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liewa From Our Representatives. Senator Manning and Represstuative Taos. ?. McLeod tons & pro-uir.eot part in toe de bate* io the S?nate ?md Boase Th andar. Senator Manning spoke m rapport cf the Marsh*!! Child Laoor oil!, the News and Co? risr reporting him as follows: Senator Canoing held that the question in ?olred a plain application of roles or ccm noa tense. Last year there was not ssfii eieat information to show mat legislation waa desired or woold be wise Ia faci, mill presidents promised that the matter wooli bs regulated. But nothing h ns beeo done ?od it ii incombent on the legislature ta act. He does ao: be? lieve the Seoate is hostil? to the mill indus? try. Although personally interested in mille, ile ia no: blioded to justice He has hereto? fore roted against laoor legislation, bot .banges hare occurred by tbs great increase io the factory population. We might as wail meet these questioas for they must be settled sooner or later. Re had little cocfi deace io petitions. It makes a? difference whether operatives or mill owners favored or apposa" the bill, for tba broad question re? mains whether it is just arni bomana to ea piay thea? cbildrea io mills. Does oot their employment show something wrong ia the waga sosias, elsa these children woald oot wara to be employed ? Thia is a moderate and tampera te ssaasors Hs spoke for oo labor .usina, bat supported this bill for tba rea aaa tb it it it jost, and proper aad righi. . Mr McLeod advoca ted tba appropriation of $1*0,000 for tba public schools. The News &s? Coarter says : Mr. McLeod, of So m te?, made ao earnest appeal for tba $100,000 for the common sofcoots. The people will never blame mea far roting for tba good of tbs nasses. Th? amaadmeat was excsileot and should be adopted. McLeod said : I faror the appropriation of $100,00) for pabiio schools for the reason that First. I with tbs Stats to declare sob at&stially itt policy toward the common schools by thus recognising them as a part of tba great educational system ; and at least j to make this start towards bridging the chasm j which exists betweea the common schools and the higher institutions of learning Second. Tois amount will at least exteod the term for a short time, and will giro to t?ase wbfi pay a Urge part cf the taxes, and who, by reason of circumstances can oerer directly receire the benefit of any other appropriation, some retara of the money which they themselves have paid Third. The pledge to take this step has been repeatedly made ; the people hare the right to expec: and do expect that faith shall fee kept. CiLABSNDON NEWS. Mrs. F. W. Gregg bas retorced from an extended risit to relatives in York county. Miss Leonora, a bright little 9-year-old daagbter of Gor MeSweeaey, accompniei Senator Aopelt borne Saturday as the goes; of Misses Gussie and Tallia Appelt. Mr. AUeo 0. Brad ham sustained a coe sid arable loss by fire last week losing his dry kiln at Packsrille and .rom twenty to thirty fbossand feet of lamber The origin of tbe ire is unknown bat was probably accidental. -.Manning Times. Bani of Bishop ville. SishopviHe is to hare a bank. The com mission was issued oo Tuesday by the Secre? tary of State. Toe corporators are: H. G. Garrison, of Camdeo ; J. L Dew, of Latta, and W. W Hearoo, J B Kelley and W R Scarborough, of Bishopriiie The capital , stock will be $25,0o0. Fraud in Charleston. The National Mercantile Company of Cbarlesloo was attached last Friday. The company was one of the get-rich quick con eeros and promised 24 per ceot int?r?t to ail depositors. Mr. White, the head of the con? cern has gone no one koows where. No t?eabt, tbs whole scheme is a grand swindle and will caisa a large loss to macy Charles ton tana. Fxpreat Thief Captured. Sap Wiliiac*. a negro who elaimt to ba from Bensettsriile, wa? arrested at the depot las: friday for stealing from the Somber o Express Uo. He has beta banging aroiod She depot a great deal for sometime and dar? ing that tim? rxrioas articles hare been stolen from the express company aod suspicion finally fell apon Sep Friday norning there waa another theft aad tba circamstances were sncn that Seo wat aceosed of being tbe thief. He denied the charge, of course, bat attempt? ed to rna away from bis accusers. He wat pursued and overpowered aod broaght to tbe guard honte lo avait trial befara Magistral Walls. Mr. Yohannon's Lectura. Tba leetare oa Persia Friday evening