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COUNCIL MEETING. City Council he'd a regular tueeriog last Wednesday afternoon at 6 o'clock. Pr?sent, Mayor Stuckey, Aldermen Boyle, G. F. Epperson, W. H. Epperson, Hurst, Pardy and Rowland. There was present a committee from the Easiness League consisting of Messsrs. R. D. Lee, Neil O'Donnell and A. W. Suder, to urge appropriation of one thousand dollars to open a road from Salem in Sumter County, across Biack River to this city. They ex plained the value of the road in building up the commercial interests of the community, by bringing large quantities of tobacco, cot ton and other Droduce here, which now goes to other markets. They stated that the County Board of Commissioners had appro priated ooe thousand dollars to the construc tion of this road, and argued that a like appropriation by council for the same pur pose would be an excellent investment The proposition was discussed, and on Mr. Row. land's motion a special meeting was appoint ed for one o'clock next Friday afternoon to further consider the request. Drs. H. M. Stuckey and J. C. Spann and Messrs. W. M Graham end D. W. Canino of the Board of Health appeared before council to consult with reference to the proposed dry earth system. They presented a petition signed by a large number of citizens asking council to employ an engineer to survey the city, perpare cootour map, estimate cost of sewerage. Meanwhile further consideration of the dry earth system to bp postponed. It was determined to accede to the wishes of the petitioners, and the clerk was directed to cor respond with civil engineers in Columbia and Angusta with a view to having one of them visi;' Scruter to look over the ground asd advise coo nei 1. Mr. G. P. Epperson stated that complaints were made of the accumulation of trath and garbage on the streets, and on hie motion it was decided to discontinue the ose of ooe of tbe dump wagons, and instead put two carts into service to do scavenger work systemati cally every day, coder police direction. Min?tes of June 27th were read and ap proved. On motion of Mr. G. F. Epperson it was ordered that tbe guard bouse windows have iron bars pot across them. Mr. Boyle reported that tbe shed or store room needed for tbe street roller and other machinery, coald not be pot on No. 3 Hose Co. lot, but that a suitable building could be built adjoining tbe city stables. This was referred back to committee of public works. Mr. Boyle also suggested that tbe present bese drying rack at the rear of the city ball should be removed, an? drying bars erected at the rear of each bose company's bouse, and it was so ordered. Tbe name of New street was changed to Salem avenue. JTbe Mayor called attention to the leek of troughs or fountains for wateriog horse3 and moles, and suggested that an artesian well at tbe tobacco warehous?now closed?should be opened. That fountains should be placed, one at the Court House and ooe at tbe At lanti? Coast Line depot. Referred to com mittee of public works. An ordinance to regolate tbe use of bicy cles was read and adopted, tbe role requiring two readings being suspended by uaaoimoos consent. This ordinance limits the maximom rate of speed to six miles, which most be reduced to tour miles on approaching and passing street corners ; requires tbe soooding of bells at corners or when approaching persons, and prohibits riding without lights after dark. Council then adjourned. A special meeting of City Council was held Friday at one o'clock, pursuant to adjourn ment, to consider certain mattere. Tbe Mayor and Aldermen, Boyle, W. H. Epper son, Hurst, Purdy and Rowland were pre sent. Tbe request of tbe Business Lea en e for an appropriation towards the Black River road was again discussed, and the sum of four hundred dollars wes voted. Council thought tbe present 6nancial condition cf the city would not justify a greater appropriation. A telegram was received from Mr. C. C. Wilson, civil