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&(? i^trtiraaii imi Southron. ^^UitlOAY, MARCH 25,1908. ssjgesjsjejsjsjsa^ The AoaMsr WntcKman was founded In UN ami ths TVws AmJAnm In 1866. Ths gseiAi as now ha* ihm ooav ana ialaanoa of both of ana to manifestly the beet in on inter. Commissioner Caughman m h candid s to for reelection. It la osjstSsV the roles of the earn* of poli? tico as'olajred in South Carolina to f/h?oJbejr n railroad commissioner and faf. wsgesjhraaa would be on the *afe aonn to tsere Ueno by the forelock and nafl a flood >?b In the pt irate walks eat iitm. m m m Oonoral Lynn; by the ad wtth ihm onsent of his ***** issjol associate*, Messrs. Itevon fshn, AJsnsr. Anderson. Routree. Fel OSsr, mi at has token another tack am Jo ige PrKoharA in the dUpensary Omssjts. They hare put It square iy sj|? %o Judo* Pritchard ti show wheth ho wan respect of. 'anore tha de _ of the Supreme C<*m of this ISO. e ? ? ltsl boo who accidentally killed ahaohanin by the careless dlo? ot a rtno ssay never bo pun by the saw. hot ho will have a to carry through life Sri* ho a swdVksnt punishment % m\% r 6? .<f over: s*> onions Olhy tsnsnttvo^cssnhssttss gets busy she pNparaMosw for the pri? se bo ht+ft on Tuesday there will n whoso sot of ganfuokin im the that Is so po paed to miiMasnllga Conge ?nun in UI1ey*s shUs St? mrmtX im tpsamotloo with heat contracts la mak sn coveting up Kaoo ssnsns sn he mile ni an hscreaos In the appro foe the sosttrtW than before vesrted Washington, hut Ilia to he bOfjod that ths Interest ex Oslhsssd an the twos** of this city In Ohn saattsr wtH strongthsn Coogrsss snan IwvsVo hand and aasest him in snnhfng n wssa^asrM to ssenre suf Man* sjissh bs provide a holldlng lost resorts of the building rs la forty-nine of the leading yt the Unit >d States tor the collect ea,by%|he Crso tomcat Sur show that s? per cent war? of <on.*ruct<m. While ?hls per? cent ?ge It reorcs-nfat've of ths build? ing hvlu?u> In the < fnlted State*, point oat that It does not In *.he large quantities of lumber for the construction of dwsll stursn and ether buildings hi fh* th >eA?nsw of smtill cities and mmmmm scattered over the country. In -*? Uttings, Wew York 1* nt tu? of .the hat though it loads f 11.671 as the average cost of OSjOdlngs. Bbxcep* at San Francisco, Where the abnormal conditions have ysrovallod since the fire. Boston shows Cow sjrialist Increase of any cities In thw total coot uf building operations average coot ef buildings Is cun I nor easing, having risen over |MI OuHnsT the lost three yearn The - neat ag vahse of a boll r.ng Is given in Oho roport of 16.1 H. The quantity of * 6Jsaber used 6>r bnaVlTfr purpose* In UH was IT.6f6.666.6f6 ffwt with a snttl value of 1661461.166. fnolndlng the value of the lath ard shingles nwod with this emoent. the total value as? the woof used tor buildings Is t up U> |666.TMtlf. ? Jtock'and. Ms.. March iil.?A son was oajsad in political air* ejsss her? today by ths receipt by ?Jew. Wintern T cVe of a letter fron. Cnngr*' ?m*" Charles hi UttletVid. ftsnder ng Ms resignation us a member os? ooagr*ss. to take oftect rn Sept. 20 sscvt fa th* same msll w?? a communl 'on t> the chair mar of the Seeon 1 Republican oongre^b nal com asittee from Mr. Llttlsileld In whlcn Oho tottsr gave as the reason for his swsaghatlon him distrs to resume bio saw OrscUoo. whMJh. In a large de h<? has boon compelled to aban M cases of h.s congressional du The resignation came as a groat to Oov. Cobb and to ths con? n's friend* In this district, and elved with much regret Tew are cordially Invited to Mtend millinery opening, beginning Wod 95th of March, and continuing h ihm week. No. . t. upstairs, too** to the Sum tor Dry Goods South Main street Tours to I Mies 8. A. Murray l-18-lt* INE MASS MEETING. DECIDED TO NOMINATE ALDEIl MEN BY WARDS. A SUmly Attendee! But Intercoms: Meeting of the De*uv>cralic Voters of the City. From the Dally Item, March 18. A mass meeting of the Democratic voters of the city was htlc In the