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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-23
Why take Jof1nson's
Chill & Fever Tonic?
Because 1t cures the
most stubborn case
ofEever in ONEDAH.
Young America.

It was not a modern American
writer who, discussing the children,
wrote of them thus: "How many
are there who will give place to a
man out of respect to his age and
dignity They are sbrewd men al
ready and know everything. They
arc in awe of nobody, but take
themselves for their own example. I"
These were the words of Piny tho
younger used in one of his famous
letters during the first Christian
century. but they will strongly ap-
ply to much of the young America
of teday.-Philadelphia Ledger.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-23

Governor Elierbe has already
yoeitiysly announced his candi-
asncy fos r. election. A special
% TIE State one day recently said
that Mr. w z Mciowan, of Able
ville, rould be in the race,
md from all accounts 1t seems
thai ex-C Congressman George d.
Tillmaa viii enter the contest.
There Il lots Of opposition to
6esefnor Ellerbe but it will be
= very diihcult matter to defeat
hin. The precedent has long
,iace been established TO give a
Governor iw0 terms If he SO de
sired il, and this rule has not
been broken since the days of
Hampton. In every case where
tie Governor only served one
Term, Il was not bis desire to be
fe-esected. unless exception be
nads in Governor Sheppard, who
sncceed.d q two-ierm Governor
attes the eandidancy Of. John
Peter Richardson WAS full grown,
and Sheppard had but a short
time 20 make record for himself.
Ellefbe may or may not have
two terms, bat 1t IS our opinion
That. be will be reelected unless
some very strong and popular
man opposes him.
McGowan is a good man; and
popular. Tillman has thousands
~ ardent admirers aud supporters.
Either one OF these would make
inst as acceptable a Governor as
Ellerbe-or more so-yet We do
dot believe that either of them
caa defeat the present chief ex
srutive.
The indications point to a pro-
hibition candidate for Governor
next ye r. We believe that un
less the Legislature in January
passes son.e acceptable liquor bill
that there will be candidate
brought ont by that party. If
there is such candidate in the
Held he will receive much sup
port from all factions. Ee will
doubtless be . pure man, and will,
therefore, command the respect
and admiration of al men regard
less ot faeiional affiiiaiion. This
move on the part of the prohibi
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-23

tloni>ts wouli conplicate the
political chess board to such an
extent that prediction As to the
fina! outcome would be but mere
.uess- work.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-23
CHIEF CAUSE.

Unhealthy urine from unhe2itny
kidneys is the chief cause of bladder
trouble. So the womb. like the blad-
Der, was created for one purpose, and
il not doctored too much is not liable
to weakness or disease, except in rare
cases. 1t is situated Of and very close
to the bladder, therefore any pain.
disease or Inconvenience manifested
in the kidneys. back. bladder, or un'-
nary passage is often. by mistake, at
tributed to female weakness or womb
trouble of some sort. The error is
ensily made and may be as easily
avoided. To find out correctly, set
your urine aside for twenty four hours
sediment or settling indicates kid
ney or bladder trouble. The mild
and the extraordinary effect of DR.,
Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great ki6-
ney, and bladder remedy is soon rea-
lized. II you need medicine you
should have the best. At druggists
fifty cents and one dollar. You may
have sample bottle and pamphlet,
both sent free by mail. Mention the
County Record and send your address
to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, n
Y. The proprietors Of this paper
guarantee the genuineness Of this Of
fer.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-23

Not an island has risen or sunk
from sight in the Pacific ocean tn 81
years, and geologists say that nature
is resting for future mighty effort.
A geologist predicts that within 81
years q sonvulsion of nature will
sink the whole of New Zealand 50
feet below the surface of the sea.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-23

A German scientist recommends
bromine for sterilizing water. One
grain is sufficient to destroy the
bacteria in quart, and the bromine
can be aftsrward neutralized by am
nonia 30 as to give clear, tasteless
Water.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-23

Sixteen apple ants for admis
sion 10 the Bar passed satisfactory
examinations before the State
Supreme Court last week. Among
them was one negro.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-23

A specialist in nervous diseases
says that women should sleep at
least nine hours at night and ono
hour in daytime. In these busy
days it is the exceptional woman
who can follow, or who does follow,
the latter part of this prescription.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-23

Each year about SO. .ooO is exrend-
cd in sprinkling the streets Of Lon
don with sand to prevent the horses
from slipping.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-23

To CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative BromO Quinine
Tablets. All Druggists refund the
money if IL failes to cure. 25c.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-23

We have a nice line of dress
goods, shoes and trunks, cheaL;-
Stacklev.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-23
MAY GO TO A VOTE.
WILL THE PEOPLE DECIDE THE
LIQUOR PROsLEMP
Whotis Said About the Question of
the o. p. Store--9redctions
Impossible.

