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CITY COUNCIL MEETING. ^preposition to Set Apart Land at Tamping Station for Park Purposes Endorsed-Other Matters. CSty Council held a regular meeting ax 8 o'clock p. m. "Wednesday. Present-Mayor W. B. Boyle, Al? ternen H. D. Barnett, P. P. Finn, R. "F. Haynsworth, E. H. Rhame, R. K. "Wilder and R. L. Wright. Ansent-Aldermen J. H. Chandler -and EL C. Haynsworth. Messrs. R: L- Edmunds and H. L. 35carborough representing the Board ?*? Commissioners of Public Works re? ported that members of the board had visited Columbia for the pur? pose of obtaining information of value in sewerage work; that upon *?ue consid?r?t on they had concluded fbi*? it would be advisable, by approv? al of council, to employ Mr. C. C. Wil? son of Columbia as engineer. By unanimous vote council approved the -?election of Mr. Wilson and com? mended the care and prudence of the eommissioners in endeavoring to get ?tarted right ont he sewerage system. Mr. H. Harby complained that ten ants of a dwelling house near the wa? iter standpipe, belonging to the estate i 4>f EL Harby, are inconvenienced and annoyed by overflow and spray blown "fey the wind. He asked that council "Slave the trouble remedied. It was j sundered that the matter be brought, to ; the attention of the Board of Com- I missioners of Public Works. Mr. S. H. Edmunds, on behalf of the Civic League, asked that a brick j CH* stone curbing be put around flower j ?)eds on Washington Street school ! ^grounds. -Same was referred to the j committee of public works with pow? er to act. Minutes of Feb. 27 and March I ~were read and approved. The finance committee, by Mr. Bar? nett, reported that the clerk and "treasurer's report for February had feeen examined and found correct, and that bills referred to them had neen approved. Mr. Wilder, for the committee of public works, reported that th*; com? mittee approves the proposition to .set aside the water works land ? for a park to be developed at some future time, and recommended that streets oe laid out on the land as occasion requires, provided this plan is agree? able to the Commissioners. The report was adopted. On motion of Mr. Finn council or? dered payment of medical bills incur? red by firemen from injuries received at the Beck building fire. The request of Wm. V. Moore for permission to build a veranda across the sidewalk on S. Hampton avenue was refered to the committee of pub? lic works with power to act. The clerk reported that he had consulted with Alderman H. C. Saynsworth in regard to lin?ense on '""lending money on personal proper? ty** and had agreed with Mr. Hayns -vrorth to recommend that the license 1? reduced to $50, and it was so or? dered. The Opera House committee was granted further time to report cost ?of furniture for council chamber. Application of Mr. H. L. Benbow, -3rw for a position on the police force "was filed for future reference. Superintendent of Streets L. E. White asked that curbing, planks be nought; that he be allowed tc lay a UZ inch terra cotta drain across Live Oak street; that a new blade be pur? chased for the road machine ; that he 3>e allowed to contract for necessary ditching, wants permission to lay a 24-inch drain on line of Central Rail? road to drain Manning Avenue. All of which were referred to the Com "Tnittee of Public Works with power to act. Mr. White reported the commit? tee had found it necessary to hire two zanies, which was aproved by Council. The Mayor was requested to serve .arith the committee of public works storing the absence of Chairman i Chandler. Report of Commissioners of Public ? "Works for February was read and re- j ceived as information. The following claims were referred j to the Finance Committee : Von Ohsen & Shirer, $3.90 ; Durant Hard- ! "mare Co., 85 cents. -Council then adjourned. BOLD CHICKEN THIEVES. Soon after midnight Tuesday, March 12th, a Mr. Dougherty, who Uves on Mr. L. D. Jenning's place about four miles from the city, was aroused by a noise and upon investi? gation found that his chicken house fcad been disturbed. Mr. Dougherty at once instituted a search and to .gether with several neighbors located a wagon and mule some little distance from his home. In the wagon was a chicken coop containing some 16 Jowls. The wagon