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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 7, 1894. Srtiered at the FostOficc at Sumter, S at Second Class Matte.'. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. R. M. * L. W.Jenkins-Fine Buggies. Mosidoral. Colclough and Others-Tret* pass Notice. ^ > ' . - ----mmmm*n Personal. Dr. J. ?. Mayes waa in the city yesterday. Dr. H. D. Green was in the city on Mon . any. Solicitor John S. Wilson was in the city ? yesterday.' ' Hiss Gottleib, of Cincinnati, is the gnest of Jira. M. Levi. Misa Laura Beckham ia visiting friends in Richland County. - - Simeon ^rde, Esq., of Charleston was in s- the dty yesterday. * Secretary bf State I. E. Tindal waa in the city last Saturday. S. R. Plowden Jr., of Clarendon, was in city on Thursday last. ~ Senator M. C. Baller passed through the city on Monday evening. Mr. Elisha Carson has gone -to Lexington Ky., to attend business college. Miss Mand Dunlop, of Indiantown, Williamsburg County is the gnest of Mrs. G.W.Dick. Miss Mattie Philips is visiting friends in Florence and will go to Benoettsville before returning nome. Mr. Louis Williamson, son of Capt. C. L. Williamson left last week for Spartanborg to attend the Wofford College Fitting School. Mrs. A. J. China, Mrs. H. W. Bennett and Miss Nina Graham, have returned from Florida, where they have been since Decem? ber.' " Mr. G. J. Lehn, editor and proprietor of Sea Side Thoughts, a monthly published ia Charleston is in tue city in the interest of his magazine, T : .. Mr. and Mrs. D'Ancona and Miss Corrine D'Ancona, of Chicago haye been ic- the city several days oe- a visit io Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Levi. Among others ia Sumter on Monday we noted Mr. M. P. Mayes Sr., ^SOD. W. D. Rbodes, Col. J. H. Wilson,Messrs. Jos., E. B. and Robt. M cid row and-L. C. Mills, of Msyeevillc; ??? ???? -:^:r -?. > ?-. . Burglars robbed tbe depot at Wilsoos on Friday night. L. W. Edwards is still in jail, haring re " fused aprelimiu??r>. ; p V: . V* '*: The County Medical Association will meet io regalar irsefoo on Friday. . A house for oe* of the reals bas? been erected 00 The Watchman and Southron lot.' ? Court it now in session io Florence, and Stenographer Parrots is there attending to bis duties. '. It is settled that the Post Office will be moved to the Masonic Temple. The change will be made aa soon as posaible. The bands in the C. 8. * N. shops, recently pat on two thirds time, commenced to work on full time again 00 tba 1st instant. The Dorcas Socity entertainment oas been again postpond. It will be held on Tuesday evening February 13th, at the residence of Mr. A. S. Brown. Quite a party go to Manoiag this evening to attend tbe marriage of Miss Sallie Levi and Mr. Alfred D'Ancona, of Chicago, which oc? curs to-morrow afc 2 o'clock Frank Seal, Jr., a negro, stole three cloaks from Brown & Brown on last Wednes? day evening. He was captured, the cloaks returned and tbe case, compromised. Charlie Bultman, a soo of Mrs. C. F. A. Bultman waa thrown from a bone yesterday morning and 8t an oed for sometime. His injuri?* proved, however, to be trifling. A negro attempted to sneak-thief a sack of shot from Mr. W. B. Burna* hard? are store last Friday, bot was caght while making bis way to the back door with the shot nuder bis coat and ia now in jail. Wanted: a few more fakirs to cometo Sumter. B. F. Barker tbe big English Cotton Mill mao bas goo* to other territory, carrying with bim no doubt, pleasant recollections of Sumter's hospitaltfes. A commission was issued by the Secretary of State on February 5th, to H. L. Field and L. Field, of Philadelphia, and J. S. Brown, of Sumter, incorpora tors of the Elliott Manufacturing Company, of Sumter. The company is to manufacture and sell lamber and tbe capital stock is to be $5,000. This company succeeds to the basiness of the late J. E. Law, at Elliotts, in thia county. A horse ran away with a. brggy containing Messrs. Fnerson Reid, Robert Sandersand Dolph Manheim 00 Sunday afternoon spilling all three of them. The horse became frightened jnst after leaving the A. C. L. Depot and dashed np Main Street. Mr. Reid who was driving, was the first to be thrown ont, and the others