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SHILOH, S. C., April 13,1894. | The cool weather continues to the detri? ment of the oat crop, which is almost a fail ure ia thia^sectiofc. 1? aoa?e places where the oats were- w&l advanced^ they i^emble? wheat field just before harvest, and, of course, are a total failure. The small wheat crops aro a ad are seriously injured and may prove a failure. Gardens are unusually backward. . Some of my neighbors are planting cotton, but tbe majority are inclined to "hasten slowly." What corn is up looks indeed puny and the stand is generally bad. Some hare not replanted yet. . The outlook is indeed gloomy : corn scarce, money beyond reach and the oat crop as it now appears, a partial if not a complete fail? ure. Some one remarked that this was an unfortunate year for politicians, "in cons?? quence of the scarcity of all necessaries : we reply that it is a feast forvall those who have a little money to plant around. The people of this section read with pro? found regret tue- account of the troubles at Darlington, and hope-save the bringing of the guilty parties to justice-that no more will be heard of it-that it will be buried with the dead past. AGRICOLA. Ionia Items. IONIA, S.C., April 13,1094.. We are bating very cool weather for April; frost nearly every night, when the wind is not too high. The outlook for the farming class, is indeed gloomy. Tbe hardest time is now upon os that we have experienced for years. Itseemr that everything is against us at pr?sent. Tbe recent cold bas damaged the country a great deal. Early oats are badly damaged ; I can't think that they can make anything like a full crop. Fruitis all killed, and I never saw a better ' prospect than we had. Gard sos are nearly ruined. The most of us bad to plant our com over-all thai was np when the freeze came. Some are planting cotton, but it is useless.- As iong as the weather remains cool ? and dry it will never come up. But we have to keep moving, boping that all things will work out for the bfet. Taking every thing into consideration, I don't Uank^patr oldest mea have- ever seen such times ; I - coeaa oar remarkable laws, and tie-wa^ they are administered. It is tor be ]^^?i3?^espr^kt?f^^^o^OTi fState will never be put on record, for the future generations to see. i think- ?bat we-bave enough reform now, and I hope that it will be annihilated at tue next election. But p heard of one poor benighted Tiilmanite who sajs he thinks the; Till man i tes will carry Sumter County this fall. If that is to be the case, I say, pray OD, brethren. If 1 thought that our present state of affairs was the | best that we could have, I would be preaching emigration. I believe in-reformation, but if Tillman and his crowd 'are reformers, 1 say away with them. STRAIGHTOUT. Crops and Politics in Clarendon. CLARENDON, April 13, 1894. We have had wind in" abundance, and con? siderable cool nights and mornings, with some intense cold weather. Fruit has-been killed and corn cut down. Yet planters are not discouraged, and ?re irosi ty rephrasing:' corn, and turning some of their attention and time to the colton fields. All seem to be assiduously up and doing. Mau cannot be idle. Work he will and must. Such ts bis very nature. Nothing can be more grand and lofty, than the bumble, unanassuming and quiet aspiration of the planter, when allowed to bestow bis undivided attention to bis farm. Of all men, he ought to be the happiest man in tbe world. And he would be, if he would just only think himself so. There never existed a nation, whose planters, (whether rich, or poor, or even m debt) were not the happiest portion -of society, when let alone by political agitators. Our agitators, are more than apt to be would-be tax-con? sumers. I rejoice that tbe temperance cause, is to be brought to the attention cf our planters. I wonld assisi Mr. Joel E. Brunsen and his friends, even on the rostrum should they ask it of me. Teach our planters to hate ardent spirits, and to love the men of other classes. Teach them Prohibition in the fullest meaning of the word. If tbe temperance people will let temperance be their only object, and en? courage brotherly love between all classes of men, I will be always ready to serve them, and to be their constant and faithful advocate, j VXRISSZME. I Do Not put off taking a spring medicine but lake Hood's ^Sarsaparilla now. It will purify your aeries and give you a good aP?