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11 Florence Daily Times. Published Evkky Al p TEIi^oo;^ Ex- ckit Sunday. DARK 4 BR01IS0M, Proprietors. H. L. DAKB **»“*» r j H. A. BKUNMON Editor. SUBHCRIPTION—One ,e«., *4; eix montUe, three months, fl; oue mouth, 40 nenta. Ksysble la advsm’e. by «irrier»i, 10 oeutu per week, payable to the carriers on Katur- day naoruiDKa. ADVKKTIH1NU KATM. Huslneaa locals, 6c per line each insertion. Wants, Lost and Kotina, not over 1® words, rents each Insertion. Caen must accompa ny order. Hpeclal ratee for Obituaiiee, Tribute# of Re spect, Cards of Thank# and Knueral Notice#. Official ad#, at the rates snowed bv law. Oommnnlcatlona of a personal nature at ref nlar rates. For rates oi Using apply at the office 2 40 taxes refunded • a#****#* •••*••••• tines “ - — city hall ripenses 307 15, election “ - 0 00 medical “ <tt NJ prisoners “ 50 10 tire Insurance 130 91 freight ....... iHiard of health —... paupers —• p lllood bound account. EXPENDITIRES. ;>0 00 [ By cash for oue liond taken up.... .Vtt to farm “ forage •• water works •* mayor s rontiogont fund 92 90 24 49 210 87 275 66 By cash Interest on bonds to Jsn. 1st 1 ,.,,4f#l U0 By cash taxes n funded w By cash paid on amounts due city. . U H) 51,654 St Bond Indebtedness of the City of Florence. For Court House and Jail — 24,wm 00 New Business no War. I have opencil a 'Qlacksmith and . D Wheelwright IrnceS For past lndeb'edne#»„.„ KorHchool House.... 2R.006 60 O.'iOO 60 nccouut fi l *6 By casli paid survey - —... 5 00 fuel 62 56 Hiatiohery ..... 4i 'IS •• liulanee 2-632 52 S15.2S4 66 or rates on transient ana contract adver- ARR A BKUNHUN, Proprietors. She Knew. “Now* childrwu,” said the school teacher, “you have just read the story about the little bird that fell in a spring and was drowned. Who can tell me what a spring is ?” Several bright little boys and girls held up their hands, and one was asked for her answer, “It comes before the Fourth of July,” she said. “Oh, no, I do not mean the sea son,” explained the teacher. “I mean the bpring that the little bird was drowned in ” A litt.e girl waved her hand frantically- “Well, you may answer,” sa:d the teacher. "A spring is water coming out of the ground with a health resort built up around it.”—San Prau- oisco 1'ost. OFFICIAL STATEMENT. 1 bo condition of the tlnaueeof the City of Florence May 10th, 1898. LIABILITIES. To note Sinking Fund Coiniulssloners.5 000 60 • Interest on above note 825 (W • not* to J. W-Brunson due May 15, 1898 - 300 U0 • interest on above note - *2 60 note to L. S Welling & Co., due Nov 1 1898 340 00 ' interest on past indebtedness bond 486 06 *■ amoun t duo E. H. Lucas, treas. act *• •• •• Covington & Jones Sampson Braley 3 SO “ T. W. Jones “ •* L. S. Welling & Co... “ •• •• Walker. Evans & Co.. •• “ • J. F. Stackley •* H. S. Rose •• F. H. Hudson “ 8. R. Lundy " E. K. Douglas.. ... Harr A Hiuuson Chas. A. Buchhelt With Florence Graded Schools: To lialauce on hand To cash from County Treaa for taxes To cash from County Treasurer from Dispensary To cash from Sheriff taxes collected.. To cash from taxes for 1897... To cash from Matriculation Fee. White To cash from Matriculation Fee. Colored 556,506 00 1,666 89 1,611 23 206 17 138 86 2,915 18 712 60 278 60 Shop In the roar of Williamson's Btahlee j and am ready for work In those lines Upholstering, Feinting and Enamll- Ing of Baby Carriages a Specialty, and orders for this work left with C. D. Bray will have ray prompt atten tion. ■ — Satisfaction Guaranteed. EX PEND ITCHES. By cash taxes refunded By cash checks paid 57.563 27 90 ! 