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-ftmm mi *A*m kStmluMcm at Hutuicr, ft' C m rtrcoHd Class Mailer. I PERSONAL. V r .i ml M I'm .1 A Horn \ hat ? Imvii called tn T?>I?m|o. I duo. on account oi the death of Mrs. Henry's mother. Mr. Ansley Yale a has gone to Jack? sonville. Flu., to visit his brother, Mr. At wood Yates. Mr. guay Wlllltord of Hartsvilb was In the city today. I>r. Hoyt Htearns of Concord, X. H.. Is visiting relatives in the city. Mrs. 8. C. Howlnnd, of Morristown. X. J., is vlaiting Mrs. Oco. I). Shore. Misses Dorothy Hums, Helena Hultman und Mary Adda Booth, spent the week-end at home from Win? throp. Mr. Leroy Jervey is In town for a few days. Lieut. Earle Rowland spent Sunday in the city. Miss Martha Smith has returned to her home in Beau font. Mr. Benjamin White and Mrs. Wig? gins, of Savannah, who have been visiting Mrs. A. D liar by, have re? turned to their home. Miss Olive Sturgeon spent the week? end with her parents in Greeleyvillc. Lieut. Gov. Bethea passed through the city this morning on his way to Manning. Mrs. C. F. Whitted and little Mary Martha have returned home after o pleasant visit to her sister at Macon, Oa. Mr. and Mrs. 11. I?. Scarborough spent the week-end with their son Alfred at Bast over. Hi ndlcraft Club. A most delightful afternoon was spent Friday at the hospitable home of Mrs. Halts Loyns by the Handi? craft Club. The time was busily spent In conversation and fancy work, after which business was discussed. The hostess served a delicious ice course. Those enjoying Mrs.' Loyns' hospitality were: Mesdames H. L Gantt, J. D. Lem mon, K. C. Klnard. K. P. Du Kant. D. J. Auld. C. U Tisdale. H. L. Crouch Hughs, J. M. Cuunley, J. A. Brown. Charlie Smith, and Misses Ntta Auld and Julia 8chworin. MTOTKR COTTON MARKER, P. O. BOWMAN, cotton Buyer. (Corrects* dally at IS o'clock Noon > Good Middling 29 1-2. Strict Middling 29 1-4. Middling 39. Strict Low Middling 28. HEW TORK COTTON MAttKCT lee/dye n,w n HIch bow ( bm# (Ho** May . 30.70 31.13 28.95 2ft.95 30.65 lul, . . 30.40 30.73 28.73 28.73 30.38 Oct . . 28.95 29.18 27.34 27.34 28.82 Dec . . 18.50 28.89 27.18 27.18 28.47 HKS. Si'MTU It SCHOOL. l'utrlotic I .inn tainmcnt and liberty Hund Kally. \<>t\s ithstanding the inclement weather of last evening a fairly good audu in v attended the patriotic enter? tainment and meeting at Hen. Sum ter Memorial School in Stutchu If township. <>nly a few of the male element of that township. or rather of that Hehool district. attended, but each one present subscribed for liberty Loan bonds, as did a couple of the ladles. Miss Minnie Fair Lykes. the em clent teacher of that school, and i her pupils exhibited splendid talent1 as musicians and in recitation, and the General Sumter Memorial School and its patrons clearly indicated their loyalty and patriotism. I*roRTam of the Evening. Welcome address by Chairman C J. Jackson, presiding. Song, "America," by entire aud? ience. Opening Invocation by Hon. R. D Epps. Address by Henry Edmunds ol Sumter Boys' High School. Recitation, "Plant Gardens," by Miss Leuna McCaakill. Address by E. H. Moses, Jr., of i i Sumter Boys* High School. Instrumental Duet by Misses Min? nie Fair L>kes and Christina Lee. Address by Mrs. Nina M. Solomons. Recitation, "A Soldier or Slacker," by Miss Esther Lee. Address by Hon. R. D. Epps. Instrumental Duet by Misses M. F. Lykes and Christina Lee. "Hilly Sunday," Loosening Fp Talk, by Mr. E. I. Reardon. The following parties subscribed for the amounts opposite their names W. II. Freeman.$500 Willie Freeman.1.00 Mis* Aurelia Meyer.100 T. S. Stuckey. 50 Qeo. L Mabrey.200 I Miss E. J. Neh.on. 50 S. Y. Tupper.100 V. G. Nelson. 500 Total.