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m stPBNTtON. Mr?. T. K. White end Mm. H. P. ncott heve es their guests their father. Mr I. C. Meaner of Orungeburg and Mrs. W. N. Uetch anil daughters of S*u*rotan. (fa. stf. t- IK. r>?<!:. of Columbia, was in UM et/y today on business. sir. #. U Saonders, of State burg. Spent fhe day In town. lim ft. J. Fowler-S?d Miss Elisa? beth t?naV. who are spending awhile in tuis ewy wltn relntr.es, are now with Mr. end Mr*. T. V. Walsh . Misses IClma and Abbey Kvans of eHshoovllle spent the day In the city ea thetr return trip from Wiightsvttte ***** where they have been spending seoVs tims sir. Defgar Dorn has returned from a tan. dky?" visit to Sullivan's Island. .sirs. ?. J. wochner and her tltree children. Ksteile, Violet end Rite, are ?+*aejlng a month visiting relatives 44 Columbia and Fontiac. s\gr. J. m. Rogers a id family are s*f atthg so letime at York. 8. C. snHsf loss snd Rosalee Bethea ans? rstuined from Myrtle Besch, where they hare been for the last three wear* Ullis Miss Virginia /hekson, who has soon vtsftlng her aunt, sirs. J. M. it, has returned to her home In tnvltfe, 8. C. live Klngman, after a very ft stay la Savannah. Oa.. has Asms. fcftsabeth Lucius and OSr ileOh. of fift. Charles, srs vhrtt fcdlth Williamson, loth ftllson, of St. Charles, Is the dsy in town. Mrs, W. N. Ffammett. of Blah op vllfi. Is m the city vtsttVng her daugh? ter, Miss kpHS, who is ill at the Tswsy Hospital. Mr. Shepherd Nash, who was one of the asej^bers of Company U Ind regi f. left behind at Styx pending se? as) fas application for discharge, In fie city May. H. r. Walker, of the Arm of and Burden, of Charleston, ar . wao prepared the plans for rw.jsJI, was in the city today attended tho meeting of the jail JrAiL ram urtrwEb. and three for CoSnotnatiofi Bid Cages. fnimtsr County lall Commission tie office of (he County Super? visor st It o'clock today for ths pur soae of recolvlng and opening bids for the erection of a new jail and fitting same with steel cages. Messrs. C. O. Rowland, i. P. Booth and J. P. Olenn were present, but Supervisor P. M. Plttsi et-ofoYio chairman of the com? mission. Was unable to be present on eecoln' of Illness. Mr. Rowland act? ed .as chairman of the meeting. The bids Spumed were as follows: IOr the jail building: M ftarhy. (if,U4.lt. Simons-May rant Co.. IU.2Cn.00. B. W. Wlmbush. I14.g00.00 ID. McNu ty. fl5.t0S.0S. . C. and D. L. Orandy. 917,010.00. dotiere 4k Padgett. IM.20o.dO. W. R Marbeck, f 17.5 00.00. tSnr the steel work: Van Dorn Iren Works, Tool Proof Steel1, |2't.f42 Of; Besserter steel $22, tSld. Resouko Iron * Bridge Works. Tool Proof steel. f2S.2lt.fO; Besemer steel. $11,110 ot St?wert Iron Works, Tool Proof steel. Itf.ftS.OO; Bessemer steel. $23,. tit ee For building sod steel work: Roanoke fron k Bridge Works. Tool Proof steel. $33.500.?>0; Bessemer steel ftt.&OO 00. The resolution adopted by the Coun? ty Heard at Con>missl?n*re at Its last Sis Sling statine that It was the opinion of th# hoard that in view of ths sb normsl'iy high price of steel st thl* time? that the construction of the new Jail should be postponed until the Steel merket returns to its normal level, was presented to the commis? sion, and was received as information. It was decided to postpone sctlon on the bldn until Supervisor Pitts recovers sad Is side to attend a meeting of the coRMniaelon. The meeting was then adjourned until called to meet by the c harr man. i It |s bad enough for home folks to get sturk In the mud on one of our main thoroughfares, but on yesterday we felt very much embarrassed, when In going to the depot, we found Mr. y< Collum of the Sumte,- Motor Of) Stuck hard and fast with u new Dodge in the mire, which has b??en standing since the storm. This gentleman Is from our sister city. Huniter, where they mgke streets, snd not where they nave them torn up and then left In a bat condition. ? Manning Times. some progrsss. but not a great deal, nag sain made towards parking and planting ifrasn on the *tr p* between is* sidewalks and the street saving. A SUDDEN DEATH. Mr. .1. I,. Strothe* Died Tnesday Night of Apoplexy?Was III Only a Few Minuten., .From The Dally Item, Aug. 9. Mr. J. rA Strother died Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock of apoplexy af? ter a very brief illness, having been in \ apparent good health until stricken with the fatal illness. Mr. Strother was 4 years old and had been a res? ident of Sumter for many years and had many friends who will learn of his