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* nPHESUA X. Jgyg 15. iS98~ Entered at the Poet O?ee at Sumter, S &. a? Second Class Matter. HEW ADVSBTISBaiEN^S. Stieff Pianos. 6?eoa Springs. Seo warta Bros-Next Friday. H. Barby-Cetrera in a Trap. Nomioatioas-W B Seal J. Sd ?io Bern* bert, T V. Walsh, J Wm Stokes. PEESOI?AI?. M ra. li. Moise and children bare reta med from Charleston. Capt. T. IS. Johnatoa returned last week from Waihiitgton Maj H. F. Wilapa baa goo* to Asheville, 5. C., to spend a few days. Miss Beth Oovah retorced to ber borne ia Cberew OB 55a tu rda j morning. Jodge J H. Hudson was to ?wo fora s::ort time Sn turd* j mora tog. Miss Dais? Baldwin, of Rockingham, N C , ie tbe guest of Mist Ida StaesiU. Miss fattie Scarborough, of Bishop ville, ia visiting tba family of Mr. A. C. Durent. Mr. Robt Kelly, of Charleston, ? io the city visiting hts brother, Ber. W. A. Kelly. Col. D. P Dnoeao and family left on Sat - ordey morning for their sommer home io Sa inda. Hr. B R Kath arrived to the city? few days srnce from a trip through tbe Sooth? west. Jodee R . 0. Watts left Satorday morning for Laurens, where he will spend several weeks. Miss M ?on ie Dinkies who baa been attend? ing Winthrop College, is at booie for ' be sum i. mer vacation. Mr. and Mrs. W. D Mel toe, of Ccicmhia, have beso viw?og relatives at Samnwirtoo for the past ten days. Mr. and Mrs. D. J. MeKiever, who have beta visitJoj- in Char lesion, reto rn kd borne oo Saturday morning Miss B. C. Mallard, of Greeley ville, who ba? been visiting friends io Magooi?a, spent Friday io tb? city on oer way home Mr. J. W. Jobosoo, representing the AQ gosta Evening Herald, bas beeo io the etty in tbe isteten of bis paper, for tbe past few days. Mr. Julio? L. McCallum who bas bees io bonoesa is Knoxville, Tena , for two years or u ore, iain the city oo a visit to his pa? rent*. Caders W. L Moise, Sng?ish WiHiemsoo, A Istoe Stab os, El vio Staore aod Jack Mose?, rei urned Wednesday from Clemson Co! lege, .to apeod the Bummer. Mrs. W. J. Benioo arrived from Cberaw j last wetk to j jin her bestand. Capt. W. A. j Beaioa wbo recently c-me to rbis city to take charge of tbs Diamond Kacket Store. W: T Aycock, Seq., of Colombia spe n /yesterday io this city . Miss Data7 Nash is visit?og the family of Csp . J. P Brock at Sommt noa. Mi?s M tonie Briggs, of Summerton, is the guest of M sait Georgie ingram Mi?* Edoa Hogbsoa left this morning for : Ridge Springs to visit -relatives. Mi*s. Marie Lee, after spending, several weeks with relatives and friends in Columbia, ie urned booie yeaterdy. Tbs streets should be sprinkled oftener than once a day doria?.* protracted droegbt such as wa have bad for several weeks. Tba'water that Street Cotsmiffjiooer Tribble has poi; os uh? street* from tbe fire dy dran ta form oases olf wet moisture io a tea of dotty 4uat Iafitatiooo nave been sent out by the Alumni Association of the Graded School to the Aonuai deception which will he gs veo on theeveoitig of June16tb. 2?Tba swimcaiog pool it not as popular thia aeasoa as it ?ras last, lt is a fi oe place for a swim, aod ?bsre ts a constant overflow of pare fr testan water from it. A very fine crop of oaltt bat beeo harvested by the farmers of this county, lt it said to be the largest and bett crop produced io Sumter for a great many ) ears. Tbe Sooday Schcol of the Magnolia Street .Methodist Church bad their annual picnic at Pocotsligo last Friday. Quite a good crowd wat present and all report Oaviog ?peru a de* hgbtfal time Mr. L?onard Strother, su per itend en t of Mr. W. M. Graham's far ai, got bit right sooolder brokeo Wednesday afternoon by a horse tbat he wat riding failing with him. He wat doing very well yesterday afternoon. All of the physicians in this city aod tba Health Officer are keeping a abarp lookout for new entra of smallpox. Nooe have brea dis? covered io nearly three weeks asd the last patieoi bas been discharged from the pest boote. It it time for Maootng, Cam de o aod Oiber placet ta remove the quarantine agaiost Sumter, especially since tbe disease bas broken oat ia tome of the places that have quarantined i garnet this city. There it ao smallpox feo Sumter oow, tb?, epidemic that wat feared bat beet checked aod the disease stamped out. These are tacit that thos#who have peso talkiog to mocb about smallpox ta Sumter should remember. Don't forget to mention the facts wheo talk tag or writing to