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WtftNESDAY. APRIL I, 1908. tJBgSBaasj|s*??-???H ssslsr IfaicAinan wm founded in the lV*e ?mIAron in 1866. The mmm HouIKtuk now has loo com end Inflseoee of both of fssoast f?#in, and U manifestly Ike best a ml a HamUr. t by Commission. vuprem? court of Iowa haa sustained the constitutionality the oontenlsarion ayetem of gov about to be established In Mots** This will be encourag ?tewa to the advocates of the that has worked with such ?n In Oalveston, Houston and am Cities over tho antire are giving this plan of goveru ssrtous thought More and strong U svrftlmont becoming in of the elimination of politics munoipal atairs and the sub tar it of practical bus In ass The contention that ner ?f Urs heat eaa never be obtained it la paid tor, la now more gen ilaed than ever. Once In wit* ?hat point of vttw it is not r easy to the theory that to get the are saust pay the proper wages, are ' good cltIsens of every latty who ate willing to aacir ttaae and labor In the public staajr spend herd earned la order to aecuro tosltlons Whist trust that cirrj no emolu at all, so patriotic an* ardent they become. Unfoitunately. willingness to offer one's up i arises no guarantee of nt rUfc*. It is aad. but that few ?Klee ars not now auf thai very cause, it by oouuaaaaton mease \*4 sasre than government by bssaanens metafala As has been polnt east* far greater aad more compll itlons than the average in teds way. Men for the oflsea arc hired for business qualifloatlon? atone. If are tarn risset asaai la the right If thoy tap* met the right men others are cm Vbapad aad they must step down aad What an saormous quantity of sac lontd so . spared by a general tsflrptl-m off avail a oralem of gov aa this?OreenvtHe Newa. i - - trout Oomuuiy are to the t the govommint of Bmpe WMIam as contemplating the ss t of a petroleum monopoly, saw few o|l refiner lap la Ger? at the German govern? ess aid carry ont the plan with It Is credited, the petroleum In? as the United States might lose sronbtble trade. In Jan last the snepmenU of Illuminat? or!, crude petroleum aad Its pro M.tt6.800 gallons, that the German gov t rill spaad an Immenae sum hag refineries, and when ? pisaaa are in working order will only- crude oil from ths United The Germans are scientific tenacious. It is probable that their ament could maks the new in 3 notable sue cess aa well as a profitable monopoly to the State, unless ths tariff on oil Is prohlbV at la conceivable that the Stund ? Oil Company might be. able to the German government In ?an territory. There Is no Indus lae or organisation In the efficient, more perfectly Hi ail Its parts and provided lag facilities tor the han and transportation of Its pro? tean the Standard OH monopoly United Stetes. If there Is a It Will be a pretty one ? Haiti 9ua. THE 8PAHK8* SHOWS. Big Show That Will be H< re Next Saturday Vwll of snap, daah and "glroTcr," via? In every detsll is*what the H. Spaika* Shows promise of two performances to be given lit lor next Saturday. April 4th. In ?na ring, a great crmpany ? f real a .11 appear, such as th* famous and MUo Bertlne. tiding the lutlful horsea evor seen In a Tbt famous Valentino*, aerial aad casting arts, the great Mil Family of acrobata, ths Mendo ffbs? Flying Nevilles, the Qardella Mapo's educated bills. Costol tmupe of 2? Irstned ponies, Mary, bisgest trained elephant In the Id performing lions, tiftra. leop* etc., etc. A whole troupe of IMF clowns head?*d ty Hilly Rood. Iat> Panhandle Pet* and h!? comedy f% and a doacn other acts ar.d foa e?very one of whl?-h will bo en Sa>yrd yty the a idlenqtc. The grt-at SWs>no?ti<>i. of the Hoars r Shows \s a easmt-ltmt suarante* that all Its pr< m tsan mm be fulfilled. Thi re win bo sa ajrva*. parade at noon, and tig f>?e Ml.ms at the show grounds Im after the parade. DEMOCRATIC MASS MEETING. AI DERM EX HEREAFTER TO BK ELECTD AT LARGE. A Well Attended . and Interesting Meeting Held at Noon?-Manner or Electing Aldermen Fought to a Wimm Frvm the Dally Item, March 25. The clly executive- committee met In th-j council chamber at 1? o'clock and proceeded at once to tabulate tho primary returns and declare the elec? tion. W. B. Boyle was declared *h'. nom? ine? f ir mayor. H. Hayntwoith und W. Bult nw.n the nominees for aldetmen front Ward 1. at D Barrett and R. F. Hayns woith the nominees for udermen from Wild I. R. L. Wright a id J. It Llg ?M th : nominees for aldermen from Ward 3. 