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Messrs. Evans and Thomas of the Railroad Commission are at logger heads and before they have finished taking the pabilo into their confidence much that has heretofore heen kept bidden will be divulged. Such family rows are interesting, and, occasionally, profitable since the public sometimes receive benefits not intended Senator Tillman has lost hie faculty of more than fulfilling the expectations of his friends. He was invited to Gaffney City on Saturday to make a speech in favor of the proposed new county. Instead o? delivering an uncompromising and virile new county speech, he was mere ly conservatively pro-new county. The result seems to have been that his friends among the new county people, who had brought him in as a trump card, are thoroughly % disappointed, while those who do not favor the new county think that be . was interfering with a matter that did not concern him at all. Since the sensational election last summer Senator Tillman has not held so firm a grip on the people, who bave begun to tire of dictation. . Secretary Olney has grown to be al most as big as Grover Cleveland him self and has a say-so in everything that is going. Congressman Stokes has taken his seat for the second time in the same session of Congress, but bis title is not yet secure. Olney on Cuba. An Extraordinary Report by the Secretary of State. \ Washington, Dec. 7 ?For the first j time within the memory of old officials, j the Secretary of State has made a regu-J lar report to the President for trans mission to Congress, like the reports of other officials of the Cabinet. This re port was laid before Congress to-day as an appendix to the President's message. It treats of many details of American relations during the past year with for eign governments that either were not touched open at all in the message or were more briefly treated Under the head of Spain, Secretary Olney bas much to say in reference to Cuba, and in his reports he sets out in great detail the history of the growth of the rebellion, the present evil state of affairs on the island and other facts upon which the President bases bis broad statements and conclusions. No reference is made to a report from Con sul General Lee, but the Secretary inti mates that his information comes prin cipally from tho United States Consuls, so must be regarded as confidential as to its source. The Secretary's estimate of the present situation is disclosed in a paragraph made after a preliminary statement of the destruction of the in dustrial resources of Cuba, saying : "From whatever point of view we re gard the matter, it is impossible not to discern that a state of things exists at j our doors alike dacgerous to good rela tions, destructive of legitimate com merce, fatal to the internal resources of Cuba and most vexatious and trying be cause entailing upon this government excessive burdens in its domestic admin istration and in its outward relations. This situation cannot indefinitely con tinue without growing still worse, and the time may not be far distant when the United States must seriously consid er whether its rights and interests as well as its international duties, in view of its peculiar relations to the island, do not call for some decided change in the policy hitherto pursued." To begin, with, the Secretary makes] it plain that the present insurrection is far more formidable than the famous j "ten y?>ar3 insurrection," which began at Yara io 1868. He says that, start- i ing in the same portion of the island, ! it very early took proportions beyood its predecessor and there was assumed an aggressive nh-ise. Passing the de fensive lines of trochas, traversing the island from Nona to South, formidable bodies of the revolutionary forces early in the year established themselves in j the rich sugr.r planting districts of j Santa C'ara, Cienfugos and Matanzas, j made hostile forays almost in sight of Habana itself, aud, advancing West ward, effected a lodgment in the fertile tobacco fie'ds, of Pinar del Rio, which has so far resisted all