at the Baptist Church, by Mr. Tobannoo, wat very iastroctire, interesting and entertaining Tte lecturer though speaking ia a broken manner, wat quite an able talker oo the tab jsctt of hit native lead. Tbe pictures of Persia and Persian life were rery excellent ard interesting io erery respect Pictures ?rare shown of the Shah's palace and other property, and tb? court maoners aod cus? tom's wera folly explained. To aoy one wishing to learn of tbe people of Persia and their manner of liriag his lecture was quite instructive, aod well worth everybody's time who attended tb? lactate The attendance wai good considering tb? inclement stat? of thc weather ? KighS ol Tarro?. - "Awial anxiety was felt fo~ tba widow af tba brave Gea Burnham ef Machia?, Me, whoa tba doctors said sba eould aol live till mens? ing," writes Mrs 8 H Lin?ela, who attended her that fearful night "AU tbeagkt she mast ?.aa di? fron patoman?a, bat she begged fer 9r Sing's New Discovery, saying it bad nero tb aa one? saved ber life, aad bad eared bar of .ensarapiioa. After three small doses she slept easily all night, and its further ase eonpletely eurea* ber " This aurvelons aedieiae is gnar antead to eure all threat, whest and lung dis? eases. Only SOe and fl. Trial bottles free at J F Vf DeLorme's drug store 1 Order of Hoo Hoos. The Concatenated Order of Hoo Hoos will bold ibe first concatenation in Sumter, in the Masoois Templeon the evening of February 22d After the meeting me Hoo Hoos will hive <% ba< quat and they ejpect to make the first coocateo^tion in tbe f?ame Cock City a memorable one and al) members of the order are looking forward to the 22i with many pleasant anticipations --?- ?mi There? ?3 always danger in using ccuoter fe -s of DeWitt's Witch Hazel S*!ve. The original t? a 9afe and certain cure for piles. It is a soothing and hs-iling salve for soret and all skin diseases -J S Hugbaon & Ce. Tbe 5th" annual festival of fun ted frolic given under tb* auspices ef tbe Merry-Mak? ers Association, will be given at Augusta, 6a., coesmenciog April 22d, 1901, for one week.* Tba 29th csatury will ba opened with one grand week of splendor, tbe like of which bas never before been seen in the Southern States. $10,900 in cold cash will be the out? lay for th? free stree: shows to be eeea day aad sight. The grandest Poultry, Pigeon aod Belgian Hare Show ever beld io Augusta will throw its doors open April 22d, for one week. The finest poultry aod pet stock of different states aod cities will be sean at this show, the beet judges have been engaged to judge the show, and the largest number of cash and special premiums yet seen io a catalogue will ba offered, nothing will be left undone to make this show a saccess Entries open to the world When yo? were here each of the past four years, you tboagbt the fire works were grand, we cac only assure you that the? fade into insigoificaace compared to what you will see at this year 8 festival The pictures in fire will be kept a secret from you until you see them. Don't fail to come The military display will be a feature If your compaay is bera on that occasion to drill for the prizes come with them and cheer them on to victory. Five firs: class bandi of music will give concerts hourly each day of the week. Nothing bc: the highest class attractions will be seen on the streets, instructive and entertaining. Le: the old, the young, the rich, the poor, high and low, let everybody come Low railroad rates have been secured, which wilt enable everyone to drop dull eare, and epand one week of joy aed pleasure at Augusta, Ga., 22i to 27th April. ISO!. Everything free Hourly concerts each day, great military parade aod contests. The highest class acrobats and specialty ar tists disporting for the pleasure of the public oo Broad Street day and oight the entire week. Come and be a Merry Maker. Reduced Hates to Washington on Account of the Inauguration The Southern Railway, the Great Trunk Line from the Sooth to Washington, offers specially reduced rates to Washington, D. 0 , for the ioanguration of President McKinley, March 4, 1901, as follows; For individuals, (single tickets), rate of one first class fare for the roood trip, to he sold March 1st, 2nd and 3rd, with final limit March 9, 1901. For regalar erganiz?d military companies aod brass bands in uniform accompanying them, 25 or sore on one ticket, still lower rates will be granted. Tickets to be sold Msrcb ls:. 