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mm COfiBESPCNOENGE. ircWSY LETTERS FROM OUR SPE? CIAL CORRESPONDENTS. Items of Interest From all Parts of Sumter and Adjoining Counties. ?OTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS. ^Mail your letters so that they will Teach this office not later than Tues? day morning. When the letters are received "Wednesday it is almost an impossibility to have them appear in pap?r issued that day. DALZELL. Dalzell, Feb. 13.-It is rather dull here just now, as everybody is hard down at work preparing lands for the coming year. Several have al? ready built some large air castles on the hope of having good seasons this year. The crosstie business has taken the place of cotton seed buying. There was a very enjoyable fish fry given at the old duck pond last Sat? urday night by the stags of Dalzell, and it was well attended. Everybody expressed themselves after the fry as baving a plenty to eat. Those who ?lid not get enough fish made up on j eggs and corn bread. Mr. W. L. Moore has moved clown on the Atkinson place, wheri ie will farm this year. Mr. S. Porcher Gaillard returned Monday from a visit to his uncle, Mr. W. H. Gaillard, at Durant. Mr. E. P. Scarborough was in town on business Monday. Mrs. R. B. Gaillard is on a visit to Mrs. R. M. Brailsford at Pinewood. Col. W. i>. Scarborough recently moved into his handsome residence -on Main street. . Dalzell, S. C., Feb. IS.-Things are -very quiet at and around Dalzell just now, but don't know what the racket may be in a few- days. Framers are hard at work preparing lor a new crop, but last year's failure somewhat knocked the spirit out of some of us, so we intend to try to use anore economy and not use fertilizers so extravagantly. We will raise more corn and hogs at home, for when we see fields of cotton and patches of corn and a razor back pig tied ont on the grass, it's a sure sign pov ' ?Tty is in the land, and I am afraid 3t will never be any better as long as the lien-- law exists, for as long as the negroes can get a sack of grits and bushel of corn and a few pounds of D- S. butts, an<? an old mule or horse Irom the merchants he is not going to work on contract, and the conse? quence is he don't make anything for l^mself or anyone else, when, if he couldn't get those things some one "would hire him and make him work and make something, and he would 2>e better off, and the country also. Gol. W. D. Scarborough, who has been a little ailing, says he is about getting straight again. There was no preaching at Provi? dence yesterday, as the first quarter? ly meeting was held at Rembert. Dr. J. W. Daniel, of Sumter, came ont to St. James' and preached quite a fine sermon last Sunday afternoon. Several from Dalzell attended the service. Rev. J. C. Bailey has given up his change here and soon expects to leave Tts for another field. It is with deep ,>^xegret we give him up, as his equal as a neighbor and preacher is hard to find. REMBERTS. Rembert, Feb. 19.-Farm work is "well advanced for this time of year, and the weather for the pist ten days bas been ail we could ~ c for. I think fully as much fei .^zers will be used this year as last, as most of our planters contend that owing to the high prices paid for labor this year they will have to make more ! cotton, and the only way to do this is to fertilize heavily. The oats through this section are looking badly, owing to the heavy treezes, but stands are fairly good, and we all hope they will soon rally. The first quarterly meting on Prov? idence circuit was held at McLeod's church last Saturday and Sunday. Rev. Dr. Bays presided, and prached two very strong sermons, which capti? vated his entire congregation and left recollections with many of us that will long be cherished. Mr. S. Lee Young and family have moved to Sumter, and are living at Ko. 9 Harby avenue. Mr. Young has rented out his farm here and has ac? cepted a position with the Betts Lum? ber company. His many friends in this community were loath to give bim up and we bespeak for him and 3ns family the kind consideration of the good people of the city of Sumter, and wish him a prosperous and suc? cessful year. Mr. Lawrence White, Sr., and wife attended the quarterly meeting bere last Saturday. Come again, Bro. White. Hon. A. K. Sanders and daughter, Miss Hattie, also Mrs. C. W. Sanders, of Hagood, attended services here last Sunday. Prof. Harry Bull is sick with grip, also James and Adam Reames, all in the same house, but I trust they will soon be out again. The election here today for Probate j Judge is passing- off very quietly, as j the farmers are too busy to turn out, but we hope Bro. Tommie will "get there." STATEBURG. Stateburg, Feb. IS.