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U Ul ma [ 4\>1> Al WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 1893, Tbe Sumter Watchman was founded ?ft 18*0 and the fra. ou?Aron n 1866. The Watchman and Southron now has th? combined circularen as? influence o? both of the old papers, and is mani ?s?j the best adven .sing rxiedi&m io ?SUB ter. "BD?TOB?AL NOTES. Our devil says that the only thing he is a professional at, is ?akieg a noise with bis a^ath. There are many like bim. tile Teachers' Institute will be held, as we urged last week. It should be held every Summer. Two weeks ago we said : "Cotton factories OPCtetoglrriH all over the State, a number ?f them by assessment plan. Sumter should not lag behind," and she ?s not lagging. A commission has been granted by the Secretary of State for the organization-cf a $200,000 ?>n?pauy. A cotton seed oil rail!, and a fertilizer fac? tory operated in connection with if, is msre proStable than a cotton factory ; and a first class plant can be bought and operated with less than one-fifth the capital it requires to establish a cotton factory. , GOT. Tillman says the people of Qfenmark grossly abused bis confidence, yet the-people of Denmark commend bim for allowing them the opportunity to do so. Io the discussion of the Denmark lynching there is one pertinent question that has not jet bees asked. What did GOT. Tillman ex? pect the sob to do with Peterson in the event of bi? gwilt being clearly proven ? Th? paper is diametrically opposed to a dispensary and has been since first reading the law. We are opposed to the establsb meatof a dispensary in Sumter because we are not a socialist, and because we take the ground that if liquor selling is wrong, tbe State, much more than an individual, should bare no part in it. The Greenville A?c*is fighting the dis? pensary for all it is worth. It goes at it i& this wise: "Let every Greenville freeboldder bold off the petitions or take bis name off if it ie on one. Thea let the legislature crack its whip. Maybe we can have State liquor forced down oar throats; bat tbe Columbia Register, Tillman and Tillman's legislature ought not to be able to frighten or drive free while meo tato signing their names for any* thing." Tbe politics of the Marion Star is uumis takable : it is a paper we respect highly, and only a few weeks ago we had occasion to eonsmesd its jastice ia speaking of Judge Carr, than whom there is oo more deeply dyed Tiilmaoite in the State. The following irosa the Star is too bitter by far and can do oo gsod unless it be a sort of escape valve for pent op personal feelings: "These infernal Till man it es are sp in arms against the Wage Earners' League which they aredesonsciogas a new form of Haskell ism. Good for the Wage-Earners I To be a iiaskelliie is to be a gentleman; and sooner or later they will be on top in spite of the devil." The drought from w?icb we have been suf? fering is not local in its effect. From ali por? tions of the world come reports of damage to crops from drought. The cotton crop of the South-west bas been serionsly injured, and a great deal of the cotton that was up has been eut off by frosts. The cotton crop of Egypt sod India have also beea injured. The grain crops of the North and North-west hare been cat off by cold and d rengar, as have also the crops of Europe. Consequently this section is not as bad off as it would have been had the unfavorable crop conditions been confined to this locality. The Wage-workers League, which was or? ganized in Colombia two weeks'ago by dele? gates from nearly every county io the State, seems to be eaosisg andne excitement among the coat-tail swinging press of the State. It is denounced as another scheme fhjg flftjyf TufmaSi'tes, and all manner of dire evils are predicted to result from it. The wage-workers have as much ri?ht to organize as the farmers, sod, if they wish to, they haTe also the privi? lege of fighting Tillman. But the Tillmanite editors seem to think that their opponents have only the right of existence in these years of (dis) grace, and that only by sufferance. It was all right for the Tillmaoites tc form elobs, aarons and leagues in cities, towns and counties-they were encouraged to do so bat when ao organization is effected that they ffear may take away th? pap ladle, then they see dire disaster stalking abroad, and bear whispers of ruin with every stirring of the breeze. THE DEffMABK LYNCHING. There is entirely too much politics being dragged toto the discussion of the Denmark lynching. That mass meeting in Columbia was, io ooropinion, i?i-advis*d, and if it ac- j complisbed any good we fail to see it. The bare announcement that Col. John C. Haskell ppoke in condemnation of "he part Gov. Till? man bas ia the responsibility for the crime, does more to ? ff tee, io many minds, that com? mon feeling of jastice and humanity that