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WEDNESDAY, NOV 17,1807. |P~_ Entered ca the Post Office at Sumter, S C.. ai Second deus Matter. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. German Kali Works. Cromwell k Go-An Accident. H. Harby-Tbaoksgiring Ride, i Wants-A Lad. Trespass Notice. J ?. W. De Lor me-Ho lida v Gooda. 8, lt. McCall-Timber Land For Sale. Ssiaia Sirs. Elisabeth Thomson-Citation. Sch warts Bros- We Hear Lots Nowadays Eogene Hogan-A Batcher That Knows His Business^ PERSONAL. BB BJ Hist Emmie Saunders, of Hagood, is in the citj. - Miss Blanche DeLome is ri? i ting ber sis? ter, Hts. Chas. Kingsmere. Mr. Jas. R. Ligon who bas beso ic tbe city for several days, is off on another trip. W. 3, Ingram, Ei?q , tri H leave the cit j this afternoon VD be absent several days. Mi?? Mabeile Dove, who bas been visiting relative* in tina city for several weeks, re? turned home tbis morning. ?re Frank M. Mikeii, of Atlanta, after ? stay of several weeks witb/tbe family of Mrs. R. ll. Mikell, bas gone to Columbia to' visit relatives. Ur. Jack Cranston of Augusta, spent Monday io tbe city. That night bf? and a party of frieo&a were- eater tai ned at a supper given by Mr Abe Ryttenberg. .> Tbeiladies of tbe Methodist Church bave decided; to give a dinner on salesday in Jana* nry. Tbe reel boase of Monaghan Hose company is draped io mourning as a mark pf respect for Alderman R. P. Monagaban. Rev. J. W. Danser wiU preach s special 8*rmoa to the members of tbe Junior Order United American Mechanics on Sunday night. ' Boil mau Bros , tbe old established shoemeo ; br?e ? largs stock of new and f*sbionable shoes which they are advertising in this paper. City, coen ty and State taxes are now doe and payable and oohes tbe proper :y owners get a move on themselves there will be a whole lot of delinquents wbea tb?! books are dosed. The excellent resolta obtained in Darlington county by the ase of day on s^ndy roads shou'ri encourage the county board to con? ti o ne the work oo this line began last year on 'tbe Stateburg ro*d Tbe sand bed near Soot Pouch branch was converted into a first class bard road ny tue u#c o' day over tbe sand* and it would be a great thiojj for all . wno travel the roads leading into tbis dty if tbe good work could be continued. Donne the month ending November 15tb, county Treasurer Scarborough has wririen a few more than nine hundred tax receipts, re? ceiving SK?,675 62 in taxes. Last year dur? ing, tbe first month be issued more .than fif? teen hundred receipts and collected aboot the same amount of money as tbis year Tbe difference ia the cumber of receipts is due to a falling cfT in ?beVoHect?on of poll taxes ss compared with last year and also ?o the fact tfoat the large property owners are pay? ing: taxes more promptly. Tbe annual bal! of the Sumter Club which will be given on Thursday evening, will sur? paie previous effortB of the Club and ss look Ied forward to with anticipations of pleas? ure by tbe Club members ano their invited gues*e. 'No invitations bave bee* issued to residents of this ?ty, as all b>dy friends of tbs members are always welcome, visitors to { the Club, and it has been understood by all . tb? i they ar? expected to attend A na ro? ber O f invitations have been febt oat of town . sad s large attendance is expected. Mr. job? M. Tindal, wbo Is a candidate for tba posteaastership of this dty, has re? moved from bis home at Tindals and is now a resident ot the City of Sumter. It is tbe general opinion that Mr. Tindal, wbo ie an old time Republican, bas a strong grip on tbe post office, and his removal to tbis dty is a move to strengthen, bis candidacy and make . bis appointment more certain Tbe term of Capt. P. P, Gaillard, tbe incumbent, expires next month and the various candidates for tbe position are all on the anxious bench,, waiting in fear and trembling tc . bear some? thing drop. Bach of them bas various and " sand?? reasons to advance tn support of their belief and hope that tbe coveted plum will fall into bis lap. Nobody knows anything with certainty about tbe appointment, or if they do they ar? very careful in keeping their knowledge concealed from the public, and no ; one ia prophesying who will kuock down . - tbe persimmon. Why will you boy bitter nauseating tonio* when Carawara Tasteless Ctiiil T?ale ia aa pleasant as Lemon Syrup. Toar druggist is authorized to refand the money in every case where it fa?a to care. Price. 