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PYTHIAN APPOINTMENTS. The Rev J H Thorn well Succeeds the Late Col Auld, and the Hon. George S. Mower Succeeds Mr. Thornwell. The death of Col. D. J. Aold, of Sumter, las; week creates a vacancy in the onice of grand Keeper of records and seals of tbe Knights of Pytbias, which, under the law, bad to be filled by an appointment made by tbe grand chancellor. Col. Anld had beeo so efficient an officer aod bad served the Order with euch recognized ability aod faithfulness that i: was no easy task which coo fron ted Grand Chancellor Von Klonitz in selecting bis successor, and the doty of so doing re* quired carefdl consideration. Many letters were received by him from prom i sent Pytbi ant erging the appointment of this or that member of the Order, bat tbe grand chan cellor in bis selection has been particularly fortunale, fill choice bes fallen on one who has the good will and high regard of every citizen of the State, whether a member of tbe Order of Knights of Pythias or not. In scanning tbe field Graad Chancellor Yoa Eolaitz centred apon tbe Rer. J. H. Tborn well, of Fort Mili, a divine of eminent ability and eoe.woo is popolar with all with whom he cernee in contact. The Rer. Mr. Thornwell has been tbe graod prelate of the Order for tbe past two terms, to the satisfaction of the members of tbe.' Graod Lodge. He is a pleasant" fluent speaker and he will lend dignity to tbe office aod reflect credit opon tbe Order in his visit at ion to subordinate lodges throughout the Sute. The acceptance of tbe office by Mr. Thorn* well occasioned a vacancy io the office of grand prelate, which tbe graod chancellor bas filled with equally as good judgement aod to tbe general satisfaction of tbe members of the Knights of Pythias Tbe Boa George S. Mower of New berry, for many years a prominent Pythian aod at present chief tribune, has been appointed grand prelate and bas accepted tbe office. Col Mower is a citizen of influence and prominence aod will undoubtedly discharge tbe new duties which have devolved on him witb tbe sime fidelity which has marked his official actions in tbe past. It speaks well for an Order to bare two such officials as tbe Rev. J. H. Thornwell and the Hon G. S. Mower.? News and Courier 28th. Elders' and Deacons' Convention. The Elders' aod Deacons' Convention of Harmony Presbytery was held at Summerton on Wednesday and Thursday, July 25, 26. Four pastore, sixteen rohog elders, and .hir teen deacons were in attendance. Tbe open ing sermon was preached by Bro. W. H. Miils from Pbil. 1: 1. Capt. W. C. Davis, cf Manning, was elected chairman, and Eider James Reeves, secretary. The following program was discussed : ELDERS' DAY?WEDNESDAY, JULY 25. 1. Scriptural qualifications or the Elder ship?Sam. Bradley, Bisbopville Church. Discussion. 2. Should wealth, learning, high social standing, etc , enter e.3 factors into tbe cboice cf an Elder, or should godliness, good sense and kindliness be the determining qualties ? Opened by Rev. James McDowell. Discussion. 3. Is ability to lead io public praver a necessary qualification of the Elder? L. R. Jennings, Tirzah Church. Discussion. 4. Are Ruling Eldere representatives or deputies of the people? Jes. E. McCutcben, Mt. on Church. Discussion. night essaies. D?bate?Should the officers of tbe Presby terian Church? Pa3tors, Elders and Deacons ?be chosen to eerva for stated periods? Affirmative?W C. Davis.Manning Church Negative?Isaac Bradley, Mayesville Church DEACONS' DAY?THURSDAY,, JULY 25. IfORNIKG EEiSIOX. 1. Lessons in bookkeeping?D B. McLau rin. Wedgefield Cbnrch. Discussion. 2 Tbe powers of the Diaconale over church fuod3-?Thomas Fraser, Sumtar Church. Discussion. 3. Tbe duties of deacons to tbe poor in their respective congregatiens.?Opened by A. P. Burgess. Discussion. aftesf00j? session. 1. What means and methods should tbe deacons use to secure tbe financial support of the Cborcb from all tbe members of the Church??Geo. McCotchen, Mt. Z:oo Church. Discussion. 2. Should those members who refuse to support the Cburcb be reported to tbe Session for discipline??C. M. Mason, Brewington Church Discussion. 