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Clie olntbiuaii aub JSrat&roiL WEDNESDAY, KAY 22; IS07. The Sumter Watchman was founded in and the True Southron in 1866. The Watchman and Southroii now bas the com bined circulati- 'U and influence of boih of the old papers, and is manifestly the best .advertising medium in Sumter. IMPORTANT NOTICE. Subscribers are requested to ex amine the label on their papers, ^Fhich show the date to which the subscription has been paid. Those "who find that they are in arrears are requested to call and settle or remit - the earliest convenient date. The amount that each subscriber owes is mall, but in the aggregate the mount due us for subscription is ?quite large-and we need the money. SPECIAL EXPORT EDITION. "33ie Columbia State to Put Out Hand some Edition About Charleston and the STOth. On or about June 1, the--Columbia ^State will issue a special export edi tion showing the progress of the outh and the advantages of the port 'Of Charleston in particular. The is <su? will exceed 30,000 copies and the distribution will include Canada, Por to Rico and other West India centres. The port of Charleston will be priven special mention in the issue, pointing out its many advantages and its location as compared with othei puthera ports. The edition will be a very interesting one in every detail. SUMTER'S BALL PLAYERS. .A Few Facts About the 3Ien Who AVill Work With Gunter. Manager C. Guy Gunter and the "pick of the baseball players whom he ias been.trying out on the local dia ' mond for the past two weeks, left ^yesterday morning for Spartanburg, "where Sumter opens the season ! ^against the Sparenburg team" this j afternoon. Manager Gunter made the I trip to the up-country yesterday so as ! 'to give the men a day and night to test and recuperate from the fatigue of the journey before going into the -.game. Had he made the trip this "-morning the men would have had togo -almost directly from the depot to the ' hall ground and could not possibly -have be^n in condition to do their Vhest work. " nuer the rules adopted by the di re^ors of the State League each 'rte?Ta :s limited to twelve men, includ ing the manager, but the managers have two weeks time- from the open ing of the season in which to get clown to the limit. All of the teams iiave had a large number of players on the "tryout" list and will keep a few more than the number permitted *2ntil the actual work on the diamond shows which of the lot it is best to -keep on the team. tanager Gunter has more than the Ttimit 'in the bunch that he has taken to Spartanburg, but expects to re .eUace his playing force to eleven men, ^himself included, within the time limit and by the time the team re turns to the city for the games with Orangeburg next Monday it will probably be pretty well settled who will make the team. The following are the men from "whom Manager Gunter will make his final selection, the others having been tried out and found not good enough to keep: C. Guy "unter, captain and manger, the most widely known bali player in South Carolina. Guy is an old Caro lina bril player. He was with the "Colombia team the first year of the Sallie league; was the organizer and commander-in-chief of the pennant winning Can. en team, and will work ^ard tu finish near the top of the lad der this year. I- H. Stephens, catcher, is from 'J rmingiiam, Ala. He has been play iz S" professional ball for over four years, and has a head and a wing that ^sili make the dope writers push the p- iJCii- Last year he was with the Georgia State league, and finished ^v?Ja Darlington in the State league. tEQey PSatt, pitcher, was with To 3?e0ro, Ohio, last year, and has been up 3z he National league. He is an ex ."SoiAfcero. leaguer and has plenty of .5x>>ej aas good curves. 