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eO?NTY OOBRESPONOENOE. ?EWSY LETTERS FROM o?:R SPA? CIAL CORRESPONDENTS. Items of Interest From all Parts of Sumter and Adjoining Counties. 3TOTTCE TO CORRESPOND EN TS. Hail your letters so that they will Teach this office not later than Tues? day morning. When the letters are received Wednesday it is almost an iarpossibility to have them appear in ttte paper issued that day. MAX. Max, July 8.-Mr. B. B. Thompson lost a fine mule and a horse recently; also, Mr. W. E. McBride lost a valu? able horse. It was a gleeful crowd that gather? ed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Carraway last Thursday. The special feature was the home coming of Mr. g. C. Carraway and bride. The day passed off very pleasantly. The children of and a few friends *>f 3 ir. P. A. W. McGee will dine with him in honor of his 63d birthday to ?day. Prof. Gaines and wife, of Trinity, and Mr. J, M. Truluck, of Lake City, and others from a distance attended preaching at Bethel Sunday. Yesterday was an extremely hot *ty,. Watermelons are ripening. BORDEN. Borden, S. C., July 8.-Mrs. Mattie Johnston, of Charlotte, N. C., is on a visit to her father, Mr. B. Cato. Mr. Phil Emanuel, of Bennettsville, 45. C., was over to see his brother, Mr. C 3L. Emanuel, last week. The picnic at New Hope on the 4th ?was largely, attended, and everyone enjoyed themselves. Mr. R. B. Joye and family spent Sunday in Sumter with friends. Mr. Gordon Hutchinson, of Spring Hill, was down on us Saturday. Hutch is no stranger about Borden, as he lived here several years. A select party of four went to the State farm and report a fine time. The crops around Borden are ^jgrowing nicely now, the weather is hot, and the cotton will make nearly ?fall crop. Mr. B. Cato : has several Jersey milk cows that are as fine as any in Sumter county. One- of them gives five gallons of milk a day. DARK CORNER. Dark Corner, July 6.-Well, I ex? pect some of your many readers are wondering what has become of- this poor old simpleton-that he has not written in so lohg. I will do as the fisherman ?does: drop a line. The Greenland Savannah Sunday school had children's day exercises last Sunday, the 30th, which were well attended and well rendered. ,3 have not learned how much money was raised. Miss Eunice E. Osteen, of the Syca? mores, who spent a part of week be? fore last in Sumter, spent last week at Soeven visiting relatives and friends, returning home on Sunday, the 20th. Gr. W. Scott, of Cane Savannah, spent last Sunday here. T. Douglas and Charles P. Weeks spent the 4th with, their sister, Mrs. Wash Scott, of Cane Savannah. The Fourth passed off very quietly here. I did not see any of the Blue Ruin family, but saw one old toper badly bitten by the blind tiger. I am told there is a den of tigers not a hun- . dred miles from this Dark Corner, but I have never seen it. Mrs. S. C. Kolb, Mrs. Thos. H. . Osteen and Miss Eunr ? Osteen spent ' the Fourth at Mr. Frank J. Graham's near Paxville. Mr. Richard Bracey spent a part of the Fourth with Mr. Thos. H. Osteen at the Sycamores. We had so much rain last week apd . the first of this that we had begun ' j to be uneasy about Gen. Green, but if we can have four or five grass kill- . ing days I think we will have the general in full retreat again. Crops are healthy, but generally ] ..small, especially corn. I have seen some very good corn. Mrs. Thos. J. Jackson, of Soeven, and Mr. Jos. R. Griifin, of Pinewood, have fine corn; also, Mr. J. H. McLeod, of Reid's. Mr. J. M. Kolb has some fine cotton-over : 50 acres in one piece-on the Cane ( I Savannah road. And Messrs. Bob ; and Blanding Ardis have some real ' good cotton on their farm here. With : good reasons from now on I think * there will be a fair cotton crop made ! in this section. But we cannot make ' a full corn crop, as the stalks are too . small. I have no sickness to repori. Mr. Editor, I am glad to see that we are going t<f have a meeting some . time soon to discuss good roads. I think that it is a good thing to dis? cuss, for as the roads are in many places now they make many discuss, j with the dis left out. Good roads are needed, so let's have them, if we can. STATEB?RG. Stateburg, July 9.-Mr. A. M. Lee and Master Augustine Lee, of Char ieston, spent a few days at "Farm ] Hill" last week. i Miss Dessie Norris returned to j Hurtsville on Sunday after a pleasant j visit to her parents here. Mr. Henry Moore and Miss Lee j Moore are visiting friends on Sulli- < van's Island. 