council chamber last night In response to tho following call: 'At the request of many cltlsars a mass meeting Is called to consider whether it is hast to elect aldermen fmm wards as now pre vldcd f>?r or from tho city ut Utge as was formerly th?i practice. Meiling will bo held b p. ra. Tuesday. March 17th, at council .hamber. "E. C. Haynsworth. Chairman." Thcra were present about sixty people, all told, which shews that less then ten per con*, of the voters of Sumter were sufficiently Interested in tho selection of tin so who are to gov? ern tho city for the next two years to stund a w*U advertised mee.ing ?J\ie meeting wui called to'order by Secretary A. H. Moses, in the ab? sence of Chairman B. C. Haynsworth,, who was e> few minutes late In arriv? ing. On motion Mr. J. W. McKelver was chosen to preside as chairman and Mr. Moses was elected secretary. Chairman McKelver stated the ob? ject of tho meeting as outlined in the null. Mr. )i; O.. Hay*j|gjj(frsrthj. stated his views on the matter and advocated confirmation of the decision of the meeting held tiro years ago to nomi? nate two aldermen from each of the foar wards, the voting to be by the city at large. . For the purpose of bringing ths matter before the meeting In an or? derly way Mr. H. O. Oateen moved that tho action of the meeting of two years' ago he rescinded and that tho nomination of aldermen bo mode from tha city at large as had always boon the rule from the time tho city Democratic organisation woe formed, j The motion was seconded, but Mr. H. C. CuttSoo Immediately moved to amend, that two aldermen be nomi? nated from each of the f?a.r wards by the voters of the respective ward a. The dlecuaaton now began and fcr> upwards of two hours theie eras a gereral ir.J more or less animated do bate, punctuated hero and t>ere with motions to lay on the table, votes by hand primaries, etc. Tho first1 vote on a motion to table Mr. Cuttlno'a amendisent. revealel the fact that the ad^ecat** ot the nomination by words plan were In a small major.'ty On subsequent votes on various motion* in which the same proposition Wmm involved, tha nomi? nation br wards Ilde increased Its majority and on the direct vote for the adoption of tho amendment the motion was,carried by a vote of about two to one. The orly other action of Importance wss tho adoption of a resolution that the books of enrollment be' kopt open from ? a, m. to 1 p. m.v and from 2 p. m. to 8.30 p. m., every .lay from Wednesday. March 18ch. until Sat? urday, March 2lit A collection was thereupon taken to pay the salary of the man to be employed by the chair man of the executive committee to ax?t*l' Sec: e\ary Mo tit ft In the enroll? ment of voters. A motion w^s mode by \f r. H. C. Cultlno that any Democrat who pre? sents himself at i he polls on the day of tho orimary an 1 takes the cath pre? scribed by the rules of th j Democrat? ic partyy, governing primary elec tuns, be permitted to vote The mo? tion woo promptly votad down, and thai meeting plnco-i itself on record In favor of a rigid enforcement si th? rule requiring enrollment with the secretory as a pr erequisite for voting in the municipal primary. SECIAL COUNCIL MEETING. City Fathers Express *>ialpprovsl of Plan to Kemovj Bo id Stand From Graded School Square. A special meeting of city council waa held at 12 oV lock Tuesday. Present?Mayor W. B. Boyle, Alder? men J. H. Chaftdler, P. P. Finn. R. F. Haynswuth. H C. Haynswoith, E. H. Rhame and R. L. Wright. Absont?Aldermen H D. Barnctt, R. K. Wilder. Iho mayor stated that he had called council together In order that they might authcrlxe 12 Inch drains on Orten street to be lowered ns they came In contact w'th the fte?vor plpea now being Uv.i; also to determine wh*ther the work should be lone by city laborers or a jwor laborer*. Upon due com 'deration It was authorized that the drains b-? lowered, li.e **ork to te lone by thj sew it f >rce?