ecgineer of Columbia, in answer to a letter from the clerk, in which he con rea ted to come to Snmter, look over the ground and make preliminary report on leverage without other charge tlnn nectary expenses. The clerk was directed to write Mr. Wilson to come early next week, or as soc as convenient to him. There were no other matters* of public inte:e3t considered. MAYOR'S COURT. There were only two casce on docket Th?rs dav and betb about bicycle riding. N. G. Osteen was op for riding od the north side of Liberty Street, io front of Andrews' restaurant. Be claimed that be thought be had tbe right to do so, referring to tbe published proceedings of City Council of May 23, in which it was stated that the bicycle limits were extended on the north side of Liberty Street, to Main Street, and aleo gave as a reason for using tbe sidewalk, that the usual bicycle track o? tbe side of the street was blocked by a wagon. The Mayor and City Clerk explain ed that tbe publication was a ' mistake of tbe printer," as s reference to the trieutes show ed that the extension was to Snmter and net Mata Streets ; and that as a fact, bicycle rid ing whs totended by action to bs prohibited on that sidewalk between Main f-ud Sumter Street. In view of the misunderstanding of the matter the Mayor accepted tb* escase. Clifton Durant, a nejro boy about 15years o:d, wft3 arrested this morning for reckless ri?:o?: on Maio Street He ran iato iir. A. D. More?, near Dr. Dick's oSce, and knock ed him according to the plaintiff's testimony "sky-high, when he earns down he wr.3 on top of the bicycle and toy." A 5 : of ?3 or f x cays on tbe stree: was imposed but at ?hs nqaest cf Mr. iiosc3 was reduced to Si The mosey was paid by th? father cf x'-t boy, V/fco. ?oi'i him to g?t home an i be ready for ?Se. rod 7.1212 be arrived. There were rire- defendants up Monday morning to answer for various offences. D*n Robinson, co!ortd. whi'e under icfiueoce of liquor, went ;n:o "Vandoros 3?.or2 Saturday evening beat ou a difficulty, and cot iato oae over the purchase of some cigar ettes 3e was forcibly ejected twice, only to return and renew the disturbance On bra taira trip OfScer Weeks took him into cu? t5iy. T:he. aTor imposed a sentence of ."55 or 10 r?a?5 Henry Carter and V. iliisn ?ilei?au, corred orchids o? tender vests aod t? ugh reputation, charged with disorderly conduct at the C< Li^p depot were discharged with e repii man?. Richard Hazell and James Taylor, two Charleston: citizeos oi ? rc edingiy d^rfc Com plexion, were charged with vagrancy, and convicted on thet: own vol. niary statements Two dollars or four days labor, a bstn and ~ cito -hirt each They had no mon?'? and were forced the* bitter alternative, which which wouldn't be ?o bat? if they could b?-^ off ?rom the oath. rjsre?8 food is digested quickly it vili fer ment and irritate ;::e D?rnach. After each meal take a teaspocnful of Dyspepsia Cure it digests what yoa eat and will allow you to eat all you need of what you like. It never fails to cure r.be worst cases of dyspep ia. It is pleasant to take.?J S Hughsons ? Co. CAUGHT BY THE SAW. Mr. Joe! E. BruDSon Lcses the Left Forearm. Kingstree, July ?2 ?Late this afternoon Mr. Joel E. Bruoson, whi;e superintending the work of his shingle mill, unfortunately got his left army entangled in the saw of 'he same and before the mii! could be stopped bis lett band and part of the arm was crushed and almost entirely cut off. Mr. Branson wa3 immediately brought into town. Drs. Scott, Johnson and Epps were cai ed io and the ipjjred arm was amputated just below the elbow. The irijary is serious and pain ful, but Mr. Brunson is doing &e well as co a Id be expected. Mr. Branson is one of oar best and purest citizens, and be has the sympathy of our whole people in this terrible misfortune. Mr. Joel E. Brunson's Condition as Well as Could bo Expected. The many friends of Mr. Joel B. Branson will be pleased to read the encouraging state ment as to bie