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LO UI APiELT. Edt tor, MANNNIG. S. C., FEB. 10, 1904. PUBLISIED EVERY WEDNESDAY S IBSCRIPTION RATES: One year...........................-I- - i Six months.-...--................. Four months...... .................. ADVERTISING RATES: One square. one time. 5i: each subsequent ir Sertion. 50 cents. Obituaries and Tributes o: Respect charred for as reguiar advertisements biberal contracts made for three. six and tweiv months. Communicattons must be accompanied by the real name and address of the writer in order tiC receive attention. No communication or a personal eharacte1 will be published except as an advertisement. Entered at the Postomee at Manning as See one Class matter. WE STRIVE TO MERIT CONFIDENCE. A business man desired to dc some advertising and when wE quoted our prices he said wE would have to cut it down as the same space was quoted to him elsewhere at one-half the price. We told him that -our rates are based upon a genuine circula tion. and is not fictitious, that wE are doing business, not for spite nor for pleasure, that if he de sired to inform himself upon the relative value of advertising in these columns, we would give him the means. A few days later he called back and said, " am thoroughly convinced THE TIMES is an advertising medium where I will get full value foi my investment, and as I am ad vertising as a business invest ment I will accept your rates, although apparently higher that has been quoted me, but in my opinion se far as practical result: are concerned.they are cheaper.' He said further, that he had beer making the matter of advertis ing a study by seeking inquiries from people, white and colored, in every section, and he has alsc investigated every postoffice it Clarendon and adjoining coun ties to satisfy himself if the dif ference in rates is warranted. When he made his contract witis us he said, "I would advertise in THE TIMES if the rate was fifty per cent higher, and con sider it cheap." This is no fake dream. but ar actual fact. THE TIMES does noi pretend to compete with any other publication.either in rates, circulation or ability. It hase fixed mission, with fixed rates, an increasing circulation whicl is bona fide, and not sent to thosi who have not subscribed for it, and an ability which speaks foi itself. . We are not runmng this news paper to gratify revenge, bu solely as a business institution without meddling with the busi ness of others and without un dermining to dissatisfy the pat rons of others. We are conten1 with the patronage we merit and, when we get so that we innsi connive and scheme to weaker the support of competitors, wi will get out of the newspape: business. There is no objectiot to decent competition, and wher a competitor has reached a posi tion of equality, he merits 'a: much as we do, whether it be ii rates or anything else, but be. cause a publication is called newspaper, that in itself does no1 entitle it to consideration, 11 must be edited with ability. sin ce're and fearless; it must be in dependent in its views, it inus1 not be the tool of spleen, no: must it be the instrumeut of fa voritism. It must have an hon est circulation, not merely the sending out of papers, but to clientage which take it out of thi postoffice, pay for it and read it THE TIMES does not remain in the postoffices, because we will no send it to a man who has no subscribed for it and who doe; not pay for it. When a sub scription list is made up of pay ing subscribers it is then pos sessed of a genuine circulatioI which will be read, and whic) makes its advertising columna valuable to the advertiser, an4 it is from a subscription list suei as THE TIMES possesses that ad vertisers get results. Why is it THE TIMES has mer ited such a fine standing?~ It i: because it is the handiwork of man who has his heart in his work, and who devotes his bes talents towards making the pa per a household necessity. H< does not have to go among th< enemies of a competitor to or ganize a corporation to secur< money to make opposition. H< stands upon his own recourse! and with them he defies the con spirators. Let our enemies, w< mean that the leaders i: our opposition are persona enemies, they have not onl: attempted to weaken our in fiuence politically, but financi ally and otherwise, by resorting to means unworthy of men o their professions; they have no succeeded in their purposes, no: will they, as long as the peopl< continue to receive the hones service we have