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SUMTER GETS NO MONEY. Our Firemen Meet Hard Luck in ? Charlotte. Charlotte, May 19-Softer had hard lock in tbe bose wagoo co?>:e*.. Dellar made tbe rna la 40. seconds, bot tbe bose burst and they were ruled out. Monaghan made tbe ron in 43 secood3 and were ruled out. Greensboro made tbe winning run io 43 seconds and gets 6rat prizs. The Colu-i bia team won the second priz? io this contest and first prize in the steamer contest. The Pbo- ! ' tx team cf Columbia won tbe second prize j in tbe book and ladd r race. Charlotte, May 20-Mona? bs o Hose Com- j pany bas gooehome. George McKagen was too sore to run in the reel race fi Charlotte, May 20-The reel races are over and again Sumter loses. The1 time made by .tbe several teams entered was as follows : Palmetto of Columbia 24 second*, Greens boro basted. Charlotte 24. Anderson, basted Delga* 26, Green*iHe 23 2-5. Columbia and .Charlotte divide first mooeyv Delgar's slow time was doe to the bose kinking Tbe grab race will be held immediately. L A. RTTTESBZRS Charlotte, Maj 20, 12.35-The ume in the grab race was : Columbia 22*, Charlotte 21 1-5, Greensboro 21 J, Anderson basted, Asheville 22 2-5, Delgar won hydrant time aod basted. WON TES FOOT R&.CS. Charlotte, 12^50-Sumter wins at last. Gallagher won foot race in 10 3-5 seconds. Sumter acknowledged by everyone to bave the best horse teams, best running team and fastest mosers io Charlotte. . A. BYTTSNBBBG. The firemen have returned from Charlotte. They arrived in two contingents, a part of the crowd, arriving Tboreday night aad the others on tbe 7.15 train Friday morning. A few of the party were not satisfied with two days of pleasure and they remained ia Char lotte and did not reacb borne until Satur day. The firemen without exception are loud in praise of the handsome treatment accorded them by the Charlotte people. They enjoyed every moment >f the stay io Charlotte, and the pleasant time tbey bad io a great measure compensated them tor tbe failure to capture the prizes. Tbe only acci dent that marred tbe pleasure ot the trip was the injuries received ny George McEagen when he jumped from lbs Monagnaa Bose wagon to make the connection at tbe hydrant io the hose wagoo race. Eta Co juries are painful bat not in any wise serions, as:d as soo aa bis braised and lacerated cnticle bas bad j time to beal he will be in the ring again and ready for another race. The trip to Charlotte bbs had tbe effect bf arousing stilt greater enthusiasm among the firemen and they ap pear to be more interested them ever, which seams scarcely possible, for tbey have been keyed np to tba top notch for months. Connie Gallagher ran a great race in the 1O0 yards dash for the championship of thc Carolinas, aad the way he went nhead of all of the twenty crack springers made glad the hearts of the Sumter crowd. There were so many entries for this contest that the sprint ers were divided into three 6qaa s. la the first squad' Joba Miller led, in the second Connie Gallagher crossed the line in tbe lead and ic the third Eogene Ingram was a close secoad. Gallagher's time was the best which eu titled him to the parse and the champion ship. Delgar sqaad did cot retara entirely empty binded, .for they made the quickest ran to the hydrant of any team in the race and won a silk am brella and silver moan ted, cane offered by one cf the Charlotte merchants for the best time from the starting point to' hydrant. The Pacts of the Charlotte Tour nament. Ia justice to both S am ter teams it sb o a ld be said that io reporting the race daring ?thc excitement, the word "estimated" was omit ted in the telegram sent The Item. Delgar's bose having parted no time was entered, but the jadees gave as their opinion tbat bad water come as qnick as for others, the time would have been 40 seconds. Their official decision ruled both teams oat. Sumter's two teams were as^ one in Char lotte, having left ali rivalry fit borne. Be it also said that Monaghan's rime would have j been less tbao the official 'ame, but fer their accident of McXagen falling. I herewith attach a statement signed by all | of the judges of the race, showing their j opinion of tbe Sumter teams, whicb was also ! the universal opinion of ail io Char ott? : **Samter