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G t TY COUNCIL MEETING. Tax Exemption Granted Sumter Machi? nery Co.- Routine Matters. The City Council held a regular meeting at 8 o'clock Wednesday night. Present, Mayor Dick, Aldermen Bar? att, Haynsworth, Hood, Hurst, Row? land, Stubbs and Wilder. Absent, Alderman Finn. ? Messrs. W. B. Burns and Geo. D. Shore, appeared on behalf of the Sum? ter Machinery Co., to request exemp? tion for five years from city taxes and also for the privilege of laying a track from the C. S. & N, Mad ?cross Pierson street into their prem? ises. On assurance that the chief business of the company will be the manufacture of machinery and other things for sale outside the city the following resolution was adopted : Resolved, that on representations made by the Sumter Machinery Co., Council considers their business such as may be exempted from taxation as a manufacturing enterprise. And that exemptnien be granted to them Irom payment of city taxes and licenses for a period of five years. Their request in regard to laying a railroad track across Pierson street into their premises was also granted. Ah ordinance entitled, "An ordi? nance to permit the Atlantic Coast Trine Bailway to construct and operate a railroad track across Pierson, street into the premises of the Sumter Machinery Co."was read, adopted and ordered published under a resolution ^dispensing with the second reading. Mr. D. D. Moise requested the privil?ge Of connectng a waste water pipe from a steam laundry at the cor? ner of Washington street and Oakland Avenue with the terra cotta drain and open ditch on Oakland avenue. Council concluded that sewerage from % laundry would be offensive and per- j haps dangerous to health and there? fore refused the request Mr. Rowland for the finance com? mittee reported that all claims re? ferred to then had been disposed of. That the Clerk and Treasurer's books SOT January had been checked up and found correct. The committee recom? mended that the rent for the Opera House store be Increased in proportion to other stores on street. Mr. Barnett for the police commit? tee filed report of ligh ts not burning. Mr. Hood called attention to the dangerous condition of the stairway at rear of the Opera House, and leaks in the roof. The committee of pub? lic works was requested to have the accessary repairs made at once. The question of fire escapes for the Opera Souse was discussed. A letter was read from Supt. of Streets, Ii. E. White asking that Council pay him sixtseen dolllars fov extra services during^ the Fall Festi? val in November last. The claim was ordered paid and a resoluton ?as adopted as follows : Resolved, tnat hereafter tl'?y em? ployes be charged for all lost time, except that the various committees of . Council may, at their discretion, grant leave of absence and vacation to cfners as heretofore, who do not claim payment for overtime. A telegram was received from Ike Monk, agent of carnival shows, asking special terms on license for one week. Conni 1 refomake any sed vto conces? sion and directed a strict enforce? ment of the Icense ordinance. . Mr. Barnett presented a letter of Officer W. W. McKagen stating that Iiis bicycle had been worn out in the city service and asking that it be repaired for. him, as it is necessary that be- have one to accomplish the work expected of him. The matter was referred to the police committee , with power to act. The Mayor reported that he had j takes the liberty of offering a reward of $15 for information leading to the arrest of John Henderson, colored, who murdered his wife on Washing? ton . street Dec 17, and that the offer ! bad resulted in the capture of the j murderer and payment of the reward to the informer. Council endorsed the course pursued by the Mayor. Bills on file were referred to the ?nance committee and Council ad ^Joumed FIRE AT ROCKY BLUFF. Sestdence of Mr. J. H. Scarborough Burn? ed Thursday Night The res dence of Mr. Jas. H. Scar? borough, at the Rocky Bluff Lumber mili, about two miles north of town, was burned Thursday night The fire was -seen by the policemen on duty ia , this city and the blowing of the mill whistle to arouse the hands could be plainly heard. Mr. Scarborough saved a portion of bis furniture and household effects, but as he . had no insurance his loss; was quite heavy. Rev. B. F. Wilson Accepts Cali. Union, Feb. 24.