3o? and 3rd, with, fnal limit March 9, ?9?l. The service of the Southern Railoaj is by far tbs m . compiste cn j fastest of any Hoe from the Sooth. For detailed information as to rates, reservations, eic , apply any agec: of the Sooiharo Railway or connections W H Tarloe, Asst Gen. Pass Agent, Atlanta, Ga. -a?~^?-? ' ea A powerful engine cannot be ron with a weak boiler, aod we can't keep np the strain of an activa life with a weak stomach ; neith? er caa we stop tba bomen machine to make repairs. If tbe stomach cannot digest enough food to keep tbs body strong, each s prepa? ration at Kodol Dyspepsia Care should be ased. It digests what yoe eat aod it simply san': help bat do yoa good.-J S Eagnson fcC? FISS AT SPRING HILL Barn and Stables of Dr. C. 8. Brit? ton Burned The bara and stables of Dr. C. S. Britton of tbs Spring Hill neighborhood, wert hors? ed last Thursday, The bones and moles were saved by tbe bands bet the buildings and contacts, ineleding a large quantity of corn aod forage and farming implements, wera destroyed Dr. Britton was absent from home at tbs time and the oegro bands were unable to do more than save tho stock. Tbs origia of tbe fire is unknowo. -m ? ? - Reports show a greatly increased death rate from throat and lang troubles, due to the prevalence of croup, pneumonia and grippe. Wa advise the ase of One Minute Coogh Cars io all these difficalties. It is tbe ooly harm? less remedy that gives immediate results. Children like it.-J S Hoghson k Co. Made Him Leave. A man who bad bean in Camden a few days fixing sewing machines, made himself obooxions by abusing the Confederate soldiers and slandering The Southern women He wat called upon Saturday night, abd taken to the depot and instructed to leave. No personal violence was done to bim beyond letting him know that be could notremaia in this community. - Wateree Messenger. -^a> -?-??? awi - Hov to Cure the Grip. Remain quietly at hoxe and take Chamber? lain's Cough Remedy as directed and a quick recovery is eure to follow. Tbf.t remedy couotersc'8 aoy tendency of the grip to re? sult io pceumo:iia, which is really ?be ooly terioas daoger. Among the tens of thou- \ SHOOS who b.tve used it for the grip act ooe j case has ever been reported that di? not rs- j cover. For sale by Dr A J China. The Population of Sumter City. The following are the official census fibres showing the population of Sumter township, the population of each Ward of the Ci'y of Sumter. *ad the populatiou of the other in? corporated towns in the county : Sumter township, inc'udiog Sumter city, has 8,ff84 people and Sumter city, 5,673, dividad as fj: ews: Ward 1,677 ; Ward 2, 1.64S; Ward 3, 1,719; Ward 4, 1,632 OiUer towos of Sumter county are Bishop villa 715, and Mayesviile, 7S1. Frnm Ibis it will be seen that Ward 3 bas the largest population of the four warde, Ward 2 coming next, Ward 4 third nad Ward 1 fourth. Tbis report contradicts tbe long accepted belief that Ward 2 wa* the most populous, and there are many people who do cot yieid the point, contending that Ward 2 is the mos: populous and that there is something wrong with the cc-nsus figures. -?? i -i Handsomest and Fastest Tram Ev? er Run to the North and North? west. Laving St Augustine, Fla, every day ex? cept Sunday at 12 o'clock high noon, the handsomest and fastest train ever operated between Florida and the north ?od northwest makes a smooth, quick ran for Chicago, passing Jacksonville at 1 05 p m, Macon at 8 20 p m, Atlanta at 10 35 p rn, arriving Cincinnati at 12 o'clock noon and Chicago at 8 30 p m This train ia known as ' The Chicago and Florida Special," and is a solid Pullman ves? tibule train of drawing room sleeping cars, ooservaliou cars and dining cars, St Angus tine and Jacksonville to Chicago, through without change The route of this elegant train ia via the Florida East Coast Ry, St Augustine to Jacksonville ; Plant System Jacksonville to Jesup, Southern Railway Jesop to Chattanooga. Queso & Crescent Route Chattanooga to Cincinnati and from Cincinnati to Cbicsgo the tram runs over the Big Four Rouie, C H & D-Mooon Route, and Peoria Lines on alternate days, leaving St Augustine Mondays and Thursdays via Big Four Route ; leaving St Augustine Tue8dajs and Fridays via C H & D-Monoo Route; iesving S: Augustine Wednesdays and Saturdays vu Penn Lines. By using this train out of St Augustine and Jacksonville passengers are only one night out to Chicago, the rna being made between St Augustine and Chicago in 32 hours, and to