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\ I'VHK FOlt STMTF.lt. Mr. W. I>. Woods Advocates the Fs Ibdhnient of a Place of Hecreutlon. Editor Item: l he writer has read, with * great deal of Interest. the ten.arks of tome of Sumter's foremost business men. at a recent meeting, as to the Impor? tance of having good sidewalks and i> i d streets, and other things BSOSS 'sary to advance the commercial In? terests of the city, to all of which every patriotic citl/.en should give his hearts endorsement and active sup gjgjrt, for without unity of action all the plans for the building up of the city will be very much retarded, or rendered Impossible. The writer verily believes that In proportion to Its population Sumter has as much business ability and as many patriotic citizens as can be found In the State, but there Is really an element of danger In this mere fact and It Is against this special danger that they need to guard. It would be hard to Imagine anything more un? fortunate than for the citizens of a town or city to become so imbued with the spirit of commercialism as to lose sight of or Ignore those things which tend to make the people hap f pier and better and which are, of themselves, evidences of culture and refinement, without which no city, it matters not what may be it's com? mercial advantages, can be made at? tractive as a place of residence. At the meeting, alluded to above, there , were many suggestions made looking the business Interests of the city, but not one word as to the import? ance of making 8umter a beautiful place, one in which its citizens could take a Just pride, and which would be taken by the visiting stranger as an evidence of the refinement of its I people. There are quite a number of places that could, without a great deal of expense be converted Into charming little'parks, and why no ef? fort la made to secure these places and beautlfv them Is not capable of explanation. Here we have a very * prosperous and growing city, with one of the best geographical locations In the State, without a single pretty pub? lic place to which a visitor might be taken. If just a few Influential ladles would get together and resolve that Sumter must have a park, there can P be no question of the fact but that the park would soon spring into exist? ence. 0o far from a park being an ex? pense It would be one of the very best Investments that Sumter could make ror It would most asuredly pro r* mote the growth of the city by mak? ing It attractive and beautiful and in this way promote its commercial growth also. A good many years ago the writer was very much impressd with the motto of the head of a newspaper, ^edited by the late poet. N. P. Willis. "We must do our utmost to encourage the beautiful, for the useful encour? ages Itself," and It would be well if the people of Sumter would take this as their motto and let their acts cor? respond with Its teachings. The in? ? dividual, or Individuals, who will In? augurate the movement for a park and carry It to a successful conclusion will leave a great work behind him, one that will make the generations that come after him hold his name In grateful PSgflem ? ran? .?. p W. D. WOODS, iter. 8. C, March 21, 1910. Two negroes were shot to death at the North and 8outh Carolina rail? road camp, near Mulllns. Thursday night In a general row. Several other negroes were wounded. Arrange so the chips do not fly all over the yard when chopping wood. Doc Courtny. white, of Orangeburg eloped with Sullle Knslow, a young |gtr). and her father has had a war ^rant Issued for Courtny's arrest. GlanGe !;:r Following And see if there isn't somethin that would go well with your I i ter outfit. I avelliers and Pendants, Pearls, Amethyst, Coral Brooches, in igtest styles ; Waist Sets, Rinp;s n Pearl, Ibimond, Ameythist, Topez, Jade, Bloodstone, Cameo, ? iipphirc gad others, Latest style: I Belt Pins and I lat Pins. W. A. Thompson, Jeweler and Optician. 'bone 313. ? ? Bio. 6 S. Main St GETTING IT BY MAIL. How a 00 OMNI Article Ii Made to Cost $1.2."?. We wish everybody In Anderson I could have heard Mr. Norman H. Johnson's address to the Retail Mer? chants' association last night. It was a plain, business talk, and was In? structive as well as entertaining. While speaking of the mail order evil, and the need of educating the people along this line, he told a capi? tal story which Illustrates the point better than anything we have ever heard. A farmer went to a merchant In a j country town in North Carolina, he M?d, to buy an axe. The merchant priced the axe at $1. 