wins foot race, 10 seconds, Gal- [ lag ber. Sumter acknowledged best horse teams, j best running teams and best runners on the grounds, bot in hard lack. (Signed) TODD, GARIBALDI. DODSWORTH, Judges. la proof that all the companies were afraid to ran against as again, I herewith attach challenge copied from the Charlotte Observer, which co company there was brave enongb to answer. AH OPUS CHALLENGE The circumstances unaer which our 'earns wete beaten this afternoon being such tbat we could cot control, we hereby challenge any team that was on the ground, (the two winning teams preferred) to race with the Sumter fire department for any amount over $100. We are ready to run ia the morning or noon before shipping our horses. We have the permission to run on the streets of Charlotte and will have the same judges as in to-dav'a race. IRVING A. RYTTENBERG, Buford Hotel. AHbougb winning only two prizes, all of tbe Sumter men are pleased with their trip and the treatment from tbe Charlotte people, aod are willing to try over again, wishing for bettor luck, being satisfied more than ever j tbat we haveibe finest fire department in the two states IRVIKG RYTTKXRERG. The Delgars Keturn Thanks. Editor of Daily Item : Please publish the following resolutions, which were unanimous ly adopted by Delgar Reel Squad, at a call meeting held Friday afternoou, May 21: Resolved 1st. That to the generous-heart ed citizens of Sumter we are indebted for a most delightful trip to Charlotte. Resolved 2d. That we extend, to those wbo so willingly contributed to tbe fund wbich enabled os to attend the Firemen's Tournament at Charlotte, our sincere thanks for the portion of the subscription received by ns. Resolved 3d. Tbat to Messrs. Neil O'Don nell, R. O. Purdy and H. B. Bloom, the so liciting committee, who so willingly per formed tbat duty, we tender especial tbaoks. Resolved 4tb. Tbat these resolutions be published in The Daily Item. W. S. GRAHAM, Foreman Delgar Reel Squad, No. 3. Resolutions of Thanks. At a called meeting cf Monaghan Hose i Company No. 2, held Mooday eveoiog, May 24, the following resolutions were adopted : Resolved 1st. We, tbe members of Mon aghan Hose Company, No. 2, are indebted to tbs citizens of tbe City of Sumter, S C., who so liberally contributed to tbe fund which helped to defray our expenses at tbe International Firemen's Tournament held in Charlotte, N. C , oo May 19th to 22d, 1897 j Resolved 2d. We hereby teoder especial j thank-* to the soliciting committee, Messrs. Neill ODon-eli, R.O'Purd.t, ano Chut" H. i "B. Bloom, for s > kindly acting io ibid c :ac- j j itv. Resolved 3d. That a copy of these reso- j lutioos be printed tn The Daily Item and j weekly papers of the city j RS. HOCD, Captain Monaghan Ho e Co. No. 2. - ??? > <??? A CARD. Mr Editor : In looking over the list of | application for 1897, find that tcp following i names have been approved, subject to tbe j physician's examination, and they have not! yet appeared before the physician of the ! bosrd. Respectfully, P. P. GAILLARD, Chairman Pension Board. j J. C. Compton, Privateer. T. D Gardner, Bishopviile. W. R. Parnell, Shiloh. I ,, ?_ Eegineer Nettles, Demented, Kills Himself. A blow on the temple from a rock about a mooth ago unsettled Engineer Z W. Nettles' mind , to such a extent that Sunday at 6 o'clock p. m. in Florence he took bis own life by cuttiog bis throat with a carving knife, from ear to ear A month ago he was as 03oal bringing'his train into Coluabia from Wilmington when, between Sparrow Swamp and Timmoosville, a rock was" burled with great force ioto the engine cab It struck Engineer Nettles on the temple and made such abad wound that the train was stopped and bis bead dressed Resuming bt3 position at throttle be brought the fast passenger train into the city on time The wound was dresied^and he given permission to "lay off" for a few days. That was the last time be ever polled opeo a throttle. Externally the nlow appeared to have done little barm, but during the few days "lay off" hts friends noticed that be was af fected mentally. Tb*y cautioned Mrs. Net tles to keep an eye on her husband, which she did with a^wifVs devotion. Lust Sunday about 6 o'clock Engineer Nettles casu ally remarked that he was going to step out for a few