$1.000 ri:d cross notes. surgical Dressings Department. Mrs. W. D. Boykfn, supervisor ot Surgical Dressings, wishes the pub? lic to know that all supplies have ar? rived, and the work room is ready again. She also v/ishes to urge each and every woman to help, that unless more women volunteer their services, our quota can not be filled. At 11.3o this morning, there was one worker in the workroom. Are you going to let this condition stand? Belgium Heller Clothing. The Belgium Relief Clothing Com? mittee wishes to announce that 2, 520 garments, valued at $5,000 have been sent to New York. The commit? tee is to be congratulated on the splendid success of their work. A C ALL FOR REPORTS FROM SO? CIETIES. War Savings Committee Ask All So? cieties to Report What They Have Rom* so Far?Holes Must Increase What are the War Savings societies doing ? The committee is asking that ques tion, and there is but one way to lind out; the societies must report. The report is wanted of holdings through April 16th; they will be pub? lished as fast as they come in. The report should read: Abc W. S. S. organized April 1st; 2G members; stamps owned through April 15th, $92.50. Holdings of highest member, $25.25. The publishing of these reports will |tve interest to the members, and will show the various societies what the other societies are doing. Count War Saving Stamps as $5.ON each. The report should be sent to Mrs. C. L. Stubbs, or to H. A. Moses. All adult societies whether in the city or in the country are asked to report. Reports of the school societies have already been called for, and will bt read at the county school day exer? cises on the 19th. Stop Shouting and Start Shooting. Every man who isn't taking this war home to himself and making it a part of his life is a non essential. Every man who does not make the cause of his country the sub-con? scious thought back of every action of his daily life is not living up to the possibilities of his citizenship. He is not doing his part in the glorious work for the liberation of humanity from despotism. The shouting must stop and the shooting begin. We can afford to leave off singing "The Star Spangled Banner" long enough to go out and to keeptthat holy and sacred flag from defilement in the dirty paws of the German Kaiser?the paws that are dripping with the blood of murdered millions. Baseball Friday. The high school boys start hard practice today in preparation for their ?ante with Camden this Friday. The Camden team has defeated all op? ponents so far this season and they will attempt to keep their string ol victories intact. The game has been arranged so as not to interfere witl any other event in connection with Patriotic Day. Play will be com? menced promptly at 4 o'clock at the fair grounds. Admission prices of fifteen cents for ladies and school children and twenty-five cents for ad? ults will be charged in order to d s fray the heavy expenses of the visit ing team. A competent man will urn pire the game. Mrs. Willie J. Stuckey, of Bishop VtllOi spent the week-end with U?* sister, Mrs. Henry O. McKagen. (Hod Cross Notes?Annual Duos. Annual lied Cross duos are payable May ist. Let every Red Gross mem? ber help the committee by having ids dollar ready when the collector com?m round, regardless of whether ho joined the chapter last summer or during the Christinas drive. It is im? possible to have two campaigns, t>o May 1st has been decided upon in or? der that everything may be evened up. Red Cross Magazine. Every member of the Red CrOM should become a subscriber to "Tin* Red Cross Magazine." The price is only one dollar a year, and twenty-live cents out of every dollar subscription goes to tne local chapter. Besides bringing this much needed financial aid, the magazine is an education. The greatest writers and artists of the country are contributing their efforts, and from them, every reader can learn the message of the Red Cross. A magazine with such a message is ; more than a mere report, j So add another dollar to your J membership fee when the collector j comes around. Donations to Red Cross Chapter. ! The following donations have been received and appreciated at Red Cross headquarters: j Dick Anderson Chapter U. D. C. paid for furnishings of both work? room and classroom of the National , Surgical Dressings department, and If also sending a unit which works faithfully once a week. $23.75 was turned over to the chap fear by Mrs. Sidney Stubbs and Mrs. John Green, committee in charge, from the concert of the Wofford Glee Club. Mr. Henry Weinberg of Mayesville has given a bale of cotton to be sold at auction for the Red Cross. Mr. Edgar Skinner donated $14 to the chapter. j From the Bridge Tournament held last week, The Patriotic Club realized $52.40, which they have given for Red Cross U3e. The percentage given to the Red Cross from the Smith's Greater Shows amounted to $93.50. Death. .Mr. H. J. Wilson died Sunday. April 7th at his home near Pinewood. Mr. 