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Cht ?tc? aa? ion?km, WEDNESDAY, 3XTSE 20, 1894. Entered at the Post Office at Sumter, S (?.. as Second Clou Matter. City of Sumter-Tax on Dogs. City of Sum ter-Notice to Teachers. For County Supervisor-8. D. Mitchell, W.S-Dinkins Personal. Miss Mabel Beckham is visiting Mrs. W. M. De Lo irme. Solictor Wilson, we are glad to report is still mending. Alderman Delgar baa returned from his trip to the West. Capt. A. C. Phelps has been io New York for the last: tea day?. Messrs. Harry and Ol He Yates are at home from Clinton, S. C. Miss Pauline Drose, of Foreston, is .visit? ing M?s Drisy Bragdon. Mr. J. A. Foxwortb who has been sick for some weeks, is convalescing. Mr. H. J. Barnett had a severe chrll on Monday, but is now improved, - Miss McCowa, of Darlington, is visiting the family of ?S&r< Misses Fannie andi Sallie Mayes,. of Mayes? ville, are the guests of the Misses Darr. Mr. C. L. Shame of whose illness we have previously taken notice, is at work again. Mrs. Leila Nash, of Sumter, is visitin? at Col Joba K. Leavell's.-Newberry N. $ H. Mrs L. I. Parrott and children have go to Darlington on a visit to Mr. Parrott's rela? tives. Rev. and Mrs. B. F. Wilson, of Converse College, Spartanbnrg, are visiting in the county. Miss Ella Forman, of Louisiana, is spend? ing some time with the family of Dr. J. H. Forman, Privateer. Cashier W. F. Rbame, of the Bankof Sumter, is spending some time at Saluda* N C., for the benefit of his health Misses Mabel Canley and Annie Ricbbonrg, of Clarendon spent a couple of days in the city last week on their way borne from Con? verse College. Mr. J. H. Hood who bas been ill for some time, was stricken with paralysis last Mon? day. Bia many friends will be sorry to bear of his critical condition. Mr. E. P. -Simpson, who has represented the Equitable Life Insurance company in Sumter for a good many months, left last Friday on account of the dullness of busi? ness. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Bnrns left yesterday afternoon on a visit to Mrs. Burn's parents in Washington, D. C. The especial occasion of their trip was for a change for their child whose recent sickness has caused tbem uneasi? ness. . Contributions of articles to be used as prizes at the Bicycle Meet on 28th and 29 th have been made by, A. C. Phelps & Co., J. Ryttenberg k Sons, C. L. Martin, Cut tino k Delgar, D. J. Chandler, Walsh k Co., R. P. Monaghan, G. k J. Mfg Co., A. J. Chipa, Paul Kennedy, Miss M. C. Solo? mons. At the close of the services in the Pres? byterian Church last Sunday morning Rev. D. E. Fnerson tendered hit resignation as pastor of the Chnrcb, and stated that be would request a meeting of tbs Presbytery at once to disolve the pastoral relation. Dr. Frierson bas served the Church for more than twenty years, and has been a most zealous, faithful worker in the Lord's vineyard. Bis many friends, not only of the Presbyterian congregation bnt tbrongbont this section, will regret to see him give np the work here. -Anderson Intelligence. Our ci tixe ns should bear in mind that they have only nine days more in which to make their city tax returns. Young Marion Sanders, son of Sheriff Sanders, while engaged in shooting birds with a pistol on last Wednesday afternoon, accidentally shot himself through tue foot, inflicting a painful bnt not serious wound. Sumter's Juvenile Base Ball Club went to Bishop ville yes ter dar and played a game with the juveniles of that town. On the ninth inning the score stood 10 to 8 in favor of Bishopville, with the Sumter boys at the bat, several men on bases and no outs, when a de? cision.by the umpire did not snit the Bishop? ville boys and they ceased playing. The game was called 9 to 0 in favor of Sumter. Rev. W. L. Wait had bis valuable cow to die one night last week. The cow was ten years old. Mr. Wait bad raised ber from a calf on the bottle, and had always carried her from place to place in his ministerial changes, as she was a splendid milch cow. Her product ranged as high as six gallons of milk per day, and it averaged four gallons daily. She was probably the finest cow in the county.