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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29 1899. Eitered at the Post O fice at Sumter. G., as Second Glass Matter. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Miss McDonald-Aoncoocement. S. Har y-Csr Load Moles sod horses. Mrs. L Atkinson-New Soring Millinery. J. Rettenberg & Sacs-New Spring Ar rivals. Ducker & Baltman-Prices Tamed Upside Down. A. A. Strau93-Iron Tobacco Barn Fines For Sala. PERSONAL. 91x33 Stuart, of Baltimore, is visiting Miss Emma Mason. Mr. H. Barby baa been in Atlanta for sev eral days on basin ess. Mr. J. C. Scarborough, of Wilmington, N. .G i spent tbe day in tbe city. Miss Mamie Du Bose bas gone to Columbia TO visit Miss Eleanor Thomson. Mr. Sam Mitchel'. is at borne from tbe Charleston Coliege of Pharmacy. Mrs. H. I. Dink;ns went to Columbia last "Thursday to visit ber sister, Mr3. McKay. Mr. John Kershaw, of Charleston, is io tbe cit j visiting his sister, Mrs. L S. Carson. Mr. W. T. Caotben, of Rembert, after visiting relatives in this city, bas returned boms. Miss Mollie Avant is in tbe city visiting friends on tbe way to ber borne in Manning from New York. Mr. Charles Ryttecbsrg is at borne from "Columbia to spend a holiday of one week {ives by the South Carolina College. ^ Miss Lila Allan, of Washington, D. C., is visiting Mrs. T. J. Tourney. Her many "friends here will learn this with pleasure. Mr. 5.1. Reardon, health officer at Sumter, who bas been assisting Dr. Bacot at Mayes ville, is ra Fb oreo ce to day.-Florence Times. Mr. Harry Soaso, who is a student at the . South Carolina College, is in the city spend ing & week with bis father, Mr. McF. Spann. Mr. N. 6. Osteeo, Jr., who bas completed tba sacor " year's course at tbe Dental Depart ment of the University of Maryland, bas ?returned home from Baltimore to spend the summer, Sheriff B. G. Pierson has gone to his plantation in Puddin' Swamp for a few days stay. His friends expects bim to come beck* loaded with a new supply of Puddin' "Swamp jokes. Ladies desiring a contented aad happy old age should ose Simmons Squaw Vine Wine -or Tablets, commencing at 40 years old and continue during "Change of Life." Several car loads of iron for use by tbe -contractors on the Samter and Wateree R. R. on a temporary track tor filling io Green Swamp, was received at the depot iast week. Rob Childbirth of it3 Terrors aad Mini mize the Pain and Dangers of Labor by using Simmons Squaw Vice Wine or Tablets. No other medicine Builds Up and Fortifies the system against Miscarriages es well as Simmon.? Squaw Vine Wise or Tablets. The talk of macadamizing Main Street has raised.hopes in the breasts of macy who bave waited long years for sometbiog to be done. The plants on Graham's strawberry farm -are now in full bloom aod, barring late frosts, there will be a large berry crop this .season. To restore the Clear Skin, the Bright Eye, the Alert Gait and Sound Health, use Dr. M A. Simmons Liver Medicine. The Florence Daily Times of the 24th in stant says : Four new cases of scarlet fever "were-reported to Health Officer H. H. Hus bands, thia morning, and there are more that have not aa y et been so pronounced. Shorten the time of Confinement, Strength en Mother and Supply Breast Milk for Child by using Simmons Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets. Deputy Sheriff Gaillard and Jailer Wind ham have been out on scouting expedi tions, but failed to capture either of the three escaped prisoners. The trail tbey were on proved to be a false scent and they lost a night's sleep to no good purpose. Flushed Cheeks, Throbbing Temples, Nan - sea, Lassitude, Lost Appetite, Sallow Com plexion, Pimples, Blotches, are warnings. Take Dr. M.A. Simmons Liver Medicine. A. J. Gill Jr., Scotia, S. C., writes : I ave used Dr. M.A. Simmoos Liver Medicine in my family 10 years. It has cured Indiges tion, Dyspepsia, Constipation, and many other ailments. The following additional books have been presented to the Graded School library : By Miss Mary Mason, four volumes of Andrews' ^Tatted States History ; by Mrs. R. S. Hood, twenty-four copies of Cosmopolitan, one - -copy of St. Nicholas, one copy of the Ow). The Breezy Time company gave an excel lent performance Saturday night before a email audience. Saturday night is tbe worst night of tbe week for an attraction at tbe Opera House, and the Breezy Time company fared as well as any one expected. Mothers, we call your attention to Pitts' ^Carminative. It acts promptly, it is pleas ant to the taste, and tbe children will taie it without coaxing. It relieves promptly and permanently. If we can get you to use it, you will get others to do likewise. Your druggist sells it. J. F. W. DeLorms. President F. C. Woodward, of the Sooth Carolina College, will deliver the literary ad dress at the coming commencement exercises of the Sumter Institute. It will be remem bered that be was to