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WITH THE GRIND JURY. THAT BODY MADE ITS GENERAL PRE SENTMENTS YESTERDAY. WHt the Juror* Have to Say About the County's*Affairs—High Compliment* tc Judge's Fort and I'lltbury Worthily lie- •towed—Raked the Justice*. We, the graDd jurors of Sumter coun ty chosen for the May term of Sumter superior court, beg leave to submit the following report: We have, through bur various com mittees, examined the various books, records and public property. We find the books of the tax collector, M. Calla way, and report his accounts, correct, with proper vouchers for all money dis bursed. We find a large amount of in solvent taxes, and we think if the proper officers were more dilligent the amount of insolvent taxes would be greatly re duced. The failure of many people to pay their taxes when due, although per fectly able to do so, has resulted in li fas to the amount of $2,023.24 being placed in the hands of bailiffs for collection, and we urge the tax collector to have these fi fas collected at once. We find several professionals doing business without paying their special tax. We have made a thorough examina tion of the books and vouchers of the treasurer for money paid out, and find them to be correct. We have examined the books and records of the ordinary, and approve the the manner of keeping the same. We find the books of the sheriff'suffice kept in a neat, correct and business like manner. We find the court house in good re pair, and can but feel a certain amount of pride uprising in our breasts when we look upon such a piece of architecture, and feel that it is the property of Sum ter county. We are not proud of our jail, but will recommend no repairs, as the county commissioners are anticipa ting building a new one. We lind the prisoners in good condition, and they seem to be welWcared for. We find the books of the judge of the county court neatly kept. Least we tax the patience of those whose sacred duty it is to scan these general presentments we ask pardon and also your furthercon- sideration: Tt is with a source of deep pride, and gratitlcation that we refer to the county court of Sumter, created nearly twelve years ago, and having been presided over during all this time by its present incumbent, Judge J. B. Pilsbury, which speaks volumes in itself. It is not the sense of this body to over estimate, or to pay unjust tribute to any officer in her county, but where the obli gations of the office have remained pure, the duties therein imposed, have been carried out in a straight and fearless manner, we take great pleasure in commending the same. Judge Pilsbury has made the county an able, honest and fearless judge, and his record as placed on the minutes of that court will stand as a monument to his fair name. We find the books of the clerk of the court correct. We feel that we should not willingly pass our honorable county commis sioners by in silence. We Lave seen their books and acts, and have no com plaints to enter. We feel that they will make no unnecessary expenditure, and that the county's business is^afe in their hands. Through our committees we have visited the poor house and find the in mates well cared for—twelve whites and ten colored. We do nbt think that the public school system, as operated in our county, gives entire satisfaction, but make no special recommendation in this line. We find the roads and bridges in fair condition, even better than usual, but still they do not come up to the require ments of law. We find the bridge over Muckalee creek, known as Mack Little bridge, in a dangerous condition. \V recommend that it be replaced with a new bridge as early as possible. There is complaint that tiie crossings on the 5., A. <& M. road aro too narrow and steep for safe travel, and we recommend thafthe proper authorities see that the matter be adjusted. The streets of An dersonville are in bad condition. We ln- sisist that they be put in good condition at once by the proper authorities. We have carefully examined the books of the justices of the peace and notaries public, and find that some of our officers in their official duties are very loose and lax, disregarding the law, or else they are ignorant of their duties. Mr. V. A. Freeman, of the 750th district, omits dates, we guess not intentionally, to which we call his attention. Mr J. L. Adder ton’s books are in bad shape ev ery way. The bills of cost are not item ized, his name is not signed to any of the cases tried, and frequently fails to state the case properly, also what dispo sition has been made of the case", tried.. We also have reason to believe that Mr. J. L. Adderton puts out blank warrants with Ms signature to them, therefore we cannot approve his books, and leave him with the court. We also find Mr. W. B, F. Oliver's books in bad shape. We find that he fails to enter warrants issued,and that he frequently uses police men for bailiffs, and we think exacts ex- horbitant costs. He also in one instance, ordered the release of a prisoner and failed to enter on his books the case or cause of arrest or release, therefore we oazmot approve his books, and leave him with the court. We hear of other cases where the has been transcended and request the transcendors to try and carry out the Taw as far as they have jurisdiction. We approve and