5o cents. Quarterly Boll of Honor. Tbe exercises at tbe Graded School Mon day morning were attended by a larger num? ber of patrons and friends of the school than ever present cn a similar occasion. The pro? gramme, as published below, was car? ried out. Mr. Herbert wbo con6 neted the devotional exercises, made an interesting ad? dress that was thoroughly enjoyed by al) present, pupils as wdl as teachers and visit? ors. Devotional Exercises-Tbe Rev. ?. G. Her? bert. Song by School-Angry Words. Short Address-Rev T. G. Herbert. Soc g by School-Pilgrims' Chorus. Poetic selections by Grsdes. Song by School-Sailor'8 Lullaby. Tbs quarterly roll of bono?, wbicb was read by Superintendent Edmunds, is as fol- j lows: First Grade, thirst Di vision-Frank Tetcher, Christine Muller, Emma Baker, Eogene Dick, Jessie Elerod Special Mention-Charlie \ Tat??, Weaddl Levi, Paul Bovinas, Walter .Sanders. First Grade, Second Division-Riley Brad ham, Ollie Delger, Louise Carson, Le Ree Pate, Fred Nash. Special Mention-Julius Seymour, Marguerite McLeod, Lissie Free . saan. Francesca Teieber. Second Grade-Bertha Bnltman, Helen Bett, Mary Belle Scott, Edna 'Stack, Willie Branson. Special Mention-Katie Keels, Bessie Stuckey, Marie DeLonne, Etta Cat tino Van Cleave Parrot, Jennie Chandler. Third Grade-Bartow Walsh, Katie Clark, Charlie McGrath, Annie Joy. Honorable Meo tien-John Lee. Fourth Grade-Marr Hall, Harry Humbert, Maude Stuckey, Floreces Keels. Fifth Grade-Elma Eppe. Douglass Ged? dings, Grace Randie, Mary Gaillard, Guig nard Jones, Edwsrd McCotchea. Sixth Grade-isidore Teicher, Lnla Wind? ham. Honorable Mention-Mamie Brown, Warren Moise. Seventh Grade-Rotb McLanrio. Eighth Grade-Armida Moses, Christine a|cKageo, Selma Naeb, David McCallom, Ceci! Wilson, Guy Warren. Special Mention -Octavia Hill. _ Something Nice. If you want somethieg real nice ss well as useful for a present for either a ladytor gentle? man, read Dr. DeLorme's advertisement and then look over the choice line of goods be is n&riog. MARRIAGE. Cards bave been issued announcing tbe marriage of Mr Jos. M. Chandler of tb is ciij to Hiss Lizzie Reese, of Anderson, on on November 22d DEATH. Mr. Whitsun Durant a native ao? form? er resident of thia ouotj died on Tueiday, Nov. 9, at Langley, S. C., where he baa re? sided for sometime His remains were inter? red at St. Luka'a church last Thursday. RICHARD P. MONAGHAN DEAD. A Popular Van and a Public Spirited Citizen Passes Away. Dsilr Item, Nov. 12. Mr. Richard P. Monaghan died this morn ing at 3 o'clock, after a brief illness, of con. geatioo of tba longs. Mr. Monaghan was a native of thia city and waa bat forty three years old, but from bia early manhood had beeo prominently identified with the basion* circles ot Sumter. He wat nott! the first of this ve?r, when be met with business reverses, the head of one of tbe largest general mer? chandise establishments in the place aod had been for many years extensively engaged in the lien business. His holdings of real estate in this city and county were large and valua? ble, bat the financial embarrassment that forced him to suspend business, involved bis entire property and be died a poor man. No chiten of Sumter bad more true friends than be who lies still in death, and a feeling of sadness pervades the entire community His waa a generous and