8. II. 1 Icrson, P. P. Finn and W. O. Stuth-4 having focaived Ittja highes* number of \ctes reap*c;tlv>?lv of the Marlon Moire was ra-elccted mem? ber at large by acclamation. R. D. Lee offered the following res? olution which was seconded: Whereas, In order to Insure the uni? ty and harmony of the city Democra? cy, It li deemed Important to estab? lish fixed and permanent rules and regulations for the government of the same. > Therefore, be It resolved: 1. That the city Democratic execu? tive committee be, and they are here? by, directed to call a convention of the city Democracy to convene not lees than sixty days j>rlor to the mu? nicipal election In the year 1110 for the purpose of adopting a permanent constitution and rules sad regulations for the government of the city De? mocracy. t. That representation fh said con? vention shall be put .upon the basis of one delegate to every ten members of. the city Democracy upon the basis of the enrollment for the city primary of the present jrecr 1908: and also a delegate for a majority fraction there ? of. t. 'lust the executive committee shall provide for the election of said delegates to' said convention from each ward, upon the basis above, men? tioned, at an election to be held in five cant idetes In Wi.M 4 were de? clared tr be th** reguUr Candida's* to b* \otcd fvr In the s< c ?nd prlmar/ which ,wae ordered to be held on Tue-*'!*:, Maren 31st. ThLr concluded tits regular business before the excutlve committee and the committee thereupon adjourned. Th > m?? meeting was crganixed by the election of E C. Haynsworth a< chairman ami H. A. Moses as secre? tary. The And business taken up was the election of the executive commit? tee to serve for the next two years. H. J. tJland and Edgar 8k In re.- were nominated from Ward 1 and were elactedrfcy a unanimous vote. I* D. Jennings, J. H. Chandler and R. O. Pui?*y were nominated from Wtfrd 1 Mr. Jerntngs withdrew hi* name of Messrs. Chandler and Pur d> wore elected. ' ?V. M Graham. J. A. Mood. H. C Outtlno and M. 3. Kavaraugh w*?r> nominated Irom Ward 3. A ballot wa< taken with the lowing result: Oraham. 90; Mood. 8;>. Cuttlno, 26; Kavanauih, IS. Graham and Mood r**e declared elected. j T. V. Walsh S. T. Del gar, J.' W. McK>l/er and Mitch. Levl wore nom? inated from Ward 4. The ballot re? sulted as follows: Walsh, ?9; McKei ver 64; Delgar. SI; Levl, 29. Walsh and McKelver were declared elected, each ward at such time and under such rules fend regulation as the exe? cutive comialttee may prescribe, due end timely notice of which shall be given by them. % 4, That It rhall be the duty of the executive committee to formulate a constitution, rules and regulations for the government of the city Democracy to be submitted to said convention for Its ratification, modification or rejec? tion, and that the same, after being formulated, shall be published in Utt newspapers of said city for at least ten days before the meeting of said convention in order that the city De? mocracy may ba fully advertised as to the terms and provisions of such pro? posed constitution, rules and regula? tions. 6. Thut the said executive commit? tee e.ro hereby empowered to do all thing* necessary to carry the forego? ing resolutions Into full effect. J*. D. Jennings offered the lolloping tesolut.on as a substitute: Resolved. That whereas, Ahls city for many yeais elected uldennen at large with satisfactory results; And whereas, two fm%t? ago a very small .'iiimher of citizen/ In mass muting assembled changed thi> plan, thereby giving rise to dissatisfaction and ?r.tlclsi,i; And whereas, a few Citizen?. Iors than 10 per ccent. of the whole, a week ago adopted yet anothei plan, glv'.nif 9tM again to disw:il?f.;cUon and criticism, therefore, Resolved, That this meeting of cit ixen?? order the re-establlnhmtTnt of the old plan of election of all aider j men at large (and this rule Bhall be I Irrevocable until after the election of j 1910). ML D. ICoItt offered as a substitute for the Jennings resolution that one alderman be elected from each ward an^] four at large. A motion to table ihe M Am. amend? ment was carried. \V. H. Ingrain moved to table all resolutions. Lost. II. C. Hayn?<\vorth moved that elec? tion of alderman be by the vote of j the city at large, hut that two a'dei men be nominated from each ward. The emem" mem was tabled. Mr. Lee moived to amenj the Jen? nings n solution that the said resolu? tion be Irrevocable until alter the pri? mary o:* 1910. Mr. Jennings accept ed the amendemeot and the resolu? tion as amended was adopted. H. O. Osteen offered the following resolution: Resolveo, That the executive com? mittee be required to prepare a con? stitution aai-d by-laws for the gov? ernment of the city Democracy (to be effective subsequent to the primary to be held in 1910), which shall be sub? mitted for adoption to a mass meet? ing to be called to meet not less than four months prior to the primary of 1910; and that two weeks' notice