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WBDjSriSS DAY, JUNE 2. 1897. Entered at the Post Office at Sumter, S C., as Second Class Matter. NBW ADVERTISEMENTS. The Sumter Dry Goods Co.-Special Sale Days. J. Ryttenberg & Soos-Shoe aad Slipper Sale. Bro7a, Canino and Delgar-A Great Bargain. ATTENTION. Ia ordering jeer paper changed from one post office to ano cher, always name beth offices, Very often we koo the post office at which a sooscrioer bas been receiving the paper, but sometimes we do not; and when a request to change is dated and mailed at ile caw office aad the former address is not named, it requires some guessing and search iag through the mail Hst in order to find the name-it being necessary to take it off the 'former list as well as put it on the new. PEKSQNAI . Mr. J. M. Chandler has gone to Anderson. . Mr. Dave Browder is on a visit to friends in this city. Miss Annie Miller of Magnolia 3 at Mr. N. G. Osteeo's. Mr. Hillock has returned from a short stay - ia Camden. - *. Rev. an i Mrs. Mciver Fraser are visiting relatives is the city. Miss Eddie Strauss, of Mayesvi le, is ia the city for a short stay . " Hrs. Joseph Bates, of Richland., i3 visiting bar si3ter, Mrs. Jervey. Mrs C. W. Webb, of Anderson, is oo a vssit to relatives here. Mr. T. J. La Motte, of Colombia, is in Sumter for a day or two. Mr. J B. Vaughan, of Camden, is spend ing a few days in town. Mr. W. J. Weathers, of Carterville, S. C., spent Friday io tbe city. Miss Lebby, of Charleston, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Barlow Walsh. Mist Annie Forman, of Greenville, is the gt: est cf Miss S E. Cooper. Mrs A. J. Alexander of Florence is at her sister's, Mr?. E. I. Reardon Mr. John Barle, of Greenville, was seen on the streets Mood ay morning. Mr. Horace Barby returned home Sunday night from a New York trip. Mr. Geo. S. Jackson visited recently bis home in Orangeburg County.> Mrs. M. B. Randie and fchildren left for Oiaageborg yesterday morning. 4 Miss Lola Moise is in Charleston visiting ber sis ter, Mrs. Chas L. Lifrage. ' Mr. Joo. A Mette, of the Colombia Regis ter, spent Sooday in this city. UT. J. A. Dick, who bas beeo teaching at Claassen, Marion County, is at home. Mra. J."S. Thompson left yesterday morn* inp for Orangeburg to visit her sister: Mrs. A. S- Davis, of New York, is oo a visit to Mrs Horace Barby, of thia city. The Misses Davis, of New York City, are on a visit to Mrs. J. 9. Levy, of this city. Dr. Joo. H. Forman has retorced from New Orleans, and was in the city Saturday. Mr. J. B. Jervey bxs retorced from bis visit tc Clarendon, and was beneficed by tbe trip Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong Howard, of fer fincham, are on a vis lo Mr. and Mrs. W. - White. iirs. J. A. McCaskill, of Kershaw, is vis i itiag her'parents, Rev. and Mrs. A. S. Wil sford. Coi. J. J. Broughton, of Pinewood, is at Harris Li thia Spring;:, and is improving very fast. . UT. T. S. Crawford, of Spartaoborg, wbo spent Monday io tbe city, returned to bis borne'yesterday. Sr. F. H. McMas er, Manager for the Charleston Evening Post, spent last Wednes day night in tbe city. Mr.- and Mri. W. White have returned borne - from a two weeks' pleasant trip to relatives in Florence Co o o ty. Mrs Qaattlebaum and ber daughter, Miss Marvin, of Ridge Springs, are spending a few days with Dr. J. S. fiogbsoo. Geo Moise left Wednesday for bis Sollivaos Island home to prepare it for tbe reception cf his family which will soon follow. Mr. W. T Pittman 3 registered at 'he Nixon House Mr. Pittman came over to attend the' Institute Cozciceocement. The many friends of Capt. W. E. Z^igler and family, wilone glad to learn that they will make Sumter their tature borne. Mrs. Dr J. J. Watson came over from Co lumbia on Saturday afternoon on a visit to ber parents. Dr. aod Mrs. A. J. China. Mrs.. J. H Daw, of Philadelphia, who bas been on a visit to relatives here h .