condition, given in letter dated Joly 14th from his daughter to Kev. C. C. Brown, and which be allowed cs to copy : "Father received your kind letter this morning, fie bad a good night and seems better today?bas some fever, bat is doing as well as we conld expect. He will write yon himself when be can." Our loo a hounds. Editor Daily Item : What has become of the bloodhounds bought by Samter county many months ago ? Citizen Col. Walsh, County Clerk, being sick and not at bie office, and other officials not being found to whom inquiry could be made for the information asked above, oar reporter made inquiry on the street and obtained the following, wbicb is given for what it is wortb. If incorrect or incomplete, we will be glad to publish further particulars later if faraiebed with same : Tbe dogs were placad with Commissioner Burgess Jenkim to be trained. He stated wben io tbe city a abort time ago that tbey would be sent to tbe Reed State Farm for farther training with tbe dogs there, belong ing to the State penitentiary. It is to be sapposed, therefore, that oor dogs are at tbe Reed State farm et present. IS IT SIGHT For an Editor to Recommend Patent Medicines ? From Sylvan Valley News, Brevard, N. C. It may be a question whether tbe editor of a newspaper has tbe right to publicly recom mend any of tbe varions proprietary medi cines which flood tbe market, yet as a pre* veotive of suffering we feel it a duty to say a good word for Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoe* Remedy. We bave known and need this medicine in oar family for 20 years and bave always found it reliable. In many cases a dose of this remedy would save boon of suffering while a physician is await cd. We do not believe in depending implic itly on any medicine for a core, but we do believe that if a bottle of Chamberlain's Diarrh i Remedy were kept on band and administered at tbe inception of &n attack mncb suffering might be avoided and in very many cases tbe presence of a physician wocld not be required. At least this bas been our experience daring tbe paet 20 years. For Bale by Dr. A. J. China. County School for Colored Teach ers. The Summer School for Colored Teachers opened Monday morning at tbe Kendall Insti tute in this city. After prarer by Rev. J. C. Watkins, principal of tbe Kenda?l Institute, an address was made by County Superintend ent cf Education J. Edwin Rember; Sixty teacber-pnpils of this and adjoining counties were enrolled. Tbe instructors of tbe school are Prof. W. T. Andrews and Miss Martha A. Savage. Who Knows About This ? Mr. Editor : Do me tbe kindness to pobliso this letter in tbe Watchmas and Southron and in tbe Item, and if any one is fouod who knows something of tbe matter referred to, 1 shall be glad to cortespond with them. Yours truly, C. C. Brown. Rilgevllie, Ga , July 13, 1900. Dr. C. C. Browo, Sumter, S. C. Rev. and Dear Sir : There is a very oIj, infirm widow in our community who has made application for pension, to which tbe law entitles her by virtue cf Bervice3 reoder ? ed the government by her husband in the I Menear, war of 1847-48. A3 a reward for j distinguished servers, tbe wur d?partirent j presented him with p. ra?da! bearing bis ; same and appropriate inscriptions is Ivin. ; which tried*! the family stiii holds, ae? of v;r.??m;:y ! s.^a member. Bifore gran'isc :.:-r.?i';c? io w do~?, the .' !av? r quires iba: proof of their mirrile to j the er whose vridows they ctetm to be mu?t ? be furnished ics government : wi boa: such i proof, no psnsion cao be secured, j li ?hi c:?.:2 cf tbe lady cenii&Dfd above, j every lick in ?he ohain of evidencr; required . by Uw c^n :>> furnished, vvith the exception ! of proof cf her marriage to William Ballard, j TvLcse vridew ?h? ?3. As tr.e carriage took place in Sumter, S. ; C , and as \o\i are ens rf the officiating c!er j gymen ol tea; place, I wi?i respectfully ask isa?, ?i; f.: Christian gentleman, ; ca es':?: ; yourself :n L?r-h:;if of th s poor, o!d lady, and j (?o vrhat ycu c.o to nid iz ge'.iia;; ir:forci-. tiou tost w:!! f.rove. or lead te :b? o'\ hc-r marriage It yc-j kindly co^i-mt to do so. I hrr^r. ith z:~~ certain {'::*?? . Lieh w?.M answer .'