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? View of Liberia. United States Minister Lyne ha? written a very instructive report on - the interior of Liberia. Alter des? cribing his journey from Monrovia into the interior, the mode of travel? ing, etc., Mr. Lyon declares that the absence of raiiroadsand of every oth^r vehicular convenience for travel in C Liberia is a serious drawback to tbs development and prosperity of the re? public. For this reason very few Liberians venture into tho interior. 33xcept soldiers and traders, the Li? berians are absolutely ignorant of the interior of their country. They pre? fer to go to Europe for pleasure and recreation, although the interior of Liberia is said to be rich in products, beautiful in scenery and healthful in location. Only tho foreigner ventur? es. Because of his willingness to as same the difficulties of the journey he becomes at once the object of curious wonder. All the roads are crooked and labyr? inthine. They are made crooked to : mislead the enamy, and to render his] ;.\ approach to a town difficult during a tribal war. Tho aborigines give theia-'| selves no concern about obstacles in tfee road. They cut down a tree and leave part pf titre huge branches lying across the patt. They never think of removing it exopt when compelled to -do so by a Liberian commissioner. They prefer either to climb over or to go around, and to swim a creek rather S&aa take the trouble to cross it by I t&e taridge. Wlien an old road is aban dorad it is flagged by placing a :. branch and an obstruction at the fork of - -see path. The natives know what this means and take the sew road. The reason jjiven by the natives for ? leaving obstructions in the road, and ior making them narrow and winding, is not only to bewilder the tribal foe, ont also to rioder it difficult for^he r ??mer ico-Libeiian to find them in - -their native fisteesse?. In the inter -4at the houses are cosstrucfcsd of mud r. and thatch. 3?o marked improvement is "risible in tfcis section on tba primi? tive style of lionss builders. The in? feriors of the bouses are clean, and so axe many of the towns. Although a goodly number of the men in these . towns speak aid understand English, -*?orae few reading and writing it with ^?onlshing a<*cuTacy, ;tbe knowledge ; does not make any difference in their \asjode of: living. Climatic condition "^??3 social ennr?nxnenfca force them to aatrict adherence to primitive customs. The municipii oSBcer of every town "is styled the chief, and of the half ?own, the headman. Ail disputes are settled by them. Tribal animosities j canse constant feuds thai; deter the [ prosperity and growth of the country. Africa is the_ home of some pecu? liar maladies, and Europeans find it necessary to make anuna! trips to the Maderia Islands or to the continent to regain their stengtb. Currency is absent from the section j cf which Minister Lyon writes. The ativss bring- their products-coffee, oil, palm kernels, palm, wine, , piasf-ava, ivoryy skins, veni . sen, canewood, rubber, beeswax,honey, gsr?d, precio?is stones, sheep, goats, -ottie, ginger, kola nuts and other things-and for these they get from the merchant cloth, salt, tobacco, pipes, gin, cut classes, brass kettles, iron pots, trinkets, beads, powder, caps shot, stockfish, looking glasses, ''combs, florida water and other com -isodities, all of which are sold at large profit. Thus, cloth purchased la England at 3 to 5 cents a yard is sold rn trade for iii cents. England and Germany seem, to have a monopo? ly of the trade. That they do a good business may be inferred from the jaeferred. claims of a German firm for 52.50,000 against a Liberian merchant doing business at Monrovia. j Episcopalians Adjourn. Boston. Oct 25.-The triennial Gen? eral Convention of the Episcopal Church, which' has been in session . 3*ere since October 4, was ended late today , with a public service in Trinity Cfenrch. From, the pulpit Bishop Henry C. Potter, of New York read a pastoral letter addressed to the Ch ure hat large. The communication, -which consisted of .more than 3,000 words, considered the problems now "before tba conn cry. Regarding di -wrce, the pastoral said that the facil? ity with which the marriage relation may be takes on and put off, is one of 'the menac?e of American civilization, to the possible perils of which Chris? tian people are as yet very imperfect? ly aroused. I be letter made a plea for the permanence and security of ?the family and discussed other press "sng question?'