*lU^ ?T cfc'* V ^ l^elr^Tr?m Wedgefield. WEDGEFIELD, S. C , April 17, 1894. The Coroner's lory in the Gayden- murder I case adjourned on yesterday sine di? .- There was no evidence at al 1 against Robt. Amlrews, notwithstanding the fact a number of witnesses from Richland were pat np, one after another, and Andrews proved beyond any question of doubt that be was in Colum? bia at an boor that it would have been impossible for bim to bare been implicated in either the attempted robbery or the murder. However, many may have opinions to the contrary, Andrews so conclusively probed his innocence that he was unhesitatingly released by both Judge and Jury, which should give perfect satisfaction to every fair minded person. The trouble with some who ? wish to make political capital is that they have formed opinions which they '.hink should be taken as facts, and in failiug to carry their point have expressed dissatisfac? tion. Our whole conmuoity feels satisfied, beyond doubt, that no stone ha3 been left un? turned to catch and identify the criminals iu this matter but having failed so far to do so, feel that they have done their duty and released both Weeks and Andrews, only after a fair and impartial investigation of the whole matter. Am very glad to be able to chronicle that Rev. B. C. Lamp'ley is now reported very much improved and hopes to be able to go to Glenn Springs io a day or two. Mr. W. 0. Cain bas been quite sick, but is better. Misses Helen Cain, Matilda Dwight aod Minnie McFaddia spent several days in town the latter part of last week. Miss Cora Keels is on a visit to ber sister, Mrs. F. Sf. Thomas. The illustrious Divine Dr. John L. Girar deau will preach (D. V.) in the Presbyterian Church on next Sunday at ll 30 a. m., also at 8 o'clock in the eeening. George Washington Murray spent last Sunday in town. It is talked here that he will make the race for the U. S. Senate, and bis'clerk, R. H. Richardson, Wedgefield's Ex-Postmaster will be a candidate for Murray's place in the House. That either one will realize bis expectation is exceed? ingly doubtful, but it only shows the danger of our once "solid, bouse which is now divided against itself." | The Sta?ebarg Woman's Auxiliary Society met one day last week and sent as their representatives to'the State Society, which meets rn Columbia in May, Mrs. Wallace W. Anderson, Mrs. John C. Singleton and Miss Minnie Rees. . ' The; coid and^be^protracted drought have seriously injured the oaf crop. Some of our best farmers have, said that should we get rain now the yield wouid hardly be one-half of a crop. In this scarce time a short oat crop will mean a great deal, most particularly as the crop up to the recent cold was the most promisiag for many years, and the acreage being unusually large. Bishopville News BISHOP VILLE, S.C., April 17, 1894. Our commuaity bas been very quiet for the past week, with 'the exception of a few fish fries and sociables. ? The Bishopville Dramatic Club will give another of their pleasant entertainments some time week after next. Tbe play "Under Two Flags," is a good one, and will be con? ducted by' tbe best local talent. The recent entertainment, given by the ladies of'the town, to builds fence around the gr?vpyard at the Presbyterian Church, was quite a success. *Abbul $75 was the amount realized. Petitions are being circulated by Rev. L. D. Bass, of Scranton, Williamsburg Co., to petition Congress to make an appropriation to dredge and clean out Lynches River as far as Bishopville. This is a good move on the part of Mr. Bass, and should he succeed and get the appropriation, this town would be greatly beoefitted by competition in frei gt ts, as it is his purpose to make the river naviga? ble for steamers. Tbe merchants of Bishopville have agreed to close their stores at 6 o'clock for the sum? mer moo tbs. There is some talk of organizing a base ball team. Bishopville base ballists are bard to down. Mr. W. A. James, Jr., is meeting with suc? cess ia bis canvass for tbe proposed Oil Mill. This enterprise will benefit the community