-Newberry News and Herald. Dogs City Clerk C. M. Hurst calls attention to tbs ordinance in reference to dogs running at large. The ordinance will be rigidly enforced from and after this date. Ice Cream Festival. The Ladies' Working Circle of Hebron Church will give an ice cream festival at DuBose's X Roads on Saturday afternoon, June 30tb, commencing at 5:30 o'clock. Tbe public generally are cordially invited to attend. Grateful Showers. Various parts of tbe County have been blessed with good showers during the last three days. The city was visited to-day by a Soe rain that laid the dust, and there is a prospect of more of the same sort. This ls good news and cause of gratitude to the whole people. Murder at Mandeville. Mr. J. P. Alderman, C. S. k N. R. R. agent ai Mandeville, Marlboro County, was brutally murdered at that place on Sunday night last. Up to the hour of going to press, the particulars have not been forthcoming, a jd hence we are unable to give more than the bare fact of the killing. The Campaign Meeting. Saturday, 23rd inst., is campaign day for ? Sumter. We hope that peace and quiet may i prevail, and tbat all the speakers will be given a fair aod square hearing. Our people owe this to themselves, not to mention the j candidates who shall appear. Let there be j no rowdyism and no bitterness either of feel- j ing or speech. Cotton Blooms. Cotton blooms hare been received at this office as follows : On 14th from D. V. Keels, of Boykios. On 16th from F. W. Crosswell, Sumter. On 18th from J. S. Pinckney, Stateburg 10 acre field in bloom. On 20th from M. C. Nesbitt, Snmter. The Bishopville Banner of last week reports blooms plentiful in that section. City tax returns for the current year must be made before Friday 30th inst. Those fail? ing will incur the penalty. Death. Mrs. Netta Shaw Cooper,, the wife of Mr. Robert Sf. Cooper, of Wisacky, died yester? day morning after an illness of some weeks duration. She leaves quite a family of chil? dren, and will be missed by many friends both in the city and county. Death of Rev. John Stout. ? specaial telegram to The State, dated Darlington, June 17 says : Rev. Jno. Stout, pastor of the Baptest Church at this place, died in Dallas, Texas, at ll :40 to-day. He was taken sick while attending the general convention of hts church at that place. His death will be mourned, not ooly by his own church, but by our whole town. He was loved and respected by all classes of peo? ple. m^^^m^mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Religious. The Rev. Kershaw expects to meet his appointment at Stateburg on Sunday next. Hours of service 11.30 a m., and 6 p. m Rev. David Somestine, a Lutheran minister of Ligoioere, Pa., has come to Sumter for the summer. He preached last Sunday morning in the Baptist Church, and will preach next Sunday morning at 10.30 o'clock in the Red Men's Hall. Harried. By Rev J W. Daaiel on the evening ef June 10th, 1894, at the residence of Mrs. Mary Walls, Mr. C. E. McCourtie to Jfiss Annie Tim moos; also Mr. Scarborough Elmore to Mrs. Mary Wall, atv of Sumter. Notice. The County Executive Committee will meet in the court ?ouse Saturday, June 23rd, at 10 o'clock, a m. D. E. KKKLS, County Chairman. Meeting of German Club The gentlemen who have signified their willingness to join a german club are request* ed to meet at Armory Hall on next Friday afternoon June 22d, at quarter after 6 o'clock, for the purpose of organising. mmmimmW>' - ? ? - - Military Inspection. Aas't Adj't General John Gary Watts is expected here on Friday, 22nd inst., to in? spect the Sumter Light Infantry and the Game Cock Guards. He has appointed the 29th inst, to inspect the BishopviUe Guards. mnm i > ?i mm Business Meeting. At a meeting of the Y M. C. A. last Thurs? day night the following officers were elected to serve ooe year, from July 1st : President-Barlow Walsh. 1st Vice President-J L. Haynsworth. 2nd Vice President-Rev. T. G. Herbert, Jr. 3rd Vice President- E M. Raynor. Rec Secretary-J. L McCall uni. Treasurer-Jno R. Haynswortb. General Secretary-Geo. .Manotte. Store Thief Caught. On last Thursday afternoon quite a com? motion was .caused by? race through the Court House yard, and across Lihery Street to the rear of the Masonic Temple io pursuit of a negro man who bad stolen eoods from the store of Jenkins & Jenkins. He was captured at the last named place, the alarm having gathered enough people from all directions to completely surround him there. His name is Tom 'Lewis, and Justice Wells sentenced him to 15 days in jail. Converse Scholarship. Converse College has offered a scholarship to Sumter County worth $50 and good for two years years. Examination