-Mrs. M. S. Burgess, of Sumter, spent a few days last week with Mrs. Screven Moore. Mr. Early M ellette spent Sunday at home. Mrs. W. L. Sanders spent Monday and Tuesday in Sumter. Mr. Frank P. Burgess spent Sunday at home. Hon. J. C. Meredith and his broth? er, of London, Canada, are guests at Cherry Vale, the home of Mrs. E. X. Frierson. Miss Bessie Murray, who is teach? ing school at Hagood, spent Saturday and Sunday at home Mr. Mark Reynolds, of Sumter, spent Saturday with his grand pa? rents, Dr. ?nd Mrs. W. W. Anderson. Miss Lottie Nelson has returned home after a pleasant stay in Char? leston. "The Bachelor Maids" were enter? tained by Miss A. X. Moore at her lovely home, "The Ruins," on last Friday afternoon. Every member was present and the evening was spent in playing games, &c. At a late hour delightful refreshments were served by Mrs. James Pinckney and Miss Moore, and the members, after a most delightful evening, were invited to meet with Misses Lee and Frances Moor? Friday afternoon, the 22d. DURANT. Durant, Feb. IS.-Mr. Carrol Mont? gomery died Saturday after a linger ' ing illness of several months. One of the largest crowds seen for years at Concord church assembled there yesterday afternoon to pay their last tribute of love and respect. He was buried by the side of his brother, who preceded him a little over a week ago. Mr. Montgomery joined the navy a few. years ago, hoping that the sea-faring life would prove ben? eficial to his health, but after three years abroad he returned to the farm. Mrs. W. B. Dickson is spending the week with her family. Rev. Mr. Grier was in the neigh? borhood last week paying pastoral calls. Mr. Henry Reaves spent yesterday at home. DARE CORNER. Dark Corner, Feb. 16.-There is nothing very interesting in this cor? ner. Everything is calm and serene. Some farmers are pushing ahead, preparing their lands for andther crop; others are in no hurry it seems. Mr. Th os. H. Osteen lost a fine mule last Monday night from sand colic, which makes the third animal he has lost in the past few years. I am sorry for him, because I know how it is myself, as I have been there. Well, I got to your city last Satur? day, as I said I wanted to do. Had the pleasure of dining with my kind old friend and his noble wife, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Epperson. May their days be many, and each one brighter. But I had a memorable time getting back nuine. It was late in the even? ing when I left town with my neigh? bor, Mr. J. H. McLeod, and as it was cold we thought we would walk a piece and his son, who was with the wagon, drove off and left us and we had to keep on walking. I walked with a severe pain in my left leg, un? til it seemed to me that I could not walk any further, when we stopped at my old army comrade's (Long John Turner), where I met Mr. J. Rollins Kolb and his clever wife, who invited me to spend the night, which I accepted, and his kindness will never be forgotten by this scribe while reason holds her throne. I left Mr. Kolb's before he had gotten up, as I knew my better half was uneasy about me, but my leg was still hurting so I did not get home until 10 o'clock Sunday morning, as I had to walk home. My leg is all right, but we are having colds and coughs. I have been thinking of stopping my weekly taking of space in the Item with nothings. But I do not wish to do any harm. Mr. Editor. So I suppose I shall have to write a few more nothings, as a gentleman told me while in your city on last Saturday that a lady said if it was not for the Dark Corner Items she would stop her subscription to the Item at once. I thank her, of course, for her com? pliments, but have this to say-what strange taste and fancy some ladies bave! We have been having some beauti? ful days lately. Hope they will con? tinue. Mr. A. G. Stack, of Pinewood, call? ed on Mr. W. J. Ardis yesterday on business. Mrs. Ben Geddings, of Pinewood, visited her aunt. Mrs. W. J. Ardis, last Wednesday. I have been requested to mention something about M'ss Mabel Mel Iett's school at Reid's, on the M. and A. railroad. From what I can learn the trustees will not furnish her with furniture, blackboards, etc. She has written them urging her needs to their