those whom voa warned to keep away from the to ru while there was smallpox here. It it jost at importaot to tell good "news as bad, and its not treating your town right not to tell the facts wheo they are to itt credit after having spread bad oews broadcast over tbe conn try There xs oo smallpox io Somier, aod there bas oeen oo oew case within more than two weeks. AU patients bate recovered ?od have beeo dis? charged from the peat boote.. There are s tili some people who are fearfoi of coming to Sumter oo account of smallpox, bot they beloag to minority that is daily decreasing io numbera. The writer is io formed that io some of oor neigh nor iog towns the sttertioo is seriously made that smallpox it epidemic in this city aod for any? one to come here it to roo % seri?os risk. It is about time for toch reports to slop, tod the esople who circulate them mast do so malidootly, for the fact that tbete bas not beeo a case of smallpox io this place or aoy where oear it witbio more theo three weeks, that the last patient waa dismissed from the pest boose more tbao tea days ago, and that the camp of detention was abandoned more tbao two weeks ago for lack of occupant*, bas beeo published io every daily paper io the State and should bare come >o tbe knowledge of ail intelligent peo? ple. In ?o far as srx?al!?pox is concerned Somier is to day the safest place io the State, for the vaccination has been moat thorough aod com j. ?et? a?- d tbe disease, tboogb it bad gained a foothold oefore discovered by the physicians, has been so successfully managed by-the physicians, the Board of Health and the Ci'T Couocil that it bas t>en f-ffeci cally stamped oat. Sumter i* Getter tff, io so far ?s safety from contagion ia concerned, than if thete had noe teen a sir ele case in the city. We bave bad it, aid rid me city ot i: by tbe adoption of energetic and scientific methods j of treatment and prevention. , j MARRIAGE Dr Robert Turner aod Miss Mary Wilsen were married oo Thursday. Rev. Mr. Pat? terson performing the ceremony. Tbe mar? riage was a quiet borne affair at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Joseoh E. Wilton, of Magnolia. It was witnessed by tbe im? mediate family aod a few intimate friends oolj. Dr. and Mrs. Tamer left itt once for Hartwell, Ga., where they wilt *wil! maha their home. Dr. Turner is a well known and snccesafol dentist of Hartwell, being: the senior member of tue firm of Tur? ner ? Durant. DEATH. Rev. H. A. Bass died at 10 3D o'clock Mon? day moroiog at the residence of Mr. L. W. Gordoo. Tbe funeral services were beld at Lewis Chapel yesterday at 9 a. m. The wife of Mr. Hickson L. Cook, of Raft? ing Creek, section master at Hagood on the Camden Road, died oo Saturday, Juoe 11th. Mrs. W. W Geddioes, died at ber home in this city on Sunday afternoon after a loog and painful illness of consumption. Tbe remains were takeo to Pinewood oo Monday and interred. The deceased was thirty-four year* o c at tbe time of ber death. She leaves a busband aod several children to moora tbe loss of a wife aod mother. Late to bed and early to rise, prepares a maa tor bis borne in tue skies Early to bed and a Little Early Riser, tbe pill tbat makes life longer and wiser.-Hogbsoo.Ltgoo Co. It would be* a good idea to water M ti o Street all tbe way to the depot regularly dur? ing dry weather It is the most frequently used thoroughfare io town and is aoout the dost test S M. Geary, Pieraon, Mich, writes: ,:De Wit i's Witch Hszei Salve is corio ? more piles here to-day tbao all other remedies combined. It cures eczema aod all other skin diseases.'' BogbsoO-L goo Co. The biggest pic oic of tbe season will. be given to-day at Cain's Mill. A large crowd will attend and a pleasaot day is anticipated bj all wno are planning to go. "One Minute Cough Core is the best p rel? axation I have ever solder used and I can't say too moch io ita praise." L M. Keoooo, Merchaot, Odell, Ga.