Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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?E?SHIONS SEEN IN NEW YORK. Evening Wraps, Huffy Gowns, Hats for the Theatre, Furs Used With Erery Sort of Costume; Pretty Scarfs and Fichus, Braids and Rib? bons. Never before were evening wraps so generally worn, or so varied in ma? terial and style of make. Women have learned that it pays to have at least one of these useful and most becoming garments, for they make light, comparatively simple dresses, possible with anvantage both to a girl's ai?oearance and to her pocket? book. . sorts are among the most practical ornaments of a substantial sort, and those inset with small Rhinestones have proved particularly popular. The jewelled barrettee has returned to fa? vor with more prestige than ever, and In many different forms. Very fine small stones that show little of the setting are first in the list, and combi? nations of pearls and brilliants are reckoned especially desirable. Wreaths of green bay leaves, span,*: gled with dew drops of brilliants with a cluster of crush roses, white, pink, yellow or red, on the left side in front, are especially pretty for evening wear. Lucy Carter. Field Syndicate, Station W. The above design is by the McCall Company of New York, Publishers Fashion and Manufacturers of McCall Patterns. of A Theatre Party. At a theatre party which came trooping in at a leading theatre the other night, taking up two rows of the parquet near the front several ^rirls were noticed in lingerie gowns, that will be as much in place for a ?3ance next August as they were-in4 January at the theatre. They were, LIQUOR CAUSED IT. Three'Men Seriously Shot at Spring? field. Augusta, Gra., Jan. 15.-A special from Springfield, S. C., says: "William Fleming, a photographer, was shot through the thigh and stomach today and fatally wounded, of course, covered uiider warm, pretty i Chief of Police Holloway is shot wraps until the girls reached the , through the thigh and Calvin Cooper seats, then thrown gracefully back j is seriously wounded in the thigh. ?jg remedy ?? lo,.he-gunned v.idi - the-great*&?- .During. the_ afternoon Fleming and ai =ease when the play was. over. friend who had been drinking began - . tormenting horses of farmers left in laney Scarfs and Fichus. a waS<>n lot. When the cop attempt _?;!?-:_' ... ed to arest the two men, they resisted, Beside th s pretty wraps which were ?? . " . ? , . drawing guns. Cooper was pressed nearly all in cape or circular forms, J t _ . . , " " ^ into service tay the officer and imme s snost of the girls wore scarfs of light , , i ? , . ,. . i _ diately a battle ensued. Fleming took m dainty fabrics which were draped " ^ . _ " x ^, . , . Holloway unawares and fired a ball -about their shoulders during the per- _ , . . . , , - " _ . _? . through his thigh, and turning the -fe-nuance, slipped back or drawn up ? A , - , Z ^ , ^ ?> pistol on Cooper wounding him in a -as occasion or fancy* demanded. _ serious manner. While on the ground - _______ Holloway shot Fleming in the thigh The Girl Who Paints or Embroiders, and stomach. ^ The girl who paints or can embroi ?der, will be able to make charming To the Busy Man throws of this sort for little cost, for An accurate watch is a necessity, not rr.ijiy of them are of very thin China a luxury, as some seem to think. To ssilk. The sort that sells for less than -tilize every moment of. precious time, ?55 cents per yard- The ends decorat- to meet trains, keep appointments, to .ed with floral patterns done with be always on time, one must have a ii brush or needle. The brush work good watch. Drop in, and let us ?done is in thin dyes as if printed on. talk watches to you. We are practi <Scarfs of crepe have ends made of cal watch repairers and watch mak-| warp print sash ribbons put on with : ers if you please, and you can have i .fancy stitches or lace insertions and ! the benefit of our experience without fi : Lshed with knotted fringes or tassel J charge. A handsome and moderate ornaments, j price line cf wedding and Christmas - j presents. Lu W. Folsom, A. C. L. Fur Sets and For Trixnmings. Watch Inspector. .Tur trimmings ornament some of prettiest scarfs of chiffon, but fur snakes its appearance everywhere. There is no better investment than good