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WSDNKSJOAY, MARCH 3. 1897. Entered at the Pott Office at Sumter. S 0., at Second Glatit Matter. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Otto Gerhardt-Plan ts for Sale. St. Paul Baria! Aid Societv-Notice for Charter. Estate of Jas. H. Aycock, Dec'd-Final Settlement. Es ute of Robert S. Aycock, Minor, de? ceased -Final. Discharge. PERSONAE. Mr. S. Lilei Miller is in the cit? this week en business. Dr. J. A. Meldaa, of Rock Hill, was io tbe cit j l&st week. Mr. J. S DuPre, of Pisgah, spent Mon* day io the city. Dr. J. A McLure, of Biebopville, was tn the city Monda/. Col. B. B L Peebles, of Spring Hill, was ia the city Monday. Mr. R. D. Cur tino ii back from a easiness trip to Philadelphia. Mrs. O. W. Buchanan has gone to Winos boro, to Tisit friends. Joseph P. Roams, Esq , of Menning, is in the city attending Court. Mrs. D. C. Levy, of Philadelphia, ia risk? ing her mother, Mrs. C. B. Moise. Miss Rosalie Mackeofnss, of Charleston, is risiting her sister, Mrs W, A. Brown Dr. fi. F. Daroy*. of Magnolia, bas been m the city since Monday atteadiog Court. Mr. John M. Tindal was amoog th? cam? ber who i?ft for Washington Monday night. Mr. J. E. G. Pedder was in town last week, represen ting Bradstreet's Commercial Age? cy. Mr. George Sanders,?of Bagoed, bas gone to Washington to take in the inaugural cer? emonies. Mr. I. Harby Moses left last Friday for * tfew Orleans, where he will spend Mardi Gras week. Col R **. Wallace, Capt T. B. Johnston andi Mri Louis Lyons left Monday night for Wasbicgtoo. Mr. Aba Ry ttenberg left Monday for New York to oar the Spring stock of dre?? goods for J. fiy nen berg ? Son9. Misses Alene and May SUerbe, of Hagood, spent n few da*s io the city last week, the gaests Mt Mrs G. U. Graham. Mr E. H. Mose*? ba9 r*taroed from Colum? bus, Ga , where be went to make ? contract for J? plant for the Independent Ice Co Mr. T. M. Bradler, of Soring Hill, spent j Friday in town. He hnd spent ?he last few j days in Charleston ?nd w** returning home. Mi.-s Carrie Blumberg, who bas been visit? ing the famit; of Mr. H. Rytteo^erg. will left yesterday evening for ber home iu Pitts? burg. Dr. Charles W. Kollock, of Charleston, j passed chrougb this city Wednesday af?erooon j retur?i?g to Charleston-from a trip to State burg. Mr E. J Watson, cit? editor of State, ano Mr. W W Watson, of Coln xbia, were in tbe city yesteeday to attend the a arriageof Dr. J. J. Watson and Miss Bertie Coin J. Mr Neill O Donnell left Monday evening for Washington to be present daring lbs inaugu? ration, fie goes 00 to New York where be will remain a week or longer oe business for bis firm. Miss Ada Cooper, has who been the guest of Mrs L S. Carson during the past month, left for ber borne in Wilmington, N. C , Mon? day morning. Miss Cooper bas very macy friends in Sumter to whom ber arrival is always a welcome event and ber departure a source of regret. Miss Marun Girardean and ber cbartuiog joung lady friend Miss Ruth McCall return? ed to Orangebarg Monday, much to tba regret of their uaw Sumter friends after a short vi3it here. Miss McCall is the dauguter of Dr. McCall of the Orangeburg Collegiate Institute. Col. R M. Wallace left Monday evening for Washington to attend the inauguration of President McKinley. Be. Ls s been tendered by Marshal B. E. Warren, of the Second Grand Division, an appointment as Aide-de camp on tbe staff of the Second Grand Divi? sion of 'be parade on the occasion of tbe inauguration ceremonies This position is, of coarse, a high honor, and it gives Col. Wallace the entree to all of the ceremonies and 10 tbe Inaugural Ball. Col. Wallace will spend a week in Washington. Mr. E. T. Payne, Jr , of New York, and who may be remembered as a resident cf this city for a year or more, about 20 years ago, is on a visit to Mr. J B. Roacb. Seventeen tramps arrived at tbe depot in a single box car a few days ago. Lent begins to-day land the usual ser? vices will be held in the Episcopal Church. The delegation from this county bas re? commended Mr. John Ingram for appoint? ment as Magistrate in the Privateer section, in place of Mr. I. M. Nichols who declined tbe position. The dinner by tb? ladies of the Baptist Church has been a gratifying success both Monday and Tuesday, and patrons and those serving it were well pleased. Auditor Wilder