.3 measS to ti* eci i:; view. They ari- fericSj as :'.!? lows : ??Ai married to Mr. William L?.i? -r-i nbcu: " hl?s? Kacrk-t ( .:per.!:-r. d>:u?h*er of John En?ccfaj C>:*'.; r:t citizis cf Sumter". The cercmon vras-performsd ?>~ it:- Rev. :-?.'. r- f '.' .?. v.-. stor of th& jiethcdvs: chures, it?a is .Sumter. Acu. . resp rt!;;:t ?.? :i?k, i; i rid sir 'hi* v. : explain the content?! of :bij commnsicatjep to your n-ud.ien.ee", from the pul i: If tn:>* be br?i ?o:r?e 'is) jn.' your m;*msers m*vy iv atiesded th.* *-f-;I ? r -? !. .ve heard (-triers speak of it tbe time mu? tine., and 'hiij l?*<\ ic e'novrlcdce the W3**re?* bouts 0.*' one or 1* .? ;Lo c?.-? testify ::: writirt?? as IO the fact of ': ' mur:?::};-, which is ?11 tbat ebe law requires, *mt? to secure which 1 ask yo?'r assistance. RespectioUy yours, j'r3 William R Ballard, Ridgevillo, G?. CUBAN RELIEF cures Colic, J?v Neuralgia and Toothache in |p/ fi ve minutes. Soni- Stomach ;u;<i Summer Complaints. Price 25c. Sold by Hugheon-Ligon Co. Sale of Main Street Property. j The sale of the property on Maio street, ; usually called the .McElbose oroperty, and j which has been telked of for several mooths, bas been iinally consummated, and the papers were put upon record Thursday. The store now occupied by Miss McDonald wa3 bought by Mrs. Lura B. Bultman for S3.700. It has a front of 27 feft 8 inches on Maio street, aDd a depth of 225* feet. The store next, now occupied by Kennedy's book store, having 16 feet front with lot 225h feet long, was bought by Shore Brothers for $1,100. The store next, occupied by Sam Weeks and J. . Schwerin, 24 feet wide and lot eame as the other, was boagbt by J. Gren ville DeLorrae, fer $2,200. The purchasers will occupy the different places for busineesas soon as tbey are vacated by present occupants. Dr. DeLorme expects to build a new store upon his lot in the course cf tbe next year. Sumter Defeats Dalzsll. Tbe base ball game Monday afternoon between tbe Sumter and Dalzell clubs was a regular old-time affair. Errors abounded, and at times tbe procession around the dia mond was very entertaining. Two hours and forty-five minutes the struggle lasted, and at the conclusion of tbe ninth inning Sumter had scored 19 times and Dalzell 12. Mr. W. J. McKagen umpired the game to the satisfaction of all, while Messrs. Louis Williamson and Hugh Pbelps kept tbe score straight. Insurance Paid. Tbe Knights of Damon paid on yesterday to the representatives of the late J. Clifton Dinkioe S3,000, tbe amount of bis insurance in that order. An Epidemic of Diarrhoea. Mr. A. Sanders, writing from Cocoaaut Grove, Fla., says there has been quite an epi demic of diarrhoea there He bad a severe attack and was cured by four doses of Cham berlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoe Rem edy. He says be also recommeaded it to there and they pay it is tbe best medicine they ever used. For sale by Dr. A. J. China. Magnolia Items. Magnolia, S. C, July 16 ?Tha condition of tbe crops in this section was a little im proved by tbe recent light rains, but tbe past two or three bot days are taking tbe starch ont of them agais, so to speaak. An old and well-koown colored woman, Sarah Flemming, died quite suddenly and very unexpectedly on Saturday mornisg last. She was quite lively and well the day before, and was ill only a few minut?e?complained of pain in her chest and nausea, as testified to by her two daughters, tbe only witnesses. Suspicion of foul play made it necessary to bold an inquest over tbe body, the verdict of tbe jury being that she died from natural caueee?presumably, heart failure. Mr. Pbil Miller is at bis father's on a visit, for tbe purpose of recuperation. Be has been sick and bears tbe sign3 of it. Mrs. Phillips, wife of tbe