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W^BDNBSDAY, APRIL ll, 189? Entered at the Post Office at Sumter, S (?., as Second (flats Matter. NEW: ADVERTISEMENTS. , Schwartz Bros.-Fine Dry Goods. . J. Ryttenberg & Sons.-We Feel Con? fident." Personal. Miss Grace Jervey is visiting friends in the city. Miss Sadie Furman is visiting Miss May Bo&sard. Miss Charlotte Boykin was the guest of Mrs. W. J. McKaia last week. Mrs. L. W. Dick has returned to Union after several weeks visit here. Mr. L. L. Bultman baa been visiting bis mother during the past week. Miss Eva Scarborough, daughter of Hon. W. D. Scarborough ts ill with typhoid fev?r. " Mrs. S. R Wed?nfeller, of Columbia, is on a wit to ber daughter Mrs. Geo. F. Epper? son. - " Mr. Leo Kennedy is out on crotches, after more than a month's confinement with rheu? matism. Dr. A. N. Talley, jr., who baa been living m this city for several months has located in Manning. . Mr. Joe D. Chandler has accepted a position with the Atlantic Coast Line on tbe M. & A. " extension. Mr.; W. L." McDowell, wbo formerly owned The Bishopvi?e News, bas taken charge of The Camden Chronicle Miss Den ie Cooper, who has been visiting at Dr. McLauri?'s, has returned to ber borne in Williamsburg County. Rev. John Kershaw has been in Camden during the past week on a visit to his father who has been, and is still, quite ill. Mr. I. C. Ingram has been appointed Deputy U. & Revenue Collector. He left on Monday 'for Greenville to commence bis duties. Dr. T. M. McCutchen, a recent graduate of the South Carolina Medical College, has been ia the city several days visiting relatives. Mrs Katie Thompson after several weeks visit to ber sister, Mrs. Hewson, returned to her home, Jackson ville, Fla., last Friday. Dr. N. W. Edmunds and Dr. D. R. Mccal? lum attended Harmony Presbytery, last week; ' which - met at Midway Clarendon County. Rev. Wm. Hay os worth has accepted a call to Churches in Barnwell County and will make bis home at Denmark, formerly knowe as Grahams' T. 0. Messrs. Jno. C. Singleton, of Wedgefield, A. Butler, and John I. Branson, of this city, have been drawn to serve on the grand jury at the May term of the United States court in Charleston. Messrs. Willie Burgess, Don. Auld and Brainard Yeadon, accompanied by Mr. Clarence Cooper, of Mayes ville, attended Presbytery at Midway, twenty miles below .May es ville, on Sunday, making the trip on their wheels, in good shape. The pic-nic season.is at hand. The County Alliance meets on Friday. The South Carolina Dental Association will meei at the Charleston Hotel OM May 12th. A large amount of work bas been done on the Bicycle Track and it is beginning to assume shape. A big .crop of watermelons and cantaloupes will, in a measure, supply the place of the fruit that we won't have this sommer. The Monaemeot Square is the training ground of tbe amateur bicyclists. There is & large crowd ont every afternoon to see the fun. The Atlantic Coast Line is running three sectioas of trains oat of Charleston daily, Hauling the vegetable prod ace for Northern markets. Cora that was up before the freeze bas had to be replanted. Many farmers waited a week or more, hoping that the corn would . come eat. Spies McLendon and Cain have employed Col. Robert Aldrich to defend them. He held a consultation with all the Darlington spies io Colombia on Monday. Bail will be applied for as soon as the papers in the case have been made oat. All the arms and accoutrements of the Fourth Brigade, of Charleston have been turned over to Col. John Gary Watts, . Assistant Adj. and Inspector General, wbo was sent to Charleston by Gov. Tillman to demand them. Tracklay ing on the Manchester & Augusta E. R., is progressing rapidly. Large forces of hands went down to engage in the work this week, anc; it- wont be long before this torritory will be opened ap for Sumter's benefit, and the patronage secured thereby. Excursion Postponed. The Excursion announced to rao to En taw Springs on the 17th, on account of tbe recent disturbances in Darlington, bas been post? poned until a future date. The Concert. The Fourth Regiment Band Concert at tbe Opera House on last Thursday evening, was attended by a full house, and was as successful in every respect as former concerts. Mr. Ambrose E. Gonzales and Miss D'Ancona, who were aonooned to take part in tbe concert were unavoidably absent, to the regret of the entire audience. Tbe Bicycle business is certainly on a boom in