speedily jumped. The horse continued his race until be reached Col. R. D. Lee's residence where he was stopped. No one sustained injuries more serions than bruises, and no damage was done to the buggy. IV O. G. T. Under tbe auspices of Sumter Lodge, No. 8, .Ber. E. 0. Watson, G. C. T., will deliver a public lecture on "Absolute Prohibition, and the Effects and Resolta of the Dispensary Law," on Thursday, Feb. 22, at 8 p. m., at the Methodist Church. The public is cordially ia vi ted. Shat off Your Water. Several consumera of city water, instead of shutting off tba water, have opened the faucets and let the water run, to avoid having frozen pipes, during the cold nights recently. This bas caused a waste of some 40,000 gallons, and Chief Bloom says that be will shot off the water from any premises on which he finds the faucets left running. -i ? - * A Birthday Pounding. Last Friday was the birthday of Rev. C. C. Brown, aod a number of bis friends ooited in giving bim a pounding that evening. The presents were numer?os as well as varied and valuable-embracing bama, chickens, cakes, canned goods, a barrel of flour and many other things in the eatable Hoe. The Doctor now thinks that "it is pleasant to grow old." Society Entertainments. The Irving Society of the Sumter Institute give an entertainment on Friday night. The pleasure tbe entertainments of this Society have afforded those who attended in the past, make those who have received invitations prize them highly. The Literary Society of the Graded School, will make its next regular meeting on Thurs? day night, Febroary 15th, a public occasion. In addition to the regular programme, Gen. E. W. Moise will deliver an address on Timrod, whose works the Society bas been studying at recent meetings. Tbe meeting will be held in the Assembly Hall of the Graded School building. Tba public is in? vited to attend, and an admission fee of ten cents will be charged for the purpose of tiding the School Library. Married. On last Thursday afternoon, At the residence of Mr. Robert Andrews, the bride's father, 'his city, Miss Garrie Andrews and Mr. Joo. Troablefield, of Wedgefield, were united in marriage, the Rev. C. C. Brown officiating. Death. Mr. W. R. Dixon, jr.? died at his home io Bisbopville, on Sunday, of consumption. Be had been in declining beal th for several months and hts death was not unexpected. He was about 22 or 23 years old and quite popuiar io the community. MraCB- H. Freer, mother of Mr* T. D. Do Bose, of Mechanics ville, died last Satur? day at the residence of ber son-in-law, Mr H. Hutchison, of Summerville, aged 77 year?. Richard, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Blandrng, of Catletrsbu Ky.? dmd on Thursday last, of typhoid fever, aged 10 years. The body was brought to this city for interment and laid to rest in the ceme? tery 'in the lo? of bis grandfather,, Colonel Standing, on Sunday morning. The ser? vices were held at the grave by Rev. John Kershaw, and were attended by the friends of the family. Eeliglou s. The Rev. John Kershaw will conduct the services at the Episcopal Church next Sun? day. Hours of service ll a. m. and 4:30 p. m. The Holy Communion will be celebrated at the morning service. Tbe special Lenten services at this church for this week will be: Ash-Wednesday, ll a. m. and 5 p. m. ; Thursday, 7:15 a. m., Holy Communion ; Friday, 5 p. m., Evening Prayer and lecture. Lenten Services. The following order of services will be ob? served in the churches served by the Revs. John Kershaw and J. S. Hartzell : Sumter-Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fri? days at 5 p.m. Thursdays at 7:15a. m., Holy Communion. Statesburg-Thursdays at 11:30 a m., Morning Prayer and sermon. St Mark's-Thursdays at 12:30, service and sermon. St. Augustine's Mission-Same day, 3 p. m., Evening Prayer and sermon . - - * '"*mm ~~ The Obst?nate Family Wins a Suc? cess. "The Obstinate Family" and "Who's to Win Him,7' the one-act comedies presented in the Opera House last evening, under the aus? pices of the ^Daughters m Isra?l,1 * were more than successful. The audience, one of the largest that bas assemjbted in the Opera House this win ter, was delighted. The last scene in . "The Obstinate fatbiry" waa^cute ts