pastor of the Baptist Church io this place, is ill. Miss Lucy McLeod is still slowly improv ing. Mrs. J. D. Clark is a little improved, but still quite weak. Mr. George W. Stokes has fever, and is threatened with typhoid fever, it ?3 feared. Mrs. B. F. Jones is improving. Mrs. J. A. Rhame has returned from her visit to Rafting Creek. Mies Kate and, her brother, Ed McCutchen, of Sumter, are visiting at Mr. J. M. Miller'3 in this place. As per agreement tbe Lynchburg third nice played Timmonsville oa the latter's grounds oa last Friday evening. Tbe score stood 2 to 19 in favor of Timmonsville. Tbe same nines will play here tomorrow (Tues day) evening. Ljnchburgand Timmonvi?e first nines will play on Wednesday afternocn. ! This will be an interesting and exciting game J as both nines will bave picked players, and j the game will be played for all it is worth? j on Timmooeville ground. Mr. Editor, as so many questions are asked j about tbe foreign legations in China, as to j their strength, positioo, number, means of j defense, &c, &c , please explain for tbe beneSt ; of the readers of your valued and popular j paper. Occasional. Dr. Cody's Condition Ponders j re jas! what a horse needs when in bad c ?ti';-. Tonic, blood puri cr ani vcr:.::;"i^e ! T'icy ara no: :","?! but "leJieinc, un I :r.e b st : to css to T'ut a corse in nrinic cor. ?:?ior>. Price j The ir.t'.r?'. itching, asd ?uiar!:.'? incider.: t . the--e diseases. :?= instantly allayed by :.;. vl\ r. ?. , Chawberlaic's Eye and Skin Ointment. Many verv bad eases h ;ve been penaanetiy cured by ::. : is equally efficient for itching pi'c- an ? a favorite remedy for ;:<>rc nip; ie?. cb ippo ! bandi?, cLiibi?in?, irosi bites and c?rcaic s< re <??.?<>. 25;:-? pur box. For sale by Dr. ?.. j China, "?-.? 3 ?? Strange New Cotton Fesr. I-io*berry, Jsiy IG ? ;?.?. sisea; ; farmer fr : No. township ?ras '" ' :.'iT.r% Saturday and reported tchs: . Ci7>-;:^ much alaren am on :a:- far".: ; ors. Ar: insee: of a green:?!: c : :\ : S* i O f ? !?r~i.i m O " ? " * r vrj has triade its appearance U, ?hst : , c ; a::-: ;> co.mp?ei-iv. ;?e.::?rey.22 t*-'-r cotter, crop. The deposits c'igeo: tbe u:-i?* eide ;f the leave.-, as-i :::? a ??w days 'ho leaves wither un :;rh ?? :: an i ' ic stalk? dio. Tha farmer r - por's that be bad a ii id of tig':* which promised a yiell of a baie : ? the ?ere. Djr cays it will not new rnak ? ? : pounds to tbe aero. I He bad some of the insects in towr; Saturday and sen: them to Prof. New , man, at Clemeoo oollege, as its like had never been seen bere. United States and China Technically at Peace, and Outrages May Thus be MORE SPEEDILY AVENGED. Wasbiogtoo. July IG.?The deci sion of tbc administration is that the United States government is still not at war with the government of China. The big happenings at Tien Tsin, com ing on top of the stories of the last struggles at Pekio have not effected the attitude of the administration on this point ; the Uoited States and China are technically at peace. But this statement should not be accepted as indicating a purpose on the part of the United States government to hold its band in the administration of swift and adequate punishment apon the Chinese, without regard to statioo, who may be responsible for the out rages of the past few weeks. It means simply that the government of the United States feels it eac best achieve that purpose by regarding the etatHs officially as one of peace. To hold otherwise would seriously oripple the government in its efforts to obtain satisfaction for the outrages the Ameri cans China have suffered. We should find the ports of China, now opeo to as, closed and all sorts of im pediments would be encountered whioh now are missing. Therefore aocording to the adminis tration view, a declaration of war would afford not even a technical gain while it would be actually a heavy drawback. Chairman Cannon of the house ap propriations committee, is authority for the statement that money