this city. Mr. W. B. Burns, the principal dealer in Sumter, has sold sixteen during tbe past thirty days. The laying of the track bas been completed, and the fence and other details will soon be finished. A meeting of the stockholders of tbe association will be held to-morrow evening. The bicyclists re? spectfully request the drivers of buggies and other vehicles to keep off the track. - I il Mini Nicely Adjusted. Those who have been troubled about the scarcity of their dollars will doubtless be much relieved bj reading the advertisement cf J. Ryttenberg & Sons. Their new stock cf goods can be sold at such prices that a little money will go a great way. They ask an inspection of the quality of their stock and the prices of same. Schwartz's Selections. The Schwartz Bros. call attention to their very large stock of new Spring Goods, all of which have been selected with great care, and which excite admiration alike for beauty, novelty and quality. Tbe most fastidious cannot fail to find what is wanted as tbe Messrs. Schwartz assure our readers that their stock is io many lines, the largest ever shown io this city. Escaped Convict Captured. Joho Coviogtoo (col.) who was covicted at the last term of court for this county of housbreakiog, aod who was afterward sent to tbe penitentiary, escaped shortly after being lodged in that place. Chief Weeks with the assistance of Mr. Jesse K. Hurst captured Covington io this city last night and he will be returned to the penitentiary. A reward of $50 had been offered for his return. Hymeneal. Cards bave been issued announcing the marriage of Mr. Hazel M. Sanders, of this citj aod Miss Laura Allen, of Wiston-Salero, N. C., on next Wednesday, April 18th. Four or five of Mr. Sanders' friends will accompany bim from Sumter. Mr. Robert Wingate and Miss Bettie Epperson, will be married this evening at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. M. J Epperson, in this city. Married. Mr. Eugene Moses and Miss Fannie Moran were married this morning at the borne of Mr. M. Moran, the bride's father, in this eity. Beliglou8. The next meeting of Harmony Presbytery will be held at Bethel Church, Williamsburg County Dr. J.C Girarcleau will preach at Wedge? field on the 4th Sunday in this month at 8 o'clock p. m. Rev. C. 0. Martindale, Moderator of Har* mony Presbytery, filled the Presbyterian pulpit last Sunday morning. Rev. J. W. Daniel preached a special ser? mon to the young men of Sumter in the Methodist Church on Sunday night. Rev. John Lake, of Edgefield, is conduct? ing a series of" meetings in the Y. M. C. A. Hall. The first meeting was beld last even? ing and was well attended. Rev. R. T. Vann, of Scotland Neck, N C.,' will arrive on Monday next, to aid Mr. Brown in holding a meeting in the Baptist Church. Mr. Vano is both an able and eloquent speaker and a sweet-voiced singer. In child? hood be lost both arms, bot his loss has but stimulated him in other directions, and be has but few equals io the pulpit. Dr. Henry Louis Smith, of Davidson College, N. C., will deliver a lecture in the Presbyterian Church on next Sunday morn? ing at ll o'clock, a. m. Dr. Smith is not canvassing for money but simply advocating the importance of religious, in connection with intellectual, training, and presenting the advantages offered by Davidson College to parents and students along this line. He is favorably known tc many in this city who bad the good fortune tovbear bis address some months ago, before the Sumter Institute. Deaths: The infant child of Mr. Kibler, night operator at the A. C. L. Depot, died last week and was carried to North Carolina for interment. Mrs. Kibler is convalescing. Rev. W. B. Corbett, of Bennettsville, died on the 9th instant. He was a brother of Mr. J. N. Corbett, of this city, and of Mr. Hy. D. Corbett, and was well known to many of our citizens. He was a native of Charleston. Spring Holiday. The regular spring holiday of the Graded Schools begins on Friday, 13th, and continues one week. The week will undoubtedly be a period of rest, recreation and pleasure to teachers and pnpils alike. .Returning from War. The Santee Ri?es, of Harlin City, Orange burg County, thirty-six strong, spent last Friday in Sumter en route home from Flor? ence, where they were stationed during the late unpleasantness The Sumter Light In? fantry acted host and saw that the men of Orangeborg were properly entertained. The armory was thrown open, and dinner was served to the visitors. Tbe S. L. I. and the Fourth Regiment Baud turned out in full dress to escort the Rifles to the C. S. * N. depot. Before the Rifles boarded tbe train brief speeches were made by Capt. Phelp:; of the S. L. I. and Sergeant Snyder of the Rit.es. And as the train pulled out the boya of the S. L. I. sped the paning guest three hearty cheers. ? New Military Company. On last Thursday a meeting was held at Bossards and a military company organized. Thirty six men were enrolled, and tbe follow? ing officers elected : Captain-R. P. Stackhouse. First Lieut,-Devi? Colclough. Second Lieut.