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THE JEWISH FESTIVAL SEASON. \ Xew Year and the Day of Atone? ment. . With the setting of -the sun on Sep" temoer 23 the Jewish year 5666 will be welcomed by the faithful Jews the World over. I. Kc sh Ha-Shanah (New Year.) ,The rallying of the holiday season is the word "justice." This day is known in our liturgy as the day of judgment. The tradition of the syn? agogue invests the penitential days whereon we are now entering with thv awesome significance of God's judg ing the deeds of men and rewarding them in accordance with -the their deserts. The Bible, the heritage, -presented hy the Jews to mankind, in its mosi significant portions, the prophetical outbursts and the psalmodie forth pourings, emphasizes it in a thousand forms and plays numberless variations upon this theme of God's justice and the supremacy of compensation in the affairs of the w->. ld. , This festival is also called in the .V "Bible "Day of Remembrance" and ?.Day of Blowing the Cornet." The blowing of trumpets was one of the main characteristics of the festival. | We know that every new moon was, among our Palestinian ancestors, ushered by the silver trumpet. The insistence on the. musical part of the programme by the Biblical writer jus? tifies .us, then, in supposing that not the ordinary instrument; but the ram's horn, as the more primitive, and "therefore, more sacred instrument was employed to summon the house of Israel to enter upon the work of sanc? tification. And as to "Day of Remembrance/' to remember that we are offsprings of Abraham, whom God has chosen to become a blessing to the nations, and it is our duty, therefore, to cherish his memory and the inheritance instrust ed to us to become a blessing ; to the nations. "Lock unto Abraham who - was your father" (Isaiah 51:2) and re? member that, you are his sons. The New Year from the start was num? bered among the principal holidays, like the Sabbath, it was to be a day of rest (Leviticus XXIII; 24-25) on which ali trades and all work were to be stopped. / Among the Orthodox Israelites, in the afternoon men, women and chil? dren go to the river of the town or t-j some brook in the neighborhood con? taining fish, turning their pockets in? side out and throwing bread crumb.* into the water while reciting Mica! VII 18-20; Psalms CXVIII, 5-9 XXXIII, and Isaiah XI, 9. Thiss cere mony is known as the Tashlik cere mony. God is sought to remit th sins and to make the people as fruitfu as fish. At the same time the ceremon commemorates the sacrifice of Isaa< for Satan tried to prevent Abraham journey, which was made on that da; by causing a mighty stream to arise t drown father and son. I II. The Day of Atonement (Yoi \* Kippur.) The Day of Atonement occurrs c the tenth of the seventh month, Tishi The principal Biblical passages rela ing to its ceremonies are: Levil cus XVI; XXIII, 26-32; Xumbe ?XXIX, 7-11. In rabbinical Judais the Day of Atonement* completes ti penitential period of Ten Days th begins with New Yearns day. Begi ning a few days before Rosh ha-Sh nan, it is customary to rise early f the morning service, which is prece ed by special litanies and which the Day of Atonement, are woven i to the liturgy. The Day of Atonement, said t rabbis-and therein lies the ethi< beauty of the festival-absolves fr? sin against God, but not from s against a fellow man, unless the p don of the offended person be cured. Hence the custom of ten neting on the eve of the fast day feuds and disputes. The Day of Atonement is the k stone of the sacrificial system of p( . exilic Judaism. As a sort of vi rious sacrifice Orthodox Jewish fi ilies kill on the day preceding Day of Atonement a cock for male, a hen for the female pen of the household. After the rec tion of Psalm CVII, 17-20. and XXXIII. 23-24, the fowl is sw around the head three times, w the right hand is put on the fe head, this being the only real i nant of the sacrificial cult of Palestinian ancestors. The folio Hebrew formula is repeated tl while swinging the fowl: "This bi substitute, my vicarious offering atonement. This cock (or hen) meet death, but I shall find atlong pleasant life for peace." This cu survival was strongly condemne prominent and celebrated Jewish ologians. The chicken is either given t< poor or eaten by the owners, its ey value being spent for chari purposes. If chickens cannot be cured, geese or fish or even r may take their place; but dov other animals that served as sae in the Temple are forbidden. It is interesting to note in thi.? nection that the Moslems of th lages