fn plenty it at the disposal of the president to meet the presene emergency, and that there is no necessity for a called session of congress on that score. Great reluctance was manifested on the part of the participants to answer questions as to the nature of the delib erations. The best indication of it? nature was the departure for the White House of Secretary Hay immediately after the meeting. He sat down and held a loog talk with President Mc Kinley over the long distance tele phone and it soon became known that the president had deoided that it would be best for him to come back from Canton to the national capital. The cabinet officers talked over the possibilities of reeoforcing the troops in China. There was no disposition showo to withhold these troops ; the only ques tion was as to the amount of additional force available. That was a technical question, so it was left to the war department officiale to decide. The only point laid down was that the government would send forward all the troops that could be spared at this time. Cold Steel or Death. "There is but one small chance to save your ife an that is through an operation," was the awful prospect set before Mrs I Hunt, of Lime Kidge, Vite, by her doctor after vainly trying to cure her of a frightful case of stom ach trouble and yellow jaundice. He didn't count on the marvellous power of Electric Litters to euro stomach and liver troubles, but she heard of it, took seven bottles, was wholly ci:red, avoided surgeon's knife, now weighs mwre and feels better than ever. It's positive ly guaranteed to cure stomach, lirer and kid ney troubles, and never disappoints. Price 50c at J F W DeLorme's drnj; store. 1 Remarkable Fail of Rain in Texas. it may be of interest to the "oottcn" readers to know that Galveston, Tex., had, in the 48 hoars ending Saturday morning, the extraordinary rainfall of 14 76 inches, while Corpse Christi had 4 00 inches. The latter point is usually rainiees during the summer season, or has amounts scarcely appre ciable. The rains were due to a storm centre located south of Gaiveston apparently moving northward with a likelihood of showery weather, but not necessarily ossessive rainfall over the entire cotton belt during the ?ks? week, but the area of shower.* may not reach the Attesile coast J:tate?, as rhe move ment of -be storm is as yet uncertaia Dallas. Tes., Juij '2??Northern Tesa? tas been dsiuged by r-:in fc: more than i'J hears and the indications are that the stcrm has only ?f-guo. The downpour here was terrific most c: the day. The streeis were Uikc creeks and many basements were Seed ed. The Trinity river is ris'.n_z and bull it i s from Fort Worth and othtr joints indicate that large volumes cf water are cocaine: from the upper parts f the river. Wire reports sho~ the ila has been general Nijrl?t of Terror. v.: :; anxiety r::s felt :' i ?:? widow of r.iv; ?Jen Bern bam ??: M :.(.?!. Mc, when cu r> .<.?::,I the ?*;>?;:.1 rj.vt till m?rn .-.:?:?..?; Mrs > Il Lire?:.'. v.T.? attended ?. ? ?...-'?,?' ~.\.??? ?-,VJ.l rhoti^tVt <v.r, tiiu?r *$?' !lui-n>. Cruises, Uhcuma y*^tism :md Seres. Price, 25 els. Sold by Haghson-Lizqn Co. vi. PISOOS Cil R E FOR WtitKfc ALL ELSE " We have three children. Before the birth of the last one rny wife used four bot- ? ties of MOTHER'S FRIEND. If you had the pictures of our children, you could see at a glance that the last one _ is healthiest, prettiest and jsZ\ finest-looking of them all. My wife thinks Mother's Friend is the greatest and grandest remedy in the world for expect ant mothers."