kindly nature, and he gave treely of his means toward every " pub? lic enterprise that bore the promise of benefit to the city ; toward all objects of charity be was gener?os with that freehanded liberality, characteristic ot those who delight in doing good. Is there not reason for sadness j among those who were associated with him j and knew him ai bis real worth ? He was at the lime of ha death a member of the Board of Aldermen and a director of tba Bank of Sumter. He bad ser red on the City Council longer than any of his associ?tes, his popu? larity forcing bim to consent to re-election bi-enmaliy for ten or twelve years. God rest thee, Dick Monaghan, a kinder, more genial soul never lived in Sumter ; your kindly face and hearty laugh have been sadly missed on the streets for many months, but there was ever present in tbe bears of your frieods tba hope that yon would ere long re? turn to the old familiar places that once knew yon so j well, but now that hope is forever removed ead we know that the fina! fare wolla have beau said. IN HONOR OF THE LATE AL? DERMAN MONAGHAN. Resolutions Adopted. City Council held a special meet? cg Sat urday morning aod adopted appropriate resolutions io reference to tbe devh of Aldermao Rich? ard P. Monaghan. The resolutions were ordered published. It ? waa arranged that Mayor Bos sard, Aldermen S bore,. Fraser, Reid, Moses, Harby and McLanrin, Clerk and Treasurer C M. . Hurst, .Jr , Corpora-ion Coui'Sel T. B. Fraser, Superintendent of S. roers Tribble, Health Officer Reardon, Cbisf of Police 3radford, Assistant Chief Werks, Policemen Gallagher, Jones, Smith, Barwick and Seymour w?u!d assemble at Ci ty . Hall at 9 30 o'clock Su oday moroiog and attend the fbneral in a body, as a mark of respect to the memory of the late Alderman. Funeral of Richard P. Monaghan Tbe funeral services over the remains of the late Richard P. Monaghan were held Sun? day morning in St. Law/ebce Catholic Church Thc esteem and love in wblcb be w?e held bj ail classes in this city was evi? denced ip some measure by the very large assemblage at tb? church, which could not .eat a half of those present. The services of j the chorea were read by Rev Father A. J. McNeill and the body was taken to the ceme? tery and interred. The pall bearers were: Hon. Altamont Moses, Maj M. Moise, Dr J: A. Mood, Capt. Jno. Reid, Capt. B. G. Pierson, Messrs Geo. F. Kppereofi, S J. Doone aod C. B. StnbU. The Mayor and Aldermen, city officials, members of tba police force and the members of the fire department attended and marched 10 the funeral procession from the house to the church aod thence to the cemetery. TRIBUTE OP RESPECT. Resolutions by City Council in Res? pect to Alderman Monaghan. Cf U5C1L CHAMBSB, SOMTSR, S C., Nov. 13, 1897. At a special meeting of the City Council, held this day, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted - Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God to remove from our midst by death, RICHARD P. MONAGHAN, oae of the Aldermen of this city: Be it Resolved: 1. That in the death of Mr. Monaghan, the City of So inter has lost aa efficcer who was deserving of much gratitude for bis long and faithfol service. 2. That we mooro the death of an upright and honorable citizen ; and hereby tender our beartitet sympathy to his bereaved family. 3 That a page ic onr minute book be in? scribed to his memory. 4. That these resolutions be published io tbe city papera, and a copy be sent to the family of the deceased C. M. HcasT, JR , City Clerk. DEATH AT WEDGEFIELD. A Well Known Young Man Dies. Wedgefield Nov. 13.