. Little business of i m portar ce was transacted at the final business cessions. A resolution permitting foreign con? gregations now in communion with 4fce Church to usc forms of service is their own tongues was adopted after ?? sharp contest. This legisraion was ??acted specifically for the benefit of Swedish congregations in Minnesota. ?e next Cos vestios will be held is "Sicbmond, Va, is 1907. Herb VV Edwards I oj ared. Herb W.Edwards of Des Moines, Iowa. ..got a fall ou an icy walk la*'; winter, spraining his wrist and bruising his kate-. *Tbe next day," he says, ^Hhey were so ?ore aad stiff I waa afraid I would have tc stay is bed. but I rubbed them well with ChamberlainV Pain Balm and after a few applications all soreness had disappeared.** Yor ?ale by all druggists. ; Colnmbia, Oct 27.-Before as im crowd o* enthusiastic specta the husky team, from Sewanee detested the ..Clemson Tigers by al -?core of ll to.5. "So Poison in Chamberlain's Cough Remedy From Napier New Zealand Hearld: Two year? ago the Pharmacy Board of New South Wales, Australia, had an analysis ande of all the cough medi -csaes that were sold in tnat mark? et. Out of the entire hst they Jarad only one that they declared was en? tirely free from all poisons. This exception was Chara berlain'b Cough Bern edy ,made by -tba Chamberlain Medicine Company, Des Moines, Iowa, U. 8. A. The absence of all narcotics makes this remedy the safest and bes* that can be had ; and it is with a feel iag of security that any mother eau give it to her little ones. Chamberlain's Cough Bemedy is es peca)) v recommended by its ?akers f>r conchs, eoldp, cicup, and whooping cough. Thi* remedy is for stile by all druggists. A Wonderful Tribute to a Negro. - We have seen nothing tn any of oar I negro-loving Northern contemporaries to match the very remarkable incident : that occurred at Lancaster, South 1 j Carolina, yesterday. When the Court j ! convened there yesterday morn;eg Mr. ' E. E. Allison, the oldest member of I the Lancaster bar, announced the ; death of Bishop Isom C. Clinton, of : the African Methodist Church, and moved that the Court adjourn in re? spect to his memory until Monday ? next. The motion was seconded by ! Major Wylie, of the Lancaster Bar, and by Solicitor Henry. The speak? ers all paid tribute to the lamented dead, and Judge Watts granted the motion ana ordered tho adjournment of the Cc art, expressing his high ap peciation of the character and'services of the Bishop to his people and to the ca?ase of religion. Bishop Clinton was a negro and had been exercising the office of the min? istry for more than fifty years. He was a slave in his early life and lived at peace with his white neighbors all his life. They knew him and he knew them and between them existed the kindliesfcrelations. So deeply had he imprressed them with the eanest ness cf his religion and the good qual? ity of his citieznship that when he died they all sorrowed that he had passed away. The action of the Court in Lancaster yesterday was a notable tribute to the dead Bishop. The law? yer on whose4 motion tho Court ad jouned, and the lawyers who second? ed the motion .and the Jndge who granted i the- motion are all native South Carolinians and thorough go? ing Democrats, and in their desire to honor, the memory of a negro Bishop they spake as they were moved by the natural promptings of their hearts. They were not hnnting for the negro vote or trying,to corner the delegates to a nominating convention. Did anybody ever hear of a Court adjourning in any Northern State in respect to the memory of a nesro preacher? Bishop or otherwise? We have always thought that we under? stood the negro question better in the South than our politically solicit? ous neighbors on the otherside of the old line.