will be held by School Commissioner DoRant on Satur? day, Aug. 18th, or as near that time as con? venient. Applicants must pass a written ex? amination on : 1st Arithmetic and Algebra to equations of the second degree ; 2d Georgra pby; 3d U. S. History; English Grammar and analysis, and the applicant passing the best examination shall be entitled to the said scholarship. City School Matters. On the 13th instant the old board of School Commissioners .turned over their affairs to the new board, which was organized by the elec? tion of Dr. J. A. Mood as chairman. The retiring chairman, Hon. Altamont Moses, made a short address relative to the finances of the school district a nc: the progress of the schools. The new Board give notice that there will be au ?lection for teachers on the 29th inst., which will be Friday of next week. Applications must be filed with Secretary Hurst. Candidates' Cards. Two good men, B. D. Mitchell, now Chair? man of the County Commissioners, and W. S. Dinkins, also a popular member of the same board, are announced in this issue as candidates for the office of County Supervisor. Our readers are sufficiently acquainted, no doubt, with the nature and duties of this office under the recent County Act cf the Legislature, and can judge for themselves of the qualifications of the candidates. Both these gentlemen possess ability and character, and either of them would make a good officer. Of course these nominations are sub? ject to the Democratic primary. mu? iii? mm - The New City Bell. The tone of the new city hell is a great disappointment. While the bell has not yet been hung in its right place, and cannot therefore be said to bave bad a fair chance of showing what it can do, were are satisfied that unless there is a great improvement ia its tone and reverberating power, our citizens will rigatly protest against its accept? ance. To many people the bell has a cracked sound, and should be carefully examined by a competent person before it is accepted. While we are getting a bell and paying full price for it, let us have a first-class o oe. An Appeal. Mr. W. M. Wallace who was so badly crippled two years ago is now confined to his room by consumption and unable to realize any income for the maintenance of his wife and three small children. They are in needy circumstances, and this appeal is made to the good citizens of Sumter and vicinity to kind? ly, donate suth groceries and provisions as they may see fit for the use of the wife and the three small children. It is a duty we owe to keep and protect those who are in distressed circumstances. All those who feel interested will kindly send either money or groceries to Mr. Wallace's home near Carr's Mil!, or leave same at Crosswell & Co's, store, and it will be acknowledged. Bicycle Accident. Monday evening while riding his wheel near the Coast Line depot, Mr. Frank O'Don? nell ran into a colored woman who backed ii.to bis way very suddenly. The shock tnrew the woman several feet and she fell with considerable violence to the ground, bruising her arm but not seriously injuring ber. Mr. O'Donnell wa3 also thrown with much force, and injured his wrist, besides bruising bis ribs and other parts of bis body. That there is danger in cycling, both to the cyclists and others, is getting itself amply demonstrated, by the number of accidents that occur so frequently. We will soon be able to keep a standing head up like the above, at the present rate of accidents. Don't neglect your city tax returns. They must be made on or before the 30th inst. AS TO THE COUNTY TREAS URER'S REPORT. The presentment of the Grand Jury, pub? lished ie this paper, besides calling attention to the failure of Treasurer D. E Keels to publish bis report in the time allowed by taw. criticises other crooked matters connected therewith, viz.: The report was given to the Herald to be published at 50 cents per inch of space occupied, when there was a bid offering to do it for 33? cents per inch ; that the re? port as published in the Herald WAS unreason? ably spread out.and the cost thereby greatly increased; that the bill of Mr. Knight for $434.00 is unnecessarily high and they recommend that it be cut down, &c. Also that Treasurer Keels gave his report to Mr. A. W. Knight, of the Herald, "expecting him to divide the work and the money with the other papers as has been heretofore done." [This last statement is denied by Mr. Knight