also contained sev? eral old overcoats and bagging sup? posed to ' be stolen property. The men lay in wait for the return of the owners of the wagon, which soon oc? curred. They soon returned and ?when ordered to halt made a break for the nearb3' swamp. Fire was opened upon the two men, both of. whom escaped into the woods. The team proved to be the property of George Rowe, who lives on Grier street in this city. Investigation proved that Rowe had not been at home during the night nor has he returned since. Rowe is naturally suspected, but cannot be located. The second party is believed to be Geo. Burrows, who was apprehended hv the police authorities this morn? ing and is now being held on the charge. The team and the chickens were brought into the city today. Seme of the poultry was identified by the owners, while the others are being held for identification. It is believed by some that on being fired upon the negro Rowe was hit and is probably lying in the woods seriously injured, if not dead. Cause Stomach Troubles. .When a man has trouble with his stomach you may know that he is eating more than he should or of some article of food or drink not suited to his age or occupation, or that his bowels are habitually c>r.sti pated. Take / Chamberlain's S?.-.meh and Liver Tablets to regul?te the bowels and improve the digestion and see if the trouble does not disappear. Ask for a free sample. Sold by De Xorme's Pharmacy. THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. The Smoker Was a Great Success and the Reorganization Effected Prom? ises More and Better Work in the Future. From the Daily Item March 13. The Chamber of Commerce smoker which was held in the Sumter Light Infantry Armory last night was a well attended, a successful and a pleasant affair. Less than sixty invitations were sent out by the committee of ar? rangements and there were nearly fifty of the representative business and professional men of Sumter pres? ent. There was no attempt made to have an elaborate supper, but the luncheon, consisting of turkey and ham sandwiches, bread, coffee, cakes and punch, was daintily served and contributed no little to the success and enjoyment of the occasion. The meeting was called to order *>y Mr. H. L. Scarborough, vice president of the organization, and at his request Mr. H. C. Haynsworth, to whose ini? tiative the smoker was in a large measure due, stated the object ol the meeting. He said that the object of the meeting was the reorganization of the Chamber of Commerce on a basis that would give new life and spirit and insure more systematic and effec? tive work in future for the upbuilding of Sumter. The election of officers for the ensu? ing year was then entered upon. Mr. R. I. Manning was elected presi? dent by a unanimous vote. Messrs. H. L Scarborough and R. F. Hayns? worth was re-elected first and second vice presidents respect? ively. Mr. E. L Reardon was re? elected Secretary and Mr. D. R. Mc? callum, Jr., was elected Treasurer. Mr. H. A. Moses offered the follow? ing suggestions as a basis for the re? organization, which, after discussion, were adopted : "Whereas, the Chamber . of Com? merce has for the last many months been in a stat' f somnolence akin closely to non-. :istence, that we, those present assembled, hereby reor? ganize the Chamber of Commerce and subscribe ourselves as members thereof. "That it be the plan of this organ? ization that its members come togeth? er once a month at smokers. "That the dues of this association be 25 cents per month; and 25 cents additional to be known as smoker dues. That all dues be payable in ad? vance, and shall be paid to the treas? urer at the smoker for the month fol? lowing. "That hereafter all members must apply for admission, and must be elected by ballot. That in order to se? cure a representative membership committees be appointed to work the following teritory; Ward 1, business section;. Ward 2, business section; Ward 3, business sectior; Ward 4, business setion; the manufacturing and wholesale section. "That the Chamber be divided into committees as follows: Executive Committee of five members; on freight arrangements; on passenger arrange? ments; on manufactories; on public works; on new enterprises; on public? ity; on streets and roads; on enter? tainment; on