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-~-Thw~fieet Contest. The reel contest waa palle* off at | o'clock on Main Street, and was witnessed hy a big crowd. It was close enough to be excit? ing, and nntil the time was announced there was doubt. Of coarse, the crowd was banking on Sum? ter, and wanted one of. the squads to win. it did not make much difference which. Yet the Columbia Independents bad lots of friends and admirers present. The Independents are a fine looking set of fire laddies, and their fire record, both in actual combat with-names, and tn contests like this, is ?ell known in Sumter. They are real firemen and know how to handle the reel and nozzle as well as the best. The squads are as follows : Ddgar Bet\ 3-W. J. McEagen, captain ; W. C. Bagna), W. S. Graham, A. 6. Flowers, Louis Lyons, D. China, W. R. Burgess, Phil. Miller, j. B. Miller, E. 0. Ingram, H. Dick? son, I. IL Motea, jr., Geo. P. McKagen, jr. Columha Jk&pxiieni Beti Squad.-C. R. McJankia, \ captain ; Pittman, Sweeney, McDougal, Sevens, Swygert, Dunning, Rad? cliffe, Kramer* E. 8. Allen. -John . Morin; captain ; ; T. Wilson, Joe Ville? neuve, Joba Power, Tom Milier, W.Bult, mao, R. T. Carr, Gue Epperson, C. J. Al pbonae, : John Barratt, Blandiog Durant Thi: m?ahers; of the : Independent Squad wera dressed in white tights and nary blue Delgar Squad 3, in nary blue blous? and knickerbockers. . , Monaghan Squad, 2, in red blouse ano* knickerbockers. The re^Mete^si?M-vat o'clock. Number iweighed^ pounds, which entitled them to 10 men to the reel and a hydrant man and a nozzle mani Kamber 3 weighed 680 ami bad 9 men and the two extras as above. ? The Independents weighed 608'. and was allowed 8 men and two extras. The course was from ScanVs to Rytten berj'i corner, where, connection was made with the hydrant-^ distance of one hundred yards. Col. J. A. Rhame, Mr. A. W. Sudar and Mr. S. H. Moses acted as judges. Mr. E. I. Reardon was derk. Kamber 2 ran first, time 35? seconds. Number 3, sewnd, time 33 seconds. The Independents, third, time 30 seconds. The prizes therefore go to the Independents and Delger 3. There was considerable kicking about the connection made with the nozzle by No. 3, and the manner in which the Independents used -a strap on the hose to facilitate making a quick connection witta*toe nozzle, but the judges'decided thav there was no violation of the-raWs. I ft? # '1 * ' U The Independents just ran away with their opponents. Had the street been level the time would have been "much faster. g >. *g THE 6EAB C0STE8T. Immediately after 'be reel co a test the grab test was run. 4 * The runs were mac e io : the same order as. above. ? * Monaghan Ko. 2, made th? run in 35$ se? conds. Delger Ko. 3, failed to make connection on account of a kcnfeia tbeh?ae, preventing it from aamjing, and wai? ruled out. The l&mqjemie?ls made run in . 29 seconds^** were ruled ont for pulling eft!the hes?4elwta?* todrant was reached, this gave the first prize ?r Monaghan No. 2. Delger Ko? 3, and the Independents then ran for tbs second prize. Delgar made the trip in 31^. The Independents made a fine run, but-the bau blew off, and they were ruled oat under the rales. Second prize went to DelgarNo. 3. The judges on the grab contest were: Messrs. E. H. Moses, A. W. Seder and S. Y. Delger. Main Street was crowded and the windows of the stores were filled with the ladies who are taking at much interest in the Carnival as say of the men. The ?-sntas??e Parade. The Fantastic Parade brought out a big crowd last night. Maia Street was thronged, and from Republican to Che Nixon House the sidewalks were almost blocked. The decora? tions of the stores and residences added a great deal to the attractions of the display along the Une of the parade, and the sigbt eeerers were unanimous ia their praises of that happy union of enterprise and artistic taste that marks every effort in this lice made ia Sumter. On Main Street toe d?corations receiving most praise from the passers by were: Schwartz Bros., O'Donnell k Co., the table in Ducker k Bukman's window, Chandler's and Bura'sjo>|k4eeuatto% Barnett, Brown, Cut tin o k Delgar, Dr. China's window, Ryr.ten berg's, Hammond's, the Monaghan Block, as a whole; Miss McDonalds and Levi's. Miss McDonald's decoration divided honors with the Monaghan Block and Burn's and Chand? ler. It is dificult to say which was the most admired. The decoration of