bas begun to look up prop? erty that bas heretofore escaped taxation, and if be will bot continue the good work, tbe tax levy will be lowered after a while The scramble for Federal offices begins is grim earnest this week, and the candidates for tbe poatmastership will begin active ope? ratics without delay, notwithstanding the fact that the present incumbent bolds over until December. Amule belonging to Aleck Johnson, col? ored, was killed near the old C. S <fc N. cross? ing, Monday morning by the 4 o'clock train, j The particulars of tbe accident are unat? tainable, and it is not known wbetber cr not j the blame rests on the railroad Qr the owner. ] A chimney at the residence of Mr. B. J. ! Barnett burned out Thursday morning and an j alarm ct fire was given at once, calling out both reel companies. No damage was done, j exc?pt by the water which ran down the j chimney and wet the carpe*s. A few of the yoong men who have uot lost interest m t?*se bali and *Msh to have eome tbing to relieve s be monotony during the summer, are talkicg of organizing a team. Tbere are a number of first class bill players in the city and it would not be difficult to ? organize a strong team if sufficient interest; could be aroused. ?gjjTbe trade io horses and mules continues j large, and the number sold since last fall 13 j regarded by many asa certain indication of j a large ero,- this j ear. From Cripple Creek. j After the big fire in Cripple Creek, I took a j very severe cold and tri*-d many remedies ? without help/tbe cold only becoming mor.* I settled. Atter using loree small bottles of j Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, beth the ; cough and cold left me, and in this high alti tude it takes a meritorious cough remedy to do any good -G. B. HENDERSON, editor j Daily Advertiser. For sale by A. J. China. r i Th'B marriage ceremony of Dr. Joseph J. Watson, of Colombia, and Miss Elberta China, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Ohio?, which was performed in the First MetLodist Church at 4.30 o'clock yesterday afternoon by Rev. J. W. Daniel in the presence of bund reds of the friends of the two yoong people who then plighted their troth was one of tba most notable society events of the season. The Chorch was exquisitely decorated, the friends of the fair yoong bride having made it a labor of love to beautify it for the happy occasion. Rising over the chancel rail was an arch compcsd of evergreens and red, White, yellow and pink imitation chrysanthemums, fringed with a hundred wax tapers. Pendant from the centre of the arch was a large horse? shoe wrought io pink flowers and evergreens. The chancel rail was tastily fastooned. O a the potpie stand were palms and potted plants and cut flowers in rich profusion. The arch of th? pulpit alcove bore the inscription in letters made of evergeen : "Gold Bless This Union." At the one extremity was the ini? tial "C," ?t the other, "WV* Both were made of white dowers. The* organ was con? cealed by masses of ferns, palms and plan ti tip? ped with burning tapers. A few moments after the boor aooooneed, Sir. Dave Wioo, who presided at the organ, bega? to play Mendleasobn'e wedding zxiArcb and a hush of expectation fell up the waiting audience. The couples came through the doors on either side of the pulpit rostrum, alternately crossing and coming within the chancel by opposite aisles They went down each aisle till the doors were reached, then the couples separated and down the right aisle came the groom with bis best mao, while down the left came the bride with her maid of honor. The bride and groom met in front of the chancel rail, while the several couples, re-forming, marched back, taking positions on either side of the couple about to be wedded. The marriage ceremony was then performed, in accordance with the rites of the Methodist church, and the bridal party left the church by the l?