- Marion Dorn. First Sergt.-J. R. Bracey. Second Sergt.-W. M.Cummings. Third Sergt.-Wm. Durant. Fourth Sergt.-L. D. Winkles. It is reported that other companies will be organized, or are io process of organization, in Sumter county, but so far none of the reports have been authenticated. The Gayden Murder. Robert Andrews who is charged with being an accessory to the Gayden murder, was brought back from Albany, Ga., by Sheriff Sanders on Monday evening. He was placed in jail, and was taken to Wedgefield this morning for examination before Trial Justice Moseley. It is expected that he can establish the same alibi as yoong Weeks, who was dis? charged several weeks ago. McLeod has not yet been captured, though it was reported last week that be was at Wilson's Mill, Clarendon County. HMM i ? mwm Probably Murder. On Monday Tom Cantey shot and mortally wounded Daniel Bynum. Tbe shooting occurred on the plantation of Mrs. E. R. Alston, near Hagood in this county. That facta as learaed are these: Cantey is a yoong negro man unmarried and Bynum is somewhat older and married. The men got into some dispute about a young negro girl which resulted in Cantey shooting By oem in the face with a shot gun loaded with mixed shot, and again shooting him in the body with a pistol. Cantey was arrested on a warrant issued by Trial Justice Jennings, and brought to Sum ter Monday night where be was lodged io jail j to await the consequences of his deperate act. Mayesville Items. The Mayesville Presbyterian Church, to? gether with Hebron Church, ha3 extended . a call to Rev. Mr. Flinu for the pastor, and the matter is now under consideration. Capt. A. H. Shepard, agent at Mayes- j ville, ha3 gone on a trip of a few days to r is . old home io North Caroliua, leaving Mr. j Alfred Smith in charge of the Mayesville agency. The young ladies acd gentlemen of Mayes? ville inteud giving an entertainment in the near future and the programme promises to be varied and well worth the patronage of j the community. They hope to secure some of Sumter's talent. . Mr. Grant Mayes who bas been in Mexico as telegraph operator for several years, paid ! his parents at Mayesville, a visit of a few I days last week. Tbe Mayesville Municipal Election came eff on Monday, April 2d, with result a3 follows: Intendant, J. E. Mayes. Wardens, J. W. Cooper, A. A. Strauss, J. H. Baneon), J. E. Atkins. Mr. Mayes has been Intendant for 10 or 12 years, aud his re-election is a compliment co his services. Misses Mattie Carson and King are visiting \ at Mayesville. The Mayesville Boys have organized a base ball team, and promise interesting games for the county. They will soon be in shape to make and receive challenges. China's Soda is the best, and every one should test it. Buy the handsome, light running Wheeler & Wilson, No. 9. For sale by Robt. Win? gate. Tbe Improved Order of Red Men. Oar citizens have noticed qcite a number of strange faces on our avenues during tbe past few day s. We are pleased to say that, with ' one exception, they are all South Carolinians. The exception was Charles C. Conley, of Phila? delphia, Pa., and all of the visitors were mem? bers of the Improved Order of Red Men. One year ago the Great Council of South Carolina, of that order, kindled its counci 1-5re in Spar tanburg This year, in compliment to our home braves, they have determined to sit in council in Sumter, and their great sun's couocil-6re bas been burning brightly in our midst. Representatives are here from a number of the principal cities and towns of South Caro? lina, and Great Sachem W. H. Thomas, of Charleston, in bis long talk, bas given figures to prove the good work that has bees done in the relief of tbe sick and tbe burial of tbe dead during tbe past great sun. George T. Walker, M:D., the Great Chief of Records of Sooth Carolina, has given a complete account of the