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WOT GOBRESPQNDEHGE .JSEWSY IdETTERS FROM OUR SPE? CIAL oRRESPO?iBEXTS. Items of Interest From all Parts of Sumter and Adjoining Counties. ?OT?CE TO CORRESPOXDEXTS. Mall your letters so that they will. Teach this office not later than Tues 4tBty morning. When the letters are ?aec^ved "Wednesday it is almost an 'impossibility to have them appear in .His pap?r issued that day. SALEM. Salem, March 4.-In some locali? ties hlind tigers seem to nourish. This section has no tigers, but it is report? ed that a two-eyed and four leg pan? ther was seen last week about four . ; miles lower down on Black River by ? white gentleman and a colored man. Tlhey were not absolutely sure that the beast seen was a panther, but it il came nearer answering the descrip? tion of a panther than any other wild animal, so they called it a panther for ?hort. In the near future we expect i: :iir. E. M. McElveen, of the Eastern shore of Black River, and the Messrs. ^Montgomery of western shore, to Join their packs and at least give .chase if they don't succeed in a Jtapture of this unwelcome intruder. Possibly some of your hunters from Somier would like to join these gen? tlemen in the chase, if so, we here iB?th extend tb^em a cordial invitation to do so any time it suits them. iTThat title they will wear if successful ?ia. a capture, will be decided on later, but promptly, even if the legislature . "?ias to be convened to pass it as an ! set to entitle them to their commis mission. If is not sufficient hon? or, we will make up-a purse as large as can be gotten up on short notice (m the country) at this season of the year. We want this capture, and are i "walling to go down intccour old jeans, if necessary, to satisfy our curiosity, and determine what maor.2-- of beast i it is that walks our public highways in broad day light to the discomort or 'file traveling public. Thexo are plenty of dogs here, but Auditor Wilder hasn't got them all properly numbered and registered on f ; Its tax books, and until this is done, it might be risky to put them in this chase. Rev. Mr. Workman and family ar? rived on Friday evening from Virgin? ia, and he filled his pulpit at Brick Church on Sunday, after an absence '-.?of several weeks awaiting the over? hauling of the parsonage, which has "been completed, and a new artesian "well bored by Mr. McFaddin, who is s -qr.ite successful in o taming good flows. One of his wells supplies 26 gallons of delicious water to the minute. Dr. W. M. Bradley has left us, which leaves only Dr. C. E. King to held down the maladies of this sec? tion, j There is lots more work than one "-p&ysician can do fcere, and a good, opening awaits the earlv bird. Mr. Jno. EL Wilson has been quite sick: since Friday, but we are glad to I report him convalescent. His moth- I er, brother and sister came up from ! "Williamsburg and spent Saturday and I Sunday with him. Mrs. Gee. E. Wilson, of Charlotte, 35". C., is spending some time with rel? atives here. The new county board of control .spent Saturday arranging to open thu Mayesville branch of the county's grog shop. They had many inquiries as to when the raging thirst of some -could be quenched. The reply, pos? sibly on Tuesday, caused a look of .disappointment on the anxious pa? trons, who wanted it opened Satur? day. MAX. Max, S. C.. March 4.-Rev. B. K. Truluck preached the funeral of Mrs. Rebecca McElveen at the family "home , Sunday morning, before meet? ing- his regular appointment at Beth? el, where he preached a forceful ser? mon tattling or tale bearing. Mrs. G. M. Kicks and daughter "have been received into the member? ship of Bethel Church. Mrs. Julia Hinds, of Florence, is spending some time at Mr. I. M. Truluck's. Miss Janie Brown, of Lynchburg, dined with Miss Ellen Carraway Sun day. Bethel Church gave cement blocks 1 to under pin the new church house' of St. James, which i:-, being built five miles below Beulah. Mr. W. D. Truluck had a foot pain Tally hurt recently, but is improving. Mr. Mack Humphrey, of Sardis, and Miss Annie Dennis, of Timmons -viHe, and Mr. Lockhart and Miss Kate Johnson, both of Sardis, were married last week. DARK CORNER. Dark Corner, March 1.