attention, and one or more of the patrons have been to see the trus? tees, and Miss Meilett has reported the matter to Superintendent Cain. But nothing has been done. Where the fault lies is what is wanted to be known. The question is asked, is the Reid school as well supplied as other country schools, or is it slighted be? cause it is located in the Dark Corner -as it is dark, let's keep it dark. I hope not. GOVERNMENT EXPERTS TALK. Farmers Meet at Planta?.ion of E. C. Haynsworth. Esq., to Hear Messrs. Kennett and Quiun. of the Depart? ment of Agriculture. Thursday E. C. Haynsworth, Esq., gave a barbecue to Messrs. Benton and Quinn, of the United States Agri? cultural Department and a few friends interested in farming. Mr. Quinn, who is an expert on the growing of corn and of hogs,, lectured before dinner on corn growing. Ke has just been making a special .-nudy of the Williamson method and he states in no uncertain terms that ll is far and away the best method for this part of the country. He therefore spent most of the time on the subject of seed selection. He stated that care in this particular could make as much as five dollars an acre differ? ence in the value of the crop and out? lined a method of seed selection, em? phasizing the fact that the foreign seed do not produce nearly so well as the natiive. The crowd then partook of one o? Stoney's famous barbecues and thor? oughly prepared themselves for Prof. Quinn's lecture on hogs, j After dinner Prof. Benton lectured j on bermuda grass, the cow-pea, the vetches, alfalfa and other forage and soil improving crops in conection with the raising of stock. He was follow? ed by Prof. Quinn on hog culture in a most enlightening lecture. He told how to get the best results from hog raising and what results could be ob? tained. He also spoke of mistaken notions about hogs which have pro? duced diseases and seriously inter? fered with profits. As to dairying, he stated that he had never known a country to go into it yet where the farmers didn't get rich. After the lectures, a " committee consisting of Messrs. Pitts, Stuckey, Willie Shaw and Parrott was appoint? ed by the meeting to take steps to perfect the organization of an agri? cultural association, which would have for its object the discussion of matters pertaining to farmers, the exchanging of experiences which would be of benefit, and the promo? tion of diversified farming. Mr. Bennett, of the corps of soil survey engineers, was present and sketched the work that this depart? ment was doing for the county. He stated that the map of the county, which the corps would make, would be of immense assistance in inducing immigration this way, in that it would be an official statement as to what the soils are in this county and what crops could be produced. Such a map could be shown in foreign countries and would carry the full weight of governmental authority upon its face. He stated that his corps would be at work in this and Lee counties probably until July. A particular feature of this map will be the showing up of soils that are favorable to trucking crops. The barbecue was given at Ingle? side, the plantation of Mr. E. C. Haynsworth, on Rocky Bluff swamp, which has been selected by the United States government as a place upon which they will conduct experiments. Prof. Quinn stated that if the as? sociation were formed, it could prob? ably get the government to send ex? perts down on any subjects which they wished discussed. It is difficult to estimate the value of such an en? terprise to the farmers of this coun? ty. / TO PAY JURORS MORE. House Passes a Third Reading Bill to Provide for Amount -to bc Paid Jurors and Witnesses in General Sessions Courts. Columbia, Feb. 12.-The house to? night without debate passed to the third reading Mr. Hall's bill to pro? vide for the amount to be paid jurors and witnesses in the general sessions c court. The bill provides that the ju? rors in attendance upon the court of general sessions shall receive two dollars for each day's attendance, and witnesses one dollar, besides mileage at ten cents per mile for travel one way by the most direct route, which mileage shall be counted from the residence of such witness, whether he be resident or non-resident. This changes the pay of jurors and witnesses in this State. TRADE INCREASING. Bureau ol statistics Announces That Trade With Dependencies Has Grown. Washington, Feb. 15.