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_ f __. ?^?,?.- ?-?_..,,? -" ?weaaBSBiij ' 1 BIS* Season Tickets for Our Forthcoming Redpath Chautauqua In arranging to inaugurate this chautauqua this year the local committee bought 1,000 $2.50 season tickets, which will be sold, while they last, by them for $2.00 each. When these tickets are exhausted no season tickets thereafter can be had for less than $2.50. Also, the price of season tickets will not be reduced from the first day to the close of the chautauqua. **** i The single admissions to the different sessions of this chautauqua aggregate more than $8.00, so it will pay you to buy a season ticket even after the program is half completed. For the single admissions to the respective entertainments see program. Season tickets are non-transferable except within the owner's family. CHILDREN'S TICKETS admit children aged six to fourteen years inclusive. All children are admitted to the children's work free. v^fej? II II II II II m II II n II ii II n ii n ii n ii i. _CHAUTAUQUA WEEK HEUE MAY 10th to 16th MSIIESS ?TS IEETIIG. ANNUAL SMOKER Of CHAMBER OF COMMERCE L ARU ELY AT TENDED AND MUCH EN? JOYED. ? > President Da%l* D. Mol*e Makes Re? imet on Work of Orgsnizalloiv I mvreM I ok Address uu Freight Kate** by Charleston Freight TriUm? Worker?Rev. David Klein, Albert 8. Johnstone of Greenville and MaJ. Robertton Make Talks? Bountiful Supper by Ladle* of Met hod 1st Church. The annual meeting and smoker ?f the Sumter Chamber of Commerce aat night In the Eagloa Club rooms ?as largely attended und proved a n.ost Interesting and Instructive event. The president of the organization made his annual report and thero wero several good talks. The supper was a moat delightful and bountiful one and everything passed off as ?leaaantly as anyono could wish for. >'ho attendance was fully as largj as 'isual, although a number of the ^uniter business men wore out of <?wn at this time and there were ?Cter meetings in town conlllcihig with the business men's meeting. A deasant feature of the meeting was he presence of the visiting commer? cial secretarioa from various towns >f the State, who arc in Sumter in Attendance upon the quarterly session if the South Carolina Commercial seeretarlea' Association. The crowd began to gather about 8 ?'clock and kept on coming In until nearly 10 o'clock. While everyone was awaiting the call to supper, the -iumter Band played many beautiful selected airs, which were much appre? ciated and added greatly to the en? joyment of the occasion. After the rail to supper and after supper at in? termissions the band rendered other selections. There were probably two hundred or more persons gathered aroum. the bountifully laid tables, when sup? per began and there was nut a per? son present who did not enjoy the delightfully substantial repast of chicken stew, rlco, ham, sandwiches and accessories. Prosldent Moise at the close of the evening took occa? sion to compliment the ladles of the Methodist church, terming "this tho beet supper best prepared and best served supper at any smoker which the Chaml>er of Commerce had ever had." others seemed to ugren to hit eipresslon. Mr. Molsc, as president of tho asso? ciation, welcomed the visitors, who were among tnoso present, and made his report of whut hud been dono during tho past year and what the Chamber of Commerce was now en? deavoring to do. He paid a tribute to Secretary Reardon. Maying that the Hoard of Directors had seclctei the right man and much of tho work of 'he Sumter Chamber of Commerce had been accomplished through his efforts. He told of tho making of Sumter a tobacco murket und the es? tablishment of tho tobacc, ware? house and the proposed roud to Turbe vlll? and Olunta. through tho Shiloh section. Mr. Moise then called on the Rev. David Klein, whoso subject was the "Chamber of Commerce Activities.' Dr. Klein in beautiful and eloquent language told of the larger sphere of activities which the Chamber of Com? merce might assume. He paid a beautiful tribute to Sumter "Our Home Town. ' Mentioning tho fact that the Chamber of Commerce has Its place In the Industrial life of th" city, it nhoubl always engage Us best efforts In cultivating Uh elvlc pride and civic virtues. The dally motto of everyone ahould bo: "Whut an I do to make Sumter lieuuliful ?" not "What can I Kct out of her." The C.Vunbrr of Commerce should be the SfJfSOS] fo? fuMb ring * IseikSg si pjb lie spirit. The physical appearance of the city was but a reflection of the minds and life of her people, it was a mirror showing the character of the material which bullded the city. In closing he suggestod that tho slogan for fiumter In future should be "Sqm ter, the City Beautiful" and that all work for a city more beautiful in its cltlsenshlp, in its streets and houses. In its public spirit, in the lives and homes of Its