in the last issue of the Herald, coupled with the assertion that Capt. Keels Says he made uo such statement.J In order to amplify the matter for the benefit of those who may wish to have fuller information as to the matter referred to in the presentment, the following extracts are taken from the article in the Freeman of the 18th : The Presentment of the Grand Jory, pub? lished ici another column, is interesting read? ing and gives the result of the investigation by the freeman, which, briefly summed up, saves the sum of about $194 00 to the tax? payers, and brings to light some ugly doings by A. W. Knight, of the Herald It pro? nounces his bill for publication of the Treas? urer's Report as fraudulent and exonerates the Board of County Commissioners and the Local E>iitor of the Freeman from the charge of fraud and perjury as preferred against them by A. W. Knight. By way of explanation of the action of the Grand Jury we make the following statement of facts brought out in the investigation, which occupied two days : On Tuesday afternoon E. F. Miller was summoned before the Grand Jury to testify in regard to matters connected with the re? cent publication of the County Treasurer's Report. He gavr testimony, the same in sob stance as the article in Tuesday's Freeman. Mr. N. G. Osteen was also summoned and examined io regard to the cost and form of ] the report as it appeared in the Herald, the form and cost of the report ?B previous years, the cost of the report had it been published in the corapnct form of previous years, and the probable cost of the report had the bid of the Freeman at ? the regnlar rates been accepted Mr AW. Knight, of the Herald, was also examined He stated that bis bill amounted to $434.00. and that he was to pay she County banner $50 out of this amount. His bill, be said, bad been approved by the Treasurer, but that the County Commissioners had not yet ordered it paid. By thia time* pretty strong'showing had been made. It was evident'that Mr. Knight bad spread out the report to an unnecessary length. The extra space taken up by the "spreading" process amounted so about 140 inches. In order to counteract the effect of this showing, Mr. Knight preferred a charge of fraud which, as subsequent events proved, WHS based entirely on malice. The charge was "that Mr. E. F. Miller added discount on toa bill against the County Auditor for adver? tising last year,9'and that the bill was paid by ibe County Commissioners. The charge amounted to this : That E. F. Miller, in col? lecting the bill, was guilty of fraud and per jury, and that the County Commissioners were parties to the fraud. He stated that E. F. Miller bad made out the bill io such form that the discount would be included hut that such addition would not appear on the face of the bill. In presenting bill an oath has to be takeo that the account is absolutely correct so the charge amounted also to perjury. The Commissioners and Mr. Miller 'immedi? ately demanded a through investigation which w?s graoted. After a searching exam? ination, during which the advertisements in question were put tn evidence, the Grand Jury found that there was not the slightest foundation for the charges. The report as published was seen by about 900 people-at least that was about the num? ber issued by the Herald and Banner con? jointly. If published in all the papers the number issued would have been about 2,700. Notice how well ibe interest of the taxpayers was considered. In reply to the denial by Mr Knight, also similar publication in the Columbia Journal by its Sumter correspondent, Mr. Rees, Fore? man of Grand Jury, published in yesterday's Freeman, the following: STATEBURG, S. C., June 18th, 1894. Editors of The Freeman: I hardly think it necessary to notice what Capt. Keels and Mr. Knight told the correspondent of The Columbia Jour? nal as to Capt. Keels' testimony before the Grand Jury, as it is not likely many people would think the Jury mistaken rather than Capt. Keels and Mr. Knight and I would not notice it, except to say, that I am sure the Grand Jury's duty would have been plain to have severely censured Capt. Keels if they had understood him to say, that he gave the public printing to The Herald expecting that paper and the County Banner to exclude all others, and I hope the Jury would not have failed in that duty. Before we heard Capt. Keels' testimony, it seemed to the Jury that he had