36te l>c--:.T,.Tr. pitcher, is from Troy, IN, T. He was with Roanoke in the "\1rglnia State league: he is a hard "worker end has everything. He will tar easily in this league. Tribble, pitcher, was with Way .ssross. Ga., in the Georgia State - eagrue, and finished the season with l fcmtg^mery in the Southern league, pitching three games and winning all -vrf them He is a big fellow, and has the calico. Sam P. Richardson. Ditcher, a Charleston boy, was with the victo rious Camden team last year. He led the league pitchers, winning 17 out .:>f 21 games. One of the games in his ^>.i^ column was the final game of the hamden-Darlington series, which ^g>e "Ste rag to Camden. .Marion Murrow, of Greensboro, N. J C., is a first-sacker of enviable repu tation. He handles himself graceful ly, and scoops up the hard ones in storm. He led the State league in batting last year, his hitting being .chalked up at 356. Fred Springs, second baseman, is from Washington. X. C, and is an old South Atlantic player. He is a fast man, covers lots of ground, hits well, and steals bases like Schirm. E. Lindsey, shortstep, from Greens boro, X. C, is a wonder when it comes to covering ground. He was with Charleston during the first part of the season and is one of the best all-round men on the team. Bill Wynne, third baseman, anoth er one of Camden's champions, is with the Game Cocks this year. He was purchased from Xor>lk, of the Virginia State league, for a neat sum, which in itself shows that the man agement expects great things of him. He is showing up splendidly. Last year he batted 265. Clarence Allison, of Kentucky, was recently with Jacksonvillie in the S. A. L. He is the fastest outfielder ever seen here. he has a better and a surer arm than Bob Wallace and can sting 'em with che bat. Ralph MaLaurin is from McCall, S. C. He was at one time one of the best pitchers in the south, until he was injured by a blow on the arm. He is now playing a fast outfield, and has Hugh Phelps, a Sumter boy who has been doing good work in the practice games, is trying for a berth with the team. The following are the men with which the other teams will open the season. As will be seen, practically all of the teams now have more men than the rules permit, but within the two weeks all will reduce to twelve men. All the teams are composed of experienced ball players, and fast ball may be expected: Darlington. Chris E. Heisman, manager and pitcher; oehme, p.; Thacham, p.; Crouch, p.; Coile, c; Thackham, p.; c; Fred Buesse, 3b.; Duncan, ss.; Fisher, 2b.; Kemps, lb.; Moore, Wil cox. v Spartanburg. John McMakin, manager and pitcher; Eskridge, 1?.; Johnson, 2b.; Coles, rf.; Phil Sitton, p.; Benbow, lb.; Cranston, c; Martin 2b.; Taylor, Hoops, ss.; McKinnon, p.; Blanton, fielder; Warren, p. Orangeburg. Carlton Buesse, manager and catcher; Cook, 2b.; Lar.gford, p.: Tydeman, cf.; Morris, ss.; McKenzie, -:b.; Rickarc, rf.: Glaze, If.; Siqwers, p.; Kahrs, p. Greenville. Hennegar, manager and 2b.; Arm- [ strong, p.; Cilmore, c; Reinhardt, 3b.; Harrison, ss.; Parker, ss.; Landy, If.; Wagnon, rf.: Scott, lb; Laval, p.; Shaver, p. Anderson. j E. S. Bagwell manager and lb.; Harber, ss.; Richards, rf.; Holt, 3b.; Burden, 2b.; Swink, c; Blanton, If.; Landrum, cf.; Routh, p.; Anderson, p.; Evans, p.; Barber, c. A large number of baseball enthu siasts are expected to come from Camden for the opening game next Monday. . SAX TO DOMIXGO'S DEBT. United States Acting As Receiver is Paying Creditors. f ! I - Washington, May 21.?Under the administration the ccustoms of i Santo Domingo by the United States j during the two years ending April, 1907, nearly .