eon dems the unjustifiable killing cf a m m not J proven gailty, and the indefensible surrender- t ing of bim into the band? of an excited mob by Gov. Tillman than anything else could. We believe this aiass-meeting business, this never-ending passage of resolutions, whether j by mass meetings or otherwise, ?a all fo' de-rol and does no good. Having the facts given, the reading and thinking people can be de? pended upon to form the correct opinion of an J oecnrence like the Denmark tragedy without the aid of a mass meeting. There is no denying the fact tint Gov. Tillman, and those nearest him, fee! that he is in part responsible for Peterson's death, and this responsibility can be excused oniy by the admission of gross carelessnega. Gov. Till? man bas attempted an excuse already by saying that had Peterson confessed himself guilty be would have protected bira. This ia no excuse, for be should have used rrdoubled efforts to protect the life of a maa presumably innocent. As jnight be expected,th? people who killed Peterson are justifying themselves by debar? ing that Peterson KO* the right roan, that he wai the guilty party ; but this has not bee proven ; and unless there is stronger evidence brought oct in the future, wc shall always believe that the people of Denmark have upon their hands the blood of a man whose gui ; had not been established. Since writing the above, the people of Den? mark bare sh'.wed, beyond dispute, ?hat there is somethiwc. rotten there abouts. They have held a mass meeting and adopted a long pre? amble and resolutions condensing the Slat* and i's editor, N. G G?nz iles, for the edi? torial comments on the lynching. They rora-me nd Gov. Tillman for surrendering into their bands the victim, Paterson, and gener? ally made as disgusting an exhibition as might hare beea expected from the mob that killed Peterson. The State of Sooth Carolina has been dis? graced sufficiently, a?>d the disgrace ad vf>rtised widely enough, therefore, for heaven'^ sak* let U3 have au more miss meetings. HIT THE FL itf NY-BONE. Our reply to The Freeman, in the Earle controversy, seems to have hit squarely on the funny-bone, '.hereby developing a case of the dry-grins. We are glad our contempo? rary enj-:/3 this kind of m:rth. We are glad he has some fun at somebodys expense, for the eommnohy at large bas laughed at him and hie vagaries for these many days. The Junior editor, also, has the dry-grins I and it mast be a regular lock-jaw case, for be gets his senior, to lan gb for bim. THE~COMMON IjCECOOLS, The State Board of School Examiners, which tatet in Colombia about a month ago, in annual session, did not taks np tbe most important question now before it-the adoption of a series of school books for use in the pufeiic schools-postponing action until Augns: 15th, for the purpose of further con? sideration ; but its action on several questions will prove to be of great benefit to the schools of the State. On more than one occasion we have spoken of tite practice of granting certificates to teach OG diplomas. We condemn the practice without reservation, and notice with a feeling of satisfaction that the Stats Board has taken a step in that direction. The following reso? lution was adopted after a thorough discus? sion of the matter : " Whereas^ it bas been brought to the atten? tion of the board-that certificates have been granted by the County Boards of Examiners on diplomas given by institutions that are not ! colleges nor universities ; and whereas this is in violation of the proviso of 1005 of the school law ; therefore be it Resolved: That the State Board of Ex aminers disapprove this granting of certifi cates and instruct tbecounty boards to conf?n themselves strictly to diplomas from colleges and universities." The objection to the granting of certificates : to teach upon any ground, save that of hav? ing passed a satisfactory examination is briefly stated. No two colleges have the same s'andard, many so-called colleges are nothing more than first class high schools, many of the chartered colleges and academies are not eves np to the standard that a high school should maintain, consequently tbe granting of certificates of qualification to teach to any and every one holding a diploma is nnsatisfactory,acd surely lowers the school system. The Board acted wisely when that portion of the School Law rela'ing to the granting of licenses to teach by the County Boards of Examiners was rescinded. Hereafter no licenses will be granted, save on examina? tion. It is bad enough to issue certificates to those holding diplomas, but when it comes to the indiscriminate granting of licenses to teach, it is outrageous. The better way of treatment of the whole matter ?3 to require every teacher in the public schools, from the highest to the lowest, to stand an examination before being granted a certificate. If the examination is