-Rain, rain? er, rainiest is about the most of the news in this corner at this time. It has been raining almost all of this week, and last night it sure did not fool us. Farmers are way behind, and we don't know where to strike, as the land keeps so wet. Some have commenced to haul out their black manure, becuse it is too wet to plough. I have no sickness to report. Our colds and coughs are getting some better at last. Mr. Anderson moved his mill from the Broadway siding last week and this week, from what I have learned, he hfcd a rough time of it. He start? ed- from here on the morning of the 20th ult., and never reached your city until late on the evening of thc 21st. I spent the 21st of February in your city, and had the pleasure of dining with our Probate Judge, who said he was the proudest man in the county, but not at all swelled about the. place he hangs his hat. I and two other coons managed the elec? tion at Bloomhill on the 19th ult., and I do not understand why the commissioners of election should have appointed the men they did to manage with me. We did not, as you no doubt have seen, poll but two votes. It possibly might have been on account of the two Republican managers-who knows? But they are both, I believe, honest, straight, law-abiding men. We were indeed sorry to hear of the sad taking off of W. S. Graham. Surely the good die young. I beg to extend my sympathies to the bereaved family in their sad affliction. Mr. Jim Kolb, of Ramsey, lost his son Harry, aged 10 years, on Satur? day, the 16th of February. One night last week a party or par? ties got out on a spree or something eise, in western Privateer. \ They went to Mr. Poplin's saw mill, cut off his belting and carried it oft into the woods and wrapped it around a tree; went to Mr. Lucius Ingram's, took his .buggs* and carried it off into a branch. They also carried off Mr. Merry Christmas' buggy. And I understand that they broke some part of the ma? chinery at Mr. Poplin's mill, causing him to pay out $2.50 to get it repair? ed. There was a pleasant little party at Mr. Li. N. Barwick's on last Friday night, the 23d, which was enjoyed by all present. Was glad to meet the Pisgahite while in your city on the 21st. Hope his shadow may never grow less. PRIVATEER. Privateer, S. C., March 4.-Miss Hattie May Hardee resigned her school and went to her heme in Ches? ter Thursday. She has scores of friends who regret her leaving. Miss Daisy Lade, on account of ill health, has given up teaching, and ~Mj?: William Haynsworth will finish the term for her. Miss Virginia Lenoir, of Sumter, spe?t the week end at Mrs. L. B. Jenkins', Miss.Elma Geddings spent Saturday and Sunday at her home in Paxville. Mrs. W. A. Nettles, .of Sumter, is spending the week at Mr. G. A. Net? tles*, i Mr. Marion Rivers spent Thursday m Columbia. Mr. W. S. Lynam, who has had grip, is on the road to recovery. We are sorry to report that Mrs. S. A. Harvin is very sick. DALZELL. Dalzell, S. C., March 5.-After so many wet, disagreeable days it does us good to see the sunshine again. The plows were started up again on Monday morning- for the first time in several days. There is still some sickness in the community. Prof. A. C. Carson, of Columbia, came over Saturday to see his moth? er, Mrs. K. J. Carson, and his sister, Miss Grace, who have both been sick with grip for several days. He return? ed to Columbia Monday morning. Mr. J. L. Smith, of Holly Hill, vis? ited his son, Mr. A. F. Smith, Satur day and Sunday, returning home on Monday. Rev. D. A. Lewis filled the pulpit at Providence Sunday morning. He said he was just up from a ten days" spell of sickness, and was still rot at his best. Rev. S. D. Bailey filled his place ac St. James Sunday afternoon. There have been four deaths of colored people in the community in the last week, two adults and two children. The depot at Dalzell came near be? ing destroyed by fire Sunday night. Only quick work of the agent and others saved it. Just exactly how the fire started we don't know. It looked at Dalzell a while Satur? day that most everybody had gone to Sumter, or somewhere else, and we think some of them got just a little too much fire-water for their good, from what we have heard. TINDAL. Tindal, March 5.-Everything is very quiet in this section, business is dull and the farmers seem to be pro? gressing slowly with their work The health of the community is very good. Misses Beulah and Lillie Richard? son spent Thursday in Sumter. Rev. Mr. Spruell, of Branson's in Hampton county, has been called to" take charge of the field of four churches here, consisting of Graham, Home Branch, Paxville an-I Provi? dence. Misses- Lollie Rivers and Bessie Hodge spent Thursday in Sumter. Mr. Richard II. Broadway was at his old home here on Sun lay. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Witherspoon spent Sunday with friends in Sumter. BROGDOX. Brogdon, March 4.-Today is an? other ideal specimen of early spring weather, with no clouds to mar its beauty. The atmosphere is mild and delightful. A breeze sometimes pre? vails, but is not disagreeable, and is in keeping with the month. Indeed, it is just the kind of day to cause one tb seek the open air, either riding or walking. Gardens have been planted and those who set their cabbage in Janu? ary have particularly pretty plants just now, there being very little cold since Christmas. Farmers are push? ing their work as rapidly as possible. Fruit trees are taking on their robes of pink and white, and a spring-like appearance is evidenc. Colds and grip, which.