greatly. Bishopville raises more bacon than any other section of Sumter County. Most of our farmers have, enough home-raised meat on hand-to carry them through the summer. The last meeting of the Literary Society was unusually interesting. A recitation by Miss A. Willis, one of the teachers of the Bishopville High School was enjoyed by all present. The society met at the residence of Mr. W. W. Heaxon Your caU scarcely hear anything of a polit? ical nature on our streets, our planters are all hard at work replanting com and cotton, and the streets are deserted. Mrs. Dr. R. E. Dennis has been on a visit to Sumter. Mrs. Leonora C. Jenkins, of Bos3ards, is on a visit to Dr. R. Y. McLeod. Sumter's popular County Auditor, A. B. (Stuckey, Esq., was in Bishop ville Monday and Tuesday. Miss Lide Crenshaw, a charming young lady, of Georgia, (formerly of this place) is on a visit to ber uncle Mr. Zack Crenshaw. Miss Olivia Boyd, a very popular young ladv of Bishopville is visiting Timmonsville. XX. Bishopville Items. From the Banner April 12th. Mrs. Julian Flowers, has returned to ber home io Sumter. Mr. irving Ryttenberg, of Sumter, came to Bishopville on his bicycle this week. Master J. F. LeLorme, son of Mr. T. M. DeLorme, left this morning for Atlanta, Ga., to live with his sister Mrs. J. C. Rivers. The municipal election held on Tuesday, resulted in the re-election of the old officers. There was no opposition ticket in the field. The following are the officets : Intendant-Jas. H. Scarborough. Wardeos-G. F. Parrott, H. ?. Parker, R.S. Galloway and Ed. Durant. Pulton Letter. FULTON, S. C., April 17, '94. From the coolness of the weather it seems as if the months of March and April have ex? change their temperatures. Stands of corn, where it wasn't injured by the recent freeze, are generally good. Our farmers are busy planting cotton ; in fact, several have finished. The pleasure seekers of our neighborhood had a splendid time for Gshiog during the past week and many have availed themselves of the opportunity, but tbe slight rise in the river (Santee) has again brought rest to the finny tribe. The "Santee Cypress Lumber Co," from all accounts, is doing a flourishing business. We are informed through Mr. Straio, the Sn perin tendent that they turn ont -sixty thousand shingles from their mill daily, besides other out-puts of lamber. They now have about twenty thousand logs for floating, some of which, baviog sunk, will force the company to resort to mechanical power for removing them. Mr. Straio says that they have a device in process of construc? tion now for the purpose. We are glad to note that Mrs. Geo. W. Smith, who has been quite sick duriog the last week ts convalescent. Mr. J. Manning Welch bas been quite indisposed during tiie last few days. Miss Lucile Williams of Panola is among other visitors' to our neighborhood this week. We learn with sorrow the death of our distinguished judge, lawyer, and brate sol? dier, Gen. J. B. Kershaw. In the words of another, we would exclaim : "Life is brief, life is real, And the grave is not its goal." S. B. W. G. When Saby was sick, we gave her Castoria. When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria, When she had Children, she gave them Castoria ^VEATS,TRMEMARK^ COPYRIGHTS. CAW I OBTAIN A PATENT ? For a prompt answer and an honest opinion, write to MUNN & CO., wbo have had nearly fifty years' experience in the patent business. Communica? tions strictly confidential. A Handbook of In? formation concerning Patents and how to ob? tain them sent free. Also a catalogue of mechan? ical and scientific books sent free. Patentstaken through Munn & Co. receive special notice in the Scientific American, and thus are brought widely before the pnliic with? out cost to the inventor. This splendid paper, issued weekly, elegantly illustrated, has by far the largest circulation of any scientific work in the world. S3 a year. Sample copies sent free. Building Edition, monthly, ?lw a year. Single copies, 25 cents. Every number contains beau? tiful plates, in colors, an! photographs of new houses, with plans, enabling builders to show the latest designs and secure contracts. Address MUNN & CO., NEW YORE, 361 BROADWAY. Christian Endeavor Convention. The Third Convention of the Christian En? deavor Societies of Sooth Carolina, will be held in Columbia, April 27-29 The following round trip tickets will be on sale April 26th and 27th, good until April 30th ; Abbeville, $5 05 Darlington, $4 45 Anderson, 5 85 Greenville, 5 65 Augusta, Ga., 4 05 Greenwood, 4 05 Black9burg, 5 65 Lancaster, 4 05 Camden, 3 25 Laurens, 2 90 Camden Junct, 1 75 Newberry, 2 25 Carlisle, 2 75 Prosperity, 2 00 Catawba Jct., 4 05 Rock Hill, 4 05 Charleston, 5 85 Spartanburg, 4 45 Chester, 3 25 Sumter, 2 25 Clinton, 3 25 Yorkville, 4 25 Hood's Pilis are hand made, and perfect in proportion and appearance. 