-Mr. Joho Singleton died at 12.15 o'clock this morning, after a long Hngeiiog illness, hi tb? twenty-ninth year of bia age. The Interment will take place in Statebburg Church yard to-morrow, Sunday, at ll 30 o'clock. Renae x ber we bandle more Stoves than any other dealer, aod eau afford to give yon bet? ter bargains. T. S. Sea fe Sept. 29 \ *mm i i mm WILL 8URPRISB COMPET . ITORS. News and Courier's Opinion of Mr. Graham's Irrigation Experi meut. Mr. W. M. Graham, of Sumter, it is re? ported from that place, has a flowing Arte aiao well, just bored, and is preparing to ex? periment next year in cultivating his straw? berry crop by artificial irrigation. We violate no confidence when we say that Mr. Graham is organizing tbe greatest eurpriBe for bis agri cu?taral neighbors and competitors thnt they b?ve ever bad.-Ne*s and Conner tSi 3ost Congh Spray Tastes Good, usc fg} (Ti in time. Sold by druggist*. gi THE MAYOR'S COURT Barton Levan Up For Cowhiding a Chinaman. Tbe Mayor's Court was mom interesting than usual llondty morai 17 m d the nodienc* was consequently mucb larger than it bas been at recent sessions Tbe pri#oriers at the bar w*re Barton Le?an and Wong Sing, tbe laiter a Chinese laun? dryman, who recently arrived io the city and purchased the laundry run for some time t>y Hong Gong. The charge* against them were disorderly conduct, fighting on the streets and disturbing the peace. When arraigned Levan plead guilty and the Chinaman ?aid be did not understand what tbe Clerk meant by guilty or uot guilty. Clerk Hurst pro? ceeded to ezplaio the matter to bim, conclud? ing by a?king if be, Wong Sing had been fighting on tbe street lagt night Tbe Celes? tial replied promptly, ''No! No! No I some? body beat me." Leran testified, when put on the stund, that he had been to Columbia and had just return? ed and was 00 the way to bia borne, when be beard tbe report of a gun near hts house. Running to his gate be met bis father and several other men and was informed that a Chinaman bad attempted to break into bis house, but bad been prevented by bis father, Joe Leran, who lives next door. Joe was alarmed br the screaming of Barton Logan's wife and ber sister, wbo were tbe only persons at home, and ran out with his gan to captare the maq whom he saw 00 tbe piazza Tbe Chinaman attempted to escape over the fence, bot was halted by a threat that he would be shot: The Chinaman then approached Joe and grappled with htm, 6onily escaping through tbe gate. Joe then fired at him, bot missed the Chinaman, who was roooia?at top speed. Barton came up town as soon as he was informed of tbe matter ?nd met the [ Chinaman on Libeity Street. He wanted to take tbe Chinaman back to bis home for iden? tification, but he refused to go. Bar'on 'hen let in on bim with a whip, giving bim a severe thrashing before be and Wong Sing were arrested by Policeman Seymour. Tbe statements of Barton Levan were cor? roborated by Joe Leran and other witnesses. Mayor Boisard imposed tbe Dominai fine of $1 on Barton for riolnting the ordinance against fighting on tbe streets. Wong Sing waa be!d for trial to-morrow on the charge of disturbing the peace aad attempting to bre?k into a bouse. Tbe trial was postponed on account of tbe ?bsenca of several important witnesses. The Mayor Makes Allowances on Account of Wo og Sing's Igno? rance of English. Wong Sing, who received a cowhiding Sunday night fjpr trying to enter kartoo Levan'8 boase was tried io the jyor's Court Tuesday "?orning, found guilty of tres? pass and disturbing the peace and tined $5, wbicb was paid. j \ He bas been confided io tbe Guard Bouse since bis arrest on Sunday night, and this imprisonment and tbe fine imposed was deemed sufficient punishment by the Mayor, wbo s tn ted that be was disposed to deal len? iently with the cnlpnt on account of his igoorance of tbe Bbglish language and tbe customs ct tbe country. Wong Sing, paid bis fine promptly and thanked the. vourt be.'ore leaving. Th9re is no doubt l u?, tbat be baa oeen laugbi a les? son and will be more circumspect in bis future movements ard visitations Two cigbta aod a.d*y in the guard house, five dol? lars io casb and a severe cowhiding are a dear price to