-prevailed during the winter, has ^u?fsided, and this section is quite healthy at pres? ent. After a stay of several months in Florida, Mr. J. T. Hays has returned to the county. Mr. H. O. S. Jackson, of Manning, spent las night with friends in the neighborhood. Little Miss Lucile Brogdon, of Sa? vannah, is at Mr. J. I. Brogdon's, her grandfather's. Misses Athena Mellett and Alethea Davis, teachers of the Graham Grad? ed School, visited their homes last week. Mr. Harry Davis, a bright and en? terprising youth, has accepted a po? sition in Manning. Mr. D. C. Shaw, of Alcolu, visited these parts on business a day or two ago. Messrs. Glenn and Sellers, cotton buyers, were in the neighborhood to? day, Mr. Glenn purchasing over one hundred bales of cotton. Mrs. Emma Smith and children are off for a week's visit to relatives and friends at Summerton. COURT AT BISHOPYILLE. ? Cr?riinal Docket Completed and the Grand Jury Makes ifs Present? ment. Bishopville, March 2.-Court was convened yesterday morning at 9.30, his Honor, Judge J. C. Klugh, presid? ing. The jury, in the case of ? Bessie Thomas, indicted for murder, brought in a verdict of not guilty. This case was the last on the dock? et-the other cases being disposed of as follows The case of the State against Ed Green, arson, continued. The State against Grover Mathis, ! murder,-continued to next termn. The State against Willy Thomas, murder, continued to next term. The grand jury made the following presentment: State of South Carolina-County of Lee.-To his Honor, J. C. Klugh, Pre? siding Judge of the March term of Court: We beg leave herewith to make our final presentment. We have passed upon all bills handed to us by the solicitor with our findings thereon. We appointed a committee to in? spect the county offices, which seem? ed to be in very good condition. We will appoint a committee to make a more thorough investigation and report at the next session of court. We recommend that the dry well now at the front steps of the jail be filled and another be made at a more desirable place. We further recommend that there be additional accommodations at the jail for female prisoners, as we find there only cells for two female, and when more than two, as has been the case recently, had to be put in the same cells with the men. We regret to have to call the at? tention of the court again to the fact that the retiring supervisor, C. J. Rol? lins, has failed to make his last three quarterly reports as provided by law, and further, that we are reliably in? formed that the present supervisor cannot make said annual ? financial report, because the retiring supervi? sor's books are not posted nor turned over. We beg to recommend that the county commissioners elect a county physician with a salary not exceeding $200 per annum, whose duty it shall be to treat all prisoners and convicts and paupers, when instructed by the said board, and in case of examina? tions for lunacy it shall be his duty to call to his aid one other reputable practicing physician to assist him in conducting the said examination, thc fee of said assistant not to be includ? ed herein. We beg to express our appreciation to his Honor, J. C. Klugh, presiding judge, for his able assistance reder ed to us. and to the solicitor for his courteous treatment, and to the court in general-all of which is respect? fully submitted. Edwin Wilson, Foreman. Rev. W. B. Sams, of Greenville, has accepted a call to the Episcopal Church at Tyler, Tex. BIG FIRE AT AliCOLU. Hotel, School and One Dwelling De stroyed-Empo lyes Inconvenienced. Manning, March 5.-The hotel, school and one dwelling at Alcoiu were destroyed by fire this afternoon. This property belonged to Mr. D. W. Alderman and was insured, it is thought. The fire was caused irom a defective flue. This will greatly in conveniece the white employes of the D. W. Alderman & Sons company, as the majority stopped at the hotel. Mr. J. W. Brearley Dead Bishopville, Feb. 28.^-Mr. James W. Brearley died atkins home, near Bishopville, on th^25th day of Feb? ruary af:er a long period of declining health. y-^~* This young man was known to many-In educational circles, having .taught at Congaree, in the Columbia High school and in the Chester grad? ed school. From Skyland. The following comes to us from Montreat, X. C., through Mr. H. L. Timmons, of the firm of Timmons & Johnson, architects, Sumter, S. C., who has several buildings under his supervision at Montreat, X. C. Mr. Timmjons, who is one of the building committee for the association, has opened a branch office at this place where he finds it necessary to spend a good deal of his time. Montreat is situated on the pla? teau stretching between the Blue Ridge and the great Smoky Moun? tains, which is the highest station on the main line of the Southern Rail? way, 15 miles northeast of Ashe? ville. -The Mountain Retreat Association, which consists of 500 equal stock? holders, has purchased that portion of Montreat owned by Mr. Huyler