Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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?tip doianuaiau anfi ^outii WKDJ'KoDAY, O* T 10,1900 Sieved at tke /W Office at Sumter.S 0., a? Second (?latt Mittet. NKW ADVEU riSErYtENTB J Ry imobfTg A Sons?Special Sale Beoka H. Boykiu?L \\ Surveying. Schw?rt? B;oi-i)io?dmn Opportunity to ? itt Bett Achievement ?LiL? - _ PERSONAL Mr John CoQttr spent Monday in the otty. Mr. T. Q. McLeod wu in the city Monday. Mieeee Mamie and Nine Dote, art visiting .a tbe city. Dr. J. 0. McLure, of Bi ibopville wae in the city yesterday Col A D. Moeee want to Meaning Moo Jay tight oo boatoeee Mr. W T. Cantbeo, of Rembcrt, spent lost Wedoeoday la tbe city. A. B. Btockay Beq , ?st t to Coinaabia Fil duy saoraiag oo basitsts. Dr. B 8. Booth of Clara oct. Fla , arrived is lot ctty yeaterday morning oo s abort visit, Mr M. G. Ryt ten berg a rived in tbe city froas Near York Monday aoroiog. Miss Ocuvio Hill is ia the city for a weeke atay Sofort atttrtpg the Columbia Female Collage Mitt Jennie Scott, of Witacky, Is visitltg the family of her totlt, Mr. W. H. Scott, it this eity. Mitt Lynch Doat of Camdoo patted through tht city Tbotsday aflern )on so rostt to Georgetown. Or. atd Mrs. Van Telbt rg Hofmao, left Friday eftersooo for Ricbnood, Washing ton atd New York. MtSS Mitt Dorant hae accepted a poaition with Witberapoon Brot. ? Co as typewriter tad Stenographer Jlits Rebecca Bird and Miss Lottie Rigffs, of ObtrlestoD era visiting the family of Mr. W. V. L Mtrthtll. Messrs. H A M. Smith, J. P. K Brytttod A. M. Let of the pbarlostoo bar, were in tbe fy Friday tod argued a case before Judge Gory. Mr. W W. Caoley, of Darlington, was io '.be city yesterday He earns tote a witaess to court oo some ft. R. case, not knowing that court had adj >oroed. Miss Core Bdwards, of Charlotte, N. C, atd Mitt Bather Cooper of Colombia, S. C, who hove boon elvittog the family of Mr. J. Diggs Wilder, bete returned boat. Mise McDonald loft vttterdty eveaing for Philadelphia tod New York where she will epeod a few dtys to securing the latest ideas it ftll atd w io tar millinery. Btrly ehoppere generally mies t great deal io toy line wbaa uwttgat are so fnqieet as It ladles' b?\d wear Maty tf the boat tbiogs tome ott jost at tht season commeocee. Immediately oo bor ratoro Mitt McDonald will tttottco tht dttt of her us aal Fall opening, which will be ia ample time for ber customers atd friends. Tht thtitgttg receives ftw recruits as a rata It of thit term of court The City Cootetl hat directed the Com? mittee oo Fire Department to commoaicate with the real squads it rsftreeee to fast driv. toi wbaa goiug to fires, tapooially when taraiag etrtot eoroers. No other gills eat equal DtWitt's Little Barly Rittrt for prompteeos, certaioty aod eOoieaay J 8 Bogbaoa A Co. The Optra Hause appears to he somewhat of t white tlephaot oa tbe htode of the City Coooetl Mo oot offers to lease it at a fair roaul aad the attoapia to ruo it oa the percentage hatis haviog proven unprofitable Coeoetl hat deteraitod to reat it by the night aaly. There is some Ulk of tht Hook aod Ladder Company, ooaapoeed of negroes, distending Tto negro firemen have served the eity loog ood faitbfelly aed vail aod It kj to be hoped that instead of disbanding Ibe company it will ha hatter equipped aod continued Io earvies Thit it tbe season wbeo motoers are alarm* ed oo eccooat of croup ll is quiekly cured byOoeMiouta Coogb Core, which cbildrta like to take. J S Hugheon A Co. Healtb Officer Reardon, oot satisfied with btlpiag to drive boga oot of tbe mty tod abolishing all bog peas wlthit the limits seeks to etlerge bis sphere of activity ood hat appealed to tbe grand jury to stpprcst bag pans that are in cloee contiogoity to the eity limns aad adjtceot to tbe public roada. * Q>o Vadis," tbe dramatised veraioa of tbe