Cincinnati in 24 boors Through sieepiag cars are also operated on this train between St Augustine and Detroit, Mich, Cleveland, 0, and Pittsburg, Pa, leaving St Augustine for Detroit daily except Saturdays and Sundays ; for Cleveland daily except Sundays and for Pittsburg Wednes? days and Saturdays only. La Grippe Quietly Cured. "In the winter of 1S98 and 1899 I was taken down with a severe attack of what is called La Grippe," says F L Hewett, a prom? inent druggist of Winfield, Ul. "The only medicine I need was two bottles of Chamber? lain's Cough Remedy. It broke up the cold and stopped the coughing like magie, and I have never since been troubled with grippe." Chamberlain's Cough Remedy can always be depended upon to break np a severe cold and ward off any threatened attack of pneumonia. It is pleasant to take, too, which makes it the most desirable and one of the most popu? lar preparation in ose for these ailments. For sale by Dr A J China. Prof Buckner's Lecture, 0? last Wednttday night in the Assembly Hali of the Graded School, Prof. Buckner delivered the first of bis series of lectures to a large audience. His subject was "The Wonders of the Heavens." The lecturer illustrated bis explanations with very clear and instructive diagrams and views by mean3 of the oxy-bydrogeo lijjht The planets were shown with their positions and relative distances to each other. Then they were shown separately and their char? acteristics explained according to the ideas of tbe most famous astronomers and scien? tists. Several fine views of the son and moon were thrown on the screen. The lecturer was very lucid in his explana? tions and in giviog bis own views of the heavenly bodies. The school children were called oo for names cf the plan?te and io thi9 it was mads quits interesting for even tbe smaller scholars. The lectora was concluded with scenes of places and works of art and inverai comic pictures. The next lecture on tbe "Wonders of the World)" wiH be presented about March 1st. All ic all, P.of Buckner fur? nished a very pleasant evening to tboje who were so fortunate as to attend. Cold Steel or Death " "There is bat on? small ?banco to save your ife an that is through an operation," was the a?fol prospect set before Mrs I 3 Hunt, of Lime Ridge, Wis, by her doctor after vainly trying to cure ber of a frightful case of stom? ach trouble a sd yellow jaundice. Be didn't count ec the marvellous power of Eleetrio Bitters to eare stomach and liver troubles, but she beard of it, took sevea bottles, was wholly cured, avoided surgeon's knife, now weighs mere and feels better than ever. It's positive? ly guaranteed to eure stomach, liver and kid? ney troubles, and never disappoints. Price 50c tt J F W DeLorae's dmr store. 1 -? i ? - Sumter Boys at College. _ The fellowing Staden ts from Sumter Coen ty ar? oo the honor roll of the South Carolina College for the semi-annual examinations : R. A. Chandler, proficient in English. L. C. Moise, distinguished in English ; highly distinguished in Spanish ; proficient in political science, ethics a?d geology K. B Dennis, dist'cguisbed io history : proficient io German J. H. Mills, proficient io chemistry and pedagogics. C. Rytteoberg, distinguished io English ; proficient in bis;ory and psychology. R 0 McCatchen, proficient ic history and biology. T. ?i McCutchen, proficient in mathemat? ics. R I Manning, distinguished io Enalisb. A FrJghftu! Blunder Will ofte'i cause a horrible Burn, Se?i!Jf Cut or Bruise. Bucklen's Arnica S i've, the best in the world will kill the pain an<i promptly keal it. Cures Old S<?re?, Fever S?res. Ulcers, Boils, Felon?. Oi-ros, all Skin Eruptions. Best Pile Cure on earth. Only 2.'> cf>. a box. Cur? guaranteed. Sold by J. F. W. DeLonne, iJrng gist. l Pre-Lenten Dance. I Tbe Senner CIcb will give the annual Pre Lsnten dance in the club rooms on ibe even? ing of Feb. 19;b Dancing will begin promptly at 9 30 o'clock and tbe germnn j will end at 2 o'clock sbarp. Tbe club mem? bers are making great preparations for this dance, and hope to make it one of the most brilliant and enjoyable the club bas efer giveo. Tba music will bs furnished by the 2d Regiment Band. Concert Thursday Night. The Second Regiment Band, of Sumter, came to Camden Thursday and gave a musi? cal concert for tbe bene?t of the Camden Bind We fe.t sure that it would be a delightful entertainment, hence we did not hesitate to urge our people to attend It was in every respect a first-class entertainment They held their audience epell-bound with their delightful music. The Opera House should have been packed.