minutes.' He did so, and unper ceived by any one carried with bira a carving knife. Time passed by and his wife went to look for him. She fouod bim in an out-house in rear of the dwelling. His throat was cut, and lying: t hi3 feet was the implement of death all covered wt th blood. Tbe blow over the eye bad demented tbe engineer and be bad taken bis own life The apparently harmless wound bed caused bis death and the coward who maliciously caused it is unknown. ; Encineer Nettles was one of she ol jest men in exoeri nce on the Co*st Line He had one of the best runs over the entire sys tem and.never failed to bring bis train in on time. The very blow that caused bis death did not keep bim from coming ic on time He leaves a widow and two children -The State* The small boys around town can tell yon all about bow the firemen didn't do it Gallagher saved Sumter's reputation, and kept tbe crowd from returning without a single prize. ^ The best night's work the City Council has done io months was that of last Wednesday night. They decided to purchase a bicycle for the use-of Chief cf Police Bradfc-jd. The Columbia fruit dealers are advertising "Sumter strawberries." This is a striking testimonial of the superior quality of Sumter berries. It woold be a most excellent idea for City Council to put Street Commissioner Triable on a bicycle. He would be brought forcibly to an appreciation of the d ie comforts eodured by bicyclists wben riding over the average sidewalk in this city Hard luck seemed to follow Sumter firemen with discouraging persistence in Charlotte Excuses are, however, the poorest sort of an apology for victory, and the Game Ccck firemen need no excuses nor apologies; they can Btand on their record. Besides there will be other tournaments and they wili have the opportunity of prcrviog themselves winners. The representatives of Game Cock Lodge K. of P. returned borne Thursday night from An derson where they attended the Grand Lodge of South Carolina. The Anderson Knights and the people of that hospitable city enter tained the visiting Pythiansin a most elegant and generous manner. There were a great many Knights in attendance but tbe hospital ity ot the Anderson people was fully equal to the occasion ana the stay of each of tbe visitors was made so pleasant that it will be long rememberd Mr. Lea Elected. The Mayesville Tobacco Warehouse Com pany have elected Mr. W. Lea as manager. Mr. Lea is well known in the county and un derstands everything concerning tobacco, from its cnlture up. No mystery about i:. When the Shakers offered some time ago to give away a bottle of their Digestive Cordial to anv one who might call at their New York office, there was a great rush and a great many people thought they were crazy. Su08equeot events proved it to have been a very clever advertising transaction, for al though they gave away thousands of bottles, it was in the end profitable ; nearly every one that took a free bottle came back for more aF.d paid for it with pleasure, saying they bad derive! better results from its use than froi; a: y other medicine they had ever used. There 3 nothing so uniformly succ?ssful io the treatment of stomach troubles as the Shaker Digestive Cordial, aud what is better than all, it relieves at once. Laxol, the new fora of Castor Oil is so palatable* tbat children lick the spoon clean. Beligious. Rev. W. J. Dowell will preach at Brown's School House next Saturday at 7 p. m., and Sunday at ll a m., and also at Wedgefield Sunday at 8 o'clock. Meteorological Record. The following is a report of observations of the weather taken at Stateburg, by Dr. W. W. Anderson, for the past week ending May 23, 1897 : Temperature. cu 72 Condition. 80 82 85 88 21, 90 22! 87 23! 86 54 52 56 64 64 64 62 67. 67. 70.5 76 77. 