? Written by a Ken tucky At?orney-a? -Law. FD?CUn Prevents nine-tenths of the ] suffering incident to chJld J birth. The coming mother's disposition and temper remain unruffled throughout the ordeal, because this relax ing, penetrating liniment relieves the usual distress. A good-natured mother is pretty sure to have a good-natured child. The patient is kept in a strong, healthy condition, which the child also inherits. Mother's Friend takes a wife through the crisis quickly and almost painlessly. It assists in her rapid recovery, and wards off the dangers that so often follow de livery. fold by dragai its for $1 a bottle. THE BRAOFIELD REGULATOR CO. ATLANTA, OA. Send for our free illustrated book written expressly for expectant mothers. CANDIDATES. FOR HOUSE OP REPRESENTA - TIVES. Believing that MR. D. M. YOUNG has served the people of Snmter County efficient ly, during the past term, we suggest him aeja candidate for re-election to the House of Representatives at the coming primary. RAPTO CREEK. I am a candidate before tbe Democratic primary for member to tbe Honse of Repre sen tati ves._ALTAMONT MOSES. I am a candidate in tbe coming primary, for tbe Honse of Representatives _R. 0. P??RDY. D. E. DuRANT is announced by his friends as a suitable person to represent Sumter County in tbe Hocs3 of Reprr sentatlve. Hie candidacy is subject to tbe action of tha Democratic primary. Thaokiog the Democratic voters of Snmter County for tbe liberal support given me in tbe past, and pledging myself to abide the action of tbe primary, I respectfully an nounce my eel f a candidate for re-election to tbe House of Representatives. J. HARVEY WILSON. I am a candidate in tbe coming primary, for tbe Bouse of Representatives. R. 0. PURDY. THOMAS B. FRASER, Ja., is hereby an nounced as a candidate for tbe House of Representative subject to the action of tbe Democratic primaries. I hereby announce mjself a candidate for the House of Representatives, subject to the action of tbe Democratic primary. TROS. G. McLEOD. FOR MAGISTRATE. I announce mysel- as a candidate for tbe office of Magistrate a: Ssmtcr, (Magisterial District, No. 1,) and solicit tbe yotes cf tbe said district. R. J. BLAND. FOR SOLICITOR. I em a candidate for re-election to tbe office of Solicitor, and again solicit the sup port of tbe voters of tbe Third Circuit, sub ject to tbe action of tbe Democratic primaries. JOHN S. WILSON. FOR CO, SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION. The frieods of Prof. W. P. BASK IN, having knowledge of bis thorough compe tency to fill the position, hereby annouoce him as a candidate for County SnDerintend ent of Education, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. Believing tbat the acquaiotarce of tbe present incombent, J. EDWIN REM BERT, with tbe duties of the crTice, tbe various teachers, trastees sod nc-eds of the several ! communities of the county qualify him for ; the i.fri:e of County Superiottudect of Eiu ! cat'on, ud? tbat he i? b-ar'.i.'y interesed in the dunes thereof, vre nyminat.-: bid for re ? election, subject to :he action r? the Demo I cr&tic Primary. MANY VOTERS. FOR SHERIFF. ! The friends of Deputy Sheriff JAMES E GAIL L A ri D '.'.- -' nl^asuie tn r;or.>;n.i!ictr I il i ra fur ?b?::'T cf Sumter * costy, sui pet la ?be sctir.;; of ths Dearoerxtte primary ?:i. ? ionu ur.d ; !:ic:er? servi c -.s Deputy Sher:!:', i his faithful discharge ?; every duty d? roiv ir- epen him bis rnorongh famiiisrity : with e ver ?etsi? :: ?? *.?'.?.? r y to the proper ni re for wie ::?-.s;::on. The frieods s? tiAilRV IV. SCARBOR OUGH would respectfu?y present bis nr-me to tbe Dem: cr.atie .-.?? rs c f Sam'er county ut the appreachioe prirj sry .?.? beine" s. suitable mio f:>r Snsric of Sum*' r county, feeling tire r^'iici The voters ofSnmier-cousry a: ? asked to support for ?rh^r:*' *";:!:-.:>: H. Ep>er?on. ?.::;;? ao2 :: ic : Potrrrr^r, \ nia*? who wss a ea??ant Gon??d???;tc cr.i*i?;r :->r?d served lour ears - ih ? tanks ::c ;s con*: aient and ?vii] CLERK OF COURT. 1 hereby sencuuc? rey seif us a candidati ?r.r re c!ti"--:r; : te ''? ? ( See Clerk or Cost?-; subject :.> the cction r: the Democratic primary Sli.'.>I:'ARD NASH. Gent lernen : i ^an: to he e?ectea io the oP.:;e of Clerk o; the Court fer S'jrr.t?-r Corrn ty N'u on* bas asked tre to le- a candidats ? guess they >ist di.i'i't think of iti. 1 tn t, r:.