the residences were espe? cially beautiful. Mr. R. P. Monaghan eclipsed all others, bot all were fes too oed with bunting and illuminated by long strings of Chinese lanterns. The Nixon House, Dr. Dick's, Mr. Rosen dofs, tbeJervey House, Mr. Mason's, Dr. China's, Mr. Nash's a od Mr. Lang he ry were cl! profusely decorated. The Fantastic Parade started from the Mon? umental Square, beaded by the Fourth Regi? ment Band in the big band wagon. Then came the ''Sacred White Elephant from Mayesville," with banner bearers and body guard. [The sacred beast was a calm and geurie white ox that bas recently received emancipation Mom, the, .plow.] Mr. Sid. Stubbs occupied vUte post-, of-honor, astride the beast's back. Then came Tod Folsom in j a billy goat cart .surrounded tty lanterns and j flags. Rex. rtbe.writer guesses] followed in j an oz cart, symbolic of agr icu I tore,' patience ! and frugality, surrounded by bis cou rt beau- I ties. The Devil-there were several of them this j time-and the angels followed arrayed in long white robes and bearing torches. ' Frank Little, the only original, brought up the ?ear of the procesal ors as the clown, astride the trick mule. Tee parade was a success and Dr. Dick and Mr. J. N. Alphonse deserve mach credit for getting it op. mmm ? ?-<-mm The grand fire works display at Monumen? tal Sqcar* will bej-in at 7 p. m. this evening, instead of 8 p. m. Trna change is rendered essential on account of the bicycle parade. The Item reporter bas been told that the fire work display will be unusually fine, and the public are urged to be present, and bring the little folks. ' Toe bicycle parade this evtuiag will be one of the most io tera? ting features of the Carni? val program. Ii "s said there will be many riders io line. The participants will meet and the parade will form st 6 30, p. m. The parade will start st 7 30, p. m., sharp, and will go from Monumental Square down Liberty to Sumter ; down Sumter to Bartlett; down Bartlett to Main ; up Main to Warren ; Warren to Washington street and up Wash? ington to Monumental ? Square, wheo the prize will be awarded. Three prizes will be awarded for the best decorated wheel. $5.00 for the finest ; $3 00 for the second ; $2.00 for the third. Hood's Pills cure nausea, sick headache indigestion and biliousness. 25c. The New York World for sale by H. G. 08teen k Co. THE crRL'AT FtTG-A-WTTG OF THE HIGH HILLS. ~ ?> ?. ? Few Philosophic Reflections by Henry R. COLUMBIA, S. C., October 15tb, 1894. Mr. Editor; While the Watchman and Southron is a bitter Straightest paper it is ?erj respectable, sod tries bard, seemingly, to deal with men and measures in a just and fair spirit. So I was surprised to see the little editorial trying to make it appear that the Re? formers proposed to run a man against Mr. Melle? because be saw fit to "rebuke Railroad Commissioner Thomas for his impertinent and unauthorized letter" to the Senator and Representatives of Sumter county, asking them to define their political position on tbe questions of the day. The Editor knows he is unjust to the Re? formers, for he bas seen them tried and proved. We Reformers all know that the Haskel] ism, which the Watchman and Southron and Mr. Frank Mellen espoused and indepen? den Usn, of all kind means the negro, and we assure the Watchman amt Southron that they need feel no fear ot' us We will go to the polls and cast our rotes for Mr. Frank M?l? lete: ?fy letter to the Senator and Representa? tives, was not as yon say, impertinence. The Straigbtouts all over the State were making an effort to run an independent ticket. In the io teres ts of the faction which bas honored me by fleeting me their leader, I wrote these gentlemen a respectful letter asking them to publicly define their politicial position, - that oar people, whose votes they seek in the general election, might know that they re? garded their pledge and oath. aad would do their duty by supporting the State ticket and the Democratic nominee Dr. J. W. Stokes, for Congress. I thank the Senator and four Representatives tor their gentlemanly, re? spectful and courteous reply. Our people know by the reply that they are not called upon to support a lot of traitors to the primary. I am told on good authority that Mr. T. B.'Joboston, Independent Republican candidate for Congress, who bas always affiliated with the negro, has been promised the Conservative Vote of Sumter county