have delivered tbe ad dress last year, but failed to reach the depot in time to take the train. A rich treat is in tore for those who will be so fortunate as to receive invitations. J. R. Hill, Packsville, S. C., writes : I have need Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine for Dyspepsia with better results than I bad from a long trial of Zeilin's Regulator, which I found not sp good. Never had aa y such good remits from Black Draught used. The chain gang is at work on tbe public road crossing Green Swamp Tbe old bridges have been replaced by new bridges, tbe bills os either side of tbe swamp are being graded and the eaosway through the swamp ie being built up. The crossing will h< io better fix than it ever was before wberj tbe jato is completed, for tbe chain gang always oes substantial and first class work. For a quick remedy and one that is per fectly sale fer children let us recommend Ose Msnute Cough Cure. It is excellent for croup, hoarseness, tickling in the throat and coughs. Bagbson-Ligon Co. There is but one case of smallpox in this city now-the negro woman wbo contracted tbe disease near Mayesville-and sbe is con valescent. If it were possible to prevent per sons who contract the disease in other sec tions of the county from coming to this city, where they are certain to be well taken care of, tbere would be no more of tbe disease here. J. Sbeer, Sedalia, Mo., conductor on elec- j trie street car line, writes that bis Utile j daughter was very low with croup, and ber life saved after all pbys ciao3 ad failed, only by using One Minute Cough Cure. Hugbson- ; I^tigon Co. ?Tor Cow Feed of various kinds call on W. Br Boyle. I ! -RELIGIOUS. I _ Dr. W. M. McPhfeters, of Columbia, will preach in the Presf-yiemn Church Sunday morning i The monthly "Coreen of Prayer," of the ? Presbyterian Churcb, ia behalf of Foreien ' Missions, will be he!d next Friday, March 31, I instead of Aprii 7, as the pastor expects to j be assent at tbat time, in attendance upon ' Presbytery. CITY tlOUNOIL MEETING. , Minutes of Regular Sessson. The City Council met in regular session last Wednasday night, with Mayor \viiscn and Alderr-ej Hurst, Carson, Eppsrson, Boyle and Flowers, present. Mr. J. N Philips and others made applica tion fer abatement of license tax but all weie refused at Council has heretofore refueed to grant abatements to persons who have done business but a part cf a year under an annual tax Mr. E. W. A. Bultman addressed a letter to the council offering to purchase terra cotta piping for the ditch crossing his premises if the city will put it down. The matter of committees contracting debts without previous sanction of council was brought up and discussed. On motion of Alderman Carson, a resolution was adopted forbidding committees contracting any debt exceeding $10 without having obtained per mission Tbe Finance Committee brought op the matter of expense incurred in the treatment of smallpox and io free vaccination. The following recommendations were submitted : "The Finance Committee hereby recom mends to he Council, tbat inasmuch as the records show that about 6,0C0 vaccine points have been purchased by the city aod the same having been used by the physicians of the city for the free vaccination of her cit izen3, and it appears that about 1,CC0 more points have beeo used than the population of our city, your committee is of the opioion that it woold be unwise, and a waste of the city's funds to ccu tin ne the free vaccination, and they recommend that the same be discon tinued ; and that a committee of two ber ap pointed by the cconcil to consider applica tion of persons for vaccination, and wheo in their opinion tbe person is unable to pay for vaccination the committee shall have power to have it doae at the expense of the city. They farther recommend that the Commit tee on Streets be nrged to report to tbe next meeting of Council tte probable cost of pav ing a portion of Main Street. Your committee calls attention to the need of a union depot or shed to protect our citi zens and the public io general from the exposure to the weather, etc. There will soon be two railroads entering- the city and we are of the opinion that by united efforts a union depot may be gotten L. S- Carson, A. G. Flowers, E. W. Horst, Finance Committee. Aldermen Carson and Hurst were appoint ed on tbe committee in accordance witb the foregoing rece m men dation. Dr. S C. Baker rendered a biil for attend ance on smallpox paie- ts during months of January and February, amounting to $96.70. These bills bearing the approval of the Board of Health have been before Council several times, and were referred to the Finance Com mittee, by whoa they were referred back to Council with the recommendation that pay* meat be refused oo the groucd tbat the buis were excessive. A resolution was adopted authorizing tbe Clerk to make a tender cf fifty per cent of tbe bills to Dr. Baker