1 Revi W. H. Barnwell spent yester? day at Kagood with friends. Miss Anna P. Burgess returned yes- 1 terday from Manning where she has < beer> visiting her brother. Miss Nannie Moore, who has been < visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. S. Pinckney, j at "The Ruins." returned to her home } in Sumter yesterday. t WBBM-M Bl IM?MM Mr. Dave Richardson, of Sumter, spent rhursd?y in our midst. Miss Lottie* Nelson is visiting friends in Sumter. Mr. Early Meilette spent Sunday at home. Mrs. James H. Parker, of New York city, was the charming guest of her sister, Mrs. E. H. Holmes, for several days last week. Miss Agnes H. Eurgess is visiting Mrs. R. M. Cantey. TINDAL. Tindal, July S.-The farmers here are very much encouraged with their crops. The present outlook indicates a good harvest. Mr. Graham ? Hodge and Miss Rhoda Jennings were married on Wednesday, July 3d, by Rev. Wm. Haynsworth, of the Bethel section. Last Thursday was the Fourth of July. The day passed off very quietly around here, without a picnic or amusement of any kind.. Mr. B. R. Hodge, of Salters' Depot, spent Sunday at home. Miss Lillie Rivers returned to her home, Alachua, Fla., on July 2d. Mr. T. E. Hodge spent Friady and Saturday in Sumter. Mrs. Nolan and children, of Colum? bia, are spending some time at Mr. J. P. Richardson's. - DALZELL. Dalzell, July 9.-We are at home again after a very pleasant visit among relatives and friends at Mul? lins S. C.y and Fair Bluff; N. C. In some of the homes we visited there was a missing link and an empty chair, in others-where there used to be sa house full of boys and girls-they are ail married and gone, and only the two old people left, which seems hard. But such is life. Well, we are having the hot days and nights we have been looking for, and the crops are growing very fast now. Notwithstanding the fine weath? er we have had we see some crops in a bad condition, very grassy. Several from this community spent the Fourth away from home. The colored people on Mr. W. A. Bowman's place seemed to have the time of their lives on the Fourth. Mr. Bowman gave them a big barbecue and they say they all ate until they had a plenty .and had a good deal left to carry home. Everything passed off very pleas? antly on the Fourth here. Glad ev? erybody is learning to take care of themselves in our neck. Watermelons will be plentiful in our community in a few days, al? though a little late. We think they will be fine. The health of our community seems With good health, green peas, good report that I know or. . With good health, green peas good water and fresh, air we ought to be a happy people. WEDGEFIELD. Wedgefield. July 9.-The chaingang plow is on a visit to us, and the visit is certainly appreciated, for some of our roads are needing work badly. Jim Garrett, colored, was up before Judge Rees today for reckless riding of a bicycle, running over a child. He was given 30 days to decide on his speed after this. ' Our boys went down in defeat. be? fore Mayesville on the Fourth, but it was not surprising, for several of our players had not playel this season. The next game^will be here with Ha good on next Tuesday. Dr. M. L. Parler and H. M. McLau rin left this morning for Jamestown, Va. Prof. H. W. Scott, of Wisacky and Miss Ruth Harrington, of Cheraw, have been elected principal and as? sistant of the Wedgefield graded school. ' Miss Margaret Moorer., of Elloree, is visit ins: Mrs. M. L. Parler. Mrs. E. W. Nettles has returned from Sumter after a pleasant visit to her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mel lett. ' . Miss Nan Mellett is visiting rela :ives in Sumter. Misses Kate Strange and Gueliem Mellett are attending the summer school. Fire at Bishopville. Bishopville, July 5.-The barn ol Mr. J. Manly Smith took fire yester 3ay afternoon from unknown causes md was burned with its contents. Fortunately the building was new and nothing had been stored in it, except ?ome cotton seed and stock feed. The ?tock was gotten out and driven off, >o really nothing of value was burned ?xcept the building. Baseball at Oswego. Friday Oswego was victorious in two games, with results as follows: Oswego 17, Rockybluff 3. Oswego 4, Rockybluff 3. BISHOPVILLE COMPANY RE? PORTED. To Attorney General Lyon for Re? fusing to Pay the Corporation Li? cense Tax. Columbia, July 9.-The Bishopville Light and Power Company have been reported to Attoreny eGneral Lyon Tor refusing to pay their corporaci?n ?cense tax, amounting to $20. The act on which the tax is based s being tested before the supreme *ourt, but the corporations gen?