pay for going where be was. uot in? ri led 1 Remember we are Headquarters fVr To j s and Xmas goods. T C. Sc?ff- Sept. 29. (JLfcM?ON Wins. The < arolina Boys are Wondering How it Happened Special to D?ily Item Colombia, 8. C. NOT. 10-The Clemson College football ?e. m defeated the South Carolina College team to-day by a score of 20 'o 6. Tbe game w?e witnessed by an immense crowd and was hotly contented from start to finish. The Clemson C?ll*ce team showed their superior training ai d were easily the winners. The Carolina boys are oow wondering how it all h np pea ed. Later -No deaths. Entertainment Postponed. Tbe King's Daughters have decided to post? pone the Cnrysanthemum Musicale, announc? ed fo- the 17tb. until the 22d instant, on ac? count of the Mus eal Eentertaioment which was he'd ?t the residence of Mrs. Jas. D. Gralwin yesterday erenlng. The interval between now and the 221 will be utilized by the Kine's Daughters in perfecting the pro? gramme. There will be several additions to the published programme that those who at? tend the M us ic*ie will appreciate. A A Strong Fortijf?cation. Fortify the body against disease by Tutt's Liver Pills, an abso? lute cure for sick headache, dys? pepsia, sour stomach, malaria, constipation, jaundice, bilious? ness and all kindred troubles. "The Fly=Wheel o? Lire" Dr.Tutt;' Your Liver Pills are the fly-wheel of life. I shall ever be grateful for the accident that brought them to my notice. I feel as if I hada new lease of life. J. Fairleigh, Platte Cannon, CoL Tutt's Liver Pills WHEN YOUR BEAU GOMES Music is in order these delightful evenings, ?od the better the Piano the better the music. For every sort ol music, vocal or instrument? al, the - STUFF PEAMOS Are by long odds the best. Our Pianos, a* a prominent musician just said, "The Stieff Piano is the representative A ru?: icm Piano, and it bas no superior io this or a<-v other country " If von want a gem in the household, gat a StirfF Piano. Accommodating terms. Send for illustrated catalogue. Baltimore, 9 N Liberty Street. Wnsbingion, 521 Eleventh St , N. W. Cbarlo-te, N C., 213 N Tryon St. Norfolk^, Va., 416 Main St An Accident May result from negligence. But it's your fault if you neglect to get our prices before buy? ing your Groceries. WE ARE OFFERING SOME SPECIAL BARGAINS THIS WEEK, Which it will pay you not to miss. ! . ' * ~ The holidays are near at hand. Wo haye made heavy purchases early at low oost for Cash, and are able to s apply nearby merchants at inside prices, aod save freights from a distance Don't fail to get oar prices on Gaudies, Cak03 and Crackers, Nuts, Raisins, Evaporated and .'Dried Traits of all Sinus. Small Fancy Cream Cheese at low price Another oar load of Fionr to be sold at onoe below market prices We carry :he largest and moat oomplete lice of Cigars, Cheroots and Cigarettes of any hons* io ibis section of the State. Exclusive agents aod headquarters for The American Tobaoo Co's goods. Special attention paid to mail orders. Cresswell & Co. Flour America Use the Old Reliable PATAPSCO SUPERLATIVE PATENT FLOUS, Ground froiu the cream of Maryland nod Virginia wbent, stands io tbe lead not only at borne bot in foreign markets. For rurity, strength and uniform quality it has no equal. If you want tbe best be sure you get this brand For sale by CROSSWELL & CO. It makes more Loaves ofl Bread than any other Flour. Sept 1. ? Football Sane on Thanks giving: should remind you that your own foot? ball needs proper attention Weather i? usually oold, damp and raw at that time, and you will need a pair of our Egg Toe French or Rossiao calf skin, vici kid. Box Caif or Patent Leather shoes if you wish to keep healthy, com? fortable and up fo-date in the style> of your footwear. Large line of Ladies and Baby Shoes just received Large Lino of Trunks and Yalises. Bultmann & Bros, Opposite Court House. OF Oyerstocks, Et?. Not Ahe