'Wilson was about 60 years old. He is survived by four sons and two daughters. Teachers' Examination. The regular examination for those Jesiring to secure certificates to te**?h in the public schools of the itate will be held in Sumtsr, Friday. May 3rd, beginning at 9 o'clock. The puestions wdll be taken from the text? books last adopted by the State Board of Education. Applicants are requested to bring material suitable I to take the examination. By order of the State Board )f Education. J. H. HAYNSWORTH, bounty Superintendent of Education Potato Putter. ? Potato butter is being used in Eng? land as a Cheap substitute for but? ler, being made at a cost of less than ten cents a pound. Peel the potatoes and boil until Ihey fall to pieces and become floury. Then rub through a line sieve into a warmed basin 14 ounces of potatoes ;tnd add two ounces of butter or mar? garine and one teaspoonful of salt. Stir until smooth and then roll into balls and keep in a cool place. To make the appearance better use but? ter coloring. J. C. Galney, of the Jennings Qainey Furniture Co., has gone north to buy rugs and floor coverings. Dr. ami Mrs. J. W. Bradley left for Charleston this morning after Visiting Mrs. T. W. MeCollum. Mrs. Trills Williamson has gone to Hock Hill to attend the wedding of her sister, Miss Rebecca Hall and Mr. Wils< B Green, which will take place on Wednesday. AM STAMMXG?At Ellerbce's Mill a jock that took blue ribbon four COneecUtive years at State fair. C. A. BSUerbe. WE RAVI-:?In stock in our ware? houses in Sumter, tobacco, corn and garden and cotton fertilizer. Also Add Phosphate. Call or write us for ices. Southern Brokerage Co. Phone 89. FOR SALE?F. O. B. cars, Camp Jackson stable manure; very little straw. < 'ar load lots only. Chemi? cal and fertilizer value rated very high by Clemson college. A. A* j Strauss, umter, S. C. Fertilizers % We have in stock, or can make prompt shipment from Charleston: 16 per cent. Acid Phosphate. MIXED GOODS 8-3-0 8-3-3 TOP DRESSER 4-7^-0 4*7**2* 4-8-1 5-10-0 We advise you to place your orders at once for Top Dresser, as goods will be hard to buy later. HARBY ?B CO., Inc. U. S. Fertilizer License No. J-474. A MIGHTY PURCHASE OF NEW COAT SUITS Means a Mighty Good Chance for You. Every Suit Strictly the Newest and Mostly Samples. . Regular Prices were $22.50, $25. $27.50 & $30. Pick wft (1(1 your Suit, get your size and pay - - - - - - JjadVaUV SALE STARTS OA. M. TUESDAY, APRIL 16. NO CHARGES New Silk Dresses - A Sale, $14.95 Hmt 14 DMHM In the lot of FlncM Materials. You'll wonder l?ow such dn^ps run Ik* sold at. $11.0."? 2,000 yard* Xfl in. Pea Island PpivhIn, worth today MC. <?<?! > our* here at.|Bc Win new home die ->?'s <?,* Is'st t.liigluiin and IVrral* . m9M nt.,.$1.50 ANTICIPATE YOUR WANTS A Hot Summer Ahead Here ;tir ;i0 do/rn l?idie?.' I nlon Suit*. "Merode," the h*>*t good-* made, worth regular ?I?M and |1J|, Ankle length, knee length, l;o?v IrlMMit ?'l<\ Ml sJaai up to ? I. Knie at .Mo We ?eil SOJSfl ad\ls4- Um pun-huse of htm Siting-. Stamp j .. - ... Il "LA CAMILLE La Camille Corsets with Ventilo Back ? $3.50 to . $8.50 Vile or < <?\ r >>t titM \T $tMi ajg nmJk l NO APPROVALS | 65 New Ready-to-wear Hats at $2.98 All samples and different worth up to are quick, take your choice and pay .... $5.00. If you .$2.98 10 pieces :tfl in. C olored Skirtings, cheap at 35c, 40c. You can pick at 500 Children's Gingham Drceooe to g<> in sale at 75c and $1.00. 100 New Silk Parasols. All samples and emrth IS.00 to $1.00. <;<> in the sale ;lt.$i.?s BUY BUY LIBERTY Bois ?OR? BYE BYE LIBERTY. GET YOUR SHARE?THEY ARE MONEY SAVERS SCHWARTZ BROTHERS. Rale of ( < I VI >l ITS XT S20.00 Donl' Delay,