and to refuse further payment. i- ? i - Kew Millinery Store* Mrs. L. Atkinson has opened a new millinery business at the old Walsh stand in the Monaghan Blcck. She has a large and well selected stock of entirely new and stylish goods, which sbe invites the ladies of Sumter County to inspect. Attention is invited to the advertisement in another column. Dr. Bull's Cought Syrup is a remarkable medicine. A dry tickling, hacking cough, the warning that consumption larks near, needs no other dector but Dr. Bull's Coogb Syrup. It positively cures throat and lang rtouble. A A Strauss, at Mayesville, bas iron to bacco bain floes for sale. See bis advertise ment. The Alba Hey ward Company has bein en gaged to play a one-night engagement in this city on the evening of April 4th for the bene fit of Gamecock, K. of P. The Opera Hoose bas been engaged for tbat Bight, and Pythians are intersting themselves to work op a large audience. Alba Hey ward is a comedian of marked ability aud compares favorably with Sol Smith Russel!, whom be is said to resem ble in bis manner and methods. He has a company of competent people with him, and bis engagement will be a treat for theatre goers. For-fro8t biles, horns, indolent sores, ec zema, skin disease, and especially Piles, De Witt's Witch Hizel Salve stands first and best. Look out for dishonest people who try to imitate and counterfeit it. It's their en dorsement of a good article. Worthless goods are not imitated. Get DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. fiagbson-Ligos Co. If the Committee en Streets dees no more than to report to Council tbe probable cost of paring a portion of Main Street, mud boles in wet weather and sand in droughts will continue to dominate Main Street for a long time to come. The Finance Committee asks for a rather indefinite report, and there is nothing in the recommendation to indicate the early commencement of the work of macadamizing Main Street. As the seasoc of the year when pneumonia, la grippe, sore throat, coughs, colds, catarrh, b.oocbitis and lung troubles are to be guard ed against, nothing "is a fine substitute," will "answer the purpose," or is "just as good" as One Minute Cosgb Cure. That is the one infallible remedy for all lung, throat or bronchial troubles. Insist vigorously upon haring it if "something else" is offered you. Hogbsoo-Ligoa Co. President Thomas Wilson, of the Wilson & Summerter R R , is going ahead with the preliminary work for the extension of the read to Camden. The rights of way are being secured and the final surveys will be completed in a short time. The road will probably connect with the Atlantic Coast Line near lbs Cotton Factory and will pas3 through the western suburbs of the city, learing the town somewhere in the ricinity of the Guigoard Richardson place. Before the discovery of One Minute Coogb Core, ministers were greatly disturbed by coughing congregations. No excuse for it DOW. Huebson-Ligoo Co. Happy is tbe man or woman who can eat a good hearty meal without suffering afterward. If you cannot do it, take Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. It digests what you eat, and cures all forms of Dyspepsia and Indigestion.-Hugb son-Ligcn Co. Tbe parapet of the store on Main Street, occupied by Julius Morris, was blown efl* yesterday afternoon during the wind storm. SeTeral signs were blown down ned the wiree cf the Telephone Co. were crossed and tangled, but otherwise the bigb wind did little damage io this city. If any damage was done in the country, reports of it hare not yet reached the town COMMISSIONS ISSUED. Changes ic Board County Comm s sioners and Tax Assessors. Tbe commissions of the members of tb Dew B^ard of Commissioners have been i93ued and toe board will be orgaoiz.d without un necessary delay Mr. W. S James, of Bisbopvilie. who was first selected as a member of the board, de clined to ser^e, and Mr. John A. Scarborough W33 appointed in bis stead. Tbe following chaoses have been cvadf in tbe township boards ot assessora, es originally made up, tte gentlemen first selected hzvir.g declined to 3erve : Wedgefield-E. E Ajcock and Serenen Moore, in place cf John B Ryan and D. B. McLauria. Samter-W. S. Ream 3 io place cf Peter M. Pitts. Rafting Creek-T. 0. Sanders, Jr., in place of T. P. Sanders. Miss McDonald's Opening on yesterday attracted a great many visitors who were charmed with tbe display of beautiful flow ers, new bats, &c. Attention is directed to her advertisement. She will be pleased to show ber goods, and will also give special attention to mail orders. I have been afflicted with rheumatism for fourteen years and nothing seemed to give any relief. I was able to be around all the time, but constantly suffering. bad tried everything I conld bear of and at last was told to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm, wbicb I did, aDd was icamediateiy relieved and in a short time cured. I am happy to say that it has not since returned.