against that lifelong Democrat and scholarly gentlemen Dr. J. W. Stokes, the nominee of the D?mocratie party for Congress. You are pledged and took a solemn oath to support the nominees of the Democratic party. You are not supporting Dr. Stokes as you have sworn to do. At the general election we Re? formers intend to do our duty and cheerfully support every man on the Democratic ticket. You know we did it in the last election under greater provocation than we bave had this time. So we beg you will cease making your littlespitefuI flings at the Reformers, and do your sworn doty by all the nominees of the Democratic partyi " W H. R. THOMAS. Literary. Tbe Rev. John Kershaw-?elivered a lecture before the iiomter -Library. Association last Wednesday evening; that was thoroughly en? joyed by the audience present. Be dealt principally with what might be termed the unwritten history of the realm, for much of it is to be found only in traditions and in musty old manuscripts. Mr. D. M. Yoong read a portion of the oration Of ex-Governor James R. Hammond on the Life and Character of Calhoun, deliv? ered before the Charleston City- Cou neil, by request, in 1850. Mr. Young** delivery was unusually good.. He was familiar with his subject and threw life and character into the reading. 1 Col. J. J. Dargan, President of the Asso? ciation announced that Gen. Edward McCrady, of Charleston, and other well known men have consented to deliver ad? dresses during tbe winter. Rev. J. W. Deniers lecture, "Moonshine," was beard by a large audience-for a lecture -on Thursday evening. It was intensely amusing,- and was so enjoyable that it is boped tint Mr. Daniel will before long deliver another. It is gratifying to be able to note that Solicitor John S. Wilson has improved so decidedly that be may be able to resume bis duties before tbe work of the present circuit is concluded. The constables began raiding blind tigers rn Coombia on Thursday last. They bad search warran ts and proceeded in an orderly manner. | Ex VWPresident Morton, the Republican candidate for Governor of New, York bas got ton into a soap by importing an English coachman under contract. The penalty is $1000. Chief Justice Bleck ley, of Georgia, bas resigned. He gives as tbe principal reason, that there is more work than five men ought to do, and there are only three judges. Anyone can find anything that is usually kept in a first-class drug boose, at lowest figures, at the City Drag Store, A. J. China, proprietor. China's Soda is tbe best. All you wast is to try it once and you will cali again. Any flavor from a tost y z. Why continue paying to foreigners all we .can make for life insurance when we can get .better results at borne for one-third the cost ? ?nd the money is kept at home where we need it. This is co-operative life. A conflict ts impending in Guiana, So?th America, between Venezuela and England. This fact is interesting, inasmuch as tile (United States may be draws into it ta de? fence of the Monroe doctrine. The St. Mary's Catholic Abstinence Society of Knoxville, Tenn.? bas adopted emphatic resolutions regarding tbe liquor trafile. Tte resolutions recite that the object of the society is to train the Catholic youth io paths of sobriety and morality, tbat they may be? come practical Catbofces and patriotic Ameri? can citizens ; that the society realizes that toe strongest impediment to the consummation af these objects, as weH as the greatest evil which confronte the Aoerican people, is in? temperance, and that it contemplates with horror the result of intemperance and "es? pecially deplores the misery entailed on Catholics aod tbe odium cast on them as a re- : ligious denomination. On the Diamond, Tfce base ball game between Sumter and Coltfitnbia proved to be a regular Waterloo for tbe latter. Colombia was not io it alongside of James and Gibson, Sumter's battery, aod, to consequence, tbe Game Cocks wiped up the diamond with them to the tune of 20 toO. The game was witbont a feature to recommend it. _ There is no medicine so otten needed in every borne and so admirably adapted to tbe purposes for which it is intended, as Cham? berlain's Pain Balm. Hardly a week passes bnt some member of toe family has need of it. A toothache, or headache may bo cored by it. A touch of rheumatism or neuralgia quieted. Tho severe pain of a boro or scald promptly relisved and'tbe sore healed in much less time that