about theonly word to describe it: Eogene Ingram's base btaH experience served him in good stead -be ia.stil] a good catcher. The yoong ladies who participated received numbers of handsome bouquets, but Louts Lyons was the envy of the entire company, 1 for he was singled out as the star, and was presented with a handsome and well grown bead of winter cabbage. He bore off hts honors modestly and gracef ol ly . MrS. Henry Harby sang with her usual sweetness and feeling. Miss D'Ancona's piano solo and the encore were examples of classic music artistically rendered. Mrs. Agnes Bogie and Mrs. Mitch Levi, who maoaged the play, received neither flowers nor cabbage, as far as the writer knows, yet they deserved more and received more-the thanks of a well pleased audience, and thanks are the truest compliments. The cast of-the characters was as follows : PART I. Overture by 4th Regiment Band. Farce in one act. Time, present. "TH* OBSTINATE FAMILY." Mr. Harwood, father-in-law-Louis Lyons. Mrs. Harwood, mother-in-law-Miss B. Sanders. Mr. Harvard, yoaog husband-Harry Mikel!. Mrs. Harvard, young wife-Miss Nica Moise. James, servant-Eugene Ingram. Lacy, servant-Miss Lessie Talley. Music by 4th Regiment Band. Instrumental selection-Miss D'An cona. Selection-Mrs. Henry Harby. PART II. Comedietta in one act. "WH0'8 TO WIS HUC." Cyril Dashwood, yoong officer in search of a wife-Josh Harby. Mr. Prattleton Primrose, middle aged bachelor of an undecided tnrn-Albert Moise. Squire Brushleighs, country gentleman Paul Kennedy. Rose, Bgishleighs' daughter-Miss Hattie Brown. Sylvia, young lady fond of sport-Miss Tavie Moses. Minnetta, young lady fond of dancing Miss Lillie Reseodorf. Musidora, young lady food of romance Miss Hattie Ry ttenberg. Arabella, yoong lady fond of flirtation Miss Lillie Delgar. The Bicycle Association. AU the stock io the Bicycle Track Associa? tion was takeo within a few days after tbe books of subscription were opened. A meeting of stockholders was held on last Thursday night, and the following officers and directors were elected: President, Abe Ry ttenberg; Vice President, C. L. Martin ; Secretary and Treasurer, I. H. Muses ; Directors, Abe Ry tten? berg, C. L. Martin, I. H. Moses, H. B. Bloom and R. H. Baker. The first payment of 20 per cent of the capital stock has been called for. D. M. Campbell supplies his customers with the best Tennessee beef. Also mutton and pork. Post Office Honrs and Hail Sche? dule. Postmaster P. P. Gaillard bas formulated for public information, the following sche? dule of mail closing boors aod the office boors : Office open3.8 a. m. Closes.5 p. m. Money Order department opens.9 a. m. Closes -.~.4 p. m. Saturday closes at.12 midday. Morning mail for Col. closes...9:20 a. m. Morning mail for C. S. k N. for Darlington, Bennettsville and points North closes at.10:12 a. m. Morning mail for Pinewood, Ful? ton, Ramsey and Rimini closes.. 10:20 a. m. Afternoon mail (Wadesboro and Sumter) for Florence, Darling? ton and North.4:45 p. m. Aft. C. S. k N. for Pregoals, etc.5 p. m. Afternoon for Charleston.5 p. m. Night locked pouches for Wilmington. Co? lumbia, points beyond Florence and for tbe North and Charleston, all close at 8 p. m , sharp. All city mails and newspapers for delivery and distribution must positively be put in the post office by 6 p. m., or be held over until next day. Mails for Providence, Smithville and Scar boro leave Sumter at 3 p. m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Arrive at Sumter same days at 12 noon. Mails for Bossards, Mechacicsville and Man? ville leave Sumter on Tuesdays, Thursdays aod Saturdays at 7 a. m. Arrive at Sumter on the same days at 6 p. m. If the worth of anything is proven by | results, tbe nsurely Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup, is j preeminently the best cough syrup now j Boll of Honor. Tbe following is tbe roll of bonor for the Sumter graded school : First grade-Emery House, Jas. Lenoir, Leon Green, Guignard Jones, Clarice Watkins, and Marie Moise. Second grade-Alfred Drayton, Hattie Lowry, Loin Windham, Lena Smith, and Annie Lynam. Special mention-Huger Lynam. Third grade-Armida Moses, Rosalioa Morris, Robbie Keels, and Charlie Hurst. Special mention-Lutie Weathers and Jas. Barrett . Fourth grade-Cecil Wilson, Christine McKagen, Ansie Holman, Robbie Sandew. and Coral Weathers'... Special mention Julian Levy. Fifth grade-Rosa Fuller, Kate Sumter, Sallie-Hogging, and Geo. Lery. . Sixth grade-Rosa Mood, Agnes Hudson, Liixxie House. Seventh ' grade-Clemmie Fulltr and Emmie Wbittemore. Eighth grade-Daisy -Hatfield, Beulah Lynam, Margaret Richardson, and Mannie Dinkina. Ninth grade-Mr. W. D. Barrett, Misses Susie Dickson and Gussie Din kins. Tenth grade- Misses Bessie Leeann Emma Mood. ----^-???