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STATISTICS FROM . PUBLIC SCHOOLS. -Frcm the Report of Superin? tendent of Education. The statistical report of State ^SaperiatendeDt of Edncatioa W. D. Manfield has been compiled, or at 3ea*it ?bat part of it which bas to do witii the public schools There are =$isc> some interest i og Sgares in con? fection with private schools and ?academies, bot this is incomplete, as waa a difficult matter to get them rS? respond. The enrollment in the public schools bj counties for the scholastic lyeair Jaly 1,1897, to July 1, 1898, zs a? follows : Total Total <\ white, colored. Abbeville, 4,335 7.785 Aiken, 3.047 4,014 Anderson, 7,178 4,666 Balberg, 1,025 2,640 ^Sanrwall, 2,S0O 3,545 Beai^ort, 449 5,446 berkeley, 1,364 3,595 Charleston, 4.525 7,612 Cherokee, 2,833 1,434 ?kurfer, 1.971 4,498 Chesterfield, 2.720 1,624 *?!areadon, 1,654 3,051 Colleton, 2385 2,388 ^Darlington, 2,928 3.995 j Orchester, 1,207 1.380 Sdgefield, 2,005 4,321 fairfield, 1.671 4,951 Forence, 2 982 3,448 Creoigetown, 1,085 2,781 ?SreeaviHe, 8.100 4,020 ??ree;awood, 2,356 4,479 Ham oton, 2,201 2,619 IBonrj, 3,874 1,479 Kershaw, 2,776 1,834 lancaster, 2,776 1,877 laurens, 3,563 4,699 dexi?g*?, 3,730 1,958 Marion, 3,978 4,167 Marlboro, 2,007 2,950 dewberry, 4,242 4,700 Oconee, 5,770 1,199 ^raagcbarg 4,715 8,319 Pickens, 3,366 1,197 Richland, 2,181 4,844 Salad?, 2,188 2.571 ^Spartiinburg, 9,535 5.172 Svmter, 2,820 7,730 Union, 2,209 2,388 XWil?iamabarg, 2,724 3,735 3fork, 3,907 5,673 TFoiirie, 125,102 150,787 ISnroilment in public schools Joly ^. 1897, to July 1, 1898 : Total white males, 63,716 1 Total white females, 61,386 Total whites, -125,102 : Total colored males, 71,559 Total colored females, 79,228 < Total colored -150,787 1 Total mates, 135,275 ! .Tola) females, 140,614 ^Crrand total, -275,889 ' Averse attendance public schools , * "Joly 1, 1897, to Joly 1, 1898 : j ' Total white males, 45,477 "?Total while females, 45,779 Otea!, - 91,256 Tola! colored males, 53,147 Total colored females, 61,004 : Total average color- j i * ed attendance,-114,151 Total males, 98,624 Total females, 106,783 \ ?rand total, -205,407 *?"' j Tbs total amount expended for the , emoloymeot of colored teachers was I ?179,350 66 ; for boiJdiog school a oases, ?8.426 14 The total amoaot exneoded opon colored schools was i *2M.383 30 The total amoaot extended JZOQ the -waite ncboole was $526 858 20 The amount of salaries paid was $454, 259 13. For building osw school fosees, $22,522 52, tod the rest for tsasdi? aceonote The total amonot paid for salaries was $654,203 36 The average amount of saiary paid coals teachers wa? $25.96, ?od the average to female teachers was ?23 20. Ie hat oae ooaoty, Rio aland, ?ii the salary of the female teacher exseed that of tbe malo. The average* io thia coaoty were $28 04 male, ?$29 47 female. There were 1 161 white male aod I 915 tr hire female teachers, total -3,074 There were aleo 1.121 colored male aod 1.045 colored female teachers, fetal 2,166 ; making 5,242 teachers io -the State .Tbs faiiowiog table shows the "washer of white aod colored obildre? engaged io the study of the Tarions or ac ob es : Alphabet, wtttte 8.630 ; eolored 16,270 ; epehiog, white 100,134 ; colored 108,424 ; readiog. white 90. ?99 ; colored 103,684 ; writing, white 38,982 ; colored 85.869 ; meotal arithmetic, white 45,170 ; colored .55,124 ; wriueo arithmetic white ?7,941 ; colored 55,602 ; geography, white 52 530; colored 41,635 ; SSagUsb grammar, white 41,791 ; .colored 28,950; history of Sooth Carolina, white 15,364 : colored 10, ?393-; history of the United States, white ?17,230 ; colored 17.489; physiology and hygiene, white 12,610 ; ?colored 9,758 ; higher branches, white $,743; colored 1,858. Number of months solioiars were io session daring the jeer ; average, white 4 92 ; colored 4.20. :? yoa wist yoar machine made new <fe*jog it to Randie. Fitzhiigh Lee Once More j Lands on Cuban Soil. HE REPOSTED AT VEDA DO AND THEN BODE ON HORSEBACK TO I HIS CAMP. Habana, Dec. 14.-The United States transport, Panama, with Gen. Fitzhogh Lee and bis staff on board, entered the barber this morning. Gen Lee was informed bj a cor? respondent of the Associated Press of bis appointment as governor of tbe province of Habana He said be was mncb gratified, but had only wished for a military command. The general added that be is simply in command of bis soldiers, that his duty is to preserve life and property, and that he proposes to do SQ with equal justice to Cubans, Spaniards and persons of ali other nationalties Gen. Lee added that be had nothing to do with the establishment pf noy sort of government, and that his du? ties were confined to fly lug the flag of peace and order. The headquarters of Gen Lee will be established at Quemado camp, Marianao. Many prominent personal friends called on the general when be arrived here, including Gen. Greene and Capt. Chadwick of the