and which embraces a beautiful ranae of mountains and valleys, one and one-half miles wide and three miles long. This association expects to make of Montreat one of the most desirable summer resorts of the south. There is at present one large hotel and sev? eral boarding houses at Montreat. Last season many were turned away for want of accommodation. The as? sociation now has under construction a modern hotel that will accommodate 500 guests, also an auditorium with seating capacity of 1,000. Water works, sewerage, electric lights and street cars will be installed in a short while. Already there is to be found for the amusement of the young people the bowling alley, skat? ing rink, tennis court, lakes and fish? ing pools. This sumemr will begin the series of auditorium amusements. With the lofty mountains on all sides, affording such scenery as one seldom sees elsewhere, and the de? lightful climate here in the peaceful valley, so cool and pleasant all sum? mer long, nothing more can be desir? ed for a summer's vacation. The Shirt Waist Club. One of the most enjoyable events of the week was the meeting of the Shirt Waist Club Thursday afternoon, at the residence of Mrs. Hubert Osteen, where it was entertained by Miss Ruth Richardson. Four tables of four-hand progress? ive whist were arranged and the game was interesting and enjoyable. The first prize, a plaque, was awarded to Mrs. Shelor; the consola? tion, an "Essay on Silence," awarded to Miss Evans. A sweet course w&s served and the club adjourned to meet next week with Mrs. Perry Moses. Those present were Mesdames J. G. DeLorme, Davis Moise, Robert Shelor and Perry Moses, Jr.; Misses Flora Moses, Rosie Moses, Marie Moise, Lena Kirkley, Gussie Harby, Virginia Harby, Daisy Bowman, Moneta Osteen, Marguerite Cromer, Millie Simmons, Zena Evans and Agnes Richardson. CONGRESS ADJOURNS. The rsi-al Celebration of Song and Mirth Marked the Closing Hours in House. Washington, Marc 4.-The 59th congress expired at noon today. The house gave itself up to song and mirth, singing, "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow," which is always a part of the set programme of adjourn? ment. A reception was held at the rostrum where Speaker Cannon and the Democratic leader, John Sharpe Williams, informally received the members. The senate was more dig? nified. Labor Bill Signed. Washington, March 4.-The senate adjourned at 12.15 and the house at 12.20. The hands of the clocks in both houses had to be turned back to show the noon hour at adjournment, ac? cording to law. Tho delay caused by the lateness of the hour when the sen? ate passed the hours of labor bill. It was the last bill signed by the presi gress. fAASSo dent before the expiration of the 59th congress. CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS WORRIED Suit f<r an Accounting Brought By Mrs. Eddy's Son Creates Consterna? tion at Headquarters. j Conccrd, X. H., March 4-A hill in equity 1* secure au accounting of the fifancial affairs of Mrs/* Mary Baker Gover Eddy, head of/ the Christian Science Church, w^? filed in the su? perior court for Merrimac county to? day by Mrs. Eddy's S^on, George W. G?Over, of Deadwood, ;.s. D. and his daughter, Miss Mary 'Baker Glover, and George W. Baker, of Bangor, Me.rj-.nephew and "nex? friend" of Mrs. ; Eddy. The b& is directed against Alfred Farrow and other trus? tees of the Christian Science Church in Boston and Calvin A.. Frye, Mrs. Eddy's secretary; Lewis C. Strange, her assistant secretary, and Herman S. Herring, first reader of the church in Concord. Besides demanding an accounting of all transactions in connection with Mrs. Eddy's affairs, the bill asks for resolution in case any wrog-doing ap? pears; for an injunction during litiga ! tion against interference with her property and business, and for a re ceiver. Concord, N.. H., March 2.-Follow? ing the filing of the suit in the su? perior court here to compel Mrs. Mary G. Baker, head of the Christian Science Cult, to account for her af? fairs, the plaintiffs being George W. Glover, the only child of Mrs. Eddy, his daughter, Mary Baker Glover, and George W. Baker, Mrs. Eddy's nephew, there is consternation at Pleasant View today. All those who are prominent in Christian Science circles have drawn themselves into a shell. Louis C. Strang-, ass stant at Pleasant View and press agent for Mrs. Eddy's little court, would only give this statement to the newspapers: "We have nothing to say at this time." The Leaders of the Cult Gather to Take Counsel About the Suit. Boston, March 2.