75.5 74 ESK 8E SB W SW S 8 00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .44 Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear .Cloudy ?Partly cloudy. Sbarp thunder and lightning accompanied the rain which fell after nightfall yesierday evening, but not much wind. Tbe oat crop may now be regarded as safe here, and prom ises a fine yield. The best bargain offert i io Sumter is a j pound of excellent writing paper for 15 cents, two pounds for a quarter. You get tbis at be book store of H. G. 09teen & Co. Seemingly Settled That Jno. L. McLaurin Will be Junior Senator. lt is scarcely a matter of speculation any longer who will be the succes sor of the lamented Earle to the Uoited States senate As indicated in The State yesterday corning, it geeras that the mao will be Congressman John L McLaurin. lo political circles yester day it was generally conceded that he was the mau whom the governor would appoint, and ail talk about the chacrees of others whose eames have been men tiooed in coooectiou with the place was abandoned. A ew wbo had not coo suited tbe men who are prominent in polines eontioDed to talk a little of pos sib ities, but the opinion is practically unanimous that Mr. McLaurin will be appoioted by Governor Ellerbe. It is also considered practically- settled that the appointment will be announced be fore many more sunsets. So much for the Situation as viewed outside of the executive office Yes terday Governor Ellerbe talked pleas antly about the situation, indicating that his mind was fully made up in re gard to the matter, but he had very lit tle to say that was indicative. The governor was very discreet and non committal. He intimated however, that the appointment would be an nounced in a day or two. Sioce the death of General Earle, friends of the gentlemen named below have urged their claims for the appoint ment upon Gov- Ellerbe, and'these are> he says, the only names he has con sidered. Here they are : Congressman McLaurin. Solicitor G. Duncan Bellin ger, Gen. Wade Hampton. State Sena tor S. G. Mayfield. ex-Uoited- States Senator J L. M Irby, Dr. Jame8 H. Carii?le, Railroad Coaaoissiocer V7. D. Evans, C. A Woods, John C. Duncan and Coi D. K. Norris,. To give an idea of how the friends of men in certain localities have been looking after the appointment, wbiie the mass of. the people seemed to desire the selection of Congressman McLau rio, the following contents of a postal card received yesterday by a well known public man from a friend in Colleton county is published : "The friends of Col. B. Sto&es are urging bis appointment for United States sena tor in place of Earle, deceased, in a card circulated to-day in our midst. Anything that you may do personally to promote bis appointment is earnestly solicited by bis many friends. Governor Ellerbe has received a large number of letters from .all over the State in regard to the appointment and tbe future race for the unexpired term. Many of the writers have sug gested to the governor that he himself make the race for the senate in the election next winter. Governor Eller be some days, ago however, announced that be would not be a candidate for this position under any circumstances. -The State, May 25. McLaurin Appointed. The spotless toga of the lamented Earle has fallen upon the shoulders of John Lowndes M^Laurip, che able young congressman from the Sixth district of South Carolina, and his frierais predict that he will wear it in a manner to reflect credit upon him self and his State. The very first announcement from Governor Ellerbe in regard to the matter was made at 1:40 o'clock yes terday afternoon. He stated posi tively that he had not authorized any one to state that Mr. McLaurin would be appointed He very unexpectedly made the announcement at the hour named yesterday that to-day he would issue to Mr. McLaurin his com mission as United States senator to succeed Gen. Earle.-Columbia Reg ister, May 26. The Relief of Destitute Amer icans in Cuba. Washington, May 24.-President McKinley to-day signed the' resolution appropriating $50,000 for the relief of destitute American citizens in Cuba. The President, at tbe suggestion of Secretary Alger, is considering the plan of assiguing an officer from the com mis8ry department of the regular army to take charge of the assembling of relief supplies for Americans iu Cuba. This department is trained in tbe handling of supplies and has ad vantages in contracting for large quan tities of necessaries. Through the good offices of the Spanish government, it is probable that, in tho event it is de cided to send food supplies to Cuba, io addition to the remittance of money, our government will be able to send much more than would be the case if duty were exacted upon the goods im ported. An intimation bas been given that such supplies will be admitted duty free. Tbe importance of this re mission can be perceived when it is re alized that the duty on flour is $4.50 per barrel, or about its., original cost, in other words, the $50,000 appropria tion will be practically doubled io value by the saving of tariff deductions. It was said this afternoon that the President to-tnorrow would begin to plan detalle of thc distribution, so the subject doubtless will come before the full cabioet at its regular meeting. -i^m $ - Base Balls, Bats andf, supplies at H. G. O steen & Co's. WHAT THE POWERS ALLOW TURKEY. London, May 22.