United States cruiser New York Later in the day Gen. Lee and his staff, accompanied by Gen. Greene, in the tug Britannia, started, for Yedado, where be reported to Gen. Wade Thence Gen. Lee went on horseback to Quemado camp. A battalion of the Tenth infantry was landed from the United States transport Saratoga to day and march? ed with band playing and flags flying, to Marianao The soldiers were followed by crowds of people. At every street corner Spanish troops were stationed. There was some, enthusiasm in the Cerro suburbs The troops which arrived here on the Michigan and Panama are all well The traesporfc Florida also arrived here to-day with the Eighth regular infantry, and is discharging quarter master's stores at San Jose. The Michigan and Panama will laud their troops to morrow evening They will march to the Quemado camp at Marianao. To Go to Cuba After All. Savannah, Dec 15 -The 2d South Carolina will leave for Coba next Thursday, on the transport Mobile Col. Jones, with a lieutenant and fifty men, will go to the city to mor? row for nine hundred and fifty cots and the new tents that are to be carried to the island with the regi ment. Explicit orders were received by every commander to day relative to assignment of quarters, baggage, inspection while aboard the trans port, mess, etc This is to be the Srst regiment in the brigade to sail. AGONCILLO TALES. London, Dec 15.-Agon ci Ho. the representative of Aguinaldo, the in Burgent leader io the Philippine islands, sails for New York on Sat? urday to, as he alleges, resume his duties as representative of the Phil? ippine government at Washington " In sn interview he said : "The only portion of the Spanish-American treaty which we are concerned in is the cession of the Philippines which .s illegal as the Spaniards lost their sovereignty over the islands and the Americans cannot dispose of the future of the archipelago without consulting the Filipinos "My countrymen will resist to the bitter end any attempt to sell the Philippines to any foreign power We are anxious to be united and allied to our good friends, the Amer? icans, but beyond this, we are de ter mi ned at all hazards to remain independent." To Observe the Holidays. New York, Dec. 15 -The govern? ing committee of the New York Stock Exchange has decided to close the exchange on the Saturdays before and tbe Mondays following Christmas and New Year's day. The decision was made in response to a presentation from members of the legislature. THE COTTON EXCHANGE. New York. Dec 15 -The Cotton Exobsnge will observe the Christmas and New Year's holidays by closing the exchange on December 24tb, 26th and 31st and January 2d. Remarkable Rencae. Mrs. Michael Curtain, PlaiuSeid, 111., makes the statement, that she caught cold, which set? tled on her lungs ; she was treated fer a non th by he7 family physician, but grew worse. He told her she was a hopelb?s victim of consump? tion and that no mediato could cure her. Uer druggist suggested Dr. King's New Discov? ery for Consumption; she bougLt a bottle and to her delight found herself benefit ted from first dose. She continued its use and after taking six bottles fe und herself sound and well; BOW does her own housework, and is as well as ?he *ver was. Free tria! bottles of this Great Disco ver j at J. F. W. DeLorme's Drug Stora. Large bottles ?Cc and $1. 6 GOVERNOR ELLERBE ON THE DISPENSARY Doesn't Approve of the Un limited Power of the Board of Control. Colombia, Dec 17.-The approach? ing session of the general assembly will very likely be an harmonious one, for there are few discordant issues at stake, and these are expect? ed to be settled without muoh wrang ling. However, there will be a great debate on the liquor traffic, and, as there will be so many elements at work, it will be difficult to foretell the outcome. Prohibition, high license, dispen Bary, anti-dispensary and local option will each have support. The fight will probably narrow down to dis? pensary and anti-dispensary. Politi? cians are casting anxious glances toward the settlement of this vexed question, and while the dispensary advocates seem to be extremely confident, still the opponents are hopeful. But, whatever the outcome, one thing is certain-the dispensary law, if continued in force, will be changed. Those changes may be radical, or they may be merely as to detail One matter which is causing much concern to politicians and to profess? ed friends of the dispensary is the State board of control. There is an evident desire to abolish this feature of the government of the dispensary. Several ways of obviating the present method have been suggested, but none have yet become popular One of these is that the executive officers of the State constitute the board of control. Another, which bas very recently been suggested, is that the governor have the power of appoint? ment vested in him The objection is avowedly not to the personnel of of