~<ea-?? February "Cosmopolitan." The secret of the great succ?s of "The Cos? mopolitan" is not so bard to find, if one looks carefully over the number for February. A story by Valdes, the famous Spanish novelist, the first from his pen to appear io any Ameri? can magazine, is begun1 in this number. Arthur Sherborne Hardy'sstory, "A Rejected Manuscript,'' is charmingly illustrated by L. Marold, who we believe makes his first ap? pearance in the magazines on this side of the water. A profusely illustrated article ob the designing and building of a war-ship appeals to the interest taken by all in the new navy, and a thrilling description of a naval combat nnder the significant title : "The Meloban and tbe Pentheroy" describes, after tbe manner of tbe Battle of Dorking, a possible sea-fight, the outcome of which'is watched by the entire naval world. "Gliding Flight" is an inter? esting contribution to tbe problem of aerial navigation* by one who has studied the flight of soaring birds in the East for twenty years. Elaine Goodale, who married a member of the Sioux natron, .bas some interesting informa? tion of Indian Wars and Warriors. T. C. Crawford, the Washington correspondent, gjves the first half of a startling story, under thet?ti?of "The Disappearance Syndicate." The poetry rn this number by Sir Edwin Ar? nold, Graham R. Tomson and WKItam Yonng, is unusually good. The Departments, "In the World of Artaud Letters'* and the -'Progress of Science" continue to have as contributors men famous ia both continents. The- Cosmopolitan for February introduces a famous European author to its readers Valdes, of Madrid, and the artist Marold, of Paris, well known as a French illustrator. Alliance Lecture. The public meeting in the interest of the Alliance, held in the Court House on last Thursday, was well attended; and more interest was manifested by those present than in some time. Senator H. T. Abbott presided, and speeches were made hy Mr. K. E. Wells and Col. J. J Dargan. The speakers confined their remarks to Alliance principles and did not branch out into the realms of reform politics. The effort is being made to revive tbe Alliance on the lines originally laid down for it, and it is hoped that it can be brought back to the position it held previous to tbe time the order throughout the State was converted into an instrument for the propagation of Tillmanism. The writer is reliably informed that the effort to strengthen the order during this, a campaign year, has no political significance, as the promoters of tbe move? ment believe in tbe non-partisan character of the order, and desire to make it trnly such an organization. The next meeting will be held in Bishop* ville to-morrow, the 8th instant. The public are cordially invited to attend the meeting. A Torture. To one who loves the soil and has a gar? den 40x60 and more than half shaded toy ad? joining buildings the receipt of such a sump? tuous work as Vick's Floral Guide for 1894 is a torture. Think of it, 32 pages of Novel? ties and Specialities printed in 8 different colors elegant lithographs of Chry? santhemums,, Branching Aster, Double Anemone, Variegated Hop, Poppies and Vegetables : 112 pages crammed full of hon? est description and illustrations of the grand old vegetables and flowers. Well, you who have a place to plant sncb things had by all mears better send lo cents to James Vick's Socs, Rochester, N. Y., for the Floral Guide, and you may deduct this amount from first order. A Literary Society. Col. Dargan has undertaken, as will be seen by the following in a recent issue of the Freeman, to revive the Literary Society or or? ganize a new one tn this city. The Watchman and Southron is ready to second bis