-Rev. B. F. Wlson, who has been studying at Johns Hop kins university in Baltimore, bas ac? cepted the call to the Presbyterial: church at Harrisonburg, Va., aud Mr. Cloagh Arthur, of this place, who bas been studying in Ba I timmie, ba:; entered the South Carolina college the rait week. le the Recorder's Court Three negro women, Alice Nelson, Minnie Truesdale and Mattie Truesdale, all became involved in a quarrel this morn? ing which ended up in a gener ? al mix-up, hair pulling anet fighting. The shrieks and curses of the enraged women could be heard blocks away from the scene of the difficulty and S?) disturbed the neighbors that it .became necessary to 'phone for tbe police. When arrested and fighting. The shrieks and curses they all declared their inno? cence and the two sisters laid the blame on the Nelson woman and vice versa. Owing to the fact that Alice Nelson attempt? ed to use a knife her offense was graver than that of the other women, and she was fined $5. Mattie Truedale was sen? tenced to pay a fine of $1.00 and Minnie Truesdale, who only as? sisted her sister in getting,put of the clutches of Alice Nelsen, was dismissed. of the Week THE DOINGS OF SOCIETY FOLK WHAT THEY FIND TO MAKE THE TTME PASS PLEASANTLY. The Tuesday Evening Whist Cinb was very pleasantly entertained by Mrs. E. K. Coyner at the residance Df Mr . A. C. Ducker. After the sams delightful refreshments, salad, sake and wine were served. Mrs. B. B. Breeden won the first prize, a Jap? anese salad dish, while the gentle? man's prize, a beer stein was awarded to Mr. Harris. The boobies were drawn by Mr., and Mrs. Ducker. Thos8 present were: Mesdames B. B. Breeden, M R. Rivers, A. C. Duck? er, P. P. Finn, G. H. Dorn, E. K. Coyner* Archie China, B. K. De Lorme, Herbert Bennett, Misses Lula Emanuel, Theo Gregg, and Messrs. B. B. Breeden, M. R. Rivers, A. C. Ducker, P. S. Finn, C. H. Dorn, E. K; Coyner, G. A. Lemmon, Geo. Levy, LaGrone, Claude Harvin, and WalterHarris. * * * Mrs. Temple was hostess of the Bridge Whist Club on Tuesday even? ing at the residence cf Mrs. R. M. Mikell. Dr. Baker, who has been un? usually fortunate at this game again scored highest, but resigned in favor of Dr. Holman, who had made the next highest score, so he was present? ed with the gentleman's prize, a silver handled hat brush. Mrs. Nina Solo? mon won the ladies prize, a set of sil? ver shirt waist pins. Sandwiches, stuffed tomatoes, deviled eggs and coffee were served during the evening. Those playing were Mesdames Nina Solomons^ W. H. Ingram, F. M. Spann, R. L, Temple, Agnes Bogin, Misses Minnie and Alice Moses, Messrs. W. H. Ingram, Hugh Hayns? worth, L. C. Moise, Parker and Drs. Holman, Baker and Kennedy. * ? * One of the most enjoyable events of the week was a recital given by the vocal and instrumental pupils of Miss Beaufort Brand at her studio on Har? vin street on Thursday afternoon. Those taking part were Mesdames J. L. Alnutt and G. W. Stubbs and Misses Elizabeth White, Annie Mc? Cullough, Sue Duffie and Esther Gen .try. Refreshments were served dur? ing the afternoon, and all who were present enjoyed it thoroughly. * * * Misses Kate DeLorme and May Brock delightfully entertained the Shirt Waist Club, with a George Washington party on Friday after? noon. The room was tastefully de? corated with flags and the national i colors and the dainty'score cards each i bore a picture of Washington. Whist was played and Mrs. Perry Moses, Jr., was fortunate enough to win the first prize, a handsome plate decorated , w?t?Kcberries. The guests then "cut" for the consolation prize by attempt? ing while, blindfolded, to pin a small hatchet to a large picture of a cherry tree at the place George was supposed to have cut it. Miss S h arl ie Graham coming nearest was given a basket of crystalized cherries. A delightful salad course was served during the afternoon Those present were : Miss?s Jessie Moise, Theo Lopez, Rosie Cooper,. Lydia Lee, Sharlie Graham, Kate Moses, Armida Moses, Margue? rite Cromer, Mrs. Loring Lee, Mrs. i Hill, Mrs. Perry Moses, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Solomons. IN THE MAGISTRATE'S COURT. J. M. Phillips vs J. M. Woodley-D. A. Minor vs. D. 6. Zeigler. The entire day Friday