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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-05-13
CHEERFUL PROSPECTS
For Port Royal-- --rxpansion of Gov
ernment Interests Expected.

For Port Royal-- -rXpansfon of Gov
ernment Interests Expected.
The desire on the part of the govern
ment to acquire additional territory ad-
jacent to the naval station in this har-
Dor is self-evident fact that extensive
additions will be made to the magnifi-
cent plant now owned and operated by
the navy department here. The final
issue, to our way of thinking, will be
the completion Of an extensive and per-
fectly appointed navy yard commensur-
ate with the present and future needs of
the government. When it must be re-
membered that the large vessels of the
navy are new or very recently construct
ed, and may stand in little need of
present overhauling and repair, that in
few years they will all, more or less,
stand in need Of repairs of some
kind, and hence a large and COM
modious dry dock and its adjuncts
of a complete machine and re-
pair shop, and also q we'll appointed
navy yard, such as will be afforded
here will be in demand, and the de-
partment, knowing this, is setting its
house in order in good time The wis
dom of the govern nent in choosing this
site in our harbor for public work of
this character is recognized more and
more by those in authority in Washing
ton. Possessing, as we do, q most de-
lightful and healthful climate, deep
water approaches and close communi.
cation by rail and steam with every
part Of the world, we might say, We are
positive in the justness of our assertion
that no better place could have been
found on the South Atlantic coast for
the stupendous works that will finally
occupy the governmet reservation on
Paris Island in Port Royal harbor, a
harbor second to none in the world.
In the acquisition to the territory now
desired by the government will have
nearly, if not quite, a mile of water
frontage in cur harbor, which, with
some little dredging inshore at points,
will be acceptable anchorage for any
vessel in the navy.-Port Royal Pal
metto Post.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-05-13
ABBEVILLE ANXIOUS
To Be the Base Of An Important Sea-
board Air Line Spur.

A special to The State from Able
vile under date of the 9Th says: For
some time past there has been good
deal of talk concerning the constIuc-
ton of new railroad from Piedmont
aud Pelzer to some point ON the Sear
board Air Line. The Seaboafd Air
course as their shops are located hese
it would be advantageous to bring the
new road here, but surveys have been
made to other towns, small ones all OF
them, Calhoun Falls and Watts, but
this town is pretty sure OF getting it.
At least, Judging from the meeting held
here yesterday afternoon, the business
men are thoroughly alive to the situs-,
ton and are going to do all they can IN
financial way to have the road. The
sentiment expressed at this meeting
went to show that the citizens mean to
do the right thing and 80 bring the
road here.
The road as surveyed to Abbeville by
Belton and Due West from Piedmont
and Pelzer will be Al miles and will
cost S345, 200. As surveyed via Antre-
vile it will be A 1-2 miles and will cost
1869, 200. As surveyed to Watts via
Antreville it will be 45 1-2 miles and
will cost $40, 900. AS surveyed to Cal
houn Falls it will be::47 Ia miles long
and will cost S35l, 200. The differ
ense in the cost in bringing the
road here and taking it to Watts is
s., 900 in favor Of Watts, bnt the advan-
tags in bringing it to Abbeville are
worth $40, 900 more to the promoters OF
the enterprise. The Seaboard Air Line
shops are here, and since they are 70
operate the new road it would certainly
be great advantage to have it come to
their shops. Then the Southern
touches Abbeville and this new road,
therefore, by coming here will be IN
connection with the two greatest roads
doing business in South Carolina
There was q good deal of favorable
discussion at the meeting yesterday
afternoon, and the business men OF this
city are going to leave no stone un.
turned, but are going to talk railroad
until they get it, and are going to baok
this talk with cash, and so the road Is
about assured.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-05-13

The Columbia State says country
negro drove into that city peculiar
mule attached to an ordinary wagon
last week. The mule, which was an
ordinary looking animal, had si1 we'll
developed feet, four of which we're at
tached to the animals two front legs.
Two of the feet the mule used as If
nothing were wrong, the other two
were merely ornaments. The Ignorant
negro VINO owned him said thst he was
six years old-too old TO take of The ex-
ira feet. He did not seem to realize
that his mule in dime museum or q
side show would quickly put him above
the necessity of hauling and selling
wood.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-05-13