given them; an< as long as the people stand b: us, the corporations, and thi boycott of its stockholders can not phase us in the slightest. B: looking over our advertising columns it will be seen whethel or not, the most reputable busi ness men of this town, notwith standing our rates, regard thit paper with business approval These men would not give us their patronage, at our rates did they not know our space is worti the money and from it they ge good results. No, they would g< where they could get their adver tising for less money. We propose to ignore the petta little insinuations which our at tention has been called to of late as we hwa no nadmiration for ths I maker of them, and do not pro pose to dignify him with notice sufficient to be drawn into a con troversy with him. If lie finds pleasure in continuing his insim uations, he might enjoy himself, but he may become suddenly awakened by a realization oe an old German proverb, "The pitcher goes to the well until it is broken." or in other words the insinuator may insinuate once too often, then his clerical robe will not serve him as a mantle of charity. This will be our las1 allusion on this line, and we will go along on the even tenor of our way,seeking where we migh1 do the most good for the genera welfare, and "damned be those who throw serpents -in our path. How's This? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward fog any case o: Catarrh that cannot be cured b! Ha's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Props.. Toledo. O. We. the undersigned. have known F. J. Chene: for the last 15 years. and believe him perfectl: honorable in all business transactions and finan cially able to carry out any obligations made b: their firm. WEST & TRUAX. wholesale druggists. Toledo. 0 WALDIsC. KINNAN & MARvIN, wholesale drug gist-s. Toledo. 0. Hall's Ca arrh Cure is taken internally. actin: directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces o the system. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by al druggists. Testimonials fhet. Hall's Family Pills are the best. THE WAR IS ON.-THE FLAG OF THE CRIMSON SUN DRAWS FIRST BLOOD. After much diplomatic man oeuvering betwen Russia and Ja pan, which has kept the world on the anxious bench, Japan or dered her ambassador at St. Pe tersburg to break off diplomatic relations with Russia and ash for passports to leave that coun try. This means fight, unless other nations intervene. bul from Japan's attitude interven tion will not be welcomed by Ja pan, as the Mikado seems to bE spoiling for a fight. Russia can not hope for a peaceful settle ment of the differences between her and Japan, because any concessions she may make which do not fully accede to the demands of Japan, will not be accepted,as it would only be a move on the part of Russia for delay to pre pare the stronger to make a large territorial grab. Japan h a s drawn the dead line and has de fied Russia to cross it. Jeapan has made her demands and will not listen to compromise; the soft sweet promises of the White Bear, will not allure the Mikado from his determination. The relations between the twc countries are severed and we cannot see how it is possible tc to settle the difference short oi the sword. Russia is at a disad vantage, because her base oi supplies is far away, and a large portion of her fleet is shut up in Turkish waters and cannot come out of the Dardanalles, the an cient Hellespont, the strait unit ing the sea of Marmora with the Egean, so called from the twc castles by which the narrowest part is protected. This strait is famous in history for the pas sage of Xerxes by means of a bridge of boats, and its name is not less widely known from the story of Hero and Leander, and Lord Byron's successful attemp1 to rival the ancient swiinmer, The passage of the strait is easily defended, but in 1807 Ad. miral Duckworth of the Englisi navy passed all the fo'rtressel into the sea of Marmora. In the treaty of 1840, confirmed by the Paris peace of 1856, no foreigt ship of war may enter the strai except by Turkish permission, and this permission is not likel3 bto be obtained because all of the other nations would protest. Therefore the formidable Rus sian fleet now in the Black See Sis virtually bottled up and harm less. Her internal affairs are in bad shape; many of her people have been kept in such a state of ty brannical coercion the.t they have bnot a spark of patriotismn and Stheir constant prayer is~ for some -event which will give them at opportunity