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?9 , - --? % St?lair tan afi? Son?itts WRDNSSDA Y% MARCH S9,1?< Thr Sumter Watchman was ibunc in 18W and the 2Vwe Southron n 18< ?te .rateAatcm and &?&ron now I the combined circulation and influer of both of the old papers, and is ma catty the best advertising mediate Samter. EDITORIAL H?TES. The reprieve of Wade Haines Gov. f Ulmati ts io the interest of y tice, as there ls great doubt of i ?Hilt. The location of the Women's indi trial College Hes between Spartan but Chester and Rock Hill. The wini will secure ft prfte. Charleston fcigms to speak of sube tating electric cars for the antiquat i ?Torse car DOW used. We hope the ti will amount to something. The Railroad Commission has last settled the question of the trans of freight at the Camden Jooctk Hereafter ear-load lots will be trat ferrad. This is good news for Samt? Judge Hudson's suggestion that Sui ter ootHty build a new Court Hon WtU fee good wheo the jail bonds ha beefs paid, and not until then. Tax Hffe high enough now, and there is : "probability of a decrease soon. Cotton continces to get lower in prie - Yesterday it dropped off sixteen point arid it would be well if the forme ?ade their calculations on a six eeo basis, as the probabilities are that tl market will open at that next fall. As predicted, when the Dispensai Law was pasted, ?50,000 will proi insufficient to start the State in ti hquoT business on a firm footing L'quor comes high aod it takes a lot i Iraner to supply twenty-five coan tied. Gen. ?. Kirby Smith died at h home in Sewanee, Tenn., yesterda afternoon. His death has been antic pated for some time, and his end wt peaceful. He is the last full Genen of thc Confederate Army. He ws nearly TO years of age. The Tillmanitea are claiming thi they have gained a greit victory in th battle for patronage-ihat it will b divided between the conservatives an themselves. Bot wb&t a victory t those who claim everything. A hal leaf is better than none. The H ar ts ville Messenger. of whicl Mr. T. J. Drew, recently of the Bar iington Herald, is editor ano! proprietor is a recent addition to our exchang Sat. It is a bright and newsy sheet * and if the people of Hartsville suppor stat it merits they will be paid mac; times over by the increased prosper it; and progress of the town. Colombia will not have the Women ' Industrial College, and it is the fault o the city itself. At a meeting of tb< city Council last night the appropria tion was voted down on the first ballot there being 7 against and 5 for tnt appropriation. It is to be regrett?e that the college will not be located it Colombia, and in the end Columbia wil regret it more than all. Two com mani cat ion 8 relating tc Lynchburg news have been received, bat as the name of the writer is no) given, we eau not publish. It is an in variable role that nothing is published tn this paper no less the writer's name is known to the editor. We shall be glad to receive news items from om Lynchbarg friend provided we are given thc name of the writer. Dering the past week two of this paper's correspondents have inquired concerning letters sent in, but that have never been received at this office. We regret this, as we regard the news cor? respondence as one of the most import? ant and interesting features of a paper. The only fault we woold find with any of oar corresponden ts is that they do not write oftener and give mere of tbs carrent news of the neigh bor hoed. Complaints are frequent that this paper does not reach its readers promptly. Last week's paper, we are told* did not reach M an ville OD ti I Tuesday, 28th, although the papers for that office were pat in the Sumter office an Wednesday evening. The fault for the delay rests entirely with the postal service, and we will be glad if oar patrons will report all delays to this office at ones, so that we may take ?tepe io secare redress. Mr. E. I. Reardon informs os that the Manville package was by mistake, pa: into the -.poach for thc Providence route and the 'delay was doe to this. This is the first trouble that we have traced to the Sum? ter office and Mr. Reardon regrets it as mach as we do. Bishop A ?ticos G. Hay good, ts out of patience with office-seekers who are soliciting his support and infiuence. He says that : "Letters begging me to write to Mr. Cleveland endorsing and urging for appointment to office men I have never heard of, because I was a friend to their fathers, or because their wives are Methodists are with mc now. Ooe writer wants a district attorney's .place. He begins : "Dear friend and brother,''and winds up with lamen? tations over my wife's rheumatism, and |>rays'for her recovery. ! never heard of bim before. -If he had not wanted 'office we all might have died with Asiatic chol?ra without