finances; on invitation; on constitution and by-laws and vari? ous other committees as there may be necessity for from time to time. That every standing committee organize by electing a secretary and a chairman; that the finance committee provide .suitable compensations for the Secre? tary and Treasurer; that every stand? ing committee meet once a month, and that at each meeting of the Chamber all committees shall render reports. "That at all meetings all address? es shall be limited to five minutes in length, and no member shall be al- | lowed to speak more than twice on any subject, except by request. That it shall be the duty of the presiding officer to enforce this rule strictly." A motion was adopted empowering the President to appoint all commit? tees at his leisure. The President was requested to ap? point several members to prepare brief papers to be presented at each monthly smoker, as the subjects for discussion. All present enrolled as members of the reorganized Chamber of ,Com merce and the interest vand enthusiasm manifested indicated that it will be a working organization and that it will accomplish much for the develop? ment of the city. The features of the meeting that most impressed those present were the remarks of President Manning on taking the chair and a brief address by Maj. Marion Moise, who was "called on to make a speech. A vote of thanks was tendered the committee that arranged for the smoker, the ladies who served it and Mr. H. A. Moses for the suggestions made by him in reference to the plan of reorganization and future work. Worked Like a Charm. ?Mr. D. X. Walker, editor of that spicy journal, the Enterprise. Louisa, Va., says: "I ran a nail in my foot last week and at once applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Xo inflammation fol? lowed; the salve simply healed the wound." Heals every sore, turn and skin disease. Guaranteed at Siberf* Drug Store. A Barn in the Rear of Hotel Jackson Destroyed. A barn situated in the rear of the Jackson hotel was burned about 4 a. m. last Thursday. The building was u total loss and was uninsured, lt was th?- property of Mr. A. J. Moses. Th origin of the iire has not been as? certained. The fire, while in itself not a seri? ous one. caused a great deal of ex citement. for. when the alarm was given, it was thought by many that the hotel was on fire. To a<ld to the excitement an ^ngin?* whistle at the depot was repeatedly blown, which tended to confirm the impression that the fire was a serious affair. Tetter, Salt Rheum and Eczema. .These are diseases for which * Chamberlain's Salve is especially val? uable It quickly allays the itching and smarting and soon effects a cure. Pric<\ 25 cents*. For sale by De Lorme's Pharmacy. SUMTER'S SEWERAGE SYSTEM. Contract Let to Mr. C. C: Wilson, of Columbia-Mr. Lou R. Hoyt to As? sist in Work. The Board of Public Works for the city of Sumter recently sent Messrs. H. Lee Scarborough and C. M. Hurst to Columbia with the object in view of ascertaining pertinent and import? ant facts relative to the establishment of a sewerage system here, and to se? lect a civil engineer to superintend the work. The result of the trip was eminently satisfactory and successful. The prime reason of the trip to Co? lumbia was to learn so far as possi? ble the various experiences, hin? drances and accidents that Columbia experienced in a similar work but re? cently completed, and to profit by their losses and errors. The members of the Columbia City Council were very courteous and attentive to the gentlemen from Sumter, and gave to them many valuable suggestions and ideas gained from their late experi? ence with the sewerage system of Co? lumbia. The representatives from Sumter had called to their attention facts that will save Sumter many hun? dreds dollars. One invaluable fact they learned was the loss to the city occasioned by roots in the large sewer mains, re? sulting from insufficient and ineffi? cient supervision. The end of one joint of piping fits into the flange of the next joint and the flange is then packed with oakum. Around that a cement collar is made. Mr. Ludlow, the engineer, had work all over the country and could not give his per? sonal attention to the work, and after the installation 'and acceptance of the system, it was