3. Should tbe names of thoee who refuse to support tbe cburcb fee read publicly to :be congregation. Two sermons were preached duriog tbe meeting, one by Rev. W. Saddler, and one by Rev. James McDowell. Magnolia Items. Magnolia, S. C , July 25, 1900. The grange basket picnic, at the old Hug gin's place, now tbe residencs of Captain J M Moseley, was quite a success. Nature and art both joined bands in beautifying the ground and bet for the ravages of the late gtorm and freeze, tbi3 would rival the pret tiest place ia Sumter County. The attend ance wa3 large and nothing occurred to mar tee pleasaotoess of tbe occasion. There was a good sprinkling of candidates, and you know you are just compelled to feel important and popular wnile in their august preeeoce. Well, a body need not change his opinion until after tbe ball is over, or rather after the primaries are over. Tbe candidates were in nice trim to say a lot of pretty things to tbe good people, if ao opportunity bad been offered, but it seems that speech making was not ou tbe program. But, some speecb mak ing in low, sweet, wooing tones was audible when tbe young folks were paired. The crowd is variously estimated at from 6C0 to 1,000. Mixes Lillie Rhame end Edith Mclctosb are visiting at Mr. Jobo C. Rbame's, Scotts vilia. Tbe young folks had a fish fry on tbe banks of Lynches river last night. Quite a cumber of girls and boys attended, and all S2em delighted with the rather unique picnic. We had a raiu?almost a cloud burst?on Monday evening. For a wbiie tbe rain pour ed in torrents. Everything is refreshed. Rev. G. E. Phillioe' little child, Ferris, died in this place on last Saturday, after several days illness. Mr. Phillips is very popular bere as a minister, and be and tbe bereaved mother have the heartfelt sympathies of all denominations. Occasional. R?d Hot From the Can Wai the jball that hit ( . . Steadmar., ?.f Newark, Mich., in the Civil War. It caused horrible Ulcers tbat no treatment helped U-r 20 years. Then Bucklen'e Arnica Salve cured him. Cures Cuts, Bruise?, Bures, Boii?, Fel on?, Corn?, Skin Eruptions. Best Pile care on earth. 25,cts. a box. Cure guaranteed. Ecld by J. F. W. DeLorme, Druggist. 3 City Council Meeting. ! Council met in regular session at 6 o'clock ! last Wedoe?day afternoon. I The Mayor being absent, tbe Mayor pro tern, j Mr. Huret, presided. I Aldermen ?oyle, G. F. Epperson and W. H. Epperson, Finn aod Pardy were preeent. Minutes of 11th and 13:h inat. were read ! and confirmed. Meesrs. J D. Wilder and W. M. Graham, : committee from Casp Dick Andereoo, Con I federate Veterans, appeared before Council : and stated that their camp bad passed r?solu ! tioos asking tbe next State meeting of their ! association to be held in Sumter, but that be fore tbe invitation was formally extended tbey desire to obtain the endorsement of the City Council, for the reason that there would be some necessary expenditure of money for eatertainment. Council gave favorable consideration to tbe proposition, but postponed action to a future meeting, to be called as soon as cer tain information can be secured. Mr. M. G. Ryttenberg was present and pro tested against allowing peddlers to erect un sightly booths at tbe corner of Main and Liberty street?, as has been recently allowed, and declared that such a place was a nui sance. On motion of Mr. Finn it was de termined not to allew peddlers to sell any sort of wares or merchandise on tbe streets I within 200 feet of Main and Liberty street j corners. Mr. Purdy reported with reference to tbe proposed new passenger depot, that tbe presi dent of tbe Atlantic Coast Lice company bad written him a letter, stating that tbe matter would bave to be determined by their execu j tive committee, who could not be gotten to gether before October. The committee was continued. Tbe Building Committee reported that tbey bad inspected and accepted tbe two new Hose Company houses cu Liberty Street. A bill in favor of M. C Kavanaugh, the contractor, for extras, amouating to $130,75 wa3 order ed paid. There were several applications for tbe office of Superintendent of Streets, but action thereon was postponed to such time as an I election shall become necessary. There were complaints from citizens of the condition of sidewalks oo Mill aod Liberty j Streets, and a bridge at the corner of Wasb I iogton and Bartlett Streets. All cf which ? were referred to the Committee on Public Works Tbe returns of managers of an election held oo June 12th for City Board of Educa tion was presented, whereby it appeared that Messrs. Neill 0*Donnei!, Marion Moise, E C. Haynswortb and Dr. J. A. Mood had been j elected to serve for the ensuing two years Mr. Finn informed Council of a severe in jury to Health Officer Reardon, which would j render him unable to work for several weeks, ! and oo bis motion Mr. Reardon's salary was j ordered paid during his illne.