took wbteb bad auch a great run io New York last wioier, hae a cootract to play in tbe Opera Hous* oo Christmas eve, ood it is hoped met some arraogement can be made wi'b tbe company to fill tbe engagement Tortariog skio eruptions, burns and sores ere soothed at o?cc and promptly healed by applying DeWitt's Witch Hai-I Salve, tbe ^est ktowo core for piles. Beware of worth? less counterfeits J S Hug nun A Co. W. T Andrew* assumed charge of the Liocolo Gradrd School oo Tuesday morning, aad J. C Wbittaksr, wbo held over uotil bis suceeeeor could take charge, bas gone to Oraogaburg to begio tbe discharge of his datiee ae assistant profsssor ot mathematics It the Bute Colored College. Tbe orgeot oeed for a sewerage system oropt up io all sorts of oaeipeciei ways Tbe complaint before Coooetl last Wetueiday Tight against certain par tus who areempt) log bath water aod kitcbeo slops into tbe drams it jatt aootber proof that a sewerage system tt aaaded aad must be constructed ia tbe a ear fatare. Tbt best aetaol of cleaosiog tbe liver it the uto of tbe famous little pills known as DtWiti'a Little Early Risers Kasy to take. Meter grips. J H Hagbsoo A Oo. Tbe Soseter Tvlepbooe Mfg . Co , baa daaoted tbree telephones for the use ot tue Ire dtpartmeet and police. A telephooe will be placed in each reel booae and tbe third will be placed oo Maiu street oear tbe Court Hoaae Teoee telephones will be operated free of charge oy too Sumter Telepbooe Oo. M coloret w^iiiea was circulating a paper oo the streets yesterday, aefciag far charity for beraslf and foor little cbildreo, oa ibe plea of baviog loot ibe reaulte of ber year's work. She toys ab* it tbe wife of Laurel Diokios, ibo moo wbo advertised last week for a loot poekettook coolaioiog $112 Sbe says ber bosaaod bat gooe away sice lusmg tbe ?oaey, sbe does oot koow wbsre to, aod she aod ber cbildreo are left destitute. Da ooi get scared if your heart troubles you Matt likely you suffer from indigrs lioo Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat aod giws tbt worn out s'amacb per? fect ieti It is the only preparation known tbat comp.eieiy digest* oli classes of foods; tool Is woy It cures the worst eases of in digestion aod stomach trouble after every, thitgelso hat failed It mey be taktt io all tttdt'ioat aad eoaoot beip but do )ou good. 4 S Haghwta A Oa. ANDKR80NTTLER. Tbe Bride a Descendant of Presi dent Tyler and the Groom a Nephow Of "Fighting Dick' Anderson. Richmond, Vu , Oct. 8 ?The Re?. Ben? jamin M^K'nif Anderson, of Stat*nurg, 8. C , end Vhos Agnee Lv * Tyler were married bore to-night Tho ceremuoy took place at All Sainie' Church Min Georgia Wilion acted ai bridesmiid and Mr. Charles Oabaniss, of Danville, Va , was neat m?a Tbe bride, who is one of the prettiest giria here, ia a descendant of President Tyler. She it a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joho Tyler. Mr. Aodersoa is a son or Dr W. W Anderson, of South Carolina. Ha ia a grandson of Major General Thomas Childs, U.S. A. Atter tba wedding a reception was gi?en tba newly married pair at the home of tbe bride s parents, in West Grace street. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson will go at once to their foiure bone, Clemson College, S. C Neil Thursday afternoon Milt Battie Vela Tyltr, a sister of the bride, will carry Mr. Robart O Blaotoi, of this city ?E B C. in Newa and Courier. Marriage st Blshopville. Cards bate been received here announcing tbe coming aaarrlaga of Rae. Allan Praaalej WHfon, pastor of tba Biabopville Baptiat Obnrcb and MieaTiaaie Dnrant, daughter of Mr. aad Mrs J Oliver Dnrant, Wednesday Oct. 17th in tbe Blihopville Baptiat chnrcb DEATH Mr. R R. Singleton ooe of tbe old citizen of Wedgefield died at his borne near Wedge held on Tuesday oigbt Oct. 2, after a abort sickntta He waa about 60 years old. Tbe iotermtnt waa at