A negro named Jake Jeter was taken
before Magistrate Clarkson in Colum-
bis on the charge of stealing COW from
his mother and step-father, who live in
the country near the city. At the hear
ing it was developed that Jake left Co.
lumbia last January, going to Savan-
nah, Ga. He did not 60 out to his
mothers until several days after his ar
rival; when he did he took the
COW, that was in the stable,
70 the city and endeavored to sell
her. Before he could dispose of her,
ais step-father had notified the police
and Jake was arrested. The COW was
taken to the station. While the trial
was in progress, the State says, it was
brought out that the prisoner owned
the COW himself, wtereupon the case
came to sudden termination, the pris-
oner being discharged. He owned to
having mortgaged the COW to another
party, but he did not sell her.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-05-13
THE MAYORS Meeting.
The Convention Adjourns After
EIecting officers.
THE RIGHTS OF WHEELMEN.
City Ownership Of Electric Plants
and Water Works - About Good
Roads.

The Mayors Convention met in the
opera house in Spartanburg last We'd.
nesday in o two days. session. About
200 were present, and the discussions
were strong, short and pointed. ALI
the mayors seemed to be alive and In
earnest.
Prof. Holmes, State Geologist of
North Carolina, lectured on Roads
and Street improvements" His talk
was very suggestive and instructive,
and well illustrated with stereoptican
views.
The ownership of electric and water
works plants by the city was discussed,
resulting in favor of city ownership.
The subject of bored wells was,
brought up and was highly commended
by the representatives from Union,
Newberry and Chester. The wells have
been tested at these places and furnish
$50, 900 to 200, 900 gallons Of good water
daily.
Bicycle rights on streets brought out
some pretty lively talk, but as no agree
ment to the best plan could be arranged
the bicycles will roll on in the same old
way.
The punishment of children and fe-
male offenders proved difficult ques-
ton, which still remains unsolved.
Messrs. Simpson & Simpson Of
Glenn Springs, took the delegates to
Glenn Springs. where they were de-
lightfully entertained.
Mayor Calvert sent communication
to the convention expressing his regret
that he had not been able to attend the
meeting at all, owing to illness. 1t
seemed bad that the one who had been
the main person in getting up the con-
yention should not be able to attend,
and many were heard regretting
that Mayor Calvert could not be pres
ent.
Those present thought it best to make
the convention meet once year, 80 OH
GERS were elected for the year. The OFF,
GERS are ss follows:
President, A. B. Calvert Spartan
burg; vice-presidents, w. D. Morgan,
Of Georgetown; G.. F. Tolly, Of Ander-
FAINT, of Union; ". Mob. Sloan, Of
Columbia, and II. b. Evins, of New
berry; secretary and treasurer, W. T.
Richey, Lsurens.
Mayor Spratt, who acted as secretary
during the convention, was named as
secretary by the committee, but decIin-
ed on account of not having time to at
tend to the Office properly.
After close vote between Anderson
and Georgetown, the latter was se-
lected as the next place Of meeting.
The time will be the second Wednesday
in May.
A vote Of thanks to the people of Spar
tanburg and others for their entertain :
ment was passed.
A committee on legislation was ap-
pointed. Their purpose Is to make mu-
nicipal government more effective. The
following is the committee: A. B. CAL
vert, Spartanburg; g. F. Tolley, Ander-
son; W. D. Morgan, Georgetown, w.
Mob. Sloan, Columbia; John black,
Walterboro.
Though Mr.. Potter was unable to be
present, his paper was read by Mayor
Pro Tenn Carlisle.
The convention has been great sue
cess, and many things were learned IN
it. The mayors attended to learn, and
this shows that the town government OF
South Carolina is looking upward.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-05-13
ABIG DlsPENsARY SUIT.