recommend the reap pointment of W. B. Harrison, of the 903 G. M. district; V. A. Freeman, of the 750 (I M. district, also T. L. Murray, of the 745 G. M. district. We return our thanks to the so licitor general, C. B. Hudson, also to so licitor pro-tem, L. J. Blalock, for cour tesies extended to this body, and also to our doorkeeper, Mr. Bass. Before we conclude these general pre sentments and tender them to the hear ing and consideration of the public we would not, as a representative body of your county, claim that the task had been done or that the object sought bad been fully accomplished were we not to take notice, and make mention, of his Honor Judge Fort. Judge Fort has worn the judicial ermine of this circuit for nearly nine consecutive years, and at all times aud under all circumstances, with steady and firm hand, has he wield ed the sceptre anti now, as fond memory rehearses the sacred memories of the past and places his bright life like panorama within our grasp, who is there in the grand old county of Sumter who does not bid him God speed. Judge Fort will goon retire from the judgeship of tills circuit to enter a new and a broader field of labor, that of railroad commissioner of the great state of Geor gia. We at once acknowledge the im portance of the office, and the stern duties therein imposed and in tendering his services to the state we take solace in the thought that he is a ripe jurist and that his keen sense of right and wrong w ill ever stand as a barrier be tween him and error; and those techni calities of the law which would become obstruco he will solve with credit to the office, distinction to himself and to the honor of the great state of Georgia, of which he claims his citizenship. Therefore be it resolved by the grand jury of Sumter county that in the retire ment of Judge Fort the circuit looses an able, wise and beneficient judge. Be it also resolved that we bespeak for him that same success in his new field of labor that lias attended him in his past efforts. We request the, publication of these presentments in the city paper. E. Taylor, Foreman, I. H. Wiggins, Clerk, K. S. English, J. C. Carter, N. A. Ray, W. P. Page, J. T. Hall, K. M. McDonald, T. J. Shannon, T. M. Merritt, D. H. Jenkins, T. L. Murray, Arnold Godwin, W. P. Grummki.s, A. H. Ogletrkk, J. T. IIowe, C. C. Clay, L. B. Bos WORTH, W. L. Thomas, W. L. Fowler, II. C. A KINGTON, G. W. Mark Err, A. D. Gatewood. Ordered that the within presentments be published in accord jaith the request of the grand jury. June 9 1891. Allen Fort, J. S. C. S. W. L. J. Blalock, Sol. Gen. Pro tern. Electric Bitters. This remedy is becoming so well known and so popular as to need no special mention. All who have used Electric Bitters sing the same song of praise. A purer medicine does not ex ist and it is guaranteed to do all that is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all diseases of the liver and kidneys, will remove pimples, boils, salt rheum and other affections caused by impure blood. Will drive malaria from the system and prevent as well as cure all malarial fe vers. For cure of headache, constipa tion and indigestion try Electric Bitters. Entire satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Price 50c and $1.00 per bot tle at E. J. Eldridge’s drug store. 5 Letter Liit. The following unclaimed letters will be sent to the dead letter office if not called for in ten days. Say "advertised letters” when calling for them at office: Peter J Anchnum, Capt W F Adams, Philip Brown, Haly Brooke, Phil Brown, Mrs Mary B Brown, Henry Blunt, Mrs Eula Carter, James Carter, J K Carlton Milton Copeland, Jack Commore, Miss Jennie Collin, C W Calloway, J J Duke, Barnard Gaitwood, Fannie Glover, W T Hick, Harrg Harris, A E Horne, Mrs Jane Jones, Mrs J F Kiddoo, Mrs S J Kenmore, Mrs Marnevi&h Miller, Miss -Sal lie Page, Heyman Pitts, Thomas Ros ser, John W Roberts, R E Stacy, A A Self, Miss Mondia Startley, Amelia Thomas, Mrs Fannie Miller, Miss Addle West, 4th class—J M Cherry, J F Den nis, W T Jones, F U Paine. J. t C. Roney, P. M. Americus, Ga., June 10, 1891. In MeroorJom* JJMrs. Mary K. West, wife of Mr. J. H West, departed this life May 29,’ 1691, at the age of 48 years. She was a devoted wife and a kind and affectionate mother. She leaves a husband and 6even children to mourn her death. During her illness which lasted several weeks, she suffered the most excruciat ing pain, but amidst it all she never murmured against the will of her God; calmly and ifnplicitly resting upon the promises of the crucified One. That super-human power in her soul, born of God, enabled her to exclaim ‘ All is well!” What a life the Christian lives! What a death the righteous die! Oh that all infidels and skeptics could witness the scenes that surround the death-beds of such a servant of God. It seems to us they would be fully persuad ed t^hat the ‘‘Curtain will surely Rise,” and that to the Christian it rises upon a glorious eternity, never to fall again. She was an active member of the Methodist church and did a noble york both in the dmrch and Sunday school. She possessed especial talent for in structing Children and the most touch- ng scene of her death-bed was when her little Sunday school class would come with tearful eyes to bid their loving teacher a lust adieu. She would often ask them to sing