discovered that the part of the pipe that rested on the ground had not been properly ce? mented, and through these large open? ings the roots grew, causing much ad tional work and entailing a heavy ex? pense upon the city. Mr. Ludlow, who is an engineer of recognized ability, put in a bid of 10 per cent, of the contract price for his work in superintending the installa? tion of the system in Sumter. Mr. C. C. Wilson was next visited. Mr. Wilson is also an engineer of en? viable reputation, and has made a special study of water works and sew-/ erage plants in Germany. He has as? sociated with him Mr. Almstead. for 20 years superintendent of the sewer? age and water works system of York, Penn. Mr. Almstead is a man of much practical experience. Mr. Wilson stated that, if given the contract, he would have Mr. Almstead to come to Sumter, and give the entire work his personal and thorough supervision. Mr. Lew R. Hoyt, of Sumter, has been corresponding with Mr. H. L. Scarborough, for some time with the view of being appointed City engi? neer. He is very anxious to get in on the construction work, so that he may have a full and comprehensive idea of the details of the plant. Mr. Wil? son offered to employ Mr. Hoyt in the capacity of a supervising inspector to represent the City of Sumter, to personally inspect the work, and to examine every joint of pipe placed in the earth. Mr. Wilson's bid was 7 per cent, of the contract price, accompanied with the offer to purchase from the city the sewerage survey map made by ?Mr. Ludlow at the price paid for it, ! $750. The propositions were laid before : the board,, composed of Messrs. R. L. j Edmunds, H. Lee Scarborough, W. B. I Burns and C. M. Hurst, secretary. They came to the conclusion that the city would be at a distinct advantage in employing Mr. Wilson, and appoint? ed him engineer for the work, sub? ject to the approval of the City Coun? cil. Council at its regular meeting Wednesday night unanimously adopt? ed a resolution approving the selec? tion of Mr. Wilson, and commending1 the cautious and prudent manner that characterized the action of the board. How to Remain Young. .To continue young in health and strength, do as Mrs. N. F. Rowan, Mc Donough, Ga,, did. She ays: "Three bottles of Electric Bitters cured me of chronic liver and stomach trouble, I complicated with such an unhealthy j condition of the blood that my skin turned red as flannel. I am now practically 20 years younger ihan be? fore I took Electric Bitters. I can ! now do all my work with ease and as? sist in my husband's store." Guaran? teed at Sibert's Drug Store. TOO MUCH NEGRO. White Mail Clerks in West Appeal to Department for Relief But Get None. Washington, March 12.-The Pos? tal department stated that no segre? gation of negro mail clerks can be made, despite the urgent appeal of the white employes in the middle west. The white men claim they are compelled to eat and sleep in the same cars and dormitories with ne? gro clerks. The department would be discriminating to segregate the ne? gro employes of the government and therefore cannot meet the demands of the white clerks. The white clerks also declare that they are obliged to work in close proximity to the ne? groes and the department was also asked to remedy this. j *'Tn IS97 I had a stomach disease. Some physicians said dyspepsia, some consumption. One said I would not live until spring. For four years I existed on boiled milk, soda biscuits, and doctors' prescriptions. I could not digest anything I ate; then I pick? ed up one of your almanacs and it happened to be my life-saver. I bought a 50c bottle of Kodol and the benefit I received from that bottle all the gold in Georgia could not buy. In two months I went back to my work, as a machinist, and in three months I was well and hearty. May you liv<- long and prosper."-C. X. Cornell, Roding, (ia., 1906. The above is only a sample of the great good that is daily done everywhere by Ko? dol. for dyspepsia. It is sold here by druggists. WOODMEN MEETING. Thc Attendance in Columbia is Very Large-Officers Elected. Columbia, March 13.