membership, adop? tions, suspensions, deaths, <fec, all of which prove that the order bas become a great lever of good in our midst. Past Great Sachem H G.W. Moblman. of Charleston, representative to the Great Council of the United States, gave a very in? teresting account of bis attendance at the Great Council of the United States, which kindled its fire at Des Moines, Iowa, last September, and bis after visit to tbe World's Columbian Fair at Chicago. At this council a charter was granted' tbis morning to Wabnetab Council, No. 1, Degree of Pocahontas, to light its fire in a tepee at Charleston. Tbis will be the first brauch of that order in South Carolina, and will be composed of members of the Improved Order of Red Men of the Chiefs Degree, and their female relatives and friends. Last evening Pocahontas Tribe, No. 16, of Sumter, kindled its firent the Masonic Temple before a large number of visiting brothers and its own membership. The weird and mystic rights of deep solemnity and romantic appen? dages, were exemplified by Charles C. Conley, the Great Chief of Records of the Great Coun? cil of the United States, and by tbe Great Chiefs of the Great Council of Sooth Carolina. . Pertinent addresses were delivered by tbe visitors. When the services were over the council fire was quenched upon one of the most interesting secret society events that ever transpired in the City of Sumter. Tbe Great Sachem W Henry Thomas is a chief of Rutaw Tribe, No. 10, from Charles leston, b. C., and is a bright, handsome young lawyer with magnetic manners and prompt action, well known for bis ability and success in life, and prominence in secret societies in South Carolina. 5 The Great Senior Sagamore, is Chief J. M. Bowden, of Seminole Tribe No. 1, of Spar tanburg, and is a, live, pushing young mer? chant of his town. The acting Great Junior Sagamore, is the well knowo and skillful young jeweler, Walter E. Avery, wbo is from the Chicora Tribe, No. 2, of Columbia, S. C. The Great Prophet, H. G. W. Mohlman, is a man not without honor io his own coun? try as be is tbe great medicine man of tbe Ore er with all the honors that can be given bim by the Red Men, be being also one of tbe chiefs of the Great Conncil of the United States and deserves his promotion for bis good work and labors ; for whilst being a prominent retail grocer of Charleston, be bas given time and money to the advancement of the Order and bis Tribe, Kiawab No. 6, and has trailed all over the Hunting Grounds of Sooth Carolina, forming tribes ; and is con? sidered an authority and great chief amongst Red Men. The Great Chief of Records, Dr. George T. Walker, is a much beloved physician in the town of Arlington, and bas represented bis Tribe, Iota, No. 4, with great zeal and earnestness in the proceedings of tbe Great Council. The Great Keeper, of Wampum, is the prominent Doctor 0. G. Falls, of Clifton, who belongs to Cherokee, No. 7, and works for the Order with tbe same earnestness that" has caused bis success in life. The Great Sannap, R. A. Williams is a popular and prominent young manufacturer "of Charleston, and is a member of Kiawab tribe, No. 6. The Great Mishinewa, is G. A. Buchanan, a progressive and handsome young manufac? turer in Enoree, and trails from Minnehaha, No. 15. The Great Guard of the Wigwam is W. G. Humphreys the well known photographer of Piedmont and is a member of Oklahoma, No. 3. The Great Guard of the Forest, J. P. Walsh, is a member of Kiawah, No. 6, of Charleston, and is a smart well known rail? road man. The assistant Great Chief of Records is a bright young man, J. D. Stribbling from Minnehaha Tribe, No. 15, and is a popular salesman in Enoree. Mr. Charles C. Conley, of Philadelphia, who is visiting the Great Council of Redmen now in session in Sumter is Past Great Inco hoaee of the Great Council of the order in the United States and is now its Chief of Records. He has been a member of the fra? ternity for thirty-seven years. The office of Incobonee is the highest in the order. He and Judge Lindsay of Baltimore, and Chas. H. Litchnaan, of Mass., have prepared a history of the order. Mr. Conley ha3 held bis pre? sent office for ten years, and prior to that time was for ten years Great Chief of Records of the State of Pennsylvania. He is a gentlemen of higb education, pleasant man? ner and a speaker of fine address. The Great Chiefs to serve for the next Great Sun were elected and raised to their several positions to-day. They are as follows : Great Sachem-0. G. Falls, of Clifton. Great Senior Sagamore-Walter Cameron, of Pelzer. Great Junior Sagamore-C. C. Manning, of Sumter. Great Chief of Records-R. A. Williams, of Charleston. Great Keeper of Wampum-W. M. Fitch, of Charleston. Great Prophet-W. H. Thomas, of Charles? ton. The business of the Council was completed this afternoon. To-night at the Opera House a public meeting will be held, beginning at 8 o'clock, to which the citizens generally ure invited, and at which addresses will be made by several of the Great Chiefs, the principal one of which will be a sketch of the History of the j Improved Ordef of Red Men, by Past Great Incobonee, Charles C. Conley, of Philadel? phia. , After the conclusion of the addresses a ban? quet will be served at the Jervey House to the Great Chiefs and visiting brethren, by Poca? hontas Tribe of this city. Mr. Conley, upon the invitation of the Great Council of South Carolina, will proceed to Charleston, there to visit the three tribes in joint council, where he will exemplify the unwritten work, and speak of the order and its principles. On Friday's sleep he will in? stitute Wahne tah Council, No. 1, Degree of I Pocahontas. -^mmmm+- .... - Approaching Commencement of ! the Sumter Institute. In the graduating class of the Sumter In? stitute the honors have been awarded as fol? lows : The valedictory, Miss Kate DeLorme ; the salutatory, Miss Bonnie Brown. Besides these Miss Agnes McCallum will write the "Class History," and Miss Bessie Pittman the "Class Prophecy." Dr. J. William Flinn will preach the bacca? laureate sermon and Gen. LeRoy F. Youmans will deliver tbe literary address at Commence? ment. /Meteorological Records The following is a report of observations of the weather taken at Stateburg, bj Dr. W. W. Anderson, for the three weeks last past, ending April 8, 1894 : Temperature. ^2 c "3 ci Condition. 19! 74. 20 21 74. 76. 22i 76.5 23 24 25 26 74.5 63 5 56.5 41.5 27? 34. 28! 43 29 48. 30i 44. 31 53 5 ll 65. 21 59. 3 54 4;1 63.5 5! 67. 6 55. 7 58.5 8 68 5 84. 84. 84. 87. 82 74. 65 48. 42. 54. 57. 56. 68. 76. 66. 66. 76. 75. 64. 70. 80. 64. 64. 68 66. 67. 53. 54. 35. 26. 32. 39. 32. 39. 54. 52. 42. 51. 59. 46. 47. 57 s 8 S S 8W SE W NB ENE ? SE W Z sw s 8W BNB SB 8 W W SSW 8W .00 .00 .00 .03 .00 .00 1.72 08 .00 .00 Trace .00 .00 Trace .00 .00 .31 00 .00 .00 .00 ?Cloudy. Clear. ?Cloudy. Clear. Cloudy. ?Cloudy. Cloudv. ?Cloudy. Clear. Clear. ?Cloudy. Clear. Clear. Cloudy. ?Cloudy. Clear. ?Cloudy. ?Cloudy. Clear, Clear. ?Cloudv. ?Partly Cloudy. Rain began about midnight (11.50 p.m.) 24th and ceased 8.30 a. m OD 25?h-amount 1.20. Rain again about 12.30 p. m. and at midnight tbe additional amount was .52.and light rain still falling with steady decline of temperature. Wind began to veer North* ward late in tbe evening and at 9 p. ra , was E. On the 27th March the temperature fell to 26?, causing a freeze which was most disas? trous to orchards, gardens and corn. Oats also suffered more or less damage. Corn bad to be replanted very generally. On the night of the .30th there was a noe display of the aurora borealis between tbe hours of 8 and 9pm Hood's Pills are the best after-diooer Pills, assist digestion, cure headache. Try a box. 25c. What are all of those bicycles doing in front of China's store? The riders are inside enjoying that good Soda and Ice Sherbets. The magic, silent sewer-The Wheeler k Wilson, No. 9. The best Sewing Machine on eartn, lightest running, most easily adjusted and guaranteed for ten years, is for sale by Robt. Wingate, at Cuttino & Delgars', Sum? ter, S. C. Prices low and terms easy When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria. When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria. When she had Ch Cdren, she gave them Castors WANTS. ADVERTISEMENTS of five lines or less will be inserted under this bead for 25 cents for each insertion. Additional lines 5 cents per line. FOR SALE-Any part of my large farmjin the suburbs of the City of Sumter. Situation healthy and desirable Terms easv. T. D. Chandler. April ll-tf._ WANTED-A Tenant for a new single story Residence on New Street, six rooms. Ten dollars a month by the year. Apply to W. H. Ingram FOUND-A Bunch of small Keys, left at Clerk and Treasurer's office, which owner can get by proving property and pay ine for this advertisement. Apply at this office. Sumter, S. C., March 28th, 1894. TO LET-The old Curtis House, near W. C. & A. Depot. The bouse has been re? modelled and contains 12 well-fitted rooms. Just the place for a Commercial Hotel. Ap? ply to H. B. Curtis, en premises. March 21-tf_ WANTED, TO SELL !