fur, especially in thc hanging furs of the season, where each sepa? rate pelt is distinctly visible and could ?2.1 any time be transferred to othev .yso-j. January sales offer opportuni? ties for securing high grade furs at pr" ces that appeal to clever purchas? ers. C. C. Shayne, as a matter of Zedent, makes substantial reduc t: ?ns throughout their stock after uary first, and one cen rely on an] thing obtained from this old es ished fur house as being made up he finest manner, and built of fine s since no trash Is ever allowed to old in this establishment. EXPLOSION IN ST. PETERSBURG. be ea?i belo belt ?and <dTf3 Silk Braids and Ribbons. k braids and ribbons are im .nt parts of the garnitures of s and wraps. Very elaborate ef are easily obtained by taking itage -of the possibilities for - accomplished decoration that g to these trimmings. Sashes, bodices and bretelles are quick :d prettily concocted with velvet ilk ribbons, while braidings make -/ designs at little cost, and :ned with a few fancy stir tfies lent the most expensive crea of fashionable dressmaking. A Leading Bank Blown Up and the Debris Takes Fire. St. Petersburg, Jan. 16.-A big ex? plosion occurred in the Municipal Credit Company's Bank at midnight Several persons were killed. Fire fol? lowed the explosion and in a short time the whole interior was in flames. The cause of the explosion is unknown to the public. Details cannot be ob? tained from the police officials. Hair Ornament never prettier or more gener niployed. Shell coih&s of all Cured of Lung Trouble. ."It is now ll years since I had a narrow escape from consumption," writes C. O. Floyd, a leading business man of Kershaw, S. C. "I had run down in weight to 135 pounds, and coughing was constant, both by day and by night. Finally I began taking Dr. King's New Discovery, and con? tinued this for about six months, when my cough and lung trouble were entirely gone and I was restored to my noraml weight, 170 pounds." Thousands of persons are healed ev? ery year. Guaranteed at Sibert's drug store. 50c. and $1. Trial bottle free. CASTOR IA Foi Infants and Children. Tile Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Sfl y/frfZZZ~ Signature of {J?a?<rttJy7>/??J/>s NTGRO GETS SPEEDY TRIAL. Joe Bowman, Convicted of Attempted Assault, is Sentenced to Twenty Years. Orangeburg, Jan. 15.-Joe Bow? man, an 18-year-old negro, who was arrested at Blackville last night on the charge of an attempted criminal assault upon Mrs. Andrew Byrd, was brought here at 2 o'clock this morn? ing. Court being In session, a true bill was returned against the negro. He was tried, convicted and at 4 o'clock this afternoon sentenced to 20 years in the State penitentiary. Bowman was immediately placed on the train for Columbia to begin his sentence. Andrew Byrd, who was in court, is said to have threatened to kill the ne? gro. .Food don't digest? Because the stomach lacks some one of the essen? tial digestants or the digestive juices are not properly balanced. Then, too, it is this undigested food that causes sourness and painful indigestion. Ko dol for indigestion should be used for and corrects the deficiencies of th* relief. Kodol is a solution of vege? table acids. It digests what you eat, digestion. Kodol conforms to the na? tional pure food aod and drug law. Sold here by all drugists. MORE PAY FOR ENGINEERS. Agreement Reached That Means an Aggregate Increase of $8,000,000 a Year. Chicago, Jan. 16.-Eight million dollars will be added to the combined salaries of the 20,000 locomotive en? gineers in the west and south. This is the price agreed upon as a settle? ment between the railroads and the engineers who have been threatening to strike. It is the biggest award ever agreed upon in a labor conference. The con? ditions of the agreement will be ef? fective after February 1st .Nearly every person who is sub? ject to attacks from the stomach suf? fers from a morbid dread of a dietic treatment for relief, that is three fourths starvation, and one-fourth toast and milk. On the other hand you can eat as you please and digest the food by the aid of a good digest ant, thus giving the tired stomach equally as much rest. Eat what you please and take a little Kodol for In? digestion after your meals. It digests ! what yon eat. "Sold by all druggists. i Venerable Maine Statesman Given His Sixth Term. Augusta, Me., Jan. 16.