-ft nrsle. and were than driven back io Dr. China's residetice, when a short time was spent in receiving the wedding guests and other intimate friends, before the happy couple left on the 6.30 train for Washington, where a we?k or more will be spent. The attendants.were as follows : M issi Fannie China, maid of honor, and Mr. W;l:i?m Watson, best man. Miss Rosa Lee H*rrK of Fort Valley, Ga., and Mr W.J Crossland, of Beonettsville. Miss Lillie Delgar, of Sumter, and Mr W. F. Lamar, of Columbia. Miss Lottie Moore of Bscnettsville and Mr. W. W. Watson of Columbia. Miss Marie Lee of Sumter and Mr. Ed V. Green of Sourer. Mise Esma Mason of Sumter and Mr. John C. Cresswell o? Sumter. Miss Addis Auld of Sumter and Mr. E. Blair Watson of Columbia. Miss Mattie Csrsoo of Sumter and Dr. A. K. Bcowlton of Columbia. Miss Lucy Graham of Sumter and Dr. Robert W. Gibbes of Columbia. Miss Daisy Nash of Somter and Mr. Doug? las China of Sunter Miss Pauline Gaillard of Sumter and Mr. A. T. Gibbes of Columbia. The ushers were Messrs A. Watson of Colombia and Will Graham and Henry Bill of Sumter. Ricbbourg--Caldwell. Mr. Jobo R Caldwell, of Wedgefield, and Miss Emma Richbcurg, daughter of Gen. R. N. Richboorg, were married at the residence of the bride's pareots yesterday afternoon by Rev. W.W. Daniels II wasaquiet home wed? ding a od immediately after the ceremony the newly married couple left for Wedgefield, where they will remain a few days and then proceed to Atlanta, which will be their future place of residence.-The State, Feb. 25tb. DEATH. Mrs. Cynthia Hodge, of Privateer, died on Sunday, Feb. 28th, after several months sick? ness. She was nearly 81 years of age, and ontil recently bas retained ber physical and mental vigor to a remarkable degree. Alfred Brand, an infant son of Mr and Mrs. J. B Osteen, of Privateer, died on Feb. 23d, after a short illness. Religious. Rev. Wvatt J. Dowell will preach at Bethesda Church, near Hagood, on the 1st Sunday at ll a. m., and at Wedgefield at 8 p.m. CARD OP THANKS. Pleaoe allow sp ?ce to thank the community for empathy and kindnesses received during the soflVriog and death of our little boy who died from effects of burns. RICHARD JENNINGS. Why will you buy bitter nauseating tonics when Grove'?; Tasteless Chill Tonic is as pleasant as Lemon Syrup. Your druggist is authorized to refund the money in every case where it fails to cure. Price, 5? cents. The street hands are now at work grading Mainstreet. The level ot the street will be lowered and the dirt that has been put OD this street at the expenditure of considera- | nie money in past years, will be hauled away j to other parts of the town, where it will be ? de,.osit(?d for safe keeping until it is thought ! to be needed again. The transportation of j street dirt from ooe portion of this town to j another is one of the established industries, j The Mount Lebanon Shakers have invented j a great many vaiuanle things They wpre the first to make brooms foy machinery ; the j first to pit up s*eds in little packages; the! first to manufacture cut nai'f>. Now they are out with a method of curiog 1 dyspepsia by testing the stomach. Their ! remedy is known as the Shaker Digestive. ! Cordial. It supplies food in ao artificially digested form and at the same time aid? the j digestion of other foods in the stomach. In other words, by the use of the Shiker Diges- : . ive Cordial, a dyspeptic virtually gets along without the use of his stomach u:<ii! it is re? stored to its natur ! strength and vigor. A single 10 ceDt tott'.e will oft-times give mark? ed relief. Get a bottle from your druggist aDd try it. Laxol is the best medicine for cbildr-n. Doctor? recommf nd it io pince of Castor Oil. Cinco, the 5 cent straight Havana Cigar, for sale by H. G. Osteen & Co. A NEGRO KILLED. Fatal Shooting Affray Between Negroes at Elliotts. ELLIOTT, S. C , March 2.-Our neighbor? hood bas once more been disturbed io its peaceful slumbers by the loss of a desperate character's life Jerry Mack wa9 shot and killed by John Baylock, both colored, to-day. Jerry Mack is the son of the notorious Eli Mack, who was a terror to this community years ago, and the writer believes be lost bis life while trying to escape from the peoiten itentiary. Jerry bas been io various difficul? ties, fie bad a shooting scrape with Simon Cooper about one week before the difficulty at Lynchburg. fie was a negro of a mean face and always carried a pistol on hts parson. It seems as if the dispute was over the small amount of 6fty cents John owed Jerry, and while Job? was plowing on tbe planta? tion of Mr. DesCbams be was attacked by Jerry. A shooting scrape ensued and result? ed in the death of latter. Baylock was for a while a porter in DesCbamps* store, and hav? ing bis life threatened by Jerry, took from a draw in the office tbe pistol that did tbe fatal work. -?