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sword. I suited myself with another many years ago, and you have used this one gal? lantly. Xever have I seen Indians make a better fight. And so that is Otomie, Montezuma's daughter and your wife? Still handsome and royal, I see. Lord, Lord, it is many years ago, and yet it seems but yesterday that I saw her father die, a Christian hearted man, though no CJhristian, and one whom we dealt ill with. May God forgive us all! Well madam, none can say that you have a Christian heart if a certain tale that I have heard of what passed yonder some three nights since is true. But we will speak no more of it, for the savage blood will shew, and you are pardoned for your husband's sake,, who saved my comrades from the sacri? fice." To all this Otomie listened, standing still like a statue, but she never answered a word. Indeed she had spoken very rarely since that dreadful night of her unspeak? able shame. "And now, friend Wingfield," went on the Captain Diaz, * "what is your purpose? You are free to go where you will. Whith? er, then, will you go?" "Ido not know," I answered. '.Years ago,* when the Aztec emperor gave me my Ufe and this princess, my wife, in mar? riage, I swore to be faithful to him and his cause and to fight for them till Popo ceased to vomit smoke, till there was no king in Tenoctitlan .and the people of Anahuac were no more a people. " "Then you are quit of your oath, friend, for all these things have come about, and there has been no smoke on Popo for these two years. Now, if you will be advised by me, you will turn Christian again and en? ter the service .of Spain. But come, let us to supper. We can talk of these matters afterward. " So we sat down to eat by tho light of torches in the banqueting hall with Ber? nai Diaz and some other of the Spaniards. Otomie would have left us, and though the captain bade her stay she ate nothing and presently slipped away from the chamber, report to the viceroy. "Then the Captain Diaz bade him begone to hell if he wished and report to the devil, saying that he had always believed that he had escaped thence by mistake, and they parted in wrath who, since the day of noche triste, never loved each other much, the end of it being that Sarceda rides for Mexico within an hour to make what mischief he can at the vice? roy's court, and I think that you are well rid of him." "Father," said my son to me, "who is that Spaniard who looks so cruelly upon us?" .."That is he of whom I haye told you, son, De Garcia, who has been the curse of our race for two generations, who betrayed your grandfather to the holy office and murdered your grandmother, who put me to torture, and whose ill deeds are not done with yet Beware of him, son, now and ever, I beseech you. " i Now we were come to the palace, almost the only house that was left standing in the City of Pines. Here an apartment was given to us at the end of the long building, and presently a command was brought to us that I and my wife should wait upon the Spanish Captain Diaz. So we went, though Otomie desired me to stay behind, leaving our son alone in the chamber, where food had been brought to him. I remember that I kissed him be? fore I left, though I do not know what moved me to do so, unless it was because I thought that he might be asleep when I returned. The Captain Diaz had his quar? ters at the other end of the palace, some 200 paces away. Presently we stood before him. He was a rough looking, thickset man well in years, with bright eyes and an honest fac\ like the face of a peasant who has toiled a lifetime in all weathers, only the fields that Diaz tilled were fields of war, and his harvest had been the lives of men. Just then he was joking with some common soldiers in a strain scarcely suited to nice ears, but so soon as he saw us he ceased and came forward. I saluted him, after the Indian fashion, by touching the earth with my hand, for what was I but an Indian captive? "Your sword," he said briefly as he scanned me with his quick eyes. I unbuckled it from my side and handed it to him, saying in Spanish: - **Take it, captain, for you. have con? quered; also it does but come back to its owner." For this was the same sword that I had captured from one Bernai Diaz in the fray of the