-William R. "Prye," president pro tem of the United 1 States senate, was today elected to the, senate by the legislature for the j sixth time. The Right Name. .Mr. August Sharpe, the popular overseer of the poor, at Fort Madi? son, Ia., says: "Dr. King's New Life Pills are rightly named; they act more agreeably, do more good and make one feel better than any other laxative." Guaranteed to cure bil? iousness and constipation. 25c at Sihert's drug store. SEABOARD AIR UNE WRECK. Passenger Train Going Sixty Miles an Hour Runs Into Open S wi th. Richmond, Va., Jan. 16.-The Sea? board Air Line Florida limited spe? cial, No. 84, traveling north towards Richmond, ran into an open switch three miles north of Raleigh early today. The switch had evidently been changed with malicious intent Four cars and the engine were de? railed, all the cars being destroyed. Several passengers were injured, but none seriously. The train was going 60 miles an hour. Wise Counsel From the South. *'T want to give some valuable ad? vice to those who suffer with lame back and kidney trouble," says J. R. Blankenship, of Beck, Tenn. "I have proven to an absolute certainty that Electric Bitters will positively cure this distressing condition. The first bottle gave me great relief and after taking a few more bottles, I was com? pletely cured; so completely that it becomes a pleasure to recommend this great remedy." Sold under guar? antee at Sibert's drug store. Price 50c. HOLLISTER'S Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets A Essy Medioine for Busy People. Bringa Golden Health and Renewed Vigor. A specific for Constipation, Indigestion, Live and Kidney Troubles. Pimple?, Eczema, Impure Blood, Bad Breath, Sluggish Bowels, Headache and Backache. It's Rocky Mountain Tea in tab? let form, S5 cents a box. Genuine made ky HOLLISTER DRUG COMPANY, Madison, Wis. GOLDEN NUGGETS FOR SALLOW PEOPLE Kl LL TM COUCH ANO CURE THE LUNGS *m Dr. King's New Discovery ?nu /CONSUMPTION Price Fun I OUGHSand 50c & $1.00 W0LDS Free Trial Sureet and Quickest Cure for all THROAT and LUNG TROUB T/C? rvr "tWON'*?"'7' Jl ?OTT. A BOLD STEP. Tb owcoaie the wcH-groooded and nEasonable objections of the saar* jbotcll^cnt to the tioe of secret, medkdnal compotinds, Dr. R. V. Pierce, of Buffalo, K. Y., some time ago, decided to make a bold de? portee from the nsoal course pursued by the makers of pat-trp medi cbes for domestic tee, and so bas published broadcast and openly tc the whole world, a fell and complete hst of ad the ingredients entermg into the composition of his widely celebrated medicines. Thus he has ta Von hs mrmeroos patrons and patients into his fall confidence. Thus too he has absohitely and completely removed his^nedkises from among secret nostrums of doubtful merits, and made them Remedies cf Know* Composition. They are now in a class all hy tbeinsefves-being afesofeetety and In every sense Non-secret. By this bold step Br. Pierce has shown that his formulas ara cf such excellence that he is not afraid to subject ihem to the fullest scrutiny. So many false form?las ?nd malicious The ecmct proportion of the several m statements o Deeming bis medicines gradients used in these medicines, as had been published tomah the con- well as libe working formula sod pecul ni vance of jealous competitors and dis- i ar processes, apparatus and appliances grontied doctors, thai Pr. Pierce deter- employed in their inairofecture, are mined to completely disarm his assail- withheld from publicity that Dr. Pierce's ants by a foll and frank statement of proprietary rights may not be farfrinaed their exact composition, verifying the and trespassed upon by unprincipled same under oath aa complete and cor- imitatois and those who may be pirat? rect. This he has done and to the cally inclined. complete discomfiture of those who had Dr. John Fyfe, of Saugatock, Conn., assailed his good name as well as the Editor of the Department of Therapeu well-earned reputation of his world- tics in THE ELECTRIC REVIEW says of famed medicines. - Unicorn root {telonios Dioica) one of Not only does the wrapper of every {be cmcTmgrediente of Dr. Pierce's Fa bottle of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical vorite I*rescriptiom_ ^.remedy which Discovery, the famous medicine m for invariably acra as iT uterine mvfgorator weak stomach, torpid liver or bilious- and always favors a condition which ness and all catarrnal diseases wherever makes for normal activity of the entire located, have printed upon it, in plain reproductive system, cannot fail to fc? Engten, a fall and complete list of all of^ great useMihess and of the utmost, the ingredients composing it, .Wt ?Limp?rt&nce!"fco the general practitioner small book Jias beg! cornp?