efforts of the Spanish forces to ovetcome. The Sec retary says that while no prominent seaport bas been attacked by the insur gents, a iar'*e oirt of the 2,200 miles of seacoast is practically in their hands, and from its rugged and wild charac- j ter is peculiarly fitted for guerrilla war-j fare aod affords means of receiving ! clandestine supplies of men and arms. Beariog upon the question of recog nition of the insurgents, probably soon ; to oome before Congress in some shape, ? Secretary Oioey says : "So far as our information show*. ? there ?3 no? only no effective local gov- ! eromeot by the insurgents in rhe terri- j tories they overrun, but there is not j even a tangible pr?teuse to establish ad- j ministration anywhere. Their organi zation, confined to the shifting exigen cies of tho miiijary operations of the j hour, is nomadic, without definite j toentres and lacking the most elementary ^atures of municipal government, ^ jere nowhere appears the nucleus of s^tebood." . j /The Secretary illustrates hie point as t/v thfr irrpunoneibtlitv of the inaugenla Stores Will Probably be Closed Two Days. . There has been some talk of making an ef f'or to tod ace the business raen of the city to suspend ali business on Saturday, December 26th, as well as on Chiristmas day. Some years ago when Christmas hap pened to fill on Friday all stores were i-losed both Friday and Saturday and everybody enjoyed a season of Christmas rest and good cheer tost is still recollected with pleasure. There is no reason wby business should net be suspended for two days, for it will be admitted by all well informed persous that little or do business will be transacted on the day following Christmas, and all workingmeu will enjoy the day of rest. It is a good ide* and it should be taken up and put into executioa [A partial canvass of the city has been made and about twenty firms bare expressed a willingness to close their stores bcth days.] by citiog their destruction of American plantations and oppressions of Amer ican planters who grind cane, which be characterizes as acts of aoarchy.. Oo the other baud, he shows that m . the capital cities and ail parts of the island wiih which the United States or its cit izens maintain legitimate normal inter course the Spanish power is supreme, though often exercised in a vexations and arbitrary way, calling for just re monstrances, and most of the fuoctioos of government proceeds as in time of peace. Reccrring to his comparison of this insurrection with those that bave preceded it. Secretary Olney makes this significant statement : ' From every accesible' indication it is clear that the present rebellion is on a far more formidable scale as to num bers, intelligence and representative features than aoy os the preceding re volts of this century; that the'corres ponding effort of Spain for. its repres sion has Jbeeo enormously augmented; and that despite the coustant influx of fresh armies and materials of war from the metropelis, the rebellion, after nearly two years of successful re sistance, appears to day to be in a con. dition to indefinitely prolong the con test on its present lines." He also compliments the tactical ! skill displayed ly tbe leaders of the I insurrectiou. "The insurgent amies," j says tbe Secretary, "feiny represent! the intelligent aspirations of a large j proportion of the peop'e of the whole island; and it is shown that they pur pose to wage this contest on these bet ter grounds of vantage to the end, and to make the present straggle a soprerae test of the capacity of tbe Cuban people to win for themselves and their children the heritage of self-government.1' The Secretary speaks of the appall ing phases of tbe struggle, such as often appears in contests among tbe Latin races of the Western hemisphere; of the excess and forcefol and arbitrary acts of the military; of the ravagiog of privare property, the violation of civili zed warfare by irresponsible officials, and the killing of non-combatants, in some instances, happily few, of Amer ican citizens. Mr. P. S. Thomas Attemps Suicide The Florence