\ Tho e'erk presented a suggestion from Hon. P. I. KUnnlng :hat a mem l er of a un< 11 be appointed *o \c cm par y fhe committee going to Wash? ington In the Interest of an Increased appropriation for a post ?*fice build? ing. C ?unci: thought the committee sufficient In numtt-ra and ability as now composed, and that any addition would be unnec*sary. Request was made from County Su EASTER OFFERINGS. ERSTER Sunday is near at hand and every one will endeavor to appear to the best possible advantage in their New Spring Outfit on that occasion. We have made unusual prepara? tions for this season's business and have not the slightest doubt but that it will be fully up to our expectations, if not we will have occasion to record our first disappointment. The line of Spring Goods this season is very attractive and not at all expensive, and this applies particu? larly to our stock, which can be easily demonstrated by a careful examination. Black Dress Goods. This is a very popular department with us, and our line is unusually strong, Panamas 50, 75 and $1 00. Voiles, 75, $1.00 and $1.50. Brilliantines, 60, 75 and $1.00. Henrietta*, 50, 75 and $1 00 Poplins, 75 and $1 00. Melrose, 75 and $1,C0. Serges, 50 and 75. Colored Dress Goods. Under this head we are showing a beautiful line of shadow stripes, and check*, in all the new shades, in? cluding the Copenhagen Blue and Russet Browns at $1.00 per yd. 60 in Batiste, in Cream, Light Blue, Navy, Reseda Green, Pearl Gray, at 50c. a yd Merges in all the new shades at 50c. and 75c * Checked Suitings at $1 00 Fancy checked and striped Mohairs at 50 cents Silks. Our 98c. Tafleta is probably the best known piece of silk in the county and doubtless it ought to be, as it enjoys the largest sale of any goods at that price. We believe the quality is better than usual this year, and we have a full line of colors, every yard warranted and full 36 inches wide. Jap Silks, 25, 50 and 75 cts. Pongee Silks, 50 and 75 cte. White Goods. This is our strong point, probably the pillar of our Dry Goods Department and in which wo take unusual pride. We carry as com? plete a line of White Goods as any house in the Bute. India Li none, 6 Mo. to 60c. 40 in. Lawns, 12 l-2c. to 25c. Check Nainsook, 8 l-3o. to 25c. White Dimities, 10c. to 25c. Plaid Mnalins, 10c to 50c. Fancy Piques, 10c to 50c. Dotted Swisses, 10c. to 50c. Batista, 20o. to Sfto. 60.tn. French Lawns, 35c. ?assian Lawns, l?c, to 50o. Ineu Lawns, 25c, 50c. sod 75c. g*T* ?' Wash Goods. This is a ver? strong department with ns, and one that cannot fail to impress itself on those who are looking for Wash( Fabrics that will stand more tabbing for less money than can be obtained .elsewhere. Our stock includes everything in the Wash Goods line from a l-4c. to 50o. a yard. LACES \ EMBROIDERIES. Ton cannot make np Wash Goods or White Goods witout . laces and Embroideries, and here yon will find a line to select from that will compare farorsbly with soy offer logs in the 8t?te. In oar large purchase we secured a lot of all Linen Torchons, widths np to 3 inches and worth 10c, to 16c/ thst we will soli at 5c. s yard. 5000 Yds. Vsl Laces, values Pc, to 10c. at 5c. a yd. Every one who visits New York goes to see "The Merry Widow'* if they are fortunate enough to seen eg a ticket, those who stay st home can only see her ss she may appear in some of her wearing __ _ _ I _L!.L._I. ? .Ju'i. I_ ?_?_mr ? ? . . ._ , V . ? shopping bags, etc. The Merry Widow CLOTHING FOR MEN AND BOYS. While this department occupies a position in the rear of onr stores, it does not mean thst we are keeping it in the back ground, to the contrary we are pushing forward each season by enlarging our stock sad improving onr etylee, until it now compares favorably with any Clothing house in the city. Onr offerings for this seasoo, consist of a beautiful assortment of Men's Grsy Plaid sod Tan Striped Worsteds io single and double broastod st $12.50 to $22.50. Man's Bine Berga, in plain snd neat pin stripes, very light weight, aLllO.OO to $16.50. Men's Tau Strips and Plaid Flannels, s very swell garment. Coat aid Trousers