the old Singleton baryiog eraurd He leaves a wife and four children. Rev. W. H. Baroweil conducted the funeral aereicea. Dsatn of Mr. Lanier Eason Mr Lanier Baaco, a member of the firm of Welch k Karoo acdooeof tbe beat known business men in Obarlesfoo, died at bia resi? dence on Btanfain atreet yeeterday afterooco at 3 o'olock. Ha bad beeo in bad health for some time and it waa known that he waa an ill man aioce the spring All tbe summer be waa forced to star away from bia bu si cess oo accouot of bia health, altbougb be did go back to work oo one or two occasions Mr. Bason was about 46 yeare of age aod bad been irdeniifled with tba business community since bis boyhood.?News k Courier Uct 6. Mr. B?soo married a daughter of tbe late Jobu DeLorme formerly of tbis city, aod she and two cbildran sarvive her husband. Tba tsn o'clock Saturday oigbt closing agreement is practically a dead letter with several of tba mercbaats who signet it, and as tba aew stores do not observe it, it orgina to look like all tbs stores will go back to tbe old rale is kssp npeo as loog as possible with? out inearring risk of arreat for violating tba Sabbath. On tbs lOtb of December, 1897, Rev S A Donabae, pastor M R Chnrcb, South, Pt Pleasant, W Va, contracted a severe cold which was attsnded from tbs beginning by violeot coughing. He says : "After resort log to a number of so-called 'specifics,' usu? ally kept in tba bouae, to oo purpose, I pur? chased a bottle of Cbambsrlain's Cough Rem? edy , wblcb acted Ilka a charm. I aojt cheer faliy recommend it to the public." For sale by Dr A J Chioa Mr. Robert Downing slready aanoooced to appear at tba Opera Houae, ia said to be supported tbis aeaaoo by an unusually strong company including Mr. Charles D. Barman, last season leading man with Frederick Wards and for five years with Modjsska in tba aama capacity. For bis Isadiag lady Mr. Downing bas secured in Miss Alberta Converse a young womao who ia aaid by nawipeper critics to be a "Mary Aoderaon at twenty," beautiful io face and form aod eicavdmgly talented. Duriog tbs winter of 1897 Mr Jamea Reed, ooe of tbs Issding citiseoa snd merchants of Clay, Qisj Co, W Vs, struck bia leg agaiost a cake of ice in lach o manner as to bruise it severely. It became very much swolleo aod pained him ro badly that be could not walk without tbe aid of crutches. He *as treated bf physicians, also used several kinds of lini? ment aod two and a half gallons of whiskey :n bathing it, but nothing gave aoy relief until bs began uaing Chumberlain's Pain Bal-o. Tbis brought almost a complete cure io a week's time and he belie vea that had he oot used tbis remedy his leg would have bad to be amputated Pain Balm is antqualed for rpraica, bruises and rbeumatiam For aale by Dr A J China. Tbe Open .g Day at Mra. Atktnsoo'a Milli rery,Store attracted a large crowd yesterday. Tbe display of flowers aod other feminine finery was enough to paraljze the average masculine Tbe hem reporter managed to get into tbe front room aod enjoyed a general view all around from the centre of tbe room. He found Mr. Rar.die aad Uncle Scott, sf the 8nmter Muaic Store, bid away behind a piano that waa covered with pretty red roses aod yellow berries. After a little chat witb the u fc| felt encouraged to look furihe-, and evert? ed to take a peep into tbe inner aanctum from wboace Isioed tbe bum of maoy female voices aod where be aaw a little sea of bonnets, flowere. ftalbrrs aod faees all mized up ; but be'ore getting in somebody stepped oo <he eff aide of bis pet tittle toe wticb caused him to retire?