-News and Courier; The Japanese Exhibit at St. Louis. There can be no question that the most spectacular and most significant exhibit at St. Louis is that .of Japan. It is the handiwork of a new nation, a marvelous one at' that, which the people here have spread before them. At Chicago, the Japanese appeared as interesting and picturesque makers of toys and kSicknacks and articles of vir? tue of characteristic form but limited range,-a sort of half-developed, peculiar people, with a hazy past not far removed from actual savagery and with an uncertain future. At St. Louis they appear as one of the first nations of the world. The greatest i world-event of the last ten years is the rise of Japan, and the Japanese have taken good" care that their attainment j of manhood's estate shall be duly and : fully celebrated in this exposition cosmos. To best realize what Japan I is, today, one need not go to Port I Arthur nor tb the plains of Manchuria, j It, may be taken for granted that the ? little brown people have startled tfce world with their military prowess, with their unprecedented combination in one national character of the most thorocgh preparation and prevision, the highest type of strategy, the most fanatical bravery,. and the most ! abundant caution,-the bravery which assaults desperately with torpedo, boats and. charges savagely with battalions, and tbe caution which never risks a battleship near the big guns of a foe. Finer than- Japan in war is Japan in peace. Walter Wellman in "Success." - ?11,1 -mm -iwi - The Exact Thing Required for Constipation. 'A* a certain purgative and stomach poriflVr Chamberlain's Stomach sud tiver Tablets t-eeni to be the t-xact thing rtqnired, strong enough for the most rotear, yet mild enough and sftfe for c??lirea and without that terrible g i ping PO common to mot purgative?." t ay R. 8. Webster & Oe., Udora, Ontario, Canada. For sale by all druggist?. Mexico Ci ry, Oct. 24.-Mormon Bisliop Cluff of Salt Lake City has closed a deal in the State of Tabasco for the purchase of nearly 340,000 acres of land. There is ample room for 1.0G0 families, and 500 are ready to take up homesteads on the property. CASTOR IA POT Infants and Children. Tbe Kind YOB Hate Always Bought Sears the /rf ??$4' Signature of L&x?cf%7&&^? THE CHAMPION STUMP PULLER The Strongest the Simplest and most economical of all Slump Pullers. Try it before you pay for it? Guaran? teed to pull your stumps or no pay asked. Write for Free Booklet giving terms and prices. The Champion Stump Puller Co., 6-8-x COLUMBIA. S. C. \ Anyone ww dint; a sketch and description may qnk kif ascertain our opinion free Whether an inreitlon is ;>rnbably patentable. Communica? tions strictly'?on?dent fal. Handbook on Patents sent free. Oldest ajrencv for securing patents. Patenta taken through Munn St Co. receive wttfat notice-, wit hoot charge, in the Scientific Jfitterican. \ Rrtodsomelv flln^rnted wer?!tiv. ? nrceat cir .^aH?w\ ??f MPT f> M .>i.4i': 1 ?ssripil. Terms, $.'! a W : ?onr ?r><?i'fbs, fri. Sotd by Ml ren ?dealer? . i (> >:.'. ? .*. 'Vnshinci'oit. I). i Will positively cure any case of Kidney er Bladder disease not beyond the reach of medicine? No medicine can do more. FOLEY'S KIDNEY CURE strengthens the urinary organs, builds up the kidneys and invig? orates the whole system. IT IS GUARANTEED TWO SIZES 50c and $1*00 SOLD IND RECOMMENDED DY TOgCJS ^TJIMCTPEIIFL X>r?LTT& COMPANY^. Passed Sion? and Grave! With Excruciating Pains A. H. Thurnes, Mgr. Wills Creek Coal Co., Buffalo, O., writes: "I have been afflicted with kidney and bladder trouble for years, pass? ing gravel or stones with excruciating pains. Other medicines only gave relief. After taking FOLEY'S KIDNEY CURE the result was surprising. A few doses started the brick dust, like fine stones, etc., and now I have no pain across my kidneys and I feel like a new man. FOLEY'S KIDNEY CURE has done me $1,000 worth of good." No Other Remedy Gan Compare With lt Thos. w*. Carter, of Ashboro, N. C., had Kidney Trouble and one bottle of FOLEY'S KIDNEY CURE effected a perfect cure, and he says there is no remedy that will compare with it. Southeastern Lime & Cement COMPANY. CHARLESTON, S. C. Building Material of ai! kinds. High Brads Roofing "?5?BER01D." M&T Feb 2 o WORLD'S FAIR. ST. LOUIS, no. Parties wishing to take in .this great fair should bear in mind that the closing date is rapidly approaching. Low rates, quick I schedules and excellent service can be secured by availing yourself of the ATLANTIC COAST LINE. Season tickets, sixty day tickets, fifteen dav tickets and coach excursion tic? kets. The choice of three routes is offered. For rates, routes, schedules, etc., call on the ticket agent or' address the under? signed. : Coach excursions every Tuesday and Thursday dur? ing the month of October No trouble to answer questions. All inquiries promptly responded to. H. M. EMERSON, W. J. CRAIG, Traffic Manager, Gen. Passenger Agent, Wilmington, N. C. ' - . . .' : s, : : : ? ? : 'S 55 LOTS AT AUCTION 55 . v. - $ ? ' ' . : * Ai Sumter Court House, S C., Monday, Nov. 7, 1904. Those elegant lots on Manning Avenue. High and drjr and the best location in the city. Terms 1-3 cash, balance, 1 and 2 years. 