only $16.50. Onr Bins Serge Suits st $12.50 can't be boat. In this department wo can salt any body from the small boy who wants a psir of pants for 25 cents to the sdult, no matter what bis shape or size msy bo ? . ? ? O'Donnell ? Company, l???PO??? pervisor W. H. Scale for advice of council in reference to the proposed removal of the band stand from the Washing-Ion street school grounds'to the court house square, us there seems to be some opposition from citizens. A majority were opposed to the removal as they think the present location more central to the greater number of people; but action was de- | feared in order that the wishes of those having authority over the school! yards might be ascertained. ^ latter was received from Mr. Thomas Wilson inquiring the inten- ' tlon of council in regard to widenig Broad street as proposed some time sice; and offering to ?ot back the fence on his premises to conform to the niw line. It was decided to ac? cept Mr. W?son's, offer provided that all property owners on B:oad street make written request for th* im? provement, and offer to donate the necessary land; ir.d provided, furth? er, that no buildings are to be moved by tho city. Council then adjourned. -?Ji_a_ s> THE MUNICIPAL PftlMAItY. The Firfct Warft Ha* *lon Passed Off Quietly?-No choice in Ward 4. Tho ttiunlclpal primary yesterday, p .sed off quietly. May ?r Boyie ravin; no opposition receive! ihe unanimous v ?te. There was i hot Srht made on Aldern en R. F Ilaynswurih, H. C. Haynsworth, Wilder and Rhame. The twe former won out while tht two latter were defeated. In Ward 4 there was no election and the three highest, Pierson. Stubbs and Finn, wir try it over in the jocond primary. The vote by wards was as follows: Ward 1?Willie Bultman 67; Al? derman H. C. Hayns vorth 6S: G. F. Epperam 35; J. H. Archer 2.2 Ward 2?Alderman H. D Barnett 212; R. F. Haynsv/orth Iff; I. D. Shirer 144. Ward 3?A'derman R. L Wright 77: J. R. Ugon 77. Ward 4?S. M. Pier-on 47; Alder? man P. P Finn 44, W G. S'ubbs 37. Alderman R. K. Wilder 36, Aldermau E. H. Uhame 28. Ther?> was a Hurry of sleet and snow Friday night, starting about 9.3?> o'clock and continuing for upwards of an iour. It Is also stated on good authority that ice was obaeived in exposed localities Saturda>. De splto tluse manifestations of winter no per^jptlble damage was done early garden vegetal les Conduit Is simply character vitil ' ized. t EES LAXATIVE COUGH SYRUP CONTAINS HONEY AND TAR. CONFORMS TO NATIONAL PURR FOOD AND DRUGS LAW. An improvement over many Cough. Lung and Bronchial Remedies, because it rids the system of a cold by gering ss a cathartic on the bowels. No opiates. Guaranteed to give satisfaction or money refunded. Prepared by PINEULE MEDICINE CO.. CHICAGO. U. 5. A. THE FARMERS' BANK & TRUST COMPANY. CAPITAL FAID IN.$I20,000 Does a general banking bnsiness; ssfe and conservative. ct td py ttc ~- non Special care and attention given to trust foods in onr ourvrLuo...?. -25,000 Evings department, where we allow 4 per cent interest, STOCKHOLDERS LIABILITY.... I20,000 compounded quarterly. No accounts too large or too _ smsll to be accepted in tbie department. Parties having funds seeking absolutely ssfe 8 per cent investments snd those wanting money on first class reel estate colls teral will find it to their interest to cell 00 na B. L. EDMUNDS. Cashier. PROTECTION TO DEPOSITORS, $265,000 R. O. PURDY, I A? R. J. BLAND. (Attorneys O. O. ROWLAND. President R. F. HAYNSWORTH, Vice-Pres, SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS. W. S. Reamer was or. Tact lay nom? inated for mayor of Columbia by the Democratic primary. A while man near ArMerson looked at a negro baby who ha^heen drown? ed in a tub and dropped dead himself. Th Hon C. W. Qarrls of Denmark is considering wlisther or not he shall be a candidate for congress from his district. * Litt1? Jennings White Russel. sr.n of F. J. Russell of jJewherry, died on Tuesday in Atlanta from the effect of a bite of a mad dcg. The annual meeting