correspondent of tbe News and Courier has the following to say in refer ence to Mr. Thomas' attempt to suicide: Florence, December, 4.?Mr. F. S. Thomas in a fit of mental aberration attempted to j coinjr.it suicide yesterd-iy by cutting: his throat with a pocket-knife. The csuse is at- j tributed to drink. Yesterday morning Mr. Themas in sn in- j toxicated condition went uoseen into the j front room of his house and locked it up se- j curely. short while afterwards his wife became aware of what he had doue, becom- ! ing alarmed, sent in haste to the shop3 for j assistance, Mr J. J. Brown responded, but j thinking it unwise to break in alone upon j a man armed p.nd in a demented condition Bent for further assistance. Two other gen | tlemeo came, and the three burst open the door. They found Mr. Thomas lying upon the floor apparenti dead, with a knife ly ing by his side?. Upon investigation it was found that he had cut a gash in tbe lett side of his throat, but had fallen asleep before finishing the intended crime. After some trouble be was aroused from his deep sleep, aod became deeply offended at the iutrusiou of this three friends. After hiding his kr.ife and razor and unloading his pistol these gentlemen returned to their work. In a few minutes they were again summoned, tbe messenger statine that Mr. Thomas was in another rage looking over tbe house for some thing to kill himself with. He was soon I brought to his senses and no more trouble I resulted: Tbe gash in the throat of tbe unfortunate ! man proved to be not 3erious. He is at v.ork j to-day, nod is very much mortified because i of bis bebivior yesterday. This is second or third time he has attempted to commit | suicide Mr. Thomas removed to Florence some I years ago, nnd has made many friend dur- ! ing his stay here. His fellow laborers and : frietds generally deplore the sad event. Mayesville ?Tews. Mayesvills, Dec. 7.?Dr. King's hand- ; some ncv resideuce is nearing completion 1 and will be ready for occupancy by Jaa'y ! 1st. In a iracas that occurred here last Satur- ! day, one Beaugaurd Davis had his facial j beauty spoiled by the ioss of bis nose. Quite a lot of tobacco was sold on our ! market prior to the freeze and large sales are looked for from now unii! the close of the i ! season. j On the 31st inst. the ladies of our town will give a scarf drill, for tbe benefit of the; Presbyterian Church. All are invited. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Kut?er are stoppi o g at ' the DesChamps hotel. They intesd making ; this their fulurs home. Mr. W. D. Dixon has gons to his home \-:. Manning, having on account of ill health severed his connection as clerk with Mr. R. . Chandler. Mr. A.J. DesChamp3 is ill with fever at his home in our tov.n. Mr. Harper Johnson, of Shiloh, passed through here oo his way to Colombia, where be will reside in the future. Snlw and tree limbs are still strewc over ? the streets. Jesse Winner and James Nelson, were lynched in the Lexington, Mo., jail yesterday. They were charged with murdering Mies Winer aDCl two PRIVATEER PERSONALS. Privateer Township, S. C , Dee. 8, '96. As aiready stated in the Personals, the Rev. G. T. Gresham und Mr. Wnitfield Vvells were delegates fruto the Charleston Associa tion to the Baptist State Convection,.and Mr. Willie Cain from theSantee Association. Mr. Gresham was the only one who attended. ! Owing to the condition of the roads last Friday night, there was no meeting of the Amusement Club. The uext meeting will be held Friday night, Dec. 18, at Mr. Matt Ramsey's. After such warm weather the recent freeze was phenomenal for its suddenness as well as its intensity. Mr. Matt Ramsey, who is a very close observer of euch things, s^ye it is the most severe freeze he has ever seen. The one in Jan., 1856, was the next most 6evere. The weather bas now become pleasant again. Miss Mary White Nettles is visiting at Wedgefield and Miss Kate Bradford has beeu visiting in Sumter. In Texas Judges are elected by the people, and at the recent election Mr. Jobo M. Fur man, of Belton, was elected by a vote of 8,000, to 