-therefore If aby readers of tbo Item want to koow aoy more about the opeoing, do as oe did, go aod see it ? il you can. Lawn Fete Tbe ladies' a'd society of the Lutheran Church will give a lawo fete on K W. A. Pullman s residence lawo oa Wedotaday eveoiog, Oct. loib, from 6 to 10 o'clock Neat and novel Invitations have beeo aent oat. Did you get o?e ? They meant to aend you one, anyway. Go at 6, if you care to , at 8 if yon will ; at 9 if it auits you better. Take waroiog, wsdi not a?. you to blame anybody. Refreshments will b? free aod re? served seats on the grars will cost you nothing after you get Is <he gate You will go ; will you oot ? ? ??^aam* ? ? ? ? ?^a????? "I wi?h to ezpreas my (banks to the man? ufacturers of Chamberlain'; Colic, Cholera ar.d Diarrlioea Remedy, for having put on the market such a wonderfol medicine," gavs W W Maaaiogill, of H'Hiimon', Tsasf? There are maoy thousands of mothers whose children have been aaved from attacks of dysentery aod cholera infantum who must also feel thankful It is for sale by Dr A J Mat* O'Donnell & Co. It is hardly necessary to call the at'entiou of the readers of The Watchman ?od South? ron to tb" Urge hdverlisement of O'Donnell k Co. It h*s attracted their atteitioo, oo dou'oi, by the conspicuous space it covers But we beg to say if any have failed to read it carefully, they have lost that much ?ood reading It is weil written and cootains some interesting matter, put together in good, smooth sentences. More than that, by study? ing the facts tet forth and taking heed there? to, much satisfaction will be experioneed in laying in your supplies, aad io handling the extra cash to be saved by dealing with this tborongbly reliable bouse. It will be noticed that it is annouoced by O'Doonell Jk Co. that their stock tbe present seasoo is tbe largest aod best assorted tbat tbey have sever carried ; you cannot fail, therefore, to find all you may need Read tbe advertisement carefully and do not fail to look through the stock. All tbat is lackiog is more room to display tbs goods. After Jaa. 1, tbis difficulty will be rsmedied by being able to move iuto tbe new store now being built. Byttenberg'8 Special Sale. Attentioo is directed to the special sale advertised by tbe old reliable boose of Rytteoberg, to continue for one week?be? ginning Monday, October 15. Desirable goods at very low prices will be found in the list. Be sure to read it and attend the sale. Cold Steel or Death. "There is but one small chance to save your ifo an that is through an operation," was the a**ful prospect set before Mrs I B Hunt, of Lime Ridge, Wis, by lier doctor after vainly trying to cure her el a frightful case of stom? ach trouble and yellow jaundice. He didn't count on the marvellous power of Electric Bitters to cureetomach ond liver troubles, but she heard of it, took seven bottles, was wholly cured, avoided surgeon's knife, now weighs m?*re and feels better than ever. It's positive y guaranteed to cure stomach, liver and kid? ney troubles, and never disappoints. Price 50c at J F W Del.urine'? drng store. 1 RETURNED FROM GEORGE? TOWN Tbe Sumter Light Infantry (Co. H. S (J. Militia) returned from Georgetown last Wednesday morning, haviog left that place at 6.30 a. m. aod arriviog m this city oo tbe 9 40 train. Tbe member* of tbs company were pretty well fagged out, but in good spirits aod well pleased with the treatnent accorded them by tbe members of the Georgetown company aod tbs good citiaeos of tbat town Tbey were oot called on for arduous duty, doing noth? ing except to staod guard, but tbey were able to sleep very little aad (be loss of rest was beginning to tell oo many of tbs boys. When tbe company arrived in Georgetown Monday oigbt tbe situation wss not as serious as it bad beeo, and tbe riotous negroes were already dispersing. Within an boor after tbe company arrived and went on duty tbe town was perfectly quiet and tbs negroes, who bad been tbrsatening to kill tbe wbite people aod born the town, bad left tbs towo and gone to tbeir homes in the snrborbs and adjacent country. Tbe company was quartered in the armnry and wars