The prohibitiGniSt> of The State
are very active just now. They
are moving along very quietly,
bu: those WHO are in 4 position to
know seem to think that something
will drop" before very lons. The
politicians are watching every
move, however quiet and appar-
emily insignificant, with keen in
tereSt. The coming Legislature
will have a tough nut ~ crack il
solving the dispen<ary problem
Governor ElierDe promises that his
message to his General Assembly
Will be devoted almost exclusive
ly to the whiskey question. JUS
what recommendations he will
make it not konwn.
Tire Columbia Stale in discus
sing the matter last Saturday
sail.
As the time draws near for the
assemblin. of the State le.iSla
iure in annual sessicn n the various
members of the g-neral assembly
who happen in the capital city
are discussing more generally the
liquor situation. One cannot bu,
be surprised at the DRIFT OF all
their remarks. 1t may be sum-
med up in the statement that they
do not know exactly which is best
to be done. So far none of them
have been heard to suggest any ma
terial changes in the dispensary
in fact, taking The liquor ques
tion as il whole, they all seem TO
entirely at sea.
In the last few days there has
been considerable talk about turn
ing whole business over TO the
people Ia settle at the ballot box
In other words 20 leave the liquor
problem to a general election
aud let the people 90 10 The ballot
box expressing their preference
(l) for dispensary, (2) for pIohl,
bition, and (3) for high license
under the constitutional restric.
tiOns, the general assembly abid-
ing The result. A prominent State
senator few days ago said that
this was the only way h saw OF
settling the matter to The salts
faction of the people as whole.
The dispensary advocaies claim
that the mass of the people want
the ci>pensary as it is, o. P. or nc
o. p. thrown in: the same thing
is true ofthe prohibitionisGs as to
their system of control, a'd the
high license people believe that
the people of the State will vote
down the dispensary and prohi-
biiionition.
IT does not appear that il is &C
ing to be an easy undertaking
either, to devise way of getting
at the o. p. BUSINESS within the
United States law. II IA high Ii
cense is imposed npon the o. p
agencies the UnitedStates law will
require that 1t be also imposed mp,
on the dispensaries. and will come
in an act of South Carolina su-
preme court which prevents the
State from licensing its own agents
Some have suggested the plan
Of putting the o. p. agencies on
the same basis as dispensaries-
under the control of the unity
board of control in all respects,
requiring them to make reports
as dispensaries have to do. and
also requiring them to sell at the
prices as dispensers. The trouble
about this is hat the State di<pen
sary has to make about thirty per
cent on the liquor before 1t goes
to the local despensee; then the
additional profit must be made
4
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-23

In Great Britain IL persons in
every !, 900 keep a carriage.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-12-23
Why take J0hnsOn's
Chill & Fever Tonic?
Because it cares the
most stubborn case
OfEever i'm ONE DAY.

Candy CIthar';c. c;:rP constipation forever.
loc Sc nc C. G.. ia.i,. uruyriSts refund MONEY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-18
LECTURE BY MISS CONNIE
Meeting to Arrange for that Event
and . Reception.

Meeting to Arrange for that Event
and . Reception.
meeting was held last night at the
office Of Mr.. Dominick I. Murphy, ex-com-
missioner Of pensions. in the Hoffman
building. 10th and F streets northwest, to
arrange for a lecture, to be given here
about December Is. by Miss Maud Come.
1t 10 intended to give the young lady pub
lie reception. to be held. most likely. the
same evening as the lecture.
Miss Come is In this country to devote
her talents as a lecturer in behalf of the
movement commemorative Of the Irish re-
bellion Of 1898, which will be celebrated in
ireland next summer.
meeting and Mr.. P. J. Haltigan secretary.
1t was decided to hold a public meeting
soon at one of the halls of the city to fur
ther the object. Notice. Of this will be
given later. A committee consisting Of
Messrs. ]. P. O'Laughiin, NJ. P. Sullivan
and Patrick OFarrell was appointed to
make suitable arrangements in respect to
report by next Monday evening, at which
time another meeting will be held at the
offices of Mr.. Murphy.
Among those present at the meeting last
evening were Messrs. D. 1. Murphy. Patrick
O'F'arrell, ]. d. OConnell, John Moran, p.
T. Moran, Felix Brannigan of the Depart
ment Of Justice M. E. Urell, Maurice Fitz-
gerald. e. A. Moseley. secretary interstate
commerce commission; ]. P. O'Laughlin,
James Lackey, ]. J. Gallagher, MD; Ar
thur Small, J. ]. Purcell, J. McEnerney,
T. D. Keleher. VI. P. Sullivan. J. Hartnett.
John NJ. Keough. William Ryan, T. ]. Sui
Ivan and p. ]. Haltigan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-18
Mr.. and Mrs. Lent's Recital.