purposely exclud? ed the other papers, in spite of THE FRKKMAS'S lower bid, but after hear? ing him he satisfied us that such was not his intention, as we understood him to say, that he gave it to The Herald thinking it would divide with the others just as it did last year and before that. That he always handed his report to one of the papers and the papers arranged the work, etc., among themselves and he gave as his reason for not accepting THE FREEMAN'S lower bid, that he thought THE FREE? MAN* would be the only paper to pub? lish it under those circumstances. A desire for a wider circulation, alone justified him in our opinion, for pay? ing a higher price. If Capt. Keels or Mr. Knight feel that any injustice has been done them, they can get a full hearing in Oct. when all chance of a misunderstanding can be prevented by having the testimony written, and published if they wish it. I think the Grand Jury capable of doing them justice as it has no reason to care which one of them is at fault in this particular. I hope the correspondent of the Journal will copy this. Respectfully, VV. J. KEES, Foreman. There is scarcely any need of further com? ment. Mr. Reese is a gentleman who would not wilfully misrepresent any one, and the presentment ha? fourteen other good and true men behind it. The estimate that the bill presented by Mr. Knight and approved by Treasurer Keels for $434.00 should be reduced $194 by an honest reduction of apace, aod making tbe price at 33J cents an .inch, is no doubt very near cor? rect. GRAND JURY PRESENTMENT. SUMTER, S. C., June 14. 1894. To his Honor J. J. Norton,presiding Judge, the Grand Jury respectfully submit the fol? lowing report. We examined the books, offices, etc., of the different county officers by a committee, since the last term of court and are pleased to say that we find nothing wrong. While it would be almost impossible for a committee of tbe Grand Jury to find out anything which an officer cared to conceal from their observation, we do not believe any? thing like an irregularity could be kept from public knowledge long, as there are so many interested, as to make the dectection of a loose screw anywhere in the machinery cer? tain in a short time; we therefore concluded that the most important things we could do would t>e to find out the strength of the bonds of the officials. No doubt arose in our minds, from our examination, except as to one of the bonds, bot as we have not yet been able to make sure, one way or the other on that, we will not now name it. A committee from our body visited the jail and find it well kept and prisoners well cared for. We recommend that water works be put op at the jail, two fossets supplied at. once, as it will cost no more than at present, and we think the *aternow impure and that the dry well, about which so much complaint bas naturally been made, be supplied with all necessary repairs to its ventilator pipe. Also recommend that the courthouse be supplied with water from the water works, one fos9et down stairs and one np,and that all necessary repairs to plaster, blinds etc., in the different offices be attended to. It is almost im? possible for a jury to properly attend to its duties on account of the intense beat in the grand jury room, there heine no windows and only one door that can be opened during their session and we deem it absolutely im? perative that some other arrangement be made before next summer's term. Tbe Trial Justices' accounts that have been examined appear to be all rieht, those who do not show names of delinquent taxpayers, showed the warrants and explained their condition to the jury. We again recommend that only Trial Justices ne expected to furnish names of poli taxpayers to the Auditor as coo fusion will be prevented in not having the same man reported several times as now often happens. No complaints bave come before us as to condition of public roads and we are pleased to say that those reported last term of court are now reported to have been well worked since then. We have been kept here two days looger than we would otherwise have been as we thought it incumbent upon us to examine certain charges brought before us as to cost of the printing of the Treasurer's Report After a full examination we conclude that Treasurer Keels handed his Report to Mr. A, W. Knight, editor of the Herald, expecting him to divide the work aod the money with the other papers