wheo medicine bas to be sent for. A sprain may be promptly treated before ioflamation sets in which insures a cure in about one-third of the time other? wise required. Cots and bruises should re? ceive immediate treatment before toe parts become swollen, which can only be done wheo Pain Balm is kept at band. A sore throat may be cured before it becomes serious. A troublesome corn may be removed by ap? plying it twice a day for a week or two. A lame back may be cured and several days of valuable time saved or a pain in the side or chest relieved without paying a doctor bill. Procure a 50 cent bottle at once and you will never regret it. For sale by Dr. A. J. China. Tn a Sioux Falte paper on a recent Son day appeared an advertisement, "steooe rapber wanted." Miss Eva Hames, of Sa lera, saw the *d., bat Sioux Falls is forty 6ve miles from Salem, d there would be no train to that city uutil late Monday, and before tbat time half a dozen persons might apply for the place. Miss Humes therefore attired herself io a jaunty bicycle suit, provided herself with a luncheon, mounted her wheel and made nearly fifty miles over a rougb and billy -oad to Sioux Falls, and early Monday morning applied in person, for the position and got it. Just received one of the finest and best assorted lines of Perfumery ever brought to the town. Prices low and goods guaranteed, at A. J. China's. To join the Home Product Co-operative will cost you $5.00 and then one dollar when a member dies-about $10 per annum. That is cheap enough for $1,000 insurance. Losses cost old lines less than that, with all their expenses. Co-operation beats the world for low rates in anything. Deafness Cannot be Cared by local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure Deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an inflamed condition of the mucous lin? ing of tbe Eustachian Tube. Wben this tube gets inflamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect bearing, and when it is entirely closed Deafness is the result, and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition, bearing will be destroyed forever ; nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free. F. J. CHENEY k CO., Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists, 75c. A Household Treasure. D. W. Fuller, of Canajoharie, N. Y., soys that he always keeps Dr. King's New Discovery in the boase and his family bas always found the very best results follow its use ; that he would not be without it, if procurable. G. A- Dyke man Druggist, Catskill, N. Y., says that Dr King's New Discovery is undoubtedly the best Cough remedy ; that he has used it in his family for eight years, and it bas never failed to do all tbat is claimed for' ii Why not try a remedy so long tried and tested. Trial bottles free at J. F. W. LeLonoe's Drag Store. Regular size 60c. and $1:00. 3. 1 Notice. Highest cash price paid for cotton seed. All who have seed for sale or to exchange for meal er feed will do well to see me before sell? ing. I am an old buyer and eau give toe people great advantages. Give me a call at office on Main Street, or at C. S. k N. R. R. Respectfully, W. B. BOT?. There is no use in writing on shoddy paper when good, smooth paper can be bought from H. G. osteen k Co., for the same price. Paper by the ream, half ream or quarter ream is the real economical way to buy. H. G. Osteen k Co., sell it that way. PALPITATION OF THE HEART. Shortness of Breath, Swell? ing ol Legs and Feet. "For about four years I was trou? bled with palpitation of the heart, shortness of breath and swelling of the legs and ?eet. At limes I would faint. I was treated by the best phy? sicians in Savannah, Ga., with no re? lict I then tried Tarions Springs, without benefit. Finally I tried Dr. Miles' Heart Cure also his ??erre and Liver Pills. Af? ter beginning to take them J felt better! I continued taking them and X am now in oetter health than for many years. Since myrecoTery I have gained fifty pounds in weight. I hope this state? ment may be of value %o> some poor sufferer. " E. B. SUTTON, Ways Station, Ga. Dr. Miles' Heart Cure is scfld on a positive guarantee that the first bottle will benefit. All druggists sell it at Si, 6 bottles for $5, or it will be sent, ?prepaid, on receipt of price by the Dr. Mites Medical Co., .Elkhart. Ind. For sale by Dr. A. J.China, Sumter S. C., RICE, RICE, RICE. We solicit consignments of ROUGH