-s as stated, Council 'consented to a proposition from ; Mrs. Ricker to purchase pipe for the ditch running by ber residence, on condition that j It be laid at expense of tbe city, j Clerk and Treasurer's report for June was i referred to tbe Finance Committee and also j several bills j There were no other matters of public J interest. - ? Tbere was a special meeting of city coun ! cil a: one o'clock Monday, for tb9 purpose of ! receiving a preliminary report opon a sewer j aee system from Mr. C. C. Witeot? of Colum I Dia, tbe civil engineer in charge of the matter. As to the cost of sewerage Mr. Wilson stat ed that he could give oo idea without a cor rect survey which would require an outlay of one thousand dollars oo part of tbe city. By resolution cf Council the Mayor was requested to call a mass meeting of citizens j Wednesday afternoon, 6 o'clock, in the Opera I House. Manchester Items. j ? Dark Corner, July 30. j it is hoi and rainy. Most all farmers have j finished laying by, and these who have not I tbe rain has finished it up for them. Corn is j pretty short in this community and cotton only fair. Cane and potatoes are doing well, and fodder is ripening on early corn. Tnere hes been some staggers among ] horses. Since my last letter three have died witbin a mile, i bear that Messrs. Joe M. Ardis, R. Pink. Weeks and Alex. Osteen have each lost one, aod Mr. J. Mack Kolb has two sick now. Mr. C. Frank McLeod was married to Miss Gossie, youngest daughter of tbe late James Griffin, one day week oefore last, all of Pri vateer. A protracted meeting was commenced at Bethel (Privateer) church yesterday aod will continue a!! of this week. One will be start ed at Calvary, near Silver, next Sunday. August 5tb. Messrs. J. Diggs Wilder, T. W. Lee and H. C. Conino, of Sumter, bave called on me since my iaat : also Mr. Frean Mellett, of Middleton. Sorry I was not at home to see him. President J M. Kolb bas called a meeting of Manchester Democratic clnb for next Sat urday evening, August 4, at 4 30 o'clock. Mr. Tbos. A. Osteen'e eon who was bitten ; oy a mad dog some time ago is getting along very well. j Biidad passed through here last week on his way to Felders to see his daughter, Mrs. j James McLeod. Mieses Adelaide and Manie Weeks and ; Asbby Kelly bave been sick but are better. i i Peaches are ripening, but are rottiog very ; much tbis wet weather. I We have no: had any heavy raice yet? i nothing but good seasons. Mr. Joel E Brcnsoo has tbe sympathy of j bis friends here in bis affliction, Was glad to eee that the Confederate.! were j goiog to be invited to bold their reunion in ; ?901 in Sumter. Hope tbey will, as I am j ooe of the C. S. A's. Sidra j A Mother Tells How She Saved Her Little Daughter's Life. I - J I am tbe mother of eight children and have j bad a great deal of experience witb medicines, j Laet summer my little daughter bad the dyi ! entery io its worst form. We thought she ; wonld die. I tried everything I could thick ! of but nothing seemed todo her any good. [ I saw by an advertisement in our paper that j Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrha-i I Remedy was highly recommended and sent j and got a bottle a: once. It prove? to be i one of tbe very best medicines we ever bad I in tbe bouev It saved my little daughter's j life. I am anxious for every mother to know ? what an excellent medicine it is. Had I known it at Gret it would bave saved mea greet dea! of anxiety and my litt'e daughter much suffering ?Yours truly, Mrs Geo. F. BordiekJ Liberty, R. ?. For eale by Dr. A. J. China. Girl Insulted by a YouDg Scamp. A colored bo? about 14 years old, named Carnali Williams, was arrested and com mitted to j ai 1 after a hearing before Magis trate Wfils this morning, on charge made by Mies Rosa Browo, a wbite girl, daughter of Hester Browo, who lives a few miles from the city near the Ceotral Railroad. Sbe says tbat while walking ou the rail road yesterday afternoon, and about } miles from the city, ebe was assaulted by Williams who took hold of her arm and made iodecent proposals accompanied with threats The girl was on her way home at the time, and her ancle says, was walking alone, expecting soon to be takeo up by a dump car that was to come on behind her. The boy's parents live not far from the scene of the occurrence, and be was found and arrested there withoat any difficulty