was consumed in the case of Phillips vs. Woodley, a civil action for the recovery of balance due ??on wages claimed by plaintiff under contract entered into between the two parties litigent. The defend? ant interposed a counter claim, which was sustained by the court, and the verdict of the jury was for the defend1 - ant. The preliminary hearing in the criminal prosecution of D. A Minor vs. D. G. Zeigler for perjury was heard before Magistrate narby this morning at 10 o'clock. The defendant's counsersubmittedan affidavit to the effect that he did not believe that be could obtain an impar tail trail before Magistrate Harby, and made a motion for a change of venue. H. D Moise, Esq., attorney fer the prosecutor opposed the motion, 'on the ground that the affidavit was not in conformity with the statute in such cases made and provided. The Magistrate overruled the motion, whereupon the defendant waived his right to the preliminary hearing, and the case will be tried at the next term of the court of General Sessions. -mm? iiii 9mm ATTEMPTED BURGLARY. Residence of Rev. A. J. McNeil' Broken Into Thursday Night. Thursday night about ll o'clock one or more men made an attempt to break into the residence of Rev. A. J. Mc? Neill on East Liberty street for the purpose of robbery. They forced open a window, but the noise awakened Father McNeill and when he went to the window the men ret eated. He closed the window and retired, but shortly aterwards the door was forced open, the lock heine broken by an explosion. Father Mc? Neill says that there were two sepa? rate explosions, both being quite loud and distinct and it is thought that dynamite was used. When the first explosion occurred Father Mc? Neill rang tbeeiectric bell that con? nects his residence with the convent j next door, and the Sisters thinking . that he was ill sent at once to his as? sistance. Their coming frigntened the men oif. The police were notified and an c?crt was made io capture the housebreakers but they had made their escape. Kc IVould Make Tilings il inn. Chicago News!. Doubtless Tolstoi would give a few dollars to be about 20 years younger. Obstinate racking coughs that settle on the lung-s and may develop into Pneumonia ever night are quickly cured by ?3 It soothes and heals the inflamed air passages, stops the cough, heals and strengthens the lungs. F8LEY?S H0$EY AND T?iS contains no opiates or other harmful drugs, and is safest for children and delicate people. Remember the name-F@LE??S MD TAI-and insist upon having the genuine, as no other remedy is so safe or as certain in results. Given Up to Dio With Croup. Mrs. P. I. Cordier, of Mannington, Ky., writes: "My three-year old girl had a severe case of croup; the doctor said she could not live and I gave her up to die. I went to the store and got a bottle of Foley's Money and Tar. The first dose gave quick relief and saved hex life." Editor Glaced o? Lung Trouble, W. L. Straub, Editor of St. Petersburg (Fla.) Times, writes: "When corning across thc bay from Port Tampa I got wet and caught a cold that affected my throat and lungs. I neglected it, thinking I would soon recover, but I kept getting worse, until I bought a bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar, and it cured me completely." Three sizes-25c, 50c, $1.00. The 50 cent size contains two and one-half times as much as tL; small size and the Si.oo bottle almost sk times as much. Refuse Substitutes. P. ?F JO: jSS $S TT B?X T E IF*. DRUG- O O 3Va. .Mantle Coast Lime. Effective Jan. 8, 1905. Passenger Trains arriving and leaving Sumter. Train 35 Florence to Augusta Arrives 5 15 am ' M 64 Columbia to Wilmington " 8 10 am u *57 Gibson to Sumter " 8 20 an " 52 Charleston to Columbia and Greenville Leaves 9 30 an u 48 Orangeburg to Charleston (Tuesd^Thured'yjSatnrd'y) (i 9 25 am " 53 Greenville and Columbia to Charleston " 6 30 pm ** 32 Augusta to Florence w 6 30 pm " *56 Sumter to Gibson u 6 50 pm u 47 Charleston to Crangeburg (TuesdV,ThursdV, Saturday) " 8 20 pm " 55 Wilmington to Columbia u 9 30 pm Freight Trains carrying Passengers. Train *24 Sumter to Hurtsville * 1 Bishopville to Sumter " * 2 Sumter to Bisliopville " *19 Sumter to Robbins " *11 Florence to Sumter w *12 Sumter to Florence " *20 Bobbins to Sumter " *25 Hartsville to Sumter Leaves 6 Arrives 9 Leaves 9 