-Hugbsoo Ligoo Co. Rose Benbow, a colored 'woman wbo ive i ic the neighborhood of Bronson's Iroo Woiks died suddenly Saturday. Coroner Meses io vestigated the case and ascertained that the woman died from lack of attention. The Cuban qoesnon and*, political issues sink into insignificance with tbe man wbo siffers from piles. What he most desires, is rt-lief De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve cares piles - Hoghsoo-Lig^o Co. Letters to -members of the Samter ?Light Ia>antry should be addressed as follows: * Third Division, First Army Corps, Co M, First S C. V. Infantry, Camp Geo. H. Thomas, Ly tile, Ga " The tobacco crop in this county, aod, io fact, throughout the tobacco regioo of tba State is suffering severely from the drought, and ornes* rain falls in sufficient quantity to thoroughly wet toe groood within a few days tbe crop will ce damaged beyond recovery. Tbe beman aachioe starts but once and stops bat once. Toa can keep it going - loog eataod mo?t regularly by using De Witt's Little Eirty Risers, the famous little pills for constipation and all.stomach aod liver trou? bles -Hogbson-Ligoo Co. Tbe cbaoge ia schedule of the eveoirg train from Colombia will not be approved by tb? crowd that goes to ibe depot every after? noon to help the irain come io. S. E Parker, Sharon, Wis , writes :-"I have tried De Win's Witch Hazel Salve for itching piles aod it always stops them io two min?tes I consider DeWitt's Witch Haze! Salve the greatest pits cure oo the mar ket "-Haghsoo-Ligoo Co. Mr. Charlie White of the Maooiog Guards, Major Tompsoa's Ballal ion, is ill witt pneu? monia in Colombia. His mother who lives ia this city, has been at his bedside since Wednesday, be ia at the Col m bia Hospital where everything possible ia being done fdr him. S C. P. Jones, Milesborg, Pa , writes : "I have osed DeWitt's Little "url? Risers ever since they were iotrodoced here aod most say I have never used aoy pills io my family darius' forty y^rs of boose keeping that gave such satisfactory resalta as a laxa? tiva or cathartic" Haghsoo-Ligon Co. The Mayor's court woold have te go oot of business these days were it not for Lum Mathis. He gets drunk just as soon as be completes one seoteoce on the streets and em raise the wherewithal! to purchase a pint o forty-rod. Lom was ap to court Friday aod was lucky, for be waa given only $2 or four days. Ooe M ioate is not long, yet relief is ob? tained in half that time by ; be ase of One Mioate Coagh Care. It prevents consump? tion and quickly cares cold<?, croup, bronchi? tis, pneumonia, la grippe and all throat and lang troubles Bogb*on*Ligoo Co. The peach crop ts said to be uocsuaily fire this year and the few early varieties tbat bave reen brought to towb thus far give promise of bearing oot all that bas been said concern? ing the quality of tbe fruit. A large croD of peaches and plenty of mel?os will reconcile a large element of the population to the pre? valence of war. Pitt's Car m io? tire is pleasaot to the taste, acts promptly, and never fails to give satis? faction It carries children over tbe critical period of teething. A few doses will demon? strate its superlative virtues. Ask your druggist for Pitta' Carminative J F W. DeLcrme. Jase Tbe annuel 6sh fry of Delgar ReH squad w?s given at Poco: aligo. Tuesday oigot of last week. The Ssh fry was complimentary tooee young lady friends of the members of tba squ?d aod was attended by quite a largs part?, all of whom spent a plaaaaot eveoing T. E. Rice, Druggist, Greensboro, Ga , writes ns follows : "Io tbe past eight years, I have sold more of Dr. Pitts' Carminante tbao all tbe soothing syrups, colic drops, abd other baby medicines com? bined " ?old by J. F. W. DeLorme. There were fine showers io sever*! ?ec ti oe s of the county Sunday evening, tut thegenrr 1 aod much needed rain did not materialize. Tbe showers fell in spots io different portions of the coant.v, a small branch frequently be? ing t e dividing ?>oe between a fioe shower and thc unbroken drought Tba general drought bas been broken at last, however, aod the believers io signs are free io their pr?dictions that a genera? rain is sore to fall wubin a few days. Success-Worth Knowing. 40 years' success io the South, proves Hughe's Tonic a great remedy for Chills and all Mala? rial Fevers. Better tbao Quinine. Guaran? teed, try it At Druggists iOc and $1 00 bottles. x 1 oct. AU physicians or heads of families failing to report wbcopmg cough or other contagious diseases, within twenty-four hours after discovery will be reported tu Board of Health by Health Officer Reardon. This is the only wey the Board of Health can prevent the spread of these diseases. If you have any distase due to impure or impoverished blood, like scrofula, salt rebum djepepsia, or eatarrb, iou should take Hood's Sarsaparilla and l.e promply cured. Hoon's Pill* are easy to take, easy to oper? ate. Core indigestion, biliousness ~35c LBE COUNTY REFEREE. Tho Supreme Court Will Appoint One to Take Testimony. Ia tbe Lee couoty matter before tb? sa prt-m? court tbis morning, Mr. R W. Shan?