A large audience assembled at the Uni
versalist Church last night to hear the
violoncello and piano recital given by MT.
and Mrs. Ernest Lent, assisted by Miss
Lucia Nola, soprano. The audience was
church, but it was appreciative in the ex-
treme. and several encores were responded
to. The program was chosen with skill,
and the numbers gave Mr.. Lent ample op-
portunity to show his skill on his chosen
instrument as well as affording Mrs. Lent
the chance to display her proficiency on
the piano. The recital was opened with
Rubinstein's sonata for cello and piano,
effect. 1t was given in its entirety, and
proved to be the most attractive feature Of
the evening. Mr.. Lent also played the
cavatina from the Queen of Sheba," Cuts
"Cantabile' and Napravnik's "Berceuse,"
Saint Saens' lie Cygne" and a gavotte
by Pepper, as we'll as playing the cello
obl1Gato in a vocal number. In all OF these
Mr.. Lent's ability as cello artist was
plainly apparent, in one bringing out his
sweetness of tone, in another his power of
Interpretation and in still another demon
strating his executive skill on the instru-
ment. Mrs. Lent's efforts on the piano were
received with every mark of appreciation.
She played Cha minade's La Lisonjera"
and "Calirrhoe," the Schubert-Liszt ar
rangement of the 'Serenade." Mr.. Lent's
1.-TWO Meditations" and LISTS Polonaise
in e major. Mrs. Lent's work sparkled
with brilliancy and life as we'll as sweet
ness of tone. Miss Nola sang MY Mar
Love and Thomas "A Summer Night"
being accompanied by Mr. Lent, except in
.he lost named, when he played the cello
ohligato.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-18
Current Events Considered.

Harmony Council No. 10, held it's regular
of Good Templars were represented at the
session of Minnehaha Lodge Tuesday even
ing by committees on current events. Mrs
Mary Lewis was elected recording secre-
tary, vice Miss Ida Brian, resigned, and
was installed in office by Lodge Deputy
Stewart, with Mrs. Carrie Smith serving
as installing marshal. In the conference
of committees discussion upon the best
means of promoting interest in lodge work
by utilizing current events bearing upon
the cause of temperance the following took
part: Miss Estella Foster, and Messrs
Jesse c. Suter, A. N Garfield, John G.
Smith. II. r. Stewart, Henry F. Smith,
Will McHenry and S. w. Russell The
lodge will celebrate. with open doors, its
thirty-second anniversary next Tuesday
evening
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-18
CITY AND DISTRICT.

BANQUET GLOBES & co
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-18
STANDING COMMITTEES.
Associated Charities Announce.
Choice Of Xorkera

<AssOCAatc9 Snaflu1eo Announces IfQ
Choice Of Workers.
AT meeting of the board Of managers
or the Associated Charities, at the central
Office. sl1 G street northwest. yesterday
afternoon. b. T. Janney was unanimously
elected chairman. The standing commit
tees were announced as follows:
Executive committee-B r Janney, chair
man; MI J. W. Babson, Miss X p. Hos
mer. COL George Truesdell and DIR. W. X.
Van Reypen.
Finance committee-Col. Archibald Hop
kins chairman: Maj George H Harrics,
Mr.: F. L. Moore. Mr.. T. w. Smith and Mr..
g. W. Woodward.
Committee on division organization-Miss
Florence p. Spofford. chairman: Maj.
George III. Harrtes. Miss X. p. Hosmer Mr..
r L. Moore. DR.. Charles p. NELL and Rev.
c. A Smith.
Auditing committeeman. J. II. Brad
lord chairman: DIR. Charles p. Neill. Dr.
M. ID. Peck.
A meeting of the finance committee Will
be held on Friday to prepare plans for
raising money for the support of the organ
ization. Annual subscriptions are now dua
ana should be sent to the treasurer, Mr..
John JOY Edison. Washington Loan and
Trust building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-18
An Old ARRAY.