-The bureau of statistics announces that the trade of the United States with its non? contiguous territories in 1906 was $131,000,000, an increase of $31,000, 000 over the trade of two years be? fore. A FAREWELL SERVICE. Thc Christian Crusaders Sum Up thc Results of Their Services in Sumter. On Sunday night, Feb. 17, the fare? well meeting ol' the series of. unde? nominational and interdenominational meetings of the Christian Crusaders, was held in the Armory Hall. In this meeting the Crusaders delivered their last messages of salvation to the peo? ple of Sumter, many of the persons who professed conversion during the gracious ingathering of souls, which has just come tc a close, spoke of the great blessings they had received through these services, and others ex? pressed their determination to follow Jesus unto the end and meet the Cru? saders in Heaven. Though the laborers had many va? ried, trying and perplexing experi? ences during their stay in Sumter, the most distressing of which were those occasioned by the spirit of indiifer- I ence, manifested by many who ought to have been aggressively engaged in the blessed work of "rescuing the J perishing," it is gratifyng to know, ! that, at the close of their labors, the following record appears to the glory j of God :In 131 days 220 public and 150 private meetings were held, in Armory Hall, upon the streets, in the County Jail, the Mission Chapel in the factory district and elsewhere; home missionary work was done in more than 600 homes, in different parts of the city, and in not a few commercial houses; many hundreds of tracts were distributed, and thre were 143 peni? tents, 137 of whom professed cenver sion. In their farewell remarks, the Cru? saders exhorted the converts to "watch and pray," and to be resolved to be true to God unto the end of their life's journey, with the assur? ance, if the3* will trust and obey God, that they can ever claim His promise, "Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world." The Christian Crusaders avail themselves of this opportunity to again gratefully acknowledge the many courtesies and acts of kindness j of all who have contributed to their temporal needs, and have given them words of cheer and encouragement. They earnestly pray that those of this number who are Christians may per? sistently strive to get farther out into the deep ocean of God's unfathomable love in order that those of their friends and neighbors who "know Him not" may be persuaded to sur? render their wills to the Savior, and also become sons and daughters of the royal family of God Almighty. As the Crusaders leave Sumter they request the prayers of God's children that they may, as embassadors of Christ, be faithful to the charge with which He has entrusted them, and that success may attend their efforts in their next field of labor. If in the providence of God they meet the peo? ple of Sumter no more upon earth, they desire to meet them in Heaven, whither they are bound. Death at Mechanics ville. Bishopville, February 15.-Mr. Wi? ley Bradley, a veteran of the war be? tween the States, died this morning at the house of his son, Mr. R. J. Bradley near Mechanicsville, in Lee County. He had been confined to his bed for about a week, suffering from no dis? ease, but simply passing away from old age and exhausted vitality. He was a member of Capt. De Pass's company of ar*illery and serv? ed through the whole war with a fine record as a soldier. SUB-TREASURY PROJECT DEAD. Committee Decides Against Placing One in the Southeastern States. Washington, Feb. 13.-By a vote of 6 to 5 the house committee on ways and means today decided against the plan to establish a new sub-treas? ury in the southeastern States. The vote was not a strict party vote, and the committee expressed its sympa? thy with the statement of Secretary Shaw that in the interest of economy several of the sub-treasuries might be abolished. The failure of the del? egation from the southeastern States to agree upon the location fer the proposed new subtreasury is generally believed to be responsible for the ad- j verse action by the ways and means i committee. GERMANY'S PEACE POLICY. . Newspapers of Europe arc Discussing Chancellor Von Buclow's Inter? view. Berlin. Feb. IS.