* returnei Miss Gertie Epperson accompanied her. Mr. Charlie Chandler of tbis city ba? accept ed a position in Risbopville where he w be tbs S o perin ted en t of Bs.sk in's Brick yard. Miss E*hel Parrot*, of the Colombia Fe male College, parsed through tb* citv Fri day, en route for ber borne io Carlington, s. a Miss Josephine Sneed has retorced to ber home tn Arriogtoo, Va Sb* cloyed ber soc cessfnl school io Concord township on Fri day last. Mr. A. C Phelps returned Saturday night from Philadelphia, baviDg beeo attending tbe Oth anniversary of the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. Miss Eleanor Thompson's many friends re gretted to 8eeber leave yesterday. She goes to accept a position in the Epworth Orphanage at Colombia. Misses Maggie McGrew and Corrie Jackson, of Oraogeborg County, who were io tbe city last week to attend the Graded School Com meoeemeot, returned borne Sunday morning. Mr. Frank Holman, wbo came nome oo Saturday night, waa oo tbe stree: Monday shaking bands with bis many friends who ^re glad to see bim looking so bale and hearty. Dr Charles Osteen left Friday morning for Nashville, Tenn , and thence to the middle wes'!. Be me tbe Press Association at New berry aod accompanied them io Nashville. Bis trip will las , about two weeks Mr S. W. Stubbs bas resigned bis position with Browo, Cottino Delgar, to go in busi ness fe r himself in tbe fall. <;For three years we have never been with out Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera aod Diar rhoe i Remedy in tbe boase," says A H. Pat ter, with E. C. Atkins & Co., Indianapolis, Ind., " nd my wife would as soon thi. k of beiog without floor as a bottle of this j Remedy in the summer season We have j used it with alltbree of our children and it j has never failed to cure-not simply stop pain, bot care absolutely. It is all right, and any- j one wbo trie? it will find it so." For sale by j Dr. A J. Chin*. j DEATHS. MiS3 Susan Turner died at the borne of ber brother-in-law, Mr. J. A vin, in Privateer Township, on Friday, and was buried rt Bethe) Church on Saturday. She was an old lady whose life has been a useful ose. I Mr. William Rradbam, an old citizen of Clarendon County, died cm the 28 h instant, at his home, at Packsville. He was the faiber of Messrs. R..W. and A. A. radbam, of thia cit r. Mr. Reason DP ad. Th death of Mr. Nealon was renorted on the streets last Fridar morning. He is the eldest son of Mr. J J Neasoo, so well knowo*in thia county. The young man was just entering manhood, being about 21 years old. Died tfhis Morning. Atjl o'clock Saturday were, interred tbe re mains of the little son of Mr. and MTB. Edgar C. Hayo8worth. For overt week the little boy bad battled bravely with that' roost dreaded monster diphtheria,, but Saturday morning at 7 o'clock death came. Edgar Haynswortb, Jr., is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Haynsworth being in his eighth year. To bis parents who have suffered i * this most sad bereavement, the sympathy of Sum ter is extended. At the cemetery the re mains were burled. Marriage Today. I Io the Presbyterian Cburcb at 5 o'clock tbis afternoon Mis3 Mamie E. McCallaro will be married to Rev V. R. Gaston Tb< R; v N. W. Edmonds will officia ?. No cards. jjock Out For Another Earthquake The Sumter Dry Goods Co , will place on sale OTi next Tuesday and Wednesday a hig lot of bargains, and at tbe prices qucted tbey are apt to cause consternation to those who cannot keep up with the procession. Tbev correctly call themselves, the "Regulators of 'Prices" for Sumter. See thetr new adver tisement and profit thereby ' Glad he has Returned. Rev. C. C. Brown bas returned from bis delightful irip after having visited many places of interest in the north. 'He spent sever ! days in Pittsburg where be delivered an address. Ex-Governor Manning's Library. The valuable library of Governor Manning, at the old homestead in Clarendon County, bas been purchased by Mr. J H. Daw, of Philadelphia, and bas b eo shipped to bim there. Ur. Daw, while recently in Sumter, hearne so much of the Governor Manning mansion, with characteristic northern enter prise, be visited the old Manning home. Seeing the value of this collection be forth with began negotiations for its purchase Be is thus successful io obtaining this library which for many years was the finest io the State. Quinine and other fe ver medicines take from 5 to 10 days to cure fever. Johnson's Chili and Fever Tonic cures in ONE DAY. Watermelons from Florida have been for sale on the streets for the past few dayp. Supt. of Streets Tribble has pot in some much needed work on the roadbed on Liberty Street, below C. S. 4 N. R. R. Mr. Wm.Aycoek hes recently been admit ted to practice by tbe Supreme Court of the State. His examination did bim credit. Why will you buy bitter nauseating tonics when. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is as pleasant as Lemon Syrup. Your druggist is authorized to refund, the money in every case where it fails to cure. Price, 50 cents. A colored m n by the name of Henry Bishop had hi leg so mangled by a log roll ing on it-while working on the M. & A. Road-that an amputation was necessary. The operation was performed Tru slay. Sumter Council No. 7, J O. . A. M., are making arrangements to have a U S. fl g hoisted over the Graded School building. On Ju!v 4tb they will present a handsome bible to the school. Tbe case of the City of Sumter v3 Mr. O'Reilly of the S Photographic Co. will be argued before Judge Buchanan iji Cham bers to-day. It is a question concerning the city license, and is quite important in its j outcome. Mr. Et. Harby has just been successful in j obtaining a flow from bi9 second artesian j well. A few more fine wells like this on Mr j Barby's farm will make a drought of no con sequence to bim. ' The New Orleans Times-Democrat contains quite a full complimentary account of the graduation exercises in the School of Ora tory, of which Miss Lillie and Ida Whiaker are principals. These ladies are the nieces of Dr Jno. H. Furmao, of Sumter, and are well known here. The Board of Health, as recently appointd by the Mayor aod Aldermen, will organize I this, Wednesday, night at tbe regular month ly meeting. No change will be made-excrpt that Dr. H. M Stuckey will take the place of j Dr J. A. Mood, who declined "re appoint ment A new prrsidect will be elected. There were two runaways on Saturday j afternoon. Mr. Barby Moses' buggy isa lit tle woree off than it was before tbe horse dragged it swiftly through the stTeers The second ronaway overturned Master Taft who was cycling down Liberry Street. Neither the lutle boy or the bicycle seemtd to mind it mucb, however. The alumni of the graded School bad* a meeting Friday morning to elect officers Miss Gussie Dinkios was elected President. Mi'B Beulah Lynam Vice President. Mr. W. M. Banett Sic. and Treasurer. Thc next special meeting will be held next Friday afternoon at tbe residence of Mr. H. Ryttenberg. A tastily gotten up invitation to the Rock Hill Normal and Industrial Schcol has been received from Miss Ella R. De Lorme Tbe invitation is rquare in shape, j having tbe name of the college printed in i gilded letter on the covering Tha invita- { tion proper is represented bv n open sheet of J letter paper with a tern envelope in the back ground. Mr. Isaac Horner, proprietor or the Bur ton House, Burton, W. Va , and one of the most widely known men in tbe state, was cured of rheumatism after three year of stin'ering. He says: "1 have not sufficient command of language to convey any idea of what I suffered, my physicians told me that nothing could be done for me, and my friends were fullj convinced that nothing but death weald relieve me of my eu ering. In June. 1894, Mr. Evans, then salesman for the Wheeling Drug Co., recommended f,harx b?rlain's Pain Balm. At this time ny foot and limb wereewolleo to more th n doutile their normal s'Z? and it se'med to nv- tey leg would boret, but soon alter I begat: usiner the Pain Balm he swelling began to de crease, the pain to leave, nd now 1 conwidet that I am entirely cured For sale by Dr. A. J China. THE SUMTER INSTITUTE COM MENCEMENT. There were many old graduates who thought of the Sumter Institute last night, and if they bad witnessed the exercises they would have teen still more proud of their alma mater. The exercises commenced at 8 30. By that time the large and select au dience had crowded the ball and many were standing outside Dr. N. W. Edmunds m*de the opening prayer in which he earnestly invoked Divine aid on the school and scholars. The first piece on the programme