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?k Wmhrsm aas J^ILTS?L WEDNESDAY, NOV 22,1899 Entered at the Post Office at Sumter,S G., as Second Class Matter. PAY YOUR DEBTS. The date following roar name on this paper indicates the date on which jour ?subscription expires, or from which date you are in arrears. Examiue the date on your paper and if jon owe anything come in at once and settle without further remind? er or urging. Many* subscribers are io arrears, last year we did not press them for a settlement, knowing the scarcity of money, bat cow we need what is doe and we request an early and foil settlement. NEW ADVERTISED ENTS. E. W. Dabbs-For Sale. Colombia Business College. Misa McDonald-Expert Hands. PERSONAL. Mrs. Thomas Wildon is in the city. Mr. J. J. Ragio was in tbe city Monday. Mr- H. D. Tindal, of Tindals, was in town iast Thursday. Mr. Baron Holme?, of Charleston, was in town Monday. Mr. A. E. Sanders, of Hagood, spent last Thursday in thecity. Miss A. I. Solomons bas returned borne after several months stay in New York. Miss May Wilson, of Manning, is in the city visiting the family of Col. D. J. Auld. Mrs. W. 7. Caotbeo, who bas been visiting ia tbe city bas retorced to ber borne at Rem bert. Mr. J. C. Birtcb, representing the Frick Ice Co , of Waynesboro, Pa , was in tbe city ! iast week. Miss Ada Huggins, who bas been spending some time io tbis city, left Thursday after? noon for ber home in Carters vi lie. Mr. L. A. Emerson, Divisioo'jiFreigbt Agent of the Charleston Division Southern Railway, was in the city last week. Miss Lacy Graham, who bas spent the past sixty days io New York, with ber sister, Mrs. W. L. Brower, reached borne yesterday. Mr. J. M Penny wbo bas been in the ser? vice of the A. C. L. in this city for several years bas been transferred to Colombia. Mrs. Eli Jackson, after spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. C. W. McGrew. bas returned to ber borne io Orangebarg County. Mrs. A. A Cobeo and Miss Simonis went over to Sumter last night, and will spend some time iLere visiting relatives -Florence Times, Nov. 15. Capt. J. C. McClecoagbao and family have removed to Creston. We regret to see Capt. McCleenagbam leave us, bat hope be will be pleased io bis new borne. Miss Estelle Barrett, of Bishopville, is visit? ing ber sister, Mrs. Henry McKagen, of this city, and will remain here until she goes to Charleston to attend the Gala Week celebra? tion. ' It was our pleasure to mee: Dr. B. B. Breeden io ! Sumter a few dsys aeo and be informed U3 that be was well pleased with Sumter and was doing a good business -Pee Dee Advocate. Rev. J. D. Budds, of Greeovil?e, S. C , arrived io the city Saturday afternooo. He was tbe guest of Mr and Mrs. Neill O'Doo neil. At ten o'clock San day morning be co cd ac ted service at St. Joseph's Chapel. Mr. F. D. Knight, of tbe Sumter Herald, has been spending several days ic town with bis pareo ts He baa beer* on the sick list'for some time, bat was able to reto rn to bis work io sumter on Tuesday morning.-Pee Dee Advocate. ? - Mr. J. Eogene Barres, wbo came to Sam-' from Greenville Is tel? to tafce & position ia tbe Southern Railway depot, bas been changed to Washington, D C., where he will fill a better position with tbe same railway system. He left oo Friday morning. Fayet Brown, a colored mao living oo Shaw's place oo Rocky Bluff, bas excited the envy of some of bis neigbbers by having glass windows io bis barn. Weary womeo oeed a o occasional dose of Dr M A Simmons' Liver Medicine to strength? en their nerves and in vig?rate their systems A crowd will leave for Cbarlestoo this evening to spend tbe week. Gala Week always attracts a large number of people Tbe cottoo receipts are falling off rapidly now, and those wbo have been insisting tbat there was a very large crop made io this county are drawing in their estimates. Tbe flashing eye, buoyant footstep and rosy complexion result from the use of Dr M A Simmons' Liver Medicine. The work of construction on the North? western R R. from Sea rb oro toward Cam? den is being poshed steadily oo, and several miles have been graded toward Rafting Creek. Tbe exact route tbe road wiil follow from Rafting Creek to Camden cannot be ascertained, and it is stated that tbe engi? neers are still at work on tbe final survey. Mrs F J Dickson, Westminster, S C, writes: Eleven years ago I was