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hJJH&L ?OUfUS. ? ! _ ACCORDING XO A RECENT RUL ING MAIL BOXES Must be of Certain Construction and are for Sot More Than Five Families. On account of the increase in the number of rural delivery carriere. around Columbia, especially in the seventh congressional district, Con gressman Lever has obtained from: the postmastar general an important ruling on the letter box question. This ruling is important beoauss recantlr there have been a number of agents through the country representing let ter box concerns and as the boxes sold do not comply with pcstcfil03 regu'a M?ns the h'X93 havo boor condemned. E'cently Mr. L?ver -vrjce tie post master genenl asking for the *ule governing the manufacture o? br ices by the patrons along the roures of de livery and a reply has been received Btatfog that b'xes can be built by the patrons of a route if they comply with the Bpeclficstlcns. I? is also stand that one family and as many as five can u?e each hex provided % -,e name of each is on said bcx and the word.' "approved by the postmaster gsnersl" is printed thereon in plain letters. The special requirements issued according to the letter to Congressman Lever are a? follows: Einh person desiring the rural de ! livery service must erect at his own cost, and in the manner prescribed bj the regulations of the department, a box complying with the following specifications: Material?Galvanized shee* iron or sheet steel of not lew than 20 gango. s!z9, not leas than 18 by 6 oy 6 inch es. The edges muft be supported by folding the me:al back upon itaelf, or by riveting to band iron or steel at least one-sixteenth inch in thickuess and at least one-half inch in width, or by wiring with not less than No 20 gauge wire. b' xis made of heavier material than 20 gauge need not be reinforced. Material.?Galvan?z-d sbe*t iron or sheet steell of not less than 22 gauge. Where back iron or steel! iB uerd, and galvanized after b x-j:< are made, not less than 18 inches iocg by 6 inches In diameter. The edges must ba supported and strengthened, by corrugating, bend ing, or curling, or by firing with No 10 gauge wire, or by folding metal back upon itself, or by supporting by riveting to suoh edges band iron at least one-sixteenth itch in thickness and one-half Inch iq width. All boxes must be made in wort manlike mannyr; no j9lHtfs depending solely on sold*'-, hu: a.l riveted; cov ers, lids, or lno cements hinged or plvoteo in a strong, substantial man ner, and ed^es of suae .extend down or lap uvar ti-e mail-holding oompart meiit, so as to thoroughly protect the mail from rain, snow, or dust in ali conditions of weather; all exposed parts, such as rivets and hinges, to b. galvanized. Apertures in rural mall boxes, through whioh to deposit mad without unlocking boxes, should b. made sma'l enough or proteoted by some device, to prevent the improper abstraction of mail. WIBKED AT WKOHG GIEL. A. Masher ia Severely Whipped While Crowd Looted On. If all girls were like Miss Helen Millar, of New York the "mashing" habit would get a kneokout blow. This }0ung woman, believes not onlv In havirg "mashers" arrested but in thrashing them besides. The victim of her convictions was Sellm E' Wor sted who says he is a dentist at Nj. 239 Sixth avenue, New York. Nurs ing sundry bumps on his face and body he is undertook acd key at the Tenderloin police station. Mies MUler, who is a preety bru nee.te, *ason her way be me from a visit on the West Sine. At Twenty first street and Sixth avenue a man tried to at track her attention. S ie paid no attention, but he followed her and stopped as he reaoned the curb at Twentysecond street 8n6 waited for her.. "It's a charming evening, little girl," he said. Miss Miller walked rU?ht on, but he overtook her again ace sted her Sh? beo;me a little frightened ano glanc ed around