well provided with blankets, food aod rsfresbments of various kind Mavor Morgan and the citisens of the town were as attentive as possible aod saw tbat tbs com? pany oseded for nothing tbat tbey bad tbe means of providing Gapt Wilson and bis meo are naturally/ glad tbat ths tbrsatened cot A ct was averted aod tbat tbs trouble was so easily settled, but tbey went to Georgetown to perform tbeir full duty, oo matter wbat tbat oright have been or bow dangerous, and tbey are ready to respond to tbe neat call as promptly as tbey did to tbis. Msamsa* ? ? ?? ?? - - Dr H. W. Lewis, Lawrenceville, Va., writes, "I am using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure in my practice among severe cases of indigestion and rind it sn admirable remely." Many hundreds of physicians depend upoo tbe use of Kodol Dyepeps a Cure io stomach troubles It digests what rou eat, aod allows you to eat all tbe good food you need, providiog you do oot overload your stomach. Gives instant re'ief and a permanent cure. J S Hugbson k Co. ?BSe> rOW? ? i - Ootobor Ladies' Home Journal "The S?ory of a Young Man," by Clifford Howard, Elizabeth Stuart Phelps' new novel, "The Successors of Mary the F'rat," "A Story of Beautiful Women," "Blue River Bear Stories," by the author of "When Knighthood waa in Flower," are all begun in the October Ladies' Home Journal. "Romances of Some Southern Homes" gives some glimpses of social life in tbe South before the war, aod <:The Longings or a Sfchded Girl" and "A Minister Among the Cowboys"? tell of achievements in face of obstaclea Edward Bok sharply criticises the Pullman Palace Car Company for tbe exhibi? tion of bad taste displayed in tbe decorations of its cars, which misleads the uncultured io deco*ating tbeir homes. "An American Mother," writes on "Row We Can Lead a Simple Life," aod "A Minister's Wife" enters a protest agaioat the criticism towhieh the clothes of a minister's family are subject? ed. There are three architectural features in tbe October Journal which will interest home-workers * One presents the nUrs. in detail of "A Georgian House for $7,000," and another those of "A Good Farmhouse for $3,f 00," and tbe third shows "A Success? ful Country Home" in the Northwest, of log construction There are also a number of practical articles. Bv The Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia. One dollar a year ; ten cents a copy. GALiVW8TON RKLIRF FUND Sioce the la?.i report was made we h?ve receive the following contributions ; R L Witherspoon, $1 00 Miss Emma Baker, 1 00 J F Melittas, i o-i Cash, 2 00g Cash, 8 00 On hand, $8 00 Remi'tP't to Galtfttoe. 281 35 Remitted to Gov. Nnyere, 89 65 Total, *379 00 ?~^m> ? * # ? ^mw*" A t rlghftnl Klunper Will often eases a horrible Burn, Scald, Cut <>r Bra toe, Bseklea 's Assisi Bstvoi the be*t in the world will kill tho pain umi promptly heal it. Cures Old Soros, Favar Bores, Ulcer*. Bolls. Felons, OerSS, all Skin Eruptions. Heat Pile Cure on earth. Only 25 et*, a aoS< Cure guaranteed. Sold by J, K. W. DeLorme, l>rug gist. 1 JENNINGS WINS CONTEST. Adjourned Meeting of County Exe? cutive Committee. The cciuotr democratic ex native committee mot last Thursday, pursuant to the resolution adopted when it adjjurm-d two weeks BfO, for the purpose of bearing und cid * d{; the Jennings DnBoie contest over the election of Magistrate in the 4th distr.c Mr. Jeoniog6 w?s retufsen'ed by L. D, Jennings, Esq., and Mr. DuBose by Hl. F. Wilson, FPfq. The affidavits of both sides were submitted with the replies thereto. Argumeoo wer*> made by Messrs Jennings and Wilson, who then withdrew and the coir, mi nee after a half hour's deliberation decided by a majority vote ia favor of Mr L R Jennings, and be was accordingly declared elected. The com? mittee decided that the legal vole cost in the election was as follows; Jennings 111, DoBosellO. The contest hinged on the vote cast by a mas who can neither read nor write. He swore that be intended to vote for DuBose and asked Mr. rV H. Epperson to fix the ballot for bim. Mr. Epperson stated that be could not swear positively for wbom the vote was cast, but that he is certain be filed it as directed by the voter. The committee deeided that onder the circumstances the vote could not be counted and one vote was accordingly deducted from DoBose's total thereby break? ing tbe tie and electing Jennings by a major? ity of ooe. ? ????