6,312 M ' Benj. G. Butler. B. P. You mans Practical Bicycle, Repairing. Here Falcoo 4-4 Percales, at 5 cts. Scotch Lawns, at 31-2 cts. Nice Line Dress Shirts. And -Vent for By cash in bank 1,238 86 K7,N>2 ^-wasa^»- Balance...., 1 85 2 35 1 56 „. 4 50 ... 3 00 .17,943 03 Tin ice cream and ices at tho store of Darby the Druggist are calculated to cool the ardor of war euthusiaBta. For Sale. Corn, peas, fodder. Apply lo F. W. Stackley, Bunker Hill plan tation, or to J. F. Stackley lmo-w-M20. State Canipstigii Meetings. The State campaign meetiuga will begin at Orangeburg on June 16 and end at Columbia on Aug. 27. Juue and the drat part of July will be devoted to the low cotrntry and the laat part of July and drat of August will be given to the upper portion of the State. Skin Diseases. For the speedy and permanent cure of tetter, salt rheum and eczema, Cham berlain’s Eye and Skin Ointment is without an equal. It relieves the itch ing and smarting almost instantly and its continued use effects a permanent cure. It also cures itch, barber's itch, scald head, sore nipples, itching piles, chapped hands, chronic sore eyes and granulated lids. Dr. Cady’s Condition Powders for horses are the best tonic, blood purifier and vermifuge. Price. 25 cents. Soldbv Clerk and Treasorer's Statement OF THE Clttj of Florence, From May 10th, 1897, to May 10th, 1898. To balance on hand To cash from lines... “ '• ** market license •• •• •• dray " .. .. .. nvery •• bicycle “ dispensary license •• •• '• license tax -s 1 commutation taxes .. .. .. sheriff •• ........ ‘ '• '• “ penalties .. .. taxes, 1897 7 • penalties, 1887 health officer san. dept... •• •' police, street department sale of coal •- •• sundry parties use of dog# •• •* “ A. C. L. Co., mainten ance of dogs To cash from sundry parlies for brick lavements. To cash from sale of water •* •• board of health “ “ “ 8. H bond acct. on amis. borrowed To cash from sinking fund com. bor rowed - 1 744 17 428 75 296 66 41 06 75 60 175 00 826 14 ,819 30 217 60 392 58 102 24 ,858 41 5 45 913 05 4 05 19 50 127 25 !t5 CO T 1 20 10 to 50 $35,005 39 ASSETTH. By investments 26,164 417 furniture and fixtures 1.405-77 forage on baud - 70 00 fuel on hand 21 60 luiulter on hand 86 60 tools (in hand 30 60 tuxes In sherill's hand for collec tion 387 00 amt. due by 8. House bond acct— 143 84 " amt. due by A. C. Line Co 10 00 •• amt. due by Jas. Allen for brick pavement. 23 04 • amt. due by Mr. A. E Heape for brick pavement 12 30 fc" amt. due by l>r. L. Y. King for brick pavement 14 in “ amt. due by estate j. F. Wilds for brick pavement 80 57 amt due by M. Fl. Atkinson for brick pavement 14 71 “ amt. due by Miss Agne6 Carpenter for brick pavement 32 29 “ amt. due by Mrs. M. B. Husbands for brick pavement 21 on “ amt. due by Mrs. Jennie Johnson for brick pavement ao 30 " amt. due by Mrs. C. H. Thomas for brick pavement 1 47 ** balancs 3,632 56 Cost to rnu the City from May 10th 1897, to May 10th, 1899; Fire Department 940 11 Street Expense# 1,517 68 Follce Expenses 1^41 51 City Hall Expenses 207 13 Electric Lights on streets - 1,698 19 Mayor’s Salary ... 