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RECRUITS FOE REGIMEN T. Lient. McGowan Musters in Five Volunteers? Recruiting officer .B. D. Law brought in bis recruits yeaterdar io bare them examined and mustered io. Lieu; McGowan wno baa cbarge of. the recruiting for toe Firsi Regi? ment S- C. V., armel in the city yesterday - morning and proceeded without delny to bare the recruits ex-mined. ; Sergeant Law baa auc.-eeJed by bard work in securing twenty-two recruits wbo promised io be tierv yesterday fo< ex.?mtnn?too, bot of the enure lot *?ot six weie oo oaud &t the boor sp~cioeJ. ' Toe' recruit who f.iied to report seat oe excuses, uui"-j-?at did oct pot in ao aparar ce Tbey pro ??oly took sreond tsong bt on the matter acid decided tout tbey do sot Gare io fight, bleed ?nd die for their country. At ali erects ?ergt. Law was a very bad.'y disappointed m*o wheo he was forced to go ap fur examination ?i<b a squad of only ?ix mea instead of a detachmet t of j twenty-two The examination ?as conducted ny Dr ?. M Stuckey in accordance ?nu tne regula? tions of the Go vero m ant, and of the sis re? r ruitS who presented them selves five were ?.opted and immediately aurora in bj Lient. McGowan. The five were, Gos Lynch, C.0 Wheeler? 'Jr., 8. & Spaoo, Jr., Clifford Smith and Jim Tennant. The squad will leave for CbicStamaag i to? day ano will join the regiment at ence They wiri be permuted to 7010 any company that they prefer, hut it goes without stying that ?il who go from Sumter will j jin the Sumter Light Ij^fetry . ^ THE TELEPHONE ?AHUFAC TUBING CO. A Prosp?rons Year's Busines?. The snoual meeting of the Directors of Th* ^Telephone Mfg. Co., was held at the : trffice of the company Thursday even ?og? Thu first year's bastaees wai found tb be . very satisfactory and was sufficiently encour? aging to warran? a large addition to their .heady well equipped plant. The extension to boadded immediately witl very materially their output ; their present eapaeitv taxed Co ?11 their ordert, ?g tbe-past eeaso? thia company aaa shipped their "imperial" line of telephones to pora ts ia nearly every State from New York to Texas, and since the present war was declared, they have furnished the go ver anent, through the war department, quita a n staber of their imperial long disunce telephones. I was seriously afflicted with a cough for several years, and last fail bad a more severe cough than ever before. I base used many remedies withoot receiving much relief, and bein? recoda ended to try * bottle of Cham? berlain's Cough ^Remedy, by a friend, who, knowing me to be a poor w*dow, gave it to me, I tried & aod with the most gratifying results. The first bottle relieved me very much sad the seooad bottle has absolutely cured me. I have sot had as good health for twenty years. I give this certifica te wit hoot soiidtAiion, simply io appreciation of the gratitude felt for the core effected.--Respect? fully. ST*. Mary E. Beard, Claremore, Ark. For sale by ?. J. China. Wedgefield Items. Contrary ta tba expectations of all, and disappointing to those who took part in it, . the closing exercises of the Graded School hera did not appear iii your issue of last week. It was not my intention to overlook the most important event that bas transpired hera ia some time There were two visiting corresponden ta present that night, and one of them requested the privilege of writing it np, and the request was granted. I will not say anymore, bot wfll wait and see if it will ap? pear this week." The rasns of the last few days were wel? comed by the farmer?, as crops were suffering badly. I think though we hare an exuber? ance for the present. I have beard of heavy rains being called lightwood knot floaters, bet they bsd a log fl >ater about six miles below here one day last w*f k Logs that have been familiar sights by tb? ro dside are now miss? ing. For a few days it looked as if it would be like an old colored woman told me, if ! would look ia tb* book. "The Bible," I would;see where they said it would rain **torty" days in tba month of Jone. Her. Foster Speer weat up tba country on a matrimonial toar last Monday and met with splendid success He returned on Tues? day afternoon, bringing with him bis fair bride. Friends of the groom bad gathered at the parsonage