25c. per box. master's Sales. By J. E. Jervey, Auctioneer,' State of South Carolina, COUJNTY OF SUMTER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. PURSUANT to the judgments and order of the Court aforesaid, severally made in the following entitled cases, I will offer for sale at Public Auction, before the Court House in the City of Sumter, County and State aforesaid on the FIRST MONDAY in MAY, next, (being the 7th day of said mooth,) between the hours of eleven o'clock in the forenoon and five o'clock in afternoon of said day, the real estate in each case described, on the terms in each case specified. In the case of Maude C- Solomons Plaintiff, against Susan Peters Defendant r That lot of land io the City of Sumter in said county and State, represented as "1" on a plat, dated February, 1891, made by H. D. Moise, C. E., and recorded on page 636 in Book "CCC" in the office of the Register of Mesne Conveyance for said County ; said lot being a parallelogram in shape measuring forty-seven and six-tenths (47 6-10) feet on each of its Eastern and Western boundary lines and one hundred and fifty feet on its Northern and Southern bodndary lines each: Bounding on the North on what is desig? nated on said map as "Solomons Street," to the East on lot numbered "9" on said map ; on the South on lot numbered "2" on said map, and to the West on "Sumter Street," of said city. Terms-Casb. Purchaser to pay for papers. In the case of Aaron D. Richer Plaintiff, against William P. Smith and the K'inesaw Marble Company. That lot of iand in the City of Sumter in said county and State containing one and one-half acres, more OT less, bounded on the North by land now or formerly of the Estate of-Folsom; on the East by land of Joseph H. Earle, on the West by land of J. J. Muller and on the South by Haynswortb Street, fronting and measuring on said street one hundred and eighty-four feet, being the same lot which was conveyed to the said William P. Smith by W. E. Dana Stiles and others, on 22d March, 1879. Terms-Cash. Purchaser to pay for napers. W. H. INGRAM, Master for Sumter County. Apr. ll. Obtained, ami ri tl l'A ? EM J.'OtAJ^S al tended to for tIOl>EUATE FEE< <mr ol?ioe ii opposite the U-? I'iiltri?t PmVc. and we an\ ob? tain Patents in U*ss tum; Limn ihnfv r? :..)"!>. from WASHINGTON. Send MtrHEI.. I'i < H :NC or PJiOT?Ot iuvenil":!. We ?nivi-- rt- e< j-itein ability free ofeliarse ami wc tn? kv .\<> < UAllGf. UNLESS PATENT IS ?E<u!i:i:h. For circular, advice, terms au.l Tf<-rri.ces lc actual clients in your own State. <v?s;nty. (-itv or Town, write to C.A.SNOWaC Opposite Patent Office. Washington, D. G. 1894. SPRING AND SUMMER. Children's Good Durable Knee Pants Suits, as low as One Dollar. 1894. Knee Pants from 25c. up. Neckwear, Underwear, Negligee Shirts and a Full Line pof Men's and Boys' Furnishing Goods. Suits or Pants made to order and fits guaranteed. Mcb 21. D. J. CHANDLER, the Clothier. Where ia that crowd golog? Td" China's Drag Store for some of that fine Soda Water. Boy your Sewing Machine of Robt Win? gate, new machines ringing io price from $18, $22.50, $28, $35, $45, and $54-sold on the installment plan. Just Received! and very nice at this season -AT DUCKER & BULTMANN Edam, Pineapple and Switzer Cheese, Boneless Codfish, Evaporated Codfish, Leggett's Wine Jelly-a delicacy, Leggett's Improved Fruit Jelly, Hat Pickled Salmon, Fulton Market Beef, Fresh Oatmeal and Oatflakes, Try "Mornaja" the finest Roasted Coffee, "Ceylon" Tea-an extremely choice j Tea-40c. and 75c. can. Florida Mallet, Dutch Herriogs, Seed Irish Potatoes. Mch 14. CABBAGE PLANTS ATOW BEADY FOE SETTING < Xl OUT. All the different kinds of CABBAGE PLANTS' FOR SALE ] At 25c. per 100 or $2 per 1,000. ] Also a fine assortment of Geranium's and others flowers. Orders can be left for me at the store of Mr. W. H. Yates, or call on me at the Ceme- j tery. OTTO GARHARDT, ? Jan 24. 