^??a? A Narrow Escape. An old negro man and a girl made a narrow escape from being ron over by some freight cara last night at the crossing at the foot of Main Street. They were on their way out of town after the evening trains bad gone, and did not notice that freight cars were being moved by the shifting engine. Tbe mule and front of the wagon on which tbe man and girl were sitting, got across Uv enoogb to pievent injury to them but the wagoo was demolished. The man after? wards returned into to town with the mule, but bis name was not learned. This is not the first accident pf the kind, and it would be well for the city authorities to take some actioo to require the placing of a guard or gate that will urevent persons or vehie'es crossing the track while trains are passing or freight cars being shifted. Other cities have gates that are let down, across the street, on either side of the track. i- i nt. ^a?T Township Commissioners. Clerk cf Court N*sb bas teceived from Gov. E?erbf the HM of Township Commis? sioners appsisted for Somter County, and is now ready to administer the oath to said 4 Commissioners ?s soon as they present them? selves at bis office There were a number of changes in the list after it was otiginally presented to the Gov- ; ernor hy the Sumter delegation. Tbe Com-I missioners appointed are : Sumter-H Ryttenberg, W M Graham, Wm j S Reames. Bisbopvi?e-W M Stackey, J P Kilgore, T Ed Buskins. Mt Clio-R M Cooper, J J Shaw, J M Mooney ham. CoBcord-Edward F Burrows, J M Brog doo, J J Brunsen. Lynchburg-Jos E Wilson, R B Wilson W A Tallon. Privateer-W 0 Cain, J M Jackson, D E Wells. Manchester-R I Manning, J M Kolb, Al? fred Oweoe. Middleton-E E Aycock, S H Ramsey, Frean Mellett. Rafting Creek-R M James, Tbos O San? ders, Tb os McLeod. Shiloh-SJ Tomlinson, W J Keels, J B Hawkins. Providence-R J Brownfield, J F Bradford, WS Burkett. Carters Crossiog-J C Parnell, D A Stuck? ey, J Ed Stuckey. Spring Hill-W J McKatn, J W Weldon J D Evans. Stateburg-Dr J C Spann, W M Lenoir, Wallace Sanders. Maye8ville-Nelsoo Hodson, J M McEIveen, J A Boy kio.* Swimming Pens-N S McLeod, W S Din kins, R P Stackhouse. Tbe bloe-bird is bailed as a harbinger of Spring. It is also a reminder that a blood purifier is needed to prepare toe system for tbe debilitating weather toc?me. Listen and you will bear the birds einging : '"Take Ayer's Sarsaparilla in March, April, May." Mr. E. H H Moses returned from Coumbus, G?., Friday afternoon, where be bas been to purchase the plant of the Independent Ice Co. Before leaving Columbus be personally superintended the loading of one car, which will arrive Tuesday, and the entire plant about Friday or Saturday. Construction of the building was commenced early this morn iog and will be rushed through to be in read in e-s for the machinery. The Vlayor's court roora io the City Hall has been providsd with "mourner's benebps" for the accommodation of the Mooday and other morning sinners. These benches are very appropriately painted black, which shows the artistic tase of Judge Hurst. Seats will be reserved for the exclusive use of per? sons on ttial, and the cost of reserved seats will range from SI to $50. according to Mayor Bossard's opinion of the performance of each actor The Graded School cellar ba3 undergone a thorough test during the recent heavy rains. Since btreet Commissioner Tribble put io tbe underground system of drains around the building, which were recommended by Mr. Jno. K. Gourdin, wboi-eopioioo was asked as an expert, there has never been sufficient wet weather to see whether the water would rise io the cellar as before. The building W4S in? spected this morning ?.nd the cellar was found dry, showing that the drainage system dees its werk well. Four men were before the Mayor Saturday morning charged with drunk and disorderly I conduct. Three were white tramps who j claimed to be brick masons in search of work, and they were set free on condition that they leave town Tbe other was a negro ?nd was fined $5. It would have been *i good scrhfme : to have sentenced the tramps to ten days on the streets a:>d thus given them an opportu? nity o? working at their trade putting down : br.ck crossings on Main Stree:. 