w, A. vandercook Brings an lnjunc-
tion Suit Against the South Carolina
Dispensary Officers.
A suit has been begun in Charleston
In the United States circuit court which
may result seriously for the dispensary
law Of South Carolina. The suit is
brought by w. A. Vandercook & Co.,
of California, against Dispensary Com
missioner Vance, a number of State
liquor constables and all constab'es or
State officials acting under the dispen-
sary law. A perpetual injunction against
them is asked by the company, Irohib-
iting them from interfering with the
business of the company which may be
transacted with any and all individuals of
South Carolina who may be its patrons.
The bill of complaint filed is the result
of q recent seizure of carload of wine
shipped by Vandercook & Co. to Mr..
j. G. Simonds, of the above city. Mr..
Simonds is the cashier of the First
National Bank of Charleston, and while
all of the liquor was consigned to him,
the real persons for whom it is in
G6QO6Q were d SCOT6 VI IuOT6 VI pIlNdI0
citizens. These persons were to re-
ceive orders from Mr.. Simonds for their
respective share Of the carload of wine,
depositing at the same time in the bank
the purchase money, subject to the or
der of Vandercook & Co. Shortly after
the arrival of the liquor it was seized
by the constables and sent to Columbia.
The bill fled cites all the facts in the
case anu asks for $1,000 damages.
Judge Simonton has appointed May
18th as the day for hearing argument
on the case.
Assistant Attorney General Townsend
is now hard at work preparing the an
swer of the State to the complaint in
the Vandecook case in the United
States Court, which is a proceeding to
secure perpetual Injunction against
the State interfering with any liquors
shipped into the State from another
State in the original packages. 1t is
by long odds the most important case
against the d1spensary law that the
State has ever had to fight.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-05-13

The attorney general has recently
given the State sinking fund commits
sion another opinion as to the length Of
time for which loans to counties can be
made by the board. he had previou'ly
held that no loans could be made for q
longer or shorter term than one year.
According to this later decision, loans
are permitted for shorter terms than
one year; that q careful consideration
of the act made it apparent that the
term for one year meant not exceeding
one year, since as the loans are made
in March and must be repaid out of the
first taxes collected in November, o
loan cannot really be made for whole
year. This will be gratifying news to
many of the counties.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-05-13

The executive committee of the State
Fair met in Columbia last week and re-
vised the premium list There was a
full attendance of the committee with
the exception of President Childs and
Secretary Holloway, Who was detained
by sickness. The list was gone over
and in many of the departments the
premiums were increased In number
and value None we're reduced. The
list was turned over TO tho printer,
ard by June will be ready for thstrfbn-
ton.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-05-13

While Butler Turner, colered, was at
work in the excavation for she iounda-
ton of the ice factory at Pelzer, which
was about 20 feet deep, the elnbank..
ment caved in on him to the depth OF
eight or ten feet, burying him alive.
His lifeless body was unearthed and re-
moved as soon as possible, but 10 pow
er on earth could have saved hlrl, as 1t
is supposed that death resulted instant.
ly. Turner was about 25 years old and
lived in Williamson.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-05-13

Bnees-ssmmerson, the inventor,
says bis wife doesn't even know whse
budnesa be is In Gigga-Why has b
concealed It from herf Briggs-He =.
afraid she might get the impressaon
that be could do odd Jobs around the
hopse.-Lite. /.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-05-13

Lady in pony cart (who has made
several unsuccessful attempts to pass
persevering beginner occupying the
whole roadIUnless you soon fall OF,
sir, I'm afraid I shall miss my train
Punch.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-05-13

A special to The State from Black
vile, Barnville county, OF May 8, says:
A very distinct earthquake shock was
felt here at GAS this evening ac-
companied by very loud noise re-
sembling that of heavy thunder. The
shock was felt at Elko, Williston and
Wagner.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-05-13

It'sa wise woman that knows enough
not to say anything the next morning
when her husband has vet towel
around his head. ~ Il
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-05-13

THE GAsToN WARRANT.
The warrant against Colonel CASTOR
alleges that son or about the first day
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-24
GENERAL SPORTING NOTES.