for 6 months unable to do my work, aod Dr M A Simmons' Liver Medicine restored me to good bealtb. Think coe package of it wortb a dozeo of Zillie 'e. Tomorrow one week is Thanksgiving Day, and tbe stores and other places of business will be closed as bas been customary There is more reason for thanksgiving tbis year than usual, and if tbe people could ever afford to give ap one day to rest and thanks -giving this year is the time New Goods-The celebrated Waterman Fountain Pen, tbe best Silver Polish ander tbe son-no scratching. Also repairing promptly done. At sign of the big New Wateb, Hoyt's Jewelry. Nov 15-2t The entertainment under the auspices of tbe Missionary Society of tbe Magnolia Street Methodist Church, given in the Y. M. C. A. ball last week was a gratifying success. The attendance was good, every number on the Urogramme was well rendered and all tbe re- j freshmen te ^were disposed of. Not tbe least pleasing fe* ire ot the evening was tbe com? mingling c e people in social intercourse after tbe c jsion of tbe regular program. Proceeds i t $30. )m New Zealand. Reeftr ew Zealand, Nov. 23, 1896. I am . <?:eised to state that since I took the agency of Chamberlain's medicines tue sale bas been very large, more especially of the Cough Remedy. In two years I have sold more of this particular remedy than of all other make3 for the previous five years. As to its efficacy, I have been informed by scores of persons of the good results they have re? ceived from it, aod kcow its vnluft from the' usc of it in my own household. It is eo pleas? ant to take that we have to place the bottle beyond the reach of the cbiidrrn. E. J. Scantlebury. For sale by A. J. China. MARRIAGE. ! Mr. W. W. Gedding-?, of this city, and j Mies Lorena Holleman wili be married at 8 i o'clock tbio evenioc ar the borne of the j bride's mother, near Greeley ville, S. C. The bride is a daughter of tbe late Hacdy Holzman. A Sure Sign of Croup. Hoarseness in a child that is subject to croup i3 a eure indication of tbe approach of the disease. If CbamOerlain's Cough Remedy is given as soon a? the child becomes hoarse, or even after the croupy cough has appeared, it will prevent ttie attack. Many mothers who have croupy children always keep this remedy at band and find that it saves tbem much trouble and worry, it can always be depended upon and is pleas? ant to take. For sale by A: J. China. In 1887 Mr. Thomas McIntosh of Allen? town. Tenn., bad an attack of dysentery which became chronic "I was treated by the best physicians in East Tennessee without a cure," he says. "Finally I tried Chamber Iain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After using about twelve bettles I was cured sound and well." For sale by Dr. A. J. China. -- -- DEATH. Mr. J. Nelson Hodson, of Mt. Clio, died Nov. I4tb, after a two weeks illness. He was the eldest soo of Dr. J. W. Hudson of Mayes ville. The funeral services were held on Thursday, Nov 16ih Mr. D. J. Kirkley formerly Auditor of Ker? shaw county and for a number of years Post? master at Camden died suddenly on the 14th instant of paralysis. Mr. T. M Atkins died at Mayesville last Thursday,aged 23years,of galloping consump? tion. He wa3 a son of Capt. J. E. Atkins, and was well known.in Sumter, having been in the employ of Witherspoon Bros. & Co. for several years. The funeral was held today. Mr. W Bayne Gordon, died at his horre in Concord Township, yesterday. Ris death was caused by blood poison, superinduced by an old wound, received in the Civil War. Tbe funeral service were held at hi3 late residence this morning at IO o'clock. The interment will take place at the family bury iog~?rouud Owing to the change in the time when the bog ordinence should become operative, to Nov. 15tb, and the subsequent determination to put tte anti-bog law into tffdct at once, there wes some confusion as to when tbe hogs should go. and in consequence, some parties kept their hogs under a misappre? hension. There is no excuse now and no person can say that l?e thought be bad untii such and such a time, because the extreme limit bas expired, besides all persocs have bad sufficient time to learn the law ; and the iaw will now be rigidly enforced. * ? bad dyspepsia ?fty-seveo years and never fe'-nd permanent relief till I used Kodol Dyspepsia Core. Now ? am well and feel like a new man," writes S J Fleming, Murray, Neb. It is the best digestant known. Cores all forms of indigestion. Physicians every? where prescribe lt.