to welcome the happy couple home. The afternoon was warm, but re freshmen ts wera served which made it cool for the time being. Dr. F. M. Dwight is building a temporary dwelling at bis place, which be boogbt re? cently about two miles from here, where he ex neets to spend the sommer Misses Belau Cain aod Lucy M el lett left for Monck's Corner last Friday, where tbey will spend some time with Mrs. J. 8 George. Miss Clara Langley, of Charleston, after a week's stop over oa the way from college with Misses Kelley, resumed ber journey yesterday. Messrs. fintsminger and James, of Bo? ki na, spent Sunday in town Ou Messrs. J. H. Aycock k Sons Tiverton farm about two miles below here, a row took pises this morning between two or the bands, Jim Tsylor and Peter Coakley, wbieb result? ed io the latter being stabbed to tbe heart with a knife, the effects of which caused instant deatb. Taylor claims tbey was only playing quite a roo gb game. * RKIKDIZR. Wedgefield, S.C., Jone 21, 1893. Murderer Jailed. Coroner Mosas went to Wedgefield late yes? terday afternoon to hold an inquest over the dead body of Peter Colclough, wbo was stabbed to deatb by James' Taylor. Tbe inqiest was not concluded until a late hour last night, and the Corooer and bis depaty witb Taylor in custody did not return to tbis city until 1 o'clock a m. The verdict of the jory ot' inquest fixes tbe crime on Taylor, and goes even further than customary to state that Taylor was criminally guilty. Taylor was committed to jail last night. - *mm> * * . ? Mr. P. Eetcbam of Pike City, Cal., says : "Daring my brother's late sick oe?s fros* sci? atic rheumatism, Chamberlain's Pain Balm was tbe only remedy tbat gave bim any re? lief" Many others have testified to the prompt reite? from pain which tbis liniment affords. For sale by A. J. Cb ina. If you want a good, honest ?ewing machine trade, see Randie. SUMTER CITY MISSIO *. Editor Drtilj I em: Allow me ib'oogh th? eolumng o' 3our paper, to express my appreciation to the peo? ple of Sumter for their universal interest ?nd j generous rapDnse to my appeal in behalf ul tbs Su cter City Mission. Io my judgment there is no undertaking more worthy, no responsibility more pressing upon the people of Sumter, than the wotk this Mission is ac? complishing among the hundreds of souls in this community, who do not and cannot be induced to attend the wealthier and more fashionable churches or' the town. Ia the multitude of our own blessings, let us not forget oar less fortunate fellowmen. The work of the Mission is crippled because we have not a church to accommodate those who come to bear God's Word. Let us help them to boiid a house of worship, and above its entrance, let the superscription be written, "The poor have the gospel preached unto them." DoQbtlete, there are many ii the community, who would gladly contribute to so worthy an object if they were approached personally. A multiplicity of labors denies me this pleasure, bat a card staling the amount each one will contribute and the tim? of year it will best suit to pay the sub? scription, will be greatly appreciated. In the words of an eminent Churchman, it is not ?question as to whether these people will be saved, if we refuse to give them the gospel, but rather cao we be saved, if we withhold it from toem ? The Sumter City Mission belongs to the peep e of Sumter, and every man, woman and child a mp og os ought to bave an equal interest fa the prosperity and success of a work that no other church in the community is doing or can do Thanking those who have so kindly re? sponded to our needs, and orgiog upon the people of Sumter the necessity of carrying on this work. I remain Yours very truly. WK AIKBK KELLY, Pastor Sumter City Mission. Sumter, S. C., Jone 21, 1898 Pisgah Dots. 'The weather goes from one extreme to an ether. ? Sines Wednesday last, it has been from three, to two heavy rains per day. So we are literally soaked. Lands have been washed terribly, and crops injured from the excessive rainfall. It ts a critical stage with the corn' at present, which is so easily in jared, by the dry or wet weather, or inju? dicious work; |at this particular * stage. It goes without saying, that the land is cover ed with young grass thicker than "bair on a dog's back.1' Rev. T. W. Sernggs says?!t does not come from grass seed. Old folks say it does. So who is right. [Old folks, of coors* J An old mao'says be has never been able to find oat, how saltwater being drawn in the skies comes down fresh waler. He saya be woald like to know where goes the salt? [Bow does he know that it comes down fresh?] War news is getting to be rather dall, Spain get* money from some source, to go on.