RICE IN ANY QUANTITY. All consignments milled and reshipped or sold promptly. Rates moderate. WEST POINT MILLS CO. Sept. 26._Charleston, S. C. FOR SALE. THAT TRACT of land in Sumter County, S. C., containing 200 acres, more or tess, and bounded as follows: North, by public road from City of Sumter to Cane Savannah ; East, by lands of Jno. T. Baker ; Sooth, by run of Cane Savannah ; West, by lands of Jno. F. Gamble, and of Miles H. Plowden ; same being arable land and now under cultivation. For terms apply to C. G. MATTHEWS k CG., Cotton Factors, Charleston, S. C. Liberal advances made on consignments of cotton. Sept. 19-3m FOR -FULL ASSORTMENT BEST NEW GARDEN SEED, -FULL LINE Fret Drugs anil Meals, CALL ON J. S. HUGHSON & CO., Monaghan Block. MAIN STREET, Feb 8. SUMTER, S. C. j S10,000. Sale Regardless of Cost! Commencing Thursday, September 20, And continuing until the entire stock, valued at $10,000 is disposed of? The stock slightly damaged by water in the recent fire, and consisting of Clothing, Sh Dry Goods, Harness, i? ?n? Dress Goods, Blankets, mis' taps' Groceries, Etc, JUVSTBE DISPOSED OF To make room for our new Stock, and will be sold regard? less of Cost. Call early and make your selections? Rembert Marshall I Go., Corner Main and Republican S ts., Sumter, S. C. To Yon Who Write j To Yon I Who Bny "SJ Books or Letters: \ \ School Books: ? Has your impatient pen ever caught in your paper right ic the midst of a special spurt to get abreast with your brain ? How many a bright idea bas been lost forever this way. Splash flies the ink-and the thought is gone !-swallowed up in a treach? erous wave of irritation. Sometimes the pen is to blame : oftener the paper.. Bat never the latter if you use Blair's Wiitin Tablets which are made of the best stock only, smooth of surface, even in fin? ish, with no broken-fibre traps for the unwary quill. For sale by 0, G. OSTBEN ? CO., XJBSBTY STE ST, Why should yon pay unreasonable prices for books, when you can get them from H. G. OSTEEN A CO. To Yon At WHOLESALE PRICES. J SUMTER, S.C. * By a special arrangement we are Belling all books used in the Public School and other schools of this city at prices quoted io the wholesale list. We have a full line of Tablets, Pens, Pencils, Erasers, Inks, and everything needed by school children. warn & co., LIBERTY STfiEST, SUMTER, S. C. ii I who tr? FENS, INK, Paper, Blank Books: At H. G. OSTEEN A CO'S You can get everything that you want at the lowest prices. We are so situated that we c?n afford to make prices closer than any one else. AU Goods are new and of the best quality. No shop? worn goods. We make a specialty . of School Supplies and also keep* a foll line of Stationery, Blanks Books, Etc. Come and inspect our goods. I lim ft (JO, j LLIBERTY STREET, f SUMTER, S. C. $ .muuNiitMMtiiiiiMiiMimiiMiiini (Are J I YouT j z out of employment, or in : I a position that you do not ? I like ? Possibly the solic- : siting of Life Insurance is \ i 3'cur special forte. Many S ?people have, after trial,; sheen surprised at their: I fitness for it. To all such \ lit has proved a most con-i ; genial and profitable occu- ; : pation. The Management S [of the ? I Equitable Life [ sin the Department of the: ? Carolinas, desires to addi : to its force, some agents : j of character and ability. \ I Write for information, : : W. J. Roddey, Manager, S j Rock HUI, S. C. I THE NEW FRENCH RHEUMATISM LOTION, bj an eminent French Physi? cian, cares Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Lum? bago, all Diseases of the Skin quickly, often immediately; however, Rheumatisms of long standing require some time to be cared ; but ' they are relieved whenever the Lotion is ap : plied. Cramp9 in the limbs, hands, etc., pre : cu3orrs to parJal paralysis, are cured irame ! diatelv. Price $1.00 at DeLomoe's Pharmacy. I July 18. ?T HARDWARE! R. W. D?RANT & SON; ?T?E OLD BEHABIE." -Are now prepared to Offer Lower Prices than Ever. -CALL FOR WEAT YOU WANT Our Stock is Complete. We have added to oar immense Stock of Hardware ? large line of PAINTS, OILS, ETC, jj?lllgg Harness, Saddles, Great Bargains in Leather, &c Guns, Pistols, etc. -HEADQUARTERS FOR Powder, Shot and Shells (loaded and empty.) Engine Supplies, Belting, etc. Headquarters for COOKING- and Heating Stoves. _WARRANTED,_ NO. 1! .ci? ? i One Car Load Horses to arrive about October 4, at HARBY'S STABLES. Sumter, Sept. 27, '94.