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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 7, 1894. Entered at the Pott Office at Sumter, S 0., az Second Glau Matter. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Sch warta Bros.-Special Sala. W. a. Ingram, Master.-Sales. > Germ?n Kali Works-Cotton Blight. Wants-Cows For Sale-Agents Wanted. ; Estate of Elisabeth T. McCutchan.-Cita? tion. Estate of Martha E. Morrisey, nee Brown Final Discharge. H. B. Williams, Sheriff Kershaw Coon ty Sale Under Mortgage. Personal. v. Miss Lillian Hoyt has gone on a visit to Darlington, and will remain several weeks. Mr. Robert H. Jennings, spent yesterday in toe city. Dr. C. H. Green, jr., and family, of Booree, nave been on a visit during* the past ^ week to Dr. Green's father, Dr. C. H. Green, of Bilious. Mr. H. L. Darr, of Bishopville, spent Mon* day in Sumter. Mrs. J. W. Morris of Wilmington, N. C., who bas been visiting tba family of Mr. Geo. - T. Joses has returned to her home. Hiss Ctanda Anderson, a cbarmiag yoong lady of Charleston, is at the'Kew J er rey Hotel, as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. ^ Martin. General Manager Curtin Millard and Mrs. Mil ard, left for Great Birmington, Mass., last Thursday night in response to a message that Mr. Millard's father waa dying. Miss Virginia Anderson, of Statebarg, is visiting ber sister Mrs. Mark Reynolds. Mr. aad Mrs. Julian Flowers and child, re? turned from Biahopville Monday. Julian ' professes to feel considerably advanced io yeats. Miss Manda McCallcm left Monday for Privateer where abe will teach daring toe winter. Mr. Cl C. Watson of Colombia father of Mr. J. R. Watson the bicycle repairer of this V' city was in Sunter Monday. Miss Petera a charmin*, young lady from Pennsylvania is the guest of Mrs. W. G Stahna. She will spend a?rerai wacks bare. Jndfe T. B. Fraser spent Saturday ?nd Sunday at home. Mr. Butt Dixon, of Bishopville spent Sun Ny day in the city. Miss Meta OeSanssnre of Charleston ts visiting Mrs. L. S. Carson. Miss filia King-spent Saturday and Sun? day in Florence visiting her brother, Dr. L. Y. Eng. Miss Rosa Cooper, daughter of Mr. R. M. Cooper, of Wisacky, whose illness was reparted a few days since, is still very ill with fever at Dr. Dick's. Her father is with ber 3* St?I. i Mr. J. Wallace Epperson met with a pain? ful accident by a horse stepping; on and mashing bis foot. He bas been on crutches ever since. At the Hana Sachs celebration, held on Monday at tba University of the City of New York, Prof. A. S. Isaacs, who is well koowa in this city, acted as Chairman of the Com? mittee and delivered ao address on "Hans Sachs and His Times.'* Papers were read, also, bj Qr. Charetoa T. Lewis, Prof. Hewitt, of Cornell, Prof. Fran eke, of Harvard, Prof. Vincent, of Union, Prof. Learned, of Johns, Hopkins, Prof. Palmer, of Yale, and other dbtioguished men. There were no sales made by the Sheriff on Monday. The A. C. L. is baring eight engines fitted ap in the Florance shops for service on the C. S. * N. R. R. There is considerable complaint against thieves who steal the plants and flowers from the Cemetery. An example should be made of the miscreants. Mattie Aldrich, colored, of Sumter County bas been adjudged insane, and Sheriff Marion Sanders took ber over to Columbia Sunday and committed ber to the Lunatic Asylum. Columbus Wrig? t, a violent colored luna? tic, was brought over to Sumter Sunday even? ing on the A. C. L. by bis sister. Wright is a sad looking object of humanity. He is so violent that be bas to be tied np with rope, so as to render bim helpless, as he tries to butt bis bead against every fence, house, or tree that he can get near. Hs will be ex? amined and duly committed to the Asylum. That was a bright idea of city council to appoint Mr. Singleton Bradford as special policeman at the Sumter Cotton Mills. Mr. Bradford is chief engineer at the mills and also preserver of the peace. He is vested with police power in any part of the city. Ho re? ceives no salary, bot bis efficient services has done much to preserve order. Prior to his appointment, the people in that section were annoyed by drunken people from the city curing and raising rows oo their way to their homes in the suburbs. Hot Supper. The ladies, of Hebron Church, will give a Hot Supper at the residence of Dr. H. Y. DuBose, oo the evening of Friday, Novem? ber 16tb, for the purpose of raising