William Edwards and Peter Carter en-
gagged n little difficulty about three
months ago in o street alley. a woman
being at the bottom of the trouble. When
the police reached the scene they found
Carter in need of surgical attention and
that Edwards had made his escape.
Edwards was not found until yesterday,
when he was captured by Detective Baur
In the Police Court today Edwards and
Carter were charged with engaging in an
affray, and Edwards was alleged TO have
assaulted Carter Hearing in both cases
was continued until tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-18
Travellers, Protective Annexation.

A meeting of the Travellers Protective
Association will be held Friday evening
in the parlors Of the Metropolitan Hotel.
President Isaac Cans has received notice
that the supreme president. Mr.. Joseph
Wallastein. and the supreme organizer,
Mr.. Guthrie. will pay the association a
fraternal visit. The election of officers
will take place. 1t is expected a large
number OF the business men of Washington
will be present.
This organization is the only branch thas
the Travellers Protective Association has
in the District of Columbia. The organi-
cation committee consists of Charles B.
Fondar. R. P. Andrews and James Sum-
n.erville. But little difficulty was exoeri-
enced. 1T is said. In securing the requisite
number for member ship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-18
AFFAIRS IN GEoRGErowN.

social EventS-COntemplate Revival
Services-TyphOid Fever Cases.
There was a pleasant social party given
last evening at the residence of Mrs. Baker,
2O64 S5th street. which was in the nature
of masquerade. Most of those present
were masked and wore costumes. The
evening was spent In dancing and singing.
Refreshments were served. Among those
present were Miss Bessie Ager Miss Mary
Wills. Miss Alice Evans. Miss Blanche
Garratt. Miss Dove. Miss Ulrick, Mrs. C.
Ager. Mrs. Randall. Mrs. Callahan, Mrs M
Hillery. Mrs. Baker. Messrs Edward Ager,
surprise party was rendered Bertha.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Morton, last
evening at their home on GEORGETOWN
heights. Dancing and games were in
ouIged IN until a late hour. Solos were rem
dered by Miss Pearl Morton and others. A
oountiful collation., consisting Of all the
da1nties OF the season. was served Some
OF tnose present wer Masters Edward
bolt. Harvey Davis. Lewis Baker, Henry
Garnett. Charlie Holt. Freddie Schlosser,
George Baker. Ernest Morton, Norman En-
CELLS, Richard Engells. Norman Morton,
william Holt. Ernest Wilson, Misses Pearl
Norton. Nellie Schlosser, Gertie Schlosser,
Bertha Morton, Carrie Holt Belle Hazel,
Maggie knopp, Nora Holiday, Anna Cham
berialn, Katie Callahan. Mary Wood An
ME Lowe. Theresa Schlosser, India Baker,
ruby Norton. c. Oracle Storch. Eva Nor
ton, Ivy Lowe, Mrs. John Schlosser. Mrs.
William Carroll, Mrs. Morton and Mrs.
Ellis.
In anticipation Of the revival services to
be inaugurated next Sunday evening at the
west Washington M. E. QSouth) Mission,
on $50 street between Q and R streets, a
preparatory meeting was held Tuesday
evening. Discussion was had of the fol-
lowing topics: Essentials of Revival
Work by Rev. J. w. Beall: 1.-The Spirit
Necessary to Succeed by Mrs. Richard
ID. Bryan; How to Get the Unconverted
to Attend" by Miss Lizzie Graves; How
Can We Best Assist the Pastor?" by Mr..
Walter B. Payne; Promises of the Bible
That Insure Success" by Mr.. Oliver p.
johnson.
Within a week past three deaths, the
only ones occurring in this section of the
city. have been attributed to typhoid fever,
and there are other people who are con-
nned to their nones suffering with the
same. The attention of The Star reporter
was called to the matter by a well-known
physician, who stated that he had more
cases of this disease now on his hands than
he ever knew of at any one time before
This came physician stated that there was
comparatively little diphtheria prevalent.
not over one or two cases, but typhoid
fever seems to be increasing
There will be an entertainment tomorrow
evening at the Gay Street Baptist Church
at 1:45 O'Clock, at which the attraction will
be talking machine, with a varied pro-
gram.
Mr. J. T. Payne of 1904 O street, who has
been so seriously i'll, is almost entirely re-
covered.
The lunch and supper series given at Ma
sonic Hall by the ladies of Mount Tabor
Church closed this afternoon.
A three-night festival and bazaar at the
Congress Street NJ. P. Church was inaug-
urated last evening. There was a good
crowd present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-18

There was pleasant gathering last even
ing at the residence of Mr.. e. Southland
Parker. 1920 10Th street, when directors and
employees of the Columbia National Bank,
the presidency Of which institution Mr.
Parker resigned last June, presented him
with q case of silver knives and forks.
This testimonial of the esteem and regard
In which Mr.. Parker is held was presented
through Mr.. o. G. Staples. who made
some appropriate remarks. A set of hand
somely engraved resolutions were also pre-
sented Mr.. Parker expressed his apprecia-
ton of the gift, and also Of the kindly feel
ing expressed, in suitable words. The Wis
itors were then entertained by Mr.. Parker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-18
NOTED CROOKS ARRESTED.
Two Groups Arraigned Today I'm tho
Police Court.