w. r. Jones, well known on the turf as
the owner of Balwood and Charade, was
reported to he dying last night at his home
in Brooklyn. For number Of years his
horses were run under the name Of the
Belwood Stable, which was very sue
cessfui at the old Brighton and Gutten-
burg tracks.
The next entertainment Of the Olympic
Athletic Association at Athens, Pa, will
take place Tuesday night, October 8. The
star bout VIII probably be between Charley
Stroug, of Newark, NJ who defeated Joe
Butler i'm one round, and Walter johnson
colored, who defeated Steve O'DonneH
and Frank p Slavinlast winter at the Art
Athletic Club. ~
A decision has just been rendered by one
Of the courts in Cincinnati, Ohio, which is
valuable TO any wbeelman who wishes to
defraud his creditors. The Judge held in
case where creditor had levied upon a
bicycle. that q bicycle when actively
used In connection with his work, as in
collecting, etc, is personal property and
exempt from execution.
Raymond Smith, of Shannonville, Pa,
and Andy Higgins. ,of Eagleville, fought in
an old schoolhouse near the former place
on Wednesday night. Smith won after
seven rounds OF hard fighting. Bob Jeff
Ties was referee, Dave Harker timekeeper,
Jack Eanley and John Ryan seconded
Smith, while George Bird and Joe Birely
were back of higgins.
Jack DAILY, OF Wilmington, and Young"
CRITIC, Of Australia. have been secured for
the wind-up at the Quaker City Athletic
Club on Monday evening next, and both
men are now in active training for the
event. The preliminaries Will be as fol-
lows: Eugene Rowan VS.. "Crockey' 30 yle,
Dan Mcconnell VS.. /" Young" Smyrna, of
Chester: Frank Fisher, VS.. Dan Dougherty
and Billy Farren Ns.J. Woolam.
Pierre Lorillard rs retired from English
racing for the time being. and will leave the
conduct of his stable TO Lord William Beres
lord, who is Mr.. Lsrillard's partner The
millionaire manufactures of fine 'stin
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-24
NEW MEDICAL DISCOVERY.
A Positive cure for Dyspensta.


This may read as though we were put
ting IL a little strong. because it is gen
orally thought by the ma jority of PEG
pie that Dyspepsia in its chronic form
is incurable, or practically so. But We
have long since shown that Dyspepsia
is durable. nor is 1t such difficulu mat
ter Is 1t at first appears.
The trouble with Dyspeptics is tina,
tbey axe continually dieting, starvipr
themselves, or going 10 opposite OK
tremes or else deluging the already
overwhelmed stomach with '.bjtters. :,
after dinner pills. etc, which fpvari
ably increase the difficulty even If I'm
some cases they do give d slight tenn
porary relief. Such treatment of RI,
stomach simply makes matters worse.
What TIE stomach wants is rest Now how
can the stomach becsme Rested, recuper.
ated and at the slme time the hodv
nourished and sustained.
This is the great secret and this is aIso
the secret OF the uniform success ~
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets This is a
comparatively new remedy, but it's sic
cess and popularity leaves no doubt ar
TO it's merits.
nc AdDi'te VIII niSeSt TIE 1000 any
way. regardless IF condition of stomach.
The sufferer from Dyspepsia, according
to directions. is to eat an abundance of
good, wholesome food ana use the IA blets
tefore and after each meal and the res,,t
will be that the food will be digestefl M
matter bow had your dyspepsia may be.
because as before stated. he IA blets win
digest tie food even ff the stomach is
wholly inactive. To illustrate our meaning
plainly, IL you take 400 grains of meat.
eggs or ordinary food and place it fin a
temperature of 81 degrees, and nut with
IL one OF stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets it
will digest the meat or eggs almost an
perfectly as ff the meat was inclosed
within the stomach.
The stomach may be ever so weat vat
these tablets will perform the work of
digestion and the body and brain will be
properly nourisbed and at the same time
a radical, lasting cure of dyspe psia VIII
he made because the much abused stosna fb
viii be given, TO some extent, a much need
ed rest. Your druggist will tell You that
Of the many remedies advertised to cure
dyspepsia none OF them has given 90 com.
plete and general satisfaction Is Stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablets, and not least in Inn
portance fn these hard times is the fact
that they are also the cheapest and reve
the most good for the least money.
A little book on caus. and cure OF
stomach trouble sent free by addressing
Stuart Co.. Marshall, Mich.
se20,22.24
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-24
SOUTHERN RAIL WAY.
,schedule in effect July A. 1879