of said mass meeting shall be g'ven. The resolution was adopted, and the meeting adjourned. j ___________ The above Is a bare outline of the proceedings and does not pretend to give a full account of the meeting which was one of the most interesting eveir held by the city Democracy. The Issue?whether or not fie aldermen shall be elected by wards?was fought out to a finish Inch by Inch. There were motions, substitutes.., amend? ments, points of order and motions to table galore. The meeting was. how ? ever. held squarely down to the sin? gle issue ard by i major'ty vote the matter was finally and decidedly set? tled that aldeimen shall hereafter be elected by the city at h\rg<>. War.I poL'tlcl have been given a quietus for the thc.e being. HOHE FINE CATTLE. Messr*. Harby and Moses Ship Two Carloals of Stoll Fed Steers. Messrs. I. J. H^rby and E H. Mos*s made another shipment of beef cattle Tuesday, consisting of 50 magnificent Meers. One car! >ad of twontv-fivo* went to Richm ?n?l and the other carload to AuguMa The si?ers in th> Richm or d sal; irent av 11 aged more than 1 t( 0 pounds nrlec*i and the Auarusta lot fell ??uls a few !?? unds under the th .u-anl mar?. 1h% cattle were fattened on the Harby and Moses farm a few miles eouth of the city and Wire in the fattening pens just a hundred days In that time th?? average gain in weight per steer was 235 pounds. The cattle were fed on cotton se3d meal and hulls and forage produced on tne farm and they were In perfect health the entire time. When the cattle, which were shipped from Wilson, N. C, arrived at the farm they were turned ihto the fields for several weeks and began to fatten st once on the peavlne and corn stub? ble?their feed during this period cost iracticaPy nothing. When they were put Into the fattening pens they w? ro in .fine shape to take on flesh quickly and profitably. I adles, be sure and look at my ?pretty spring hat? before buying. Next door to the Sumter Dry Goods Store. >*o. 3, upstairs: Yours to please, Mlsj 8. A. Murray 4-1-It' SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS. Items of Interest Condensed and Par? agraphed lor Quick Bonding Dr. S. Phillips Virner, the- African explorer, delivered an interesting lec ture at Cl-mson thin-lay evening concerning African affairs. He went to Clemson at the Invitation of the Young Men's Christian Association. There was a large attendance of stu? dents and others. A shooting scrape occurr-.d Sunday at Xebo, a colored church near the North Carolina line In Lancaster county. Hugh Cousar was shot by Ed Hood the ball lodging in the thigh. Hood is said to have been i hooting at Andy Belk, another negrc, when he hit Cousar. Sunday afternoon Pickens Penn was shot four times and instantly t illed by Will Knox at Bever Dam Church, Alken. The row seems to have occurred about Knox's wife. Richard Watts, a well known color? ed citizen of Lancaster, committed suicide Monday morning about 2 o'clock by shooting himself through the head with a pistol. At least it is 1.resumed that he took his own life His dead body was found lying on the porch tf his house, which Is out- ] side the corporate limits of Lancaster. In his hand was a revolz-jr with tne chamber empty. A suspicious cir? cumstance, however, Is the fact that a pollcemp.n who heard the shot in run? ning to Investigate the cause, saw two negroes running from the direction of Watt's house The suit of Mrs. L. G. Godfrey e gainst the Greenville Power company for $20.000 damages for the death of her husband has been compromised, both sides agreeing upon $9,000. Mr. Godfrey was killed over a year ag.< "bv coming In contact with a live wire while fixing an insulator on a fole. Entertainment for the I". I>. C. Shortly after Faster, th- iMUglitt-ri of the Confederacy Will hav? a pancr carnival and a ro.^e sh<?w. Later Uier* will be a full announcement of the separate features of the entertain? ment, but suffice it to s-ay that it *vill be a beautiful and novel affair, and it is to be hoped that you will hold your? selves In readiness to attend, and make the occasion a s access, socially and financially. WARD FOUR PRIMARY. Finn and Stubbs Nominated?