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,iJV^.?J. ^br dflaUhmnB anil ^out?ron. 8ATUR0AY, MAY 29, 1909. KsMesssd at the Po?toS1oe at Suiuur, 8. C aa Serond Claas Matter. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. 0'I*>nnell A Co.?Summer Lap Robes. Blrnls's Drug Store-? Pure Drugs and Medicines. r The D. J. Chandler Clothing Co.? Coot Summer Underwear. PERSONAL. Miss Gertrude Myera has returned from a visit to her parents at Cc.i garse. Mies ^ucy Johnson, of Manning, was In the city Tuesday. The following went over to East? erner Tueeday to attend a K. of P. pirate: Mrs. P. O. Leak. Miss An? nie Daniels. Miss Alene Stanslll, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. R Wilder. Miss Irma flmlthj Mr. snd Mrs. Eugene stanslll. Miss Annie Dsniels. of Augusta. Is on a visiting to her sister. Mrs. P. O. Leak. Miss Ester Oentry has returned from a visit to Miss Annie Daniels, <*' Augusts. Mr. Osorge Morrison, of Columbia, sifter spending a few days In the city. His returned home. Miss Annlo Talley. ot Columbia, Is eroding some time in the city with nsr sister. Mrs. E. C. Hsynsworth. Mrs. Milton Luck, of Columbia, is Site guest of Mrs. T. D. Meade this seek Mr. J. E. Norment. of Columbia, uas In the city Tuesday on business. Bishop H. P. Northrop, of Charles? ton, was In the city Tuesday. Mrs. Creola Durant has returned to ?r home In BlshopvlUe, accompanied r her sister. Mrs. Jim Daniel. Mr. F. Elliott Thomas, Jr., of /edgeAeld, was In the city Wednea ay. Miss Luclls Iseman of Manning Is it the city. Miss Cstherine Richardson, who IS* been teaching In Tlfton. Ga., re tu ned home Tuesday for the sum Mr. Thon M. Bradley, of Spring Hdl. ws* m town Wednesday. Dr. and Mrs. C. C. Brown Uff os T'j-rtda* M?ht f New Ivi* U sail for Europe, where they will spend the summer. Mr. E. M. Well?, of Darlington was pMl town on busin? ss Wednesday. Mr. Quay Wl llford has returned boms from Davidson Col legs. ' Miss Natalie Norman and, Mrs. C. W. Klngsmore returned Tuesday night, from Charleston. Mr. James Brynn wsnt to Manning Tuesday night. Mr. Oso. D. sh< re returned Tueeday nifht from Charleston. Mr. snd Mrs. Simon Isemsn, of Msnnlng. were In ths city Wednesday. Mr. Joe Hogsn rims returned from ths South Carolina Co-Educational Institute at Edgvflsld. Cot J. R. Mub'lrow, of Salem, was in ths city Thursday on business. Mr. Bartow Shaw, who has been desperately 111 for several days was alightly better yesterday and today. Mr. Ellis C. Lowry. after a short visit to his mother, has returned to Selms. Ala . where he Is employed In the freight office of the U ft N R. R. D. A. F.. Election. At a recent meeting of Sumter's Home Chapter. I>. A. R.. the follow? ing officers" were elected for the en? suing year: Rsgsnt?Mrs. P C. Baker. Vice Regent?Mrs. W. L. Saunders, of Stateburg. Treasurer?Mrs. Perry Moses, Jr. Historian?Mtss Kate Furman. Secretary?Miss Katherlne Moses. Registrar?Miss Alice Moses. Several applications for member? ship were received with the proba? bility of many more during the sum? mer, and altogether the condition of the chapter Is most satisfactory. Ths clean up of the passenger sta? tion grounds'* as started, but has not been completed and the weeds are Still growing. Main tsreet Is n such a horrible and disreputable condition as respects paving that something will ha\e to be done to improve M In the near future. A bond Issue would be prefersbls to I the present condition of our chief i Toughfare. It Is a Strang? thing that cotton mills and cotton dealers are not fall? ing over themselves to buy cotton for future delivery in view of the pre? dictions that the SfOg will be short, and the supply unequal to the de? mands. The D J Chandler Clothing Co. has a special summer underwear adver? tisement today in which prices are quoted on three of the best makes tnat are on the market. It Is Impox slbls to enjoy resl comfort in summer unl?M v??u have undsrwear suitable to the season. Chandler has the sort you seed. sLAaUi*?- ?