funds to complete the church. .All are cordially in* vited to be present. Boll of Honor. The pupils of the Magnolia and Lynchburg schools who ?ate entitled to a place on the Roll of Honor for the month of October, were as follows : Annie Miller, Frankie McLeod, Mary Elisa McLeod and Thomas Miller. Mayor's Court. Marion Richardson, was before the Mayor's Court for drank and disorderly conduct and raising a row in the lot back of the Dispen? sary and attempting to cot Prioleau Gathers with a koife on Saturday. Richardson plead guilty and was given $5 or ten days. He took the ten days, bot will probably pay his fine. Julius Wright was charged with being helplessly draak. Two dollars or four days. Kicking the Pedals. Sines the weather bas become cooler, Sun? day "rans" are again becoming popular with the Sumter wheelmen. This is a far better way of spending Sunday afternoons, than riding around town or standing on street corners. The following runs were made Sunday : To Wedgefield, 10 miles : Messrs. Louis Lyons, Hazel Sanders, Harby Moses, Irving Ryttenberg, Sol Ryttenberg, Newman Rosen dor f, Moses Moore, Willis Sanders, Wm. Moran, Eogene Ingram, W. B. Borges? Dave Winn and Wm. Mcllwain. Four of the scratch men made the distance in exactly one hour. The others came in two divisions at 10 and 25 minute intervals. Everyone bad a pleasant time and there were no accidents, notwithstanding tbe fact, that Louis Lyons was io the crowd. To Mayesville, 10 miles : Dr. Alva Solo? mons and Mr. G. N. Marshall. Tbe return trip was made in exactly 50 minutes. To ??echanicsville, 12 miles; Messrs. Robt. Carr, John Moras and Dan McKiever. Religious. The sermons at the Baptist Church on Sun day will baas follows : In the morning-"Straining out gnats and swallowing camels." In the evening-^Sacrificing our daugh? ters." Death. k Mr. D- Reese Du Rant, aged 72 years, and a highly respected citizen of Sumter County, died Monday morning;, at his home out at the County Poor House, of which he has beeo a faithful and efficient Superintendant for at least six years Mr. Du Rant was noted for bis many noble traits of character, honesty, and charitable disposition. He servid in the Confederate Army and was a gallant soldier. He receiv? ed a painful and dangerous wound from which be bad suffered ever since. His death will be regretted by his host of friends and acquaintances, whose deepest sympathy goes out to bis bereaved family. Highwaymen Abroad. An attempt was made on Saturday night, about 8 o'clock, to bold up and rob a well known citizen of Sumter County, about six miles from Sumter. The facts as given the writer are as follows : Mr. Leslie Brown spent Saturday in town and lett for bis borne about dark. He took the Moses road, which goes across Rocky Bluff Swamp. When going through the swamp, he saw two colored man standing on the side of the road As he drove opto them, one of them yelled to him to halt. One of the men then seised the bridle reina and stop? ped the horse. The other crawled op behind on the boggy. Fortunately Mr Brown was driving a very spirited, horse. He gave the bone a cat with a whip, and the horse leaped forward suddenly, throwing toe man from behind the boggy, acd knocking the fellow that bad hold of the rein oat of the way. As the horse made very good time, being frightened, Mr. Brown made good his escape from the would be highwaymen. - ? II -jjw Alas ! The Tourists. Louis Cole and Frei Singleton, two color? ed men, of Stateburg Township, near Ratting Creek, were arrested under . warrant Sunday for disposing of a crop under lien to Mr. S. F. Lenoir. Cole ind Singleton took it into their beads ta visit a winter resort in Florida aod boarded the A. C. L. train at tbs Camden Crossing. Some one got wind ef their prospective tour to the land of orange blossoms and alligators. Unfortu? nately for the winter tourists. Sheriff Marion Sanders was on the same train, returning from Columbia, where he bad gone to take a lo oatie. When the tia in reached Wedgefield the warrant was given to him with the in? formation that the winter tourists were on the same-train bound for Florida. The sheriff arrested them both, p ost poned their Florida trip and they are now temporarily waitir.g in the Sumter Conoty hotel. They will not behold the Ponce de- Leon - Hotel for a few winters, if rnmor be true, but will probably enjoy the breezes on 'he banks of the Conga ree. Master's Sales. 