the board, but because by the law the board is as irresponsible body and has unlimited power. , Gov. Eilerbe will in bis message to the general assembly have something to say in regard to the dispensary law. In fact this will be one of the most important features of bis mes? sage, but be declines to commit himself before that 'time. He says that his policy is already mapped out, but that no man other than himself knows the tenor of his message. He said yesterday that he had heard of several ways of electing or appointing a board of control, but he bad not expressed his' views on the matter. He did say, however, that he was not at all pleased with the present system. The State board conducts an annual business of hun? dreds of thousands of dollars, and yet is responsible to nobody, as the members are not required to give bond, although in a measure the board is responsible to the general assembly. As sn instance of the privileges accorded the board be cited the purchase of the building now used by the State dispensary. While this might prove the best in vestment ever made by the dispen? sary, still it was an example of the unlimited power of the board, and to obtain permanancy such a state of conducting business ought to be remedied. Along the same line another thing was distasteful to him as chief ex? ecutive of the State. On certain oc? casions his administration bas been held responsible for enforcing the actions of the board when really the administration was not in sympathy wich these actions, and had no power io obviate them. He thinks that the governor of the State ought to have some voice or veto power in such matters, as all blunders are charged to the administration. Robbed the Grave. A startling incident of which Mr. John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the subject, is nar? rated by him as follows : "I was in a most dreadful condition My skin was almost yel? low, eyes sunken, tongue coated, pain continu? ally in back und sides, no appetite-gradually growing we ker day by day. Three physi? cians had given me up. Fortunately, a friend advised trying 'Electric Bitters,' and to my great joy and surprise, the first bottle made a decided improvement. I continued their use fur three weeks, and am now a well man. I know they *aved my life, and robbed thc grave of another victim." No one should fail to try them. Only 50 cents per bottle at J. F W. DeLorme'8 Drug Store. 6 Society Event. Last night at their armory at thc Odd Fellows' ball building, adjoining the county jail, tbe Capital City Guards, colored, entertained about 40 of tbe soldiers of the First Rhode Island, white. Tbe oolored people were lavish in this hospitality, and, judging from thc sound that floated down tbe street, tbe white soldiers felt perfectly at home.-The State, Deo. 17. ANY PERSON Wishing to know the truth in regard to their health should not fail to send for a valuable and new 64-page Booklet which will be sent FREE for a snort timo to those who mention thin paper. This book is published by the celebrated physi? cians and specialists-Dr. Hathaway ta d ( o. of 22H S. Broad St. Atlanta, Ga., whom you should address. Write to-day. Pains of Rheumatism Have Completely Dis? appeared Since Taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. Rheumatism is due to acid in the blood. Hood's Sarsaparilla neutral? izes this acid and permanently cures the aches and pains of rheumatism. Read the following: " I was troubled with rheumatism when I was a small boy, and I have been a suf? ferer with it more or less all my life. Not long ago I took a bottle of Hood's Sarsa? parilla, and it did me BO much good I continued its cse, and since taking three bottles I have felt no symptoms of rheu? matism." R. B. BULLOCK, Durham, N. C. "I was troubled with rheumatism and could hardly walk. I have taken three bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla and today am a well man." ROBEBT JOKES, 302 Mack? St., Wilmington, North Carolina. Hood's Sarsaparilla Is the best-in fact the One True B!oo<? Purifier. All druggists. $t ; six for Sf?. Get HOOD'S. HnnH'? Pille are tne favorite cathar 11UUU ? flil? tic. An druggists. 25c. MEDICAL WORK FOR MEN. FREE SEND NO MONEY. Mr nev revised scientific work treating on every ? aakness and disease pe? culiar to man is inst from the press. Every man, no matter what his occupation or position in life, will find this work uni ike anything ever published. It is of vital interest to the married or unmarried ; to the healthy and strong or to the weak and broken-down. While the edition lasts I will send a copy soeurely sealed in a plain wrapper, post? age prepaid, to every man whr writes for it? This edition is limited and those desiring a copy mast write promptly. Address B. M. Boss, M. D.. Pub? lishing Department O. 115 Clark St., >\ E. Cor. Monroe, Chicago, Illinois. LANDS WANTED. PERSONS WITH LANDS FOR SALK are requested to pot them in my hands ! for sale. I am in constant receipt of so many letters of enquiry about lands from . Northern and Wetters parties, that I may be ablento effect sales for those who will give me accu? rate detailed descriptions of what they have. No charge will be made unless satisfactory sales are made. Descriptions must bs such ts can be guaranteed and must give : No. of acres, location, character of land, proximity to railroads, post offices, schools, cherches and tel* ns, kind of improves en ts. Communications strictly confident, when so desired. JAMBS G. GIBBES, State Land Agent, Nov. 10. Co'umbia, SC State of South Carolina. COUNTY OF SUMTER. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. COPY SUMMONS FOR RELIEF. ^ {Complaint Served ). Elizabeth Oliver, assignee, plaintiff against Colin C. Manning, defendant. To the Defendant, Colin C. Manning : Yoe are herrbv summoned and required to answer the complaint in this action, of which a copy ia herewith served upon you. (The original complaint having been fifed in the office of the Clerk of said Court cn December 13tb,I896,)and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the subscriber at bis office io the city of Sumter, Sumter, S. C., within twenty days arter the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service ; sod if you fail to answer the complaint wubin the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in t bis action will apply to the Court for tbe relief demanded m this complaint Dated December 7th, A. D., 1898 L. D. JENNINGS, Dec 14 6 Plaintiff's Attorney. Estate rf Cfeas. W. Dar?, Dec'd. IWILL APPLY to the Judge of Probate of Sumter County on Jauuary 14, 1899, for a Final Discbarge as Administrator of aforesaid Estate. JOS. B. ROACH, Dee 14-4t Administrator. Estate Hrs? Cynthia SI* Hodge. DECEASED. IWILL APPLY to the Judge of Probate of Sumter County on January 14th, 1899, for a fina! discharge as Executor of afars said Estate. T. R. HODGE, Dec 14-41 Executrix. The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF SUMTER. By T. V Walsh, Esq., Probate Judge. WHEREAS, PETER M. PITTS made son to me to grant him Letters of Administration of the Estates of and effects of E MIMS PITTS, late of said Coonty and State, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and crediton of the said E. Mirna Pitts, a? aforesaid, de? ceased, that :hev be aod appear before me in the Court of Probate, to be held at Sum? ter, C. H., on December 28tb, 1898, next, after publication thereof, at 11 o'clock tn the fore? noon, to show cause, if ?ny they have, why the said Administration should not be grant? ed. Given under mv hand this 14th day of December, A. D., 1898 . TBOS V. WALSH, Judge of Probate. December 14-2t NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will be io my office in tue County Court House at Sumter from the 15th of October to the 31st of December, 1898, isclusive, for the collection of taxes for tbs fiscal year, 1898. The levy is as follows : For State purposes, 5 mills. For county purposes, 2k mills. For school purposes, 3 mills. Total levy, Iii mills. Also the following special school taxes : School District No. 1-2 mills. School District No. 16-2 mills. School District No. 18-2 mills. School District No. 20-3 mills. Mt. Clio, 2 mills. Commutation road tax for 1899 is payable at the same time-tbe amount of same having been raised by the last General Assembly from $1 to $1.50. H. L. SCARBOROUGH, Treaiorer Sumter County. Oct 5 It Is Here. * Leaven It Will Speak For Itself Use a heaping teaspoonful to a quart of flour and lt will tell its own story better than anything we can say. It Is Better Than Soda because it will make biscuits just right every time. No more yellow spots or soda taste. It Is Belier Than Baking Powder because it is half as strong again, and one heaping teaspoonful will do the work of two rounded teaspoonfuls cf the best baking powder ever made. It Don't Spoil but is so prepared that with ordinary care it will retain its full strength for years. We do not have to pack it in tin cans like bak? ing powder, and this saving enables us to give you better value for your money than you ever had before. "A little leaven leaveneth the ivkole lump." i<5 ounces tor io cents. C ounces.for 5 cents. J. W. ROBSON & SON, Commission Merchants, And dealers in HAY, GRAIN AND COW FEED. Consignments of Eggs, Poultry and Farm Produce Solicited. 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Consignments of Rough Rice solicited. Prompt milling and returo of proceeds or account sales. Highest market price paid for good Rice. "Carolina Rice Meal" or "Floor," the cheapest and best stock food on the market, or sale at low figures. WEST POINT MILL OO., Charleston, S. C. Oct. 19-2m DR. I ALVA SOLOMONS, DENTIST. office O i ER STORE OF SUMTER ORT 60008 COMPANY Kotmuce on Main Street, Between Dry Goods Co. and Durant & Soa OFFICE HOURS : 9 to 1.30 ; 2 to 5 o'clock. April 29.