- . DEATH. Blanche Alice, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Renneker, of Charlesto i, died on Sunday after an Illness of only a few days, aged two and a half years. The friends and rel? atives of Mr. and Mrs. Renneker in Sumter deeply sympathize with them In their bereavement. Mrs. Fty Hatfield, wife of Mr. L. H. Hatfleld. died at the Sumter Hospital Wednesday after a brief illness. The funeral services were held in the Second Baptist church at 10 o'clock Thursday morning. HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT. Competitive Drill and Contest for De rlalmer's Medal. The boys of the Sumter High School held the centre of the stage Wednesday night, the program of first evening of the closing exercises of the High School being given up entirely to the boys of the Calhoun school. Thursday evening the girls of the Hampton school monopolized the program. The opera house was. as usual on such occasions, crowded to the doors, and, for so large a crowd, the order was perfect throughout the evening. The music with which the pro? gramme was Interspersed was fur? nished by the band and was an en? joyable feature of the evenings en? tertainment The prize drill by a picked squad from the High School battalion was a fine exhibition of drilling In the man? ual of arms, and Brandon Jones, to whom the medal was awarded, won his victory over worthy competitors. The feature of the evening was the contest for the Declaimer's Medal In which five members of the tenth grade participated. Six boys had been selected from the class by a pre? liminary contest, but Willie Shaw, one of this number, was prevented from taking part by the illness of his father, greatly to the regret of hi* classmates and all others. The young orators acquitted themselves with great credit, showing hard work and careful training. The exercises were enjoyable throughout and the hundreds who were present had renewed cause for the pride that everv citizen of Sumter feels In the city schools. The pr"gra-rnru? was SS follows: Invocation. Music?Band. Competitive Drill. * Presentation of Medal for Manual of Arms?Brandon Jones. Music?Band. Declamations. America's Uncrowned Queen?Al? fred DeLorme. Music?Band. Constantlut and the Lion?Fr?ser Dick. Music?Band. The True Grandeur of Nations? Edgar Loyns. Music?Band. Henry W/ Grady?-Arthur Hayns? worth. Music?Band. Webster's Speech on the Trial of a Murderer?Ernest Rhame, Jr. The cotton receipts on the Sumter market for the season of 1908-09 have exceeded 43.000 to date. The season promises to be a record breaker. There Is no doubt about Sumter be? ing the best cotton market In the State and having better facilities for handling cotton than any other inter? ior South Carolina market. As a re? sult the market is drawing cotton from a larger territory each year. STRIKE GROWING SERIOUS. Atlanta. Ga., May 25.?The tension In the Georgia Railroad firemen's ttrlke is Increasing with every hour's delay in settling the race question in? volved. This was the attitude in which negotiations for terminating the strike were conducted here today. United States malls held up since the beginning of the week, a dozen coun? ties facing demoralization of business, and the race issue brought continually Into unwholesome prominence, were the factors which spurred the nego? tiations through hours of discussion. Although no statements were made as to the ground covered, It was learned that a very quick settlement is look? ed for, provided any agreement can g# read ? d. It was learned late this evening that a feeling of nervousness exists on both sld'ss In the controversy over the gravity of further delay. This was taken U indicate the possible ap? proach of an agreement despite a re? port tha . Mr. Scott ha? practically re? fused to consider any basis of settle" meat that does not permit recognition of tin- atnlortty of certain nemo (ire men. Mr. Scott, however, has not re? fused outright to enter into arbitra? tion, That Mr. Scott urged Governor Smith t'day to Issue a law and Older proclamation In the communities bor derlnu trie railroad was reported late tonight. Qevernor Smith maintained his previously announced attitude that until