95 acres, in Spring Hill township, belong? ing to Susan M. Brown et al. Bid off at $100. One acre, at Elliott, S. C ? belonging to Anna E. and Margaret Law. Bid off at $160. 60 acres, in Rafting Creek township, be? longing to Marion A. Capel et al. Bid off at $165. 89 acres, property of James Sinkler Moore, Sumter County. Bid off at $75. 35 acres, property of Carrie E. Cooper, Mavesville township. Bid off at $35. 65 acres in Privateer township, property of J. D. McElveen. Bid off$130. 130 acres property of W. S. Brown, et al. Bid off at $25. 148 acres in Lynchburg township, proper? ty of Joe S. Potts and Mallard Mill Company. Bid off at $300 22? acres, in Middleton township, property of Scipio De Large. Bid off at $75. 22? acres, in Middleton township, proper? ty of William Singleton. Bid off at $75. 32 acres, property of Sophronia Brown, Sumter County. Bid off at $155. 120 aeres, property of Martha C. Wright et a). Bid off at $5P0 150 acres, in Bishopville township, proper? ty of Isaac Stokes et al. Bid off at $50. Y. M. C. A. International week of prayer, Nov., 12, 18, 1894 The local associations will observe the week of prayer, by nightly services, at the Y. M. C. A. ball, beginning on Monday, Nov., 12, at 8 o'clock. The following members will lead the ser? vices : Monday night, Rev. T G. Herbert; Tues? day night, Prof. Z. B. Rogers ; Wednesday night. Geo. Ma no tte ; Thursday night, J. J. Dargan; Friday night, D. M. Young. On Sunday night, Nov., 18, by the mutual consent of the city pastors, a union Y. M. C, A. service, will be held at the Baptist Church, presided over by Mr. Barlow Walsh, and con? ducted by C. M. Hurst, Jr., T. B. Fraser, Jr., and Prof H. F. Wilson. The music will be in charge of Col. D. J. Auld. The ladies and the friends of the Associa? tion, are earnestly invited to participate in all the services. Ia case of bad, cool weather, the hall will be made comfortable, so you need not stay at home. Let us come together during this special week and implore Him, for the salvation of our yoong people. Everyone will be made welcome. Preacher-Politician and a Hog, Roy Roberson, (Big Mouth Roy) a well known colored mao, who bas been posing aa a local preacher, class leader, etc., for a num? ber of years, is now in the soup, or rather the swamp, when last seen. He was then en? deavoring to outrun a load of shot. Mr. W. E. Mirna had a bog stolen from bim Saturday night. Mr. Mime lives at the old Mason place, just within the suburbs on the sontb side of the city. Roy Robinson also lived somewhere near Mr. Minis and be sus? picioned Boy as the man who stole bis hog. Sunday night be sent to the city for Assistant Chief Weeks to come ont who, on bis return gave ns the following account of what hap? pened: Assistant Chief Weeks accompanied by Mr. Mirna and another party went to Roy's boose and searched it and the surrounding premises, but discovered no trace of bog meat. They then procured a light and went to a swamp near Roy's bouse and found where a hog had been butchered but did not arrest Roy. The party then bads Roy good night and the chief came back to the city, but told Mr. M i ms and his friend to go back to tba swamp and hide and watch for Roy, as be was pretty certain the pork was somewhere in that swamp and that Roy would be apt to go there during the night to get it out. This they did, and sure enough Roy came to the swsmp and began to dig io the ground, and soon dug up the hog which bad been put in a box a d nicely covered over with straw, etc. They attempted to take Roy io, but be got the start on them and took to the swamp bare? footed and without any coat. They fired three shots at bim as he ran, but they do not think they bit him. Roy is still at large. Salt Rbeom often appears in cold weather, attacking the palms of the hands and other parts of the body. Hood's Sarsaparilla, the great blood purifier, cures salt rheum. Tournament. Mr. Editor : Please announce tbat there will be a tournament at Catchall on Wednes? day NOT. 14 at ll o'clock a. m. AU knights are invited te contest. The public is i o vi ted to attend The Green Tea. Tbe Green Tea at Armory Ball Thursday night was weil attended and a great success financially. The tea was under the auspices of the Dorcas Society, and was conducted in a manner that was calculated to inspire each one present with a spirit ot pleasure and good feeling. The decorations of the hall were elaborate and