of an average excellence to warrant it, the State Board of Examiners should have power to grant a life certificate, exempting the holder from farther examination. The granting of life certificates should rest solely with the State Board, the County Boards having only the power to grant certificates for one, two and three years, and to recommend the examination papers of any applicant to th" State Board for further examination, with the granting of a life certificate in view. It might also be a wise provision to grant a life certificate to teachers who have taught a certain term of years, and ia that time have stood a certain number of examinations of an average excellence. In a few states this plan is in operation and has proven satisfactory. The Asnual Coanty Teachers' Institute does not bear the relation, in this State, to the public school system that it should. In a number of states, where the standard of ex cellence of the public school system is the highest, and where tbe beat results are achieved, the teachers' institute sustains that relation to the public school that to our mind seems proper. These institute! are held every Summer, and the session is never leas than a month, attendance is required of all public school te*caej;s^;gjrfifted.e^^ sippiemented by lectures, is pursued, and all attendants are required to stand an examina? tion at the close of tbe session. In some cases this examination is the test for those ap? plying for ti-acbers' certificates. The course of study extends over several years, and when a teacher bas completed the course and passed satisfactory examinations, they receive life certificates. In this way the teachers are educated and trained for their work and the schools correspondingly improved. We hope to see our common schools in South Carolina, not only in tbe towns, but in every school district throughout the State, improved and raised to a higher standard within the next few year?. City Improvement Noteg. There are several things that have previous? ly been mentioned as demanding the consid? eration of the City Council, in particular, and all citizens in general. These things we de? sire to again call to the attention of Council in a concise form. We have t*.?e assurance of a large number of citizens and property holders that they are heartily in accord with our po? sition ; bence we are emboldened to petition Council to take action at the earliest conven? ience. The houses and stores should all be number? ed in systematic order. To one unacquainted with the city it U a matter of difficulty to find any given place without a guide. The num? bering can be done at a nominal cost. There should be a mounted policeman to pa? trol the outlying portions of the city at night. Burglars break into and rob bouses* almost every night, and some eSort should be made to abate the evil. A n ordinance should oe passed making it unlawiul to dig, or use, any dry weil, or cesspool, within the city limits. Tbose that now exist should be filled at once, and an ab? solute prohibition pinced upon such breeders of diseuse There is an ordinance now in j torte, if tt e mistake not, forbidding the keep I in;: of bogs within the city ; all dry earth j and sut face closets are inspected regularly i and must be kept in a satisfactorily cleanly ! conditio?, yst the dry-well cesspool, much j more dangerous brerder of disease, is allowed j to exist unmolested. If something i? not ! done by Council, tbose citizens who feel j themselves endangered, have the law relating j j to nuisances ou a last resort. The ordinance relating to dogs runniug at large should heenicrced. Don't, muzzle the dogs, but n q'iire their owners to keep them oil the stree's. An ordinance abo iid be passed forbidding j bicycle riding on the sidewalks. Lastsum- j ruer a number of ?rcidrnts occurred, and j airead} vr-ihiu the past few days severn! have been reported Fist driving on the s?reets is prohibited, yet it is n prevalent custom to drive through i the streets ?s it Xanrv HHM?O' record contd > t.e broken by a lifr!e fff>rt. Liberty street j tVom \i.un to rite (J. ?S lt S. R. IS the favorite i speeding course. There is a J?w ?nd an ordinance against vagra? cy , yet the:e are scores of idle vaga ? bondish negro vagrants always loungi tg I around ihe street*. 1 i :H self-evident prop? i j guion that t?.t-s*- v*t;r*n's must subsist by j j preying apon titree who labor. They are doubt- j j !*-ss responsible for ti?" numerous t>ur^irtri?*s ! j recently committed. Let the v.igrni.t law be ? ! rigidly enforced. I _MB ^_ A revivifying of nature's huent forces occurs every spring. At this time, better than a' any ofter, the blood mav be cleansed f om ?he humo s wWh infest ii The b*st an I most [?opt?!<<r r?-x???dy to use for this I purpose is AyerVCompuutid K.