exciting his prayerful nerves." This ?9 cold com? fort to those who hope to secure office fey means of their church affiliations. Bishop Hsygood is right. The Ttllmanite Congressmen are highly incensed because the Postmaster General regards them as Tfeird Party? ing aod oct Democrats ; yet these very rn- n were instrumental io having the State C^UVCOMOD adoptrtbencala Third Party platform, and their stamp speeches were all tn favor t?f the Third i Party principles. Spoils induce ! suddett chacges. The essence of Tillman and Reform is the greed for office and pecuuiary gain thereby, and the Reformers seem lo be able to change like the chamelion to suit the drift of office. About one year since they were boldly proclaiming themselves Third j Party i tes nationally, bat Tillman Dem j ocrats iu State politics; now they are not Third Partyitcs nationally. What ar2 they politically anyway ? 4 ?GET~TQCrETHE?,?' The l?eles and Courier, in yester? day's issue, bas an article on the hotel situation bere that contains some well meant and impartial advice ; but it is, unfortunately, advice that does not fit the case and that cannot be followed. It is impossible for tbe projectors of the two hotels to get together at this time, and it is useless to talk of it. Tn the past, as every one knows, effort after effort bas been made, and failed to secure the co-operation of all parties desirious of erecting a hotel. In every instance failure bas been due to the inability to harmonize the con? flicting interests and opinions of those who were to furnish the necessary capi? tal. After these repeated failures, the cause being known, it followed that the divergent interests should proceed as seemed best to them. The original intention was to build a large undera hotel to costin the neigh? borhood of ?50,000, and this could have been done had everybody pulled together. The present intention is, ss far as can be ascertained, to build two comfortable and well equipped heels to cost not more than ?10,000 to $15,000 each. At present it seems that both will be built, and there is no reason why both cannot do well. It is our candid opinion that Sumter can and will support both and that the competi? tion between the two will ensure better service than if there should be a mo? nopoly of the business by one. I The following is tbe article from the j Neics and Courier. It xs correct on general principles, but io this particulor instance it will not apply : Reportsfrom Sumter are to the effect that two companies bare bee?, or will be, organized in the town tor the purpose of building a modern hotel which shall be worthy of tbe town and shall attract visitors to it. Commissions have been issued, or will be issued, by me State authorities, and the story is that the rival projectors of the two rival schemes ?re now bent on seeing who can "gel 1 there first,' with the most hotel for the most money, and so on. The Newt and Courier does not intend to take sides in this interesting contest, and does not wish to be regarded as an intruder 00 the field of rivalry, even a3 an adviser. We may lie pardoned, however, for suggesting , to the contestants that the very best thing they could do would be to siuk their rivalry and "get together," a d com bine their energies for ihe construction of a single hotel which would be at once an honor to both sides aud a credit and an "attraction" to the town of Sumter. The old proverb, "that two bend* are 1 "better than one," does not necessarily apply to hotels. One good hotel ii always ' better than two, when there are not enough customers for two ; and one really good hotel would probably answer Sumter's purposes for the present and for some years to come, and woold pay better than two for many obvious and wei! understood reason?. It would be better, we are sure, for our Sumter friends j to unite all their 'Morts to build one good j hotel now, a?>d wait to build another until j there is a demand for it. Money will be saved by this- plan to some investors, and others will be spared more or less of disappoint? ment. One good hotel is needed in the town at once. Two are not needed, we believe. lt would be wise not to build No 2 until No. 1 has exhausted its possibilities of entertain- ^ ment and profit. Our opinion tn the matter is given in the interest of all parties and is wholly impartial. We are not committed to the support of either of the rival companies. We do not care whether No. 1 or No. 2 is built ?rst. Hut we are Satisfied that one good hotel would be better than two ordinary ones, or even two good onea, for the present purposes, and we Ten? ture therefore again to suggest to both com? panies thal they get together, and pull to- ' gether, for their common interest and the interest of their pleasant and progressive town, j rather