-J S Hogbson & Co. A F. Morris on Rocky Bluff was kicked by a goo about a week ago, and badly hurt, but is reported to be out of danger and im? proving. He wa3 shooting an owl with a double-barrel gun, and to make sure of a dead shot turned loose both barrels. The gun jumped out of the stock ana struck him in the face knockiog him senseless for a time. A piece of bis nose was also cut off by the blow. The gun belonged to his cousin, Sid Morris La Grippe, with its after effects, annually dec-troy s thousands of people. It may be quickly cored by One Minute Cough Cure, the only remedy that produces immediate re? sults io coughs, colds, croup, bronchitis, pneumonia and throat and Iuug troubles It will prevent consumption.-J S Hugbson & Co. A portion of the Graded School square has be?n cleared of grass and weeds by the street hands and it now presents a somewhat better appearance than it has for some time. The work that has been completed was done by three bauds in about three days, and as the bands receive not less than 50 cents each a day the job will rather be a costly one >f the cleaoiag up of tbe remainder of the square requires as much time and labor in proportion as the other part has. The strest hands may do a full days work every day, bot they appear to make slow progress aod accomplisn very little work in a given time. You never know what form of blood poison will follow constipation. Keep the liver clean by using DeWitt's Little Eirly Risers and you will avoid tron?le. They are famoos little pills for constipation and liver and bowel troubles.-J S Hugbson & Co. There have been numerous complaints re? cently that the streets are being used as race tracks by those who imagine that they are driving trotting stock. While it is true that most of those whose sporting blood gets the better of their judgment do not succeed in developing more than a four minute gait, nevertheless-this is too fast for streets that are used by all sons and conditions of men, women and child reo. Tbere is a very good roed on the other side of Turkey creek that will serve as a speedway for the fast drivers and they should betake themselves and their trotting stock to tbat sylvan retreat when they are overcome with a longing to burn the wind at the rate of a mile every five or six minutes. The audience may not be so large, but it would be far more friendly, aod timid folk would not be in terror of their lives io crossing the streets JD Bridges, editor '-Democrat," Lancas? ter, N H, says, "One Mioute Cougb Cure is the best remedy for croop I ever used " Im mediately relieves and cores coughs, colds, croop, asthma, pneumonia, broncnitis, grippe and all throat aod lung troables. I: prevents consumption.-J S Hogbson & Co. The proposition to bond the city to raise money for macadamazing the principal streets does oot meet with unanimous approval. Many of the business men and large taxpayers with whom the writer bas discussed the bond question are opposed to the issue of boods aod express themselves as favoring the gradual exteosioo of the macadam work from year to year as the city can afford to pay for it out of the ordinary revenues. It is conceded tba? to put down the macadam by piece-meal will be somewhat more expensive than to put it ail down at once, letting out the contract for the entire work to tbe lowest reponsible biddrr, but is conretided thit toe accumulated in*er e3t on the bonds for thc term of rears that they will run wil more than counterbalance the amount eaved oo th? first cost ci the work Tin- isfue of t>otidsi ie a mat'er that rtqrnres careful conyideration and a t. orougb investigation before a decision if rea< hm rJ<i ihe tai;):ijers wiri he slow to s::ddif i?it cuy with an additional interfst bt-arinj; dent, urjlees there ia positive proof tbat tbe saving to the city and the fceoen<s to be derived are commensurate with the burden assumed. Retiring After ?57 Years. We noticed during tbe past few days some modification b-iog made in tbe office of Col. Blaoding on the Court House square, and yesterday stepped in and a?ked bim what it meaut. He replied that having determined on account of hts deafness to retire from tbe practice of law: be bad sold hilf cf bis c?ice lot to Mhj H. F. Wilson and tbe other half to