\ti?ci of .S i:s - i partita. THE S. Ii. I. Tbe trouble with the negroes of Jame? City, Nerth Carolina, which at one time threatened to culminate in an armed conflict, bot which was speedily settled when State troops were ordered tc the scene, illustrated with impres? sive force the value of the State malitia, and the necessity of keeping it always in a state of efficiency, ready to respond to the call at a moments notice. The people of Bishopville will not soon for? get their time of need, and the prompt re? sponse of the Sumter Light Infantry. They took the lesson to heart, and the Bishopville Guards, a first class company, is the result. Ata time of need, Bishopville will be ts ready to send assistance to a sister town a? Sumter was. There has been considerable complaint recently that the members of the S. L. I. do not evince the proper interest in the Company. The ranks are not a3 full as should be. The company is even said to be going down hill. This ebould not be. With the growth of the city the S. L. I should grow and increase in numbers. With the present propitiation of Sumter, the S. L. I. should maintain, with ease, an active membership of 75 to 100 men. Some means should be used to arouse enthusiasm and build up the company. The following paragraph from an editorial from the "Wilmington Messenger, commenting on the James City riots, applies with equal force to this State: "The State Guard is a positive necessity for the peace of society, maintainaoce of free government and the execution of legal process New Bern and the riotous negroes who defied law, show how true this is. The State Guard can be relied upon. The people of this State should see to it that its usefulness and strength shall not be impaired by neglect or by a niggard course on the part of the Slate. Every community in the State should pro? vide itself with at least twenty Spencer rifles and a Gatling gun. They will not cost much and they will be a sure means of protection against violent and unlawful com? binations." Progressive Magnolia. MAGNOLIA, S. C , May 1st, 1893. Editor W.andS: Perhaps some of your readers would like to hear of the tidal wave of temperance reform that is spreading over our town and community. A lodge of Good Tempalrs was organized here some three years ago by Col. Demaree with twenty-three charter members. The lodge survived with varying prosperity until wi:hin the last six months it has seemed that, as ao old member remarked recently, "uearly everybody bas joined." But that everybody had not joined was clearly shown on Wednesday evening, April 19;h, when a large crowd gathered at the Baptist Church to hear State Lecturer J. P Gibson, on "The Greatest Question of the Day." Mr. Gibson's lecture was clear and convincing and not threadbare, for he deals with this living issue in a manner so prac? tical as to be full of interest. At the close of the lecture nine persons took the pledge of total abstinence for life, and several more are expected to be initiated at the next meeting of the lodge. What are yon going to do with the Dis? pensary Law in Sumter, Mr. Editor? We country folk can't hear whether or not any applican t is likely to secure a sufficient num? ber of endorsers to make him county bar? keeper, and we would like to kaow. I want to whisper right bete that many readers of vour valuable paper are hoping to see the large influence of the IV. &; S. recorded squarely against this thing of appointing one man to do for the county, or city, of Sumter, what is conceded to be sinful and disgraceful when done by a citizen for his own account. Do, Mr. Editor, don't let any respectable citizen of Sumter unthoughtedly sign an ap? plication for county barkeeper under the delusion that it is better to dispense liquor than to sell it. The three churches here seem to have caught tbe spirit of progress, as it is said that they each anticipate in the early fucure considera? ble repairs and, perhaps, panting. From another point of view, also, they seem to be alive, for there h;i? been organized recently a union prayer meeting, which ia held on Wed? nesday of each week, alternately ?D each of the three churches. Something of a sensation was created here a few nights ago by the attempt of a young man living here to steal a wife. He went to At? kins, where he had arranged with the woald be bride, to meet her about ? o'clock, but not finding her be repaired to ber home, about two miles distant, to see what had interfered. He was met at the house, not hy the girl, but by ber father, who, through some unfaithful friend of the young man, bad learned of the jittle^cjjitjy^ ga^j ?jag coglia qd?jJ?j ~??i"~rC return home and wait awhile-until be could win some other's hand. The young man is now wiser, bat much sadder, though he asserts that he will make another t?brt in spite of the old gentleman's icy politeness Speaking cf marriages; we will certainly have one lo report next week, unless another father advises a contrary