-The State convention of the Woodmen of the World met in the court house yester? day at 10 o'clock, with the head consul, Mr. Caesar Alexander, in the chair. The meeting was opened with prayer by Rev. P. F. Kilgo of the Washington' Street Methodist church. Hon. W. Hampton Cobb, chairman of the entertainment committee, de? livered the address of welcome on behaf of the local Woodmen. He was followed by Mayor Gibbes, who "de? livered the key" of the city to the "choppers" in a few very pleasant and impressive words of welcome. 6ov. Ansel them welcomed them and expresed the wish that their conven? tion would be harmonious and result in much benefit to each member as well as the order. Hon. Robert Lide, chairman of the board of managers, responded to the addresses in a most delightful strain, emphasizing the benefits of wood? craft, giving a brief skech of its his? tory, etc. The convention was then regularly turned over to Hon. Caesar Alexan? der, who appointed the following committees: Credentials-E. R. Cox, chairman; T. D. Langston, A. M. Boozer. Mileage and Per Diem-A. B. Tomlinson, chairman; George H. Gibbs, A. J. Broom. Resolutions-W. E. Lea, chairman; W. H. Heidenreich. Philip Stoll. Press-N. R. Green, chairman; R. B. Gross, M. J. Spears. The temporary officers were: T. C. Hamer. H. Adv.; F. C. L?tz, H. B.; R. S. Hood, H. C.; W. Hampton Cobb, 'H. E.; J. M. Brogdon, H. W.; F. B. Cooper. H. S.; Robert Lide, A. J. Evans, W. M. Smith, N. R. Green, S. O'Quinn, managers. Afternoon Session. When the convention reconvened at 3.30 the report of the committee on credentials was made, showing about 200 delegates present. Hon. W. L. Glaze of Orangeburg, senior past head consul, took the chair. The following officers we~e elected: R. A. Gyles. Blackville, head con? sul; Robert Lide, Orangeburg, head adviser; Fred C. L?tz, Charleston, head banker; R. S. Hood. Sumter, head clerk; W. Hampton Cobb, Co? lumbia, head escort; J. M. Brogdon, Sumter, head watchman; T. B. Coop? er, Branchville, head secretary; Tom C. Hamer, Bennettsville, chairman board of managers; A. M. Boozer, j Columbia, A. B. Tomlinson, Spartan burg. R. B. Gross, Holly Hill, J. E. Carroll, Torkville, managers. Delegate to Sovereign Camp-Max G. Eryant, Rock Hill, with R. N. Green, Anderson, alternate. The sovereign camp meets in Nor? folk in May. Mr. Caesar Alexander is ex-officio a member by virtue of his being junior past head consul of the jurisdiction, and W. E. Lea of Timmonsville is a member of the sovereign law committee. Spartanburg was selected as the place of holding the next convention. Anderson also extended an invita iton. No Case on Record. ?There is no case on record of a cough or cold resulting in pneumo? nia or consumption after Foley's Hon? ey and Tar has been taken, as it will stop your cough and break up your cold quickly. Refuse any but the gen? uine Foley's Honey ard Tar in a yel? low package. Contains no opiates and is safe and sure. Sibert's Drug Store. ACQUITTED OF MURDER. North Carolinians Tried at Lancaster and Found Not Guilty. Lancaster, March 13.-The two young white men of North Carolina, Lambert and Lance, who were tried heretcday for the killing of Ben Hoqd, colored, of this county, have been found "not guilty." They were however, convicted of carrying pis? tols. The jury was out only about 20 minutes. Saved Her Son's Life. ?The hapipesi mother in the little town of Ava, Mo., is Mrs. S. Ruppee. She writes: "One year ago my son was down with such serious lung trouble that our physician was un? able to help him; when, by our drug? gist's advice, I began giving him Dr. King's New Discovery, and I soon no? ticed improvement. I kept this treat? ment up for a few weeks when he was perfectly well. He has worked stead? ily since at carpenter work. Dr. King's New Discovery saved his life." Guaranteed best cough and cold cure by Sibert's Drug Store. 50c and $1. Trial bottle free. KILLED IN WRECK. Two Railroad Hands Lose Their Lives in Pennsylvania. Meadville, Pa., March 15.