noche triste. He looked at it; then swore a great oath and said: "I thought that it could be no other man. And so we meet again thus after so many years. Well you gave me my life1 once, and I am glad that I have lived to pay the debt Had I not been sure it was you, you had not won such easy terms, friend. How are you named? Nay, I! know what the Indians call you. " "I am named Wingfield." "Friend Wingfield, then, for I tell you that I would have sat beneath yonder, devil's house, " and he nodded toward the teocaM; "till you starved upon its top. Nay, friend Wingfield, take back tire |TO BE CONTINUAD.] More Eaids ! Constables SAW Newman and Geo. Just Brown, raided the business place of Sam Hursr, on Liberty Street, Thursday morning in senrrh of whiskey. This is the second raid on the Sitoie place, but before, it was called Jonn T. Hurst's place. However, Con? stable Newman says they raided Sam F. Hurst's place aod seized two demijohns. One cootaioed about three quarts of whiskey, and another about one quart. The constables also confiscated a number of tumblers, bar bottles, etc. The same constables, Newman aod Brown, captured two cases of whiskey and one five gallon keg at the C. S. k N. railroad depot. One case was consigned to Jackson Clark, Rimini, ano another to Fred Greeo, Rimini. The keg was consigned to W. P. Newcomb, banning. COD s table G. M. Barrett made soother whiskey capture Thursday. He went to Elliott, S. C., on the C. S. k N. R. R , and seized two kegs of whiskey from the expresa car, and ooe keg of whiskey after it was delivered from the freight depot. The kegs were consigned to T. R. Anderson and Warren McLeod. The jug was taken from the custody of A. F. Bird. Constable Barrett, as usual re-sbipped all the whiskey to Dispensary Commissioner D. X. Trailer, Colombia. The constables are making it bot for j whiskey shippers and consignees, around Sumter. The Home Prodnct Co-operative Life As? sociation, as its name implies, is one that should be patronized by nor people. Read their little leaflet. It contains new festeres of Life Insurance, and the reflex benefit from it should be well worth the cost. THE CARNIVAL. The Bicycle Races. AD immense crowd attended the Bicycle Races Wednesday, Udie3. gentlemen Hnd children. Io fact, the Grand Stand was packed, and the quarter stretch, also. All of the races were interesting and fine, and some were very close and exciting, and the enthu? siasm of the spectators ran high. R. S. Roach, champion rider, of Columbia, delighted the crowd by appearing, for the first time, on the local race course. He had many admirers in the crowd. STENTS. Ut. One Mile, Novice -Watson, Moore and Sanders. Watson woo. Time, 3.19. 2nd. Onf Fourth Mile, Open-Yt S Roach, S. J Ryttenberg. Roach won. Time, H6.4-5 3rd. One Mile Handicap.-S J. Ryttenberg, R. S. Roach, W. Bultman. Bultmao pot 20 feet start. Ryttenberg and Roach started at the scratch. Roach came in first. Time, 2.56 2-5. Bult rm. n. second. 4th. One Mile, 3 15 Clase.-Ryttenberg, Bultmao, Moore. Ryttenberg won. Time, 4.02. Batim?n second. Time, 4.02*. Uh. One-half Mile, Open.-Roach, Rytten? berg.. Roach won Time, 1.52J. &h. Two Mile Handicap.-Roach, Rytten? berg, Bultman. Bultman got 20 feet start. Roach and Ryttenberg started at the scratch. Roach woo. Time, 6.41. Ryttenberg second. The eighth lap was very exciting, and Roach just flew away from bis opponents ; while the finish for second place, between Bultman and Ryttenberg, was very close And exciting. Not more than haif a wheel's difference in the two I at the finish. Bultman was not in good I condition, owing to bis running with the Reel Squad Tuesday. Ryttenberg woo ; but was also ont ef traini og. The Colored Band dispensed fine music. Every one present enjoyed the races. Starter-H. B. Bloom. Referee-A. C. Phelps. Time Keepers-E Mason, H. W. Hood. Judges-Neil O'Donnell, \. H.Moses, jr, R. P. Monaghan. i ! Professor Zeno, the aeronaut made three j successful balloon ascensions and parachute leaps at Bicycle Park The large balloon shot up ?ike a sky rocket with Prof. Zeno dang? ling from the parachute which was attached to the balloon. In less time than it takes to write it, the balloon bad gone so hie h that the aeronaut attired in red tights looked like a red doll baby. It was an exciting