-rally lave paid, pending the decision. The annual conve ntion of the Chris- , :ia:i Tefnpvrance Workers of south "aro;ina which ?net in Johnson has ? idjoumed. Mrs. S. E. Herbert or Or- . mgeburg. was re-elected president, ] ind Miss Grace Yandiver of Spartan- ? >urg was elected editor of the Chris- j ian Temperance Worker. t UNVEILING CEREMONIES. Meeting Called for July 31 in the Court House, to Make Final Ar? rangements for the Gen. Sumter Monument Ceremonies. ; Editor the Item: It is important for those who expect to attend the j unveiling exercises at Gen. Sumter's tomb on August 14th to understand clearly how things will be conducted that day, in order to prepare them? selves for a proper contribution to the success of the day and a full enjoy n ent of all its exercises. Especially is it necessary for those who are com? ing by private conveyance to have the plans for the day completely unfold? ed to them. And it is desirable also that the people of Sumter county dis? cuss the matter thoroughly and get the best light possible on the proposed plans that they may wisely concert them and successfully carry them into execution. I. therefore, earnestly in? vite the people of the county to a mass meeting to be held in the old Court House at 12 o'clock m., on July 31st-just two weeks to the day before the unveiling ceremonies that they may hear the full and com? plete statement of what is to be done and how everything is to be carried on and may also have the opportuni? ty /Of expressing their views for the betterment of the plans proposed, in time for alterations to te made which might tend to a more satisfactory conduct of the exercises. It is ex? pected that Sumter county will, on this great day in its history, reflect the highest degree of credit upon it? self in manners, morals and material belongings, and it is only by consulta? tion and co-operation that we may hope to make the best impression and give our visitors the greatest degree of satisfaction in their participation I in the exercises. I shall hope for a very full attend? ance at the meeting on the 31st in I stant, of the people from the country, as I wish them to hear all about the occasion, its aims and conduct and to aid us by their counsel and their cor? dial co-operation. John J. Dargan, Chairman Monument Commission. Stateburg, S. C. MAYESVILLE AGALNST SCHOOLS. First Town in the State Thus Far to Defeat the Plan for School Im? provement. Mayesville, July 5.-In the election on the question of bonds for a new school building held today, the issu? ing of bonds was defeated by a ma? jority of three, thus Mayesville goes on record as the only town in the State thus far voting against school bonds. Many voters could not vote on account of nor*having registration cer? tificates and probably lost the election on this account. The issue was to have been $6,000. ' " MAYESVILLE SCHOOL ELECTION. How and Wbry the Bond Issue for a New School Honse Was Defeated. Mayesville. July 8.-A few days ago. an election was held here for the purpose of voting ^on *he question of bonds for the building of a new and modern school at this place. The is? suing of bonds was lost by a majority of three. -Thus the town went on rec? ord as being the first place in the State to vote against school improve? ment. Why was this election carried by the opposition? Why has the town gone on record as it has? It was not the voice of the majority. Only a very light vote was polled, and we do not blame the men who voted against the issue, if they were conscientious in their voting as they viewed the question from a narrow point of view. But there were a large number of voters who had expressed themselves in favor of the issue and who talked among the voters for its passage. Why did they not vote? Many of them could not find their registration certi? ficates when they came to the polls and consequently could not vote. In this way it is very apparent that the election was lost. Are the people of this town so in? different-to the cause of education and the improvement of the town that they omit to prepare themselves when matters of importance are to de? cided at the ballat box? The right of the ballot is the greatest right of all to true American citizens. It is a sacred heritage handed down by those in? domitable men who founded our grand civilization as it stands today, being prepared to exercise the right being prepared to to exercise the of the ballot? As we said before, we have nothing to say in regard to those who voted against the bonds, for they no doubt acted as they did in the light of a every narrow mind. Such voters are iconoclasts to all progress and en? lightenment. But we do think that those who claimed to be in favor of the issue, and who failed to carry the election on account of carelessness or indifference, should be given a word of censure. Let them take heed in the future and pi-opare themselves for the ballot, for they may well remem? ber that the opposition will not be found wanting in the long run. Don't let narrow-mindedness and pessim? ism win. Progress. Rhodes Granted Bail. Darlington, July 8.