-Wateree Messen? ger. County Board of Control. Tbe Ceooty Board of Control met this morning. The regular routine business of approving reports &c , was carried ont and no business of importance was transacted. What They Got. Bisbopville did not get Lee County. Bat her citizens and former citizens have tbe bf st paying offices in -*cmter County, as follows : the clerk of the court, sheriff, coaoty treas? urer, county supt. of edocation and two mem? bers of the legislature, and our most excellent mayor baila from tbe same place Obeerver. Called to Macon, Dr. ?. M. Fraser, who bas been here for a week preaching for the First Presbyterians, by whom be bas been called, has returned to his home at Staunton, Va. He says be will make known hts decision at some time in the near future. He expressed himself as delight? ed with Macon and the people.-Macon cor. Atlanta Journal MAYOR'S COURT. There were two white painters before the Maror Monday, bot they were discharged as no evidence was produced to show their goilt. LUGU Mathis appeared again in the court with a badly swollen face. Ho received 15 day3 oz the chain gaog or $10, as be bas been up so often and the Mayor has been light on him heretofore. New Foundery. Brun80B & Brunson, who have been mo? oing their foundry on tbe outskirts of the city, have erected new buildiogs at tbe cor? ner of Graham and Washington Streets, and will move their machinery aod equipment to (his place. A Monster Devil Fish Destroying its victim, is a type of constipa? tion. The power of this murderous malady is felt on organs and nerves and muscles and brain. There's no health till it's overcome. But Dr King's New Life Pills Jare a safe and ecrtain cure. Best in the world for stomach liver, kidneys and bowels. Only 25c at Dr J F, W DeL-orme's drug store* 1 The delegates to the Y. M. C. A Conven? tion are sending in their cocpons and quite a large number are expected, abont 108 or 110 having signified their intentions of coming. Sotnter has always bad very successful con? ventions) ss it is a central point and its peo? ple are very hospitable. Dr A J Cbiaa, the druggist, will refucd yen your money if you are not satisfied after tak? ing Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab? lets. They cure disorders of the stomach, biliouenes?, constipation and headache. Prier, 25 cents. Samples free. The City Clerk's effice presents quite a nice appearance since it bas received a new coat of paint and a general cleaning np. There is a great improvement in the looks of the cShe and the city has done a good thing. The guardhouse will next be painted. The grounds of the Graded School should be built op ia the low spots, and the entire surface worked ovar with coarse sand cr gravel. Every rainy spell the yard ia front of the building is covered with water, making it both inconvenient and disagreeable for the scholars and teachers. The passager traffic at the depot contienes to be heavy for there are macy visitors to Sumter these days aod a large number of commercial travelers, also, come io oo every train. This week there will bc more travel? ing than asnal owing to the large number of delegates ta tba Y. M. O A. Convention and other visitors to the meetiog. The telephoos line between this city and Florence has been down between Carterville aod Timmoaville for several days. This is outside of tbs Samter Telephone Company's territory aod they are not responsible for it, bot it will be repaired as soon as possiale. 00TT02T KABZET. The price contienes abont the same as for the past 10 days. Today middling is quoted at 9 cants. Cotton Growers' Committee. Atlanta, Ga, Feb 9.-An interstate executive committee meeting of prom inent costoo representatives from the different States will be held nt the capitol io this oity Feb 14. This meet? ing is the outgrowth of resolutions adopted at the interstate convention of eotton growers. It was determined to orette ao interstate bureau, which would have general supervision over the different State associations of eotton growers, tod where the eottoo statistics for the whole south oouid be ooosoli dated tod prepared io comprehensive shape fer distribution nugong the producers and other members of the association. Each State is entitled to three delegates. Among the representa? tives to be presented are : From North Carolina. Gen W R Cox, Tarboro: B Cameron, Stagg ville ; John P Allison. Coocord From South C&rolina, J C Wilboro. Old Poiot ; D M Cro?son. Leesville. From Florida, B E McCltn. Talla hasse? ; F Adams, Jasper ; D H Mays, Monticello. Georgia, H<>ke Smith, Atlanta ; Pope Brown, Hawkinsville, Thomas G Lawson, Earor.ton. Geo Benjamin Pr-*un?