than stay apart and pull apart. COVEBING THE GROUND. When Henry S. Harting withdrew 11 from newspaper work the State press , lost one of its moat sincere aod manly ! members, and a clear, forcible writer. Occasionally he contributes an article, and it is always full of meat and to the ; point. The following from the Colum? bia Journal covers the whole Dispen- i sary question : j To the Editor of the Journal. The saloon is an individual enterprise ; the I dispensary is a mouopoly. The saloonist is a social ootiaw ; the dispenser is an officer of . th? law. Rum-guzzlers are permitted io run saloons ; only total abstainers are allowed to run dis? pensaries. The saloonist sinks into the slime pit that he loves by nature; the dispenser is forced to descend from the mountain air of j order and sobriety imo the whiskey-burdened I atmosphere of vice. The saloon'st sins openly; th-? dispenser!, screens himself behind the State. The saloon | ii a fighting rattlesnake in the middle of the - road ; the dispensary is a cold viper con- , i cealed in the grass Tbe saloon ia a naked ! dispensary ; the dispensary is a ma?<jueraded i j saloon. The saloon creates drunkards ; tl?e ? dispensary creates drunkards and hypocrites. The stloooist selia; the dispenser dis- , I penses. Selling jg acknowledged to be wrong : dispensing is thought by some to be righi. The flotsam and jetsam of Social life , may sell ; the children of God may dispense ! The verb "sri!" is changed by law to ? "dispense ;" and by statutory enae'meat rice becomes virtue! The saloon deceives not the moral nenae; j the dispensary is the prince of conscience stupinVrs. A Christian who would scorn to , sell whiskey believes it proper to dispense , ? whiskey . i Verily a new dispensation hath arisen, or perhaps ?nd old one Centuries ago the I Pope of Rome sold permits to do things for? bidden, und?-r the specious name of "dis- : penses." ll.storr repeats itself. If whskev selling is right, the Stale should i not have monopolized a legitimate business ; j if wrong the State should not have embarked j in it. HKSKY SJXMS HAUIZOU. li irnberg, S f? -. mmt mm - - A Newbjny Centennial Tbe following editorial clipping from the | I Newberry (observer w ll show that Mr. McDon- : aid Furman i-< trying to get oj? rt centennial i I * I i in i hat oliy ri tv : i " ...... \ i The Observer concur? most heartily in Mr. [ < j Furman s suggestion of a centennial celebra- i i tion tjf til*- birth of Jud gt-Joh n Kilroo O'Neal!, ! j and wiii gladly cooperate with tilt- people of Newberry ia any way open to us f>r ranking ; il,* occasion a success We agree entirely ; 1 with Mr. F.jrman ?hut such a celebration ' should oe under the auspices of the Baptist church hr-tn. ?nd if the suggestion meeta tho I approval'of 'he meian* rs ol ?fia? church we ? ! hope they w.li take t^ie iciti.-ttlfre in tbe mil? ter. We feel ?ute the otherchurches And the i people g*n<-ra Itv will jr? in (beni HM)' plan ? o! procee.ing they may ado??i. Bish?jpVille. Our neighboribg c?tj of Bishopvi?le seems to stand tbe H*rd times quite as well as some of her larger neighbors, and the spirit ot' im? provement is seen on all sides. Within the past year over twenty new and elegant residences have been erected and new streets have been opened up iu the most desi? rable portions of the town. The influx of settlers is of the most pro? gressive people and it looks as if nothing is to be left undone to make the future bright for that little city. The railroad facilities are now good and through the efforts of Col. Berry the city now enjoys a double daily mail and as quick freight as any point in the Stale. It is surpetfluous to say anything as to the farming interests of thia section as it is noted as being one of the most fertile and best cul? tivated portions of the State. The Phoenix Hotel, run by the genial, wboleeouled gentleman, 0. C. Scarborough, would do credit to a much larger place, as all the comforts of home are secured, together with a table that cannot be surpassed. Mrs. S. E Clancy, who superintends the hotel, is one of the most accomplished ot ladies, and her kind attentions make the traveller's stay at the Phoenix one of joy and comfort. The Graded School under the management of M:g3 Annabel Johnson and her assistant Miss Asala Willis, has reached tbe highest point. These young ladies came to Bishop? ville as strangers and took hold of the school with tbe determination to build it up, and their management 'las proven them to be ladies of unusual executive ability, and in? telligent, cultured teachers. In one respect Bisbopville is far io advance of all other cities of our sunny land, and that ts in having stirred the ire of Cbeap John Wacuamaker, and for more than two years the place was without a post office, simply because