as has been hertofore done and asked bim to also let the Banner, of Bishop? ville divide, but Mr Knight kept it all to himself except Fifty Dollars ($50.00) which be allowed "the Banner." We also find that Mr. Knight's publication cost the County much more than was necessary on account of the space be took up, all of which is paid for at the rate of fifty cents (50cts.) per inch, the whole costing four hundred and thirty four dollars ($434.00.) Also find that 'it was not published before the time allowed by law, we therefore recommend that Mr. J KnigLt tie paid thirty-three cents (33 cents) ' per inch (Mr. Miller's bid) for tbe space j actually covered by the printing. Also find j that Mr. Keels did not accept Mr. E. F. Miller's bid of thirty-three cents (33 cents) per inch, because he did not think the other papers would come into the arrangement with Mr. Miller. We think the publication of the Treas? urer's report an unnecessary expense'any? way, and think the whole purpose would be entirely fulfilled by publishing the total amounts of each expenditure and receipt, about as done in Watchman and Southron to? day, and let anyone who wishes to see the items go to the County Commissioner's office and look at them. But any 'public printing tbat is* done, should be done as cheaply as it can be furnished to the readers of all the county papers. As we bear tbat tbere bas been a good deal of talk about a charge that Mr. A. W. Knight made, that Mr. Miller bad added to and received discount from the County Commissioners, on a printing bill, we think it just to the County Commissioners and Mr. Miller to say that the charge was cot sus? tained at all. Very respectfully, W. J. RBES, Foreman. Court. Court adjourned sine die on last Thursday, having occupied only four days with both the General Sessions and civil dockets. Very little was done on the civil docket, and as very many of the prisoners plead guilty the work of the General Sessions was very mnch expedited. The case against Kelly, which was in progress last Wednesday when our report closed, resulted in ac? quittal. The sentences imposed by Judge Norton were as follows : Nelson Shaw-burglary and Larceny -5 years in penitentiary. Richard Wilder-breaking into rail? road car-3 months in penitentiary. Will Love-larceny of live stock-$1 fine and 2 years in penitentiary. John Ludd-burglary and larceny 5 years in penitentiary. Thos. Owens and James Anderson burglary and larceny-1 year each in penitentiary. Wm. Holmes-housebreaking and larceny-1 year in penitentiary. Ben Green-same offense-1 year in penitentiary. Dave Mack-entering house with in? tent to steal-'2 months in penitentiary. Jacob Mack-housebreaking-1 year in penitentiary. Hammie Brown-housebreaking and larceny-1 year in penitentiary. Ben Spann-housebreaking-b" mos. in penitentiary. Geo. Singleton-assault and battery with intent to kill-$100 fine or 1 year in penitentiary. Paid fine. Wm. Mitchell-housebreaking and larceny-1 year in penitentiary. Fourteen prisoners, including Dave Somers, were taken to Columbia yes? terday morning, leaving the jail oc? cupied by only one prisoner. Brick Yard Burned. Last Monday morning the large brick plant of Messrs. J. Ryttenberg k Sons caught fire and everything being very dry the Annies spread rapidiy, consuming 300 cords of wood, 3 brick sheds, the clay shed and building over the engide. The entire loss amounts to $3,500, while insurance was only $2,200. The fire originated in the wood pile. Two kilns of brick were ready for burning and both are very much injured. One of the hand engines went out to the scene and did good work as plenty of water could be bad out of the brick holes. About 1,000 000 brick are on band and the firm can fill orders as usual. Work was im? mediately begun to replace the sheds and in a month's time the business will be running as before. - i- i ? mmm China's Soda is the best, and every one should test it. Base Ball Accident, During the game at Bishopville yesterday, between the Sumter and Bishopville boys, Robert Vinson, in sliding to a base, struck and broke bis arm in two places. He had it set and is out to-day with it in a sling. Oats and Peas. The following was received after our first forms had been printed, and therefore too late to make the change io this issue : Pleas* change price of Oats in my advertise? ment from 55 to 60 c's. per bushel and add a few Peas for sale at $1.00 per bushel. H