scene, a daring, but well accomplished feat. When almost out of sight, when bul a mere speck in the sky, the aeronaut detached the parachute. For a short distance man and parachute glided downward with the rapidity of greased lightning, but suddenly the para? chute flew open and gently fluttering in the air the man and bis parachute gracefully de? scended to the ground at a distance of about a half-mile from the Grand Stand. Fire Works. A FINE SHOW, WELL MANAGED. After the Bicycle Parade Wednesday night the crowd repaired to Monumental Square, to view the Garnirai Fire Works. To say that the fire works display was, fine would only be putting it mild. It was no ordinary affair by any means. . The Committee io charge evidently understood fis-busrness, and meant to make a success of the affair, and they cer? tainly did. Innumerable sky rockets? Roman candles, skee devils, set pieces and hundreds of other popping, fizzling fire works kept the eyes of the crowd busy looking first from one to another piece as they were set off, and turned night into day. The Balloon ascensions were pretty ?nd a decided success. There is not space for a detailed description, but will say that taken as ? whole, ?he Game Cock City Carnival Fire Works Exhibition was a good show and well managed. The Bicycle Parade. Sumter's streets were packed, crowded and jammed with an eager, auxious crowd to witness the grand Bicycle Parade. It was a sieht well worth remembering. No one has ever seen such a crowd on Sumter's streets. About 7 10, the parade started from Monu? mental Square, headed by the Fourth Regi? ment Band in their magnificently decorated band wagon. The parade was creditable and an unusually pretty eight. Many ladies, gentlemen and children were in line. Some of the get ups and wheel decorations were new to Sumter, and as pretty as could be. Mr. I. H. Moses Jr., had a boat mounted over bis wheel and gaily headecked with lan? terns^, flowers, etc Miss Bertie China's parasol, or Japanese umbrella, and little Margie Monaghan's cos? tume were perhaps the most interesting feature. But each and every wheel and rider in the long line reflected much credit upon themselves, and Sumter. The line of march was down Liberty to Main, up Main to Bartlett, returned to Liber? ty, up Liberty towards C. S. & N., and return to Main, down Main to Warren, from Warren to Washington, down Washington back to Monamental Square, when the prizes were awarded as follows for the best decora? ted wheels : First, I. H. Moses, Jr., $5.00. Second, Miss Bertie China, $3.00. Third, little Margie Monaghan, S2.00. Everything went off very nicely, not a single mishap that is known. The riders were cheered and applauded and the immense crowd seemed happy, pleased and wild with delight. Best of order was maintained and Sumter's bicycle parade was a grand success in every particular and one of the most important and pleasing portions of the Carnival program. The Grand Military Ball. The Grand Military Ball of the Game Cock City Carnival, at Armory Hall, Wednesday night, was, as anticipated, a very elaborate and enjoyable affa r. The elite of the Palmetto State were there. Beautiful women, attired in lovely gowns; gallant men, in full evening dress suits; handsome soldiers of Sumter Light Infantry, in full dress uniform ; visitors by the score. The costumes of the ladies were tasty, and excelled in point of beauty only by the faces of the fair ones who wore them. The German was led by Mr. B. B. Mc Creery, of Columbia, as given io The Item. He had no particular lady with him, bat gracefully waltzed from one to auother. The ball room, so artistically decorated, was, indeed,, au inspiring scene, and the band-bow it did play ! Tbe famous Fourth Regiment orchestra, of Sumter, furnished the music, and, as usual, acquitted themselves in a creditable manner. Every one present appeared to have a very nice time, and the happy couples skipped the light fantastic toe until the "wee sma' hours of the moro," and, at last, to the beautiful strains of "Home S weet Home," filed out, and the grand ball was over. An attempt was made to secure a complete list of the participants and the costumes of the ladies, but it could not be done, so they are reluctantly omitted. The Colt Show. The Colt Show was the event of