to her the old Sunday school songs, but in the effort their little hearts would break down in grief and they would have to depart from her in silence. Sister West did not confine her Christ ian work to children alone, but many grown people all over the country point to her as their guiding star to the ‘‘Lamb of God that taketb away the sins of the world.” To the loved ones mourning her death we would say: Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in his son Jesus Christ, and then when life's ocean wave shall have fallen asleep on eternity's peaceful bosom, you will meet her in that house “not made by hands, eternal .and in the heavens.” She is gone; gone forever from earth but she is gone to a far better realm, there to live a life of joy and peace forever. Live on, sweet saint, live on, \s long as time shall las*. Enjoy the *>e*ce by earth unkn won, Until this life be past. Sing on the song that thou didst sing With children and with' men; J Invoke the angels and thy King To bless thy mortal kin. Praise on the God whom thou dld*t praise Wnile life on earth en-lured; To Him thy notes in sweetness raise, For now thou art from sin Recured. Strive on, thy guadian spirit, strive, With al 1 thy friends below; And may they all at last arrrve At thy divine abode. -W. H. Hiller. A box of Ayer’s Pills has saved many a lit of sickness.. When a remedy does not happen to be within reach, people ara liablo to neglect slight ailments, and of course, if serious illness follows they have to sutler the consequences “A stitch in time saves nine." The Lightning'* Work. While Tuesday’s thunder storm was in progress the telephone in Mr. L. B. Bosworth’s store was struck by light- THE COTTON TIE DUTY. The protectionists are hard pressed for arguments with which to prove that their last advance of tariff rates has not resulted in an advance of prices to American consumers After the elec tion they get out to show that “McKin ley prices” were cheap prices, and through their newspaper organs they may think they have done so, but so far as they have satisfied republicans it has been by shameless perversion of facts and downright falsehood. This game may work very well until the campaign of 1892 opens, but the democrats are pre paring for another educational cam paign. The farmers’ alliance and peo ple's party likewise, are going to edu cate the people in regard to the tariff, and the sophistries and lies of the pro tectionists’ party will be fully ex posed. The New York Press recently essay ed to tell its readers "How the cotton tie duty works,” and in doing so assert ed that “since the McKinley bill was passed cotton ties have been selling at $1,10 per bundle, whereas the price be fore that event was $1.20.’’ Speculat ing on this alleged fact it easily arrives at the conclusion that "the broader market and larger trade assured to American manufacturers by the new duty enabled them to put down the price, take a small margin of profit and still make money.” So much for the statement of a * pro tectionist organ. Now for the facts. The Charleston News and Courier lias taken the’pains to submit this state ment to a firm in Charleston who deals largely in cotton ties, asking for an opinion as to its correctness. The let ter written in reply contains an instruct ive array of facts and figures, which may be summarized as follows: In the fall of 1688 the prices of cotton ties in Charleston ranged from $1.10 to $1.20 per bundle. In the fall of 1889 the range of prices was the same; Now we come to the period of the enactment of the McKinley tariff hill.by which the im portation of cotton ties was practicably prohibited. The bill was passed in Oc tober, 1699. In the November following the price of ties advanced to $1.40 per bundle, and in January to $1.45. Of the prospect for this year the writer says: “As I am informed now, there are no English ties offering, and cannot be un der the present tariff. The best offer I know of now from American manufac- WILL LObL NO TIME. President Polk aro Congressman Jerry .Simpson of the farmers’ alliance have gone to Wisconsin for the purpose of uniting the industrial organizations of that state with the national alliance so that they will work as one body in the coming campaign. They will make several speeches in Wisconsin and then take the stump in Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey where im mense mass meetings will be held. President Polk who is the head and front of the national alliance says that arrange ments have been made through the pres idents of the state alliances to have meetings at several points in each of the forty states during the next four months, with the view of making the power of the alliance as a political organization •felt at the elections in the fall. It is evident from the extensile ar rangements which have been made to place hundreds of speakers in the field, that the new party leaders are deter mined to lose no time in organizing their forces so ks to be ready for the cam paign of 1892. The New York Herald seems to think that the people’s party will wield more power in American pol itics within the next two or three years than either of the old parties are in clined to admit. It is safe to say, however, that in the fall elections in Ohio, Iowa, New York and other states the country will be able to form