death with sincere regret. He is survived by his wife and three chil? dren. Miss Anna, George A. and I*en nte, and the following brothers and ?Isters: H. D. and George A. Strother and Mrs. Grand Payne and Mrs. John Bell, the last two of Lee county. The funeral services will be held at his late residence, 217 West Calhoun street, at 11.30 o'clock tomorrow, Thursday, morning, and the interment will he at Rembert church, Lee coun? ty, at 3 o'clock p. m., the procession leaving the house at 12 o'clock. , Death. From The Daily Item, Aug. 9. Mrs. Alice Shelor, wife of Mr. Rob? ert Shelor, died yesterday afternoon In Asheville, N. C, after a long illness, in the thirty-third year of her age. The remains wfu arrive on the even? ing train from Asheville, accompanied by Mr. Shelor and her mother, Mrs. H. J. Harby. The funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock tomorrow morn? ing at the residence of Mr. Henry J. Harby, corner of West Calhoun and Church streets, Mrs. Shelor was tho eldest daughter of Mr. Henry J. Harby and had spent all of her life in Sumter. Her death is the cause of profound sorrow to a large circle of relatives and friends, for from girlhod she had been one of the loveliest and most lorable young women of the community and all who knew her were won by the charm of her gracious manners and gentle dis? position. She is survived by her hus? band, two sons, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Harby, one brother, Mr. Hal W. Harby and one sister, Miss Aline Harby. REGULAR OFFICER APPOINTED. James B. Allison, Lieutenant Colonel of Second Infantry. Columbia, Aug. 10.?Capt. James B. Allison, Seventh infantry, U. 8. A., on special duty as provost marshal at Ft Puso, was appointed lleuter^nt col? onel of the Second South Carolina in? fantry yesterday by Gov. Manning, on the recommendation of the war de? partment. He will Join the regiment on Its arrival four days hence at Fort Bliss, near hi Paso. Capt. Allison suc? ceeds Lieut. Col. R. M. Claffy of Fort Motte, who was found dlsquallefld on physical examination, after many years In the service. < > if leers of the regiment at a con? ference early In the week agreed on five officers In the regular army, all of them South Carolinians, any one of whom would be satisfactory to them as lieutenant colonel. These names they submitted through Col Springs to Gov. Manning. The gov? ernor, having the welfare of the regl ment forentost In his mind, transmit? ted the list to the war department, asking that a selection from among the five be made. The department selected Capt. Allison and authorized his assignment to the post. Gov. Man? ning thereupon made the appoint ment. Born In York county, this State, and graduated In 1896 from the Clt adel, the military college of South Carolina, James B. Allison was ap? pointed by President McKinley in 1898 a second lieutenant in the Unit ed States army. Me has had consld |erable service In Alaska and the Phil Ipplnes, participated In the occupation of Vera Crux, was two years an In? structor at the army signal school In Leavenwotrh ami did notable work as instructor to the National Guard of the District of Columbia. During the last four years he has been on the Mexican border. When with his regi? ment he commands Company I, Sev? enth Infantry. Irately he has had the arduous and delicate task of main? taining order among the troops at Fl Paso. A KF.NTlTRY TRAGEDY. Prominent Physician of Henderson Mint by Outraged Husband. He nderson, Ky., Aug. 10.?Dr. M. C. Munt) one of clt; 's most prominent pyslclans nnd president of the school board was shot and Instantly killed to? day by Charles Wyne, v? ho accused Murin of breaking up his home. Wyne Was arrested. BRITISH WRECK RAPAFME. linden, Aug. lo.- The British con? tinue their steady pressure northwest of Poxleros. Further gains during the night are officially announced. Bapa | um? has been wrecked by the Brit ish guns and many Ares havs been ob? served la the city. m m>kf:i> D?lbaus n*;ki>ki>. Friends ami Well Wishers of Young Meh Knilstcd in National Guard Asked to Contribute to Fund for Y. M. C? A. Work on Border. The letter to Secretary liirchard of the local Y. at, C, A., printed below, is an appeal to the l'rietids and well wishers of the ?Suniter boys who have gone to the border with the South Carolina National Guard to do some? thing for their spiritual and moral welfare amidst the evil iniluences with which they will be surrounded on the border. The need for the Y. M. C. A. work in the border camps