vainly for a policeman. Then soe entered a candy store tt get rid of the man and sat down at & soda fountain. To her suprise the strange man came in and reached for ecda cheok saying he would pay for the drink. Then he attempted to take held of her arm, at the same time winking at her and the attend ant ThiB was too mueb for Mies Miller She jumped ug and struok the man full in tbe face with her fist. Woos ter bscktd toward the door, but was followed by Mitti Miller, who beat him over the head. She was still at It when a policeman pushed his way It through a gathering crowd and sepa rated them. Mlas Miller recited be woes, and the mm, with tbe police* man and the heorine, started for the Tenderloin station. When arraigned before the sirgcan' the man tried to make a counte charge against Miss Miller, but th sergeant told him he would Lave t? tell h's side in court. A larire crowc filled to the police station, and wher Miss Miller was leaving gave her a hearty cheer for her pluek. She ap pealed to the seargeant for an escort home, and a big policeman was de tailed to fh'.s r!ut* An Organ that will last a life time is what yob j want. Our Organs have a pure tone and lovely cases. We can suppl} you with an Organ that will please ir. every particular for only $65 and $70, delivered. Wlite us for our specia; erms of payment, and for illustrations f tbe beautiful Organs referred to. If you prefer a Piano we have beau tiful and good new Uprights from $1?? up on easy terms. Addieis ?alone's Music House, Columbia, S. fj. FC R T NEXT TW e sell to every Customer mentioning this Ad--so don't' forget this-WE DO W ?AlT WE SAY. Gome early and buy all you want 1250 yds. 36 inch Sea Island A. LL., 5c yd. 1000 yds. 28 inch Sea Island, 4c yd. ^ 1150 yds. 36 Xtra Heavy Homespun best quality, 33 short ends 6c I case 36 inch Bleaching! T. P. A. brand, very soft finish worth 8 l-3c at 7c 1000 yds light color Outing 27 inch wide 5c 20 pieces 27 inch wide good Outing dark 5c BOO yds dark fleece back Shirting special 8c 100 pieces best quality Calicos 5c Xtra heavy Drilling best quality 6 3-4c i Special values Bed Ticking 8c 10c I2c Good Heavy Unbleached Sheeting special 20c 300 pair of Wool Blankets go iii. this sale at about cost every pair new this Fall 100 pieces dark and light Flannelettes 8c yd Kiese offerings sit such Low prices will only last TWO v/EEXS^so don't pot it of? ome and get thepi, we have had a good business so far, but must do better, as my BETTER. So it's up to you==I will do what I say. We are specially strong this year in Dress Goods, Silks, Clothiner, Shoes, and every line will be treated' with a division of profits for the NEXT TWO WEEKS. So come sure to the October Surprise Sale at 6? -L ELEY' OOO tae 1652 OCTOBER 11 to 25, it will pay you to come Phone 1652 ?/AMOW BRAND" SHOES W. C. Norwine, of Flat River, in the lead mine district of Missouri, has sent us this photo of a pair of Diamond Brand shoes worn 10 months underground where ordinary shoes average about 6 weeks. Our heavy Diamond Brand work shoes are in every way as superior in their class as are our highest grade dress shoes?and we make more fine shoes than any other House in the West. VtAHWD BRAND' SHOEMAKERS ^jj?lJff^^ WE MAKE MOPE E/NE SHOES TffAJV A, OTHEf? HOUSE //V THE WES T a er: FOREMAN AND RICKENBAKER. fr DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, FURNISHINGS, SHOES, ETC. I NEW GOODS j LATEST STYLES, LOWEST PRICES. I 9 ?1 Call and let us show you what we have to offer : : : : (g| SNOW SHOES DOROTHY DODD SHOES (0) ? EOR MEN. FOR WOMEN. 