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From The Daily Item of December 19. A TRAGIC DEATH. Mr. Herman Schwerin, the well-known senior member cf the firm of Schwerin & Co., shot himself through the head this morning at 3.30 o'clock and died almost instantly from the wound. The news of the terrible tragedy spread like wild-fire over the town, and the tone of awe that every man?B voice bad when he spoke of the sad end of Mr. Schwerin was an indication of the surprise and grief that all feit. The circumstances of the sad affair will never be known, as Mr. Schwerin was alone in bia room when the pistol was discharged and the ballet sent crashing through bia brain and hurried him into eternity. Mr. Schwerin was in the act of dressing, and had been talking to Mrs. Schwerin before she left the room a few minutes previous to tbed is charge of the pt3tol. When the report of the | pistol rang through the house, Mrs. Schwerin and others hastened to the room. They found Mr. Schwerin lying on his back upon the floor, a wound in the right aide of his bead, slightly above his ear, and on tbe opposite side there was & smaller wound-where the ball made its exit, after passing directly through his brain. He was unconscious and breathing heavily and irregularly. Dr. Mood was summoned, bot could do nothing, the wounded man was j beyond mortal aid. The ball, which was from a 38-calibre, Smith k Wesson revolver, was found on the ground where, it fell after passing through Mr. Schwerin's bead, break? ing a pane of glass in the window near where he was Branding, and striking against the window shutter. From the position of Mr. Schwerin when assistance reached him, it is supposed that be was standing io front of a burea? wheo the pistol was discharged. It ?s not known whether the pistol was discharged accidentally or intentionally. There was no reason why he should have taken bis life, and those who knew him best, personally and in a business way, can frame no hypothesis to account for the theory that Mr. Schwerin took his own life. He was cot involved in business to an extent to drive him to self-destruction and bad bis business affairs been in such a serious condi? tion, be would have had no trouble in ob? taining ?all the ssistance be would have needed. Eis books have been examined abd the theory of business complications proven false. If the shot was f?r?d intentionall j-, and it is now believed by a great many that it was not, there is but one reasonable theory to accounut for the act, and that is that Mr. Schwerin was seized with a paryoxism of neuralgia, with which he suffered intensely, and in the agony shot himself. But be it as it may, Sumter bas lost a good citizen and many a man to-day counts himself the poorer in that he knows that be has lost a true friend ; a friend who was strong in bia likes and dislikes but always sincere, outspoken and manly. Coroner Commander empaneled a jury imm^diitely after Mr. Schwerin's death, and having heard the testimony of Dr. Mood and the circumstances surrounding the death, the jury rendered the following verdict : "That the said H. Schwerin came to his death from a pistol shot wound in the bead, whetber said wound was inflicted by acci? dent or otherwise is not known to the jury, in the absence of any testimony whatever. the deceased being alone at the time of his death." Mr. Schwerin was a native of Sumter and passed nearly all of his life in this city. He was io thr forty-third yearof his age, and wasa3 popular and iufluental acitizen as Sum- ? ter possessed. He was a member of the City Counci:, having been elected to fill the unex? pired term ot'Alderman Delgar,deceased. Mr. Schwerin leaves a wife-a daughter of the late Jackson Moses-md five .children. His oldest child, Herman Schwerin, Jr., died a few years ago, when about sixteen years old, from tbe effects of a fall from the piazza at the Graded School, and his death was a bitter grief to Mr. Schwerin who had never re? covered from that affliction. The funeral services will be held at the res? idence to-morrow at 10 o'clock. Mr. Schwe? rin was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Knights of Pythias, Knights of Honor, Legion of Honor and, perhaps, of other orders. At this time it is net possible to do full justice to Mr. Schwerin's worth as a man and a citizen, but the pall of gloom that bangs over tbe city to-day is a token of the esteem in whicb be was held by bis associates. He was a big-hearted, impulsive, generous man -just such a man to have hosts of friends and Mr. Schwerin had bis by the hundred. Long will he be missed, and long will his sad, tragic, inexplicable end be deplored by those who knew him and were privileged to cal! him friend. Action of City Council. COUNCIL CHAMBER, SGMTKR, S. C., Dec. 19, 1895. Council met at call of Mayor at 10 o'clock a. m Present-B. G. Pierson, Mayor; R. P. Monagha.n Bartow Walsh, Aldermen. Mayor Pierson stated the purpose of the meeting-to take into consideration the sad death ot' the late Herman Schwerin, a mem? ber of this body, and to make arrangements to attend his funeral services. On motion of Alderman .Monaghan the fol! o wi:; g resolution was adopted: Recohci, That we deplore the sad death of our fe?iow-citizen, Alderman Schwerin. That the Cit;- Council attend the funeral se: vicc3 at the appointed hour cn Friday, 20th ins?. That the members of City Council, j City Attorney und Clerk and Treasurer at- ? tend m fi body e.: thc fanerai, wearing crepe ! on left arm and that the city bell bc tolied j rom 10 o'clock to 10.30 o'clock a. m , ir: | token of resect to the memory of* deceased. ? Council then adjourned. C. M. HURST, Clerk & Treasurer. From The Daily Item of December 20. The Funeral Services. The funeral services of the late Herman Schweria were held this morning at the family residence on Washington Street. The City Council attended in a body, and there j was a very large crowd of bis