$3,000,000 have been j I placed in the National City Bank I of New York to the'credit of the for ! eign creditors of that republic. About j two and a half millions have been i paid the republic itself for running j expenses. These figures contained in j the report of the insular bureau de partment are regarded as eminently ? satisfactory to ail parties concerned. RECIPROCITY WITH HOLLAND. Drinkers o? Holland Gin Can Now Get Cheaper Tipple. Washington, May 21.? A reciproci ty agreement with Holland has just been concluded between this govern ment and the Netherlands by Secre tary of State Root and Minister Yan winderan of the Netherlands. The agreement provides for the remission of 25 per cent, of the duty on bran dies and spirits brought from Hol land, while the United States obtains an equivalent benefit. The city council of Columbia has passed a resolution providing for the extension of its water works system. Because of a leak in the roof of the court house at Darlington the county offices are flooded with water every time there is a rain. Gov. Hughes, of Xew York, has re ceived an intimation that the admin istration desires his aid in swinging the, State delegation to Taft. The closing exercises of the city schools of Anderson were held Fri day. C. A. Buchheit, a baker at Flor ence, while in a worried tate of mind smashed his band through a p!aie glass window, :n:lie'c:ng serious ?vomuis. At m-j time ii v^as thought he would bleed to death. Of ali the fruits that are in the land That Grow on bush or tree, I would give up the choicest ones For Rocky Mountain Tea. -China's Drug Store. WINTHROP COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AND ENTRANCE EXAMINATION. The examination for the award of vacant Scholarships in Winthrop Col lege and for the admission of new students will be held at the County Court House on Friday, July 5 at 9 a.. m. Applicants must be not less than fifteen years of age. When Schol arships are vacated after July 5, they will be awarded to those making the highest average at this examination, provided they meet the conditions governing the award. Applicants for Scholarships should write to Presi dent Johnson before the examination for Scholarship examination blanks. Scholarships are worth $100 and free tuition. The next session will open September 18, 1907. For further information and catalogue, address . Pres. D. B. JOHNSON, 5-8-7-3 Rock Hill, S. C. i The city council of Greenville has . i postponed action in the matter of i Service Corporation of South Caro-j i lina. - Judge Gage in Greenville reversed j the verdict of a case in the mayor's | court because the testimony was not j reduced to writing. This may re- j quire all mayor's courts to employ j stenographers. Every woman of refinement ap preciates a radiant, beautiful com plexion, which is so much admired by men. Such complexions come to all who use Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. Tea or Tablets, 35 cents. Chi na's Drug Store. - Sumter, S. C., May 14, 1907. Citizens' Insurance Agency, Sumter, S. C. Gentlemen: Last spring I took a policy on my cotton crop, insuring with the Carolina Hail Insurance Co., against loss by hail. On July 25th crop was badly damaged, and it af fords me pleasure to testify to the prompt and satisfactory settlement of my claim. Yours truly. l-16-6t W. 0. Cain. Estate of . J. A. Renno, Deceased, I WILL apply to the Judge of Probate of Sumter County, S. C., on June 7th prox for a Final Discharge as Adminis trator of said estate. L. L PABBOTT, Adm'r 5-1-4t Est J. A. Renno, dec'd. J. T. Elassingame, a contractor of Greenville, in a suit against thc town of Laurens for work done on the streets was given a verdict for $1, 500. Greenville's music festival closed i Friday night. The financial loss will J be made up by the guarantors. From i a musical standpoint the festival ?'