-: Two . years ago the papers said she w bankrupt, and could not fight. Still si goes os, and will go 00, for the old lady has got .more than we think she has. Children's day was observed at New Hope Baptist Church on Sunday last. The follow? ing was the order : Address, J. E. Da Pre. Subject, Know? ledge-its power. , Hymn. Address, R ?. Hatfield Subject, Sunday School Workv Hymn. Remarks by Rev. J J Myers, endorsing what bad been said. Hyma. Address, D. J. Hatfield, Subject, The great importance of engaging in christian work. The speaker took a wide range, and showed that be felt all be wished to impress on bis hearers. Sermon, by the pastor, Rev. J. J. Myers. Text, Acts. 1st chap , 8th verse. The rain interfered with the services ta some extant. The ladies brough: out lunch,- fwbich was heartily enjoyed by al) present. Preaching again at 3 30 p. m. by the paster Text, John 12th chap. 23rd verse These were fine discourses. Mr. Myers is do i og a good work at this church, and his congregation enjoy bis 6ne sermons. "Onward," is bis motto, in the great work of christianity. The day wat an enjoyable one to all. The health of por community it very geod Blackberries are in abadanes in the low places, but apples are none. Q i i te a heavy rain storm occurred in the Hagood section, Sunday 12th inst. I am in? formed that Mr. T. 0. Sanders, Sr , was ont in it, and bis buggy cushion was blown 50 yards, bis ambrolla 100 yards and bis bat 300 jurds. No doubt Mr. Sanders felt be might be blown away too. Several srasll tenant booses on his place were blown down. No other damage is reported. Pisgah, Jane 20. 0 Meteorological Becord. The following is a report of observations of the weather taken at Stateburg, by Dr. W. W. Anderson, for the past 119 days, coding Jone 19, 1898 : Temperature, ss:1 M 5 SP S 73 a Condition ll 89 2 94 3 96 4 94 5| 85 6 8S 7! 90 " 92 8 9 10 li 12 ii 14 15 16 V? 18 98 98 97 ?9 94 1C0 97 93 89 87 19! 8f 62 66 66 68 65 60 61 64 67 69 69 73 71 70 72 69 68 68 67 76 80. 81 81. 75 74 75.5 78. 82 5 83 5 83 86 82 5 83 84 i 81. 78 5 77 ! 77 8 S w W 8 E SB B E W 8 s w s s w 00 rr?ce .00 .00 .00 00 CO 00 .00 .00 00 Trace sw j 04 s w Trace S w 8 B B S B 04 65 88 .18 v ! 37 Oiear ?Cloudy Clear .Cloudy ?Cloudy Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear ?Cloud 7 ?Cloudy Cloudy ?Cloudy ?Cloudy ?Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy ? Partly cloudy Heavier rains b%ve fallen ?0 many places io the vicinity during the week tban have occo ned immediately arouoo bert. Mfr. John Bevios, editor of the Press, An? thon, Iowa, says: ''I have used Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera aod Diarrhoea Remedy in my family for fifteen years, have recommended it to hundreds of others, and bare neyer known it to fail in a single instance. For sale by A. J. China. . Terrible Destruction at San tiago. WHEN THE BOMBARD? MENT WAS OVER SAF? FRON FLAG WAS HALF-MASTED. On board the Associated fyess dis patch boat Dauntless, off Santiago de Coba, Saturday, June IS, noon via Kingston, Ja.. Sunday, June 19, noon -A ""careful inspection of the fortifications along the crest of the bills defending Santiago harbor since the bombardment Thursday morning shows that the American gunners spread wreck and ruin everywhere Some of the batteries were demolish? ed beyond repair The vultures, which circle on level wings over the bills as thick as swallows around a chimney, fox hours after the firing ceased, furnished gruesome evidence of the fatality among the Spanish soldiers. Hundreds of troops could be seen from; the ships digging in mounds of earth piled up by the ex plosion of the projectiles from the heavy guns for bodies, white their heads were fanned by the wings of the black scavengers of the battle? field. There were two s po te, one on the east and the other on the west of the harbor entrance, which were denuded of