* ?od Messrs. Boyd & Brown filed the traverse to the last return and to morrow tbe court will appoint a referee to take testimony io tbe case Tbis result tbe attorneys bave been trjir-2 to avoid, as it involves a long delay, but tbe announcement will not create much nu r prise, as it bas been expected the last few days A final dfcis on is not looked for under several weeks. Mr. Purdr, for responden ts, filed an amend? ed return. Tbe coo rt bas decided to adjourn on the 16th until the Monday before the fourth Tuesday io November.-The State, June 9. JUDGES TO*MEET IN BANK. Called Together to Hear the Lae County Case Argued. Lee County id still clatmiog the atteotion of the sopreme court, and. ail of tte . circuit judges have been called to meet in Colum? bia on Aug. 2 to bear tbe arguments in tbe case bv attorneys for those in favor and those opposed to the new county. This calling of the circuit judges together is not often resorted to, and .bows thtt the questions to be argued are of great importance to the people interested Io th- o eantiroe tbe i-junction frayed for against t?e new county is granted The fol? lowing is the order issued yesterday : J R Segars, Jr., and other petitioners vs J. L ' PH rr ott. and others, respondents. A difference of opinion baviog arisen amongst^be justices of .this court as to what issues of fact io this case shall be referred to tba referee for bis determioatioo, and two of said justices baviog expressed a desire that all tbe circuit judges shall be called to the as siataoce of tbis court for the determination of that matter, in accordance with the provisions of secttoo 12 of article 5 of the constitution of the State. lt is ordered that tbe chief justice, or io his absence tbe presiding associate jus? tice t e authori zed and rt quested to call to the assi-tance of tbe sopreme court all of the judges-of the circuit court to meet io the su? preme oort room at Colombia on Toesday, the second d*y of August, next, at lo o'clock a. m., for the purpose of bearing a<;d deter? mining tbe matter above stated. It is furtber ordered that for the purpose of preserving the status quo peoding the litiga? tion, the respondents be restrained and en juned from doiog any of the ac's or per forming any of tbe duties required of or im? posed upon them by the provisions of an act entitled "in ?ct to establish Lee County," approved 19tfc of February, A D , 1898, rntil otherwise ordered nj tbeeonrt. ' HINBT MciTKR, C. J. A true copy. Atte*r : * - U ft Brooks, Clerk. 13th June, 1898. Bad management keeps more people io poor circumstance* tban any other one canse. To ba successful o-e must look ahead aod plan ahead so that wheo a favorable opportunity ..resents itself be ts ready to take advantage of it. A little forethought will also Save much exoeose and valuable time A prudent and ear?fit mao will keep a bottle of Cham? ber? tin's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem? edy io the boose, the sb i fi le* 8 fellow will wait until necessity compels it aod theo rnio bis best burse going fox a doctor and have a big doc or bill to p?7, besides ; one pays oat IS ?sets, 'be other is oat a hundred dollars ?nd theo wonders why his neighbor is getting richer while be is getting poorer. For sale by A. J. China. Rev A J Stokes, D. J). Emory College, Oxford, Ga , has conferred ?he degree of Doctor of Divinity opon Rev. A. J. Stokes, of tba Sooth Carolina Conference, and tn doing so bas honored tbe institution md bestowed jos r eec gonion where it was due Dr Stokes bas hundred* of friends ie this etty irrespective of^feoomioational Hu?s and they will, without exeeptioo, take pleasure ir. i sar o i og of the honor that bas been dome bim bj the leading educational institution of the Methodists of a sister state Dr Stokes wi;l war the honor gracefully and worthily, 'or be wiil go on in tbe eveo tonor of bis way unchanged and unspoiled by this or aoy other honor that may fall to his lot. We congrat?lale Dr. Stokes, but ijoragC' liege is to be congratulated also, for an honorary degree was never bestowed where it was more merited United Charities. Editor Daily Item : Noona in this community can fail to real? ize tbe necessity for some organ.zed system of charity to relieve worthy persons