-The Trustees of the Christian Science church are hur? rying to Concord to confer upon the suit brought -against them t*> secure accounting of the financial affairs of Mrs. Eddy. All deny that the "Moth? er" of their church is weak minded. Before leaving General Manager Al? fred Farlow, of the publication com? mittee, said, "Mrs. Eddy is in excel? lent health and is attending to busi? ness as usual. The profits from her books are her only income, aside from interest she may receive. Mem? bers of the church hint that the New York newspapers which last October printed a startling article about Mrs. Eddy's alleged feeble condition are behind the present suit. MRS EDDY ANSWERS CHARGES. Her Legal Adviser Says Present Mat ter is Continuation of Recent "Per? secutions"'-Statement as to Her Wealth. Concord, N. H., March 3.-Gen. Frank S. Streeter, the legal adviser of Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy, issued a statement this evening in the nature of a reply to various allegations in the bill of equity which has been brought tgainst trustees and directors of the Christian Science Church, by relatives of Mrs. Eddy, with the view of obtaining accounting of funds. The statement follows: "Early Sunday morning I sent to Mrs. Eddy a copy of the bill in equity asi published, but not yet served upon any of the defendants, so far as I am informed. I have since had a long personal conference with her, at which this proceeding and matters connected therewith were fully dis? cussed. "In common with her many friends, she believes that the initiative in these proceedings was not taken by her son or other relatives, but by others who in a markedly unusual manner and by unique methods are undertaking under the guise of court proceedings to continue the persecu? tion begun some, time ago. "From my conferences with her at the time, and on other recent occas? ions, I am able to speak definitely and positively. Her clearness of mind and resoluteness of purpose has been in no respect impaired by her advanced years. Her capacity to think clearly, and to deal accurately and justly with important business affairs has never been more perfectly demonstrated than in her conferences and acts in the last two weeks, and in numerous business letters in her own handwrit? ing, which I have received from her during that time. "The amount of Mr.s Eddy's prop? erty has been grossly multiplied by rumor and unfounded report. She is not possessed of large wealth as the term is used. Her sole income for many years has been from the copy? right of her own books, and the amount from this source has been grossly overestimated. "Mrs. Eddy's business affairs have been managed by herself, with the aid of Mr. Frye, her devoted and loy? al servant, and under the oversight and personal audit of another gentle? man whose name has not been men? tioned, but who stands for all that is honorable and of good repute in financial circles in Concord.. Accu? rate accounts of all her property and investments, as well as her p^nual income and expenditures, have *.een carefully kekpt and frequently audit? ed. The last audit was in October, IS06. None of the defendants named, except Mr. Frye, has any connection with the management of her proper? ty or investments or have any knowl? edge whatever in reference thereto, nor have any of the said defendants ever received any property of Mrs. Eddy which they holden trust or otherwise, except in one instance, for the benefit of a relation." MKS. ASTOR DYING. The Leader of New York's Four Hun? dred Very UL New York, March 2.-It is reported that Mrs. "William Astor, the leader of American society, and for years the leading figure in New York's Four Hundred, is near death. Her favorite grandaugter, Miss Mary Van Alen, has been hastily summoned. No in? formation is given out at the home. THE CITY NURSiU. Report of the First Month's Work; for Civic League. The following report from the city nurse was read at the Civic League meeting, held on MOnday: "I have finished my first month's work as city nurse, ancf beg leave to> make my report. I have paid during that period one hundred and two visits. At the call of the physicians I treated one in? fant with opthalmia, nursed a severe? case of double pneumonia, visited & case of nephritis, treated a case of cysti? tis. I assisted at one operation in. the patient's home. Am regularly vis? iting- a tuberculosis case. . Am assist? ing a mother with the proper feeding: of her infant, using for that purpose malted milk, which had been donated^ by a bereaved parent. Under this treatment the aby has greatly im? proved. Paid one visit to? a new moth?r, to give definite instruction ta. her family, as to proper treatment. Visited a number of other casesv also, at suggestion of physician. In addition, I was called upon to relieve a nurse taking charge of a typhoid fever case. This, of course, will add something to our treasury. Several bundles of old clothing, &c.? have been sent me, for distribution.. Have also received $6.25 to be ex? pended in relievingg any pressing wants which may come under my observation. Antonia Gibson, City Nurse. February 23, 1907. A Poor Organ. *Dam(s) the bile. That's what your liver does if it's torpid. 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