this morning. BIGGER THAN BOBBY PEOPLE WHO, UNDER ENGLISH LAW, MAY LAUGH AT THE POLICE. The Varion* Clause* of Persona In Great Britain Who Cannot Be Ar rested ? Royalty, as a Mat ter of Course, I? First on the List. The other day at the Westminster (England) county court a warrant for the arrest and committal of a solicitor had to be extended for four months more, as, though the solicitor was walking about the streets in the sight of the police, they dared not lay a fin ger on him. Even the judge seemed surprised that the man could not be arrested. But it Is probable he never will be arrested, for, as he carries a charm on his person in the form of a brief, his body cannot be seized. This is because no one engaged on business at a law court can be arrested for any breach of the civil law. If you happen to owe a debt, to have a judgment de livered against you and to be commit ted to prison for not paying, of course you can be arrested under ordinary circumstances, but if you are sub poenaed as a witness you cannot be arrested while going to the place, while staying there to give evidence or while returning home, and you may feel sure that the courts will stick up for you. There are ninny other people who can laugh at the police. Of course no member of Hie royal family can be arrested under any circumstances. Servants of the royal household also have great privileges in this way. Should one of the royal servants com mit a crime at the command of the crown he could not be arrested. As the crown can do no wrong, of course auy order the crown should give would be considered right, and Bobby would not dare to make an arrest. Then members of parliament, though they can be arrested for some things, are exempt in certain cases where or I dinary citizens would certainly be run I in. If a member o? the house of com ' mons commits a crime, he can be ar rested like any ether citizen, but if it is a case of contempt of court, such as not paying debts, he can snap his fin gers at the police during the greater part of the year?that is to say, he can not be arrested while parliament is sit ting nor for 10 days before aud 40 days a;?ter the session. This gives him ex emption during about nine-tenths of the year. Of course a peer enjoys the same I good fortune, and so does a peeress in her own right. But in their case the privilege is still greater, for they can not be arrested on a civil process at any time, whether parliament is sit ting or not In fact, if the heir to a peerage happens to be In prison for any offense not criminal, he is liberated the moment he succeeds to the title. Foreign embassadors may commit any offense, from drunkenness up to murder, without running the slightest risk of seeing the inside of an English prison. And not only have the embas sadors themselves this privilege, but their secretaries, coachmen, cooks, valets, etc., are equally favored Indi viduals, for the theory is that an em bassa dor is useless without his dinner, his drives, his shaves and the like. When an embassador commits a crime, all that can be done is to ask his government to recall him. But, of course, if he went about the streets knocking many people down he would certainly be arrested and held tempo rarily. But lie could not be tried and punished. The foreign embassadors house, family and servants are looked upon as if they were in their own coun try. Under no circumstances could a policeman or bailiff break into tht? house or arrest any of the inhabitants. Soldiers, while on service, could run up debts, refuse to pay, and if a judge, after ordering them to pay, without re sult, issued a warrant for their arrest and committal, no policeman dare exe cute It unless the amount were over $150. Navy men enjoy the same privi leges, but no doubt they seldom get the opportunity of exercising them. The clergy are another class of men who are sometimes secure against ar rest. A clergyman cannot be arrested when lie is celebrating divine service or conducting the celebration of rites for the dead; nor can he be touched when going to or returning from either of these duties. Any one breaking the law in this respect might be punished with as much as two years' Imprison ment with hard labor. On Sundays we are all privileged. No one can be arrested on Sunday ex cept for treason, felony or breach of the peace. If auy one tries it on with you, you can resist up to the point of killing Lim. A curieus rule in connection with ar rest is not generally