in indigent circumstances The poor we have always with os, aod the e re bestowed upon these unfortunate members of a uuiversal brother? hood is io som? degree a fair index to the Stage of ctviliz-uion we bave reacheo. No person baring ever so littU of the milk of human kindness, but that is toocbed at sight of a fellow creatare struggling wirb the problem of how ito get bread :o sostain life When that straggle is rendered more despetate by physical it.firmity, and the ab? sence of any possibility of self-help, we feel duty bound to lend a band to the extent of our ability. We all give away something, arc constant? ly giving, but there should be a combination of all foi ces Why cannot we organize a society in Snm'er looking to ibis end? A society wbose officers shall be oor very nest men and women Such an orgaoization ought to number foor or five buoored mem? bers, who ?boo ld contribute regularly what they can, to be distributed under tbe direc? tion of a discreet committee Pot a stop to all indiscrimina'e giving and refer applicants to tbe society, which will relieve them if tbe case is worthy and their wants real. Make a minimum a on tb ly fee, no that everybody who bas even a very small income may pay it, and not feel greatly inconvenienced; let others fix the -.mounts they will gire. Is not tome such effort deserving the earnest thought of our people? Yours truly, C. M. BURST, Jr. Mr. P. Eetcbam of Pike City, Cal., says : "During my briber's late sickness fro OJ sci? atic rheumatism, Chamberlain's Pain Balm was the only remedy that gave bim any re? lief." Many oubers bave testified to tbe prompt relief from pain wbicb tbis Iiuiment affords. For sale by A. J Cnioa. The candidates for county offices are slow in announcing themselves, but they will doubtless come io on the homestretch There are no ansouoced candidates for the Senate or House of Representatives, but tbere are several who will be announced at tbe proper time. Senator Altamont Moses will ne a candidate for re-election and it is thought that be will have opposition, although that is not fcnown with any degree of certainty. Senator Moses bas filled the position with i rredit to himself and to the entire satisfac? tion of a majority of bis constituents, cones quently it will take a strong and t>opul*r mao to m>tke any headway against bim in this campaign Tbe candidates for the douse are; not known, but rumor bas it that eeveral of j the present representatives will be in the race j and several oo?-n who have hitherto beeo with-*; out Legislatives aspirations. \ MAYOR'S COURT. The Vi ay or't Court is not doing a oig busi? ness these days, and any break ia the mo* o oto . y of idleness that has prevailed for many dava is welcomed bj the crowd that usually Sods p easure io attending the muni? cipal matinee. Monday morning there were two sinners, one plain drank and disabled and the other was up for disorder!/ conduct and interfer? ing with an officer ic the discharge of bia duty. Burgess Piowden w?s picked op on the street oo Saturday eight dead drunk and two limp to nungar. He was found guilty and rt quired to pay $2 or work for the city four days He paid the fine and departed William Stnttle interfered with officer Reardon and was run io. He was adjudged guilty and paid $2 for the fun of jabing a policeman. Yesterday George Brooks and London Thompson were tried for disorderly conduct, fighting and wrangling on the street Tbej were found guilty, and Thompson, who bas been oefore the court 6re times since Janu? ary, was sentenced to pay or work on the street? 8 days. Brooks) was let off with a fins of $1. Edward McCallum was caught last night riding a bicycle without a lighted Untern and this morning was on hm d to 8'and bis trial fae was found guilty, and a fi oe of $1 was imposed Alderman Hogbson tis acting Mayor in the absence of Mayor Wildon Change of Schedule The Atlantic Coast Line bas put oo a quicker schedule between Charleston and Greenville, the new schedule becoming effect? ire Sunday. The trmin leaves charleston at 7 a m , arrives Sumter 9 35, Colombia 10 50 and Greenville 2 30 p m. The down traio leaves Greenville at ll 45 a. m , arrives Colombia 3 30 p. m . Sumter 4 50 and Charleston 7.35 p m This is the quickest and most convenient schedule between' Charleston and the up country that the At? lantic Coast Line bas ever operated. I wa? seriously afflicted with a cough for several years, and last fall had a more severe cough than ever before. I have used many remedies without r?eei nog much relief, and being recomo ended to try a bottle of Cham? berlain's Cough Remedy, by a friend, who, knowing me to be a poor widow, gave it to me, I tried it, and with the most gratifying results. The first bottle relieved me very much and the second bottle bas absolutely cured me. I have not bad as vood health for twenty ye&rs. I give ibis certificate without solicitation, sice p y in Appreciation of the gratitude felt for the core effected.