-Josh. Edgar, Ger mantown, Cal. For sale by Dr. A. J. China. Cresswell & Co have added the "Captain" to the fi oe line of cigars heretofore carried and will make ii a specialty. Smokers will find it an excellent cigar. Cow Feed for sale at W. B. Boyle's Stables. mm -- .< ?. -411 ? II Cost of Bank Collections Increased. The New York Clearing House bas adopted rales fixing the charges for collecting checks aod drafts for all banks that are members of tbe Clearing Hoose Association or that do business through any of these bank9. No charge is made on cheeks payable in New YGrk, bot os checks payable elsewhere, excepting a few of the larger Northern cities, a fixed chares is made. Tbe rate on Sooth Carolina checks is J of 1 per cent, or 25 cents per hundred. The roles goes further aod fixes tbe minimum charge for small checks at 10 cents. Al! banks transacting business through New York banks, and this may be said to include, either directly or indirectly every bank ic tbe cccnty, are required to sign an agreement to abide by tbe rules laid down by the New York Clearing Hoose, aod on no occasion are variations from tte rules per mitted. The fff ct of tbe rule will be to prevent business men of this aod other States settling accounts in the North by checks en their home banks, and will force them to purchase New York exchange or wait for their credi tors to draw on them. The expense of co! lectiog checks on banks outside of New York will ce increased to such an extent by the new rules that it will be cheaper to purchase New York exchange. The mle, of course, operates to the advantage of the New York back?. If you have a cough, throat irritation, weak lungs, fain ia the chest, difficult breathing, croup or boarseneES, let us suggest One Minute Congo Cure. Always reliable aod safe.-Hugheoo-Ligon Co. "Give me a liver regulator and I can regu late the world," said a genius. The drug gist handed bim a bottle of DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the famous little pills. Hugh son-Ligon Co. Extra Pay for Volunteers. Capt L S Carson 19 working to 9ecure fer the members of his company the fxtra month's pay allowed volunteers by an act of the last session of congiess. He bas bad tbe following correspondence witb the auditor of the war department relative to the matter : Sumter, S. C , March 15, 1899 Auditor cf the War Department, Washing ton, D. C. Dear Sir: I have have bid, recently, in quiries from the men of my company as to an act of coogreas reported to have been passed, allowing them an extra month's pay. I hare understood tbat a bill passed the last congress allowing an extra month's pay to those volunteer who served in tbs United Statesand two months' pay to those who served outside of the United States Please let me know if such a bill passed, and about when payment will be made Yours very respectfully, Lawrence S Carson, Late Capt. Co. M, 1st S. C. V. lofty. Treasury Department, Office of the Auditor for the War Department, Washington, D. C , March 22, 1899. Respectfully returned to Lawrence S. Car son, Sumter, S. C , with reply that the act of January 12, 1899, applies only to volun teers who were mustered oat on or after that date As said men were mustered out No vember 10, 1898, they are not entitled to euch extra pay, unless they were discharged with out having been furloughed. Io the latter case they can apply and the claims will re ceive proper consideration A writteo state ment signed by each soldier, giving b s service and address and stating what be claims will be sufficient. Tbe act of March 3, 1899, applies to U. S. "regular" soldiers, except oneclause, wbicb applies to the "heirs" of volunteer soldiers for extra pay under act of January 12, 1899. W. W. Brown, Auditor. Tbe ruling of the auditor may be correct as a matter of law, bot as a matter of justice to tbe volunteer soldiers, it is not, for it dis criminates against tbe volunteers who were mustered out ody a short time before others, who are to receive the extra pay. Capt. Car son bas not given up bope of obtaining tbe extra pay for tbe men and will push the claies. -^^-? ? ? ?^ Ducker & Buitmao are turning prices up side down and buyers of groceries will not find it amiss to keep an ey en the quotations on groceries in bulk Rev. E. Edwaids, pastor of the English Baptist Church at Minersville, Pa., when suffering with rheumatism, was advised to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He says : "A few applications of tbie liniment proved of great service to me. It subdued the inflam mation end relieved tbe pain. Should any sufferer profit by giviog Paia Balm a trial it will please me." For saie by Dr. A J.China. Passion Week Services At the Lutheran Church there will be daily service this week, b g\uD\og Monday, and ending on Friday. The time of eervlce will be 5 p. m., exceptioe on Good Friday, when it will be ll