was "Alessandro Stradella." played on two pianos by Misses Edna Hugbson and Mary Millar, Lucile Hugbson and Adele McLeod. This difficult piece was rendered with artistic powers, and sboweo tba their musical train ing was in no wise lacking. The salutatorian's place was filled by Miss Edna Hugbson, who complimented her class on the finishing of the college course, and who closed her ne^t welcome with a hope that ber class-mates would always have a high aim in life. Miss Lucile Hugbson fol lowed hi9 with a piano solo, "La Consola tion." Tfai3 wss one of Dussek's most well known compositions, and it wa3 well inter preted by this youf g graduate la3t night. With a grace of manner and depth of thought Miss Mary Millar r d her charming e39ay on "Energy." ft not only showed study, but wa3 delivered in a most pleasing manner. A duet by Miss Ailie Burkett and Miss Junkin named Mazurka Ballante came next. This selection was thoroughly enj )yed and well applauded by the audience. After*tbe duet heid been rendered, Mr. R . Purdy arose and congratulated the audience on the pleasure that \.as assured them by bavmg Rev W. E. Evao9 to deliver the Liter aryaddre83 Thenfollowed Dr. Evans'address, which it is safe to say was one of the finest ever delivered io Sumter. With humor and pathos here and there and with an orator's power in voice, gesture and vocabulary, for fifty-five min tes the audience spent a most delightful time in listening to bia address with conversation as its theare. The barest outline can only be given here. Dr. Evans said that all conversation most be gracious. That the heart must always show its kind ness. Conversation was one of woman's chief powers and should be cultivated. Af ter an introduction it was not the face eo much as the conversation which attracted o oe. The Doctor decried the wrong notion of false modesty so prevalent to-day, giving instance after instance, showing when it was absurd Doctor Evans farther elaborated tbe points on information, small mik, and minor faults in conversation. When Dr. Evans arose, if all did not know that be was a splendid speaker, when he eat down everyone was satisfied of that fact. Cburscbmann's "Protect U3 Through the /Coming Night" wa3 then sung by the gradu ating cluse, while Miss Junkin played the soft-sounding accompaniment. Miss Edna Hugbson executed with ability a piano solo, called ''Remembrance," after which Rev. A. M. Fraser presented the diplomas. Io Dr. Fraser's deligbful talk to he cla83, he recall ed his memories of, he school's past, and re joiced in its present prosperity. At the close of bis speech he gracefully pre sented the following graduates with diplo mas : Misses Allie Batkett, Carrie DuRant, Sbar lie Graham, Lucile Hughsoo, Edna Hugbson, Adele McLeod, Mary Millar, Dora Richard son. Miss Adele McLeod was the valedictorian and closed ber farewell speech with well worded address to ber class. Dudley Buck's "Through Peace and Light," a prayer-song for the class, was sung by Miss Mary Millar with a voice that showed that natural power and training bad made a sweet toned singer. Rev. A. M. Fraser pronounced the bene diction. The floral tribute wa9 most profuse iast night. It seemed as if the flowers tried to rival tte beauty of the young ladies. Bouquets galore were banked at tbe front of stage, with the eight lady graduates as a charming back-ground. This closed the exercises at the Institute, a place of learning that has been always a ly managed and which last night showed to advantage. -^-?????-a - Sermon to the Institute Girls. Tbe Presbyterian Church was crowded Sun day niaht to hear the Baccalaur at* sermon preached by Rev. J. W. Perry, of Hartville, Darlington county. He chose for bis text John xiv chapter 21 ta 23 verses His theme was on the manifestation of Christ. He spoke of the symbols of this manifesta tion and of the results of it. He closed with thoughtful and ear .est dvice to the grad ates. The wbole sermon abounded with many able utterances. The offertory sung by Mr. King, was beau tifully rendered. Institute Social. It was a large crowd that assembled in the parlors of the Sumter Institute Monday night, it being the Alumnae Social