-wev'T. ycu ?ri 1 net forget rro at tha Democratic :* mary election, which will stt Tio me q*:?stioc, -v ho shail tie cic-t 1?: ? as !c.r >:? I am concerned. :ng be yours ;it ;...? primary, : iic Verv rPsocctfuIlv, *J. W. DENNIS. FOR COUNTY TREASURER. H. L. SCARBOROUGH is announced for re-election as County Treasuier subject to the Democratic primary. candidates; FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR. I bereby announce mjself a candidate for re election ?o tbe office of County Supervisor of Sumter County, sobj-ct to the action of the Democratic Primary, and pledge myself to support tbe nominees of the Democratic party. MARION CORK. V.r. FREAN MELLETT is nominated for Couuty Supervieor, subject to tbe result cf the Democratic primary. He is a competent man for tbe position, a Democrat who de serves tbe support of tbe party, and if be is elected will render faithful and veluable services. fSMOCRAT. To my friends who so nobly enpported me before and the public generally : I wish to announce myself a caedidate for the office of County Supervisor, promising to stand by the action of tbe Democratic primary. Reeoectfolly, Mch 10* W. H. SEALE. FOR CORONER. Mr. E i i tor : You will please announce SAMUEL F. FLOWERS a candidate for Coroner for Sumter County and oblige BIS FRIENDS. Mb. A. D. MOSES, who bas so efficiently filled the position of Coroner daring tbe past four years, is hereby Dominated for re-elec tion, subject to tbe D?mocratie primary. He will receive tbe hearty support of MANY VOTERS. I hereby announce my self a candidate for the office of Coroner of Somter County sab ject to tbe resoli of tbe D?mocratie primary. I am acquainted with the doties ef tbe office and if elected will faithfully and efficiently perform tbem. Tbe support asd iofloeoce of tbe Democrats of the county is solicited and will be appreciated. Respectfully, THOMAS M. JONES. FOR CONGRESS. Hos. J. Wm. STOKES is hereby announced as a candidate for re-election to Ooogress in tbe Seventh district, subject to tbe Demo cratic primary. FOR AUDITOR. Believing T. W. LEE to be folly qualified to discharge tbe doties of tbe office of Audi tor, we place bim ia nomination for said office, before tbe Democratic voters, at tbe ensuicg primary electioo. FRIENDS. I announce myself a candidate for re-elec tion as Aoditor of Somter Connty, subject to the result of tbe democratic primary. Respect fu 11 v. J. DIGGS WILDER. TIHE TEST OF TIME. The Piano you boy sboold fast a lifetime and more. There are higher Piaoos than Bat none that last ard hold their sweet, melodious tone eo long. SecoDd hand Pianos cf vari?os makes at low prices. Moving, Tuning and Repairing. Accom modating terms. Catalogne and Book of Stiggestions cbeerfolly given. CHAS. M. STIEFF, Wareroome, 9 North liberty Street. Factory?Block of E. Lafayette Ave., Aiken and Lanvale streets. BALTIMORE, MD. mt. clio ELECTION GF TEACHERS, TH E RS WILL BE A MEETING of th3 Board of Trastees, Mt. Clio Township, No 12, on Saturday tbe 28tb instant, at 10 o'clock, a. m , for tbe purpose of electing Teachers for tbe varioo6 schools io said town ship. Parties desiring schools will please hand in their applications?with their certificates of qualification?on or before that day Bv order of tbe Board J. H. COOPER, Chairman. St. Charles, S '? , JoU 3, 13D l_2 Young Men Wanted With fair education and good character, TO - LEARN - TELEGRAPHY, j Railroad Accounting and Typewriting. 1 This ?3 endorsed by all leading railway ccm ' pastes as the only perfect and reliable icsli ! tu?ion of ita kird A l our grsdoates are ! assisted to positions. Ladies also udoiitted. j Wr::c- for !r^e eatulo2ue Fell ierro opens AC?3S! 15fb. GLOSE TELEGRHPr? COLLEGE Davidson College, Davidson, N. C, 64th Year Begins Sept, 6. CLASSICAL. MATHEMATICAL, LisciSNTiFia. BIBLICAL, CO^MER AL. Cc*?rss3 Offered fer . ?., . S. and . &. 7e::::: meierate L:'ca?:-;:i heaiiLf?!, r tori? ?! 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