5,000 for his populistic opponent Mr. Furmao is a son of ihe late Dr. Rich ard Furman, at oce time of this township. At the same time that Mr. Furman was elected Judge, his son-in-law was elected Attorney for ihe same county in which Mr. Furman lives. ' ' Last week we mentioned about a shooting match at Mr. Joe O. Geddings' gin. One is held there every Saturday afternoon. There was also a shooting match at the Privateer station last Saturday, and another one will be held there next Saturday afternoon. In our article on the "Privateer Redbones" last spring we made mention of the name Goins. It is a matter of interest to see over what a wide area this name is found. There ere Goinses found among that peculiar peo ple?the Oroatans of North Carolina?of which people the Redbones of South Carolina are evidently in part a branch. "Redbones" nre also found in Louisiana, and a gentleman of that State, writing to us three and a-half years ago about them, mentioned Goin3 as one of their family names. Mr. James ! Mooney, a prominent ethnological' writer off wide experience, tells us in a recent magazine sketch cf two Goins brothers he formerly knew in Indiana, and from his account, tbev were the same sort of people as the Goinses; cf this township. There are Goins living inj Georgia who are a branch of the Privateer! steck. Araoog the interesting State Records ?d ? tbe Secretray of State's office of Columbia is a land paper stating that July 2i, 1774 5 Ishsm Moore, D. S" "laid out uoto John Braodon a plantation or Tract of Land con taining one hundred acres on privateer Branch on Black River in Craven County, St. Marks Parish, butting aod boundiog al! 6ide3 on vacant Lind." While we b.-.ve never as yet come across the name of Brandon in our local historical researches, we may still con clude that this "privateer Braoch" is the same stream which flows through our town ship, for the modern Privateer Branch is one of the waters of Black River, and this sec tion of county was known a3 "St. Marks Parish, Craven County,'' in the old colonial times. As Brandon's tract was surrounded by"vacant land" we may safely conclude that the country was not thickly settled in those early dajs. It would be interesting to learn how long ago this stream h2S borne the nams of "Privateer." Tbe person who re corded this old land paper was not very care ful a'cout the use of capital letters. Among the representative negro men of South Carolina whose names are signed to the recent address (as published in the News and Courier and the Columbia State) calling I upon the colored people to make eGfjrts in J , the direction of a State fair that will be a credit to the race, is that ot Rev. C. F. Brog- j ' don, of this township. He is a minister of the A. M. E. denomination, and is a full blooded and worthy member of the negro race. McD.F. - mm ? ? ?ilibi - News Prom Greeleyville. On last Thursday evenicg the Jad?es of our town gave an entertainment in the town hall for the benefit of the "Town Hall Fund." It we.s a perfect success and a most enjoyable occasion for every one in attendance. At 7.30 o'clock the spacious hall was crowded and the programme commenced with the grand chorus, "W.-.ke the song" played by Mrs. Campbelle And sung by halfa drzen melodious voices. Toen cune a recitation, j "The Morning Star" beautifully rendered by j Miss Taylor. Miss Alma Campbe?le (seven j years of age) followed with toe recitation, j "Little Jack," rendering it with such expr?s- j sion as would cause a tear to cross tbe cheek j of an auditor. "The U?i?n Forever" ( M Uses Carr and | Love, iu tableau) was a picture lovely to be- j hold, as was also another, "Jacoo'3 Dream" I formed by the angehe figures of Misses Carr, j Ferrell, Love, Taylor and Mallard. Some ot the boje wished, that those pictures coaid be gazed upon indefinitely, without the shortest recess. Next was tbe comical feature, Mr. Clary being tbe black woman speaking in favor of "Woman's Rights" a.iid to digust women j i with matrimony, etc., the most amusing act ? ' of the evening until they got to the "Farce" j . (Popping the