10 "That Is too high," said the farmer. "1 can get get It from Shears, Saw busk and Co., for 90." "All right," said the merchant, "I will sell you the axe as cheap as you can get It from those pople. Give me the 90 cents." The farmer handed over the money and then the merchant said: "Now give me 8 cents that you would .have had to pay for a money order. And 2, cents additional for postage that you would have had to pay." "I hadn't thought of that," replied the farmer, "hut you are right. Here's your money." "And now," give me 25 cents which you would have had to pay as ex? press on the axe from Chicago." "Buy gum!" exclaimed the farmer, "I see. But you are right, and I am a man of my word. Here's your quarter. I am out 15 cents on your original price, but I've learned a les? son." The merchant wrapped the axe in a neat package and laid it on a shelf behind the door. "Come around In ten days from now and get your axe," he said. "You would have had to wait that long if you had ordered it from Chicago." The farmer almost fainted, but he couldn't say a word. The merchant had him dead to rights. But the merchant, after teasing him for a while, gave him his axe, and re? turned 15 cents, this being the excess of his original price on the axe. But that farmer hasn't ordered anything from a mall order house since.?An? derson Mail. The Mn\e ami the Oysters. . < the prl 1 h i iking houses of Wt, Pst? rsburg uuld to haw been f aded .... '.ho for a serf. Even in his condition of serfdom he was a wealthy banker, as may readi? ly be imagined, ^made many attempts to procure his freedom. They story goes that he offered 1,000,000 rubles for his liberty, but that his master, Count Sheremetieff, nroud of possess? ing such a serf, refused to liberate him. The liberation was, however, final? ly procured, and at a much lower price than that mentioned. The story is a pretty one: This serf, by name Shalounine, re? turned one .day from Odessa to St. Pe? tersburg, and as in duty bound re? paired to the Sheremetieff palace, there to report himself. With him he had brought, as a gift to the count, a small barrel of choice Crimean oys? ters. This he left outside till he should receive an Intimation tnat the offering would be acceptable to She? remetieff. Now, it so chanced that he found his master surrounded by a large number of guests who had been bid? den to breakfast. The count was en? gaged In berating his butler for neg? ligence to provide oysters for the breakfast. The butler contended that there were no oysters In the market, it was at this juncture that the >unt caught sight of his banker serf. "So," ho angrily exclaimed, "you too, are to annoy me! And with your pestering appeals for liberation! Let me tell you that your errand will prove a fruitless one! But stay! I'll release you on one condition?and one only?that you get me some oysters tor breakfast!" Shalounine bOWSd low and left the room. When he returned he laid the harrel of oysters at his master's feet. Whereupon the count, true to his word, called f.,r pen and paper and instantly wrote out a declaration of emancipation making the serf a free man. Then the former muster, with a most graeloUS air added: "And now. my dear Chalounine, will you be so good us to favor us with your company it breakfast?"? Harper's Weekly. ?Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets nre safe, sure ami reliable, and have neen praised by thousands of w >uu" who have been restored to has 1th through their gentle aid and curative properties. Sold by W. W. Slbert. The Sumter Cotton OH Mill closed dows Thursday sfternoon for the season. t;,:>()0 tons of seed were c?Ulli? ed here last ssason, ?Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets invariably bring relief to wo? men suffering from chronic constipa? tion, heada ? sallownesa Ci Sold by W. MADE BEGGAR DISGORGE. Confederate Home Derives Benefit Prom Recent Exposure. Mr. T, Ifoultrie Mordecia, who re? cently exposed a white man with one arm petting subscriptions here from well known citizens to help pay for an alleged needed operation which he really could have paid for himself, as he proved to he a man well-to-do, re? ceived a check today from Thomas Martin, as the man styles himself, eov vering the amount given him here, and a hundred dollars In addition, which he donated to the Confederate Home College. This is a unique case of an attempt to swindle good-hearted people of Charleston that failed to work. The stranger had excited considerable sympathy among Broad street men, and accumulated something like seventy or eighty dollars in contribu? tions, to be used, he said, for another operation on his mutilated arm. Mr. Mordecai was among those who help? ed the apparently unfortunate strang? er, and when he discovered that this man was a property owner and finan i lally Independent, but accustomed to ply his little game at different places, he promptly had Martin arrested, on a charge of obtaining money under false pretences. A night in jail