to strike from theit limbs the shackles of despotism. Russia is the birthplace of nihi. lism, socialism and sedition: ;these menaces to law and order, Isociety and contentment, are nurtured into being and growth by a tyrannical government, which binds its subjects in chains of ignorance to the tenets of the Greek Catholic church. Those Lwho will not accept the doctrine Sof that creed are pronounced Sheretics, and they are subjected -to the vilest persecution. corrall Sed together in specified districts Snot permitted to own lands, anc -their vocations are prescribed Soften the most horrible and re Svolting rapine and massacra is resorted to. This class o: -suffering Russians, Jew and G en til1e, will regard thE flash of Japanese cannon as light from heaven, and the than Sder of their cannon as the voicE of God, demanding the persecu tion to stop, and the 'punishmen1 Sof the Great White Czar for hi~ finhumanity. Japan's advantage is in being rnearer her base of supplies Swith invasion, and possible dis. memberment to fight against Ipatriotism is aroused in every SJapanese breast-it is a figh1 Sfor home and country, and noi -for conquest and territory. Ir Sthis struggle she has the sympa. Sthy of every nation on the globe, i'even China, whom she recently fought will aid her as a matter of self-defence. The failure o: SJapan mea'ns ruin to China, and it is to the Dowager's interest, Snot to permit the Russian beai to roam in the gardens of th( flowery kingdom. When hostili ties begin in earnest many vol )unteers will go from the United States to aid Japan. The mait fighting at the commencemeni will be on the sea, and then i1 will depend on the side that has the best machines, handles then but when they reach land the real fight for mastery will be made and the strength of the two nations tested. The official records show the comparative strength of the two nations as follows: COMPARATIVE STRENGTH OF THE TWO NATIONS AS GIVEN ON TilE RECORDS. Russia. Japan. Population................1:'9,004.514 43.76).815 Area, square miles........ 8.060.395 147.t69 War Strength-Army. Officers...... . ...... 67.574 ----- Non-commissioned officers and men ............. 4.950.129 474.7-% Active army............. 1.341.210 11.71 Guns ................ 1.60 .. War Strcnrth-Navy. Battleships. first class.... Battleships. second class.. 9 Battleships. third class... ' Armored cruisers...... - - 1' 4 Cruisers, first class....... 12 Cruisers. other classes.... 34 Gunboats.................. 11 16 Torpedo boat destroyers 40 19 Torpedo boats............. 155 Transports................ iS Heavy guns.......... Secondary and machine Cuso........ 4.326 1.01: Corea has a population of 10,519,000, and an area of 85.000 square miles. The latest dispatch from the scene of strife says a naval en gagement took place Monday night, in which the Japanese made an attack on Port Arthur, and disabled two Russian battle shins and one Russian cruiser, wounding 2 officers, 41 men and 9 men killed, and a Russian mail ship was captured off Shan Tung peninsular. The Russia::s were taken completely by surprise, and only one Japanese ship seems to have suffered. The United States is arranging to maintain neutrality between Russia and Japan during hostili ties, and for the recognition of the integrity of China. An Early Riser. A strong, healthy, active constitu tion depends largely on the condition of the liver. The famous little pill known as DeWitt's Little Early Risers not only cleanse the system but they strengthen the action of the liver and rebuild the tissues supporting that or gan. Little Early Risers are easy to act, they never gripe and yet they are absolutely certain to produce results that are satisfactory in all cases. Sold by The R. B. Loryea Drug Store. The Baltimore conflagration exceeds $100,000,000, and the business men are already arrang ing their affairs to begin business. The Federal government will aid the stricken city. Hon. James E. Tindal of Clar endon has been re-elected a trustee of Clemson College, and Senator B. R. Tillman was re elected a trustee of Winthrop. Both of these gentletnen have rendered valuable service to these institutions, and it is to be hoped the question of holding two offices will be sprung on Senator Tillman, if it is we have serious doubts if he hold the Senatorship and the trusteeship at the same time. One of the best bills introduced in the legislature was Senator Hardin's bill to put cotton seed meal under the same inspection regulations and