people. Mr. Moise next called on Alebrt S. Jobnstono of Greenville, president of the Commercial Secretaries' Associa? tion. Mr. Johnstons told of the "Functions of the Chamber of Com? merce." Mr. Johnstone made an in? teresting talk on this subject, clearly outlining and defining what to his mind constituted the functions and duties of the Chamber of Commerce. Its primary duties, he said were two, to advertise a city and to bring in and encourage new industries in a city. The Chamber of Commerce, he stated, was not a body which merely talked and passed resolutions. If there was anything that he objected to it was hearing such an organiza? tion called a "hot air" proposition, it must do something, after it had pass? ed the resolutions, following them up with work along the projected lines, jit was tho organized business inter? ests of a city in business for the pur? pose of city building. The greatest I test was not only In making a citizen? ship, but in developing its citizens. The Chamber of Commerce should develop a constructive citizenship. Mr, Johnstone stressed tho point the members of the Chamber of Com? merce should come from all classes of the citizenship of the town, and should not be only of tho prominent or well-to-do citizens. This was an error, he said, which many cities did not correct. He believed in giv? ing the small man an even chance with the wealthy man of investing in new Industries which were brought to town. In this way the Chamber of Commerce cultivated public spirit. A city he said was no lurger than Its ambition. Ho with the Chamber of Commerce, It must have some de? finite aim always in view, The ideas of the peoplo of the community should be brought together in the organiza? tion and concenterated on some cen? tral idea for the body to work for. Mr. Johnstone called attention to the fact that very often the commercial organizations did not cultivate and developo tho industries which the city already had. It was much more ad? visable, ho said, to develop those things which the city already had, even than bringing In more industries, for if the home industries were not supported and backed, what was the use in securing more. Tho people seemed for a time to have gone crazy on tho subject of new industries. Mr. Charles M. Kimmlck, in charge of the tralllc department of the Char? leston Chamber of Commerce, was next called on to discuss freight rates. Ho told of tho efforts in this Stute to get lower and equitable freight rates. The South Carolina Freight Ituto As? sociation had been formed with this object In view and Charleston with tho assistance of other cities in the Stato was doing all in her power to get for South Carolina .utes which were fair and equitable and by which she would be on the pa mo finding as other StaiSS). He told of how the freight rates originated and how they varied and tho reasons why this was true. The rate? were generally known only to railroad men and the only ones generally who wanted lower freight were those who had a grievance against the railroaos. Formerly tin freight rates were as high as the traf? fic Would stand for. being reduced only when competition came in or laws were ? nneted compelling the rail? roads to en. rates. There were lower rates to North Carolina and Georgia (has In South Carolina. Recently the IntemtalS Commerce Commission had ?rmulated rates Used on the percent ago basis which had gone into effect. A' test case had gono to the United States Supreme Court, but a decision had never been rendered. It was a hard task to re-adjust the rates, but efforts will continue to be made along this line and it was hoped that by persistent efforts they would become equitable in future with all of tho cities and commercial organizations !n tho State cooperating with this end in view. Mr. W. F. Robertson, City Manager, was called on for the last nlk of the evening. He welcomed tho visitors on behalf of the city, who themselves were so closely and vitally connected with tho cities of the State. He called on everybody to work together for the "City Beautiful" Mr. Klein had spoken of, making it a more present? able city in every way. He expressed a desire to have all citizens in the Chamber of Commerce, where public spirit was fostered and which was needed to build up the right kind of a community. Tho committee of arrangements had made excellent provisions for the supper and program and there were many expressions complimentary to them. This committee consisted of Messrs. J. H. Levy, R. B. Belser and E. I. Reardon. MISSES BRADLEY ENTERTAIN Delightful Reception Given to Miss Smith of Camden. Rembert, May 5.?On last Friday evening at Rembert, was one of the most pleasant social affairs of the sea? son, the 'Misses Bradley's reception, in honor of Miss Ethel Smith of Cam? den. In a corner of tho veranda Miss May Bradley and Mr. John Kelly served fruit