question) showing how we old 1 biicheiors and maids ofien labor under men- 1 tal illusions, how we maids grab at conclu sions and we bachelors are fooled by some ! lass tba: is in love with some young dude. A string band furnished plenty ot good music, fining in between the scenes and giv ing us lively "Dixie" u: the conclusion } ot the exercises. * Now for another very interesting time. ? when ihe conundrum supper ?5 announced ? and we boys gc" a girl, tske-her to the table, ? look at the bill of lare, to find that we have i todo a lot of guesing belo:..' we can call for any thing to eat. It goes without saying ! that we soon found out the good things and j didn't have to be insistid upon before trying them. j r Much to the regret of the writer some of i the crowd indulged in the dance after the ! n feast. Aud. j ^ Dec. 1, 896. j Weather Report. Monthly summary of weather for Novem ber, 18J?: degrees. date. Maximum temperature, TS 11th 28th Minimum ?' " 35 30th, Mean " " 59.3 " Max. " " 67.7 " Mio. " " 50.8 Total precipitation, 3.22 irches. Greatest precipitation in any 24 hour?, Nov. 29th, 9;40 p. m., to Nov. 30tb, 9:20 p. m : 1.48 inches. No. of days clear, 12; partly cloudy, 7; cloudy, 11. No. of days on which .01 or more raio fell, 9. Prevailing wind, East 43 per cent. Dates of frosts: 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 15?on low grounds, the last two partially killing? no frost ha3 yet occurred on tops of the hills. Halos?Sciar 17tb, Lunar 17th. Thunderstorms, 12th. Tbe month of November was quite mild, with no severe storms, sudden changes or freezing temperatures. VV. W. Anderson, Stateburg, S. C. Public Sales. The following property was sold Monday under orders of court by the Master. One lot in Mayesville, foreclosure. Bought by S. M. Mayes for $50, Seventy acre3, estate of Lemuel Bovkin Bought by Marth* C. Smith for $300. Two tracts of land consisting of 136 and 10 acres respectively, propertj of Robert Meekio Jane, Meekin and others. Sold at suit of Richard B. Furman and John H. Fur man ; Fr?sers & Cooper, attorneys, pur chasers, for $100. One thousand and eighty on^ acre3, sold nr;der foreclosure of Wm. S. Manning V3 T. H. Dick Jr., and others, Hayosworth & Haynsworth, purchasers for S3005. Two lots, one in Mayesville, containing one acre, bought by Marion Moise for $25, the other containing 80 acres, bought by Mariou Moise for $25" Sold under foreclosure, Jac queline E, Levy vs Ea.i!y M iz'ar and others. One hundred and sixty.6ve acres in Con cord township, property of Wm. J. Pringle and others, bought by M. Moise for $50. Forty acres, property of Benjamin Baker and others; bought by E V7. Moise for S40. Four parcels of land in Swimming Pens township, containing in all 223 acres, prop erty of S. Robert Sparir, and others; bought by*S. Robert Spano for $1,675. Twenty nine and one half acres, property of.Martba Cei! aad others; bought by Purdy and Reynold's for $200. Ten acres, near limits of city of Sumter. property of Estate cf Annette J. Hulbert; bought by Purdy & Reynolds for $200. Five and one half acres in Bisbopville township, property of Granerson Thomas a:.d other; bought by Mary E. Reid for $100 Forty eight acres in Providence township, property of W. S. Boykin aod others ; bought by W. B. Burns for $130. Forty fire acres, property of Adeline ?. McCoy and Nelson Peterson ; bought by A. D. Holland for $550. Eighty-two acres, Est. of F W Crossweil, bought by H M Stucfcy for S1205. Two hundred and;thirty four acres, proper, ty of William J. Keels, bought by R. D. Lee for-$10C0. Two lots of land, property of Robert C. Bently, bought by Lee & Moise, attorneys, For $:C0. One lot in the citv of^Sumier, on Liberty 3treet, property of Frank O'Donoell, bought by Lee & Moies, at?ys, for $800. Portion ot ?IcLeod Mill place lyirg within Sumter county, property of Levander Elmore, bought by Lee & Moise for $50p House and lot in the city of Surater, prop erty of Mary E Anderson, bought by'J. P. Ostcen for $1410. Two pieces of land containing 470 ar.d 100 icres respectively, property cf John H Des Champs and