requirements as fertilisers. The Columbia State seems to regard this as meddle some legislation, but in our opin ion there has been as much fraud in the manufacture and sale of cotton seed meal as in fertilizers. The cheating has not been con fined to adulteration, but it has extended to short weights. We know of good men who say that cotton seed meal has fallen short from 10 to 15 per cent in weight, and the quality was also tamper ed with. Therefore we think Senator Hardin's bill seeks to meddle with the manipulations of dishonest men who are not satisfied with grinding out from the pockets of the far-mers an enormous profit, but they must rob them out of the quantity. Inspect the meal, and the State will get many thousands of dol lars out of what is now claimed to be a stock food product, but which is sold to the farmers as a fertilizer without the tax tag thereon. Another Case of Rheumatism Cured by Cham berlain's Pain Balm. The efficacy of Chamberlain's Pain Balm in the relief of rheumatism is be ing demonstrated daily. Parker Trip lett of Grigsby, Va., says that Chain belain's Pain Balm gave him perma nent relief from rheumatism in the back when everything else failed, and he would not be without it. For sale by The R. B. Loryea Drug Store, Isaac M. Loryea, Prop. The unprecedented rise and -fall in cotton, should serve as an object lesson to the growers of the staple. It is always gratify ing to realize fine prices for our products, but when those pr-o ducts are made the medium of speculation, our farmers should not be seduced into a glittering hope for the future, and lose sight of making the crop as economically as possibly- The past season has demonstrated convincingly that prices are not governed by the legitimate laws of supply and demand; the spec ulators have brought about a condition which to our mind will prove demoralizing, unless the farmers are exceedingly cau tious. Prices of all commodities are constantly advancing, large ly influenced by the high prices of cotton, and if our coming crop is made upon a basis of the pres ent high prices of cotton, it may result in disaster. Farmers who a-e forced to buy supplies and material for the coming crop at present prices and then fail to realize a commeasurate price for what they make, will find them selves involved in a debt which will cling to them, and embarass those who advanced to them. The Death Penalty. A little thing sometimes results in death. Thus a mere scratch, insignifi cac cuts or puny boils have paid the death penalty. It is wise to have Buck In's Arnina Salve ever handy. It's the bestSalv onearth and will prevent fatality, when burns, sores, ulcers and piles threaten. Only 25c, at The R. B. The Panama treaty ratification is now assured, notwithstanding the streneous opposition of some of the Democratic leaders. Sen ator Simmons of North Carolina sounded the death knell to the opposition, and when the treaty is ratified the Democratic party can share in the credit. The in dependence of Democratic Sena tors in refusing to permit them selves shackled by a caucus of obstructionists is commendable, as it means that patriotic endeav or is a wiser statesmanship than partisan political advantage. It means that Southern Senators are no longer obstacles in the way of progress, and that the South will take advantage of legislation which advances her interests, regardless of political effect. Had this independence been manifested long ago, the South, and the Democratic party would have stood better before the country than it has the past few years. There was a time when the refusal to be caucus bound meant political disaster to the ambitions of Democratic Sen ators, but times have happily changed for the country's good. When You Have a Cold. The first action when you have a cold should be to relieve the lungs. This is best accomplished by the free use of Chamberlain's Congh Remedy. This. Remedy liquefies the tough mucus and causes its expulsion from the air cells of the lungs, produces a free expectora tion and opens the secretions. A com plete cure soon follows. This remedy will cure a severe cold in less time than any other treatment and it leaves the system in a natural and healthy condi tion. It counteracts any tendency to ward pneumonia. For sale by The R. B. Loryea Drug Store, Isaac M. Lor yea, Prop. The DesChamps bill appealed to the judgment of the legisla tors, that it went through without a dissenting voice, until it. came up for a third reading, then a change came