-Chancellor Yon Euelow's statement to the Publisher's Press outlining Germany's policy is causing great comment throughout | Europe. Great significance is at- j tached to the interview in connection J with announcement of the coming j Hague peace confernece. Numerous i journals commenting on tho question j of Von Buelow's sincerity in disclaim- j ing warlike intentions, point out that (".ormany is the great obstacle pre? venting the discussion of limiting armaments at the peace conference. WORKING FOR SUMTER; Some of thc 31atters Discussed at the Mass Meeting-. The mass meeting- held in the Court House on Tuesday night was attended by a large number of representative business men and while no definite ac? tion was taken toward the establish? ment of any particular manufactur J ing enterprise, still the meeting was not altogether unproductive of results that will eventually make for the ben? efit of Summer. As was stated in the call the meeting was primarily for the purpose of formulating plans for the promotion of new manufacturing in? dustries in this city and to encourage and aid in the extension and develop? ment of those that are now in exist? ence. The general discussion that was indulged in took a wide range and the conditions that exist here were pretty thoroughly canvassed. There was one- proposition that was brought up in definite form, viz: the removal of a manufacturing es? tablishment from another place. The condition upon which the concern will come to Sumter is that this city furnish the capital needed to enlarge the factory and equip it to increase the output to supply the demand that has been created by the present own? ers of the factory. On the whole, the sentiment of the meeting seemed to be decidedly in favor of complying with the condition named and to do everything possible to bring this factory to Sumter. As a preliminary to the acceptance of the proposition it was decided to appoint two committees to make a thorough investigation of the finan? cial and physical condition of 'the faet?n.-. Messrs. R. I Manning, C. G. Rowland, Neill O'Donnell and G. A. Lemmon were appointed on the com? mittee to make the investigation of the financial affairs of the concern, and Messrs. Perry Moses, Jr., J. W McKiever, E. Lt* Witherspoon and W. P>. Burnes were named as the com? mittee to inspect the machinery and make a report as to the condition and value of the plant as it now stands. These committees will per? form the duties assigned and report at the earliest date practicable. Another matter that was brought up and generally discussed was that of railroad service, accommodations and freight rates. This is a matter of equal or greater importance than the establishment of new manufactur? ing enterprises, for unless good rail? way service and fair freight rates can be guaranteed the success of manu? factories is an impossibility. The. following resolution, offered by Mr. A. W. Crosswell and seconded by Mr. R. D. Lee, was adopted and Secretary Reardon was directed to forward copies to Congressman Le? ver with the request that he exert his influence and secure the co-operation of the senators and representatives from this State to have the Railroad Rate Law amended as suggested: Whereas, the Inter-State Commerce Commission of the United States, and a majority of the leading commercial organizations of this country are en? deavoring to have the Congress of these United States of America, to enact a law that will give increased and flexible power to the said Inter? state Commission, whereby the Com? mission can exercise a fair and im? partial superviion, and assist in re? lieving a situation which is in many respects the most serious one which has confronted the busines interests of this country for many years by the failure of the transportation lines to promptly and efficiently handle the freight business of this country, And whereas the railroads of this country are allowed by law to make demurrage charges for all freight de? layed in delivery after certain lengths of time, and to charge storage, etc., but are not held accountable for the delays on the part of the rail? roads, And whereas, this seems to be un? just and unfair to the shippers and re? ceivers of freight, Therefore, be it Resolved, That the business men of Sumter, South Caro? lina, in meeting assembled, request the officers of the Sumter Chamber of Commerce to immediately request our Senators and members of the House of Representatives, in the National Congress, at Washington, to assist in every way that they can to have a law passed giving to the Inter-State Com? merce Commission power to make rules and regulations for reciprocal demurrage, whereby consignees of freight will be permitted to demand and receive reciprocal demurrage for delayed freight under just and equit? able rules similar to the laws which compel consignees to pay demurrage charges to the railroads. ENGLISH WOMEN RIOT. London, Feb. 14.