'Money would 1 have been saved io the city and a warning given to tramps t h -? t work awuits them when , they rtacb Sumter. Rheumatism Quickly Cured. After having been confined to the house for eleven days and paying out ?2r> in doc tor bills without benefit. Mr. Frank Dolson j ofStuIt Ste Mf*rie, Mich., WHS cured by j one bottle of Chamberlain's Pni'i Balm cost? ing 25 cents and has no? since been troubled j with that complaint. For sale by Dr. A. J ! China. . THfi.COUBT OF SESSIONS, The Court of General Sessions convened at 10 o'clock Monday rr. omi np with Judge Klugh on tbe bench and Solicitor Wil.-on and other court officials at their posts. The Grs nd Jurj was empanelled and sworn and after Col. J. A. Rhame bsd been selected as foreman, Judge Klugb proceeded to deliver bis charge Tbe uost important portion of the charge was in relation to the lynching of Simon Cooper. TheJndge imr ressed upon the jury that it was their duty to proceed to make a thorough investigation of the entire affair, so that tbe persons guilty of the crime may be apprehended and brought to justice. His remarks were forcible and to the point, showing that be stands squarely for the enforcement of the law to the letter and witbr-ut fear or favor. Judge Klugh has made a decided impres? sion at the outset by bis straightforward and forcible, yet calm and judicinl charge, and it is evident that be is the mm for the position. Solicitor Wilsoo had several bills in readi? ness, for the Grand Jory and the Court got down to work at ouce. SECOND DAY. The Court of Serions has been sitting for two dava and the work before it bas been disposed of with systematic promptness Nore of the cases that have so far come to trial were of much importance aod there bas been nothing of sufficient interest to reward the patient attendance of the crowd that fills the beocbes reserved for the public. The following is a list of the cases on the docket, of which the first six were continued from the last term : The State vs Jos Wilson and E M. Cooper, Rule to show cause Tbe State va. Success Borrows, Obtaining goods under false pretenses Not guiltv. The State vs. Robert W. Chandler, Obtain? ing gooda under false pretenses. The State vs Charles Wesley, Maintaining a common nuisance The State vs Frank O'Donnell, Unlawful storing and keeping contraband liquor. Not guilty. The State vs. D. E Keels, Order to show canse The State vs. Samuel A. Tomlinson. As? sault and battery with intent to kill The State vs. Frank Nance, Highway rob bery and larceny. Transferred to Contingent Docket; defendant in asylum. The State vs Jake Whitfield, Assault and battery of a high and aggrsvated nature. Nol pressed. The State vs Jake Whitfield, Resisting an officer and aggravated assault and battery. Plead guilty. Six mor.ths on chain gang, or 850 fine The State vs. Sidnev Jackson, Assault and battery cf a high and agerav-ted nature The S'ate vs Lawrence DeLaney alias Charley D^Laine. Larceny. The State vs. Arthur Sanders, Larceny of live stock. For tho K of P. Ledge. I An entertainment of a very higii character j will he giren hy 't?iss B?r?h-i A. Wj?i??a, of i New Vo;k Citv, elccu?lon?s', impersonator, j d.*!*artean and voe dis*, in Masonic T?tenle ?-'all o? Thursday evpnicg, Mnrch 5tb, under i the auspices of the Knish's of Pythias. Miss Willse* cori es highly recommended by the pulpit and press. She is making a pro? fessional tour from New York to St. Augus tine. Let every one hear her. Miss Wiilrea will be assisted by some of the best local j musical talent. The Cracker Trust is gettting in its work at present, and cracker eaters are paying more for the dainty luxuries Within the last few days the trust and competing companies bftvs advanced prices nearly fiftr per cent on cer? tain grades of crackers and there bas bpen an advance all through the liar. Crackers that formerly sold for eight cents per pound wboiesH?e now co?t eleven cents and other grades in proportion The grocers know of no good reason for the advance io price, hut they are helpless and must either pay the prices demanded or do without crackers The con8uu ers must pay higher prices as the grocers are not in business for fun and they will advance the retail .pries in proportion to the prices fixed by the ?rust. The power of capital seems to be limitless and the people are forced to submit to the exactions laid upon them by the trusts or deny themselves many of the necessities and luxuries of life. The Eugenie Blair Co