Mr. D. M. Young, and they were tinkering at it, thinking to improve by mod? ernizing it. Of course we took advantage of our professional right as a newspaper mun to ask as many questions as we pleased, aod like the Yankee girl, bad tbe the right to de? mand answers. As we wished to fill up our columns and were in the pathway of modern local legal history we did not want categori? cal aoswers, and so pumped out the follow icg information : Col. Blandmg came to Sumterville Christmas day, 1843, and swung out his shingle as a young limb of the law. Says be knew but six mao ia old Sumter District, then composed of Claremont aod Clarendon counties, and they were school and Sooth Carolina College mate3 preceding his class, of 18 i I. Starting at the law in Camden Christmas, 1842, he staid there a year, but could find no business afloat that be could pick up and make his bread, so be put all his worldly goods in a one horse cirt on a borrowed borse and witb borrowed raocey in his pocket, came down and set? tled in Sumterville. He diverged from bis cart ou the way down to visit the old Hat? field school bouse near Bradford Springs, where he and his classmates, R. I. Manning, J. B. Kershaw and W. M. Shannon, played their pranks in 1836 and '37, and wound up by two whipping ''old Hat" in a rough and tumble tussle, the otber two standing ready as a reserve. He bought the iot from Dr. A. J. China'3 father and boiit an office and moved into it in July, 1844; since which time he has beeo in the 6ame room and same seat, with the same law books around bim, except near two years in Mexicao war and over four in the "little late unpleasantness " Hi? partners have been, his uncle, W. F. DeSunssure, John S Richardson and witb tbe latter, John J. Dargan, Joseph H. Eirle, his son, W. D. Blanding, H. F. Wilson and F. B. Fraser, Jr. These would seem to be many, but not eo foran active practice of 57 years, and probably the saoior member of the bar of the State. It was with evident feelings of deep emo? tion that be spoke of b;s gratitude to the paople of Sumter district (county) for the confidence they bad reposed io bim person? ally, and profeesiooally, aod politically, and had ever sought to De worthy of it. Replyiog to our query if be intended to leave us, be said that while all of bis children, but ooe, bad left Sumter and he bad no borne, in tbe common acceptance of the word, in a bigber sense Sumter should be his home till God pleased to call bim to its cemetery ; that he did not despair of finding something to do, to keep him from taking the "'dry-rot" as one of bis old friends predicted he would ; that he could keep fully alive and lively in doing something of public benefit for the city, and county, and tbr State. Askiog bis age, ha said it was not a fair question, but could truthful y say he was not as old as Gen Longstreet and older than Admiral Dewey-' dam, spiro, spero, spes " Tbe Best Plaster. A piece of flannel dampened with Cham? berlain's Pain Balm aod bound on to tbe af? fected parts is superior to any plaster. When troubled with a pain in tbe chest or side, or a lame back, give it a trial. You are certain to be more than pleased with tbe prompt relief which it afford^. Pain Balm is also a certain cure for rheumatism. For sale by Dr. A. J China. The sale of seats for the engagement oo to? night of tbe famous Dan Packard Opera Company and orchestra in "Fra Diavollo" commenced at the Opera House vesterday. Tbe press ot the South and North bas unanimously pronounced this organization as tbe strongest repertoire opera company seen in this country for many years. Tbe company last week appeared in Wil? mington, N. C , and Tbe Messenger of that city in speaking of the opening performance of the engagement bad tbe following compli mentary notice : Patrons of the Wilmington Opera House have beeeo well entertained by many popular priced Opera Companies, but it can safely be asserted that a company has never more thoroughly pleased their audieoce than did the Dan Packard Opera Company on last night with their presentation of "The Mas? cot." * * * * "The Mascot" was es? pecially well received last night, there being quite a number of encores, several of the company having been callad back as many as three and four times. Every one was delighted, even the scores of people who were obliged to stand throughout the per? formance on account ot' the