they would not bow io sack cloth aod ashes before this great statesman (?). Mr. B. G. Scarborough was unceremo? niously kicked ont of tbe post office for no other reason tbaa that he was a democrat, and now that once more we have the govern? ment in charge, the people of that section de? sire to see Mr. Scarborough at bis old post. Ia tbe way of manufactures the citizens seem alive, as tbey are now busy at work and expect shortly to have io operation a large bub and spoke factory, and a large cotton ?eed oil mill. AH ia all, we should feel proud of our neighbor, and it rejoices us to see them forg? ing anead._ WASHINGTON BETTER. WAFHI?QTOK, March 27, 1893. Economy is the watchword io every depart? ment of the government and it will not be changed as long as democrats are io control. One of the very 6rst things that President Cleveland impressed upon the minds of the members of bis cabinet was that each of them should be liberal in the ose of the pruning knife in cutting off sinecures and useless em? ployes under them. Something bas already b en done in the cutting off line, but what bas been done is as nothing wheo compared with what will be done. President Cleve? land wishes the heads of the departments to anticipate the findings of the Congressional joint commission, which has already organiz? ed, for the purpose of investigating the work of the government departments, with a view to a reductiou in the number of employes and an improvement in the present slow and io many instances cumbersome methods of transacting business, wherever possible. To change the methods will io many cases require a change in the law, but to compel every employe of tbe government to render an honest equivaleut for the salary received, and to dismiss all the drones and shirks ts within ?the power of tbe beads of the departments under the present law, unless somfbody weakens it is going to be done. I beard of a case the other day which indicates that there is one Secre? tary who will not weakeu, no matter what influence may be behind the shirkers. By acci? dent Secretary Carlisle learned that an $1,860 clerk-a woman-had only been on duty about half tke time during the last twelve months. He sent for her chief and asked A hy this had been allowed. "Because she is backed by Congressman-(naming one of the most influential membeis of the House)" "That i3 no excuse at all," said the Secre? tary; "dismiss her at once aud understand that al! clerks in this department have got to work for their salaries or get out." Democrats who are here aiter office do not is-a rule take kindly to the order closing the offices of the members of the cabinet to the ;>ublic on Tuesdays and Fridays-cabinet days-but it is really in their interest, for it nil give the heads of the departments an importunity to go over the papers filed with them and make selections for appointments. The reports for and against thesea?ing of the appointed Senators from Montana, Washington and Wyoming, were presented to the Senate to d?y. It is expected that the iehate will begin at once and that the Senate will hold daily sessions until a vote is reacb ?d. The result is still very much in doubt. Englaad Hnd France having raised their ministers lo the United States to the dignity jf Ambassadors the new democrMic represen? tatives of the United States to those coun? tries will, tn accordance with ? law enacted by the las* Congress be Ambassadors, instead Df ministers plenipotentiary, as heretofore. This will, of course, add no honor to our ministers in the eyes of Americans, but every one at ali familiar with the customs and usage of European capitals knows that it will idd much to their prestige abroad. Secretary Hoke Smith's first land decision ?as against the Southern Pacific Railroad's right to a large tract of land which it has claimed and kept from being opeued to settle? ment. This decision not only opens this land to settlement, but it is a refutation of the silly republican charge that it was corporation influences which put Sec. Smith into the cabinet. Mrs. Cleveland has not ir.i?cated whether she intends holding any public receptions this spring, but all who desire tr meet ber can do 90 by writing and requesting that privilege, as she sets aside an hour twice a week, on Tues? days aod Fridays, to receive those who have in this way obtained ber permission to call on her. Almost ss many misstatements have been made concerning the status of the extra ses? sion of the Senate as about the intention of President Cleveland. Long stories have been written, and editors who knew no better have printed them, about tbe Senate remain? ing in session against the wishes of the Pres? ident, and about the annoyance it was causing bim. As a matter of fact, the extra session only continu?e at the pleasure of the President, ind as soon as he sba!! notify the Senate that be hag no further communication to make to it, adjournment will follow, unless prece? dents are all set aside. So powerful is prece? dent tba: at v h i s writing it seems probable that the democratic officers of the Senate will not be eltcted at the extra session, al? though they have been nominated by the caucus nnd a resolution adopted to proceed to elect them. The republicans entered a pro? test against this proceeding on the ground that it would be a violation of precedent f?ud the indications are that the democratic Senators will not act against that protest. - mum ? ?