failed to g ve the per? formance of "Eist Lynpe" Wednesday even? ing. The small audience that was present at the Academv of Music when the curtain went up was greatly d sappoioted when the curtain was unceremoniously dTopped after the first act bad been in progress a few minutes and the announcement made that owing to the illness of a a ember of the company the per? formance could ?ot be given. Tbe box office refunded ?o all wbo bad purcbaeed tickets, and the audience had to accept that as conso? lation for the disappointment. Tbe excuse given for discontinuing the performance was doubtless as good as could be devised in the emergency and did as well as another. It is the general opinion, however, and this opin? ion is substantiated by attendant circum? stances aod remarks made on ths stage ibat did not belong to the lines of tbe play, that the small audience was the prime cause of tbe sudden illness of tbe leadiog man. Miss Blair made a decidedly favorable impression in the performance of Jane Eyre, and it is to be boped that the experience of last evening will not prevent a return to Sumter sometime in the future All Humors of the Blood, from the small pimple to the dreadful scrofula sore, are cured by Hold's Sarsaparilla, which thor? oughly purifies, vitalizes and enriches the blood. Hood's Pills cure nausea, sick headaebe, indigestion, biliousness. All druggist. 25c. Writing paper in pound packages, plain and ruled, price aod quality not duplicated elsewhere. H. G. Osteen & Co. 1 Pain-Kille (PERRY DAVIS'.) A Sure and Safe Remedy in every case and every kind of Bowel Complaint ia Pain-fCinerDj[ This is a true statement and it can't be | ? made too strong or too emphatic. r ? It is a ?imple, safe end quick euro for .? Cramps, Cough, Bheumatism, | > Colic, Colds, Neuralgia, . j Diarrhoa, Croup, Toothache. . TWO SIZES, 23c. and 50c. ? Chamberlain's Bys and Skin Ointment Is unequalled for Kczcn.o, 'fetter, Salt Rhenm, Scald Head. Sore Nipples, Chapped Hand?,. Itching Piles, Burn.-, Frost Bites. Chronic Sore live; and Granulated Eye Lids For salo by druggists at 25 cents pe? box. TO JIGItSE Or/ITERS. For-putting horse in a fine healthy con? dition try l r. Cr.<i~*s Condition Powders. Ihej tone up thc system, aid digestion, care loss of Appetite, relieve constipation, correct kidney disorders and destroy wo-ms, giving nev?- life to an old or over-worked horse. 25 cents per package. For sale by druggists. For sale in Sumter, by Dr. A. J Chinp. A LITTLE BOW. A Swearing Negro Resists Arrest. Tom Nelson, colored, and biis brother-in law, while discussing on Republican Street, near tbe rear of Yates' grocery store, the size of the prospective cotton crop became too emphatic in their arguments, and this got them into trouble with the police Saturday afternoon. Nelson waa of the opioioo that he could make more cotton than bis brother in-law and reinforced his opinion by swear? ing a great big D. Unfortunately for him? self Policeman Smith overheard bis profane arguments aad at once proceeded to engage him for the Monday morning performance in the Opera House Nelson objected and wrap? ped himself around a post by way of em? phasizing bis refusal to appear. Policeman Smith used his stick on Nelson's bead with? out effect and had to blow bis whistle for re? inforcements. Nelson was then run in. Robert Wright and James Lud , who were lookers on in Vienna, could not keep their tongues quiet and got themselves into trou? ble. They were rash enough to remark that the policemen bad no right to club Nelson, and their temerity landed them in the clutch? es of the vigilant officers of the law. They were arrested and taken to the guard house along with Nelson. A large crowd gathered, of coarse, and some of the foolish element of the negroes bad a good deal io say that would have been mach better left unsaid. For their own good, people who have no part io a street row bad better keep oat of it ?od keep .heir mouths shut The policemen have tbeir duty to perform, and while the? may make mistakes at times and arrest persons without aifquate cause, it is the height of folly for tbe person arrested or bis friends to resist or interfere with the police. i i-i i ?~?-? Judge Buchanan Caned Winnsboro, February 23.