Thurs? day. A large crowd was present at the Bicycle Park, aod the beautiful specimens of horseflesh had many admirers. The show bas proved not only a success as a part of the Carnival, bot it has proved to many doubters that fine stock can be and is being raised in this section. There were more first prize colts exhibited than there were blue ribbons at the disposition of the committee of judges; ?nd the writer now suggests that there be a? Annual Colt Show in this city, carnival or no carnival. The Judges were Col. E. R. Mciver, of Darlington, Capt. B. G. Pierson, of this city and Mr. A J. Moses, of Atlanta, Ga. The judges inspected the colts, and without con? ferring together, each wrote the number of his first choice on a slip and banded it to Mr. H. H?rby, of the Colt Show Commit? tee, who annouced the result. lu several instances the judges were unanimous. The following is a comple'e list of the enteries and telts how the prizes were awarded : Class I, Stallions and Geldings, 2-year-old Entries : 1. Bay, 2 years, R. M. Jenkins. 2. Chestnut, 18 months aod 4 days, W. L Saunders-Blue Ribbon. 3. Sorrel, 2 years, T. E. Richardson. 4. Black, 2 years, R E. Kirvio. 5. Bay, 2 years and 2 months, W. E. M i ms-Red Ribbon. Class I, Fillies, 2-year-old. Entries : 1 Bay, 2, years, 5 moDths, D. V. Keels Red Ribbon. 2. Bay, 2 years, H. B. Richardson. 3 Roan, 2 years, English Williamson. 4. Sorrel, 2 years, 3 months, W. L. Saun? ders, Palmetto Stock Farm-Blue Ribbon. 5. Bay, 2 years, Miss Bessie Jervey. Class II, Stallions and Geldings, 1-year old. Entries : 1. Bay, 9 months old, J. P. Brock-Blue Ribbon. 2. Bay, 15 nicoths, E. B. Muldrow-Red Ribbon. 3. Bay, 18 months, W. J. Andrews. Class II, Fillies, 1-year old. Entries: I. Bay, 1 year old. D. V K'<r?U. 2 Soriel. 1 year, 5 months. W L. Saun? ders, Palmetto Stock Farm- Blue Ribbon, 3. B?y, 17 mouths, Shep. Nash. 4. Grey, 15 months. Col. J. H. Wilson. 5 Bay, 3 months. R. W. Jenkins. 6. Bay, 18 months, f>. W. Davis 7. Iron-Grey, 16 months, C. E. Rembert Red Ribbon. 8. Bay, 6 week?, E. S. Kennedy. 9. Bay, 2 weeks, E. S. Kennedy. 10. Bay, 4 months, E. H. Deas. Sweepstakes. There were ni?e entries for the sweepstakes prize. Two of them being black fillies two years old by Mr: D. E. Wells, who arrived too late to enter for the class show. The prize was awarded to the Palmetto Stock Farm filly, "Rapids," which won first prize among the fillies in class II. She is a beautiful sorrel, 17 months old, sired by Niagara and is a highly bred racer. The Tournament. The gallant Knights of the lance, arrayed io becoming costumes, contested in the grand Game Cock City Carnival Tournament Thurs? day afternoon at Graham's Park. After forming in lin?? up in the city, the Kingbts headed by the Colored Brass Band, of Sum? ter, rode out to the scene of contest. Mr. W. Y. L. Marshall, Chairman of the Tournament Committee, Col. J. J. Dargan and Col. J. A. Rhame led the procession. After the usual preliminaries, the judges, clerk and time keeper were selected. Maj. H. F. Wilson, Henry J. Harby. Col. J. A. Rbame, W. H. Ingram aod E. I. Rear? don, were the judges. Mr. Ingram acted as official timekeeper, aod Chairman Marshall appointed E. I. Reardon clerk. Col. Dargan and Chairman Marshall, acted as Heralds. The following are the Knights entered, their number, and score of rings secured by each one after three rides, with a chance ai three rings at each ride : W. S. Thompson, 4. D. R. DuRant, 7, L. E. Brailsford, 6, J. A. Blackwell, 7, Valley Hoggins, 9, L. D Jennings, 9. R. E. Durant, 8, Peter Melle?, 4, W. E. Sparkman, 3, W. D. McLeod, 3, W. F. Hodson, 5. Jennings and Huggins tied for first aod ran over three times, resulting in a grand total of 18 to 17, in favor of Jennings. Hug? gins being next highest secured second prize aod R. E. DuRant, third prize. .Mr. Jennings crowned as Queen of Love and Beauty, Miss Allie Burkett, Mr. Huggins made no selection, and as Mr. R. E. DuRant is a benedict, as the winner of third prize be did not select a maid of honor, so his brother, B. R. Durant, the next highest single score, crowned as First Maid of Honor, Miss Mamie McCallum, of Sumter. After the coronation the crowd dispersed. The Tournament was largely attended, very interesting and a complete success.. Col. Dargan's address