tte foliage The hilltops seem literally blown away. These marked the places where the 200 pound charge of gun cotton blown from the Vesuvius landed But the most ominous token of death flew from Morro castle. The Saffron flag of Spain was half masted on the keep for several hours. The significance of this is not known. lt is not customary to half mast flags, but possibly some Spanish leader was killed by the heavy fire of our guns, though some officers of the squadron believe that the flag was half masted as a notification to the Americans that Lieutenant Hobson and?is brave men were dead. If such is the case they must have been wantonly mur? dered. The* Spanish might seek to lay their death to the bombardment, but not a shot from the American ships struck the fortress. Neither Admiral Sampson nor Commodore Sclhley believe that Lieut. Hobson and bis party have been kill ed. We bave 17 prisoners taken at Guantanamo, including a lieutenant, besides a number in the United States, for reprisals or exchange. There' was evident demoralization among the Spanish troops during the bombardment Officers could be seen, with drawn swords, driving the men to the guns, but even then they could not be forced to stay so long as our guns were directed at them. The 15 minutes' night work of the Ve eu vi as had shattered their nerves lt is believed that some of the 13 inch proeje til es fired from the Texas, which was reported to have exploded the powder magazine in one of the western batteries did not fall in the battery, bot went beyond and blew up one of the snips in the harbor. A dramatic incident of the bombard? ment was the act of a Spanish officer, who bravely ran along the parapet under a heavy fire encouraging his men to stand by their guns Shot and shell rained about him. and after one terrific explosion he was seen no mote and the parapet had disappear ed He could not . have escaped death. From the foretop of the Brooklyn, 2,000 yards distant, the men in the grounds could be noticed, bot a minuta later dost and flying debris would Take their places and when the smoke cleared away only a spot of red earth coold be seen-gun and gun? ners bad been swept away. It was the most deadly and destructive bom? bardment of the war thus far. Scarcely a shot from the big guns of the squadron went astray. The aim of our gunners was superb and not only were the coast forts annihilated, but the batteries on Cayo Smith, up the harbor, were destroyed. Had all the ships , used smoke I esc powder, ss did the New Orleans, there would/remain oo signs of guns or fortifications i:o indicate that there had ever been any defenses there There were no casualties in the fleet, although the ships held a fixed position as if inviting the Spaniards to fire upon them The half stripped ships' gunners never workefi with more enthusiasm. . The words of Rear Admiral Sampsnn were : "First silence the batteries on the shore and then continue firing until the for? tifications are reduced " The order wae strictly obeyed It was the first time that such instruc? tions had been given and the men responded with a will. In 38 minutes the order was given to cease firing and the message went to each ship from the Admiral, "Well done," and the officers and men turned in for breakfast Every detail of the engagement had been executed to the letter, from the open? ing of the fire by the New York to the last shot from the Iowa. The Spaniards were evidently surprised while strengthening their fortifica tiona The first shot of the New York landed full and fair on the top of the bills to the east where the gunners were already at work erecting new pieces. The earth seemed to rise in a cloud and wheo the 12-iocu shells .