of the South Carolina Medical association will be held In Anderson on April 14, 15, 16 and 17, and more than 300 delegates from evey section of the State are expectd. John Fowler, a whits farmer living near Greenville, was shot and Instant? ly killed by Ben McAbee, a distant relative of his, who lived in the same house with him. It seems that the killing resulted from a quarrel be? tween McAbee and his wife, for which he blamed Fowler. McAbee is lodged In the county Jail. At a conference of the South Caro? lina Cotton Manufacturers' associa? tion In Greenville on Wednesday it was unanimously decided to continue the curtailment of 25 per cent, in the production of cotton goods as far a< practicable during the three months beginning the first of April. Hon. John G. Richards of Kershaw has decided that he will not be a candidate for governor this summer. Architect Harjes. of Ruleign, who drew the pli?ns f??r the Presbytoilan church, spent the day In the eity. Durham A. Broom, probabte Judge Of Falrfleld county, died suddenly' of acute Indigestion. The deceased Was fifty vears of age. A young lady named Dean was kill? ed by the Augusta-Alken expreaa car between Langley and Warrenville. A white man named Howell was arrested in York county for a murder committed In Tennessee four yearj ago. Abraham McCullough was killed in York county Thursday by another ne? gro named Barron. Sam Cleator was brutally murder? ed in Laurens county by Albert Boyd. The State Inter-colleglate Orate ri cal contest wilt be held in Greenwood on April 24. - William Jackson shot Isaac Mack to death in Charleston Sunday &ft<-r *?oon. Joe Lafayette and John Richard? son, colored, were drowned in Char? leston hirbor Sunday afternron by a boi.t capsizing. John Green was shot and Instantly killed at Bethune Saturday night by Lewis Seegars. Both wore drunk. G. T. Worsham, a prominent farrnsr of Clarendon fell dead Saturday while walking across his field. Mrs. Hattie Wheeler, an employe of Beaumort mills, Spartanburg, wen scalped Monday morning as the re? sult of her hair becoming entangled In the machinery, and her condition Is said to be serious. Mrs. Wheeler dropped some article upon the door and reaching down to recover It |'tttt*ed her heed b;reath tho ma .'hin; und he?' l.air was caught. William Brown, a farmer residing near F.noree, shot and fatallv wound? ed a negro named West Rhodes, near that place, Sunday afternoon. Tho \v >unded man Is rot dead but it is said he has no ohance to recover. Brown claims that the shooting was la self-defense. While asleep In bed with his pa SHIP SUBSIDY BILL PASSED. SIXTEEN KNOT VESSELS TO RE? CEIVE $4 PER MILE. Amendment Adopted Providing that if Theiv are T*?o or More Lines to South American l*orts from At* lantlc Seaboard One of Them Shall louc-fi at Two Ports South of Cape Charles. , Washington, March 20.?The ship subsidy bill wss passed by the 8*>nate to-day. It pays to it;-um* vessels plying bet Wien this countiy and South America, the Philippines, Japan, China and Australasia $4 per mile, the amount awardod by the A?t ofN 18*1 to vesseis of 20-knots or.lv. The bill was amended in the Senat * so that 12-knot vessels will receive $2 per mile which is th.j allowance under existing law to 16-knot vessels. Amendments wer-? also alopUd pro? viding that if two or mere lii.ea of steamships ply frcm Atlaitlc pcrts to South America under the provisions of the bill one line sha-1 -top nt two ports *??ith of Caie Chirles. and pr> viding further that n) mere shall be pa.d for subsides thaa is receive 1 from ship service by the Government. rents, the 5-nvonths-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Anderson, of Ander? son, was smothered to death. Th* parents found the child cold In death when they awoke in the morning. The infant had been sick f??r several days. The religion that do*s not improve human nature has no business wlt*i humanity. The man who jays hi Is too poor t-^ glv?i will never be rich enough to be other than poet In heart.