of the Syrian desert still fice a cock for each new-born so . hen for each daughter born. Pious >eople spend the entire night of the >ay of Atonement in the Synagogue n prayer and reciting the Psalms. The* devotions on the Day of Atone nehr "moper are continuous from norming until the evening, not only in Orthodox, but also, with a few excep? tons, in Reform Synagogues. Lack :>f space and time prevents me from intering into a more detailed de? scription of the ceremonies and litur" ?Ties of this festival season. They are, happiiy, still an integral part of Jew? ish life and need not, therefore, be treated as antiquities and religious cu? riosities. Judaism has in the development of its own progressive ambition created or adopted its own peculiar institu? tions whereby to give utterance to its distinctive appeals or symbol to its peculiar ideals. Notwithstanding the fact that our holidays/in their earliest associations had a significance which cannot move us at this day; notwith? standing the other circumstances that wishes and prayers in our conception of their function and effect rest upon a basis totally antipodal to that upon which former generations placed them. The intensely human element in them accentuated by the force of their historical association and their ideal import has preserved them and j having preserved them justifies con- \ tinued respect for them, nay calls for it. In this sense we would extend to all our friends our fervent wishes for a happy New Year. J. K. Sumter, S. C., Sept. 15, 1905. Carpenters Wanted. Mr. B. R. Sanders is in receipt of a letter from the United States Civil Service Commission stating that the government needs carpenters very badly on the Isthmus of Panama, and needs them at once. The rate of pay is 56 cents an hour for eight hours, and 79 cents an hour for over time. Transportation and board will be fur? nished on the steamer from Neve York. It takes seven days to make the trip. The government will pay for those seven days wihle traveling. Board and quarters furnished free. Medical attention and" hospital supplies are free. Six weeks' holiday given on full pay every year. Transportation fur? nished home and back on holiday. All information, circulars, applica? tion blanks, etc., can be had from Mr Sanders at the postoffice. A Clear Complexi?n and Bright Eyes In mose cases a sallow, blotchec complexion and dull, heavy eyes ar< due to poor digestion and an inac tive liver. Orino Laxative . Frui Syrup aids digestion and stimulate the liver and bowels and makes th complexion smooth and clear. Orin Laxative Fruit Syrup does not nausc ate or gripe and is mild and pleasar to take. Refuse substitutes. Di. rant's Pharmacy. Solicitor Sease has requested th? a special judge of criminal court f< Spartanburg be appointed. The go1 ernor will refer the request to Chi Justice Pope. D. E. Hydrick h? been appointed to preside at tl term of the court in Berkeley. Dr. Finn's Testimony Interesting. Dr. Thomas Finn, of Boonsboi Mo., who has practiced medici: for 32 years, says he has used eve prescription known to the prof* sion for treatment of kidney a bladder diseases, and says he h in both chronic and acute kidn and bladder trouble used Foley's K: ney Cure. It stops irregularit and builds up the whole system. E rant's Pharmacy. The finding of a pot contain: $50.000 in gold coin in Chesterfi county turns out to be fairy story t! one of the reputed treasurer find told his wife to make her quit cryi The Original. Foley & Co.,, Chicago, origina Honey and Tar as a throat and li remedy, and on account of the gi merit and popularity of Foley's Ho and Tar many imitations are off? for the genuine. These worth imitations have similar sounc names. Beware of them, genuine Foley's Honey and Tar i, a yellow package. Ask for ic refuse any substitute. It is thc remedy for cou:;hs and colds. rar:t"s Pharmacy. Mayor Rhett <>?' Charleston say; is entirely willing to appear as a ness before the dispensary investi ing committee at its next session. Men Past Sixty in Danger. More than half of mankind sixty years of age suffer from ney and bladder disorders, us enlargement of prostate gland, is both painful and dangerous. Foley's Kidney Cure should bc ken at the first sign of danger, corrects irregularities and has < many old men of this disease Rodney Burnett, Rock Port, writes: "I suffered with eui; prostate gland and kidney tr for years and after taking two ties of Foley's Kidney Cure ] better than I have for 20 year though I am now 91 years old.' rant's Pharmacy. MR. REARDOX'S STATEMENT. ie Der ios the Charge