-_. .,_ ___" ' of the Iowa and the 33 inch beauties of the Oregon landed squarely and fairly, a great cheer went up from the ships. The western equadron got into line and began Gring before the eastern one did and the effect of the shots could be plainly seen. The Spanish gunners at the batteries could be noted and a quick fire was returned, but. only for a brief'''time did they withstand the terrible assault of the fleet. Public Deceived. HINT OP GREAT SUR? PRISE IN WAR LIKELY TO DEVELOP SOON. N G. Gonzales, who is himself a Cuban and is with the Cuban corps of the army at Tampa. Fla , writes thus to the Colombia State: There seems to be in process of de velopmeot a systematic s?beme to de? preciate and to misrepresent the Cubaos io arms with a view to the preparation of public sentiment for an evamoo of the terms of the congressional resolution recognizing the independence of Cabs It looks tc me as if the foundations were being laid-in lies-for the indef? inite control of the isla ad by the United States, oo the ground that the Cubans favoring independence are in a small aod weak minority and have failed to contribute to the redemption of the island. There may be big mooey for the trusts and syndicates in govern? ment of the ; island by the republican party until 1901, and some ve: y fat jobs for republicae politicians, but the was the Associated Press in its "in? spired" Washington dispatches works io gratuitous and really unjust sneers at the Cuban revolutionists oo every possible occasion is exceedingly sug? gestive of so underlying motiva. , In this connection I may say that in the coarse of a week or tao days' the readers of The State will have the un? pleasant conviction forced upon them that they have been deliberately de? ceived by that great news agency in a matter of profound public interest which I refrain just now from partic? ularizing I recognize the advisability of exercising great dinoretioo in the announcement of military aod naval movements, but 1 must "x press my re? pugnance at the lapse 30 great an agenoy as the Associate Press, which the papers pay for newt and to Which the people look for facts, into an agency of mere deception. If it be necessary, io the fear of Admiral Cam? era's phaoton fleet, to fool the Span ?ards as to the dispatch of forces to Cuba, there ought sorely to bo some way of doiog it withe at having lies broadcasted to the people of the Uoited States through the unconscious- agenoy of newspapers which they trust. It suggests, besides, unpleasant thoughts as to what may be done*io a political campaign when the honor of the nation is at stake. Better no news th so false news ! Speaking of fakes, Charles Hands, the war correspondent of the London Daily Mail, accomplished a oeat bit of work oo that Hoe io his description of the Cuban officers and their uniforms which the Associated Press was con? siderate enough to cabio from London aod The State printed last Monday Notbiog further from the facts could well be imagined I fail to recall OBe Coban officer who answers to that de? scription. They are the reverse of dan? dified, and oanvaa blouses do not lend themselves to decorative purposes or pretentiousness. The fels are bale and bluff old fellows with the air of the camp upon them, and the novices-a quiet, unaffected, weil manoered set. This may be an offense to the British war correspondents, who usually dress in bags aod have no manners to speak of. - mm i > m ? aa Lake City Murderer Arrest ed. J. P. Newham, who was arrested two miles from Lake City late Friday afternoon, was brought to Charleston early yesterday morning and lodged in the County Jail. The warran : on whioh be was arrested charged bim with violating the infernal revenue laws, but it was currently reported io Court yesterday that Newham was ar? rested for being implicated in the recent posioffice buming and lynching of Postmaster Baker at Lake City. The warrant, it was stated, was simply a rose. Newham was not .given a pre? liminary bearing yesterday, but the au? thorities said that ibis would be held before United States Commissioner Smith to-morrow. Newham was released daring the day. Yt hen asked about the matter the Federal authorities deolined to have aoytbiog to say about Newbam's con? nection with the lynching charges. They said the oase would: speak for it? self on Monday.-News and Courier. Killed by Lightning. Last Wedneeda/ afteroooD a colored mao, John Jeokio8, was killed by lightning atout 4 o'clock oo Mr. W. B. Colclough's place, near Bradford's Springs Mr Colclnnjrh and Sve other ot bis hinda besides John Jenkins were thrown down by the ?hock and for a while one or two of them appeared to be dead, but all recovered except Jenkina. All bAud8 were working at a brick mill at tbe time of the stroke, and a mule which was being used at the mill was so badly burt it will die. An inquest was held by Magistrate Jeoniog8 and a verdict was rendered in ac* cordance witb the above fact?. The .?White".mos light. Tbe "White' sews right. Spaniards Driven to The Last Ditch. SOLDIERS ARE STARVING AND SPANISH POWER CRUMBLING. Washington, Jaoe 17.