others. Lot No 1 containing 170 ac-es, bought by Lee & Moise and Purdy t Reynolds attys. for $2505; Lot No 2, con taining 100 acres bought by sarai' parties for B200." Four hundred and twenty eight aeree in Swimming Pens Township, property of E. 5. DesChamps, purchased by Lee & Moiee, ittys, for $1550. One thousand acres in Providence Town ?bip, property of J. R. Philips, bought by Lee fe Moise, attys, for $4000. Eight lots, embracing about 700 acres of land and four lots and stores in Mayesville, property of J. E. Mayes. Purchased by Fr?sers a Cooper and Lee & Moise for $3,050. Two thousand acres, known as Fraser r?lace. Purchased by R. I. Manning for 515500 SOLD BY THE SHERIFF. Forty eight acres, property of J. E Mayes, suit of Piedmont Wagon Co., bought by R. j J. Purdy, atty, for $44. Forty-two acres in Swimming Pens town ship, property of William London, suit o,' State for taxes, bought by Haynsworth ? b'aycswor?h, attys., for $17. Stock of goods, of Frank O'Donoell, sold it suit of Putrirli Burns. Bought asa whole by Patrick Burns for $5q0. Horse and buggy etc., property of Frank D'Doncell, bought by various parties. A Winter Train. Beginning Sunday next the Atlaotic Coast ; Line will put on an f x;r? dnily express train ! between Charleston and Florence. This is ! he usual winter train running into Charles- j on, a:id brings down people from along the onto to Charleston in tbe morning and car ries them hack in tbe afiernoon. The train will leave Florence at 8.45 a. m. and arrive a Charleston about noon. Returning will fA\c that city st 3 20 p. ui., arriving at \ Florence ?bont 7 p. m. Connections will )e made ut Lure's with the Georgetown and Western and also with the Cberaw and Dar ington and Columbia tr;.;r.r. Washington, Dec. 7.?Justas the Senate vas a?out to adjourn to-day, Sear-tor Call of florida aros:* to offer a resolution, but which ?e wit!'.drew until tc-sorrow. it is a joint esotatioSj ;:s follows : "That ine United States cf America reeog ;iz"s the republic of Cuba as a free ??d in lependent governmsnt, a:id accords that peo ileall the rights of sovereign and inde iend-:nt govcrnmeot in the ports an.i wiiiiin he jurisdiction of the United States." Areica Suive. -; X!.e liest Salve in tbo world for Cut?, Eruisos s oros, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, llevar Sorc?:, Tetter ; lhappad >:u.d??? Chilblains, Corns \?,nd ad f ;Kin Kruption?, and positively cures .Viles 1 o my required It is guaranteed to ;-ive per- j S act satisfaction, or money refunded: Prie? 5cents per box. For sala by Dr. J. I\ W.De iOrroo. >...?.. f ? .'.? .? .., Nervous Prostration Cured by Dr. Miles' Nervine. Prolonged derangement of the nervous system not only affects the brain and men tal powers, but develops disease in some of the vital organs. The most dangerous of these indirect results is when the heart is aiTected. This was the cose o? the Rev. N. F. Surface, Fawn River, Mich., who writes under date of Feb. 14,1SS5: "Fourteen years ago I had a slight stroke of paralysis. Overwork brought on nervous prostration. I was exceedingly nervous and the exertion of public speaking caused heart palpitation that threatened my life. I used two bottles of Dr. Miles' New Heart Cure for my heart trouble, and two of Dr. Miles' Restorative Nervine for my nervous ness and feel better than I ever expected to feel again. I can speak for hours without tiring or having ray heart flutter as it for merly did, and I have you to thank that I am alive today." On sale by all druggists. Dr. Miles' Book on Heart and Nervous Disorders FREE by mail. Dr. Miles Medical Co.. Elkhart, Ind. PL Miles' Remedies Restore Health. Master's Sale. The State of South Carolina, COUNT OF SU31TER. COURT OF COMMON PLEA". Sank E. Corbeit in her own right, and as Exe cutrix of the last Will and Testament of W. B. Corbeit, deceased? Plaintiff, against Wal ter L. Wilson, Lizzie Corbdt, Agnes Corbett, Ethel Corbeit and Richard I). Lee?Defend ants. BY VIRTUE of a Decretal Order made in the above stated c->?