The invitation stated that the entertainment would last from 9 to 12 o'clock, and the crowd busily talked the hours away. , It was mingled words, laughter and jest amongst the many friends, young and old, and this only ceased when some pretty num ber was to he given on the piano, or some hu morous recitation brought about a laugh. When it is stated that Misses Mane Lee and Carrie Solomons sang and tb*t Misses Ed uondson, Brown, and Carson player!, all know that the musical feature was enjoyed. Misses Richardson and Pittman boib re cited, the audience becoming only unsatisfied when they stopped their well selec:ed piec s. Spring medicine is a necessity which | Hoods's Sarsaparilla grandly supplies. It j purifies and vitalizes the blood and thus gives | tone and strength to the whole system. Col R D Lee, Mf jor Marion Moise, Col R M Wallace, with Messrs. J A Tuoroey, J F j McLaughlin, A N Freeland, Abe Rvttenberg, j JJ Harby, J F Laogbrey, H C Moses, B Laughlin. * Neill O'Donnell, J A Schwerin and Marx Hnrby furn ed a pleasant party who spent Friday out at Mr. Newton Bar wick's pUce near Pocotniigo Tbesj gentle men cat to-day talk about th" finest fish fry on earth and of the culinary art of the caterers who prepared the dinner for them. LINCOLN" SCHOOL COM MENCEMENT. * The commencement exercises of the Lincoln Graded Schools were heid Friday night at the Academy of Music The invitations whi b were sent oat werejneatly printed and brought an audience that comfortably filled tbe bouse. The exercises opened w tb an invocation by Rev A. J. Hunter. The essayists showed studv, and they ac quitted themselves with credit to-<beir school. The Valedictory deserves special mention, ; also does the singing of B W. Levan. Judging from last night's entertainment, Profaesor W hittaker who is principal of the school has done good work, with bis classes this year and the same thing can be said ol the four otber teachers who have labored with j him. All of the School Commissioners who j were present expressed themselves as much pleased with the exercises. Prof. Edmunds after a short, speech to the graduating class delivered diplomas to the following named pupils ; Philip D. Lee, Mittie E. Jones, Naomi T. Maxwell. Amanda N. Spears, Julia E. Cuth bert, Georgie L. Weldon, Lucy W. Miller, ; Jessie H. Thomas, Henrietta E. Mickens, { Annie E. J*mes, Mary A. Wilsoo, MaggiejM. j Slater. Johnson W. Miller, Jos. E. Eagle, j Jaqoaliae M Hayes. -i- mi -i ? - ' The Sumter Presbyterian Colored j High School. The closing exercises fer ibis session o i the High School were held Tnesday night, j May 23tb, in their new school building. Thev commenced at 9 o'clock. The room was dressed in evergreens-bunt ing and U. S. Sags. At the rear of the stage was printed the class motto, "Not finished but. begun " $1 The hull wa< crowded when the graduat'rg class along with the other Duptls filed in to the music- of a march played by Prof. F. H. Thomas. Rev. I. D. Davis made the openiog prayer which was followed by a song io which the younger pupils took part The next wa3 an essay by Mary Van Buren ; "Might vs. Right" was the subject. The essay dealt with the instances of history where might prevailed, but showed that right always con quers Walter Cooper followed next W TO a di9 cus ioo on "The Progress of Humanity." He closed bis essay with some timely advice to his hearers. "Tbe Burning Ship," and the "People Always Conquer," were two recitations de livered respectively by Georgia Hayes aod James Green. The class song was then sang by Carrie Cooper Harvey Vao Buren was the class prophet, and mused his audience with the prospective happenings of bis class mates. Tbe valedictory was fittingly rendered by Eunice Davis, who choose for her essay the subject, "Intelligence Necessary to the Sta bility of oar Government." Principal J. C. Watkins then delivered the certificates, and Rev R. Mayers awarded tbe Bibles. Rev. W D Chapelle, D. D , made the ad dress to the class, rle emphasized the im portance of knowing what opportunity was. And showed to them the advantages of con stant labor and study. He deprecated the idea of no higher education for the negro Advised them to