a very fair idea of what the strength of the new party will be in the’ presidential fight. AN OLD STORY RETOLD. The birth of a child without eyes in New York last week, recalls an almost forgotten story told on the Washington correspondent of the New York Mail and Express. One night some years back, a report drifted into the editorial rooms of one or two of the Baltimore papers to the effect that the tattooed woman in a Baltimore street museum had given birth to a tattooed child. The correspondent of the Boston Globe wired that paper to learn if it wanted The story. Promptly the reply came over the wire: “No, we have an able liar of our own.” Dojr* Hare Deteriorated. While the grander sort of <log has been morally degraded by being turned into a useless lackey, the breeds that have hapjjened to suit the capricious and errant fancies of animal pettens have un dergone a still deeper deterioration. The sleek pug, for instance, on whom is often la vished such a wealth of feminine fond ness, has long since become perfectly aware of liis new function in the house. He knows he is the first pet, and he ig perfectly happy in tjie fact. His mind seems untroubled by any recollection of a higher .estate. He has lost the an ient desire of the species to be man’s loyal servant. He may, jierhaps, if you happen to call aj the house and find him in ex clusive possession of the drawing room make a pretense of resisting your in trusion. But his Sybaritic habits are too much for him, and presently he sinks in voluptuous slumber ou the softest of sofa cushions. These spoiled creatures learn to Lake the fondlings bestowed on them as a matter of course. They are wholly undemonstrative, and perhaps the most flattering tiling thafccau be said of them is that, unlike their rival, the cat, they do not simulate a tenderness of which their heart is wholly destitute.— Comhill Magazine. Good and passable roads, w ell regu lated and high graded schools are bless ings to any country and will prove the salvation yet of this southern section, because the people are coming to a rc- tuTers is $1.29 per bundle delivered here 1 alization of the importance of both, in Charleston. This is the price in car-1 Governor Northen, of Georgia, a most load lots.” ; sensible and practical farmer, says that There is a striking divergence be-j farmers would not be deserting the tween this statement and that of the Press. The latter makes the rather in definite statement that “cotton ties have been selling at $1.10 per bundle” since the McKinley bill was passed. The Charleston merchant says they have been selling at from $1.40 to $1.45 per bundle, and that now they cannot be had for less $1.29 in carload lots deliv ered in Charleston. If this is the cost to the merchants in Juno what will they be sold for in the fall? Probably they will cost the planters about $1.90 per bundle. The Press boasts that the southern cotton growers “do not pay any duty on ties, but buy American made goods on which there is no duty.” This is all too Din*. The electricity was com muni- ^ McKioley prices for foreign-made cated to the wire strings of a guitar, which a negro was picking near by, and the negro was considerably shocked. He threw the guitar about ten feet, out into the rain, and those who saw him say he was as badly frightened as they ever saw a darkey. Sarsaparilla belongs to the sraiiax family of plants, and is found very gen erally over the American continent; but the variety that is richest in ipedlcinal properties is the Honduras root, of which the famous Ayer’s Sarrapavilla is nfiide. Died. Mrs. John Colvin died at her residence on the east end of Lamar street at 4 o’clock Tuesday morning and was ties have compelled the planters to pay McKinley prices for American made ties in preference, unless they choose to make such a sacrifice for principle as they did in the case of cotton-bagging and boycott the protected manufactur ers. The Press is right when it says that the new duty has assured to American manufacturers a “broader market and larger trade.” And they may be relied on to make the best of their opportunity. They did not bear the expense of the re publican campaign without the expecta tion of reaping their reward, which they are now doing. ANCIENT AND MODERN MORALITY. 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An ancient document which may be gray and - used a proof that *onr forefathers were not altogether sanctified has re- sad blow to those who knew her best. vith A fact that all many s||aded whiskers should kn that Buckingham’s Dye always colors ! cent jy been unearthed an even brown or black at will. ural districts for the cities if there were more good roads and good schools in the country. This is a hint the alli ance should take; The road and the school house questions are vastly more important than that of the sub-treasury. The sooner that chirae-a is repudiated the better. There are many ways by which the alliance may be of real of ben efit to the farmer. If it should come be fore the democratic party demanding a platform favoring better roads, better schools and better tax laws it would have its own way. A br <*» the burning d»-cK, Unwl el.v, too, ’tin raid. For. with the fast approaching fi.true, Hb elder* quickly tied. 