0 The Sumpter citizens say there was The number of dead as tbe result no danger of lynching the negro who/of the typhoon at Hongkong is now shot Mr Gillaid. | placed at 10.000. To Cure a Cold in On -:? -Emive Broms ^uinfee vcir^ ^ Seven MUEon boxes sold in past !2 months. TMs Signatare, Grand Fall Opening Thousands of Dollars worth of the newest Dress Goods, Silks, Trimings. Shoes and Tailor-?dde Garments, now on display at our Emporium. - Never has such a complete line been shown f range burg, and never have we known such desirable goods to be sold so cheap Tailor Made Suits. PKLKCljJ CHAP GRAY SUITS, made of beautiful Gray Serge, cut in the nobbiest style, rich and becoming a special bargain at.$12 50. SEMI LIGHT BROADCLOATH SUITS, the stylish hip length suits, lovely plaited skirt, a handsome suit, made of lovely cloth epecials at.$15.00 and 10.00. PRE FTY ETAU SUITS, an el aant line of these becoming suits, all desirable colors shown, a big special ..t.$10.00. Fine Dress Goods. R CH SATIN PRUNELLA, all the popular colors, 45in wide...$l 00. IMPERIAL SERGE 45 inches wide, the vr-ry latest colors, very popular.90c. SILK FINISHED PANAMA, a grand assorlmtnl of colors, spc;d...?Uc CHIFFON BROADCLOTH, full 52 inches wide all the imported shades, extra fine.$1 00 TAFFETA-CLOTH, one of the latest wears, looks like silk, a beauty special.85 c. ALL WOOL SERGE, a lovely fabric that is shown in all leading colors, a winner.50c. CRYSTAL SILK, an exquisite silk, shown in "-iO lovely shades a, lovely fabric special.00c. KOHN'S EMPORIUM. Valuable Property for Sale. ]\TY ORCHARD FARM 24 MILES jM. north of City on Stage Road, con tains 4.5} acres. Half cleared and under cultivation, other half well timbered, u acres fenced. Un property there are 4 acres of U year old peach trees in prime bearing condition. Nice dwell ing, pleasant surrounding properly will increase in value yearly. W. II Hakley. ?)-20-3t Orangeburk', -s- O. rr?-? t y-rr ammji hi i mir Cures Grip in Two Days. on every ^YTrtrz^p' box. 25c. Notice to Creditors. 4 LL persons HOLDING claims J\ against the estate of Mrs. Ann C. Williamson,deceased, will present the same proper]} proven, and all persons indebted o said estate will make pay ment to T. M. Raysoii, A. W. SfMMKKS, Qualified Executors of the lasi will and testament of Mrs. Ann C. Wil liamson, deceased. ?-13 4L I until Rttfirlng. It have opkned a shop for 1 Repairing burniture, Up-liolster intf, ?.^c, and respectfully ask for a share of the public patronage. All work entrusted to my care will be neatly and prompt ly executed Shop on street in rear of Wannamakcr. Smoak & CO. J.O. jonkb. ARE YOU GOING? Charleston's Greater - Gala - Week November 5 to 10. Will Be Best Ever Held. Grand Miliatary Features, Guard Mount and Por Gorgeous Aquatic Carnival, Bain's Manhattan Beach Fireworks, Trades, Fantastic and Eloral Parade, Firemans Parade and Fxliibition! Charleston Poultry and Pet Stock Show. Everything?Free. ( ne fare, plus 25c, for Rounds*^ On All Railroads, Pike's Millinery Opening Was A Grand Success. Our Pattern and Trimmed Hats are considered "The Smartest Ever" By the Trade. ? We are now showing the very newest creations in Fall Styles. We aim at exclusiveness of design. We are confident that we lwve the LundEomest and most origiual as orlnients of hats in the city. Tf you are looking for something SfyliSh = Chic = Nobby In Millinery You will find it at Pike's. Remember we have as find a stock of Dry Goods ever shown in the City. We guarantee satisfaction. Kemember our motto: No matter what prices are quoted you, we are always lower. JL G? Pike? tlr?< Inc? For Sale. ON 9 4ROLL McCOFMICK HCS KER & Shredder good as new 8150.00. One Hay Press good as new 850.00. A. V. Ghbenk, 9-13-tf Springfield. S. C S Land for Sale. IX TRACTS CONTAINING 345 acres tw j miles from city on Stage and ColumUa roads. Por further par ticulars app'v at Silly & Frith's Buggy flouse. Cotton Batfeo. COTTON BATTEN FOR MAK ing mattresses and comforts fo. sale at 8 cents per pound. Okakok Cotton Mills. Ice! Ice! Ice! T. M WAY HAS OPENED HIS J ice house in full blast. Secure ycur coupons or have the right change to void dely. Phone 10?.