buy land, to save tbeir earniogs and try to live Uy to a higher stand ard of American citizenship. After "My Country 'tis ot'Thoe" was sung, Rev. A J Hunter pronounced the benedic tion. Principal Watkins has built up a school which is doiog good for the colored people of Sumter, and the exerc es last night showed commendable zeal in his work. Take JOHNSON'S CHILL & FEVER TONIC. Epworth League Entertainment. The Epworth Le?gue gave a literary J entertainment last Friday night in the; Methodist Church The following program j was rendered. Song, 1 Onward Christian Saldiere,'-' by j the Leugne Soug, "Why Dc-lay," nv the choir. Prayer, Rev. J. W. Danie'. Voca! Solo, "If I Were a Voice," Miss Ida I Stancill. Recitation, Miss Alma Daniel. Vocal Duett, "There's Roocc for You," { Misses Katie and Marie Durant. Reading, Miss Mary Hill. Male Trio, "Come to Me," Mes r3 Hamp ton Flowers, Charlie Smith, Young Stuckey. Essay, The American Poc-t<, Mr. H. Frank Wiisou. Vocal Solo, "Lead, me Gently Home Faiber," Miss Katie Dur m. Song, "From Every Stormy Wind," by the choir Song, { Loyal to Jesus," by the choir. Benediction, Rev. J. W. Daniei There are new excursion reports, soon to be followed by posters flying in the air. June 16th, is tr.e day set for a large negro excursion io Augusta. Rev. Billiug3, the Bapiist minister at Packsville, Clarendon County, had his barns burnt last Friday night. This is another inc-ndiarism, it is thought. Health and happiness are relative condi tions ; at any rate, there can be little happi ness without health. To give the body its full measure cf strength and energy, the blood shouid be kept pure and vigorous, by the use of Ay er's Sarsaparilla aim (PERRY DAVIS'.) A Sure and Safe Remedy in every case and every kind of Bowel Complaint ls This s a true statement and it can't be made too strong or too emphatic. It is a simple, safe and quick cure for Cramps, Colic, Diarrhea, Cough, Colds, Croup, Eheuma*Tsm, Neuralgia, Toothache. TTO sizes, 25c. and 50c. Keep it by you. Beware of Imitations. Buy only the Genuine-Perry Davte'. Sold Everywhere. " The J msy Corner" Those wishing to buy goods at a smaller price than they ever bought i hem for before, will do well to visit oar store on . .-.-1 Tuesday and Wednesday NEXT. --^ Below are a few of our leaders: They are only an index to thc mauy bargaios we will offer on the above dates. -Domestics 2 cases Androscoggin Bleach, 36-in, 6c. 1 case Fruit of the Loom, 36-in, 6^c. 1 case Sea leland, 36-io, ic. -Linens A Dice bleached Damask, 54-io, 19a. A better bleached Damask. 57-in, 29c. A splendid R,ed Damask, 58 in, 23c. A satin-finished Bleach Damask, 67-in, 50c. Colored Dolleys (warranted Linen, 2c each. Red Fruit Dolleys, 14 inches square, 34c per doz. Bleached Table Napkins (dinner size) 59e per doz. White Goods. In this department the styles are too varied to quote prices. The knife will not be spared, though, and this will be your oppor tunity of the season. Ask to see those white and colored dotted Swisses at 10c. They were made to sell for more money. The assortment of shades are light blue, nile, canary, pink, red, navy and black. On the above daites special prices will be quoted on Towels, Bed Spreads, Mos quito Canopies, Mattings* Rugs, Window Shades, Lace Curtains, Art Squares and Oil Cloths. 4* iltf*m itf*ft* s-The special prices on the MM 111<DOl Wvl """above Bargains will not de bar you from cur Premium Offer. Bring your cash and coupon card, and get the benefit of all you can, while you can. The Jj uniter Jjry Jjoods Jo., Sumter, S. C. New Home Sewing Machines. As stated before, we are selling the justly celebrated New Home Sewing Machine. But we didn't bring them here to keep, and we wish every one to have a New Home, and we wish the ma chines to have New Homes also, so that everybody will be happy. We are also selling a nice and varied line of bicycles, both ladies5 and gents, and juveniles. Parties wishing to pur chase will do well to examine our's as we try to make both prices and terms satisfactory. We are agents for MONARCHS and IMPERIAL Bicycles. Our present location is at Monaghan's store, Main Street. H. Hurlly. Sumter, S. C , April 19, 1897.