is clearly and forcibly explained in the letter and nothing need be added to what is so well said by Secretary Wilson. The matter that is put up before the Sum- j ter people for their consideration is the appeal for $100 from Sumter. Will they give one-tenth of the amount needed to carry on the work for the balance of this year? It is believed that they will respond to this call and that the $100 wil he raised quickly. It is believed there arc at least one hun? dred persons in Sumter who will be glad to give one dollar each for this cause, and it is suggested that the call be made for contributions to this fund through the Daily Item, that this paper receive the contributions, acknowledge the amounts received daily and when the total amounts to one hundred dollars turn it over to the treasurer of the Y. If. C. A. The Daily Item will undertake to do this work and will receive and acknowl? edge contributions,. One hundred persons?men, women or children?who will give one dollar each for the good of the soldier boys on the border are wanted, although ' larger contributions will be accepted, I of course, if the spirit moves any one 1 to give more liberally. , The letter of Inter-State Secretary E. O. Wilson to Mr. H. L. Blrehard follows: Mr. H. L*. Hlrchard, General Secretary Y. M. C. A.. Sumter, s. C. \ My Dear Blrchard: As you know, our South Carolina troops have been ordered to El Paso, and from there i will probably be sent to some border town. Here these men will face ev- ' ery temptation that the devil has ever hurled against man. Unless the most aggressive steps are taken, hundreds f of them are going down in moral de? feat. <>ur Interstate Committee has de- ' elded to accompany the troops. The i ? qulument used at Camp Moore was ! forwarded with the troop trains, and I| am Flanning t?> >;o personally to super? vise the inauguration of the work and j will remain until it is adequately j cared for. i I have spent the entire week in, Camp Moore at Styx and my soul has I literxlly been stirred within me as I, ther>3 stood fece to face with the tremendous need and marvelous op port anities for Christian sdrvice among these men. Never have I found such appreciation on the part of iny group of men for association work I as that manifested by these men. I | was In Camp when the order to move j a ma and the men were unanimous In their request that our work go with thom. The oHicers of both regiments joined most heartily in this and have agreed to defray a part of the expense of the work. are now calling upon our city ; associations to raise a special fund adequate to make possible an ag^gres- j slve work among these men on the j Texas border. The Columbia Assocla- ! tlon has already Responded and raised j over $200 and provided the tent and j equipment and are placing this at our j disposal to use on the border. We es- j tlmate that It will cost approximately $200 a month to operate this work and we are now trying to provide this budget until the first of January, as we feel quite suro that our men WM| remain in Texas for that length of time. I am writing to ask if you cannot raise at least $100 as a special fund for the maintenance and development of this .vork. If 1 could only repeat to you the Interview that I had with a numher ??f the young men In tiie camp during tin past week, I am fttrs you would go at this work with zest. .Most of the hoys to whom I refer aie n< tive ( hrlstlan fellows right out of our smith Carolina colleges. They were pleading for cooperation to nelp their comrades against their templa? te ons. I do trust that you will take this matter up with your hoard at once and arrange to provide a fund that will make it possible for us to siur.J by these young men. Please let mc i hear from you at your earliest con? venience. With kindest regards and best wish? es, I am, sincerely yours, B. G. Wilson. Charlotte.'July 8, 1916. COW THIEF SHOT. ; Negro Arrested Here Tuesday Morn? ing Was Shot While, Attempting to Escape on the Way to Manning. A negro who gave his name as Ern? est Khame was arrested on the charge of cow stealing in this city Tuesday ! morning by Constable Peavy, of Clar? endon county,*who had tracked him from the point in Clarendon from which the cows were stolen. The ne? gro had two stolen cows in his posses? sion, which he was trying to sell to Boyle's market, at the time the ar? rest was made. He denied stealing the cows, claiming that he had been hired to drive them to Sumter and sell them by another negro, who said they were his