Autrains arrive and leave PENNSYLVANIA
Passenger Station
s:I2 n.-DaiIy. local for Danville Char
| Iotte and way stations, connects at Mands-
sas for Strasburg, Harrison burg, and
StauutSn daily, except sunday, and NJ
Lynchiurg with the NorIolk ana Mes 6sl,
daily, for the Natural Bridge and Lex
| tngton. ,-x,rrD Sr,rrs
FAST MAIL, carries Pullman buffet
sleepers, New York and Washington to
Jacksonville, uniting at SALISBURY Nth
Pullman Sleeper no Ior su "a and and
Nashville, Tenn, and at Charlotte with Pull
man Sleeper for Augusta. Pullman Bd1ret
Sleeper New Yorkto New Orleans, connect-
ing at Atlanta for Birmingham and Mem
phis Solid train, Washington 70 New
Orleans without cnange. Sunset personally
M This m ain every "Wednesday San Fran
4.Oi D. m.-LocaI for Font ROYAL, stras-
burp and Harrisonburg. WIFE connection tof
Staunton. daily, except sunday;
45l ID. m,-Daily. local Tor Chariotees-
Vile h,o- sa,x,~ox WI
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., VESTED LED. LINZ
ITE.D composed of Pullman Vestibuled
sieepers. dining cars sno 1Ss q, eoS Nasn
VILE Tenn. via Asheville. knOxviile and
chattanooga: New York to Tampa, via
Charotte Yn2s 70 Memahis anu Via 'f Biz
mineham: New York to New Orleans, via
Atlanta and Montgomery. NestlDuied day
coach washington TO Atlanta. Southerr
Railway dining car. Greensboro 70 Mont
gomery. ~-o--ss- ~, 1~,,,,
DIVISION leave Washington 9.O1 a. m.
daily, 90 p. m. and 4.45 D. m. daily, ex-
cept sunday. and 6.25 D. NJ. sunday only
for Roun Hill: 432 o. ID. daily. except 5 I'M
day for Leesburg, and 6.25 D M. daily for
Herndon. Returning, arrive at washing,
ton S.26 g. M and $40 D. m. daily; and
500 d. IN. daily, except sunday, from
Round Hill. and 7.06 a M daily, except
Sunday, from Hernd0n, and S-o4 a. N
daily, except Sunday, from Leesburz
Through trains from the South arrive as
Washington 6.42 a. m, go u. m. and
0.25 o. m. daily. HarrisonDurg, II 40 n
M. and 9.25 D. m daily, except sunday,
and $50 n. IN. daily from Charlo ttesvllle.
Tickets, sleepln car reservation and in-
formation furnished at offices, 5l1 and
1900 Pennsylvania avenue, and at PenH
sylvania Railroad Passenger station.
w. III. GREEN, Gen Supf-
y. NJ GULF. Traffic Manager.
w. a. TTRk, Gen. Pass. Agent.
H s. BROWN Gen. Agt. Pass. Dept.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-24

tag will spend the winter on his house
boat in Florida waters. The mare Auisette
will arrive In this country shortly. She Is
to be sent to the Rancocas stud for breeding
purposes.
George Walbridge, Lafayettes famous
half back, is a sick man, and has been laid
off indefinitely, by the doctors orders
This is q sad blow for football circles, as
Walbridge is one of the teams mains stays.
Kid Mcfarland has been matched to
meet Jack Everhardt again. The men will
battle fer $4,000 uarantee and so per
cent OF the gross receipts before the Tulane
Athletic Club of New Orleans. The con-
test will take place on October 10. The
local patrons of pugilism favor Mozart
land. Those who saw their recent fight
were of the opinion that Mcfarland was
more than match for the Louisianian
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-24
"olivette" at the Columbia

The Castle Square Opera Company pre-
sentcd Audrsn's 'Olivette" at the Colum-
bia last night, and VIII contin ne il for the
balance OF the week. This old favOrite has
not been seen here in d number of years,
and it's reproduction brings IL back almost
a curiosity. It is light and tuneful, though
palpably ,rite, and the audience, large for
the rainy night, was pleased. Raymond
Hitchcock gave himself free rein ia the
comic role of Coquielicot and made deal
of fun. Grace Golden was Olivette; Joseph
Sheehan, Valentine; Lizzie Macnichol, the
Countess. and Melville Stewart WAS De
Merrimac. They did as Wen as their op.
portnities permitted Fencing Master
next.