-Respect? faily, Mrs Mary E Beard, Claremare, Ark. For sale by A J. China. 'There isn't a weak point anywhere about the White Sewing Machine-M. B. Randie sells tbedi. Come and see us before baying or trading. We can please yon with a W bite-Rand le. WANTS. WANTED-Walnut Logs. The Te?e pbone Mfg. Co , cw inter, SOP 0. Sox 107 Keb. 16 tf. AMOWER for sale cheap-McCormick .Mower in first class condition, good as new, will cell cheap. Apply to J M Spann at Expreso office. May 4-tf. FR SALE-Sixty-Saw Lammas Gin io good repair. Or will exchange for a larger gio. Address, W. M. Lenoir, Hagood, S. C. Jone 1-2c FCR Next Friday. We hare s rraDged for A GREAT SALE -ON ? White India Linens and Persian Lawns. -These goods are just in Regular Prices Friday Prices. 03 quality OD tale 4e 8c quality on sale 6?c 10c quality on sale So 12|c quaiity oo Ale 9c 15c quality oo sale 11 Ja 20c quality on sale 14o 20o Peraian oo aale 16c 25J Persiao on ?ale 19o Tbs above are tbe greatest values we ever offered. Balance of Linen Oraches and Skirtings left from last ?ale- -i KA ooe price on entire stock, -Lt/v 8 pieees beautiful embroidered dots and Striped Lineo (ool ) Lawns regalar prioe 15J, ab Qp to go at . ?Kj DAMASKS. 203 Red Tab'e Damask at 19* 35o Red Table Damask at 23o 45J White Linen Damask at 37o 60o White Linen Damask at 46s 7?0 White Linen Damask at 61c 1 case Merrimaek Calicoes, new JA pattern* Friday nt Jost in-New Hoe Ladies' Lin- QA en Collar?, all style*, Friday, "li Speoial display and sale of new colored Lawns, 10 and 12c Op goods at OU Foll lino Mofquito Canopy Neta, prioes 96o, ?1 19 aod $1 38 25 dcz Manning Hose at 8c 35 doz Ladies' Vests at 9a Other Hoes for (his sale spaoe will not permit mentioning. The ladies will please note that we will conduct each Friday, until moving ioto our ne* store these Speoial Friday Sales You wiit save money by attrodiog them, as each week we will offer special cut price? throughout the store Schwartz Bros Palace Dry Groods Emporium, ?j Shoes also for next Friday. ?1 D SUMTER'S SHIRT SENSATION. Small lots of assorted sizes. $1 & Shirts with detached cuffs. To M/\ (fri be closed out this week only /Mf*, fyl.ZD for cash at I VU Something unheard of before. The largest assortment of Straw and Crash Hats at 50c. ever shown in Sumter. 20 per cent Discount On Men's, Boy's and Children's Spring Suits still continues. Band Bows and Shield Bows, 10c Silk Club Ties, > 10c Wash Club Ties, 5c A gent's all Linen Handkerchief 5c Special prices on Children's Wash Suits and Shirt Waists, Bicycle Suits and Stockings always in stock. This hot weather demands that all ladies should carry parasols. We'have N them to suit everybody and at all prices. We offer as leaders the fol? lowing : KA 26-inch, Black Parasols, natural nl /jlfc^/* ?)\J handles, assorted style (J^ 4t?v (\K 26-inch Black Parasols with fancy ^1 fi (in Jj?) handles assorted, ?|| \JVU 20 per cent Discount on all better grades of Parasols. For Summe \ We have the following suitable articles, the prices oa which are very close in accord with the qualities : Ladies' and Children's Sailor Hats, fine assortment of Lap Robes, Hammocks, Ladies' Cloth Belts, Leather Belts and Metal Belts. J. Rettenberg & Sons? FREE TO GOKSOIPTIVES. Dr.BartzwlU mail on application a free sample of bia new discovery for Consomption. Bronchitis and weak longs, which enees te star cured. The Doctor is very moen interested in spreading the news of this great remedy. Baaders are re? quested to write without delay* AMTCM DB. H. B. BABTZ, At lBtcr-Ocea? Bid?., Chicago. Base Ball Goods. Spalding9? and Reach's OFFICIAL LEAGUE BALLS, <$1.50 each. Sold Under Positive Guarantee. A full assortment of cheaper Balls from & cents up. Bats of all grades. Mitts, &c. Large stock of Fine and Medium grades Stationery. Pound Papers a Specialty. H. 6. Osteen j Co., Liberty Street, SUMTER. - - S. C.