-Mr. J. R. Coggeshall of the firm of Coggeshall & Dargan, attorneys for W. J. Rhodes, appeared before Judsr^ Watts at Lau? rens today and applied fur bail foi their client. A telegram received this afternoon states that bail was granted ;n the sum of $2.500 and upon order Sheriff Blackwell released Rhodes. (MAYOR SCHMITZS SENTENCE. Interrupts Judge Several Times While; ?eing Sentenced-Counsel Also ! I Protested, fcut Was Told That He! j Would be Jailed, i Sari Francisco, Cal., July S.-Mayor ! Eugene E. Schmitz, who was convict ; ed of extortion, was today sentenced j to five years in the penitentiary. I The sentence followed the recent j conviction of Schmitz for extorting $1,175 from French restaurant keep? ers of San Francisco. As the last words fell from the judge's lips the great crowd that had stood throughout the dramatic scenes sent up a thunderous cheer. "Good for you." snouted a man in the back of the room. His. ejacula? tion was echoed and reechoed by one after another of the spectators. Judge Duncan in pronouncing sen? tence of Schmitz said: "It can be said that the verdict of the jury in this case had a deeper significance than ordinarily attaches to the finding of guilt. It is a mes? sage to all the people in the city of San Francisco that law and order are supreme; that no man, however ex alted his situation or how strong and powerful the political, social or finan cial influences which surround him, is above the law. Eugene E. Schmitz you have heretofore occupied the highest oifice which the city of S? Francisco can confer on one of its cit? izens. You were elevated to that po? sition because of the confidence and trust reposed in you by the masses of the-" "I am here," interrupted Schmitz in a voice, though quiet and controll? ed, that carried to the far corners of the room, "to receive sentence at your hands and not to be humiliated by a lecture which the newspapers can repeat in print." Judge Dunne paid no aatention to the interruption. "You were elevated to that posi? tion, I say because of the confidence and trust reposed in you-" Attorney Metson interrupted: "We are here to take sentence, not to be lectured. We-" "Mr. Metson," said Judge Dunne warmly, "if you interrupt these pro ceedings again I will send you to jail. You would be in. far better business if you were here begging for a day in court io answer the charge that you wilfully and improperly attempted to amper with a juror in this case. Turning to Mayor Schmitz, Judge Dunne resumed: "You were elected to that position because of the confidence and great trust reposed in you by the mass of the people. You have by your wilful, criminal act, so a jury of your fellow citizens has declared, broken that confidence and betrayed that trust." Here Schmitz again protested against the "lecture." Judge Dunne took no notice. "Therefore." the judge continued, "it may be said that the penalty which the law permits in this case is insufficient to meet the demands of justice. It may bc suggested, how? ever, that by your conviction you will lose the respect and esteem of all good citizens and men: that you will suffer the humiliation of knowing that your career of hypocrisy and dis? honor-" "I s:;md here as an American to demand * my rights." interposed Schmitz. 'Tm not asking any leni? ency at the hands of this court. I am prepared to receive sentence. I ask that y>ur honor do your duty and pronounce it immediately and that I be not subjected to humiliation and j degrading remarks which the papers ! are copying and will print. I say, if j your honor has any self respect, you will proceed with the sentence." "It is not usual for courts to be brought into contact with such brazen acts of effrontery as yours in the present instance. It is the duty of the court in such cases to view the conduct of a convicted felon with patience and toleration, not to say pity. Ey your conviction you will lose the respect and esteem of good men and citizens. You will suffer the humiliation of knowing, I say. that your career of hypocrisy and dishon? or has been exposed, and that you <:and. before those who believed in .??nd honored you. morally naked, .hamed and disgraced," said Judge Dunne. "I deny that." cried Schmitz. "The people of San Francisco know how I was railroaded through.'' Judge Dunne resumed: "Morally naked, shamed and dis? graced. It is in the knowledge o:' these things rather than in any mere term of imprisonment in a state pen? itentiary that the full measure of your punishment may be found. "It is the judgment of this court that you be confined in the State pen? itentiary at San Quentin for a term of five years." Judge Dunne continued for one week the extortion cases on which Mayor Schmitz has not been tried. Immediately after the passing of sentence, Attorney Fairall asked that Schmitz be admitted to bail, pending an appeal. This application will be heard formally tomorrow. Bills of exceptions were then filed, and Judge Dunne granted a certificate of probable cause, enabling Schmitz to carry to the district court of ap? peals his motion for a new trial. School for Hartville. Hartsville, July 8.