efforts, and to this end bespeaks a full attendance at the meeting be has called for next Wednesday evening : From tbe Hartsville Messenger we learn tbat a literary society was organized recently in the village of Hartsvilie, Darlington County, and not only did the young people joio it, but je middle aged men and women of many cares of borne and business entered actively into the organization as working members. Maj. J. L. Coker, one of the wealthiest and busiest men in South Carolina, was chosen president. We have talked up such work as this for Sumter many times. Encouraged by such an example as this let us commence by holding a meeting of men and women of Sumter who would like to enter work of this kind in the Hall of the Y. M. C. A. Wednesday night, 14th inst., at 7:30 o'clock. Sumter once bad one of tbe best town libraries in the State and a Library Association that meant business and attended to business. We must revive that organiza? tion or get up something similar for the city. Come out Wednesday, February 14th inst., at 7:30 and we will make a start. No Palmetto Trade-Mark for Dispensary Whiskey WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-The Circuit Court of Appeals today handed down an opinion reversing the decision of Justice Bradley in the District Supreme Court in the case of Governor Tillman against the Commissioner of Patents to compel tbe latter to register the palmetto whiskey trade-mark, Io the Circuit Court of Appeals the right ?of the commis? sioner to refuse registration was upheld. IHM I ? -."f*??^ Two Lives Saved. Mrs. Phoeba Thomas, of function City, 111* wa? told by her doctors she had Consumption j and that there was no hope for her, but two bottles Dr. King's New Discovery completely cured ber and she says it saved her life. Mr, Tbo?. Eggers,, 139 Florida St. San Francisco, suffered from a dreadful cold, approaching Consumption, tried without result everything else then bought one bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery and in two weeks was cured. He is naturally thankful, lt is such results of which these are .?-amples, that prove the wonderful efficacy of this medicine in Coughs and Colds. Free trial Bottles at J. F. W. DeLorme's Drug Store. Regular size 50c* and $1.00. 5 Just Received. % _ One Oar Load Broke Moles. B. Barby. Sumter, S. C., Jan. 27, 1894. AN INVITATION TO deal at our store means a desire 0 that you should better yourself in pocket by saving money in SHOPPING. Coffee, Sugar, Flour, Butter. Canned Goods and everything else in the Grocery line. Two points are our special? ties-good quality and Low Price. A little profit satisfies us. It is the big trade we want and are trying to build up now. We promise to please you in everything you buy. Our entire Stock of Dress Goods and Trimmings, Hats, Trunks and Umbrellas, at prices little above . cost, and will please you every time. Our 36-inch Cashmeres at 16c, 18c, 21c. and 30c, and Dress Flan? nels-all wool and a yard wide Black, Grey, Green and Brown at 34c worth 50c. are bargains. Call and look through and be convinced. Respectfully, DUCKER &BULTMAN. Jan. 24. Don't forget that the Walter A. Wood Mower is IMITATED but never equalled. Lightest Weight, Lightest Draft. ONLY STEEL MOWER MADE. i i Henry B. Bloom, Sept 27 Agent, Sumter, S. C. -GO TO KINGMAN & CO., -FOR FINE FANCY GROCERIES. New Crop 1893 Nuts and Raisins, New Mince Meat, Jams, Jellies, Ac, &c. Kingman & Co.'s Reliable Hams, Strips and Smoked Tongues are the finest goods on the market to day, they are mild and sweet. New Buckwheat, Graham and Rye Flour. The largest line of C anned Goods in the city, all fresh packed and the best goods at Rock Bottom Prices. TAX EET?RNS FOR 1893-94, EETURNS OF ALL PERSONAL PRO? PERTY, HEAL ESTATE AND POLL TAXES will be received At Auditor's office io the City of Sumter from January 24th to February 20th inclusive. The law requires that all persons, owning property or in anywise having charge of such property either as agent, boa band, guardian, trustee, executor, administrator, 4c, return the same under oath to the Auditory who re? quests all persons to be prompt in making their returns and save the ?0 per cent, pen? alty, which will be added to the property valuation of