there have appeared some definite danger that property would be destr ?yed or lives Jeopardized, no such proclamation should be Issued. COOL SUMMER UNDERWEAR Three of the Best Makes on the Market: Scriven's, Porosknit and B. V. D. Men'* Porotknit Shirts and Drawers, each 50c Boys' Porosknit Shirts and Drawers, each 25c Men's B. V. D. Coat Cut Undershirts, each 50c Men's B V. D. Knee Length Drawer*, each 60c Men a Scriven Elastic Seam Drawers, each 75c Men's Scriven Union Suite, each $1.50 to $3.00 Men' Gauze Undershirts, half and long sleeves, at 25c and 50c Men's Elastic S^am Drawers, Sizes 30 to 50, at 50c In buying Underwear always get it full size, as it's much cooler. Tight ; skin hugging Undergarments intensify summer heat, because they create unnatt nth. Phone No. 166. f Si Ci The Musical Recital. The music lovers of Sumter were f iven a rare treat Monday night in the concert given at the opera house un? der the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian church. The audience was not a very large one, but their appreciation and enthu? siasm were such as to make It a real pleasure for the artists to work. Let It also be added that perfect attention was given for every number, which is the first sign of real appreciation. Miss Brand sang delightfully. Her Interpretation of the difficult songs was so truly artistic as to leave, noth? ing to be desired. There is a distinct tive charm in the voice of this talent? ed young lady. There Is so much of human appeal and sympathy and so much command of brilliance unalloy? ed with harshness. Her technic is clear and unmistakable, her most .dif? ficult notes standing out as thdugh In relief. Prof. Schumacher was in fine form also. In his first number the "Scene de Ballet" the violin was most elo? quent. The Souvenirs de Moscow was delightfully rendered. The melodies of this piece are tak? en from Russian folk-songs. For en? core to this, Mr. Schmuacher played an old favorite?Simple Confession. Mr. Moise played the Rustle of I Spring by Llnding for the last nura I ber, on the programme. The piano , used was one of the well known Kranich & Bachs, and Its tone and volume were especially fine. Mr. Mbise praised the Instrument highly. Birnie's Drug Store, 6 W. Liberty St. Sumtbk, S. C. -Dealer In Pure Drugs and Medicines, CHOICE PERFUMES AND FINE TOILET ARTICLES, COMBS AND BRUSHES, PATENT MEDICINES AND DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, A FULL LINE OF CIGARS AND TOBACCO. :: :: :: OUR MOTTO: PURE AND RELIABLE GOODS. in Our stock is complete and we cheerfully solicit your patronage. s e s s The Bank of Sumter Capital and Surplus $132,000. i The first consideration of the Officers and Directors of this bank, is the security of the funds intrusted to our care by depositors. Our past record is a pi in^ niethc4$, On this evic we respectfully ask for yoi f sound and safe bank* ;t ibility and strength, business. ? This dashing spring song was played wiith perfect ease and fine technic, depicting the freshness and joy of life in terms of unmistakable mean? ing. For his encore, Mr. Molse play? ed a charming serenade, also by Lind itig. It was past ten o'clock when the audience was dismissed, but their re? ception of the artists bespoke the highest regard for their work. Miss Edmunds proved herself an accompanist of the first order. Her pcsition at the piano Is reposeful and graceful and her sympathy with the dngers' mood is beyond reproach. in Chester County. 1 Ibe Count t Iftsor H? ?r vr.ts si day 26.?Mr. David J. te Stover neighborhood of committed suicide this cutting,his throat with a tarted to where his broth ork near the house, and 1 was dead. The cause is l > poor health. He was 62 e, is survived by his wife Iren, most of them grown, ind burial will take place at Hebron Presbyterian - his home. y*ars at * en.j \x Fur u* u morrow Cl&Qrcl Who Needs a New Summer Lap Robe = ? = Special Reduced Prices For a Few Days. I 81.60 ROBES, SPECIAL 1.25 1.00 II .75 .50 44 44 $1.15 .93 .79 .59 .39 These very attractive prices to clean up a small lot quickly. YOUR.S. O'Donneli ? Co