That He Offer? ed a Bribe to Mr. Windham. Editor cf The Daily Item : Owiog to the fact that I am at this :ime so far from home and it takes ;he papers so long to reach me, I did lot know nnti] this morning that my aame was dragged into the nasty dis? pensary investigation. Will you kindly insert the following brief statement in the Daily Item : . As near as I can remember, it was two or three days before the election for dispenser that I was standing on the corner of Main and Liberty streets in conversation with Mr. J. B. Kaffield and two or three other gentlemen, when Mr. Ra ifield remarked that he was an applicant for the position of dispenser, and would be glad if bis friends would use their influence with the members of the dispensary beard looking to his reelection, I then start? ed up street and then and there made up my mind to speak a good word in his behalf to at least one of the board. Later I did see Mr. Windham and in? cidentally remarked to him that it would give me great pleasure if he could see bis way clear and vote for Mr. Kaffield, and use bis influence with the other members of the board. "I was prompted to do this mn ch from the fact that Mr Hatfield's father, and in fact all his sons and myself have been the best of friends for thir? ty or more years, as our farms in the country east of Sumter joined. What I did for him, I would do again for any friend that I was interested in. Mr. E. F. Miller testified that he beard Mr. Jas. E. Gaillard say that he (Gaillard) approached Mr. Wind? ham with some kind of 3. proposition in the nature of a bribe. If one of the board was set upon to be bribed, ! it don't seem at all likely that it would require the astuteness and di? plomacy of . two plenipotentiaries to consummate the midgit treaty. This is all I know about the affair." Respectfully, Geo. W. Reardon. Blowing Rock, N. C., Sept. ll, 1905. The Delineator for October. From the artistic viewpoint, as well as that of fashion, the October Delin aetor surpasses even the high standard it has previocsly attained. Many pages are given to the styles of the month, twenty pages in-color being a noteworthy departure, additional space being devoted to the New York and Pari3 fashions, set forth with chic and individuality by Helen Berkeley Loyd and Edouard La Fontaine; and the literary side, household topics and special features are on an unusual plane of excellence. Of widespread in? terest to parents, teachers and all who lead or follow in educational lines is an exceptional article. "Education foi Life through Living," by William H. Maxwell, Superintendent of New Yorfc City Schools: N. Hudson Moore writes interestingly of old desks and secre taries, giving the hall-marks that en able the amateur to place them cor rectly; Allan Sutherland tells the his tory of "Onward Cbri-tian Soldiers,' a hymn that is che inspiration of th< young; Clifton Johnson takes th reader across tue wild coast of Devoi into the wilder country that wa Lorna Doone's. The marketing 0 milk is a vital public question in tha it deals with the health, and cose quently the life of the child. lu th i issue of The Delineator Mary Hinma ?be discusses tb? milk question i various phases. The title of anothc article. "Club Women and the Foo Question", shows something of ho1 the campaign instituted in the intere; of pure food lias spread. Mr. Paine story, "The Lucky-Piece," and th third installment of Miss Winslow "At Spinster Farm," furnish inter?s ing reading cf a light character ar there are also several short storie Pastimes for children inclade anoth chapter of "Son Riley Rabbit." th,' has delighted so many little one suggestions for Hrllowe'en amos ments, and ether subjects cf juveui interest. Senator Manning's Position. The Sumter Item says "some of 3M Manning's not over good friends a worried lest he be accused of hangi! on to Ben Tillman's coat tails. Tho who found it politically profitable be a coat-tail swinger in former yea promptly turned lopse when th ceased to profit by it, yet they conti ue to imagine that those who happ to agree with their one time boss ? seeking a co?t-tail excursi?n simi to their own. Mr. Manning's politr record flatly contradicts the cone sions of these critics. While so captious critics may find cause crocodile grief in the fact that I Manning's views on the crispens: coincide, in some particulars, w those 01 Senator Tillman, the peo who appreciate an honest man in p lie life will respect him the more a candid statement of his position o time when a time serving ol seeker would have remained silent straddled the fence." The Item n not be troubled. Mr. Manning's p tion is weil undestood. He define long before Senator Tillman sai word about reforming the dispens on the lines suggested by -Sena Manning and Raysor in the S senate last winter. The fact Senator Tillman agrees with Sen Manning ir reforming the dispen is creditable to both gentlemen. : ator Manning is just what Sen Tillman says he is, "a high-mii man." who has convictions that \ ready to stand by.