course, or some other "slip" occurs, neither of which is pro? bable, for you know a popular young profes? sional gentleman is not apt to be invited away when eugaged in such an undertaking. ? dou't wish to compliment you too often, Mr. Editor, for fear of mak:ng you vain, but realiy you deserve a chromo for the entire ab? sence, in your last issue, of soy recount of the oauseatitig q-iarrel goieg on between two hard-mouthed citizens. Enough I Thank you. P. P. ''That Silent Walk " Maids vs. Youths-Yout?is in Reply. The Electric Lights were shining bright As from the Coast Line walked one night Two pretty maidens who would not talk Because their escorts made them walk. To make them talk these youths did try: Belore they would, they said they'd die, So on they walked without delay While their youthful escorts sang "Boom de-ay." The "Boom-de-ay" was very sad It did not make their hearts feel glad; While th*y sang it did not matter For with each other the maids did chatter. The cause of not talking is given thus : They wanted to ride in Epperson's Bus, Foran engage meut they had that very night With their best young men, who are >lout oj sight." So beware young men, be not content To bother the girls who on riding are bent For their temper you will surely arouse Which is dangerous, soys one uko knows While alJ the time the moon looked down And winked his eye to those in town. And to the boys he gave this advice, '"Be wise youag men, dou't do this twice." - Conni Lint Pencilings. A Very Interesting Case. Mr. Editor :-We bad quite an in test-sting case at the "Hunter House," near Boy kin's Depot la--.t Thuesday. The State, which owns the "DesSausenre t>'ace,': had le?aed it with a number of con? victs to Mr. T. U. Sanders. Mr. W. F Rr*d owns the pince a?1 jr>? n i ri tr on th'.* North. Last year Mr. Sanders planted most of the open Innds on the "State Farm" and rented a part of it to colored tenant?. Among the ?ands so rented was a piece of land cl inned by Reed, who had also rented it to a tenant. Therefore the q-iestion arose, whose tenant would work this land? Mr Sanders said, that as it belonged to the Stntp, he would have it worked and Mr. Reed Said that as it wa3 his la id he would see hi? tenant through, and Mr. Heed's tenant worked the land that j ear (I3:>2). While one of Mr. Reed's laborers was woik ing the lands the present year, four of the convie* guards came over and wi h threats and guns ran Mr. Reed's laborer o2T, but Mr. Reed made him go back tu work,knowing that the State could not be sued, wanted :o be in possession so that it could be legally Settled. Il iviog S"en the Stare land ?gent he had it surveyed by Capt. C. C. Hatle, HS suggested Thus m'l?teis were complicated until Mr. ii? ed saw Gov Tillman ?nd Col. Neal, Supt. of tbe petitentiarv, who saw that he was nt the end of \\< row unless they would allow something done as a matter ol justice. They ve;y [airly H:K} frankly suggested a board of arbitration, the S'ate to select two and Reed two. and they a gfth if the four could not decide. The tin>e ar-d pince mentioned al? ready w*s the placefor the arbitration; Mr. J T Hay represented Reed and Col. P. H. Nelson represented the State. Aher exam? ining the various p ipers and a number of wit? nesses and long arguments, the case was decided in favor of Recd. The fifth arbi trator was called ia but all five signed the verdict. The arbitrators were E. B. Cantey and James on the part'of the State "and Sam Boykio, Esq. and Capt J H. McLeod on the part of Reed with Dr. Henry D Green as the fifth. There was coniderable interest taken in the case in the neighborhood, lhere being quite a number of white and colored people on band. it seems as thcugh this is something unii8!ial, the case being know as '"Reed vs. theState'.it is generally "the State vs" etc. Everyone seems satisfied and Mr. Reed thinks that Gov. Tillman aud Col. Neal acted very fairly and nicely in this matter. - Camdtm Chronicle. [For the Watchman and Southron J IDA TINDAL SEABROOK. They Buried Her in the Falling Snow-Lessons for Young Wives. It was a balmy day in "leafy June," of last year. I shall not forget that day. We had gathered at a neat little country church, embowered among the pines, and on that day Ida was to become a bride. Mr. Ayres was at the organ. As the bridal train approached the church, the organ seemed to spring into life and sounded forth tba Wedding March. Under little arbors of evergreen and tall arches of flowers, the fair girl marched at the side of bim who bad chosen ber for his bride, and while the organ continued, low and soft, to breathe out some tender strain, I teck the mutual plight aud troth of the happy pair. It was a happy day. Back to the open home of the bride we went, and there until the afternoon, we spent the hours in joy and jest and joke. At the parting hour a friend paraded an old shoe that was to