was well timed and appro pirate to the occasion. .?25.00, $15.00, and $10.00 were the first, second and third prizes. THS TBADES DISPLAY. Like the Merchants it Represented, it Surpasses all Others. An Even Fifty Displays in Line. Second Only to Mardi Gras. The Grand Final of the Game Cock City ? Carnival was the Trades Display. It was a grand final in truth, and will not be made to take second place until another Game Cock City Carnival is held. The merchants spared no expense to have floats artistic in design, handsome in appear? ance and representative of their business. Among the spectatiog thousands crowding Main Street along the entire business por? tion of the streets, there were many persons, who have witnessed similar displays io the principal cities of the North and South and at least a score of them told the writer that the Little Game Cock City surpassed any? thing they had ever seen, excepting the Mardi Gras of New Orleans alone. This may seem like an extravagent state? ment, and will scarcely be credited by those who were not present, bot is a cold indisputable fact, nevertheless. The writer bas himself seen a number of Trades Dis? plays but none of them could vie with that of the Game Cock City Carnival. All things conspired to add to the success of the Dis? play and there was not one thing left to be desired, unless it was that a few of Sumter's merchants, other business men and manu? facturers were not represented. None cow regret this more than these very men who were absent from this perfect picture of Sum ter's enterprise Next rear they will 1 floats in line. The procession WHS formed af thc- C Line depot and proceeded up Main stree Warreu, down Warren to Washing Washington to Liberty and down Libertv the C. S. & N. depot, where the display banded. The following was the order of thedispl The City Police Force, in foll unifc mounted. The Fourth Regiment B*nd F. W. Cr083W?ll, t?e Grocer, n hands float. J. D Craig, the old Reliable Furui dealer. Spann & Co., the new Grocers Hand* Delivery Wagon and a handsome flcaf. F. C. Stoney, the Tailor, and Jos. Le* the Barber. Front part of fl jat, tailors work; rear, barber shaving hts customers, Frank O'Donnell, the Grocer. W. J. Andrews, the Restauran ter Green Grocer. Arthur Belitzer, the Furniture dealer i manufacturer ; miniature parlor. R. Sf. ? L. W. Jenkins, New Opera Ho Store, a float surmounted by the De Unless this signified that they are playing devil with prices on groceries, the purdie is the dark as to what the Prince ot Darke was doing on that float. Ducker k Bultman, a mammoth float fil with au assortment of the varied st< bandied, and a number of clerks at their p ot duty. L. W. Joye, the Main street Grocer. The Sumter Ice Manufacturing Co. A lm float, brilliantly illuminated, Siled w blocks of crystal ice, several of which' hi fish, ears of corn, flowers frozen in the eenie surmounted by cedai trees frosted over w cotton fleeces W. H. Waties, decorated delivery wage Jacob Bradwell, the butcher, float conta i ng the fatted calf, on foot. Eugene Hogan, the butcher, two immei steers. Rerobert, Marshall k Co., Inrge float bei iug a transparency in shape of coffin-4tT Funeral of High Prices." T. C. Scaffe, the Tinner , and Hoosebc Furnisher, large float containing an asso ment of goods anda large beater, illuminate W. H. Yates, large decorated special c livery wagon. Geo. F. Epperson, decorated six seat bu board. Schwerin k Co, the Wholesale and Reti Grocer, a very large float filled with goo and a regiment of pretty girls in cos tu m and fat children who eat groceries fro Schwerin k CO.'S store. Thomas Hammond, the Re-Distributer Dry Goods, a float artistically decorated wi fine silks, handsome cloaks and dry goods all sorts. China's Drug Store, mammoth float fill' with drugs, medicines and toilet article Toilet articles made the particular feature the float. J. Ryttenberg k Sons, Wholesale and Ret? Dealers in general merchandise clothing, fit dres? goods and everything that man wan to eat wear or use. A large float represen iDg a parlor scene; fitted up handsome! with goods from dry goods and clothing d partments. A large float representing model grocery filled with faucy and stap groceries and canned goods. Special deliver wagon distributing packages of flour