was too much for the visitor, and he agreed to return all he had collecter1, and donate $100 to a worthy cat be? sides. He gave a draft and wat re? leased. The money was received here to? day and the It^ndred dollars paid to the Confederate Home College. It is likely that the money subscribed by generous citizens will also be given to a local institution, as several of the subscribers have agreed to give their part for this purpose.?Charleston Post. Comet an Opportunity In Centuries. As the time for the appearance of Halley's comet drag's nearer, popular Interest intensifies. An article by Francis Ruzzell in the April number of Popular Mechanics tells us a great many interesting facts about the com? et, just how to find it, and what scien? tists are hoping and fearing concern? ing Its *isit. Illustrations and dia? grams further e'ueidate the article. Mr. Buzzell states: "It has already been mentioned that the closest the comet will come to the earth on this visit is about 14, 640,000 miles. In its last visit in 1835 't approached as close as 5,000,000 but at that time the earth was not in direct line with it and the sun, con? sequently its tail was not streaming "Astronomers hope that this visit of the comet will enable them to de? termine absolutely the size of the nu? cleus and Its composition. Comets are composed of three parts; the nucleus, the head, and the tail. The nucleus Is the center of the head, and it is known that the head is of the same compostion as the tall, only denser. When comets pass between the earth and stars it is possible to see the stars through both the tail and the head, which is one proof that both are transparent, but it has never happen? ed that the nucleus of a comet has been in such position between the earth and a star that the astronomers could tell whether or not the star would show through the nucleus as well as through the head." ?Fully nine out of every ten cases of rheumatism is simply rheumatism of the muscles due to cold or damp, or chronic rheumatism, neither of which require any internal treatment. All that Is needed to afford relief is the free application of Chamberlain's Liniment. Give it a trial. You are certain to be pleased with the quick relief which It affords. Sold by W. W. Slbert. The Sumter High School ball team went to Stateburg Saturday and met the Q. S. M. A, hoys and were de? feated 3 to 0. HAPPY RESULTS. Have Made Many Sumter Resident! Enthusiastic. No wonder scores of Sumter citizens grow enthusiastic. It is enough to make anyone happy to find relief after years of suffering. Public statements like the following are but truthful rep? resentations of the daily work done in Sumter by Doan's Kidney Pills. William Burdell, 211 Church St., Sumter, S. ('., says: "1 suffered from backache and sharp, shooting pains through my loins for some time. I could not rest well and in the morn big my back was very lame and stiff. I was also caused much annoyance by too frequent passages of the kidney secretion, Doan's Kidney Pills were linally recommended to me and I pro? cured a supply at China's Drug Store. I can truthfully say that thej gave be great relief. 1 have since been free from backache, ami my kidneys have been normal, l feel so much better In every way that i can highly recom? mend Doan's Kidney Pills to any per? son suflt ring from kidney complaints." For sale by all dealers. Price 50c. Foster-MUburn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United r ihe name?Doan's? er. No. 19. Tenderfoot at Pokor. _ i "Poor Pat Bheedy," said a sporting j editor, "used t<? entertain me when! 1 visited his shop with gambling | tales. "There was one tale about a sand wich that 1 rather liked, it seems.; according to this tale, that a bar? keeper in Tombstone, or Dead Cat ? or some such town, connived with, three shapers, and God help any tenderfoot that ever ventured to sit in a little poker game among that crew! "One night the tenderest tenderfoot imaginable after a half a dozen drinks in the saloon agreed to take a hand In a dollar-limit game. 'Things went along in the usual . way for a while then an amazing se? ries of nods and winks began to pass about. The bartender had signalled that the tenderfoot held four kings on the draw. There was more nods and winks and betting began. "In the midst of the betting a wait? er brought sandwiches and whiskey in order to distract the tenderfoot, and while the poor dupe was tossing off his drinlk the sharper next him slipped a sixth card on to his hand, thus, of course, nullifying it. "The unconscious tenderfoot took up a huge sandwich, bit off a large mouthful, and began to het again, j Right and left, of course, they raised him. He ate on, and bet away calm- j ly. An enormous sum lay on the ta bis. "Then suddenly, the bartender re? sumed his nods and winks. He was terribly excited. Something was wrong. The sharpers, a little anx? ious, called the tenderfoot. "The tenderfoot finished the last bite of his sandwich, took a long drink of whiskey and laid down his original five cards. Then, in silence, he gathered in his vast pile of win? nings and with a cool nod took his leave. "After his departure there was a terrible time. "What the dickens did he do with that sixth card?' the sharpers cried. " 'Didn't you see? Didn't you see?' cried the bartender, dancing up and down with rage. 