^. and dated June II, 1896, I >vi?! sell a: public auc?ion in front of the Court House in the City of Sumter, in said State, on Monday, January 4th, 18&7, beicg Salesday, hetween ihe hours of II o'clock in the forenoon and o'clock in the afternoon, the following premiss, to wit : 1. All that plantation or tract of land situate in the county of Sumter, Lynchburg Town ship, State aforesaid, containing one hun dred and 6fty acres, bounded North by lands of W. E. Mills, East by lands of Marcus Wilson west by land3 of H. W. Brearly and by Black River Swamp, and South by lands of A. J Salinas & Sons, also 2. That plantation or tract of land in said County, Township, and State, containing fifty acres, bounded North by lands of W E Mills, East by lands of A. J. Atkin?, West by lands of Marcus Wilson and Soutb by lands of A. J. Salinas & Sons. Term3 of Sale: Cash. Pu'chaser to pay for all necessary papers. W. . INGRAM, Master for Sumter County. December 9 aster's Sale. The State of South Carolina COft^Y OF SUMTER, IN THE COI UT OF COMMON PLEAS. William F. Uaynsworth and B. Pressley Barron as Qualified Executors- of the last Will and Testament of Samuel C. C. Rich ardson, deceased?Plaintiff's, against An drew F linn Cousar, Margaret E. Muldroic, Dr. Henry StucJcey and Robert C. 31cFad din?Defendants. BY VIRTUE of a Decretal Order made in the above stated case, and dated March I4tb, 1898, I will sell ac public auction in front of tbe Court House in the City of Sum ter, in said State, on Monday, January 4tb, 1897, being Salesday, between the hours of 11 o'clock in the forenoon and 5 o'clock in the afternoon, the following premises, to wit: Parcel 1. All that tract containing one hundred acres, more or les3, situate in tbe town o( Bishopvilie, ' j the county and State eforesaid, bounded on the northwest by tbe public road or street leading to tbe DuBost's Bridge and by lots formerly part of this tract, heretofore conveyed by the said An drew Flinn Cousar to Woodward, Mearon, Baskios, Galloway, Keller, The . & S. C. R. R Company, Shaw, Durant and the Trustees of the school, northeast by lands of C*pt. J. W. Stockey, southeHit by land of estate of Anna E. Shaw and J E. Cousar and scntri west by the street or road leading to Lynch burir Parcel 2. The residence lot of said An drew 1"'lina Causar situate in said town of Bisborv??ltf in county and State aforesaid, containing about one and one-half acres, bounded or. the northwest by land of Dr. Dennis, northeast by land of Woodward, Southeast by the DuBose:s Bridge road or street and southwtst by lot of J. Durant. Parce! 3. That tract of land situate in said county and State, containing three hun dred and sixty-five acres of land more or less, bounded north by lands of J. W. J Stuckey, Henry Dixon, R. U. Dixon and j Jas. E. Cousar, east by the run of Lynche's } Creek (now river), south by land formerly of j J. W. Stuckey, bur. now of Dr. Henry Stuckey and west by Inad formerly of Auna Beshea, now said to be Luci?n Besbea, said iract being mortgaged to R. C. McFaddin as two separate parcels. Terms of Sale?One-half to be paid in cash, and the balance one year from the day jf sale with interest from thst day, payable innual?y unti! ;he w'iole be paid, to be se cured by the bond >:nd mortgage of the pur chases of the property purchased, lo be '.?e- j :uted ? the Master; the dwelling house oo t ?aid residenci! to be insured >n a re.-ison- i ible amount against loss or damage by fire ? md the policy or policies of insurance to be ! iss?gned or made payable to the said .Muster ! with leave, however, to any purchaser to ay the whole of tbe purchase money, or any j rreater portion thereof than one-half in cash, )r to anticipate any payment. The nurt rages and bonds to be t.