*.-..?? mm* - Osborne's Business College, Au? gusts, Ga Elsewhere in this issue will be found the card of the above institution. We hazard no risk in saying that no nosiness college in the South has made a bel'er record than this Doe. It was established in 1882, and has been constantly operated onder the best in? structor ever since "A tret* is known by its fruits," so with this institution ; hundreds of its graduates are now occupyiug fine pay? ing positions and doing well in the business world. What advantages does this College off-r ? In tlie first place it is near our homes, aud but little expense ts incurred in railroad fares to and from An gusta, board is cheaper in Augusta (only $2.50 per week, ) than in any city piubabiy in the Unioa. Again, s ud-*nts are tn a climate they are accustomed to, run? ning no risk in getting pneumonia and other pulmonary diseast-s of cold climates. Last, but bj no means least, the course is entirely practical, using no teil book work or theory whatever. Prof. Osbone has a bank and wholesale department in the college hail pre ?ided over by advanced students, keeping regular banking book.-?. AH kinds of bust- j oe??s papers are n?ed hundreds of times by J students during the course, thus making them ? nerfedly familiar with commercial paper, j We advise our li tends to patronize ?his insti- : tu lion instead of laying out one-quarter 'o j ^ne-tliird more on Northern Business College courses for their bays. Lieut. Towers Dead Lieut. John A. Towers, of the U. S. A. dud ?' Anderson, S. C., on March j 23. Lieut. Towers was the son of W. A. [Towers, a well-known merchant of that j [d'tre. He graduated at West Point in \ \HSC and was three years a lieutenant in the j first artillery, stationed in California. For i the last three years he waa staiioned at Charleston, S C., as instructor ot military ; science in the Citadel. He wag about 30 ! Strait, Latimer and McLaurin Swear They are Democrats. WASHINGTON, March 27.-A sensation oc? curred here to-day in the ranks of the Till? man faction of the South Carolina colony when it was discovered that Congreasroen elect Strait, Lminierand McLaurin are black? listed at the postofiice department. Messrs Strait and Intimer came here in response to a telegram from Senator Irby to attend a con? ference of the delegation relative to the dis? tribution of Federal patronage in the State. This morning Messrs Strait e.r.d Latimer visited the postofiice department and called opon''Headsman" Maxwell, who presides over the foui th assistants. When they endeavored to discuss post* " .-.Ja i rs in their districts they were mortified and surprised, after conversing with Mr. Maxwell, to find "their pictures turned to the wall and Third Party marked across their names " In other words they were black-listed ns not being democrats and, therefore, not entitled to name ?he fourth class postmasters in their respective districts. Mr. McLaurin is also in the same boat. They went immeadiately to the Capitol and consulted Senator Irby, who accompanied them back to the postofiice department as soon as the Senate adjourned. Senator Irby said to Mr Maxwell that he appeared there as chairman of the State Democracv, and not as a United States Senator, to say in behalf of these gentlemen, Messrs Strait, Latimer and McLaurin, that they have never been other tnan loyal and consistent Democrats. They were the nominees of the Democratic prima? ries and were elected by the Democratic party on the same ticket with the Cleveland elec? tors, and any proscription would be indig natly resented by himself and the organized Democracy of South Carolina. Gen Maxwell seemed surprised at this state? ment, and invited Senator Iroy to a confer? ence with Postmaster General Bissel!. The same argument was repeated to Mr Bissell, who said that after the present rush is over the matter would be given full and careful consideration, and that justice would be ac? corded these Representatives. Senator Irby said he knew from what Mr. Bissell said that Messrs Strait, Latimer and McLaurin willi be treated and recognized as other Democratic Congressmen. Upon being asked if knew who had caused this "black? listing," Senator Irby replied in the affirma? tive, but added that his information wa* con? fidential and he was not at liberty to dis? close it.