case ,-in this Store. New Dress Goods New Cloaks -and Wraps. New Things Fiod Room here Weekly. No accumulation of old slow moving merchandise on oar shelves and counters. "Se Right Kind and Right Prices, make ocrs seil while new. TOY LAND IN OUB STORE. We begin opening to-day goods fer our oew Holiday Toy Department. From the different Toy center? we have gathered all the contrivances of iogectiooa brains to enter? tain and amase oar Junior Public. This selection of Toys will make glad the hearts of children, great and small. Watch for our Grand Window Displays Its a wise family that does the toy buying early ; you get tbe cream and skip the crush. Friday, as usual, Bargain Day? -The day we've famous made by values such as these Calicoes ] Indigo Blues, > Mournings, Choice of j Fancies and Shirtings, Merino Suitings, regular Sc for New Dress Outings, regular 5c for Amofkeag, Teazle Dronnes-never sold less tbao 10c, fo, the sale, Brown Homespun | S. S., Brown Hoaespuo fR R. Sea bland 36-in, 7c quality, COHORTS. 2 bales full size heavy Comforts. These for the sale, 20 extra sizes, covered both sides with 8<ftioe, regular $1.25 for 1 bale eitra fice Satine Comforts, pure carded cottoo, regular $1.75 for 3 pieces Red Damask, 25c quality, 3 pieces Red Damask, 35c quality. 2 pieces White Damask, for the day, 5 uiecea White Damask, worth 60c, Friday's price, Eiderdown, in all colors, 5 pieces all linen Toweling, regalar 10c, for Friday, Special lot of Capes and Cloaks, go in the gale-Don't miss the chance. 4c 6c 4c 8c 3?c 4|c 5c 47c 89c 1 29 16c 23c 38c 44c 23c >7c Carpets, Bugs, aal TOL?OTT Shades? Ingrain Carpets 35c, quality Ingrain Carpets, 45c quality, Ingrain Carpets, 60c quality, Three-ply Carpets. 75c quality, 25 Velvet and Mcquette Rags, 27 x 54, regular $1.50 at 20 Smyrna Rugs, 30 x 72, regular $2 25, special, 20 Smyrna Rugs 27 X 54, regular $1.50, sale price, 15 Smyrna Rugs, 18 x 36 regular 75c. Window Shades, eix styles, complete size, 3x6 feet, Window Shades, 10 styles, Dado or Fringed Opaque Cloth, regular 40c to 50c-Friday only, 23c 44c 59c 1.19 1.79 1.29 62c 17c 29c TEXTS spasms. 20 11-4 White Quilts, hemmed, special for the sale, 73c 15 10-4 White Quilts, for Friday, 63c 15 10-4 White Quilts, for Friday, 49c 10 linss of Novelty Dress Goods at Sc to 39c yard. Deeds Not Words! This year's customers must be ours a twelve months hence. The values we give are our best advertisement. Schwartz Bros. Originators and Maintainers of Low Prices _in Sumter? s t Cts. Cotton Necessitates Low Prices, and down they go* It is the gigantic cash values we are. offering this season which are moving our goods but they are not GOING FAST ENOUGH. ._ We have bought too many goods and They Must Go Regard? less of Profit* We pay cash, and you get the benefit Don't put off, or you may not get some of the bargains we are offering in Dress Goods. Remember our entire stock reduced. Cloaks aod Capes st your price jost so you getfabove the cost. The biggest assortment io the city to select from. Ooe bale 36 inch Sea Island, worth 5c for 3Jc. One bale 36 inch Sea Island, worth 6|o, for 5c. Ooe bale drilling, worth 7c, for 5o. Ooe case f-Bleach, worth 5o. for 3fc 1 case 36 loch Bleach, worth 53, for 4c. 2 cases 36 inch Fruit of tbeJLoom. worth 7c, for 6|c. 2 cases 36 iooh Aodro>coggin, worth 7Je, for 6Jo 10 4 brown Sheetiog, worth 15e, for 12c 10 4 brown Sheeting, worth 22c, for 18c 9 4 bleached Sheetiog, worth 22c. for 17o. 10 4 bleached Sheeting, worth 25c, for 18c See the oew prioes OD white Quilts, Blankets, Ladies' Vest and Hosiery. SHOES. SHOES. SHOES They must go, although they have just been turned out of the factories. Oar $3.50 for $3. Our $3 for $2 65. Our $2 50 for $2 20. Oar $2 25 for $2. Our $2 for $1 89. These are the Val Oottenhoffer Shoes, atd every pair guaranteed. Respectfully, he ^umter Jjry jjoods Po. REGULATORS OF PRIOES FOR SUMTER, S. 6.