known?if a police man comes along after a fight <>r an assault he can make no arrest without a warrant.?London Tit-Bits. ?rtS CUBAN OIL cures Cuts, ,> ? >1 Burn*, Braises, Rheuma tism and Sores. Price, 25 cts. Sold by Hugbson-Ligon Co. Market Quotations. Sumter, July 31.?The market for cotton futures opened quiet with prices 5 to 6 points lower, and for a brief period showed hesitation owing to confusion of weather and crop news, then followed a sharp decline under heavy liquidation, and bear hammering, the latter promoted by unfavorable cables from Liver pool, which closed barely steady at 2 to 6 points decline, with a general tendency downward. The market closed quiet and steady at 4 to 10 points decline from yesterday's clos ing Receipts today 3,562 Last year 1,598. . Y. spots 10 I-I63. COTTON ? Open Close August, 9 05 8.90 September, 8.56 8.56-57 October, 8 27 8 26 27 November, 815 8 16 December, 8.13-14 8.13-14 January, 8 14 8 14-15 March, 8.19-20 The ?beat market bas been inactive and weak daring tbe day, reporte from the northwest show more favorable weather conditions, which brought oat a good many eel ling orders ; (be mar k?t dosed quiet at aboui to ?o de cline. Corn was in sympathy with wheat, and closed off at about Jo. Tbe provision market wag a little higher on the opening, owing to a steady demand, closing at tbe best prices of the day at 12J to 27J points advance. After today the quotations of tbe New York produco exchange will be reported instead of Chicago, which are relative the sane, with tbe exception of the differences of freights between Chi cago and New York WHEAT.? Open Close July, 74J 74 August, 74' 73;r CORN. Joiv. 39} 39 RIBS, September, 7.00 7.12* PORK. September, 11.85 12 02} ?. H. MOSES. " The Gaffney Ledger thicks that the time is coming soon when the Pied mont section of South Carolina will take up the cultivation of wheat as the leading crop instead of all cotton. Possibly so. It will be coming around somewhat in the realms of reason and common sense when such a thing does come to pass even by half It is an easier crop than cotton to cultivate, and we believe will give as good or great deal better returns in its cultivation as compared to cot ton. It is certain that where it now j takes nearly a whole year to make a crop of cotton, both a crop of wheat and peas can be grown in the same time and the land loses nothing in the plan, but be vastly improved in wheat cultiva tion. Tetter, Salt-Rheum and Eczema. The intense itching and ?martin? incident to these diseases, is instantly allayed by applying Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases have been permane! ly cared by it. It is equally eficient for itching piles and a favorite remedy for sore nipples, chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites and chronic sore eyes. 25cts per box. For sale by Dr. A J. China. Dec 30?o CUBAN RELIEF cures Colic, Neuralgia and Toothache in five minutes. Sour Stomach and Summer Complaints. Price 25c. Sold by Hagbson-Ligon Co. 1801-1900. SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE, COLUMBIA, S. C. A. ., . S ., A. M., LL.B , L I. Courses. Spring Courses free for Teachers. Fourteen Professore ; 33,000 volumes in library ; ex cellent laboratories, class rooms, gymnasium infirmary, athletic grounds. Tuition ?40, other fee? S18, a session ; tuition remittedjto needy etudents Kxpenses $135 to S175 a seesion. Certified Pupila frota forty-fi?e Ac credited Schools eu ter its Freshman Class without examioHtioo. Entrance and Normal Scholarship Exami nations held at every couoty seat, Friday, July 2C, 1900, by County Superintendents Next session opens Sept. 26, 1900. For catalogo?, address,. F. C. WOODWARD, President. June 6 Master's Sale. BY VIRTUE of a Decree of tbe Court of Common Pleas for Sumter county, in trie State of South Carolina, in tbe case of Eiia P. McFaddin against Charles L. Wil liamson, The Imperial Fetilizer Company, The Resin Fertilizer Company and Tbodore Melcbers and L A. Melcbers, copartners as .Welcher? k Co., I will sell at public auction, to tbe highest bidder, at tbe Court House in tbe city of Sumter in eaid county and State, on saleaday in August, 1900, being tbe sixth day of said month, doring the usual hours of sale, tbe following described real estate, to wit : "All that lot of land situate in tbe city of Sumter, couoty of Sumter and State of Sooth Carolina, lying ob tbe west side of Cooncil street, end measuring one hundred and sirty