nectar. Throughout the entire evening Messrs. Myers and DuBose furnished music, which was a delight to all. Later in the evening block cake and ices were served. The music and charming hospital? ity of tho young hostesses made tho evening one long to be remembered. C'tiro for Stomach Disorders. Disorders of the stomach may be avoided by tho use of Chamberlain's Tablets. Many very remarkable cures have been effected by these tablets. Sold by all dealers.?Advt. BACK FROM MEXICO. Nelson O'Shaughncssy Leaves New Orleans on His Way to Washington. New Orleans, May 5.?Nelson O'Shaughncssy, formerly charge d'af? faires at Mexico City, who recently received his passports from Provi? sional President Huerta, left here to? night for Washington, where he re? ports direct to President Wilson. Mr. O'Shaughnessy arrived here early to? day on the United States gunboat Yankton and was accompanied by Mrs. O'Shaughnessv and their son. The 15 hours that the charge spent in this city was devoted principally to shopping, and a successful quest for the house In which he had spent ten years of his boyhood. The shop? ping was made necessary by the loss of such of Mr. O'ShauKhnessy's trunks as contained his wearing apparel, while they were being transferred from the train on which he left Mex? ico City to the one sent *>ut to meet him from Vera Cms, While hen- Mr. o'Shau^hnessy de? clined to discuss Mexican affairs and political matters generally, saying that he would not break his silence until he had first reported to the president. Rheumatism Quickly Cured. "My sister's husband had an attack of rheumatism in his arm," writes a well Known resident of Newton, Iowa, "i k;?vo him a bottle of Cham? berlain's Liniment which he applied to his arm and on the next morning tho rheumatism was komo." For chronic muscular rheumatism you will iiml nothing better than Cham? berlain's Liniment. Sold by all deal? ers.?Advt. AN EXPRESSION OF THANKS. Those Who Assisted to Make School Day a Success by Donating Prizes. Mr. Editor: Will you please allow me space in your paper to thank all who so kind? ly helped to make our School Day a success. There were many who con? tributed of their time and effort, while many others contributed of their means in the way of prizes. It would be impossible to have a School Day without this splendid spirit of cooperation. Though sick and not able to be 1 present myself, the plans of the day were carried out in a splendid man? ner by those who so kindly offered to take charge. To them I am deeply grateful. Ever since the first School Day, the merchants have been ex? ceedingly liberal in their contributions in the way of prizes. We have never lacked for any, and instead of finding it a hard task to get the prizes, it was on the other hand a pleasant under? taking, for little or no persuasion was necessary. The following aro the merchants ?nd others who contributed: Booth-Shuler Lumber & Supply Co., $1.00. W. H. Cuttino, lumber. Knight Bros., 1 box stationery. O'Donnell & Co., one $3.50 rug. Herbert A. Moses, $1.00. Sumter Bar Association, $5.00 De claimers' Medal. Epperson-Harby Live Stock Co., or? der for merchandise. Sumter Grocery Co., 1 box candy. Levi Bros., One pair boys' shoes. Lyric Theatre, fifteen tickets. Ernest Field, $2.00. Candy Kitchen, 1 box candy. Zemp's Pharmacy, 1 box candy. Sibert's Drug Store, $1 s? da ticket. Levy & Moses, one 24 pound sack flour. . McCollum Bros., $1.00 package Royal Society. Sumter Drug Store, 2 boxes nice toi lot soap. Burns Hardware Co., $1.00 pocket knife. Shelly & Son, $2.00 rocking chair. Ralph Hill. 1 bicycle bell. L. W. Folsom, 1 pair cuff buttons or brooch. Antlers Pharmacy, 1 box stationery. W. B. Burns & Son, ono alluminum saucepan. E. W. Vogel, order for merchan? dise. Simpson. Fur. Co., 1 picture. H. L. Scarborough, $3.00. Mi3s Elizabeth McLean, $1.00. Bradford Bros., order merchandise. Geo. Hurst, 1 picture. Schwartz Bros., 1 lace collar. Carolina Fur. Co., 1 picture. V. H. Phelps, order for merchan diso. The Misses Wilkes, sash ribbon. Swinson & Taylor Fur. Co., 1 pic ture. W. H. Yates, 1 bottle pickles. Charlies' Cafe, $2.00 meal ticket The United Tailoring & Hat Co., $ hat. V. Baula, 1 box candy. M. if. Flaum, 1 rug. Osteen Pub. Co., 2 subscriptions t Watchman and Southron. King-Blanding Live Stock Co., 1 laprobe. 