-The navy department bas received tbe following from Admiral Dewey : Cavite, Jane 12, via Hong Koog Jane 17.-There is little change in the situation since my telegram of Jane 4. Insurgents continue hostilities and have practically surrounded Manila. They have taken 2,500 Spanish prison? ers whom they treat most hamanely. They do not intend to take the city at the present time. Twelve merchant vessels are anchored io the bay with refuges on board under goard of neutral men-of-war ; thh with my permission. The health of the squadron contin? ues excellent. The German comman? der-in-chief arrived to-day. Three German, two British, one French and one Japanese men of war now in port. Another German man-of-war is expect? ed The following is a correct list of Spanish vessels captured and destroyed: Destroyed-Two protected Bruisers, five unprotected cruisers, one transport and one serving vessel, both armed. The following were captured-The transport Manila and the gunboat Cal? lao. AGUINALDO'S PROCLAMATION. Manila, Juno 13, via Hoog Kong, June 17.-Auginaldo, the insurgent leader, has issued a proclamation call? ing upon the natives to assemble at th ? ceremony of a declaration of inde? pendence. Incessant skirmishing goes on in the vicinity of Malabar, Santa Mesa and Malate. Tbs Spaniards are caking desperate attempts to regain their lost positions. Under American orders, the insurgents are holding back and playing elusive tactics that are cruelly exhausting to the Spaniards. To-day 300 native Carbioeros desert? ed to the ioBQrgents. They were orig? inally disarmed by the captain general, bot recently were given their arms again. AUGU3TI NOT AFRAID TO TELL THE TRUTH. Madrid, June 17, 8 p.m -The fol? lowing dispatch from Manila, signed by Captain General Augusti and dated June 13, is published officially : 4'The grave situation set forth in my dispatch of June 8 continues. The troops are fighting on thc line of block booses which stops the enemy's advance. "The enemy has been strengthened by desertions of the native troops, which diminish our means of re sistance, and may compel me to take refuge within the walled city, Communication with the provinces is still cut and I do not know whether the detachments there will be able to hold out against a lack of resources. "I hepe to receive assistance from the peninsular before our means of defense are exhausted." Habana Despondent. Tbe News That Comes Via Toronto-Affairs Growing Worse. Toronto, Ont., June 20.-A cable dispatch has reached here from Habana, after having been more thao three days on the way. It is from a mer ebaot, and deals with private affairs, but bas three ominioos words, "affairs growing worse," referring to the con? dition of the city. Some letters from Habsna have also arrived. They were three weeks on the way. They state that the outlook is deperate, and that there is no possi? bility of keeping the insurgents ont of the best part of the province. They constantly harass the city, ont off the supplies and destroy the roads. Geo. Bianco sent out a force to dis? lodge the insurgents, but the train was derailed and the soldiers had to re? treat, and came back, leaving many ?etd. i The blockade is said to have been run several times by small vessels, but the total stores and ammunition landed was <of little account. The statement ia mad? that the city and garrison can? not withstand a close investment The populace believe that Great Bri? tain and the United States have united in tbe blockade. The . officers of the H. M. S. Talbot are said to have ob? tained valuable information co the con? dition of tbe garrison, and reported it to tbe United States admiral. They b?liers Admiral Cervera's fleet has been suok, and that Santiago is at Sampson's mercy. Captain General Augusti bas wired the Spanish Government that he has retired within the walls of Manila and will be unable to communicate further. The official order transferring the First Regiment, S. C. V., to Gen. Lee's command bas been communi cated to Col. Alston