-A dispatch to j the Daily Mail from Constantinople says : "The ambassadors will pre sent a note to the porte to morrow I embodying the terms of peace to ! which they will agFee The note will refuse to permit the abolition of j the capitulations in the case of Greek subjects or the annexation of Thes saly, but will consent to a strategic rectification of the frontier and to an indemnity not exceeding 115,000,000 francs " Constantinople, May 21.-The am bassadors are still waiting- instruc tions from their respective govern ments as to the capacity in which they are to act when presenting the note, which it is understood will be preeented to-morrow. It is understood that the powers will consent to the demand of the Turkish government that the Gulfs of Volo and Arta be opened for the revictualing of the Turkish troops and that peace negotiations be con ducted here. RUSSIA STEPPED IN". Loudon, May 22-The Vienna correspondent of the Daily Chronicle says : "I learn from a reliable source that the fate of dynasty of King George trembled in the balance last week. Serious attempts to depose him were frustrated by the direct ac tion of the powers. The Russian government warned M. Kalli ic the plainest terms that the powers were doing more for the sake of the dy nasty than for the nation itself" IMd Yon Ever Try Electric Bitters as a remedy for yoa troubles ? If net, get a bottle cow and get re lief. This medicine has bec: found to be pecu liarly adapted to the relief and cure of ill Fe male Complaints, exerting a wonderful direct j influence in giving strength and tone to the organs. If you Lave loss of Appetite, Consti pation, Headache Fainting Spells, or are Nervous, Sleepless, Excitable, Melancholy or troubled with Dizzy Spells, Electric Bitters is the medicine you need. Health and Strength are guaranteed by its use. Fifty cents and one do lar at J. F. W. DeLorme's Drag Store. Woman's Diseases Are as peculiar as unavoidable, and cannot be discuss ed or treated as we do those to which the entire human family are subject. Menstruation sus tains such import ant relations to her y health, that when' Suppressed, Irregu lar or Painful, she soon becomes languid, nervous and irritable, the bloom leaves her cheek'and very grave'complica tions arise unless Regularity and Vigor are restored to these organs. Bradfieltfs?foneroftpe j-* < most noted r emale physicians 4 : of the South, V^ar^A fnt4 where trou *v^ , AUI bles of this sort prevail more extensively than in any other section, and has never failed to correct disordered Men struation. It restores health and strength to the suffering wo nan. i<kWo have for the post thirty years handled BradDeld's Female Regulator, both at whole sale and retail, and in no instance has it failed to give satisfaction. Wc sell more of it than all other similar remedies combined." LAMAR, RANKIN & LAMAR, Atlanta, Macon and Albany, Ga. THE BRADFIELD REGULATOR Co., ATLANTA, GA. Sold by ali Druggists at $1.00 per Bottle. SALE UNDER MORTGAGE. NOTICE S HEREBY GIVEN, that the undersigned will, on Monday the sev eutn day of June, A. D. 1897, during the legal hours of sale, sell, before the Court House door in the City of Sumter in the County of Sumter nd State of South Caro lina, the lot of land below described, at pub lic auction, to the highest bidder for cash ; ssid sale to be made under and by virtue of the power of sate contained in a certain mortgage, executed by Frank O'Donnell to secure his bond to-McDonald Furman, said mortgage being dated the eighteenth day of January, A. D. 1896. and recorded in the of fice of the Register of Mesne Conveyances for Sumter County io Volume 23 of Real Estate