-The election for the new school house for the Harts? ville graded school district was held last Monday and resulted in a unani? mous vote in favor of the necessary 525.000. worth of bonds for this pur? pose. Granville will hold her municipal primary election on August 6th. STATE LEAGUE GAMES. THE GAME COCKS TAKE THIRD GAME FROM EDISTOES-THE SCORE 6 TO 1. Very Spectacular Game-Fast Dou? bles by Locals--Murrow's Home Run-Cook's Kicking. By taking Wednesday's game from Orangeburg, the Game Cocko made it three straight and, at the same time, attained a very comfortable lead in the percentage column. Lud? wig, the only pitcher who has defeat? ed the Game Cocks at home, was in the box for the visitors, and the chick? ens went at bini with a vengeance, breaking into his delivery for ll safe? ties, one being a home run. Four earned runs were made off him. Score by innings: Orangeburg.100 OOO 000-1 Sumter..OOO 130 ll*-6 At Greenville. Greenville, July 3.-Greenville took the last game of the series from An? derson through better playing at ev? ery point. At no time was the result in doubt, and the contest dragged on wearily, with no particular features. The score was: Greenville 10, Ander? son 3. DARLINGTON WAS EASY. Sumter Celebrates the Glorious Fourth / by Defeating Musicians-Umpire Dearmond Was the Star of the Game. Sumter won the game in Darling? ton Thursday, defeating the much touted new team now representing that place with comparative ease. Heisman's left-handed curves alone prevented the Game Cocks from making a runaway game of the con? test. The Sumter players did not put up as good bail ?s they are aceustom ed to do, not taking ail the hard chances and making good as usual. Score by innings: Darlingtoin.000 200 100-3 Sumter.005 000 000-5 Stand-off in Greenville. Greenville* July 4.-Greenville and Spartanburg broke even on the games here today, Spartanburg win? ning the first by c. s~-re of 2 to 1; i and Greenville taLT^r; *%e second 6 to 3. / Orangeburg Broke Even. Anderson, July 4.-The two games here today were a stand-off for the two teams. Anderson took, the first 8 to 7, and Orangeburg the second 7 to 1. DARLINGTON SHUT OUT. Sumter Wins on Florence Grounds Game Was Better Exhibition Than One in Darlington-Big Crowd Out. Florence, July 5.-In a fast and in? teresting game of baseball between the league clubs of Darlington and Sumter, played at the local park this afternoon. Sumter won by a score of 2 to 0. There were no special fea? tures in the game. A number of Sun.ter and Darlington people . were present. The attendance numbered over 1,200. The two clubs play here again ton orrew. Score by innings: Sumter.002 000 00*-2 Darlington.000 000 000-0 SUMTER TOOK THEIST GAME FROM DARLINGTON. Last Week Was a Lucky Week for the Sumter Ball Team-The Lead in the Race for the Pennant Was Increased More Than One Hundred Reims. Florence, July 6.-Sumter and Dar? lington ' teams of the State league played a slow game on the Florence iiamond this afternoon. It was the second game that was to be played m the Florence diamond, and there vas little of interest except trie fact :hat Sumter made nine scores, while Darlington was getting a basket of roose eggs. Bushyfeead's fine foul :atch, McLaurin's long run and left landed foul catch and Heisman's high ?ump left hand catch wore the main features of the game this afternoon. The attendance this afternoon was lot as large as on yesterday, there be ng about 1,000 admissions. Score by innings: Sumter.411 102 000-9 Darlington.000 000 000-0 At Anderson. Anderson. July 6.-It was a see-saw :ontest this afternoon and both sides )layed amateur ball. Landford went n the box in the eighth and saved he game for Orangeburg. Schmidt .eceived ragged support. Score, An ienson 7, Orangeburg S. At Greenville. Greenville, July 6.