be thrown after the bride as she departed. Four months afterwards, Ida returned to visit her old borne. How hxppy she 9eeme? ! and what a profusion of bridal presents she bad to shew us-silver that would have abundantly supplied several bornes, and ware too, of the most beautiful and costly designs. More than one of us tried to tease her, telling her the spoons and forks were only "plated." She took it all io good heart, and in her very last letter, begging us to visit her, she prom? ised to display all ber "plated ware" if we would only come. And we intended to go. She bad told U3 of ber pony and phaeton, of the fish and oysters, and of the great sea at her doors, dotted with islands. Shortly after writing bera letter, in which was the prom? ise of a visit, I fell sick, and the long weeks of struggle followed, life and death contend? ing in awful combat. Early in February the rift in the clonds appeared, and among the first reports that reached rae was that Ida was dead, or, as one put it, had gone away. I was curious, anxious and impatient to know all about it. I bad known her when she was but little mete tban a babe, I bad buried ber with Christ in baptism, I had taken her marriage vow, and now to know that she was dead-it all came like a spell upon me, and I could only say over and over again, How soon ber sweet dream wa3 dispelled 1 But it was true-she bad gone away. On Christine8 day while the wind was whistling and the snow was falling, they laid her dead body aside to await the promised resurrection, when those who sleep in Jesus shall come forth in the perfection ci life. I often think now of Ida asleep by thc -ea, the wind sob? bing through the pines and the long moss waving in festoons above her, and I love to oelieve that she hi9 gone forth to meet a bridegroom from whom there shall never be any parting. 0, ye young women, who but. yesterday turned off from the bridal altar, live for the eternal world. Your bright dream may pass in a night-yea, in an hour. Do not let the things of earth, a bright home and a cheery hearth, not even jewels of gold and silver, keep your heart away from your Makerand God. The very loveliest path-a path of flowers and sunshine even-will be but a poor one to travel, if it lead not at last to the flowing fountains of God ; and a path of thorns need not be regretted if at the farther end one can catch the beck of God's good hand waiting to take ns to his bosom. Ver? ily life is not worth living if God be left oat. Ah ! tell me where would Ida, the fair bride of that Summer day, be able to turo for bone, if ehe had not gone away with the witness of God's spirit in ber life that she was a daugh? ter of the great King 1 C. C. BROWN. - i? i ?? Heal Estate Bank Organized. The Sumter Branch Eastern Building and Loan Association, of Syracuse, if. V., was organized at a meeting held for that purpose in the Bank of Sumter on lest Friday eve? ning. About one thousand shares of stock bad been subscribed and was represented. Organization w?s perfected by the election of the following oiScers and directors: W. M. Graham, president ; R. P. Monag? han, vice-president; A. C. Phelps, secretary and treasurer ; W. F. Rhami>, A. J. China, Neil O'Donnell, J. A. Mood, E. E. Rerabert, and J. B. Carr, directors. Marion Moise was elected attorney. -^-rj?m???Tm^^ adopted, and an appraisement committee7^ns,s,'nK ?f W. M Graham, R. P. Monaghan aucW-Jk Carr, elected. The Eastern ts chartered nr.der the laws of New York, and is subject to the same rigid inspection as the banks of that State Its financial standing is vouched for by Brad? street Commercial Agency, and the leading business men of Darlington, where it has been operated for two years, declare them? selves thoroughly satisfit d. The Eastern ha? an abundance of capital at i;s command, and its agent sa\s that Sumter can obtain all the money needed to insure industrial growth and prosperity. The three column advertisement on the first pa^e, wherein are stated the plans and ol j -eta of the association, is called Vj the attention of ;be people of Sumter sod vicinity. A careful study of the plans muy be the means of saving money to mnny of you. -^mm~ * ? ? ? - - The mao who called saraparilla a fraud, had good reason ; for he got bold of a wort I - less mixture at' reduced tates." He changed bis opinion however, when he begin to take Ayer's Sarsaparilla. It pays to be careful, when buying medicines. Good Evening! Have you used-Ah 1 there is no need of my saying anything fur? ther, I am sure you will hereafter use nothing but the Famous Blush of Roses for your complexion. Yours with best wishes, Flora A. Jones, South Bend. Ind. P. S. Call this eve please, at Dr. A. J. China's and learn the particulars. - un- wm -. Tribute of Respect. CLARKMOMT LODCK, NO. 64, A. F. M. WHKRKAS it bas pleased the Great Architect of the Uoiverse to remove from the field of