-The house and lot between Mayor Pierson's and Graham's mill, also, several tenenent bouses well located. Bargains will be given. Bids are invited. R. 0. PURDY, Feb. 28 tf. Secretary and Treasurer. Master's Sales. By J. E. Jervey, Auctioneer, State of South Carolina, COUJSTY OF SUMTER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. PURSUANT to the judgments and order of the Court aforesaid, severally made in the following entitled cases, I will offer for sale at Public Auction, before the Court House in the City of Sumter, County and State aforesaid on the FIRST MONDAY in MAY, nest, (being the 7th day of said mooth,) between the hours of eleven o'clock in the forenoon and five o'clock in afternoon of said day, the real estate in each case described, on the term3 in each case specified. In the case of Maude C Solomons Plaintiff, against Susa7i Peters Defendant. That lot of land in the City of Sumter in said county and State, represented as "1" on j a plat, dated February, 1891, made by H. D. Moise, C. E., and recorded on page 636 in Book "CCC" in the office of the Register of j Mesue Conveyance for said County ; said lot being a parallelogram in shape measuring j forty-seven and six-ten tbs (47 6-10) feet on each of it3 Eastern and Western boundary ?ines and one hundred and fifty feet on its Northern and Southern boundary lines each: Bounding on the North on what is desig? nated on said map as '-Solomons Street," to the East on lot numbered "9" on said map ; | on the South on lot -..umbered ;{2M ou said map, and to the West on ''Sumter Street," of said city. Terms-Cash. Purchaser to pay for parers. In the case of Aaron D. Richer Plaintiff, against William P. Smith and the Kennesaic Marlie Conqyang. That lot of land in the City of Sumter in said county and Slate containing one and one-half acres, more or less, bouuded on the North by land now or formerly of the Estate of-Folsom; on the East by land of Joseph H. Earle, on the West by land of J. J. Muller and on the South by Hayasworth Street, fronting and measuring on said street one hundred and eighty-four feet, being the same lot which was conveyed to the said Wiiliam P. Smith by W. E. Dana Stiles and others, on 22d March, 1879. Terms-Cash. Purchaser to pay for napers. W. H. INGRAM, Master for Sumter County. Apr. ll. Fi.YE BRIT GOODS. Trade ^jj^^ ^ar^* SCHWARTZ WE DESIRE TO CALL ATTENTION TO MOST CHOICE, NOVEL AND BEAUTIFUL GOODS, Now on sale at our establishment. -OUR SPRING AND SUMMER ATTRACTIONS Were never before so great and satisfactory. Jfovetty Suitings, Selected with the greatest care and attention-but one dress length of any single pattern or style. These ?ne suits range in prices from $5 to $15. New Dress Goods at Popular Prices. From J 2Jc up to 45c. we offer all the most delicate, rare and pop? ular colors, such as Eeseda, Old Rose, Light Grey, Tans, Etc. SEE OTO CHANGEABLE EFFECTS IN DBESS. GOODS AT 25c A Most BBafltiM Lie of Wast Site for Waists and. Stets. Our stock of WASH GOODS is the largest ever shown in Sumter, and we claim lower prices than can be found elsewhere. Remember, OUR GOODS ARE ALL NEW-this season's styles, and not old stock carried over from last Spring. If in need of anything in our line we ask you to call, and if you don't find at our store the largest variety of NEW GOODS IN SUMTER and at LOWER PRICES we don't ask you to buy.. WE ASK A VISIT FOR OUR MILLINERY DEPARTMENT. Our styles are most beautiful and prices lower than ever before seen. Mattings from 10c. jard up. SCHWARTZ BROS. Palace Dry Goods Emporium. TES WAR IS OVER In Darlington, BUT THE WAR OF PRICES Has just begun in Sumter? We beg to announce that we have just received one of the most Carefully Selected Stocks -OF m Spring and Summern: Goods We have ever offered, consisting of all the latest styles of Irish Lawns, India Linens, Belfast Lawns, Shantong Pongees, Seer Snckers, Striped Duck, (something new), Espinglines, Mandeline Stripes, Percales and Satteens, Linen Chambries, plain and figured. Also a full line of Point D'Irlande, Ecru and Cream Laces. Wc ask an inspection of our stock, feeling assured we can please the most fastidious. Also a full and complete stock of Gents', Ladies', and Childrens' Shoes. Our stock of Fancy and Family Groce? ries is always fresh and will equal any in the city.