over their dreams, and in our opinion a red hot wire order from Washington pressed the button at Clemson College, which caused the faculty and trustees to swoop down upon Columbia to lobby in opposi tion to the measure. Touch one dollar of Clemson's income, and the authorities set up a calamity howl, and in our opinion the ac tion of the trustees in urging the defeat of the DesChamps bill will open the eyes of the farmers to the fact that the institution is not so much after the interests of the farmers after all. The bill sought to make it possible for the farmers to reap benefits by way of practical dlemonstra tions at home, and the mere pit tance of cost did r'ot amount to "a drop in the bucket" compared with Ciemson's income, but much or little, it was chopping off somthing, and must not be per mitted. It is passing strange a meas ure is so meritorious that it receives unanimous approval for two readings, and not until some mighty power has issued a ukase does opposition make itself known, and when it does there comes upon the scene a retreat; a magician's w a n d could not make a more perfect change. The action of the leg islature on this bill is not at all creditable, it puts the members in the attitude of automatons that turn and twist, and squirm at the pull of the string. Mr. DesChamps deserves much credit for conceiving such a bill, had it been enacted into law, it would have been worth many times its cost to the people. It was one of the only measures introduced of~ benefit to the farm ers, and we are sorry it was killed. It will however, like truth, rise again. Have You Indigestiont If-you have indigestion Kodol Dyspep sia Cure will cure you. It has cured thousands. It is curing people every day-every dour. You owe it to your self to gi've it a trial. You will con tinue to suffer until you do try it. There is no other combination or diges tants that digest and rebuild at the same time. Kodol does both. Kodol cures, strengthens and rebuilds. Sold by The R. 13. Loryea Drug Store. New Zion Dots. Editor The MannI::g Times: Mr. Mr. William McFaddin of Sandy Grove was on our streets last week. Miss Plowden of Manning has accept ed a position as clerk in the Alderman store here. One of our young handsome lads went down towards Wiliiamsburg a few Sunday's ago. I guess he went fishing. 1 bet he was nc-t after red horse either, because they have warts on their nose. I see published in the papers a bill was introduced in the Senate of South Carolina to transport Judges free, on official business. Woe unto such foolish measures, its a wonder the General Assembly is not ridiculed worse than it is. If a farmer had the temerity to make such a proposition, they would say he is a fool. 1 hope none of Clar endons members w~ill support such damphoolism. I hope they will look after the gamblers especially-slot ma chines are now everywhere and they are a big nuisance and should be driven out of the country. They cause chil dren to get a fascination for gambling. What has become of Buster, he used to write very interestingly and we all enjoyed hearing from him. Surely his time is not occupied singing lulla bys? Come ahead Buster, John Slab, Paxville, Summerton, JTordan. Davis and everywhere write letter-s for THE TIMES, the best county newspaper in South Carolina. B. Fewer gallons; wears longer; Devoe. A Cure for Eczema. My baby had cebema so had that its head was'a solid mass of scabs and its hair all came out. I tried many r-eme dies but none seemed to do any perma neut good until I used DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Tfhe eczema is cur-ed, the scabs are gone and the little one's scalp is perfectly clean and healthy and its hair is growing. beautifully again. I. cannot give too much praise 'to De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve.-Frank Far me. Bluff City. Ky. In buying Witch Hazel Salve look out foi- counterfeits. DeWitt's is the original and the only one containing pure Witch Hazel. The* name E. C. DeWitt & Co. is on every box. Sold by The RI. B3. Loayea Drug Last Soldier of 1812 fueri s 1 Also Edward Noyes, a Drummer Boy Under Andrew Jackson, Who Also Served in the Civil War, the Oldest Living Veteran, Says DUFFY'S PURE !IA LT WH!ISKEY Has Kept Him Strong and Healthy Past the Century dark. Mr. Noyes, the hero of two w rv, a soldier whoso life has been written up all over the country, although 107 years of ~e states that ho feels as well and strung today as he did 40 years ago, and recently made a. trip