-Newt and Courier. The old reliable remedy for cough, cold, croup ?Dd sore throat Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup, should be kept in every home. Ayer's C-*tharric Pills are known to be the safest, surest, and best purgative medicine ever offered to the public. They are mild yet certain in their effects, give tone and strength to the stomach, and keep the system io a perfectly healthy condition. IMPROVE YOUR STOCK IHAVE A FINE half grade HOLSTEIN BULL, and persons desiring his service eau get same at reasonable rate. G. W REARDON. March 29-tf. _*_ DISSOLUTION OF CO-PART? NERSHIP' THE PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing between J. S. CORBETT and H. H. COR? BETT under the name of J. S. CORBETT & BRO., was dissolved OD Jan. 25th, 1893, by mutual consent. All outstanding accounts of the firm will be paid by, and all amounts due must be paid to H. H. Corbett, who will continue the mercantile business at Corbett's Store, Sumter County, S. C. J. S. CORBETT. Mch 22-2t._H. H. CORBETT. "NONE SO BLIND AS THOSE WHO WONT SEE," See What ? That willie a man ?ices and labors and produces, the family usually fares well,-as ic til as he docs, lt is death j at unexpected time before an estate has been created that sends b'ttle icaifs shivering into thc streets and larger waifs to a worse fate. Consider how j east/, how small the payments, how meagre the pcrsond sacrifices, how great the satisfaction to have a policy of life insurance which will surely guard them at the critical moment- j guard those whose lif-i is your own. Many good life insurance companies will answer your needs. There is none, j however excellent, at all superior to thc j Equitable Life Assurance Society. "W. J. BODDEY, Manager, Rock H?1. S. 0. If you Wish THE BEST BICYCLE That is made, write for catalogue of Columbia's -TO 285 King St. CHARLESTON, 8. C. | Also has a few second hand wheels j such as Rambler's, Victors and other f inakes which will he sold cheap. Nov 9-x _ T. D. JOHNSTON, SUMTER, S. C., -THE Practical Carpenter^ Contractor AND BUILDER, ATOELO RESPECTFULLY inform the Y y citizens of Sumter and surrounding country that he is prepared to furnish plans, and estimates on brick and wooden huildings All work entrusted to him will be done 5rst class. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Aug 19_o_ Ii. E. LeGKAN?, Manufacturing jeweler, Watchmaker and Engraver, At C. E. Stubbs* office, MAIN ITKKKT. _ SUMTER. S C j Kipans Tabules cure headache Jijprms Tabules cure hives. CHILD BIRTH . ? . . . MADE E?SYI " MOTHERS' FRIEND " is a scientific? ally-prepared Liniment, every ingr?? dient of recognized value and in constant use by the medical pro? fession. Thei-e ingredients are com? bined in a manner hitherto unknown "MOTHERS' . FRIEND" . WILL DO all that is claimed for it ANDMORE, lt Shortens Labor, Lessens Pain, Diminishes Danger to> Life of Mother and Child. Book to " MOTHERS " mailed FREE, con? taining valuable information and voluntary testimonials. Cent by express on receipt of price $1. GO per bottle BRADFIELD REGULATO* CO., Abanta.Qa. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS WANTS. ADVERTISEMENTS of five lines or less will be inserted under this head for 25 cents for each insertion. Additional lines 5 cents per line. WANTED TO SELL-Three lots on Cal? houn street, Leing part of ?he lot whereon I reside. Apply at my residence. Mrs. E. E. Whittemore. mch 29-4t. FOR RENT-A two-story bouse tn Harvin Street. Apply nt Docker & Bultman's. FOR RENT-The residence on Church Street, corner of Republican Street. For further information apply at this office. TO SELL-Five nice lots on Harvin Street near A. C. L. Depot. Terms easy Apolv to J. W. Wilder. Men I5-tf._ MRS. BRUNSON and daughters informs their friends and patrons that they have opened their Dressmaking room over the Millinery Store of Miss McDonald on Main Street. They will be pleased to serve them as usual. Mch 1-tf. FOR SALE OR RENT-A new 7-room cottage on Ca houn St., near C. S. k N. R. R. Apply to W. F. B. Haynsworth. Jan. 18-tf. COLLEGE, Augusta, Ga. One of thc most com l ictc Inttuuti'ins in t!?cS'>:?:h. Actual Business. College Currency. Many ernennt s in zood paying positions. Full course, 4 months. Shorthand and Typewriting also ".anjrht. Free trial lessons. Send '"or circ.?''