artistic, and, in fact, every one present appeared to have spent a pleasant evening, as is invariably the case at ali of tbe entertainments by the Dorcas Society. _ Native Red Rust Proof Seed Oats for sale by W. M. Graham. For a pain in the side or chest there is nothing so good as a piece of flannel damp? ened with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound on over the seat of pain It affords prompt and permanent relief and if used in time will often prevent a cold from resulting in pneumonia. This same treatment is a sure care for lame back. For sale by Dr. A. J. China. A Meeting of Farmers. SUMTES, S. C., Nov. 2, 1894. Editor Watchman and Southron : Knowing the interest which the newspapers on line of our road have always taken in the development of the country ard the welfare of our people, I enclose you copy of a circular letter which we have mailed to the farmers on line ef the Charleston Sam ter and North ern Railroad, and hope yon will give ns the as istance of y our journal to excite interest instbis important subject Oar people have always planted cotton, and until within the last few years have planted it to the exclusion of all other crops. A review of the cotton market for the past two years shows a gradual bat steady decline in the price of this staple, until to-day we Sod il bringing far less that the actual cost of production. This state of affairs cannot long con tin oe, and the farmer must look for some other Srodnct which will prove more profitable, ot only it the farmer interested bot every merchant, every newspaper, e?ery railroad, and in fact every business interest is vitally concerned, for on the success or failure of the former depends the prosperity or poverty of the country We shall have present at the meeting men who have been engaged in water melon rais? ing and will endeavor to give those who attend all the information which can be desired. We hope there will be a large attendance and feel sure that it will result in good to all. Tours truly, E. M. AVKBILL. General Freight Agent. SUMTER, S. C, OCT 29, 1894. To the Farmers on Lineo/ the Charleston, Sumter $ Northern R. R.: Gentlemen: Realizing the necessity for diversifying the planting in this State, and feeling that some concerted action on the part of the Farmers and Railroad is necessary, we invite all Farmers and Merchants on line of the C. S. k N. R. R., interested in the wel? fare of tbis section of the State, to meet in Samteron Wednesday, November 21st fora full discussion of this important subject. Reduced rates of one fare fox tbe round trip will be given for this occasion. Parties desiring to attend will purchase tickets from Agents to Sumter at regular rates, bot all who attend meeting will be provided with certificates 'which will entitle holder to Free Transportation for the return trip. Our soil is peculiarly adapted to the pro? duction of watermelons and potatoes, and when we consider the wonderful results at? tained in Barnwell and Aiken Counties from the cultivation of watermelons, and realize that where less than ten years ago not a melon was raised for shipment, tbey now ship over three thousand cars during the months of Jnly and August, thus putting in circulation over three buadred thousand dollars at a time of the year wheo ready money is in the greatest demand, we should not hesitate to take some action which will result in their cultivation. The meeting will be held in the Court House at 12 o'clock noon, and it is earnestly desired that as many as possible attend. The railroad is io earnest, and we can demon? strate to you tbat with proper effort on your part diversifying your products can ne suc? cessfully accomplished. Yours truly, E. M. AVERILL, General Freight Agent. Fire at Elliotts. ELLIOTTS, S. C., Nov., 3rd. '94. Abont 3 o'clock this morning the store of J. H. Skinner k Bro., was totally destroyed by fire, and nothing whatever saved. The loss is estimated at about $2,000, partially covered by insurance. In these bard times the less is a very serious one on these young men. It was the heroic work of the citizens that saved the stores of Messrs. DesChamps Bros,, and W. W. McKagett. The residence of Mr. W. D. Hancock was in imminent dan? ger of being burned at one time, but the work of the bucket brigade saved the dweling. Meteorological Becord. The following is a report of observation of the weather taken at Statebur g. by Dr. W W. Anderson, for the past two weeks ending Nov. 4, 1894: Temperature. * 2 CU os 55 I a a 53 -a c a "5 Condition 72. 