50x150 feet. Will supply you money to build, if you pay for lot. The Investment of a Lifetime. Pays better than bank stock or bonds, doubles in value every year. All titles guaranteed and warranted by ttaj. Marion Moise. Don't miss this sale. Plats furnished free, s j H. L. B. WELLS, Att y. Sumter, S. C., Sept. 29,1904. Sept30-Nov?. Just Arrived, Car load flour, car load rice, car load lime, care load 3 lb. tomatoes, 2 cars of nails, also sardines, salmon, soap and starch at bottom prices. Don't bry mitti you see us, and our stock. Lowest expenses and cheapest cash house in the city. Phone 313, or ring up Wells <&> Edens, Flour, best $6.20 per barrel, rice $2.: 5, $2 75, $3 00 and $3.50 per 100 lbs, salmon $2.00 per case. 3 lb. cans best to? matoes 85 cents dozen Rest builders lime Si 00 per barrel or 90 cents at warehouse, A. C. L. 10 penny nails $2 25 per ketr, all above, same price below, 20 cents extra. Hay 90 cents per 100 pounds. Grits $1 55, meal $1.50 per sack, lull weights, starch $1.50 per box, soap $2 00 per box cash. ( ompare these prices. Don't pass us Ky. H.L. B. Wei ls & Co. Warehouse at A. C. L. Phone 313. Sumter, S. C. I?. BOWMAN, Prest C. W. BOSflMER, See. S Treas. The Sumter Banking & Mercantile Company, ^^^Capital 5tock $50,000^ Wholesale Grocers, Fertilize ersand Farmers' Supplies. Sole agents for the celebrated brand of Wil? cox & Gibbs Fertilizers. We are prepared to quote the very closest cash or time prices on all lines of Groceries, Fertilizers and Farmers* Supplies, And invite your investigation before making your arrangements for another year. Cometo see us. We will save you money* and give you a hearty, courteous welcome. Sumter Banking & Mercantile Company, Masonic Building, 2d door from the Postoffice. Sumter, S. C. Sewing Machines from $10 Up. Organs from $25 Up. Pianos, Upright, from $150. SOLD FOR CASH OR OX EASY TERMS Sewing Machine Needles of all kinds kept on hand. We are headquarters for all kinds of Sewing Machine Sup? plies ; all kinds of Musical Supply Goods, such as Strings for Guitars, Violins, Banjos, and Mandolins. Call and See Us in Our Hew Quarters, and we will make a customer of you. We want your trade and will treat you right Bring in your Organs and Sewing Machines and we will Make them as Good as Kew at Seasonable Prices.' All repair work guaranteed. We are here to stay. Call and see us in the Masonic Building, next door to Post Office. SUMTER MUSIC HOUSE, s.pt i4 M. B. BANDLE. . mltlmmtie Coast hine. Effective Sept. ll, 1904. Passenger Trains arriving and leaving Sumte?. Train 36 Florence to Augur ta Arrives 5 i? ** " 54 Columbia ?o Wilmington lft " *57 Gibson to Sumter " 9 2,1 .? " 52 Cha-leston to Columbia and Greenville Leave?, y 21 KU " 46 Ora?3gebcr^toCharle?toij(Tr:e*d,TtThar(?d,y,8'itnrdT>) ?) i* 8"v 44 53 Greenville and Columbia io Charleston 6 20 p'o 32 lugostA to Florence 6 3?) pi? 14 *56 Sumter to Gibson 5? " 47 Charleator.T.oOranfireburgCl^eid'y/rhurgd'y^Saturd'y) u $ I* f*? " 55 Wibmofrton to Columbia ? #T Freight Trains carrying Passengers I'ruin *24 Sumter to Hartville Leaven rt 3 ? nir tk * 1 Bifhopviile to Sumter Arrives 9 O?? ac. * i Sumter to Rwbopvirie Leaves ?J 50 ar.: *1U Sumter to Robbos Leaves 10 00 out " ll Florence to Sumter Arrives 1 50 pr? MV Smart- td Florence Leaves 2 ** . *20 robbins lo Sumter Vrtive* 7 3::- im. u *25 Hurtsville to Sumter Arrive* 7 4'' (?; Northwestern Kailway. . Fraiu *70 Camdan to Sumte? Arrives 3 U? *. *71 Sumter to Camden i-e&ve> y 36 H.* *68 Camden to Sumter r> ** F~ *. *72 Wilson Mill to Sumter Arrives 12 2<> p<v " *73 Sumter to WilsonMil) Leaves S 00 p?? i4 *69 Snmter to Camden .> 25 {'.ains marked * daily except Sunda y ; all other trnim- dat!). For further information, apply to J. T. CHINA. Ticket Agent A. C. I.