1?. M. Pitts, $2. J. K. Bradford, $1.00. I). J. Chandler Clothing Co., $2.u> straw hat. J. H. Wlnburn, l dos photos, $;>. Sumter Dry Goods Co., 1 box hos lory. Shaw & McCollum, 1 box Buster Brown hose. Rlvers-Bultman Co., l pair cuff; buttons. Ladies Outfitting Co.. 1 varsity coin purse. Ducker & Bulttnan, l can Crlaco. If. Green, 1 box candy. Sumter Clothing Co., 2 neckties. Du Rant Hardware Co., $"> Declaim er s Medal. H. Burnett, $1.00. G. E. Haynsworth, $1.00. Crosswell & Co., 1 bunch bananas. Wreck Store, $1 order in trade. Krasnoff, Bankrupt Store, order for child's dress. Harper Gro. Store, 2 pounds candy. Miss Jacobs, order for 1 hat. Watson's Drug Store, 1 box candy. H. L. Tisdale, order $3.50 article. Sumter Hardware Co., 1 pair scis? sors. McCormack Jewelry Co., 1 fountain pen. DeLorme's Pharmacy, 1 hair brush. Hearon's Pharmacy, or>der $2 in trade. Williams' Cute Studio, 1-2 dozen photos of $5.00 style. W. A. Thompson, one $1.50 stick pin. Brunswick Cigar Store, 1 box candy. Carolina Grocery Co., order for merchandise. Rex Theatre, .10 children's tickets. Cuttino & McKnight Co., 1 quart bottle Grape Juice. W. B. Boyle Co., 1 riding bridle. Dr. Morse, $1.00 order. Booth-Boyle Live Stock Co., one $2.50 riding bridle. The Daughters of the American Revolution again offered a prize for history. The prize of $5.00 was di? vided and half given to United States history and half to South Carolina history. The lodges of Sumter have been very kind in contributing to our School Day. The Woodmen, the Elks and the Masons each contributed a South Carolina flag to the schools win? ning tho greatest number of prizes. Last year the Masons, the Junior Order United American Mechanics and the K. of P's each contributed a United States flag to the schools winning the greatest number of prizes. The flags have been much appreciated. For two years the same schools have won the flags. They are Bethel, Dal zell and Winn, a three or more teach? er school, a two-teacher school and a one-teacher school, respectively. The City National Bank offered this year $50 to tho school making the best average on reading, spelling and arithmetic. The Bethel school is| pretty sure of this prize. Tho Bank of Sumter contributed $5.00 to the school having the best booth. This was won by the Dalzell school. O'Donnell & Co., gave a $3.50 rug to the school carrying the most ar? tistic pennant in the parade. This prize was also won by the Dalzell school. A very valuable prize was offered by Mr. I. A. Ryttenberg. This was a Victrola, offered to tho school having a pupil to stand up last In an old time spelling bee. This was won by the Winn school. It is believed that much good comes from tho School Day, and as long as the sentiment of the schools is in fa? vor of it, it will be an annual event in the county. J. H. Haynsworth, County Superintendent of Education. Health a Factor in Sinvoss. The largest factor contributing to a| an'a success is undoubtedly health. It has been observed that a man is seldom sick when his bowels are ros ular?he is never well when they are constipated. For constipation you will find nothing quite so good as Cham? berlain's Tablets. They not only move tho bowels hut improve the up petite and strengthen the digestion. They are sold by all dealers. ? Advt. ?fB,"^,??l"^^P??s?B?M^ass? EFFORT TO IMPEACH FAILS. Gov. Amnions of Colorado Still in Control of Situation. Denver. May 5.?After an all-night caucus the members of the State leg? islature opposed to the present ad? ministration decided early this morn? ing to make no eifort to impeach Gov. Amnions. VOTES SCHOOL BONDS. Election Held In St. Matthews Dis? trict. St. Matthews, May 6.?At an elec? tion held yesterday, the school district comprising St. Matthews and sur? rounding territory voted bonds in the amount of $6,000 or the purpose of completing the present unfinished and inadequate building. BURNING STEAMER SIGHTED. A Mystery of the Sea Puzzles Ma? riners. Halifax, May 5.?The mystery that surrounds a burning steamer sighted south of Sable Island yesterday re? mains unsolved. Passing steamer* reported the steamer all ablaze ana impossible for any one to live aboard the vessel. Most Prompt and Effectual Cure for Bad Colds. When you have a bad cold you want a remedy that will not only give relief, but effect a prompt and permanent cure, a remedy hat is pleasant to take, a remedy that contains nothing injurious. Chamberlain's Cough Rem? edy meets all these requirements. It acts on nature's plan, relieves the lungs, aids expectoration, opens the secretions and restores the system to a healthy condition. This remedy has a world wide sale and use, and can al? ways be depended upon. Sold by all dealers.?AtWt._ DON'T KEBP T1VKERING WITH Y'*UR WHEEL. Bring it here if there is anything wrong and we'll make it right in one quarter the time ' ou would spend on it and then make, a poor job of it af? ter all. We rei iir bicycles in the "know how" way See wha's wrong at once and go noout the right way of fixing it. We are right in our charges too. H. L. TISDALE, 45 S. Main St. Phone 492 Geo H. Hurst, Undertake, and Eabilwer. Prompt Attention to Day or Might Calls AT J. D CR AH; OLD STAND N. MAIN ST. Phones Dhv 639 NlgM201 Ljumber, Lime, Cement, BUILDING MATERIAL GENERALLY AND FEED OF ALL KINDS. Booth-Shuler Lumber & Supply Co. SeCMMOri to Booth-Hurby l.iv Stock Co. and Central UiMbeff Co. Geo. Fppersort'e Old Stivnd Opp. Court Hotiee