400 00 Clerk und Treasurer 702 00 Interest account - .2,121 42 Attorneys salary and expense 75 00 Printing and advert mug 50 05 Postage 14 13 Election 6 CO Stationery 5» 78 Medical bill 64 50 Prisoner expense 53 16 Itiaurauce 126 87 Forage 206 97 22 60 267 93 38 64 48 15 1 91 61 40 830 61 Fnel - Water Works account ...., Board of Health Pauper account Freight Mayor’s contingent fund. Sanitary Department Surveying 5 60 <11.114 51 Cleveland Bicycles The Best Wheel made that can be bought for Cash or ou Time. Bring me your work at Commander’ Old Stand. QUICK CURE FOR COUGHS AND COLDS, RYNY-PECTORALf The Canadian Remedy for all THROAT 1HD LONG MW. Large Bottles. 25 ots. DAVIS A LAWRENCE CO., Lim., Prop’s Pssry Davis’ Pain-Kwier. FOR SALE BY All chcmiata and draggiate- <25,009 39 STATEMENT of E. H. LUCAS. C. C„ and T„ with Court House Bond Account, May 10, 1897. to May 10, 1898. KEOEI1TS. To cash from Sherifl taxes collected.. 154 73 To cash from taxes for 1897 2,915 18 EXPENDITURES By cash taxes refunded <3,099 91 90 By cash In twiik ,-{,099 01 With School House Bond Account. RECEIPTS, To cash from Sheriff taxes collected. To c:i h from luxes for 1897 <3.009 91 51 81 983 08 <1.031 89 OUPON LIPPING ONTES1 I X order to test the circulation and value of our Newspapers as adver tising mediums, we will offer Busk’s Junior Range Full Nlekle Tlated, now on exhibi tion in our window. To any Litti.k Girl under 14 years who euts out the greatest number of our advertisements containing BUCK S TRADE MARK, appearing in the papers of this city, and presents them at our store neatly done up in packages, with the correct number contained written plainly upon each package, with full name and address. Commence now and save Coupons, uon’t miss one. Contest closes July 15,1898. CO., L. S. Welling & FLORENCE. S. C. Asi to sec BUCK’S STOVES and RAKGES. iUUUiUULUUiiUiULUUUiiiUUUiitUiUUUiUtUUaUlUUUUiUW iCRESCENT BICYCLES,! 2 A New Delights^za*^ 3 Is found each year in the first ride ^3 fir® season. And the new Cres- 13 cents have every qualification to ZS please the most critical rider. 3 Crescent 3 Bicycles FOR 18»8, 3 Are ''Envied by All." A close examination of Crescents —« explains why so many are sold at 3 Tk Leading Hardware Store, 23 OF THE PEE DEE 3 L. S. WELLING & CO.. Florence, S.C. £ By By <i:>.2!'l 68 EXPENDl TIT RES. cash for water tank u- - r tnd lay ing ytpe — 128 62 cskU far tower for drali-lng hose.... i> to •• •* botlei f» t\.'.! -o - 0 •• •• note 1 a,d sink'., fund coin- mtshlon Hxamhi cash paid American lire engine Co. Mm uu •• “ J.W. Brunson „.... oil “ interest and exchange 71 42 “ •• on pH#!- tndidjtcd- ne#s bonds 1,7 0 no cash paid city attorney 5i 00 ’• *• •* '• for expenses 25 60; •* fire dept, accounts. 576 c« • printing und udverflstng accounts - , 45 55 sash paid postage account •.— t« 33 “ Mayor's niilary loo 00 •• •• city clerk and tree*, ah). 