all persons who fail to make returns within the time prescribed by law. Taxpayers return what they own on the first day of January, 1894. Assessors and taxpayers will enter the first given name of the taxpaper in full, also mu ? a separate return for each party for the town? ship the property is in, and where the tax? payer owns realty to insert the postoffice as their place of residence, and those who only own personal property to give the party's name wbo owns the land they live on, and in each and every case to name tbe No. of School District the property is in. Each tract of Laad must be returned on a separate sheet and the Taxpayer most state whose land adjoios them. Every male citizen between the age of twenty-one and fifty years oo tbe first day of January, 1894, except those incapable of earning a support from being mained, or from other caucas, shall be deemed taxable polls. All return? stout be made on or before the 20th day of February next. I cannot take returns after that date and all return? made after the 2 0th day of February are subjeet to a penally of SOper cent. A. B. STUCKEY, Auditor Som ter County. Nov 29. NOTICE OF BEffii?TMTWN. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SUMTER COUNTY. THE SUPERVISORS REGISTRATION will be tn his office on Salesday of each month, for the parp?se of issuing certificates of Registration to alt persons who have be? come twenty-one years of age since the last General election. Also transfers to those who have changed place of residence. W. S. JAMES, Supervisor of Registration. P. O.-Bishop vi He. _ "Home Fertilizer" FOB Cotton, Corn ami General Craps.. See what prominent farmers in North and South Carolina say about it : CHEBAW, S. C., Oct. 16, 1893. Messrs. Boykin, Carmer & Co. It gives us pleasure to say we have been using your Home Fertilizer for more than fifteen years continuously, and expect to con? tinue to do so. Of course, we are entirely satisfied that it pays us to use it. Respectfully, J. W. McKAY, R. M. McKAY. OAK G BOYS, S. C., Oct. 19, 1893. Messrs. Boykin, Carmer & Co., BaJto., Md. Geotlemen : In reply te yours of the 15th., beg to say that tbe Home Fertilizer chemicals paid this year on my farm better than any other fertilizer used by me. I think it was owing to its holding ont so much longer than the ammoniated fertilizers which appear to start off crops early and after appear to fail too qoickly. Yours troly, S.JD.LAN?. JACKSON, N. C., Oct. 17, 1892. Messrs. Boykio, Carmer & Co. Geotlemea : Ia reply to your enquiries ss to the efficacy of Home Formula, I have used tbe same for the past six years in quantities varying from 3 to 25 tons. I consider it one of tbe most reliable fertilizers that I have ever used, and, cost considered, cheaper than other fertilizers that I have used. My experience is confined to its use under and by the side of corn and cotton only. Wben carefully and properly made, and used as per directions, I consider it unequaled. Respectfully, GEO. F. BURGWYN. MARLVILLS, N. C., Sept. 20, 1893. Messrs. Boykio, Carmer & Co. Gentlemen : Tbe chemicals I boogbt of you for making "Home Fertilizer" continue to give satisfaction. I only nse it under cotton. You know I most think it good or I sbonld not have used it so long. This makes 16 or 17 years that I have been using it, and its use has made me able to pay for it io cash, Bot oo crop time. Yours troly, THOS. S. EVANS. Boy some and you will be able to do the same. FOR SALE IN SUMTER BY; Ducker & Bultman. Ask for circular about "Home Fertilizer." Jan 10-6t. To Executors, A?ministrators, &nar ins, Committees, Etc. THE PROBATE JUDGE respectfully asks the attention of the aforesaid par? ties to the Returns now due by them at his office, and hopes this notice will be sufficient. Jan. 10,1894._ O. W. DICK,D, D.S. Office over Levi Bros.' Store, ENTRANCE ON MAIN STREET. SUMTER, S.C. Office Hours-9 to 1 ; 2.30 to 5-30. REMOVAL. LEVAN'S BARBER SHOP bas been removed to the room over Mr. B. J. Barnett's store, in bis new building on Mam Street. Thanking my frieuds for past favors, I solicit their continued patronage sn my new stand, where I am better prepared to serve them with satisfaction to them as weil as myself. Respectfully. JOSEPH LEVAN. Dec. 6-4.