Leaves 10 Arrives i Leaves 2 Arrives 8 Arrives 7 Northwestern Kailway. Si/ am 00 am 45 am 00 am 50 pm 50* pn 00 pm 40 pm Train *70 Camden to Sumter ** *71 Sumter to Camden " *68 Camden to Sumter w *72 Wilson Mill to SumteT " *73 Sumter to WilsonMill " *69 Si?mter to Camden Trains marked * daily except Sunday ; all other traine daily. For further information, apply to Arrives 9 00 au Leaves 9 36 an u 5 45 pm Arrives 12 30 pm Leaves 3 00 pw " 6 25 pn J. T. CHINA, Ticket Agent A. C. L The Dixie Stalk Cutter-Wagon Attachment. Parties desiring A Good Stalk Cutter will find "The* DIXIE" to be made of the Best Pennsylvania Steel and guaranteed not to clog and to give entire satisfaction. Our machines can be found at S. M. Pierson's livery stable, 6 and 8 S. Karvin street. The Dixie Stalk Cutter Co., Sumter, S. C. I CABBAGE PLANTS, ? %l have for sale Succession, Wakefield and Early Spring^ * Cabbage Plants, grown in open air on sea & * coast from seeds t ought irom the best ar d g * most reliable ^eedmen in the United States ? ? at the following prices F. 0. B. - - - - X I Lots 1,000 to 5,000 $1 50 Per M. ? * Lots 5,000 to 10,000 $1.25 Per M. g * Lots Over 10,000 Special Prices on APPLICATION, g ? SPECHL INDUCEMENTS TO DEALERS. 2 9Any information as to the cultivation of Cabbage will? ^ be cheerfully given on application. g ? S. J. RUM PH, Adams Run, S. C. | 2a+Q+ ??0+ 0+0*> 0?0+g>+O*C*Q*C>*O*0*g>+Q*^g?*<??P? TAX NOTICE, i Southern Railway THE COUNTY TREASURER'S office in Court House building will be open for the collection ot taxes,^ with oat pf nalty, from the loth cay of Cctobrr to the 31st day of Deceniber3 inclusive, 19i?4. The levy is as follows: For State 5 mills: f<-r"Count :}'.> mills: Constitu? tional School 'A mills; Polls 81.00 Also, Schcol District No. 1, Special, 2 mills; No. *2, '2 mills: No. '2 mills; No. 4, 2 mills ; No. ?. (Mid? dleton) 1 mill: No. 14, 3 mills: No. 1G, 2 mills; X0. 17, 1 mill; No. IS, 2 mPls. A penalty of 1 per cent, added for month January, 10!).",. Additional penalty of 1 per cent, for month Feb mary, 1905. Additional penalty of b per cent, for 15 davs in March, 1905. Oct. 26. " T. W. LEE, Co. Treasurer. The South's Greatest System, Unexcelled Cluing Gar Servios Through Fu?man Sleeping Gars cn ?ii Through ?ra&s. CONVENIENT SCHEDULES ?LL LOCAL TP??INS. Winter tourist Eatcs arc no-B? ?feos to all Florida points. ON in For full information as io rates, routes, etc., consult nearest South? ern Railway ticket agent, or R. W. HUNT, Division Passenger Agent, Charleston. S. C. W. ?. BOWMAN, Prest. G. W. B??, See. 8 Treas The Sumter Banking & Mercantile Company, Silin,ter, 3. Q. 4^a*s?=?Capital Stock $50,000******?? Wholesale Grocers, Fertiliz ers and Farmers' Supplies. Sole agents for the celebrated brand of Wil? cox &;Gibbs Fertilizers. We are prepared to quote the very closest cash or time prices on all lines of Groceries, Fertilizers and Farmers' Supplies, And invite your investigation before making your arrangements for another year. Come to see us. We will save you money, and give you a hearty, courteous welcome. Sumter Banking & Mercantile Company, Masonic Building, 2d dcor from the Postoffice. Sumter, S. C. GENUINE PERUVIAN Se'ls itself. None better. 10,000 tons now offered for sale. Nitrate of Soda, Muriate of Potash, German Kaimt Are Headquarters. ^ES=? Gel our prices, please. Reduced Prices on Real Estate, Coitcn has fallen in price and with ils fail comes business depression in this sec? tion. Have several tracts of land on which the prices have been reduced in conse? quence. Now ls the time Tor the man with money ic bi?y. The depression is only temporary and with the raily wi!! come a profit. 105 acres 50 acres cleared, four miles j t&r> 5-room house and rew barn, with from Sumter. New house reduced from j fables Tr * horses. Fren: $3.0C0 to $2, 8 55 to ?25 per acre. " ! 50? , ,, .. , -. "1fl0. 4o0 ncres in Clarendon, four miles from 1 ;4 acre.-, ll mles fmm city, ?00 dear- 0 ?. , ' J . ? bummerion. 200 acres cleared; reasced eJ. well tenanted; reduced from fclo to from $7,500 to $G.r>0C. $12.50 per acre/ Also several ethers traci reJiiced in 10S acre.-. 75 cleared, C> miles from Sam- similar pioportions. Ca!! and see me. Can offer some good investments. Attorney at Law Court Square BELSER Real Estate Broker Phone 12