property. He professed to be willing to return to Clarendon and asserted his ability to clear him? self of the charge of stealing. On the way bark, however, he succeeded In freeing one hand from the hand? cuffs and attempted to hit one of the officers who had him in charge with an auto-jeck. The attempted deadly assault was frustrated by the officer shooting him through the shoulder and he was taken on to Manning and placed in jail. His wound is reported to be serious, but not mortal. RUSSIANS CONTINUE VICTOR? IOUS. Important Gains Near Stanislau Re? ported Today. Petrograd, Aug. 10.?The Russians have occupied Kryplin, a railroad junction near Stanislau, it is officially announced. They also reach the Monaster-ZysUa-Xizniow railroad at two points. WEST VIRGINIA FLOOD. ? Loss of Life VA*?Property Damage $9,000,000, Charleston. W. Va.. Aug. 10?The death toil is now estimated at one hun? dred and twenty-five, and property loss at $2,uuo,noo, in the valleys of Paint ('reek, Cabin Creek ana Coal river...... Candidate's Cards. Announcements of candidates will be printed in this column until the close of the campaign for $5. No cards accepted on credit. For Congress. I hereby announce myself as a can? didate for the Democratic nomination for Congress from the 7th Congres? sional District and pledge myself to abide by the rules of the primary. A. F. LEVER. For House off Representatives. I am a candidate for re-election to the House of Representatives from Sumter county, subject to the rules govern i the Democratic primary. A. K. SANDERS. I hereby announca that I am a candidate for re-election to the House of Representatives, subject to the ac? tion of the Democratic primary. DAVIS D. MOISE. For Magistrate. I hereby announce that I am can? didate for the office of Magistrate in the Fourth Magisterial District (Priva? teer) of Sumter County, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. 8. B. KOLB. , At the requtst of my friends I an 1 nounce myself as a candidate for the 7th Magisterial District, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. I am I in the race to a finish If I don't get I j bu' one voie. T. P. SANDERS, JR. ||Kf South Carolina ^^mml $950,000.00 LEADERS Our steady growth and new SiSfl accounts tell the story. ^^Tvf^W Safety and preparedness first *h aiu' at n" times? ^^ALx 0 ?Your patronage solicited, ^^Qq|9H C. 6. ROWLAND. H. L. McCOY, { ^^^W Piei Acting CaaVr. Burnwell, Aug. 9.?The first hale of South Carolina cotton <>f the crop of 1916 was bought on the local market here today by J. A. Porter, from B. 3, Brown, a negro farmer who lives near here. The price paid \v;is 17 cents a pound. The hale, which weighed 4CO pounds, was shipped by express to Harrett & Co. of Augusta, da. LANSING ON HIS JOB. "Washington. Aug. 10.?Secretary Lansing is hack at the State depart? ment. He denies t^.at lie asked and obtained Germany's permission to make public the last Lusitania note as was reported in today's morning newspapers. LIBERAL TERMS 1 are here extended to patrons. Correspondence relative to the $ opening of an account is invited. j! The Fir^t National Bank I SUMTER, S. C. I ; j The Oldest Banking Institution in the County * MOUNTAIN ?AND? SEASHORE EXCURSION limn ii???^?WM^^???????BSfc FARES FROM SUMTER Baltimore, Md. $12.25 Washington. D. C. $10.25 Norfolk. Va. $ 8.25 Richmond, Va. $ 8.25 Wilmington. N. C. $ 5.65 Ashevilte. N. C. $ 6.95 i And to about twenty-five other resorts In North and South Caro? lina ut correspondingly low fares, and the excursion fares apply from many oUier points In South Carolina and the Southeast. Tickets will be sold for all trains on V 1 Wednesday, August 16th, 1916 limited returning; to reach original starting point until midnight of September 1st, 11)10. Atlantic Coast Line The Standard Railroad of The South For fares, schedules, sleeping car accommodations and any de? sired Information, call on Oi V. Player, Ticket Agent, Sumter, S. O. The Farmers5 Mutual j Protective Association Of Sumter, Clarendon and Lee Counties It is the ambition of the officers of The Farmers' { Mutual Protection Association of Sumter, Clarendon and Lee Counties, S. C, to make the organization in- k valuable to property owners; to sell Fire Insurance at $ the Lowest Possible Cost; to save money for its mem? bers and to become the most dominant factor in the commercial life of our community. HAVE YOU JOINED YET? There is a Director in your Township. The Sumter Trust Co., Agt. SUMTER, S. 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