bis earthly labors our esteemed brother, JOHN J. TROUTMAN, of Wedgefield, S. C. : and Whereas, our dtceased brother had exem? plified in bis life and character the value nf the just and honorable citizen, the true and devoted father and husband, and the faithful and upright Mason : Therefore be it Resolved by Claremont Lodge, No. 64, A. F. M., that in the death of brother Troutman the community has lost a most valuable citizen and this lodge a most worthy mem? ber : Be it further Reso'ved that we extend to the bereaved widow and family ot brother Troutman our true sympathy in their uffliction, and that they be sent a copy of these resolutions, and that the same be published. C. C. MANNING, ") Taos. K KICHAKDSON. > Committee. H. B. BftnoM, j Sumter, ?. C , April 1st, 1SU3. WANTS. A DVERTISEMENTS of five linea or less XjL *'e infertt'd under this head for 25 cents for each insertion. Additional lines C> cents per line. FOR RENT-A two-story house in Harvin Street. Apply at Ducker & Bultman's. MRS. BRUNSON and daughters informs their friends and patrons that they have opened their Dressmaking room over the Millinery Store'-f Miss McDonald cn Main Street. They ..tue p eased to serve them xii usual. Mob 1-tf. ?7VJU SA LE OR RKNT-A new T-room _ cottage ou Ca bonn St., near C. S. & N." R. R. A??p!y to W. F. B. Haynsworth. Jan. 18-tf. SKHVK PILLS" FREE TRIAL. (tURES PB M A N KN TL Y all dheasesof the j Nervous System, either acute or chronic j in either sex. It restores impaired or lost j power. Checks all forms of waste or drain ; j makes strong the weak. Full package ?1 ; j six for $5, trial package 12c, with book sent j securely scaled on receipt of price. Address : Dr. R. DuMont, ?8 So Halste td St Chicago, 111. Apr. Hu* - -u Unless Your Insurance 7s carried in a Company that is abso? lutely safe, that has the money to meet its obligations, what is it worth ? INSURANCE MUST INSURE, Or even a hie price is so much money thrown away. Thc Equitable Life Has prospered where wealcer concerns with cheaper rates have all died, be? cause it could be called on to pay its claims in full and they could not, there' fore insure in the Equitable Life, a company absolutely safe. W. J. RODDEY, MANAGER, Department of the Carolinas, ROCK HILL, S. C. VALUABLE PREMIUMS -GIVEN AWAY. Ropp's Calculator, A valuable book for a Farmer and Business filan. A BEAUTIFUL COLUMBIAN SOUVENIR SPOON. Tis Weekly News aM Courier. THE GREAT SOUTHERN FAMILY -NEWSPAPE R, Offers to every yearlv suheenber EITHER of the above Premiums -ABSOLUTELY FREE ! - The Weekly New5 and Courier, 1 year (with Premium.) $1 00 The Weekly News and Courier, 6 months (without Premium.) 50 -SEND FOR SAMPLE COPIES AND CIRCULARS, j Address: Tie Weekly Neis ali Comer, CHARLESTON, S C. COTTAGE TO RENT. THE COTTAGE on South side of E Cal? houn Street, of Ute Mrs. J. C. Hayns wortb-has 4 rcoms &ud stove room and garden. Apply to J. D. BL ANDING, Executor. Apr 12-lm. HALI^ TO RENT. THE HALL HERETOFORE OCCUPIED by the Masons and other societies, and now leased by the Red Men, will be rented except on Wednesday night of e*ch week. Apply to D. ROSEN DORF, Chrm Hall Committee. VALUABLE Suburban Property For Sale. 1 A A ACRES-WITH RESIDENCE and XTT\ f ?II necessary outbuilding?-30 acres under cultivation, on the suburbs of the city of Sumter, suitable for Troek Farm, Poultry or Dairy Farm. Price low and terms reason? able to approved purchaser. Apply at the Watchman and Southron office. LADIES ONLY DR. DU MONT'S FEMALE REGULAT? ING PILLS are always safe and reli? able. 12.000 testimonials from all over the world. Beware of dangerous substitutes and imitations. Price $2 00 per package. Sent by mail securely sealed from observation. Address, Dr. R Du Mont, 98 Halstead St., Chicago, Ills , U. S. A. 25 years experience ! treating diseases. Apr., 26-0 State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF SUMTER. By T. V Walsh, Esq., Probate Judge. WHEREAS, GEORGE L. McLEOD made suit to me to grant rum Lette? of Ad? ministration of the Estate of and effects of MRS. MARTHA A. McLEOD, deceased. These ara therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of tbs said Mas. MARTHA A. MCLEOD, late of said County and State, deceased, that they be and appear bemire me. io the Court of Probate, to be held at Sumter C. H., on Ma7 12th, IS 23, next,af ter public? lion hereof, at ll o'clock in the forenoon, to shew cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under roy hand, this 26ib day of April, A. D., 189?.. T. V. WALSH, Judge of Probate. April 26-2t State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF SUMTER. By T. V. Walsh, Esq., Probate Judge. WHEREAS, ANNA GLEASON made suit to me, to grant ber Letters of Ad? ministration of tbe Estate of and effects of BENJAMIN LEE, deceased, These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and Credi? tors of the said Benjamin Lee, late of said County and State, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Sumter Court House on May ll tb, 1893, next, after publication thereof, at ll o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my band, this 26tb day of April, A. D., 1893. T. V. WALSH, W hoever wants to be in Style, A nd have their feet look neat and small ; 1J et all such go, and for a while, S ee Walsh and Co's new Spring Stock ; H igh or Low, they fit like a Sock. A II shapes and sizes and prices Low, N ever has Sumter seen such a Show, I> espite the cotton market. C all then and please your eyes and feet, O r some of your neighbors, more discreet, III ay say you're out of fashion. T?