tbree feet and six inches front oo Council street, one hundred and seventy-two fee; ia depth on the northern !ioe, one huodred and sixty-nine feet and four inches in depth on the south line, and obe hundred and sixty two fee? and four inches more or lees on trie hack line?bounded on tbe east by Coun cil street, north by tbe parsonage lot of tbe Methodist Episcopal Church, South, Sumter Motion, sdutti by land formerly of L. M. Lit tle wife Hod west by Und now or former ly of M A Mudden " ' Terms of sale cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. H. FRANK WILSON. Julj|ll, 1900. Master. SAYS : <* Before my wife began using Mothers Friend she could hardly get around. I do not think she could get along without it now. She has used it for two months and it is a great help to her. She does her housework without trouble. " Mothers Friend is an external liniment for expectant mothers to use. It gives them strength to attend to their household duties almost to the hour of confine ment. It is the one and only prepara tion that overcomes morning sickness and nervousness. It is the only remedy that relaxes and relieves the strain. It is the only remedy that makes labor short and delivery easy. It is the only remedy that puts the breasts in condition so that swelling or rising is impossible. Don't take medicines internally. They endanger the lives of both mother and child. Mother's Friend is sold by druggists for $1. Send for our free illustrated bocffc. The Bradfleld Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga, CANDIDATES. FOR HOUSE OP REPRESENTA TIVES. Believing tbat MR. D. M. YOUNG bas served the people of Samter County efficient ly, during the past term, we suggest him asja candidate for re-election to the House of Representatives at the comiog primary. RAFTON CREEK. I am a candidate before the Democratic primary for member to the Boose of Repre sentatives._ALTAMONT MOSES. am a candidate io the coming primary, for the House of Representatives _R. 0. PURDY. D. E. DcRANT s announced by bis friends as a suitable person to represent Sumter County in the Hons* of Representative. His candidacy is subject to the action of the Democratic primary. Tnaokiog the Democratic voters of ?umter County for the liberal support given me in the past, and pledging myself to abide the action of the primary, I respectfully an nounce myeelf a candidate for re-election to the House of Representatives. J. HARVEY WILSON. I am a candidate in the coming primary, for the House of Repressntativea R. 0. PURDY. THOMAS B. FRASER, Jr., is hereby an nounced as a candidate for the House of Representative subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. I hereby announce mjsalf a candidate for the House of Representatives, subject to the action of the Democratic nrimary. TH03. G. McLEOO. FOR MAGISTRATE. I announce myself as a candidate for the office of Magistrate at Sumter, (Magisterial District, No 1,) aod solicit the yotes of the said district. R. J. BLAND. FOR SOLICITOR. I am a candidate for re-election to the office of Solicitor, and agaio solicit the sup port of the voters of the Third Circuit, sub ject to the action of the Democratic primaries. JOHN S. WILSON. FOR CO. SUPERINTENDENT OF _EDUCATION._ The frieods of Prof. W. P. BASKIN, having knowledge of bis thorough compe tency to fill the position, hereby announce him as a candidate for County Superintend ent of Education, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. Believing tbat the acquaintance of tbe present incumbent, J. EDWIN REMBERT, with the duties of tbe effije, tbe various teachers, trustees aod needs of the several communities of tbe county qualify bim for tbe office of County Superintendent of Edu catioo, and tbat be is heartily interested in the duties thereof, we nominate bim for re election, subject to tbe action of the Demo cratic Primary. MANY VOTERS. FOR SHERIFF. The friends of Deputy Sheriff JAMES E. GAILLARD take pleasure tu nominating bim for Sheriff of Sumter County, subject io tbe action of tbe Democratic primary His long and efficient service os Deputy Sheriff, his faithful discharge of every duty devolv ing upon bim aod bis thorough familiarity with every detail necessary to tbe proper administration of the sheriffs office qualify bim for tbe position. The friends of HARRY W. SCARBOR OUGH would reepettfully present bis name to tbe Democratic voters of Sumter county at the approaching primary as being a suitable man for Sheriff of Sumter