-tarawm* -eaav Our Soldiers at Georgetown. Under this heading tbe Neva and Courier of the 4tb pays a well deserved compliment to tbe soldiers of Charleston, hut not one word does it say of tbe gallant Sumter Light Infantry To read this editorial one would suppose that the only soldiers at Georgetown were the Charleston troops. Well, we sup? pose it is all right, the News and Courier is a Charleston paper and not a State paper 'Our conntry cousins" are good enough to sucscribe to tbe exposition, to attend gala week and anything *>lse to help Charleston ; but do praise is shown a gallant command like Capt. Wilson's, wbo whs on the 6cene hours before tbe Charleston troops arrived and remained, by order ot tbe mayor, on the scene of action 16 hours after the Charleston troops left Hoore Guard, aw? ? ? a? A Shooting Scrape. A difficulty occured a few miles below Camdeo last Wednesday between Mr Ker sbaw DoBose and Mr. Thomas Gardner, wbicb resulted in tbe former being shot three times with a shot goo, twelve of the shot tskiog effect. Mr. DuBose bad quite a nar? row escape. Medical attention was given bim, and be is able to be out again Tbe difficulty will undergo legal investigation ? Camden Messeager. Help the Old Man. Richard Green, tbe aged colored man, whose remarkable longevity has been noticed in these columns before, nquests us to say to tbe public that he is still living and will be thaokfol for any little contributions that kind frieods may be willing to make towards bit continued existence According to papers that be has, be will be 116 years old on bis oezt birthday io February next: On account of bis extreme age be is unable ao do manual labor,.and has no family to depend upon. Contributions for bim, if left at this office will reach bim. laaaaw a ? aagjajaj To order to lemove tbe Baptist Cbureh to make place for tbe new cburcb wbicb bas been begun, it was atcessuy to remove the tower sod* therefore, tbe bell, consequently for some months, tbe bell cannot be used to give notice of worship, but tbe regular services will be held at tbe usual hours without in? terruption. GOOD HEALTH by the Quart. Every bottle you take of Johnston's Sarsspartlla means hotter health, and every bottle contains a full quart. It makes better blood?purer blood. Tor thirty years this famous remedy has been cresting and main? taining good health. Johnston's Sarsaparilla builds up the system, tones the nerves, and strengthens the muscles more promptly and effectually than any other remedy known. The pallor of the cheek disappears, energy takes the place of languor,and the rich color of health flows to the cheeks. Unequalled for all disorders of ho Btomuch and Hvei. and for all weakening cim p'aints of men, women und children. Sold awf|"a?Se? Prlaa, ||*SS ??r not ?aar! ??oi?. MICHIGAN DRUG CO.. - Detroit, flieh. J S. HUGHSON & CO, Sumter.S.O WANTED -An honest, rrlinble farmer to work a two or fourhorae share farm. Must come weil recoremended Apply to Jaa. C. Spann, Cateball, S C Oct 3?tf i Land Surveying. WILL GIVE prompt attention to all calls for aurveyine ni<d platii a l-??da. BANKS H HOYKIN, Oci 10?o Oatchall, S C. THE Standard Warehouse Co., Columbia, S. C. Cotton Capacity, 20,000 bales. # Storage and ineoranec 15 ot?. p r halo per month, or fractinii thereof Speeiul rates