-The court of general sessions convened here on Monday, the 15th iestant, Judge O. W. Buchanan presiding. This is Judge Buchanan's 6rst ap? pearance on the bench of this, bis native home. Fairfield feels justly proud of having a son who i3 so worthy of the judicial ermine. A most substantial proof of this lies io the fact that Mt theclcse of the fourth day's business Clerk of the Court R Fl Jenniogs. on behalf of tbe grand and pe?t jurors and citizens of Fairfield county, pre? sented Judge Buchanan with a go!d-he*ded cine in token of the esteem in which he is j held by his own people. Tbe Judge re- j sponded wiih considerable pathos in his lao- j guage He took occasion to thank the peo- j pie of his native county for esteem mani- j festfd toward him in the past, and es- j pressed tbe intention to live up to the stand- ? ard wh ch such treatment inspires.-News i and Courier. -- LI - -Ol.? - "A ctitk in the back.'1 a pain under the 1 Shcolder-hlades, water brash biliousness, and ! constipation, are symptoms of disordered j stomach, kidneys, ?ivt r, and bowels. For I all >: i ; m<-nts originating in a derangement of! these organs, u.ke Ayers Pills. MEETS A HORRIBLE DEATH. A Farmer Covered With Tons of Earth in a Canal. Lamar, Feb. 26.-Mr. W. D. Andrews, a farmer near this place, met a horrible death yesterday by a landslide that fell on him while io a canal near bis house, completely buryiog bim alive? Toos of earth fell on his body, and in the pouring rain it took five boors to excavate his body. GEORGE E DCBOSB. Tiramonsville News, To the Daily Item. Ti m mo 0 3 vi] le, March 1.-Mr. James Sins berry died a< his home ot>ar here yesterday, at the ripe o'd ?ue of ?6 years. Mrs Mary Reyoclds, who died of caocer yesterday, at her borne oear Lamar, was in? terred io the cemetery here to-day. Rev. A. B. Earle coodocted the burial services. Mr. G. C. McEacbero is having ao artesian well bored io his yard. We hope be will be successful io gettiog a good flow. The rainy weather continues, to the dis* satisfaction of farmers generally. Mr W. S. Cook, who bas been confined to bis room for several weeks, will soon be out again. Mr. D. A. Apple has returned from a months trip to North Carolina and Virginia. Mr. Apple is one of oar tobacco buyers, sod bas beeo off lookiog after tobacco shipped to the markets of North Carolioa and Virgioia. E. B. TURNER. --*S-^?*-S??. Pounded the Pastors. On Thursday evening the members of the coogregatioo of tbe Mission Chapel assembled io a body, end proceeding to the borne of their pastor, Rev. T. G. Herbert, pounded bim in the most genereoos mancer. When they departed they left pounds aod pouods of good tbiogs. The congregation of the First Methodist Church gave Rev J. W. Daniel a pounding last Friday evening, and as a testimonial of their generous good will was most heartily appreciated by their pastor. Hotel Burned m Camden. Camden. February 26.-The Latham Hotel, on Main street, caught fire to-night about 1 o'clock and w.-s totally consuned. The building was insnred for 32,0(0, furniture S20D. Loss about ?6,IC0. The Emma Warren Theatre Company, which w*s staying at the hotel, was a heavy loser. Noble werk saved the adjoining buildings. 'No loss of life. Books io cheap editions, prices not dopli eatKi in Sumter. H. G. Osteen & Co. The Greatest Cure on Earth for Pain. Cures permanently Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sciatica, Sprains, Cuts, Bruises, Scalds, Burns, Swellings, Backache or any other pain. SALVATION OIL is sold everywhere for 25 cts. Refuse substitutes. Chew LANGE'S PLUGS, The Great Tobacco AntidoteJOc. Dealers or mail.A.C.Meyer & Co., BaKo.,Md. 75 HEAD mm orses and Mules Just Arrived at TP. M. GRvlHm?JtP S Feed and Sale Stables, Sumter, S. C. Also on hand Buggies, ALL FOR SALE LOW FOR CASH. Jan 27 It makes: more Loaves oi Breadthan any other Flour. Use the cid reliable PATAPSCO SUPERLATIVE PATENT FLOUR, Ground from the cream of Maryland and Virginia wheat, stands in the lead not only at home but'in foreign markets. For purity, strength and uniform quality i] t>9S no ?quai. If you want the best be sure you get this brand. For sale by COLUMBIAS AND VICTORS SE ONS HAND Columbias and Victors. 1S93 models S30 1804 models S35 \ IS?5 modelsSlO to $50 I Satisfaction guaran- ' :erd on even wnetl sold by me. NEW WHEELS .Columbias -az? - Eartfords. ? 169C Cd . ? bias $ S5 1S97 " S100 1807 Hartford, $ 50 Satisfaction guaran? teed on every wheel sold bv me. D. JAS. WINN.;