friends and [ business associates present who, in this way, ? paid the last sad tribute of esteem to a man j whom they all knew and respected and whom they will all miss from his wonted piace io the community. The simple and impressive funeral service of the Jewish Church was read by Hon. Altamont Moses, and tben the body was borne to its last earthly resting place in the Cemeterj", while the bell in the City Hall tower tolled, deep-tongued and solemn, tbe sorrow ot the entire city. The pall bearers were, Marion Moise. P. P. Gail lard, Abe Ryttenberg, John Reid, Neill O'Donuell and A \ Phelps. POSTAL INFORMATION. Hours of Opening and Closing fae Mails. Mails for Colombia, point3 above Colom? bia, for the North, and West, Hamlet and Pregnals South of Sumter, Ramsey, Pine? wood, Rimini, Elloree, Vance, Eutawville and Pregnal, close at 9d0 a. m. Mails for St. Paul and points between there and Sumter opens and closes at 1.10 p. m. Mails for Florence and the North, for Charleston, Savannah, Florida, Hamlet, Ben netts?ille, Darlington and Bishop ville close at 5 o'clock p. m. Mails for Columbia and the North and West, and for Wilmington, all close at 8 o'clock p. m. Charleston mail is also sent by this route. For Providence and Smithville on Toes days, Thursdays and Saturdays arrive at 12 m., close at 2 p. m. For Mann ville, Mecbanicsville and Bossard on the same days, close at 7 o'clock a. m., arrive at 6 o'clock p. m. Cut this out and post it up where you can get at it and you will not want to find so much fault with the Po3t Office. A VIRGINIA ELECTION BILL. RICHMONDS, Va., Deo. 14.-Another election bill was introduced in the State Senate to-day, this time by Mr. Parr, Republican. This measure is exactly similar to the one introduced by ' Mr. Hay, except that it provides that the board of supervisors of each county and the council of eacb city should constitute their electoral board, and that tbe judges of election shall assist io the preparation of the ballot for physically disqualified voters as well as those who are unable to prepare their tickets on account of educational disqualification. Thc joint resolutions requesting the Governor to wait upon President Cleveland in company with Virginia's Representatives in Congress and ask permission to copy the muster rolls of the soldiers who served in the Confederate Army was unanimously adopted. Caught in North Carolina. Governor Evans has received offi? cial notification of the arrest of Ven per Ray, one of tbe negroes charged with the killing of Constable Moseley at Greenwood in Ootober. Soon after the murder Ray was sent to Greenville for safe keeping, but was one of the leaders in the general jail delivery which occurred io that city some time aao. Ray was the negro who played *'de tective,' and made Tom Peterson con? fess thc killing. He was arrested at Monroe, North Carolina, and will be brought baok as soon as the proper requisition papers can be secured.-Register, Standard books in rich and beautiful bindings, suitable for holiday gifts, for sale bv H. G. 03teen & Co. 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The Sumter Tobacco Warehouse Has sold more tobacco and at Higher Averages than any Warehouse on any new market in the State. A TRIAL WILL CONVINCE THE PLANTERS -That SUMTER IS THE PLACE to get the highest market price for their tobacco. WE ARE READY AND WILLING TO DO THE TO BACCO PLANTERS GOOD. Do not be deceived by the sugar-tongued solicitors from other state and foreign mark? ets, but Bring your tobacco direct to headquar? ters Where there are the largest orders direct from the largest manufactures and exports in the tobacco trade. Try us with a load and be convinced. YOUR FRIEND, J. A. BROGDON, Mgr. A Fresh CAR LOAD Horses Received to-day. An? other expected to-day week. H. Harby. Sumter, S. C. Dec. 17, '95. 232 Meeting Street, Charleston, S. C. ^ WHOLESALE DEALERS IN STA!E AGENTS FOR SALE OS TIN PLATE, SHEET Iron { STOVES, INWARE. Tinners IlExVWf?Sf Hcuse .Fur- ? SUDplies. iiishing Goods. Galvanized Gutter :??.? Rain Water riuc-.--?:? iO-?bot lengths. Wc manufacture TOBACCO BARN FLUES and deliver them, freight pre? paid {.? any station. mimi V tvi itvL?t?i Li Wli l.'.^vV,. ^iivi Vii ilCftvCiS. 'Jct. 16-0. ?ty^.an-rcrxgagrgjnu'jLrt. ccr-?XJ5mr.-?7TrxmT??; Tr ri. roses ?rr ar<vxr- 9K*c -rmzxr.-r^a^-r^-zrr'-ic ?^o^?3^r?TX^T?K"?^!rT'^i^^u Estate ei Mrs. Sasaa E. Furraas, FOR SALE. I) KC KA SEC WILL APPLY to the Judge ci Probate j A HANDSOME AND STYLISH J? A RE, of Sumter County on December 20, 1S95, ? J\. seven years uid. Uar sire is the ora Final Discharge as Administrator of ! famous thoroughbred stallion Willie 'Burk, r.iores.iid Estate. i i).ir-".e was a ?se trotting mure. Apply to RICH'D B. FURMAN, Adm. j C. A. ELLERBH, i November 20, 1S05. ; Nov. 27. Kagood. S'. C* FOE OOQS IS AT Santa Clans lias io Better Assortment Himself. An inspection of his large and elegant stock of goods will satisfy everybody. China, Glassware, Crockery ware, Willowware and Woodware in the greatest variety. Toys! Toys! Toys! A magnificent assortment at 25 cents per piece. Tbis is a leader. The Peerless Oil Cooking Stove is the latest model and best manufactured. The Wilson Trash Burner is the most convenient and economical beater ever invented. As in the past, 3 full stock of the best STOVES AND RANGES Always on band. Housekeepers can ba suited, no matter what they may need in any of the lines handlod by Scaffe. The Workshop is better equipped than ever and every variety of Sheet Iron and Tin Work turned out promptly. Stove Piping and Tobacco Flues manufactured to order of the very best mate? rial. Piping made by Scaffe guaranteed to last longer than any other. DRIVEN WELLS put down in any part of the couuty. Best pumps and ma? terial used, thirty inch points. Guarantee a good flow of water. Remember the old reliable and give him a call. T. C. 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