72. 73. 71. 72. 63. 68. 71 73. 64. 66. 73. 70. 69. 60. 60. 53. 53. 51. 52. 50. 55. 57. 47. 48. 49. 62. 52. MB H E SW w N S 8E 8W 8 SB SW SW .00 .00 .00 .00 1.41 .00 .00 .00 .35 .00 .00 .12 .09 .00 .Cloudy. ?Cloudy. Clear. Clear. ?Cloudy. ?Cloudy, Clear. Clear. Cloudy. Clear. Clear. Cloudy. Cloudy. Clear. ?Partly Cloudy. Thunderstorm on the evening of 26th ac? companied with bail. Wind variable daring the day-east, so nth and southwest. A Quarter Century Test. For a quarter of a century Dr. King's Nen Discovery bas been tested, and the millions who have received benefit from its use testify tc its wonderful curative powers in al ldiseases of Throat, Chest and Lungs. A remedy that has stood the test so long and that has given so uni? versal satisfaction is no experiment. Each bottle is positively guaranteed to give relief or the money will be refunded. It is admitted to bc the most reliable for Coughs and Cold*. Trial bottle Free at J. F. W. DeLorme's Drug Store Large size 50c. and $1.00. f> M?raa>M-?-*?w***' Blank books of all kinds; daily, weekly and monthly time books. H. G. Osteen & Co. SPECIALTIES For October. Men's D. B. Sack Snits, $7.50, They are all wool and well worth more money. Boy's Knee Pants Suits, ?>5c? And nicer grades $1.50, ?2.00, &c Knee pants 4 to 16 years in size, 25c to $1.75. All-Wool Underwear, $!,??. Well worth $2 to $3. Sam pie Lot. Come in soon, they won't last long. Our Hat* and Caps Are good -bargains and you can get what you want, all sizes and prices. CARRY THE BEST LINE CLOTHING, HATS, ETC., IN SUMTER. So if you fail to see us when you are here, you will lose money sure. Call to see us. Brown, Cuttino & Delgar, Corner Main and Liberty Street, Sumter, S. C. Trade ^?M^Mark. Schwartz Bros., Palace Dry Goods Em poriimi* For the next week we will hold a Special Display Of the choicest DRESS GOODS, CLOAKS, WRAPS, etc, with complimen tary figures on all of thom Those are the facts in a nutshell. Now for Details: What we mean by "choicest" is the biggest variety of tbe most superb creations in D11ESS GOODS and CLOAKS ever shown in this Southern country. Eather surprising this, but it's just what we intend to say. We exempt no one and nothing. Our stock is selected to enable us to say exactly this thing. We might as well plainly admit our purpose which is to hold the lead in Dress Goods and Cloaks, as we do in everything eise we attempt. By what has been shown in the city during past seasons, we can fairly claim to have accom? plished this with one step. TO SCHWARTZ BROS., for DRY GOODS is a matter of habit with thousands, and you know good habits are not formed without satisfactory experience. $2.89 Note these prices and profit thereby : 25 Ladies all-wool Jackets in black, blue and brown, worth $5 to go at 20 Ladies Black Jackets, fur trimmed, db A Ott worth $6 to go at ^^?#00 50 Ladies Jackets, Special Lot all silk lined, worth $9 and $10 to go at $4.59, $5.49 and $5.98 And lots more you must not misa seeing. The largest line of Cloaks in Sumter and the cheapest prices, so we are told by the ladies, and they know so do we. Dress Goods 36-in. that were 60c. now 39c. 36-in " " 50c, uow 29c. 36-in " " 35 and 40c, now 25c. 36-in . " " 25 and 30c, now 20 & 21c. Dress Flannels 54-in " " 60c, now 48c. And all other goods just One-third S?Ced Off price. Give us a call and be convinced that we have the best goods and lowest prices in Sumter. SCHWARTZ BROS. Millinery and Dressmaking. Will buy an all-wool suit, sizes 34 to 42. 50c? Will buy a Boy's Knee Pants suit. 25c. Will buy a pair of Knee Pants, --At the store of D. J. CHANDLER, The Clothier. My Fall & Winter 8tock is now in and I am ready for business. I have as complete a line of Men's and Boy's Clothing, Hats and Furnish? ing Goods, as vou will fiod io Sumter. I also carry a very good line of Men's and Boy's Shoes from $1.00 to $3.50. I have JjJ^g forMen&Boys At 25c that wear very OanHsM. we^ indeed, Also the finer grades in the latest and most popular styles. in Clothing I can show you most any style you want from the cheapest to the finest The long "Cambridge" and "Oxford" Sacks and "Regent" Cutaways, will be very popu? lar this season. I will appreciate your pa? tronage and think you will save money by buying your goods from me. Respectfully, D. J. Chandler, THE CLOTHIER. Sep 12