-Two trainmen were killed and several fa- ! tally injured when the second section j of an Erie freight train went over an embankment early today. Two en? gines and 21 cars were demolished. fica Axle Grease Best lubricant for axles in the world-long wearing and very ad? hesive. Makes a heavy load draw like a light one. Saves half the wear on wagon and team, and increases the earning capacity of your outfit. Ask your dealer for Mica Axle Grease. STANDARD OIL CO. Incorporated HERE'S AN EXAMPLE of what plant foods caji do for farmers. The picture on the right shows plant development and potato yield (55.8 lbs.) of a small patch, treated with POTAS On the left, a patch of same size (yield 21 lbs.) planted at same time, in same soil, but untreated. These pictures are taken from an experiment sta? tion bulletin, compiled in fe Our Free Book, ??Profitable Farming" which gives authentic and authoritative accounts of experiments and actual results of practical and scientific farming. It is invaluable to the fanner who is anxious to improve his products and who is work? ing for a wider margin of profits. Send for it to-day. GERMAN KALI WORKS New York, 93 Nassau St., or Atlanta, Qa., 1224 Candler Bldg. FOR SALE-At Hagood, S. C., 100 acres of land that brings ovev a bale of cotton to the acre. Address, Miss Emmie Saunders, Hagood, S. C. 10-17-tf FOR SALE. A LARGE QUANTITY OF DRAWN SHINGLES AND BRICK, DELIVED ED AT DALZELL, S. C. FOR PRICES, ADDRESS OR AP? PLY TO DALZELL MERCANTILE CO.. 1-23-tf Dalzell, S. C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain ocr opinion free whether aa invention is probably patentable. Comounica-. tions strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patents, sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive. special notice* without charge, in the Scientific menean. A handsomely il-SGtrated weekly. Tartest cir? culation of any scientific journal. Terms. $3 a. year: four months, fl. Sold by all newsdealers. M?HNSCo.36'8? New York Branch Office. 625 F St* Washington, D. C If you want pure LIQUORS why not order from J. D. HILLS, Wadesboro, N. C. The following are a few brands from iny large and carefully selected stock : $3 00 per gallon 2 50 per gallon 2 00 per gallon 2 00 per gallon 2 00 per gallon 1 50 per gallon 1 50 per gallon 3 50 per gallon 4 00 per gallon 4 00 per gallon 4 00 per gallon 3 00 per gallon 1 50 per gallon 2 50 per gallon 3 50 per gallon 3 50 per gallon Export Beers. Express Georgia points or any Old Harvest' Corn Whiskey. ... W. W. Cooper's Laurel Valley Corn Whiskey, Old Dixie Corn Whiskey, - ... 100 proof, Pride of N. C. Corn Whiskey, 100 Mills Lilly White Corn Whiskey, - - - New North Carolina Corn whiskey, 125 1 40 and 90 proof, Pride of Davie Corn Whiskey, Ro?e Valley Rye Whiskey, (5 years old) J. W. Harper's Rye Whiskey (5 years old) - Jefferson Club Rye Whiskey, - - Pimlico Clob Rye Whiskey, - Old Heniy Rye Whiskey, - - - Rock Bridge Rye Whiskey, - Apple and Peach Brandy (3 years old) - - Apple and Peach Brandy (5 years old) - - Holland and other gin9 from $1.50 to Also a large stock of fine case goods, Wines and charges from Wadesboro to Sumter are less than from other North Carolina point. The above goods are guaranteed nuder the National Act of June 30, 1906 Pure Food and Drug J. 8. MILLS. Mdm, 1.1. GEO. P. McKAGEN, Traveling Representative, SUMTER, S. C. Feb 25-tf_ Specially Fine Cabbage Plants. I have some plants left over from my own setting, the same kind that I set for my own trucking. I buy the best seeds obtainable os the market. I have two early varieties Early Jersey Wakefield and Charleston Wakefield. In peaton we follow these closely with Succession and Late Drumhead. Prices in thousand lots $1.53, 5000 and over $1.25, 10,000 and over $1.00. We have only a limited quantity of very selected stock We crate them and deliver them to the Southern Express Co. and at vex y low Expresa rates. Send orders early before oar stock is gone. _ W. F. CARE. Dec ss sm Box 81 Meggetts, S. C. Attention, Farmers We make a specialty of insuring COTTON GINS, (system and old style,) COTTON at gins and COT? TON ON PLANTATIONS. See us for rates, before insuring. Ile Sumter tar? kmi tafe No. 10 N. Main Street, Sumter, S. C. ying' a Fence The weight per rod and size of wire must be taken into consideration ; also the CONSTRUC tion of the FENCE. Heavy wires and the best galvanizing are always used on the AMERICAN, and the quan? tity already in service on farms is good evi? dence of its merit. The HINGE JOINT on the American allowa for CONTRACTION and EXPANSION, to with? stand sudden and severe pressure from contact with animals, without bondings stays, the fence springing back to place the instant pressure is removed. The most secure, lasting fence is the AMER? ICAN. Sold by