Mortgages at page 285; Said Mortgagor hav ing subsequently to the maturity of the bond secured by said mortgage, coosented to the amount due thereon, such consent being in writing and recorded on tbc face of the re cord of8aid mortgage in the book above men tioned. The lot of land above mentioned, is situate in the City of Sumter, in said County and State, and is described io said mortgage as situate in the We&teru part of said City of Sumter, bounded North by land now or formerly of Salina B. Walker; East oo a new street of said City ; South by lot now or ! formerly of Ciesar Simone ; bei:>g in shape a j rec!angular parallelogram measuring on its i Eastern and Western ooundaries, each fifty- j nine feet seven inches, and on its Northern and Southern boundaries each one hnndred and twenty-six feet and seven inches, and being the lot of land conveyed to said Frank O'Donnell by Catherine Spears, by her deed dated the fourth day of March, 1892, and re corded in said Register's office iu Book E. E E., page 436. HAYNSWORTH & HAYNS WORTH, Attorneys for Mortgagee. May 22, 1897-29 6-5 GREAT BARGAIN IM Iavii% exclusive control of one of the largest and best lines of Shirts, known to the trade, it enables us to sell them at regular prices, much lower than those advertised at greatly reduced prices by others. How is this for a Stunner-" A Negligee Shirt with 2 collars and Necktie-our regular and only price, 40c We handle the best Negligee Shirt in Sumter at $1. Also the best White Shirt at 50c. Our line of Neckwear, manufactured by Rufus Waterhouse & Co., as usual, leads in style and qualtity. All-siik Club Ties 10c. Wash-silk Cluo Ties 10c. When in need of a stylish and wei] made Suit, come to headquarters, for so great is our faith in our Suits wearing wrell, we don't hesitate to warrant to keep them in thorough repair for 6 months. All linen Handkerchiefs-100 dozen. When seeking for honest values give us a calL BROWN, CUTTINO & DELGA Something Seasonable* We still hold to our offer, giving you prices on seasonable goods that are sure to tempt you, because they are cheap. * It is getting warmer every day. Ice comes in handy for every one. Remember we have a n ice offer-100 lbs. to every $5 retail cash purchase, delivered in any quantity, 1 to 100 lbs at a time. CUT THIS OUT FOR THIS WEEK. 72- D White Organdies as 27c for commencement dresses 72-in White Organdies ai 37^c and 65c for commencement dresses. White Lawns at 5^3, a regular 7c article. . . at 7|cf a . 9c at 9 J, a 4* 12Jc \j-% atlfjc, a " loe White Persian Lawn from 19c to 28c per yard. Black India Linen 9Jc, worth 12c. Black India Linen 17 e, worth 20o. White Nainsook, 40 inches wide, price 15c, for this week special 12Jc Plaid Nainsook, 5c, 8c and up. Dotted Swiss, our 12Jo goods at llJc. Dotted Swiss, our 15e goods at 13 c. Dotted Swiss, our 20c goods at 18c. These are our regular pr ces and the cut in price is a regular stash* > Flower Baskets for Commencement-at all prices. Ladies' Belts-The nicest assortment we have ever seeo from 15o ? 75c -9 Ladies' Summer Neckwear. Our stock is well assorted and the very latest, consisting of Baws * ck Bowe, Stock Collars, Tecks, &c. Prices, weH they are the smallest . h>t.y about them. Tam O'Shanter Caps for children from 25c up. Straw Sailor?, all styles and colors, I5e to 50c. some 75c and 1 goods Our 50c. lino c ns Shoe Department. We offer the best'values for the money that can bs gotten anj . *r' What more can you ask? Our lice of Lidies' Slippers and Oxford's cat . .< be surpassed for style, fit and price. Clothing and Furnishing Department. Children's Wash Suits, 48c to 1.50. Knee Pants, 4 to 14 years 25c. 4 to 15 years 50c. Men's Crash Suits, $2.98 Men's Blue Bisele Caps, 25c. quality, _20c. Men's Crash Caps, _25c._ Straw Hats. We still hold tho lead for quality, style and low price. Big drive in Uoderwear. Just see the line we have io on -v^ dow. Undershirts all colors, r ainr price 50c, special price bis w . 39c. Bjy's Blue Bicycle Cape 252 qualify, 20c. Men's Wash Ties, 10o per doz. 25o per dot 5c each. Trousers. They fit both your figure and pocket. They have style and la bility as well. Our Shirts are the best value, best styles and cheapest price on the Sumter market, 20c to $1.50. J. Rettenberg & Son*. \ 4