'He at it with his sandwich!' "?Washington Post. ?Medicines that aid nature are al? ways most successful. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts on this plan. It loosens the cough, relieves the lungs opens the secretions and aids nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. Sold by W. W. Sibert. Supervisor Pitts has had all th? bridges between Sumter and the Lee county line put in fine condition. The Mills Place near Muyesville, fine dwelling, as good land as any, 14 horse farm open, a real bargain, price f35 an acre, terms easy. Lot saw timber and wood can be sold readily. Don't wait or you will miss the real Real Estate Bargain now on the market. Possession .Jan. 1st. Small payment down secures this ele? gant plantation. Also A Lot of City property, at asacrlfice for qnlck sale. J. J. BRITTON, JR. REAL ESTATE 108 N. MAIN ST. PHONE 3& Dr. Cleo. W. Dick who returned n Baltimore Tuesday said he drop ? i in at Washington and found the outh Carolina delegation in the nhlst of the Speaker Cannon tight nd afterwards hustling with the . ions demands from their respective ;. itricts. 'Are you frequently hoarse? Do you have that annoying tickling in your throat? Does your cough annoy y.>u at night, and do you raise mucus tu the morning? Do you want relief? If so. take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and you will be pleased. Sold by W. W. Sibert. A mule ran away Monday on West Liberty street about 2 o'clock and threw the negro driver out of the wagon and badly bruised him up. The first to reach him thought he was dead. An examination showed that several ribs might be broken. The negro was sent to his home. The trees on Main street in front of Mr. L. W. Jenkins' store have been killed. Permission was granted by street and park commission to cut the trees down. There can be no af? ter talk now, as they have been killed by "ringing" as it is called. Busch's Golden Seal Stock and Poultry Medicine contains no poisonous substances?no food fillers. It is medicine pure and sim refunded. Sold by all druggists and dealers. Price 2ic., 50c. and SI a can. GOLDEN CHAIN REMEDY COMPANY, Evansvllle, Ind. Busch's Disinfectant and Dip is guaranteed to destroy MITES and LICE on chickens. Price 50c. RELIABLE REMEDY We feel safe about our stock and poultry as lone as we have a can of Busch's Golden Seal Stock and Poultry Medicine In the house. For a sick horse, cow or chicken it is lust the thing and we always depend on it for results. John F. Maynard SIBERT'S DRUG STORE. DEPOSIT With First National Bank THAT'S ALL. HORSES, MULES. BUGGIES, WAGONS, HARNESS, BUILDING MATERIAL, Lime, Cement, Acme Wall Plaster, Shingles, Laths, Fire Brick, Clay, Stove Flue and Drain Pipe, Etc. l-I^r **+A f^~*:~ A11 kinds, Horse, Cow, Hog and Hay and Grain?Chicken FeecL SEED OATS, WHEAT, RYE AND BARLEY. A car load or a single article. Come and see us, if unable to do so, write, or phone No. io. il, BEST LIVERY IN SUMTER. SUMTER, SC. We Want the Attention Ob \ EVERY LOVER OF HORSE-FLESH, EVERY PERSON INTERESTED IN CHICKENS, EVERY MAN, WOMAN OR CHILD INTERESTED IN THE SANITA? TION OF THEIR SURROUNDINGS. We are the direct representatives of Dr. Hess & Clark, -of Ashland, Ohio, manufacturers of the-? CELEBRATED STOCK FOOD, POULTRY PANACEA, INSTANT LOUSE KILLER, DR. HESS* DIP AND DISINFECTANT, HEALING POWDER, WORM POWDERS FOR STOCK AND HOGS, COUGH AND DISTEMPER CURE. This is the season for general cleaning up. Give the animal his regular food with some of Dr. Mess' Remedies and watch the result. It you are not satisfied, you have not made a bad purchase, for every package is guaranteed or Your Money Back. An Egg per Day?Try to get this from your hens. The only discovery on the mar? ket today to stimulate laying is DR. HESS' PANACEA. Sanitation?Kill the Germ. You can do it with Dr. Hess' Dip and Disinfectant and Sprayer. A quart of this makes a half barrel of the finest disinfectant known to science, ?5355? Paint your horse's hoof with Campbell's Horse Foot Remedy. Keeps off scratches, sand-gravel, makes the hoof grow soft and pliable, strengthens the frog. These remedies cost so little in comparison with the net result, that it is up to you. 'WHEfiE QUALITY REIGNS' PHONE 85.