crowd. "Standing room only," was the order of the evening almost from tbe time the door were opeoea at 7 30 o'clock. Prices here aa in other cities, $1, 75 and 50 ceats The big ditch crossing the squares between Church aod Main streets is beiog filled and 18 inch terracotta drainage pipe put down to carry off tbe drainage. . - - - There was a large crowd in tbe city Satur? day and business was brisk in all the stem?. Monthly and bearing-down pains, attend? ant upon irregular and suppressed menstrua? tion, are relieved Dy Simmons' Squaw Vine Wiue or Tablets. C. A. Snow & Co., Patent Lawyers, oppo? site tbe United States Patent Office, Washing? ton, D. C., who have actual clieots in every city and town of tbe United States and Caoada, report that never before in their 25 years practice bas the work of the Office been so well up to date. They claim ihat patents can now be procured in less than half the time formerly required. Nov 1-3m Inspector Hnup of the Post Office Depart? ment was io ihe city Munday mcroing en rou ti* to Bisbopville to lock over the field for the purpose ol collecting infoination wiih the view of establishing rural free delivery of i rnaii in that section of the county. Hf will ; visit Mayesvi le also ?ithin tx?next lew I d?\s to look over ihe ground in that vicinity ! with the same object in view. His vitut to ; S n rn ter cou ri tv is ihe result of Congressman j Stokes ?fions to secure free delivery of n ail '-, in rural diitnc?s, and wbilo nothing will ne I dene immediately tue foundation is Neilin j i?ud arid information being gathered for the ! establishment of Srveral experimental r.ee delivery roi;if3 io this county as soon aa congress shall make the neceesary appropria? tion. TAXES ON CITY HALL. The Sinking Fund Commission Re? quires the City to Pay Back Taxes on City Hall. Mr. D. W. Mclaurin, S:ate Lacd Agent for tbe Sinkiog Fuon Commission, who wa6 io the city on Saturday discovered that the City of Sum'er had not returned the City Hall for taxation ?Dd tas? f;ever paid State taxes oo it, as required by law, and heat once took steps to collect back taxe3 due the State, io consequence of bis discovery the following paper has been served on Mayor Hugbson : Columbia, S. C , Nov. 18, 1899. To Dr. J. S. Hugbson, Mayor ot' the City of Sumter, or whomsoever it may concern : You are hereby notified that it appears to the Secretary of State, or to his agent, that the following simple taxes, cos^s and penalties are due and uopaid upon the City Hall or Opera House etd lot. To wit: For the levies for the fiscal year, each commencing as follows : For the fiscal year commancing 1896, 10.8 mills on $17,000, $183,60; fifteen percent penalty, $27,54. For the fiscal year com? mencing 1897, ll mills on $17,000, $187.00 ; fifteen per cent peoalty, $2 i 05. Total cases and peualty due as above stated, S426 19, cUculated upon valuation of $17,t00, deem? ed by the Secretary of State to be equitable and just tor taxation thereof. For demand statute fee $3. Total so far accrued, $429 19. You are hereby required to nuke a pay? ment ct the above amount to the uodersigned at Columbia, S. C., as required by law on or before - day of - under pmo of dis? tress.' and sale of tbe premises herein de? scribed, pursuant to the provisions of the acts. Respectfully, D. W. Mclaurin, State Land Agt. For M R. Cooper, Secretary of State and ex cfhao Agent of Stoking Fund Commission. A t?olden W eddiog. Rev. Jam?8 Wbite, who bas beei court crier fer 30 yeirs, celebrated his golden wed? ding last Saturday at nis home in this city, by giving a reception to bi3 frieods at 2 o'ciock. The golaen marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. J J Hunter. Tbe bar cf Sumter bis presented bim w'rh a handsome gold lined silver goblet accompa? nied by an autograph letter of congratulation as a testimonial of their appreciation of bis faithful service as an officer cf court for so many years. To those living inmahrialdistricts Tutt's Pills arc indispcnsible, they keep the system in perfect order and are an absolute cure fer sick headache, indigestion, malaria, torpid liver, constipa? tion and all bilious diseases. Tutt's Liver Pills The State of South XJarolina* COUNTY OF SUMTER. By Thos. V. Walsh, E;q., Probate Judge. WHEREAS, SHEPARD NASH, made suit to me to grant him Letters of Administration of the Estate of and effects