The regiment will leave Chickamauga as soon as equipped. Aguinaldo, the Philippine insur? gent leader, proclaimed the indepen? dence of the islands at Cavite on June 12th. Applauds McKinley. London, Jone 20 -The Standard applauding editorially thia morning "President McKinley's wisdom in postponing a serions invasion of Coba till after the rainy season/1 says : "The President shows himself, as he has done throughout the whole business, a wise and strong ruler. Undoubtedly the American navy was ready for war. Scarcely in any past conflict has any nation asserted at once against its opponent such a com? plete mastery on the sea The rea? son the. operations hang fire is the unreadiness for what is to be done on land. America has splendid material for a fine army, bat time js required to organize it. Therefore we con? gratulate the United States on tbe possession of rolers strong enough to turn s deaf ear to the wild impatience of the jingoes.'* Is Highly Eecom- s mended-f or COUGHS, i COLDS. HOARSENESS," ? SORE THROAT,BRON- Z CHITIS, ASTHMA, = WHOOPIXO COUGH, S and All Diseases of ? r the Throat, Lungs and Bronchial Tubes. = s A POSITIVE SPECIFIC FOE CEOUP. \ SllllltlllllllllltHIIIIIIIISIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIItlllie COUGH-CROUP EXPECTORANT ; CANDIDATES' CARDS. FOR CONGRESS. Congreseman J WIf; STOKES is hereby anooneced as a candidate for re-election from this, the Seventh District, subject To the Democratic primai y. THOMAS F. BRANTLEY, of Orangeburg is nominated for Congress from the Seventh District, BQbject to tbs action of tbe Demo? cratic primary. FOR AUDITOR Mr. Editor: Please announce the under? signed as a candidate for re-election to the office of County Auditor, subject \p the ac? tion of the Democratic Primary and oblige J. DIGGS WILDER. FOR SUPERVISOR, .Kr. Editor ; Too will pierce announce W. S. DINKINS as a candidate for County Su? pervisor at the coming election, aod oblige bis FRIENDS. e At the request of many friends, I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of County Supervisor. If elected I promise tbe people of Sumter County to do my doty as I see it without fear or favor. Very respectfully, * * W. fl. SEAL. FOR TREASURER. H. L. SCARBOROUGH again asks elec? tion to the office of Conn ty Treasurer in the approaching primary-promisiog, whether elected or defeated, ever to pot forth bis best efforts for the advancemcat of tbe County's interests. \ JUDGE OF PROBATE, Thank fa i to the Democratic Party and friends of Sumter Coooty for their kind sop port in the past, I ocost respectfully an? nounce myself as a candidate for re election as Judge of Probate at approaching primary election ic THOS. V. WALSH. Juage of Probate. SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCAv TION. * The friends of J. EDWIN REMBEBT an? nounce him ae a candidate for tbe office of Coooty Superintendent of Education, sub? ject to action of the democratic primary. FOB SALE. A HANDSOME DRAG, Io natural wood. Also band-made TAN HARNESS, with nickel trimmings. Both made to order. Apply to GEO F. EPPER-ON, June 22-tf Snorer, S. C r ITFOLtsra fl#| P ll I pounds per month. Jkf vjt experience, BOOK FREE. Address DR. g?mOEK, A. StC Broadway Kew York. Ji. Y. MACHINERY FOR SALE One 20-Horse power stationary Entire. Two 20-Horse power Return Tubular Boil? ers. Two Boss Presses. One Acme Press. Two 60-eaw Pratt Gins, with Feeders and Condensers One 70 saw Pratt Gio, witn Feeder and Condenser. One 9 ioch Sailor Eleva'tog System. One 7-ioch Sailor E'evaticg System. Ooe 8-Horse Power Atlas Engine and Boiler. V Also Shaftiog, Belting, Pulleys, kc. AH the above io good working condition, and doing good work Will be told very cheap for cash, or on liberal terms to ap? proved purchaser. CorrespDndeoce invited, and fuller informa? tion given if d sired. F. E. THOMA S, ' Wedgefield, S. C. Jone 22-W & S 4t DI 2t WAR! WAK! WARI But the "White" is vitcori ous. We are now selling sew? ing machines from ten dollars up. We have a few machines that are slightly used that we will sell cheap. We also have a nice line of Organs that we will sell on eas}' terms. We are head quarters for Sewing Machines and supplies. Old machines taken in exchange for new ones. M. B. R?NDLE, Manager, Sumter Music House. SUMTER, S. C.