\ Full Vote Polled. The second prim?r:/ in Ward 4 held yesterday t) nominate ^wo can? didates for alderman, passed off quietly. The friends of the tUr*t candidates Worked energetically to bring: out a full vote and fe*w of ihe uualified electors escaped Th*? vote resulted as follows: P. P. Finn 11. W\ G Stubbs 60. S. If. Piers-.n 50. Finn and Stubbs were nominaVi. Hnrold M< Fa Id in Dead From the Dally Item, March 26. Young Harold McFaddin, aged 1C years, who was accidentally sho* at Sardinia Monday by a rifle in the hands of young Garland, his playmate, and who was brought to the- Sumter hospital Monday, died yesterday afer n >on. The bullet which was a .?2 cal? ibre entered the abdomen, penetrat? ing to the kidneys. Success often depends upon utiliz? ing the mistakes of other*. EASTER OFFERINGS. E &STER 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 poods. This is a very popular department with us, and our line is unusually strong, Panamas 50, 76 and $1 00. Voiles, 76, $1.00 and $1.60. Brillianttnes, 60, 76 and $1.00. Henriettas, 60, 76 and $1.00 Poplins, 76 and $1.00. j Melrose, 76 and $1,00. Serges, 60 and 76. Colored Dress Goods. Under .this head we are showing a beautiful line of shadow stripes, and checks, 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 60c. a yd. Merges in all the new shades at 60c. and 75c Checked Suitings at $1 00 Fancy checked and striped Mohairs at 50 cents Silks. , Our 98c. Taffeta 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, 60 and 75 cts. Pongee Silks, 50 and 75 cts. White Goods. This It onr strong point, probably the pular of oar Dry Goods Department and in which we take unusual pride. We carry aa com? plete a line of White Goods as any bouse in the State. ' India Linons, 6 Mo. to 50c 40 in. Lawns, 12 l-2c to 36c. 5" Check Nainsook, 8 l-3c. to 25c. White Dimities, 10c to 25c. * Plaid Mnelins, 10c. to 50c. Fancy Piques, 10c to 50c. Dotted Swisses, 10c. to 50c. Batiste. HOC to 25c. , i 50 in: French Lawns, 25c. Persian Lawns, 10c. to 50c. Linen Lawns, 25c, 50c. and 75c. Wash Goods. i This ii a vert strong department with us, and one that cannot fail to impress itself oo those who are looking for Wash Fabrics that will stand more tubbing for lees money than can be obtained elsewhere. Onr stock clndea everything in the Wash Goods line from ? l-4c. to 50c. a yard. LACES \ EMBROIDERIES. Yon 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 favorably with any offer? ings in the State. In onr large purchase we secured a lot of all Linen Torchons, widths np to 3 inches and worth 10c, to 15c. that we will sell at 5c. a yard. 5000 Yds. Val Laces, values 8c. to 10c at 5c. a yd. A Every one who visits New York goes to see "The Merry Widow'* if they are fortunate enough to secure a ticket, those who stay at home can only see her as she may appear in some of her wearing apparel, which may be 6een here, including belts, bows, shopping bag*, 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 that we are keeping it in the back ground, to the contrary we are pushing forward each season by enlarging our stock and improving our styles, until it now compares favorably with any Clothing house in the city. Our offerings for this season, consist of a beautiful assortment of Men's Gray Plaid and Tan Striped Worsteds in single and doable breastod at $12 50 to $22.50. Men's Blue Serge, in plain and neat pin stripes, very light weight, at $10.00 to $16.50. Men's Tan Stripe and Plaid Flannels, a very swell garment. Coat and Trousers only $16.50. Our Bine Serge Suits at $12.50 can't be beat. In this department we can auit any body from the small boy who wants a pair of pants for 25 cents to the adult, uo matter what bis shape or size may be O'Donnell ? Company, SS^c^n*?*. EES LAXATIVE COUGH SYRUP CONTAINS HONIY AND TAR. CONFORMS TO NATIONAL PURE FOOD AND DRUGS LAW. An improvement over many Cough, Luna and Bronchial Remedies, because it rids the system of a cold by acting aa a cathartic on the bowels. No opiates. Guaranteed to give satisfaction or money refunded. Prepared by P1NEULE MEDICINE CO.. CHICAGO. U. S. A. THE FARMERS' BANK & TRUST COMPANY. CAPITAL PAID IN.$120,000 SURPLUS. 23,000 STOCKHOLDERS* LIABILITY... .120,000 PROTECTION TO DEPOSITORS, $265,000 <\ (1. ROWLAND. President. K. F. 1IAYNSWORTII, Vice-Pres. Does a general banking business; safe and conservative. Special care and attention given to trust funds in our savings department, where we allow 4 per cent interest, compounded quarterly. No accounts too large or too small to be accepted in this department. Parties having funds seeking absolutely (safe 8 per cent investments and those wanting money on first class real estate colls teral will find it to their interest to call on us. K. O. PURpY, I . H. L. EDMUNDS, Cashier. R. J. BLAND, \- Attorneys. rl ht new senator from Sou'h Caro? lina is to h.? congratulated. H18 name is Oary, and s-? far not more than one half jf ihr. papers have exiled him firs jr.?Washington Star. LOST?Large white setter, brown ears;, with brown spot over one ?*ye Reward if returned fen F. L. Wicker Jt Sumtei Ice, Lieht & Po vet Co. 3-26-tf LEE & McLELLAN, Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors. Oflice : ? Harby Building, old Court Square, Sumter, S. C. l-l-6m