O') a. m. Services wtll constat of song, prayer and address. The public is invited. - .??? - ?.. ? - Constipation of the Bowels may be easily cured by a few doses of Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine. If you have cotton seed to sell, call on me. I will pay you the highest market place. / W. . Boyle. HEALTH NOTES. Health Cffi;er, S. I. Reardon of the State Board of Health came over Sund v{from Fior ecce where he ba3 been cn official business. He was busily engaged Monday io paying claims against the Stale Board -'or expenses of "Green Swacp" smallpox epidemic which he handled last fail He ssid that the Board of Health, City Council and Health Officer H H. Husband?, of Florence, had thc sc-sr et fever cutbre-.k in that city well in hnnd and bare adopted strict sanitary and quarantine rules which are fceiog enforced to the letter. He thinks with the proper sanitary precaution taken by th:* Board of Health, loather with the usual One work of Health Officer Husbands, toat there is scarcely any danger of a general epidemic in that city. While there, he was io conference with th? depar.ment of health and exchanged ideas about sanitary mattere, disinfect".nts acd the general handling of tpi demies. The smallpox epidemic in Su mier County has dwindled down to two cr three cases, so far as the inspector eau see, and the end is in sight. Scarlet Fever in Florence. Scarlet f ver is becoming prevalent io the city of Florence, despite the eSorts of the health officer to prevent it. There are now but two well developed esses, the child of ex-Sheriff Cole, at J. W. McCown'p, and the little son of Mr. and Mra. J. P. Russell. Both of these have been placarded and quarantined, and the occupants are takiog every care to prevent the spread of the dis ease. It is thought that Mr. W. B. Arriogton bas been attacked with the same disease, but the docter3 have not as yet pronounced upon the case. As soon as it is found that the report is tree, bas residence will also be quarantined and placarded.-Florence Times It is a mistake to suppose that baby must come with great pain and suffering. An expectant mother ^eed only use the wonderful lini ment called MOTHER'S FRIEND to escape the dread, danger, pain, distress and nervousness. Druggists sell this liniment for $1 a bottle, wives are in vited to send for our ''-e illustrated book. It will tell them things ... ey ought to know. THE BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO.. Atlanta, Ca. First Class Iron Tob ceo Barn JZL 1 Sizes. For saie by A. A. STRAUSS, MAYESVILLE, S. C. Mcb 29-2m NEW SPRING BS I Xiii M IS HIT. The Ladies of Sumter and County are solicited to call and boy their Spring Hats FROM THE I NEW I MILLINERY I STORE t of Mrs. L Atkinsoo. Oar goods are all new and the very latest New York style. Our j)?* ce : are loiv - Our terms strictly cash Call and 6ee us before buying. We will be glad to help you select a be coming bat. Respectfully, Mrs. L. Atkinson, Next door to Bank cf Sumter. 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It is a food tonic which stimulates tbe appetite and promotes diges tion. Ws would be glad to hare you sample it at our store before you buy. Crosswell & 'Co's, 53-PHONE-53 The Cheto Cash Grocers. In our Dry Goods Department Mousseline DeSoie in exquisite patterns and all shades of solid colors-50c per yard. This will be a "WHITE GOODS SEASON" and we have prepared for it. We can show you the largest line of white goods ever shown in this city. Dimitys Jrom 10c up. Piques in Welts and Novelties at all prices. In WASH GOODS we are displaying beautiful lines of Organdies, Ginghams, Silk Striped Cheviots, Madras, Duck and Calicoes. . Our line of Silk and Cotton Draperies are neat and attrac tive. Prices right. All styles of Ladies' Straw Sailors In small arid wide, and rough and smooth braids. DUCK and CRASH SKIRTS from 50c up. STAMPED LINENS for picture frames and other fancy work, Wash Silk in all shades for same. A complete line of Colgate & Co's Perfumery and Toilet Preparations. New Styles Ladies' Collars, 10c. BACK 2 INCHES BACKBENCHES 10c a piece. FR0NT2%INCHES FRONT CINCHES IN O R CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. In Men:s Suits we have Strouse & Bros. celebrated line-every suit guaranteed. Prices right, "miff said." We also sell Duchess Trousers, Whose guarantee is : 10c for a Button $1.00 for a Sip. Our line of trousers is up-to date in every particular. If we can't suit you in the Trou sers we have a large assort ment of Pants Patterns for you to select from. We make them up and guarantee a fit or no sale. Prices 5 to $10. In our Grocery Department We have a complete linc of Staple aod Fancy Groceries. We cite you below a few cf tbe many delicacies we keep : Bayles' Anchovy Cheese, Baylee' Deviled Cheese, Bayles' Boneless Herriog, Bayies' Horseradish Mustard, Keystone Dressing, Tobasco Sance, Ontario br3id Evaporated Apples