-.ken by the Master rpon stich sales shall provide for the paymeot ! a reasonable fee to be fixed by the Master) >y the purchaser for attorney's commissions f legal or equitable proceedings shall be in- ; tituted for the collection of the amount ecure;! thereby, s tid fee to be secured by ? ucb mortgege. The attoraies will receive one-third cash - ,nd balance on a credit of one and two years, * nstead of one half cash and balance at one ear, if purchaser prefers extension. Pur hasers to pay for all necessary papers W. H INGRAM, Dec. 9. Master for Sumter County. It's a case of "Charmed at the First Sight and Sourjd" to gee and hear a STIEFF PIANO. Thht's just why STIEFF would bea mo^t approdiate X '4 KS PRESEN?. It exemplifies the latest phase of Pianoforte Construction. We ooly ask an estimation of our instruments ar.d their coi pur son with others Their exquisite tone and delightfully local effect gives them a peculiar-charm. Ac commodating terms. CKaS M. STIEFF. Baltimore?9 N. Liberty St. Washington?521 Eieveoth St N. W. TAX RETURNS FOR l?96-97. OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR SUMTES COUNTY. Sumter, S. C, Nov. 27, 1896. RETURNS of all Persooal Property and Poll Taxes will be received at this office from January 1st, 1897, to January 12tb, 1897, and at the following times and places: Mayesville, Tuesday, January 12th. Reid'sMill, Wednesday. January 13. Man ville, Thursday, January 14tb. Smith ville, Friday, January 15th. Mecbanicsville, Saturday, Jan. 16ib. Kingman's Store, Monday, Jan. 18. Rembert's Store, Tuesday, Jan. 19. Hagood, Wednesday, January 20th. Stateburg, Thursday, January 21st. Wedgefield, Friday, January 22od. R. I. Manning's, Saturday, Jan. 23d. J. M. Tiodal's, Monday, Jan. 25tb. Bisbopville, Tuesday and Wednes day, January 26tb and 27th. Magnolia, Thursday, January 28th. Lynchburg, Friday, January 29rb. Concord, Saturday, January 30ib. Johnston's Store, Monday, Feb. 1st. Shilch, Tuesday, February 2ad. And at Auditor's cf?oo ?o tbc City cf Sua ter from February 3rd, to Feb ruary 20th inclusive. The law requires that ai! persons own?Dg property or in anywise having charge cf such property, either as agent, husband, guardian, trustee, executor, administrator, etc , return the same under ca;h to the Auditor, who re quests all persons to be prompt in making their rsturcs and save :be ?0 per cent, pen alty which will be added to the property valuation of ail persons who fail to make re turns within the time prescribed by law. Tax payers return what they own en the first day of January, 1697. Assessors and taxpayers will enter the first given name of the taxpayer in full, also make a separate return for each Township where the property is locaied and also in each and every case the No of the Schee! Districi must be given. Every male citizen between the age of twenty-one and sixty years on the first day of January 1897, except those ?ocep&b'e of earniog a support from being maimed or from: other causes, shall be deemtd taxable Polls, and except Confederate Soldiers 50 years of age, on Jan. 1st, 1897. All returns must be made on or before ice 20th day of February next. I cannot take muras after that date and all returns made after the 20th d*y of February are subject to a penalty of 50 per cent. A. B. STUCKEY, Auditor Sumter County. We have bought a nice assort ment of these goods, and would be pleased to have you you call and see if we have anything to suit your fancy. You may select what you want and have it put aside, we will deliver same at any time for you. CELLULOID GOODS. This season's novelties in cel luloid, of which we have a nice assortment, show .;.any new and beautiful effects? Cuff and Collar Boyes, Glove and Handkerchief Cases. Jew elry Boxes, Traveling Sets, Manicure Sets, Infant Sets, etc We also have a nice line of Quadruple Piate Goods which we guarantee, such as, Brushes of ali kinds-, Combs, Hand Mirrors, Stamp Boxes, Bon Bon Boxes etc. m& r&nru?is Have you tried Blue Liiliee or Violets of Sici'y ? They are two of ihe most delicate odors on the market We have just received a fresi) supply of each and would be pleased to have you call and see what they are. We have handsome cut glass bottles filled with the very best Extracts The Extract is worth mote than we charge for Bt;ttie and Extract We guarantee our prices on a!! the above goods io bj 25 to 50 per cent below all others. I. F. W. DeLorrae, Pharmacist & Prescription Specialist Phenyo-Caffeine, for Neuralgia and Sick Headache, 10 and 25 cents.