-For refusing to pay their fines for their participation yesterday in the attempt by a mob of hundreds of women to storm the House of Commons, 55 women rights crusaders went to jail for terms vary? ing from a week to several months. Two women out of the 55 arrested paid their fines. In the future no woman will be admitted to the house, even in the lobby, unless with a mem? ber. DISPENSARY COMMISSION. GOV. ANSEL NAMES MEN TO WLND UP STATE DISPENSARY. Thc Five Men Appointed are all Prominent and Successful in Busi ness Circles and No Better Selec? tions Could Have Been Made. Columbia, Feb. IS.-Gov? Ansel to? day appointed the commission to wind up the affairs of the State dis? pensary and sent out the following letter of no?ficati-m: "My Dear Sirs: Under and by vir? tue of the act of the general assembly passed at the session just adjourned, I am required to appoint five com? missioners to wind up the business of the State dispensary, and am requir? ed to appoint five good, business men upon said commission. In obedience to the authority vested in me by that act I do hereby appoint you as one of said commissioners. "The following named gentlemen: constitute the board as appointed by me, to wit: "Dr. J. W. Murray, Columbia; C. KL. Henderson, Aiken: John McSween,. Timmonsville; W. W. Simpson, Wood? ruff; Nelson C. Poe, Greenville. "These gentlemen are all highton ed, honorable business men of the State and personally known to me. I" therefore hope that you will accept, the appointment. I ask this as a per? sonal favor to myself, and because I, believe as patriotic -business men you will be willing to do your part in winding up this business, and showing to the people that you are willing to sacrifice some of your time for the good of the State. "I . will ask you. to meet with the other commissioners at my office in the city of Columbia on Wednesday, the 20th instant, at 12 o'clock m., for? tho first meeting of the board. "Remember that as a citizen of this grand old State ,each must do his part when called on. I am "Yours very truly, v "M. F. Ansel, !-\ "Governor." Monroe Cromer, a young white? man of Anderson, S. C., was run ovei and killed by a Southern train at Danville, Va., Sunday. E2&-G0V. D. C. Heyward has gone " to Macon, Ga., to deliver an address^ before the State Immigration associa? tion. Our trouble don't amount to much -from the viewpoint of our neigh-* bors. A Poor Organ. *Dam(s) the bile. That's what your liver does if it's torpid. Then the bile overflows into the blood-poisons your system, causing sick-headache., bilousness, sallow skin, coated tongue, sick stomach, dizziness? fainting spells, etc. Ramon's treat? ment of Liver Pills and Tonic Pellet? ! strengthens the ?iver and makes it do its own work. Prevents and cures these troubles. It aids - doesn't force. Entire treatment 25 cents at Durant's Drug Store. Prevent Headache. ?Force them? No-aids them. Ra? mon's treatment of Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets strengthens the liver and digestive organs so that they do their own work and fortifies your con? stitution against future trouble. En? tire treatment 25 cents at Durant's Drug Store. Catarrh and Catarrhal Headaches * Are quickly relieved by Nosena. It soothes the congested membranes al? lays inflammations and thoroughly heals and cleanses. It keeps* moist all the passages whose tendency is to thicken and become dry. Cures colds, throat troubles, hoarseness, hay fever, "stop ped-up" nose, breathing through the mouth while sleeping, offensive breath, etc. It is antiseptic and con? tains no chemicals or drugs having a narcotic effect, or that can cause the? "drug habit." We Guarantee Satisfaction. J. A. Brogden, of the National Sign Co., Dayton, Ohio, writes under date of Oct. 12, 1906: "Nosena is the only preparation I have ever used that relieves my affection so speedily and pleasantly. I am getting the first real pleasure out of breathing that-I have experienced since I contracted catarrh six years ago. Money would not buy my tube of Nosena if I could not get another." Buy Nosena form Durant Drug? store and get 3*our money back if noe satisfied. Sample tube and booklet by mail ten cents. Brown Manufacturing Co., St. Louis, Mo., and Greenville Tenn? DURANT'S DRUG STORE.