762 O' •' | oltce do; urtmt-ul.. I341»i •• •• street expens’account. I.52i 8i •• •• health officer 136 0) ” sanitary hands 359 ni - •• ” slreat Itgbts account..... l.ftlS 19 j If li! | PLASH CO ^ COMBINES J« CLEANLINESS AND DURABILITY J» AND “IT WILL NOT RUB OFF.” PACKED IN $ I B. PACKAOKS. ANYONE CAN BRUSH IT ON NO ONE CAN RUB IT OFF! t Plastic© is a pure, permanent and porous wall coating, and does not require taking off to renew as do aO kabomines. It is a dry powder, ready for use by adding water (the latest make is taed in cold water) and can be easily brushed on by any one. Made in white and twelve fashionable tints. J* J* For full particulars and sample card ask J* J* L. S. WELLING % CO., Florences. C- •201 DARGAN STREET, Morgan’s Bargain Store. Mch 28 l-yr Me « is » -son-poisonous remedy for UoiiorrhM, Gleet, 8 p. r mat orr htrs. Whites, unnatural dis charges, or any inflamma tion, irritation or ulcera- I’reienU couisfioo. tion of mucous mem- ktHEEVM3CHiHiCAlCk brtt,1M ’- Non-astringeut.. I Sold ky DronlaSs, 'or sent In plain wrapper, by express, prepaid, tor <1.00, or 3 bottles, <2.75. Circular sent on request- F. P. COVINfiTON, 1. D. Win»u‘ has demonstrated ten thonsand times that it is almost infallible FOR WOMAN'S PECULIAR WEAKNESSES. Irregularities and derangements. It haa become the leading remedy tor this class of troubles. It exerts a wonderfully healing, strengthen ing and soothing influence upon the menstrual organ:. It cures • ‘whites’ ’ and falling of the womb. It stops flooding and relieves sup pressed and painful menstruation. For Change of Life It ie the best medicine made. It ie beneficial daring pregnancy, and helps to bring children into homes barren for years. It invigorates, stimu lates, strengthens the whole sys tem. This great remedy is offered to all afflicted women. Why will any woman sntfer another minute with certain relief within reach T Wine of Carflui only costs <1.00 per bottle at your drug store. Tor etfrtcs, In caui r«ru4r4ng tpectal dine- Mow, addrett, giving symptom*, the "Ladies’ Advisorf Department," The Chattanooga Med- tcin* Oo., Chattanooga, Tenth Rev. J. W. SMITH, Camden, S. C.. says: “My wife used Wine of Cardul at homa for foiling ol the womb and It entirely eared her." SULZBAGHER & SON, FLORENCE, S. C. G re c>t Cf3 3argeiir)s IX Waltham and Elgin Watches, Solid Nicklc Dust Proof ' Case at 1 $5 00 Net Gash- Good Only ’till June 1. T Office in PALACE DRUG STORE Dr. F H. McLEOD. Offices above H. S. Rose’s Store Chinese Laundry. Having sufficient help, I am now prepared to do good work at short notice. All woru promptly and neatly done. Work from nearby towns solicited. LUM HING, Prop. ■••••Rig dlwl I MOTHERS, f {READ THIS! j Do You Want to Know the Best Remedy for I Flatulent Oolic, Dysentery, Nausea, Coughs, Cholera Infantum, Teething Children, Cholera Morbus, | Pains, Griping, | And All Diaeaeea of the Stomach and Bowele? IS THE STANDARD. 5 It carries Children over the critical 5 = period of TRRTHINO, and la highly = E recommended by the beat phyaiclana. ~ r It is pleasant to the taste and never j E fails to give satisfaction. E It ia a rositive Specific for all the | E tronbles fer which it ia recommended. : Solo by All DRuaciBT* 23 and 50 Cents. A Reliable Remedy 6 for all Diseases 5 of the KIDNEYS AND BLADDER. | It Is Good for Men, Women and Chilpsek. J r. < REVIVO RESTORES VITALITY. P. A. Willcox, Attorney-at-Law, Florence, S C lat Day, IT, 1 /If 15 th Dag, 1 THE QfJE/T 30th proTlures the above results In an Powerfully .n,l ; ackly *“ * whon2?nf Young men will i wain their i,»tm^w R E VIVO "’ll Ti "i “> elr wutbful view b « ^kGaadsurelyrmSma ssssnism: Ml IMS r ^ i "' ,r * rrl * d in wk pocket. B ' *'• or lor with i Jtolonju uamaisai wmMicffi’Sl For sale bv the PALACE DRUG STOR F kicrtt .v- 5 *. V m, rl J