from Unity Corners, N. H., to Chicago without suf ering any hardships. A drummer boy in the war of 1S12 and a. teamster in the civil war, as he was even then. too old to servo in the ranks, Mr. Noyes has had a most eventual life. He remembers with great vividness many of the historical. figures of the last century, and gratefully at.tributes his marvelous vitality and won " deful old age to UFFY PUE ' MALT WHISKEL He says: -"An old man's life can be e ' Lappy one if he is well, and I have been just as a::tivo and strong up to a few years ago as I wasduringthewarinthe outh. Myfamily and friends are all gone, but I am cheerful and hope to live some timo yet. I was born in what is now Unity Corners, N. H., in 1707. I had been pretty well all my life, but sickness came upon me during the last 20 years. My doctor told me it was old age, and gave me Duiy's Pure Malt Whiskey. I am taking that medicine now, and it is both medicine and nourishment to me. I cannot eat a hearty meal the way I used to, but Duffy's keeps ice up and going. I would not be alive without it.' EDWARD NOYES. Old age is happy when it goes hand in hand with health. Hundreds of men and women who have passed the century mark a.re kept alive and well today by the use of Dfy's Puro Malt Whiskey. It was p S - e r and so it is theirs. An absolutely pure distil 7 lation of malt, without fusel oil, itis recognized '' by : 1e government as a medicine. This is a guarantee. It is a tonic-stimulant recomnended by physicians of every school, a boon. to the weak and worn, to the weary and depresed. It arrests the prcgress of physical de cay, strengthens the heart, rel eves the aching head, gives to the limbs their old time vigor and clears the brain. It enriches the blood and r.ourisi:es the vital forces, and in this way drives out diseaso and promotes health anil longevity. Doctors call it "a form of food airealy digest2." as it agrees with the most delicate.stomaeh. If you wish to keep strong andl well in old age take a tablespoonful three times a day in milr or water. Duff's Pure Mat Whiihe': cures coughs, colds, consumption, bronchitis, grip, catarrh, asthma, pneumonia and all diseases ot the throat and lungs; indigestion, dyspep sis and all forms of stomach trouble; nervousness, malaria and all low fevers. Used exclusively in over 2,000 hospitals. - CAUTIoN.-When you ask for Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey be sure you get the genuine. Unscrupulous dealer,, mindful of the excellence of this preparation, will tryto sell you cheap im itations and malt whiskey substitutes, which are put on the market for profit only, and which, far from relieving the sick, are postivcly harmful. Demand "Daffy's" and be sureyou get it. It is the only absolutely pure tialt Whiskey w.hich contains medicinal, health-giving qualites. Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey is sold in sealed bottles only; never in flask or bulk. Lok for the trade-mark, the " Old Chemist," on the label, and be certain the seal over the cork is unbroken. Beware of refilled bottles. Sold by all druggists and grocers, or direct, $1,00 a bottle. Interesting medical booklet free to anyone. Duffy Malt Whiskey Co., Rochester, New York. For Sale at All Dispensaries in South Carolina. ui llllililul,(i1.i iiululiliimi llllilil 1111111 11111811#1 There is no need of wearing your Lungs out, when you can get a bottle of Murray's Ilorelhound, Mullien and Tar. A few doses of this Household Remedy will give immediate re lief. A positive cure for Infuenza, Bronchitis and Diseases of the Throat. Anti-Spasmodic in Croup. PUT UP BY .EE m.,. o a s )Rm.XT Co.. COLUMBIA, S. C. 1 Why Use Many Words to Tell You That ,e Ther Best i iERTILIZERit ( On Earth V AREI1ADE BY The Virginia-Carolinla* V Chemical Co. They have the Best Facilties, use the Best Materis, V anid maintain the highest reputation.for the* evenesnd vaeoftheireftiZers. Fhe ~Virginia-CarOlinla Chemical Go. CHARLESTON, S. C.j ditor The Manning Ties W O N S The little town of Sumnmerton is still ntobuthbrdofPitht oving on to a growth that one cannot ~ telnet magine. Some talk of a cotton factory D o att u h rn fPitta .dseveral more buildings in the nearwilcttelason? ature are highly esteemed~our ellicient wl u u ficer A. J. Richbourg is at his oliice hre almost every day and sometimes ofP it e has things looking like it does round the court house in Manning onBeueitbasaurneefrdaily . busy day. nwilctyo23prcn.lsthnrday Mr. W.'W. Anderson, Jr., who hasgodrayme