an cigarettes. Schwartz Bros., Palace Dry Goods Emp ri urn; a large float, fitted up in minature < the Emporium, representing counter covere with handsome silks, dress goods, lace clerk and purchaser in attendance. The flot coutained also five elaborately dressed bus originally exhibited at the World's Fair, , b Dr. Warner, the corset manufacturer. ? grand millinery display. W. M. Graham, Dealer in carriages, bug gies, etc. A large float contained a bug? that was a marvel'of beauty. L W. Folsom, the Jeweller, a float reprt seating his business. Z E. Walker, the colored grocer, decora ted special delivery. F. B. Grier, the Game Cock ' Racket Store a float filled with goods artistically arranged O'Donnell k Co., one of the handsome* and most original floats' in line. The fron part of the float represented a general mercban dize store, with the goods showily arranged tbe rear part of the float represented a cottoi field. Stalks, full of open cotton, filled tbi rear part of the float, with, several negroei picking cotton. Above the field was a ban uer inscribed, "Our Misfortune." Levi Bros , float decorated with bannen and bunting. R. P. Monaghan, the old time merchant, had a float bearing goods, banners, and tb< dates 1852-1894, the length of time the busi? ness has been established. D. J. Chandler, the Clothier, a mioaturt clothing and furnishing store. R. W. Durant k Son. Hardware Dealers, a large float filled with goods. Two men gave a regular anvil chorus with, anvils and ham? mers. J. F. W. DeLorme, the Druggist, a hand? somely decorated float. Thomas k Barton, the Augusta Music Deal? ers, the largest float in the parade, fitted ap handsomely as a parlor. A magnificent Everett piano, at which a skillful performer presided. A number of the prettiest young ladies of this city and their charming visitors were seated in the parlor on wheels. B. J. Barnett, "Slow but Sure and Still in the Ring," a large float drawn by a big ox. Moses Green, the Fruiter and Confectioner, float handsomely decorated with banners bunting and "green" bushes. Brown, Cuttino k Delgar, a large floaty representing clothing store, men trying on clothing. Colored Brass Band. W. W. Geddings, the Blacksmith and Wheelwright, a large float containing a well equipped shop, forge, anvils, and a workman was shoeing a horse on the float as the pro? cession passed over the street. Sumter Iron Wroks, a big float, a com? plete iron-working outfit, steam engine under foll steam, forge and anvils. Boyle's Beef Market, a complete market containing dressed beef, pork and mutton, sausage machine in operation. Colored Fire Department, Hook and Lad? der Company, four Reel Squads. Mr. E. J. Dunne was Chief .Marshall of the eveoiog.. and with his assistants kept the most perfect order throughout the display. False Alan of Fire. Wednesday afternoon aoout6 o'clock a false alarm of fire was given. The occasion for the alarm was the smoke hy the engine used ? at the "Merry-Go-Round,*"' which is at the j corner of Liberty and Harbin Streets. The j department responded in their characteristic j promp? manner, with Delgor Reel Squad, No. j 3, in the lead. Although not down on the program, it ! served the good purpose of showing Carnival visitors what a crack Fire Department Sumter i his. I Mayesville Ministr?is. The Mayesville Amateur Ministreis will play at the Masonic Hall, io May es ?i He, on the evening of the 24tb inst, for the benefit of the Mayesville Volunteers. The ministr?is are made up of the best talent in the town and the program contains two hours ?od a half of solid fun and amuse? ment. New joke?, good music and fantastic co?tumes will be the order of the evening. Admission, Adults 25 cts., Children 15 cts. After playing in Mayesville this Ministrel combination will go to Bishopville, and probably several other places. Tickets will ne on sale in Sumter with Mr. Joe Mayes. A Runaway Accident. Mr. J. J. Harby was driving his fine black horse Thursday afternoon, and the horse be? came frightened and ran away. The first tull'?way occurred near the Jervey House, but ??ot much damage was done. After quieting the horse he drove up ;he street until Repub? lican street was reached, where the horse made another dash. He took to the side? walk in front of Hay ns worth and Cooper's