-Orange! Times and Democrat. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Nature. *Medicines that aid nature ar< ways most effectual. Chamber? Cough Remedy acts on this pla allays the cough, relieves the li aids expectoration, opens the s tions, and aids nature in rest* the system to a healthy cond Sold by all druggists. IKE PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE. ns tractions to Communities Intend? ing to Submit a Proposition for the Location of the Presbyte? rian College of South Carolina. At its meeting in Jane last the I 3oaid of Trusses of the Presbyterian College of South Carolina appointed i committee to receive proposition? :'or the location of toe College and to ;isit the communities from which such propositions came with a view to ex? amining the sites to be offered in con? nection with them. This committee consists of Messrs. J. Allen Smith, of Abbeville and W. S. Glenn, of Spar fcanburg, together with Rev. J. h. McLees. of Orangeburg, V. R. Gaston, of Wisackj, and tne undersigned who also was made Chairman. On behalf of the committee I would direct the attention of all concerned to the following facts, viz : 1. The Board fixed September l2tb, Tuesday next, as the date after which it wonld not under any ordinary cir? cumstances reopen the question of the location of the College. 2. It has been agreed that at the meeting of the Board to be called for the above named date-September 12th, Tuesday next-nothing will be done other than to receive any pro position that may be submitted. 3. At a meeting to be held in the city of Columbia on September 28tb, whatever propositions have been sub? mitted will be examined, with a view to selecting the one which, everything considered, shall appear to the Board the most eligible . ' 4. All statements to the effect that ; "no matter what propositions may be submitted, the College wilr not be moved" are without foundation, and should be permitted to mislead no one. 5. Comunities having sites to offer and every proposition most, of course, include a site-should notify the un? dersigned promptly. The Committee on Sites will probably wish to lump its work of visitation, going irom one place to another in immediate succes? sion, and so saving time for itself and expense to the several communities interested. Further, they ?viii proba? bly wish to complete their work of visitation by the end of next week. SUGGESTIONS. 1. Let every proposition be reduced to writing, care being used to be per? fectly clear and explicit as to the sev real items embraced in the proposi? tion, e. g , Number of aores iu pro? posed site (or sites, if there be more than one, ) with its general' location : water pr.vileges, if any; light privil? eges, if any: the form (or forms) in which money has been subscribed, when it becomes available for building .purposes, &c, &e. 2. Let there be no argument in this paper. Let it be a irimple, clear cul business statement that will speak for itself. Reserve all argument either for the floor of the Board or fo] a separate paper. 3. Inclose this proposition in a sep arate envelope ; seal same and en dorse plainly on the back with word to this effect: "The proposition o . for th location of the P. C. S. C." Inclos this in another envelope and -nail th same to Prof. A. E. Spencer, Sec' of the Board, at Clinton. S. C., by o before Sept. 12th. 4. Prepare a separate paper cover ing the advantages claimed for th community from %vbich the propos: tion comes. Let this also be specific Among other things it should state giving official figures wherever obtaii able-quantity and quality of wati supply; nature of light supply; rai road facilities: health record of tfc community, &c, &e. 5. luci?se this statement of advai tages under separate cover from tl proposition proper, and mail as bi fore to Prof. A. E. Spencer, Clintoi S. C. G. Finally, let each community woi upon its proposition until the tin comes actually to mail it. And, if ev< when that comes, there are "precinc still to be heard from,7' state the fa as part of your proposition. Let ea< community remeD'ber that in makii for its If the very best proposition, is