of JERRY MAPLES, deceased These are therefore to cite and admonish ali and singular the kindred aud creditors of tbe said Jerry Maples, late of said County and State, deceased, tbat they be and appear before mp, in the C?uriof Probate, to be held at Sumter, C. H , oo November 24th, 1899, next, after publication thereof, at ll o'clock in ibe forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted Given under my .hand, this 10th day of November, A. D., 18^9 THOS V. WALSH, Jud*e of Probate. Nov 10 -2t Estate of Hartnell E. Stafford, DECEASED. IWILL APPLY to tbe Judge of Probate OD December 15th, 1899, for a Final Dis? charge as Executor of aforsaid estate FRANK B. STAFFORD, Nov 15, 1899 Executor. FOR SALE. ASMALL three quarter (|) Jersey Cow with seveo eignts ( ? ) Jersey heifer calf. Uau be seen at the resideoce of A. G. Warreo in Sumter. Pric?, $25. Several grade Jer? sey Miich Cows, * to I Jers?y, at my farm, Goodwill, S C. "Prices from $25 to $40. E. W. DABBS, Nov 22-2t Goodwill. S C. EXPERT HANDS Guided by artistic eyes have produced exquisitely beautiful Trimmed Hats for our Millinery Display. Good judgment and care in the purchasing of material en? ables us to oller Hats of excep? tionally good value at mode? rate figures. M ESS MCDONALD. &i KUBES WHERE ALL USE FAILS. gg im? Dost Cough Syrup. Tastes-Good- U^e g jvj in time. Sold by drucci^ts._H B5? J?? The Kind You Have Always Bought, and which has been in use for over 30 years, has horne the signature of ~ an(l has been made under his per C^L/CJ6^T?^^A/ sonal supervision since its infancy. . SI, /?WK Allow no one to deceive you in this. All Counterfeits, Imitations and " Just-as-good" are but Experiments that trifle with and endanger the health of Infants and Children-Experience against Experiment? What is CASTORIA Castoria is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil, Pare? goric, Drops and Soothing Syrups. It is Pleasant. It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Narcotic substance. Its age is its guarantee. It destroys Worms and allays Feverishness. It cures Diarrhoea and Wind Colic. It relieves Teething Troubles, cures Constipation and Flatulency. It assimilates the Food, regulates the Stomach and Bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep* The Children's Panacea-The 3Iother's Friend. GENUINE CASTORIA ALWAYS The Kind You Haye Always Bought In Use For Over 30 Years. THC CENTAUR COMPANY. 77 MURRAY STREET, NEW YORK CtTY. Just Received: This November 4th, One Car Load of Mules, and One Car Load of unbroke Oregon Horses, For Sale Cheap, and on Reason? able Terms. To %lrrive: November 13th, another car of Horses, among them some nice drivers and pairs. H. BARBY. Cabbage Plants for sale. MM MO mo zrp MjiiL Has moved his stock of Hardware, Stover Cut? lery, Crockery, &c?, Into the large store next to First National Bank, lately occupied by the Ducker & Bultman Company, And is DOW better prepared with a larger stock than ever, to supply the public with everything in his line. Especial attention is directed to the very larg? line of Stoves and Stove Fixtures. Both cooking and beating, and also to cur large Hoe of CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, WINDOW GLASS, PAINTS, OILS. Our regular lines of Hardware," Tools, Cutlery, Guns, Ammunition, Harness, Saddlery, Hoosefurnishiog Goods, will be found larger and more complete. We also carry E?gine and Mill Supplies. Remember, ali our stoves are warraoted. Call and see us. Very respectfully, L. B. DURANT. Sep 6-1 lllxx^i ' ^ Radical Change In Marketing Methods Jri as Applied to Sewing Machines? IQ! Vigour * An criminal pian under which you can obtain .f^M??SC^ easier terms and" better value ::i the purchase of ^ <jj ^^^^^^ I ?|"vl"rldTi3mous ''White*' Sewing Machine than Write for our elegant H-T catalogue and detailed particulars. How we eau save you money ia the purchase of a high-grade sewing machine and the easy terms of payment wc can offer, either direct froni factory or through our regular authorized agent?. This is an oppor? tunity you cannot afford to pass. You know* the "White," you know its manufacturers. Therefore, detailed description of the machine and its construction is unnecessary. 7f yon have an old machine to exchange we can offer most liberal terms. Write to-day. Address in full. WHITE SEWING MACBIN? COMPANY, (Dep t A.) Cleveland, ?tl?.