HABBT. St. Joseph's Commencement. The 30th Annual Commencement of St. Joseph's Academy, of this city will take place tomorrow, (Thursday,) June 21st, at 6 o'clock pro. A treat is in store for visitors, in the way of a delightful play entitled "The Tournament of Idylcourt," in which ninteen young ladies of the Academy will take part. Tbe graduates this year are: Miss Nettie Weinberg, Manning ; Miss Mary Ferguson, Charleston ; Miss Etta Rose nd or f, Sumter. Stateburg High School. This flourishing school had its commence? ment exercises last Bight at the residence of Dr. W. E. Sparkman in the Stateburg neigh? borhood. The exercises were very interesting and were attended by a large and en th uei as tic audience of the parents and friends of the pupils. Mis3 Williams certainly has reason to congratulate herself on the showing the scholars made, and the scholars should feel proud of their teacher who bas labored so faithfully and with such suc? cess. The orator of the evening, Col. John J. Dargan, wa9 pleasantly introduced by the Rev. John Kershaw, but owing to the late? ness of the hour, Co!. Dargan did not deliver his address as contemplaeed. He merely felicitated the community on the success of the entertainment and on its possession of such a thoroagb teacher, attributing to Maj. W. R Find the credit of having started the school, and by untiring effort building it up to its present state of efficiency. Hood's Pills cure nausea, sick headache, indigestion, bitiousn3S. Try a box. Protection That Protects When a man insnres his life under the old form of insurance, he is simply assured that a certain sum will be paid to his wife, children, or heirs at his death. Good enough in its way, but there is a much better way. The Tontine Instalment Pol? icy of the Equitable Life not only insures but pro? tects the benificiary from loss of the insurance as well. For further par? ticulars, address W. J. RODDEY, Manager, Fer the Carolinas, Rock Hill, S. C. THE WASHINGTON HAND PRESf heretofore used by The Watchman and Southron, will be sold low for Cash. It will print an 8 column paper. Can you Keep a Secret ? We know that some of you can and that some of you can? not, but what we have to say this week is no secret, and you can tell it to your wives, sisters, mothers, sweethearts and cou? sins, husbands, fathers and brothers, that we have some extraordinary Bargains in Fresh and Seasonable Goods. forget that we still have an ele? gant line of the celebrated "Hermsdorf Fast Black Hosiery," And that to each purchaser of $1,00 or more we present a beautiful souvenir. Our Clothing and Fur* nighing Department 2 Cases lovely as- is the Pride of the City. sorted Ginghams A11 the newest md nobbiest At 8 cents, former retail price styles, in Men's, louths', Boys' 12? cents. Our buyer in New and Children's Clothing. Hats, York picked them up, that's Shirts, Hosiery and tfecWear, how we got them. He s on the will be found there, look-out for just these kind of bargains, and we give you the benefit. Get our Prices On Groceries before buying. Many other New J?j??? ?*8Tu. ^i?jo/deSe Goods quantity you can get .that also. We are selling-agents for a Have just been received and number of firms, and merchants you will find the prices aston- can buy certain lines of goods ishly low, even for these times from us leaper than else of Bed Rock prices. Don't ~here. Remember the Place. J, RYTTENBERG <j? SONS, N.W. Cor. Main & Liberty Sts., Sumter, S. C. New York Office, 84 West Broadway. May 2 SHOE DOUGLAS FOR GENTLEMEN. 50 Dress Shoo. Police Shoe, 3 Soles, r Workingmen. 75 for Boys. LADIES AND MISSES, .50 $2, $1.75 AUTION.-If any dealer yon W. L. Douglas at a reduced pries, says he has them with* it the name stamped the bottom, pat him down ?a?finad. W. L. DOUCLAS Shoes are stylish, easy fitting, and give better satisfaction'at the prices advertised than any other make. Try one pair and be con? vinced. The stamping of W. L. Douglas' name and jrice on the bottom, which guarantees their value, saves thousands of dollars annuaiiy to those who wear them. Dealers who push the sale of W. L. Douglas Shoes gain customers, "which helps to increase the sales on their full line of goods. They can afford to sell at a lea? profit, and we believe yon eau aa ve money by buying all your footwear of the dealer adver? Used below. Catalogue free upon application. W. JU DOUGLAS, Brockton. J. RYTTENBERG- & SONS.