-. < HALL TO RENT. THE KALL HERETOFORE OCCUPIED by the Masons and other societies, and now leased by the Red Men, will be rented except on Wednesday night of each week. Apply to D. ROSEN DORF, Ch'm Hall Committee. NOTICE. OFFICE OF SUMTER COUNTY SUMTER. S. C , March 18, 1893. npHE REGULAR Semi-Annual examina f tions of persons, desiring to teach in the Public Schools of Sumter Co , will be held on the third Friday, (the 21st day) of April, at 10 o'clock, A. M. For white teachers, at the Sumter Graded School. The colored teacher?, at the Lincoln School. After this d?te, the School Comroiss oner will be in his office on Mondays, Thursday? and Saturdays. wr. j. DURANT, School Commissioner. March 22-3t THE FARMERS' Mutual Fire Insurance Association OF SUMTER COUNTY. rpHIS IS AN ENTERPRISE OF THE ? farmers, by which they ctn secure pro? tection on their detached and isolated build? ings at cost. It can not break, as many Capital Companies do, ?nd leave a number in the ashes. All Io?se3 must be paid up in full before any association can disband In all the States where this plan of insurance has been operated, it bas not ouly proved to be cheaper, bot there is not a case on record where they have ever disbanded or failed to pay a claim, and that is covering a period cf twenty years. It is the only company that positively can not break, and the only one that jrecognizes you as an interested party to the policy contract. Why should the people of this State pay more th in a million a year for security against fire-more than the losses amount to ? No fire, no pay, is our motto. The following is a list ofjthe officers elected for the Sumter County Associatioa lor the ensuing year : H. G. SHAW. President. CALVIN W. CHANDLER, Secretarr. . L S. CARSON, Cashier W. J HERRON, Local Agent. Directors:-S M. Jenkins, W. H Scott, Col. H E L Peebles, H. G. Shaw, W. S Chandler, Dr. Tbos R McElveen, W R Law, T. W. James, W. M. Reid, J. W. Low? ry, W. H. Seale. For further information apply to. W. J, HERRON, Local Agent. March 15-v Sumter, S. C. SHERIFF'S SALES. BY virtue of Sundry Executions to me directed, I will offer for sale at public outcry in front of the Court House tu the City of Sumter, on the first Monday ID April next, and as many days thereafter as may be necessary, within the legal hours of sale the following property : All that tract of land containing ninety five facres more or less and bounded on the North by lands of R. D. Moore, East by lands of W. M. L-noir and W. W. Anderson, Sr., South by lands of the Est. of R. M. Lenoir, deceased, and West by lands of iabam Moore; levied upon as the property of W. B. Moore at the suit of W. Beuton Burns. All of the undivided interest of Solomon T. Frierson in the tract of land containing one hundred acres, more or less, bounded North bv land of James B Brunen, East and South by lands of R. C McFaddin, West by lands of Mary Brcnson, being the tract of land on which Thos. Frierson resided during his life time, levied upon as the undivided interest of Solomon T. Frierson, in said land, at the suit of B. H. Jones. M. SANDERS, Sheriff Sumter County. Sumter, S. C., March 8, 1893. BRIDGE NOTICE. OFFICE OF C0?M COMMISSIONEES, SUMTER COUNTY. SUMTER, S. C., March 22, 1893. rpHE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of I Sumter and Florence Counties will meet at DuRant's Bridge, Lynches River. TUES? DAY, APRIL 4tb, at 12 m., to let repairs of said bridge to the lowest responsible bidder. Specifications ou the day of letting. Right reserved to reject any or all b:.ds. Bond and security from the party securing the contract. THOS. V. WALSH, Clerk Sumter County. W. F. CLAYTON, Clerk Florence County. Freeman copv 1 time, Herald copy twice. Mch 22-2t. * Yon bring ns balmy air and blue skies. Under your magic influence nature wakes to a new, fresh beauty and productiveness Man yields to your influence and his pulse quickens. Everything and everybody is awake, and the watchword of the season is. "activity " We are wide awake and early in the field with a SPRING STOCK Of the Highest Quality, And we trust that you will appreciate our "activity." -Our line of DHESS GOODS And Trimmings, for the Spring and Slimmer of 1893 is a wonder? ful collection of elegant designs and fabrics of the newest and most popular fashions for the coming seasons. Every lady will find it gives the widest range for satisfactory selection, and our prices favor the buyer in the most generous manner. -We are showing an endless line of LACES, EMBROIDERIES, HOSIERY, GLOVES Al CORSETS. At astonishingly low prices. The present season marks the appearance of a series of NEW AND BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS IN WASH GOODS that eclipse ali previous efforts of the manufacturer in this direction. It is need? less for us to say that we have them in all the newest designs and colorings. Our Clothing, Hat and Furnishing Goods DEPARTMENT ?R a store in itself, and the atttactions we are showing this season will unquestionably keep us lo the front as Reliable Dealers in high grade goods. We have made a special effort in BOYS' AND