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The Massachusetts clergymen of that day were notoriously strict on points of theology, and very severe on sinners of every variety, but they don't appear to have considered that there was any thing reprehensible in lotteries The difference between then and now seems to be that there is in the present day less of dogmatic proscription and more condemnation of tilings really harmful. Ask your druggist for Cheatham’* Tasteless Chill Tonic. Distinguished from the old original by the word “tasteless” printed in red on all cartoons and labels. A new departure, but the result of years of careful examination and study. *No cure no pay.” Take it ami be flippy. 6 The frequent discovery of lour headed snakes in North Carolina seems to indi cate that the governor of South Caro lina has been paying visits to the gov ernor of North Carolina John J ayuawker Ingalls denies the report that lie is going to be made a clerk to President Harrison in accepting v cabinet position. The latest rumor is that he has found a more profitable job and has agreed to write about 1,000 words for the New York Truth each week upon political subjects and to allow his name to appear as one of the editors in consideration of $25,000 a year. In the meantime he will carry on his farming operations in Kansas and keep one eye on the senate where it seems he has a desire to return. B(:ul« Them Work. While returning from Europe the cap- -tuin told mo a story of how he once utilized Hindoo superstition to have his ship worked. He was in command of an Indiaman, and the majority of the crew were Hindoos. As long ;is the weather w*as warm they cheerfully did their work, but when a cold storm came u]) they positively seemed to shrivel, and within a short time betook themselves to tiie hold, from which they could not tie driven by threats or jiersmisions. 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Use Cheatara’s Tasteless Chill Tonic, better than pic, but it breaks the chills off and no mistake. Guaranteed to cure. 0 C-12-w4t * Men Are Alike About Fires. “There is one thing,” said the man from the upper part of the state, “which, I find, shows that we aro all of the same blood. It is a fire. Of course, when there is a fire in a country town we all go to it. It is a rare thing, and we find it a feature of the season. Besides that, we generally take a hand in hauling out furniture or making ourselves useful in other ways. Now you New Yorkers get just as excited and interested over a fire as we do, and your fires are so frequent that they have not the merit of novelty, while you know that there is nothing whtch you can do to be of service, be cause your police and firemen will not let you get near the blaze. But I notice that you all, boys and men, go chasing after a fire as fast as your legs will carry you. You have only to hear the clang of the engine to see a running crowd, or to catch sight of the smoke and away you go, following in the wake of younger and more agile men. That’s just what we do in the country.”—New York Tri bune. Thfl Greatest Traveler*. ih ;»oint of actual distance covered, the greatest traveler in the world is said to lie Chief Engineer Sewell, of the White Star fleet, who is well known in this city. While in charge of the engine depart ment of tiie vessels of that line, notably the Britannic, Mr. Sewell completed 132 round trips between Liveri»ool und New York, traveling the enormous distance of 818.4(H) nautical or 941,000 standard miles, nearly four times the distance be tween the earth aud the moon. This is said to be only about two-thirds of the total distance traversed by Mr. Sewell since he liecame a seagoing engineer. • Chief Engineer Kitchen, who was in charge of the Adriatic’s engines for six teen yeara. but who now • superintends the Britannic’s, boasts a similar record. He has made 154 round trips between Liverpool and New York and has travel ed over 954,800 nautical miles, or 1,100,- 000 standard English miles.—New York Times. First and Last. The increasing prevalence of the scien tific spirit, with its passion for exact statement, makes it more and more nec essary for men to say precisely what they mean and nothing else. “What is your last name, my little man?” asked the new teacher. “Tommy,” answered the boy. “Indeed! What is your full name?” “Tommy Jones.” “Then Jones is your last name.” “No, ma'am- excuse me. When I was Ixirii my name was Jones, and they didn’t give me the other for more than a month.”—Youth’s Companion. Hurt. A firm in this city imports large quan tities of bort. "I did not know until a few weeks ago,” said an official of the custom house, “what liort is. Bort is the small fragments removed from dia monds in cutting. When too small jewelry it is used for powder. The sparkling jxjwder is often sprinkled on the heads of society belles, and their hair sends forth sparks as from a thousand miniature diamonds. Edison uses a great deal of l>ort in the manufacture of phonographs.”—New York World. After the Paille. Miss Neverpay—Why does paw look so glum, maw? Did the bauk he keeps his.money in fail? Mrs. Neverpiiy—Worse. The bank h® is supposed to keep his money in didn fail.—Good News. A Safe Rule. New Cqok—Do ye put pertaties on to boil in cold water er hot? Old Cook (trained by her m’htressr"' Phwich ivtr way is th* most tbraable Cf> be th* roight way.—New York Weekly*^