office and ran about fifty feet before striking the fence, when the buggy struck the fence and threw Mr Harhy headforemost against a fence post. The scalp was split open about three inches, aud the fence post spattered with blood. The wound was promptly dressed by Dr Hughson, and Mr. Harby was soon out on the streets. His escape from in? stant death or severe injury, seems almost ! miraculous. The buggy was wrecked. A Card Prom Treasurer Keels. Editors The Sumter Herald:-I have read the presentment of the grand jury to the presiding judge at the last term of court ; also Mr. Geo. Mnnotte's (the grand jury's Cheap John expert hook keeper) report to the grand jury. If Mr. Manotte, or the pub? lic, will call at my office, I will prove to their satisfaction that Mr. Manotte knows nothing whatever about book-keeping, or that be utterly failed to do bis duty, or that he has wilfully lied and perjured himself. D. E. KK3LS, Treasurer Sumter County. Ly nchburg, Oct. 16th. 1894 After the Grip Headache-Pain in the Back -That Tired Feeling System Built Up By Hood's Sarsa? parilla-Merit Proven. Mrs. Wilfred Johnson The following is from Mrs. Wilfred Johnson, ?hose husband ls an attache at Kellogg, Minn., of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway: "C. I. Hood & Co., Lowell Mass.: " I had an attack of the grip last winter, from which I did not folly recover. I was all mn down and suffered with severe headaches. Fains in the back and such a tired feeling made me wish for death to relieve me from my intense sufferings. Atlast Like a Drowning Person grasping at a straw, I bought a bottle of Hood's Sarsaparilla, and before it was gone I noticed a great change. I purchased a second and third bottle and wish I could convince every one what an excellent medicine Hood's Sarsaparilla has proved to be in my case." MES. WILFRED JOHNSON, Box 4, Kellogg, Minnesota. Hood's Pills act easily, yet promptly and efficiently, on the liver and bowels. 25c. Orders for engraved wedding invitations, reception, visiting and other cards taken at New York and Philadelphia prices. Satis? faction guaranteed by H. G. Osteen k Co. "M k H" on a tablet or water-marked in paper is a certain sign that the paper is the finest that art can produce H. G. Osteen k Co, have a full stock of these papers, and those who admire fine stationery are invited to come and inspect it. G. W. DICE, D. D. S. Office over Levi Bros.' Store, ENTRANCE OM MAIM STREET. SUMTER, S.C. Office Hours-9 to 1 ; 2.30 to 5.30 Obtained, and ml PATENT Bis ?y KU at? tended to for MODERA TE FEES. Our office is opposite the ?. S. Patent Oflice. and we can ob? tain Patents in lesa time than thone remote from WASHINGTON. Send MODEL DRA WINO or PHOTO of invention. We advise aa to patent? ability free of chaine and we make NO ill ARGE UNLESS PATENT JS SECURED. For circular, advice, terms and references to actual clients in your own State, County, City or Town, writ? to TjJWTWMFF 1 ffclf llHWtJt Oppot?t PaSenl Office. Washington, D. tit Cheap ! Cheaper ! Cheapest ! Did you ever hear of goods being sold so cheap? AU goods except Corn and Bacon are cheaper than ever before. Cot too is cheap because so DJ ach has beeo made. Corn and Bacon are high because so little has beeo made. We are not in fending to deliver a lec? ture on political economy, but to let you know that you can buy things so cheap from us. Believing that money would be scarce, we only bought what we could sell cheap. Don't imagine we mean to say that our stock is cheap, common goods, but CHEAP FOR THE QUALITY. Our Groceries will always be the best that money can buy, hut they will be sold cheap. Ther2 is not a house in the South that carries a better class nf GROCERIES ?han Do, but there are thousands who charge more. In DRY GOODS we have all you want-cheap, medium and fine, but they will be sold cheap. If you are a mao and want a Hat come and see our Job Lots before bay? ing. We bought drummers* samples at fifty cents on the dollar is the reason we sell them so cheap. The nobbiest and latest styles as cheap as you could buy a second hand one. * Come and pay us a social call if you do not want to buy-bot wheo yon see how cheap we cao sell goods you will buy any way. It will pay you to buy things you don't want, they are so cheap. DUCKER A BULTMAN.