not only laboring worthily in o of the very best of causes, but doti more for itself than for anybody els How could 850,000 to 875,000 be mc advantageouslv invested? W. M. M?Pbeet?rs, Chairman o? Com. on Location. N. B. Since the above was prepar I have been formally asked to este the time for making propositions, this I have replied : I have no antin i ty to extend the time. Be sure send in your sealed proposition by before Sept. I2rh. Whether the BOE will or will not recognize subscr tions taken after ]2thand before 2S I do not know, and cannot ssy. .; advice is : Use your best energies tween dares named in bettering 2 perfecting your proposition. In say: this I spez k only for myself. I g this advice subject to any new li/ that I may hereafter get. W. M. McPheeters. Columbia, S. C.. Sept. 9tb, 1905 >.'o Unpleasant Effects. ?If you ever took Dewitt's Li Early Risers for biliousness or con pation you know what pill pleas is. These famous little pills clea the liver and rid the system of bile without producing unplcas effects. Sold by druggists. Josh Burnsi.les and Dink Campl two negro boys, have been commi to jail in Laurens for wrecking train on the Charleston and Wes1 Carolina railroad. Like Finding Money. ?Finding health is like fin money-so think those who are ? When you have a cough, cola, throat or chest irritation, better promptly like W. C. Barber, of : dy Level, Va. He says: "I hac terrible chest trouble, caused smoke and coal dust, on my lu but, after finding no relief in o remedies, I was cured by Dr. K: New Discovery for consump coughs and colds." Greatest sal any cough or lung medicine in world. At all druggists; 30c. $1; guaranteed. Trial bottle fr? WW ! ^^^^^^^^ ? por infants and Children. ?iiSTlRii ITtl8 Kinil You HaV8 PBBHHI Always Bought I ANcgeteblePrepara?ionforAs- 9 * ^ f ! simi?aliRg?feeFoodandBcgula- m -p. ... # S j -hnguheSloiiiacrs and Bowels of M jjgg^pg Jjy) g \ i J-I Signature f/ixi \ Promotes Digestion?Cheerfur- ? M mJ t?jT ness and RestContains neilher m nf #L Jf & p ?Opium,Morpl?ne nor Mineral. 9 Ul /li ll/ yoT NARC OTIC A Vil I* /2eapeofOUJ)rS?I<UELPnXUOR il I l/V JfaysJun Seal' v 1 M $ ?lx.Senna * J ^ll a RoekdUSaltt- J ??"?I JU " |M ! * i si A int j n fttpenntttt - > ?I ll ft II ? I BiCerbonattSodA* i #S ll 111 JtinpSetd- I ?I ll Cia?hui SUMS ?3? "?T . ?? "^-"^ ; InfiA use A perfecl Remedy fer Constipa- a I ? ir ^ ^ v j fiori, Sour Stomach,Diarrhoea ?9 I l?j Worms .Convulsions .Feverish- ill ?T P^^ III? AP I ness and Loss OF SLEEP. || |" |J | || V U I IFae Simile Signature oF jj NEW YORK. . 1 Thirty Years li ?...__ y ^?f^ ^ ^ -,o^.-v. New VGfiK CTY. FARMS FOR SALE. List 149. Tract -3 acres 1 mile N. E. of City. 2?-3o acres cleared. Ali easily brought under cultivation. Drainage facilities good. Fer a quick sale S2.GO0. List 148. Tract 577 acres; 300 cleared. Buildings worth $3000. Poc3 on Mayesville road 7 miles from Sumter aDd 3 from Mayesville. Price $30 per acre.| 17310. List 147. Tract 170 acres, 60 cleared, 4 miles from city on Bishopville and Brewing ton roads. Frice $20 per acre. >$3400. List 145. Tract 265 acres on Moses road 3 miles from cityyiOO cleared, good build? ings. Price 830.. $7950. List 164. Tract 256 acres within half mile of city. 160 acress in high state of culti? vation. Buildings insured for $3000. $12500. List 112. 105 acres 4 miles from city, near Bishopville and Brewington roads, 50 acres cleared, new 3 room dwelling. $2650 SEE CITY LOTS IN DAILY ITEM AND EVENING NEWS. R. B. Attorney at Law Karby Bldg. Court ?qr. BELSER, Real Estate Broker Phone 309. >r l le l ie B 3, .k ie jn ts ct :h it ne Qg ie. re ed nd to 3r to or ird ip th, My be md ing iv? 2bt , Prest. C. I EMMI Sec. g Treas tile sti ure nse all ;ant yell, tted a Lern .ick. sore act i?an l a by ngs; ther in g's tion, e of the and ie. The Sumter Banking & Mercantile Company, Sumter, S. C. s^s^^Capital Stock $50,000?^?^* Wholesale Grocers, Fertilize ers and 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. Come to see us. We will save you money, and give you a hearty, courteous welcome. Sumter Banking I Mercantile Company, Masonic Building, 2d door from the Postoffice. Sumter, S. C. WHISKEY I MORPHINE! CIGARETTE : ALL DRUC A ND TOBACCO HABIT. I HABIT. j HABIT. i HABITS. Cured by Keeley Institute of S. C. 1329 Lady St., (or P.O. Box 75) Columbia, S. C. Coi.ridential correspondence solicited G. R. BARRINGER, Surgeon Dentist Office over China's Drug Store. Telephone No. 350. The Very Best of Material Used. Crown and Bridge Work a Specialty. Office hours, 8 a. m. to 1 p. m : 2 p. m. to 5.30 p. m.