-It took ll in lings to decide the game today. The ocals tied the score in the sixth, and i here was no more run getting until i he last of the ninth, after two men ; lad ben retired. Not an error was ] nade by either team until the last . >all of the game was hit, which let n the winning run. Sitton pitched >etter ball than Armstrong, but the L lome team had a shade better of . he luck. The teams played about , iven ball and it gave the spectators j ibundant excitement, particularly to- ? vards the last Score, Spartanburg ( !, Greenville 3. , ?UMTER WINS HANDILY FROM ] GREENVILLE IN FAST GAME. . Monday's game with Greenville was 'erv much unlike th^ recant close ontests pulled off with the Mountain- |. ers. The game wa.s a runaway ! . natch from the start. The Roosters j opened up on Laval's delivery with, ?onie of the hardest pounding thac the little fellow ever received, and when three men had been reired. La? val found three scores for his success? or to overcome and himself in the weeds of center field. Others have had the same fate, if that is any con? solation. Score by innings: Greenville,.0^0 002 003-5 Sumter.302 030 00*-8 Anderson Defeated Spartanburg. Spartanburg, July 8.-Anderson de? feated the locals at the ball park this afternoon by - the score of 6 to 4. Spartanburg put up a very poor game at first and in the third by er? rors allowed the visitors to score four runs. This lead was never outdistanc? ed. Lovely in Orangebarg. Orangeburg, July 8.-Lanford blanked the visitors this afternoon and was beautifully supported by the' locals, who put up an errorless exhi? bition. Lanford yielded only three singles and walked but one. Heisman also pitched a good game, allowing but six hits. Score: Orangeburg 4, Darlington 0. South Carolina League. Won Lost P. c. Sumter. 28 10 737 Orangeburg. ..26 15 635 Spartanburg . . .18 22 450 Greenville.17 21 448 Darlington.16 23 410 Anderson.12 25 324 GREENVILLE WENS IX A HARD FOUGHT GAME. The Home Team Yesterday Met the Second Defeat on the Local Grounds -There Were Xo Spectacular Plays. But it Was Good Ball all the Way Through. One of the smallest crowds vt the season witnessed a fine exhibition of ball playing yesterday afternooi in which Greenville was .the victor. Both teams played the game for all it was worth and viewed simply as scientific ball playing- it was one of the best games of the season, although it was wanting in spectacular plays and there was no great amount of excite? ment developed at any stage. According to the box score Sumter put up the better game and to the crowd it seemed that the local team had slightly the better of the argu? ment, but they could not push a man across the plate. Both Laval and Richardson had excellent control and pitched shutout ball. The work of both infield and outfield of both teams was gilt-edge. Score by innings: Greenville.000 100 000-1 Sumter.DOO 000 000-0 . Spartanburg Downs Anderson. Spartanburg. July 9.-The Musi? cians managed to take the second game from Anderson today in a ten inning contest by a score of 6 to 5. v Orangeburg Wins Another. OrangebuTg, July 9.-Orarlgeburg took the second game of the series from Darlington by a score of- 3 to 2. Darlington had the game won, but lost out on infield errors. IX THE STATE LEAGUE. The Teams Are Xow Playing better Ball and Tjiterest in the Games Continues. From the News and Courier. The teams of the South Carolina State league are at present in better shape than they'have been at any time since the season opened, and during the past week have put up a' finer article of ball than they did ear? lier in the race. Interest still con? tinues in the two cities of the league and the attendance at the games has been more than satisfactory. Sumter is leading the league with a good many points over Orangeburg, which is second, but as the season is not half over there will doubtless be sev? eral changes in the standing of all the clubs before the race is over. Orangeburg still leads the league in batting, followed by Sumt?r, and Greenville comes next, only one point behind the Game Cocks. In fielding Sumter and Greenville are tied for first position. The following tables will show the team batting and fielding averages of the different clubs: Team Batting Averages. Names. A.B. B.H PC. Orangeburg. . .1.309 332 254 Sumter.1.334 315 236 Greenville. . ..1.325 312 235 Anderson.1.346 292 217 Darlington. . ..1,295 273 211 Spartanburg. . .1,354 263 194 Team Fielding Averages. Names. P.O. A. E. P.C. Sumter. . .1.039 518 112 934 Greenville. .1,032 435 104 934 Orangeburg. 1,040 449 113 929 Spartanburg 1,066 471 122 926 Darlington. .1,040 458 134 918 Anderson . .1,042 490 147 912 The game of ball Saturday betwen ?he State league teams of Darlington and Sumter was a disappointment, rhe Darlington team did not play ball, but merely made a mess of ihings. Sumter outclassed her oppon? ents in every respect. The score was 3 to 0 in favor of Sumter. There was i big crowd to see the game and very few of them felt that they get their money's worth.-Florence Times. A 16-year-old negro girl of Salis? bury- X. C., was committed to jail for attempting to poison a whole family l.y putting rough on rats in. their food. She confessed the crime.