CHILDREN'S SUITS, and will positively give you the best value for your money of any house in this section. : OUR SHOE DEPARTMENT: Has always been one of our "Specials," and the styies we are dis? playing this season will compare with an}' goods io be found. It has alwavH been our aim to sell none but HONEST GOODS FROM THE MOST RELIABLE MAKERS, and in buying your shoes from us, you have our gua!antee that every pair is solid and tho best thal can be had for thc price. Our Grocery Store Is filled with nice, new and fresh goods, and we invite your attention to same. CLOSE PRICES MADE OX GOODS IN QUANTITY. If you want value for your money, come and see us. Visitors are not asked to believe, but are shown goods to convince them that we are leading the trade. Yours, anxious to please, J* Helfenberg & Sons, Northwest Cor. Main and Liberty Sts., Sumter, S, C. .Uch 1 MISS MCDONALD, Fashionable jyiillinery. IVEfii?i Street. In Spring Nature clo bes herself in the brightest and most beautiful tints and shades of color The Milliner copies nature, and a beautiful hat or bcn?et is to the costume what the flower is* toa lovett plant. Miss McDonald has filled brr store with everything; that taste or fashion dictates. ' ii ATS AND BONNETS in Lace. Chips, Leghorns, S?tio Braids, Neapolitans and Fancy Straws in all the leading colors and shades. FLOWERS NEVER BEFORE EXCELLED IN BEATTY OF MATERIAL OR COLORING Besides ?. very bandsoni* line of RIBBONS io pinids and Persino effects. MISS MCDONALD'S experience in the business fc*s given her a fair knowledge of the wanta of each customer, and orders given bj letter will he as correctly aud satisfactorily filled as if one had made th*dr own selection. She has a FIRST CLASS TRIMMER whose elegance of taste and lightness of touch ia fully demonstrated in her daiiy execution of work M ch 29 HINERY Entering upon our fourth season in the machinery business in Sumter, we desire to return our thanks for the liberal patronage we have received in the past, and to ask that all who contem? plate the purchase of anything in our line consult us before placing their orders. We are here to stay, and our past record is a guarantee of ike future. Loi Prices, mi Grada Wide Experience. Best Faciles HENRY B. BLOOM, Special Agent of Cheraw Machine Works, SUMTER, S. C. Mell 29. HARRIS' LETHIA WATER, HARRIS' LITHIA SPRINGS, S. C. After a lone and varied experience in the use of Mineral Waters from many sources, both foreign and domestic, I am fully persuaded that the Harris Lithia Water possesses efficacy in the treatment of afflictions of the Kidney and Bladder uneqialed by any other water of wb'nb I have made triai. This opinion is hased upon observation of its effects npon roy patients for the past three years, during which time I have perscrihed it freely and almost "uniformly with benefit in the medicable maladies above mentioned. When failure to relieve bas occurred, I have imputed it to insufficient use of the Water, for ray experience teaches me that from one to two quarts daily should be taken from two to four weeks to secure its full remedial effects. A. N. TALLY, M. D. Columbia, S. C., Ootooer 8th, 1892. CAMDEN, January 28, 1892. J. T. Harrris, E.?q , Waterloo, S. C. : Dear Sir-I find great benefit from tba use of your Lithia Water. I consider it a fine tonic and general regulator of the digestion, as well as very efficacious in those diseases for which Lithia is considered somewhat of a specific. JUDGE J B. KERSHAW. My wife has been using your Lithia Water and is very much benefitted. I consider it in every respect equal to the famous Buffalo Lithia Water. Abbeville, S. C. JUDGE J. S. COTHRAN. FOR SALE IN SUMTER BY DR CHINA, DR. DELORME, DR. McKAGEN AND March 22-v H?GKSON & CO. TRADE ^^^^ MARS. Greater and rander, Were the word-? used by all who saw Our Grand Spring Opening. That our lady friends appreciated our efforts to please, was most admirably shown by the large assemblage that greeted us on V\'ednesday and Thursday, our Opening Days. No such display was ever before shown in this city. The Novelties in DRESS GOODS and TRIMMINGS, brought out by us, surpass all previous efforts. Our styles are new and exclusive and can't be found elsewhere. All Fine Dress Goods Brought out in suits lengths-NO TWO ALIKE. In WASH GOODS, we stand as always, far in the lead of anyone in this city. Large assortment of Ladies' Shirt Waists, Blazers, Windsor Ties, Etc., Etc. All the very newest styles in MILLINERY and we invite the Ladies to inspect the same. BEAUTIFUL LLNE OF MATTINGS JUST RECEIVED. If in need of anything in our line it will be to your advantage to give us a call, Very Respectfully, CHWARTZ BROS. Palace Dry Goods Emporium. MILLINERY. DRESS-MAKING. SUMTER, S. C., Mch. 20, '93, PEAS in bulk, at 60c. per bushel, at H. HARRY'S,