county, feeling assured tbat be will De acceptable to tbe en tire people Tbe voters of Sumter county are asked to support for sheriff William H. Epperson, a true and tried Democrat, a man who was a gallant Confederate soldier and served four years in tbe ranks He is competent and will faithfully discharge tbe duties of tbe office if elected. COMRADES. CLERK OF COURT._ I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the office of Clerk of Court, subject to tbe action of tbe Democratic primary. SHEPARD NASH. Gentlemen: I want to be elected to tbe office of Clerk of tbe Court for Sumter Coun ty. No one bap asked me to be a candidate. (I guess tbey just didn't think of it). I trust, however, you will not forget me at tbe Democratic primary election, which will eet tle trie question, who sball be clerk ? ae far as I am concerned. Hoping to be yours at tbe i primary, I am ) Very respectfully, J. W. DENNIS. FOR COUNTY TREASURER. j H. L. SCARBOROUGH is announced for re-election as County Treasurer subject to tbe Democratic-primary. CANDIDATES. for county supervisor. ~I hereby announce myself a candidate for re election to tbe office of County Supervisor of Sumter County, subject to tbe action of tbe Democratic Primary, and pledge myself to support tbe nominees cf tbe Democratic party. MARION DORN. Mb. FREAN MELLETT is nominated for County Supervisor, eobjett to tbe result of tbe Democratic primary. He is a competent man for tbe position, a Democrat who de serves tbe support of tbe party, and if he is elected will render faithful and valuable services. DEMOCRAT. To my friends wbo so nobly e upper ted me before and tbe public generally : I wish to announce myself a caedidate for tbe office of Coonty Supervisor, promising to stand by tbe action of tbe Democratic primary. Respectfully, Mch 10* W. H. SEALE. for coroner. Mr. El itor : Ton will p?tate announce SAMUEL F. FLOWERS a candidate for Coroner far Sumter Conoty and oblige H?S FRIENDS. Mb. A. D. MOSES, wbo baa so ifficieatly filled tbe position of Coroner daring tbe past four years, is hereby nominated for re-elec tioo, subject to tbe Democratic primary. He will receive tbe bearty support of MANY VOTERS. I hereby annonnce myself a candidate for tbe office of Coroner nf Som ter Coonty aab ject to the result of tbe Democratic primary. I am acquainted with tbe dutks ef tbe office and if elected will faithfully and efficiently perform them. Tbe support and influence of tbe Democrats of tbe county ia solicited and wi.l be appreciated. Respectfully, THOMAS M. JONES. for congress. Hon. J. Wm. STOKES is hereby annoanced se a candidate for re-election to Congress in tbe Seventh district, subject to tbe Demo cratic primary. _for auditor._ Believing T. W. LEE to be folly qualified to discharge tbe duties of tbe office of Audi tor, we place him io doit,nation for said office, before tbe Democratic voters, at tbe ensuiog primary election. FRIENDS I announce myself a candidate for re-elec tion as Auditor of Sumter Coonty, subject to the result of the democratic primary. Respectfully, J. D?GGS WILDER. Comity Campali . THE COUNTY Democratic Executive Committee bas made the following appointments for County Campaign Meetings : Privateer Station, Saturday, Aog. 4th. Wedgefield, Tuesday, August 7tb. Smitbville, Saturday, Aogost 11th. Bishop vi 11?, Thursday, August 16th. St. Charle3, Saturday, August 18th. Lyncbbnrg, Tbureday, August 23rd. Sumter, Saturday, August 25tb. AH candidates for Coonty Offices mnat file their pledges with tbe County Chairman and pay tbe preliminary assessment of one dollar on or before the 4tb day of August next. By^order of tbe Coooty Democratic Execa tive Committee. JOHN M. KNIGHT, Coonty Cbairmao. R. W. HUDSON, Secretary. July 21. ?oung Men Wanted With fair education aod good character, TO - LEARN - TELEGRAPHY, Railroad Accounting and Typewritiag. Thi3 is endorsed by all leading railway com panies as tbe only perfect arid reliable insti tution of its kiod Ail our graduates are eesisted to positions. Ladies also admitted. Write for tree catalogue. Fall term opens Accasi !5tb. GLOBE TELEGRHPH COLLEGE, Jase 13? _ Davidson College, Davidson, N. C. 64th Year Begins Sept. 6. CLASSICAL. MATHEMATICAL, LITERARY, SCIENTIFIC. BIBLICAL, COMMERCIAL. Courses Offered for A. 2. S. aadA.lt. Terms moderate, Location healthful, Laboratories comp'ete, Teaching thorough, Gymnasium equipped. Send fer a Catalogue. J. B. 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