4--EQ-TJ-AL-=12. i. e. Four Weeks by our method of teaching book-keeping ?3 equal to Twelve Weeks by the old style. Positions Guaranteed, under certain conditions. Best patronized Business I College in the South. 500 Students in at? tendance the past year. Eleven Teachers. Nashville is the educational center of the . South. Cheap Board. No vacation. Enter any time. Home Study. We have recently j prepared books on Book-keeping, Shorthand . and Penmanship especially adaptable to Home Study. Nothiog like them ever issued before. Sent on 60 days' trial. Our Free ? illustrated 80-page catalogue will explain all. ' Send for it DOW. Draugbon's Practical Business College and School of Shorthand and Telegraphy, Nashville, Tenn. N. B.-We pay $5 cash for all vacancies as book-keepers, stenographers, etc., reported to us, providing we fill the same. H. A. HOYT, MAIN STREET. SUMTER, S. C. GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, FINE DIAMONDS, Clocks, Jewelry, Spectacles, MERIDEN BRITANIA SILVERWARE, &c. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. Feb- 1 RICE M?LLS, CORN MILLS, SAW MILLS. RICE PLANTERS and RICE MILLERS can buy a single machine, that will clean, hull and polish rice ready for market for $350. Corn millers can buy. best FRENCH BURR MILL, in iron frame, fully guaranteed-ca .pacity ten bushels meal per hour for $115. Saw millers can buy best variable friction FEED MILL from $190 up to the largest size, also Gang Rip Saws, Edgers' Swing Saws, Planing Machines and all other Wood Working Machinery. Also Talbott's Engines and Boilers. Special discounts made to cash purchasers Can meet any competition, quality considered V. C. RADHAM, Apr 19-0 COLUMBIA, S. C. AND Below Cost? Intending to close out my mer? cantile business, I offer, com? mencing on Thursday MARCH I5TH my entire stock At and Below Cost, FOR CASH Q?m??. Under no circumstance will any goods be charged. ALTANONT MOSES. Mch 14. NOTICE. LANDS FM SALE. 1. One lot with two story dwelling, new bouse, on Washington Street, between Cal aoun and Republican Streets. 2. One lot, with dwelling house, on New Street, formerly property of M. H. Wells. 3. One lot in the town of Bishopville, on Dennis Street, formerly property of C. S. Davis. 4. 90 acres of land consisting of two tracts, jne ot 20 acres and one of 70 acre?, on Provi lence road, six miles from Sumter. 5. 250 acres of land, 3 miles east of Sumter, nrmerly owned by Miss Julia R. DeSchamps. 6. 40 acres of land on Turkey Creek, for nerly owned by W. W. McKagan. For particulars applv to A. J. CHINA, Jan. 24. Pres. Sumter 6. & L. Asso. Order Your PROVISIONS AND GROCERIES FROM M I. STEFFENS & SON, Wholesale Agents, Charleston, S. C. -Agents for MOTT'S CIDEB, BED SEAL CISABS, and DOVE HAMS. Exchange a good thing for something * of less value. 1 Don't Give up one insurance policy and take another. Always remember that an old policy is of far greater intrinsic value than a new one. on't Let the premium on your policy li'.'^Q even for a day. You can't foresee thc events of to-morrow. It I :::cy not be pcssibl for you to get I :; icifcer policy if tr "sent one is / ! ;'.;-Opped. j ' ?-f-V.cr zr."' ether form of insurance ;? vcu hr.vc thoroughly investi? er .: . thc plans a::d policies of thc j EXCITABLE LIFE. You will per j ce:ve their advantages at once. ? - W. J. RODDEY, Manager, For tue Carolinas. Rock Kill, 5. C. !_. - - - ? - ?HOF.?EITERS, WHOLESALE GROCER, AND LIQUOR DEALER, OFFICE AND SALESROOM : . 183 East Bay, Charleston, S. C. Nov. 7-o I RETAIL White Com at 70c. per bushel io sacks. Mixed Oats, at 50c. " " " " Ship Stuff, at ?1.25 per 100 lbs., io sacks. Choice Timothy Hay, $1.20 per 100 lbs., to bales. Cotton Seed Meal, at ?1.30 per sack. Cotton Seed Hulls, at $4 50 per ton in bulk. Mixed Cow Feed. 2 bushels in sack, $1.10 per sack. Lime, ?1.25 per barrel. I ALSO SELL Rosendale and Portland Cement, Piaster of Paris, Cow Hair, Fire Bricks, Flue Pipe, Sewer Pipe, And Other Building Material. Special Prices on Large Lots, % H. HARBY.