...as I a grear success. One sensible thing- about spending ali your money is that you never have any to lose on investments. WANTED-All the farmers in Sum ter county to know that we can in sure their cotton against destruc tion or damage by hail. $20 in surance per acre will cost 50c. per acre. Citizens' Insurance Agency, Phone 14S. 5-S-6t SI BE RTS' DRUG STORE. SIBERTS" GUARANTEED I00IH BRUSHES is the best 25 cents Tooth Brush you can buy. We refund your money if the! bristle comes out. Don't ask you any questions. HAIR BRUSHES -AND DRESSING GOmSS. Our line of Hair Brushes and Dressing Combs is com plete, and if you want some thing nice it will pay you to see them. -:- -:- -: SIBERTS' DRUG STORE, Telephone 283 NO. 8 SOUTH MAIN STREET. : : : Night Phone-Room 25, Jackson Hotel ^ sf? if tff ^ fjf .*? |f g * * ff? if? ?f? gr ff? iff * ff? rf rf* *Jf ff? ff? <4r ?fr rfr if? ?*r i$t ff? t|? rf? fr ?f? 54 * SEASONABLE MERCHANDISE * 4L AT f GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. | - 4 ^ There has not been sufficent warm weather to stimulate the buying of Summer ^ <L Goods, but the chilly days and evenings have passed and our offerings for the ^ 4* next ten days will be found very attractive to those who find themselves *|> .f* in meed of hot weather fabrics. ^ * -fl- ? ' '4 LACES. 10,000 Yards 4 we ^avejusi received another shipment- 0f Orienta! and Val Laces assorted at # I 5,060 Yards 3 1=2 io 81=3 cents. f ^ of h se exceileut values ia val laces-per Worth double the price. These have to be ^ ~ dozen yards . , . . ' , 5Q CentS. seen to be appreciated. ^ J White Parasols Corsets. T X Worth $175 to $2 00, at The Royal Brand-$100 Quality at *? J $1.40. 75 cents- J * Ladies' Black Parasols. Summer Lap Robes. ^ x You Need Them This Dusty Weather L Z Full 26-inch, in a nice assortment of handles _^ . . . AA A ^ <f 50 cents to $2.00 4 * * * 00 Ribbons! Ribbons! 4 Ladles' Parasols Two inches wide-Pure silk-in ? an # ff: Sterling Silver and Pearl Handles, the light shades at . . Cents ^ ^ $2.00 tO $2.50. 4 inches wide at 10 cents. ^ I Silks, Silks, Silks. \ ^ 33-inch Taffeta Silk in Light Blue, Gray, Navy, Brown, Garnet and White, g y ^ fc ^ ^ every yard worth SI 25. At. ' * 4? It Pays to Buy Thirty-Six-Inch Silks, They Cut to Better Advantage. ^ M mw-!? ii mm- 4 ^ Twenty-Four inch Taffeta in all th*leading shades, ry | J~)c Figured Hawlards, Worth Eighty-Five Cent . 1 =2C worth tod^y 0f>e., at ... . *" * at.. f^ ? f, PLAID SILKS in Very Desirable Waisting Pattern?, PP r^tl c * # Seventy-Five cent Value, at. CCU l . ^ ^ I A O f IX 7 We think we have the best Jan Values on the market. See what we ara offering at 25c , if yea p/\ * 7 rfc ^ ^ JAP SILKS. waDt anyth^ be er we have t ena at.^ ^Q. J CIS. J> r- __ ^ Black Dre?s G;ods $1.50 Value,, 48 inches 1 25. Fifty Inch Brilliantine,, an excellent Summer Skirt fabric,all colors and ^ wme at. ^L -, black; can't be bought today to sell less than Sixty H~4-~ H* Forty Two Inch Black Voiles, he doll fiCrfc Cent, Sale the -ard .... 45CtS. * J-, grade at. - ^ --j ji Tairty Eight Inch Albatross in cream, nile green /jiCfic LONG SILK GLOVES-Another Shipment Just in, black and end black at. white, full Sixteen Button length, | *^ jf LADIES' WASHABLE BELTS 7%Ct^ ** ^ AT. * LADIES' LACE STRIPE HOSE, White, Black IC A. dL ^* See aur line of Ladies'Neckwear, the as.-ortm*?nt is P_ fifi sn^ tan Ht\^ complete from. vt 4^ DpOr A j CC the very b2st that is made, cannot be bought today to sell at less than Fifteen cents | ^ \ ^rtd ^ r ^iYw/YLCSj our price for tbs present. *^ I-^CIS. J I! We never sold them for less when Cotton was Five Cents. T^ J] Cur line of White Wash |^ %Y% P fl- re Y U Goin& t0 the Jamestown Ex ^ Material is being cons- ished, S HU UH JL TI H 0 H II Futios If so you will need a T.-unk or A X- no better assortment c -any- iU if , lil fi K Dress Suit Case. Our Stock ef bonh is very ^ T7 , ll J Eli S I comp lete. Trunk: 81.00 to *1.50, Snit A where and prices as lov. ? . t. \J |J11 ||JI U UUlll Jilli I . Cases 81 50 to $7 00. Y T7 ^ ^ Did we S ng about Embroideries? No, it is not necessary, you know all about them j * 4 ^ 4^ 4^ ^ ^ 4* ^ ^w i* 4^ 4^ ^ ^ *f* 4^ 4^ 4^ 4* 4* ^ ^ ^ ^ 4* 4* ^ ^ ^ 4 $* 4