Two Groups Arraigned Today I'm tho
Police Court.
Detective Weldon was the complaining
witness today In the Police Court against
four white men, Frank Thompson, William
H. Turner, Thomas Clark and Israel Her.
sey, arraigned before Judge Scott, as sus-
picious characters.
Il arrested these men last evening on
Pennsylvania avenue" stated the detec-
tive. Thompson is a professional thief,
and we had him locked up during the in
auguratfon period last March. At that time
he had a gang with him and he IL SO equip
PED this time. Thompson usually works
stores. He is sneak thief, and a good one.
THESE other men are rooming with him in q
house on Missouri avenue. His scheme is
to peddle goods in stores. He engages the
attention Of the proprietors or clerks while
the gang does the stealing.
The last time he did any work in this
city" continued Detective Weldon, he
sreaked a whole case of razors from a store
at 1th and 1 streets. and sold them at Jack
son City. Thompson's picture Is in the
rogues' galleries Of all the large cities"
Thompson told the court that he made a
mistake eight or nine years ago, and had
been trying to get on his feet ever since,
put 1t seems. he said he Is unable to do 30.
He was trying to earn an honest living, he
said. peddling blotting paper and pads.
The other men declared that they were
innocent or any wrongdoing. They met
Thompson at Benning. they said. and con-
scented to assist him In peddling the blotting
paper.
Judge Scott. In disposing Of the matter.
sent Thompson to the workhouse for ninety
days. Hersey for sixty days, Clark for
thirty days, and he discharged Turner from
custody.
Thompson made an earnest plea to be per-
mftted to leave the city at once but with
out avail.
Another group of suspicious characters
was arrested last evening at the Baltimore
and Ohio depot by Detective Hartigan and
Policemen Horn and Gordon of the sixth
precinct. They gave their names as Fred
Moody, Henry L. Marshall and Louis Row.
land. According to Detective Hartigan,
Moody is a well-known pickpocket, and It
was charged the trio was endeavoring to
work the crowd.
Judge Scott sent Moody to the workhouse
for ninety days. Marshall for thirty days
and Rowland for 100 days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-18
Royal Arcanum Entert.,n.

The first of series of complimentary en-
tertainments to be given by Oriental Coun-
Gil. No. 312. Royal Arcanum, took place
last evening at Typographical Temple. on
G street northwest. More than three hum
dred members and guests. including their
ladies. listened with attention and an
probation to a pleasing musical program.
after which refreshments were served. The
floor was then cleared for dancing. The
committee IN charge was composed of
James T. Shaftoe. e. A. Mess. DR.. r. Par
sons. DR.. Geo. B. Heinecke Ed. Swain.
Clinton Gapin and T. J. Landergren.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-18
Threatens to Kill Himself.

A young man named Bernard Penny, IN
Ger the influence of liquor, pretended he
was going to cut his throat with a razor at
Hills dining room CORNER of 18th and C
streets yesterday afternoon. The reason
he assigned was trouble with his sweet
heart.
During his conversation with the res
taurant keeper he took a razor from his
pocket. but was deprived of it before he
could use it Policeman Schuyler was then
called in and he locked Penny I'D at the
hrst precinct station. The charge against
him was intoxication. He was released
when he had recovered from the effect of
his potations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-18

Forty-two members of the recently or
ganized Washington City Troop were mus
tered into the District of Columbia Ma
tional Guard last evening. the oath Of en-
listment being administered by Lieut. Col.
Charles H. Heyl, adjutant general of the
District of Columbia militia. The official
designation of the troop will be either the
list Separate Company or Troop Al
Prior to the muster in. Mr.. Edwin H. Pills.
bury was chosen first lieutenant of the new
cavalry organization.
Wednesday evening of each week will be
the regular drill night of the troop. Until
permanent quarters are assigned, Lieut.
Pillsbury's command will meet at the
armory Of the Washington Light Infantry
Corps.