* erhapsjyoii've never seen their Store, A nd their Stock of Shoes from Top to Floorr Hf or how their Customers they never bore, Y et ihey always make a mash-on Every Style and Quality in Ladies Slippers. Walsh & Co., Monaghan Block - Sumter, S. C. LUMBER YARD. I am prepared to furnish at shortest notice, Lumber of all Grades, Delivered in any part of the City, at LOWEST LUMBER Prices. E. H. HOLMAN. Spring Spring Goods. Goods. We have just opened a fine and carefully selected line of SPRING GOODS, DRY GOODS. NOTIONS, SHOES, HATS CLOTHING, HARNESS, HARDWARE. We are still on top in GROCERIES, We buy in large lots and will give you advan? tage of same. Try cur Flour and Tobacco. REHBERT, HARSHALL & CO. \\ holesalc and Retail Grocers and General Merchants. BEST SUMTER, S. C. 3E*ia.T3liO TSTotice. I wish to 9t?re to the Farmers of Sumter and Clarendon COQO??PS that I hare gotten in a car load of McCORM?C REAPERS, SELF-BINDERS. MOWERS and HAY RAKES. It is a settled fact that the McCormic Co. make the lightest draft and most durable Grain and Grass cutting machinery made in this or a ay other country. Our prices are very low and terms easy. Write to me for Catalogne, which will be mailed to yon free of charge. It contains cuts of aU machines and gives full descriptions of theta GEO. F. EPPERSON, Agent, SUMTER, S. C. Office at Epperson's Livery Stable. Apr 19 MISS MCDONALD, Fashionable Millinery. Io Spring Nature clothes herself in the brightest and most beautiful tints and shades of color The Milliner copies nature, and a beautiful hat or-bonnet is to the costume what the flower is to a lovely plant. Miss McDonald bas filled her store with everything that taste or fashion dictates. HATS AND BONNETS in Lace, Chips. Leghorns, Satin Braids, Neapolitans and Fancy Straws in all the leading colors and shades. FLOWERS NEVER BEFORE EXCELLED IN BEAUTY OF MATERIAL OR COLORING Besides a very handsome line of RIBBONS io plaids and Persian effects. MISS MCDONALD'S experience in the business has given ber a fair knowledge of the wanto of each customer, and orders given by letter will be as correctly and satisfactorily filled as if one had made their own selection. Stre~ii?*-a FIRST CLASS TRIMMER whose elegance of tr.ste and lightness of touch to fully demonstrated in ber daily execution of work. Mch 29 HARRIS WATER HARRIS7 LITHIA SPRINGS, S. CL J After a long and varied experience in the u-e of Mineral Waters from many sources, ?both foreign and domestic, I am fully persuaded that the Harris Li th ia Water possesses (efficacy in the treatment of afBictions of the Kiduey and Bladder uaeqialed by any other iwater of which I have made trial. This opinion is based upon observation of its effects upon my patients for the past Ithree yeare, during which time I have perscribed it freely and almost uniformly with benefit Sin the medicable maladies above mentioned. When failure to relieve bas occurred, I have imputed it to insufficient use of the Water? ?for my experience teaches me that from ooe to two quarts daily should ce taken from two to ?four weeks to secure its full remedial effects. A. N. TALLY, M. D. Columbia, S. C., Ojtooer 8tb, 1892. CAMDEN, January 28, 1892. J. T. Harrris, E.?q , Waterloo, S. C. : Dear Sir-I find great benefit from the ute of your Lithia Water. I consider it a fine tonic ami general regulator of the digestion, as well as very efficacious in those diseases for which Lithia is considered somewhat of a specific. JCDGEJ B. KERSHAW. " 5Ty wife bas 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 A3D Marcb 22-v HUGHSON & CO. TRADE MARK. and Were the words 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 Wednesday and Thursday, our Opening Daya 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 LINE 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, Palace Dry Goods Emporium. DRESS-MAKING. BETTER PREPARE?. Having rented the building occupied by the ( '.:eraw Iron Works on LIBERTY STREET, I am now better prepared to promptly execute all orders in 1 limbing, Bunsmithing, ELECTRO SILVER PLATING and General Bepair Wak " Pnmps put down cheaply. Electric Bell Work a specialty. All work guaranteed? Yours respectfully, Jan. 25-3ID. H. HOODi