*, "f Bethany, M) . koowa .<%?) tho hero of Shiloh, is dead, aged 81 years POULTRY SHOW. Splendid Exhibit to Be "Ii:de nt tlie Pan-American Exposition. In planning a great Exposition of the magnitude of the Pan-American, to be held in Buffalo next summer, where all the great industries of the United States will be represented by exhibits which will be of the best quality and charac? ter that can be produced, the wisdom of the management is shown in the magnificent preparations that are be? ing made for the Division of Live Stock. In no line of breeding domestic ani? mals has greater strides been made than in the poultry Industry, and, while the interest taken in the Live Stock Di? vision of tbe Exposition by prospective exhibitors is very encouraging, the poultrynie.u of the United States and Canada are manifesting an interest that is truly phenomenal. Tbe poultry men in the past few years have seen the industry double many times until today it exceeds In value any stogie farm crop. The annual sale of eggs, ; poultry and fancy birds for breeding purposes in the United States and Orn? ada exceeds $1,000,000,000. The pro? posed show at the Pan-American will be fully adequate to the great interests Involved. The time of this show will be most propitious to the fanciers-Oct 21-31-and the accommodations will be all that are desired. The stables, cov? ering ten acres, will all be devoted to the poultry and pet stock show. PAN-AMERICAN SPORTS. Will Be Held In a Stadium Seating Twelve Thousand People. The popular sports of the Americans have been handsomely recognized by the Pan-American Exposition. A Sta? dium, beautiful in design, with a quar? ter mile track and ground area ample for the requirements of all the popular events proposed, Is provided. It has a seating capacity of 12,000. The nature of the sports planned is varied. Ama? teur events of all kinds will be partic? ularly encouraged as representing the most desirable of athletic competitions. There will be professional events as well. College sports will be made a feature, and intercollegiate events are being planned. There will be amateur and professional baseball, football, lawn tennis. Marathon race, cross country runs, lacrosse, cycling, bas? ket ball, roque, shooting. Caledonian games, gymnastics, military maneu? vers, turning, cricket, bowling and oth? er sports. FUNNY SPECTACLES. The Impromptu Rows That Occur In the Streets of Paris. "Did you ever see a street fight in France?" asked an artist who had late? ly returned from Paris. "They are funny spectacles. I saw one once while passing the Bal Bullier at midnight Two little Frenchmen walked along in front of rae, engaged in conversation. A third little Frenchman ran up on tip? toe from behind somewhere and kicked the taller of the talkers between the shoulder blades. He went down with a cry, turned a somersault into the gut? ter and lay there. "And instantly-how, I don't know that street was full of hundreds of lit? tle Frenchmen, fighting and chattering and screeching. They didn't use their fists. They slapped, scratched, pulled whiskers and hair and, above ail, kicked-kicked in the high French manner, not landing where we Ameri? cans land, but getting home on the face and neck and on the back be? tween the shoulders. For five minutes there was pandemonium, and then as suddenly as it had begun the brawl was over and the boulevard was still again. "But afterward in all the boulevard cafes you found torn and bleeding Frenchmen, who leaned back limply in their chaire while their little ladyloves wiped daintily with their skirts the blood stains from the faces of those heroic scrappers. The little ladies wept and murmured sweet consoling things: the little men seemed In the depth of despair; but it wasn't long before little drinks were ordered and little ciga? rettes lighted and everybody was gay and happy again." - Philadelphia Record. Won br a Dead Man. A valuable cup was won in a bi? cycle race in Australia by a man who was dead when he passed the winning post Tb? race took place at an "elec? tric b'ght carnival," so called. In the presence of 10,000 spectators. In the last lap James