on large lots. Liberal ad?aners at low rate of inter oat on oottoo stored with us. Write to RDW1M W. ROBBRT80N, Sec, or H. L KLLIOTI. Mgr. Hept IS-3WI Crowding Opportunity to its Best Achievement. There is always opportunity io this great store. Vigilance io watcbiog it and seizing it. brings its profit. (Jjld weather has been a laggard?slow in coming; but its very slowness h98 brought to us big ctiers of merchandise from large makers and importers whose regular channels fo? sale are blocked by unseasona? ble weather. The cold weather will come and it is economy to provide now? provide here. If you seise the obaoce you will crowd opportunity to its utmost aohievemert. RICHNESS IN DRESS FABRICS. After the beautiful things of last year one may well wonder at the resourcefulness and originality that have made this season'* fabrics so much better than the predecessors. Our showing is well worth a visit just for Fashion Knowledge to say nothing of Price Advantages. LADIES' AUTUMN WAISTS. We've prepared one of the best assortments ever shown of these seasonable and popular garments' and the prices are in manv instances [as low as the mere cost of the material We * mm m mr-mr call special attention to a line of French Flannel Waists, rib? bon and plait effects. These are strictly "up-to-date." We have also added several new numbers in Tailor Suits which you should see. Our third invoice of new Dark Percals to arrive this week, see them. RELIABLE BLACK DRESS GOODS. Meaning goods that will be black when the dress is worn out. We offer you selection from thg largest variety, both for suite and skirts, that has ever been brought to Sumter. (Even by us) Bric-a-Brac and China? Special mention should be made of the new Dinner Sets, Toi? let Sets, Dishes, Etc. Don t forget this Shoe Store of ours. The new ones are all here. Ours are Shoes that will wear, are built right. Have great style and we save you money. . Schwartz Bros* Sumter's Fashion Emporium, Dry Goods Leaders. If V mire Holding ? the Prices J?own. Always watchful after the interests of our patrons, we repeat it, we are holding the prices down to a 5c cotton basis. The rumored advance in goods, to any material extent, is fic-^ tion and not fact?Goods are very cheap. Look Your Best at all Times ! And to do this we would say to the Udiee that we are fully prepared to lend them any assistance in the furnishing of a pretty suit. And why not a pretty one if the cost is no more ? We invite the purchas? ing public, especially the ladies, to cail and see the new fabrics of which we have so recently been reading: The Pebble Cheviot or Costume Cloth, the handsome Plaid Back and Z'beliue Skirtings, Steam Shrunk Serges, Venetians, Broadcloths (the best 52 inch value in the market for $1) Camletts, Poplins, Prnnelles, B Soleils, Silks and Cut Velvets. Our lleady-to-Wear Garment Department Furnishes the correct iuggestions in Tailor-Made Suits, Jackets at d Wraps for Ladies, Misses and Children. To the Lover of Good Linens We will promise a veritable feast io a critic's eye?Towels, Damaska, Doileya, Napkins and Bed Linens, all at the old prices. Some speciale in Towels for early buyers. IN House PurnistLixi.grs Wc Are making an exceptionally handsome display of Carpets, Mat lings. Hugs, Oil Cioths, Window Shadea, Portiers. Lace Curtains, Tapestries, Velours, Silkohnes, printed Jap. Drapery Silks, Bagdsd Drapery Cloths, Printed PlusheB and everything needed with which to beautify the home. If you've been having trouble with your Footwear, try a pair of Val Duttenhoffer or Drew, Selby & Co's warranted Shoes. For school children the "Little Giant" brand beats them all for good looks and good service. Come in and see us, the pleasure will be ours, the profit will be mutual. I^he ^umter Jjry Jjoods JJo. Proprietors of Sumter's Leading Dressmaking Establishment.