-ea from of medicine/ p^2* ' numerous sondara medical works, of ?Helonias more fully answers the all the different schools of practice, above purposes than any other drug containing very numerous extracte from ^th which I am acquainted. In the the writings of leading practitioner? treatment of diseases peculiar to women of medicine, endorsing in the strongest it is seldom that a case is seen which possible fc^.i^J?4 ?very ingred- ?oes not "fcreeenF sorSS indication for lent contained m Dr. Pierce's med?- this remedial agent." ^^^-^I?32 cines. One of these little books will be "The following are among the ?ea?V ina?eoLfree toany; one sendinffaddres? Jn^indications for Helonial: Pain or on postal card or by letter, to Dr. ???? 1? lbj back ^ 1^^*; Pierce, Buffalo, TS.J., and requesting atonic ( weak) conditions of the repro the same. F^mthia booklet it will be ductive" organs of women, mental de learned that Dr. Pierce B medicines con- pression and irritability, a?sociated with tam no sJoohoL narcotics, mineral ciironic diseases of the reproductive agents or other poisonous or injurious orgJUM of womerL? constan* sensation of agents and that they are made from heat in the region of the kidneys: menor native, medicinal roots of great value; j ("needing") due to a weakened also that some of the most vataabJe io- oco&Sai of the reproductive system; gradients oontained in Dr. Pierce's Fa- axneoosrhea, arrising from or aooompa ??rite Prescription for weak, nervous, nying an&normal condition of the over-worked, ^nnwiown/ nervous and digestive organs and an anemic (thin debilitated women, were employed, long bloc^j^itToragging seneatkms in the years ago bv the Indians for similar extssm* lower part of the ab?knnen,? ^^J^J^^J^ If mote or less of the abov* symptoms fact, one of the roost valuable medio- are present, no invalid women can do bet mal plants entermg roto the composa- ter than take Dr. Pierced Favorite Pre tion of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescnp- scriptioii, which is richman tte tion was known to the Indians as properties of Unicorn root or Heloniaa, ? Squaw-Weed.'' Our knowledge of the M AKD TOMEN uses of not a few of oar most valuable . ... ?. . _ _ native medicinal plants was gained shonfd ttave a medical book bandy. The? ?JT^otlc waa should Imow about anatomy and phys* from the Indians. ology. They should have a book thal As made, up oj improved and exact of ^ 8exok>gice? relations of the processes, and with the use of specially sexes as well as how and when to advise uesigned chemical apparatus, the "Fa- son and. daughter. Has unequaled en vorite Prescription " is a most efficient dorsement of the press, ministry, legal and remedv for regulating ail the womanly medical professions. A standard work is functions, correcting displacements, as M*f ?J*J?% S?1^T WSf- ??S^ pfapsus- anteyersf ^dretroversion, ! gg? ^ ?? cl?d oaercoming painful pen?os, toning -up t hook; or 21" stamps for the paper-covered the nerves ana c-nngmg about a pernee* ! volume. Address Doctor E. V. Pierce? 6tate of health. j Buffalo. N. Y. The result of these little Home Banks have been most gratiiying. We loaned to A HELP each one of 300 little bank, and of only 30 have been new depositors a the 3 0 0 banks want these 30 and THRIFTY TO SAVE We Will WelGome Your Account. $1 WILL START IT. $1 returned. We m. 'more to get in HANDS ?BANK OF SUMTER, S. C. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. :IS THE PEOPLE'S BANK: Does a General Banking Business, allowing interest 4 per cent, per annum, compounded quarterly in its Savings Department. Centrally located and con? servatively managed. We invite your patronage. C. G. ROWLAND, President. R. F. H AINSWORTH, vice-President. R. L. EDMUNDS, Cashier. Horses arid Mules All sizes and prices for cash or approved paper. Buggies, Wagons ? Harness Agent for DEERING HARVESTING MACHINERY and Repair Parts in abundance. Disc Harrows, Disc Agent for Cultivators, Stalk I JOHNSTON HARVESTING Cutters, Peg Tooth Harrows, Binders, Mowers, Rakes, S:c. MACHINERY and Repair Parts in abundance. S. M. PIERSON, 6, 8, and 9 South Harvin Street. AN ADVERTISEMENT PLACED LN THE ADVERTISING COLUMNS OF THE DAILY ITEM WILL BRING RESULTS. I PUBLIC NOTICE* Office of Comity Supervisor. Sumter, S. C., Dec 18, 1906. The annual meeting of the County Board of Commissioners for Sumter County, S. C., will take place at this office on Thursday, the 10th day of_. January, 1907. All persons holding demands of any kind against this county, not previously presented, ar?, required by law to file same with th? Clerk of this Board on or before thet first day of January in order that, they may be examined and. passed! upon by the Board at the annual. meeting. W. EL SEALE, County Supervisor. THOS. E. RICHARDSON, Acting Clerk. 12-19-4t Tax Notice. The County Treasurer's office in. Court House building will be open for the collection of taxes, without pen? alty, from the 15th day of October to the 31st day of December, inclusive, 1906. The levy is as follows: For State, S mills; for county, 3 1-2 mills; Con? stitutional School, 3 mills; Polis* $1.00. Also, School District No. 1. Special, 2 mills; No. 2, 2 mills; No. 3? 2 mills; No. 4, 2 mills; No. 13, 2 mills; No. 17, 1 mill; No. 18, 2 mills; Shiloh School District, 3 mills,_ z: ::nts capatation dog tax, .& A penalty of 1 per cent added for month January, 1907. Additional pen? alty of 1 per cent for month Febru* ary, 1907. Additional penalty of 5 per cent for 15 days in March, 1907, T. W. LES, Oct 5, 190?. County Treasurer. Do You Enjos^ iv. What You Eat ? Yon can cat whatever and whenever-yon like if you take Kodol. By the use of this, remedy disordered digestion and diseased stomachs arc so completely restored to, health, and the full performance of their functions naturally, that such foods as would tie one info a dcnble-bow-knot are eaten without even a "rumbling" and with a posi? tive pleasure and enjoyment. And what is more-these foods are assimilated and transformed into the kind of nutriment that : te appropriated by the blood and tissues. Kodol is the only digestant or combination of digestan ts that will digest all classes of food. In addition to this fact. It contains, its assimilative form, {he greatest known tonia and reconstructive properties. Kodol cures indigestion, dyspepsia and aS disorders arising therefrom. Kodol Digests What Yon Eat Makes the Stomach Sweet. _ Bottles only. Regular site, $ ! .00. fi?SSng 2}ftin** the triai size, which sells for 50 cents. Prep*r*? by E. C. De WITT & CO., Chicago, IO? For Sale by all Druggists. ? Thew are gore McCall PpXtmBmM fatfwUasA States than ot any other task* o ip?: urns. Thais?* account ot iLdr aryJe, MCSSaC? .? cbqptidty. McCall's E a*Maaerr%Q?*?oi Faabicaj hs* ?sflmsaosedben than jey other LadW Magasin*. Oma year's subscription (ava?bm? ?mu /?9 cents. Estas* number, 0 Matt. ?*?iy.*t?bscdbs???ta s McCall ft** - tarn Free. Subsaft? today. ? I*ady Agent? Wsuxtwd. HUABOC prerefam???. Eberal cash commbslcn. Patten C*i*Jogae( of boo da. sipns) and Prem furn Catatoca* (showiag 400 premnmak ?en? free. Addrea? TH2 MCCALL OX. Kerr York. Anvone sending a sketch and description nay quickly ascertain our opinion free whether aa invention is probably patea1^]& (^mmimicav tiona strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patenta sent free. Oldest agency for securing patenta. Patenta taken through Munn & Co. receive tpecial notice, wit bout charge, in the Scientific jftttciicatt. A bandsomelr illustrated weekly. Largest ex? ecution of any scientific journal. Terms, S3 a year ; iou r months, *L Sold by SH newsdealers. MUNN New Ywt Branch Office, 635 F SU Washington, D. C . . V- WV .- -V * We promptly o Kain U. S. and Foreign <8end model, sketch or plctooiiiivcntior ferr ?( free report on pstentabi?tv. i CT free took, ? B?sn^TH?Bi-'MMS *m J Opposite ?. S. Ratest Cffiee ? 5 W A S H1 ftf OT O D. C. ? Garden Seed. This is the gardening season. We have a full supply ci the best test? ed garden seeds. For years nora's SEEDS Have been recognized as the best. Let us sup? ply you. DeLorme's Pharmacy ?*' Drugs and Medicines.