Somerville, a rider, forged to the front and secured such a lead that his victory was assured. When within 25 yards of the finish h? was seen to relax his hold on the handle bars and lose his footing on the pedals. He did not fall from the ma? chine, however, and amid frantic cheers dashed by the goal winning the race by half a wheel. As he pass? ed the finishing post he pitched for? ward and fell to the ground. When he was picked up he was found to be dead, and, what is more, the doctors declared that death had come to him when he was seen to lose his hold oe the handle bara. It was a dead body that had ridden tb* test 25 yard? of tho race. His RoceBuuesdatlos. Fair Shopper (to assistant wno has shown her every piece of goods* in stock)-Well. ? don't see anything here that suits me. I'll go down to Yard & Stuff's and see what they have. Salesman (eagerly)-Here's the card of one of their assistants. Will you kindly get him to wait on you? Fair Shopper (pleasantly) - Ah, a friend of yours. I suppose? Salesman -No. my greatest enemy. London Fun. i ?opportune. "See li??re:" exclaimed the shopper, excitedly ": sere's a man just dropped dead i:? ilw.' bargain crush;*' "Hot1 :: ^rortuno?" cried the floor? walker have not yet opened our underra kui;: department" - Philadel? phia Press Mme Modjeska bas received word from Poiaod that the political charges agaioct her have been withdrawn and that she may retoro berne. Several years ago she lectured ira Poland on "Personal Fieedom,'*' ano an edict for ber banishment was tho resal*. It is said that she siii soon pay a visit to her native land. VIGORAIS EASILY, QUICKLY A?D PEE2IA 2TE27TL7 RESTOBED. Magnetic Nervine is sold vf nh a written gcarantee to cure In? somnia, Fits, Disaiaess, Hysteria, Nervous Debilitj, LoBt Yitaiity, S?minal Losses, Fail? ing Memory-the result cf over-work, sick? ness, errors of yostb or over-indulgence. Price $1 ; 6 boxes $5. By mail in plain package to any address on yaeeipt of price. Sold only by Dr J F W DeLorme. Feb 6 2 JAPANESE _PILE GUEE A new aad complete treatment consisting of Suppositories, Capsules of Ointment and two Boxes of Oiotmeot A never-fetting core for Piles of every nature and degree. It makes an operation with tbe knife, wi kb is painful, and often results in death, onBeeessary. Why endure this terrible disease? We pack a writ? ten guarantee ic each $1 box. ito Cure, 9a Bay. ?03 and $1 a box, fl for $5, Scot bj mail. Samples free OINTMENT. 25c and 150;;. CONSTIPATION corad, Piles prevented, by Japanese uiver Pellets tbe great Liver and Stomach Regulator and Blood Purifier. Small, mild and pleasant to take, especially adapted for children's nee. 50 doses 25 ets. For sale by J F W DaLorme. Feb 5 2. The Air We Breathe Contains Oxygen and Ni? trogen in the proportion of one to five. ORS. STARKEY & FAUN'S COMPOUND GXY6EN Contains Oxygen ana Nitrogen the formor greatly io excess^ cxooe.aod is very soloablo io wa? ter. Heat liberates H ; it is ta&a into the longs by ioablation,; ab? sorbed by she blood, which it purifies aod so goes directly co tbe seat cf all diseases. Send fer oar 200 page treatise 5 sent free. ORS. ST?KEY & PALEN. 1112 Girard Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Sao Francisco, Cal. Toronto, Cal. Feb 13-6m CONSPICUOUS BEAUTY i Without tbe least loach of vulgarity is & feature of every model io ocr display cl Trimmed Hats Macy noveltiec are shows io rial, ornament, shape sod rooj trimming. We offer a Hoe of Hats wj both beautiful io eooceptio] velopmeot and rich io soatei cannot be doplicated at tl Miss McDo] Fire Insurance ESTABLISHED Represent, among other Co nipa 1^ LIVERPOOL * LONDON & SLOB] NORTH BRITISH ? MERCANTILE HOME, of New York. UNDERWRITERS* AGENCY, N. Y. LANCASTER INSURANCE CO. Capital represented $75,000,000 Feb 3S. THE BANK OF SUMTER, SUMTER) 9? C. City and County Depositary Capital stock paid in, . . $75,000 Ot Undivided surplus, . . 16,009 M Individual liability of stockholders in excess of their stock, . 75,000 Qt s Transacts a general banking business ; aloe bas a Savings Bank Departmeot. Deposits af $1 and upward received. Ioterest allowed aa the rate of 4 rer cent, per annum, payable semi-annually. W. F. B. HAYNS WORTH, President. MABIOX MOMS, W. F. Rana, Vice-Presidan:. Cashier. Jan 31. Life and Fire Insurance. Call on me, at my residence. Liberty ^tieet, for both Life and Fire lusa rance. Oniy reliable Companies rep? resented. Phone No 130. Assdrena Moses. Oct 25-0.