pitndwngois e een in the cotton market in Tennessee sraigqaiisi ilcvrmr ufc r the past several months returned ti. ome last week.Yocaseblwbo The many friends of Mrs. W. L. 3runson will be pleased to know that H M A A N she is able to be at her household du ies.Ha rwinpplrt.adwcaponou Rev. R. M. Marshall with his charm- t o onavbatflhmspitdwt ngbride moved into their new house ~Hue ane ihHMA AN last Monday.rtiirta r~ perneo en el Mr. Clide and family of Sumter is at anes uht eapeitd the Tisdale hotel for a while. A special coach with Mdr. Richard B. Se UsfrP it iyth; his wife and babe was pulled in y our regular train from Wilson Mon-Anyowilothvcasfrreetltro. day. They have been on a visit tO olos harleston. The Avant Mercantile Co. has but 190. ..4galnedyfru. one lady in their large store now,and if 10 - 7 alnRayfrue the young man who is on a visit from 10 - 6 aln.Rayfrue edgefield is not too chicken hearted e may cheat them out. of her. W a aeysyta oohrbado Mr. Huston Rhamc who has been in peae anshv vrejydsc ai the drug work at Maglnolia for some time is batck home and behind Dr. D. 0.veytuyors hme's counters, to the delight of hisCo Dohyou wantetoubuy th brandfofePaintofha. oaneasinessoand1worrybrandthe Poisehola ropthreis owpefet cnhdece theso ii t ilniandyo when a hild shwedlsbmtomsur Chamberlain's Coughd.emfdyaint, tretmntofthticas.ursM itwers a Curn forduabiy in f e xprecei teue ftand wilCsyu25rlent . Csta.odnr remedyeadayixed paiave aadworidgtoficsnfin sprnadininualitieertawinlcoverugoeRsurfac foranImostepasets.t(Asthyperfeatntercebou My chld Grlan is sbjec toiever attaks f c-ou an italwys ive ou an s ow htLm Prae aron Stndpparit Cooderwe.cnpinu toAouso dealiny autland Coe e ntwt havsenalesint F rea Bftrik, Rooined CpASTOeRI AoNouce to Capreitos. ForInant ad Cilre AlSereons avin clisaaintt T KndYo Hv Awandouh yo F.l Lothae, eceased, llcn duly......4 atonst, ad ose Beas herwiepared satsae willmak pjyme ntc rapi aanv friendL.DH. Where ther o se Aodministratngr. neasineoodaSd w.rrFebruary 10,s1904. Ihnacidshwdsmtm [ofA 3@ -il pt have for February very attractive bargains to offer our Spatronls in the line of FUFRNITURE. Seventy-five rolls of China and Japanese Matting, all beau tiful Patterns, Carpet Effect, in Green, Red and Blue. Carpets in Hemp or Wool Ingrain, very attractive patterns, 0 Sdirt cheap. Art Squares or Druggets, any size, Cotton, Wool, Ingrain or ?Smyrna. A full line of Window Shades, Lace Curtains, Tapestry Cur Stains, Curtain Poles, etc. t e are filled up in every department and expect a share of yo handle a full line of Sewing Machines. 0 COME AND SEE US BEFORE YOU BUY. We have several cases of Clocks to sell at low prices-all 2 nhes good sound gong, Waterbury movement, 6-inch dial 8 -day Clocks. The Seth Thomas 8-day Clocks, the best in the land. We handle them. We will make your February buying profitable. Respectfully, S.L KRASNOFF, THE FURNITURE MAN. W. A. BOWMAN, Pres, C. W, BOSHAMER, Sec, & Treas, The Sumter Banking. and Mercantile Co., Sumter, S. C. C.A.PITA.. STOCK 60.O00. Wholesale Grocers, Fertilizers and .Farmers' Supplies. Sole Agents for the Celebrated Wilcox & 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 aunother year. Come to see us. We will save you money and- give .you a hearty, courteous welcome. Sumter Banking & Mercantile Co., .Masonic Building, 2d door from the Postoffiee, . CHORToN, JR. . . T. MITCHELL' WELLS. e PUTTING ON : Spring Apparel.: Well, our Yellow Ticket Sale is over and we are Sgreatly pleased with the liberal patronage we received at this sale. We have also taken stock and are now ready . to turn our energies and forces Springward with a vim. Sthat means money saved to the CASH BUYER. e We are daily putting up new seasonable goods. - .e e Great new things in Dress Goods of the Woolen cree ation these. The new Fleck Voiles, Etomines, Figured Voiles, e Eolines, Sublimes, Batistes, both in black and colored. eWe undoubtedly have the greatest line of a In Manning, both lustrious and soft finish. Strong lines of Heavy Cotton Goods. such as Voiles, 9 Melange, Galatia, Lintette Suitings, etc. You'll have to Ssee them to appreciate their value. Remember the Mutual and cement more strongly the e mutual friendship now existing between us and our cus tomers and we sincerely hope to be the recipients of even a greater part of your patronage this coming rpring sea Weare- y-ourrthe'dry goodsbusiness, UMUTUA DRY GOODS COMPANY i @0 @0 @0 8 e 0 LU2hE McINToSH. w. MINTER TURNER. 0eseeeete mene