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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-02

The most courious thing about
the insane rush Ia Alaska is that
the proportion of FOOLS in the
world 1Oes not seem TO he mater,
ia'ly dacreased.-New York Fri.
,bune.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-02

Editor Pulitzer's Endorsement of
republicanism reads like an imita-
ton of Mr.. Dana's unquenchable
bursts of y l-2 cents patriotism.-
Atlanta Constitution.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-02

And when the price of bread
goes up, what are the poor wage
earners to do? Is Mr.. Mckinley
or the gold organs preparing to
double wages?-Atlanta Censtitu-
ton.
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Dated May 16. 1897.
TRAINS GOING SOUTH.
No. 35.s
Leave Florence 3:5 a. IN.
Leave Kingstree
Arrive Lanes 4:4Sa m
Leave Lanes AIS a. IN
Arrive Charleston 5:6J a. IN
No. 23.*
Leave Florence 1885 p. m
Leave kingstree 500 p. m
Arrive Lanes 9:lo p. m
Leave Lanes 9:l5 y. N
Arrive Charleston 1850 p. m
No. So
Leave Florence
Leave Kingstree
Arrive Lanes
Leave Lanes 1852 p. m
Arrive Charleston 9:25 p. m
TRAINS GOING NORTH.
No. 49,
Leave Charleston $50 a. m.
Arrive Lanes 7:05 a. m.
Leave Lanes 7:05 a. m.
Leave kingstree 1923 a. IN.
Araive Florence S:25 a. M
No. 32s
Leave Charleston 500 p. m.
Arrive Lanes $3.50 p. M.
Leave Lanes 6:36 p. m.
Leave kingstree
Arrive Florence 1855 p. m.
No.'52.s
Leave Charleston 100 a. m.
Arrive Lanes S:26 a. IN.
Leave Lanes
Leave Kingstree
Arrive Florence
No. 52 runs through 20 Columbia va
Central K. K. of ). e..
Trains Nos. 7S and 80 rim via Wilson
and Fayetteville-Short Line--and make
close connection for all points North.
Trains on G.. e. d. r. r. leave Flor
ence daily. except Sunday 81 Il. m., ar
rive Darlington 2S a. mr., Chnraw 10 40
L. M. Wadesboro 225 pm Leave Flor
ence daily except Sunday 8 10 p. M. ar
rive Darlington $40 p. n., Harrsville 0
80 p. m, Bennettsyille 8 36 p. m.., Glib
son 10 0O p. II. Leave Florence Sunday
only Q 90 a, m, arrive Darlington 8 32
q. M, Hartsville 10 10 q. IN.
j. +. DIVINE,
Gent Sup':.
j. r. KENLY, Gent Manager.
II. M. EMERSON, Traffic Manager.
II. NJ. EMERSON, Genr Pass. Agt.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-02
MOTHERS FRIEND

"My wife suffered more in ten min
utes with either of her other two chill
dren than she did altogether with her
last, having previously used four bot
ties of Mothers Friend 1t is. a
blessing to any one expecting to be-
come a MOTHER, saysa customer.
HENDERSON DALE, Carni, Illinois.
OF Druggists at ST. 90, or sent by mail on receipt
of price. Write for book containing testimonials
and valuable information for all Mothers, free.
The Bradneld Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-02

Mr.. Quay doesn't count his chick
ems before they are Matched, but he
knows how to run the political incu-
Washington Post.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-02

Georgia should reform her pen
al system aud stop lynch!ng with
in her borders or cease claiming
TO be a civilized state.--Atlanta
journal.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-02
Cuinine and other fe-
yer medicines take frOm5
to 10 days TO cure fever:
Johns0n's Chill and Fever
Tonic cures i'm ONE DAY.

The striking miners continue 10
insist on sixty-nine, and the de-
mand does not seem eXtrava CANT.
Boston Transcript.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-02
MOTHER! :; :':; :':;: s:::':i !: !: ':;; 6

and about which such tenoer ana
holy Yecollections cluster as that
of aMoTHER she who watched
over our helpless infancy and guild
ed our first tottering step. Yet
the life of every Expectant Moth
er is beset with danger and all ef-
fort should be made to avoid it.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-02

Hon. Arthur Pue German is an
expert In the art of remaining
passive under the criticism of his
enemies.-New York Journal.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-02

It is said the dressmskers of
Klondike get $50 for making a
mother hubbard. When society
improves a little they will get
thirty days.-Richmond. Times.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-02
JOHNSON
CHILL A Nd
FEVER TONIC
Cures Fever
In One Day.

Feeding Il hungry worlds an
occupation Of which Uncle Sam
never ;ires.-Baltimore Ameri-
can.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-02

a Giscolored, faded or gray
beard does not appear ii ", but
may be made so by Buckinham's
Dye for the whiskers, which col.
ors an even brown or black,
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BSCRIPTION RAST'E:

SUBSCRIPTION RASTE:
One FEAR, in advance, $i.on
Six Month";, IN advance, 80
Three Months, i'm advance, -
ADVERTISEMENTS inserted on liberal
terms. Rates made known III on APP
piication.
~Pay no money to Agents, except
upon express authority.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-02
Mother S
rielld

dread, suffering or gloomy foie-
bodings, to the hour when she
experiences the joy of Motherhood.
FITS use insures safety to the lives
of both Mother and Child, and she
is found stronger after than before
conhnement-in short, it makes
Childbirth natural and easy" as
so many have said. Don't be
persuaded to use anything but
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-02

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Catbartic. l0c or q:
Z 6. c. C.. fail TO cure. druggists refund lnon0y
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-02

sHvv9 satfr.Jf
One lot of Percales at AZ cts. IT.
cost more than that to make ihem.
Larisa lens is the name Of new
goods brought out this season. You
can change the color Of your dress
made out Of these goods every time
you wear it. Try dress of it--oii-
ly 12Hc. &
We received a large shipment Of
Skirts this week, and can give You
full assortment in size and patterns
Thye are lined and velvet bound
and range in price from 81 to 81.
That case Of yard wide Spring
Dress Cheviots is going very rapid.
ly, but we have some left, which we
arc selling at cents while they last.
Our stock of Fans came direct
from Japan and are the latest style
and very cheap.
20picces Vivette Batiste at DC yd.
One ease summer corsets at 40c.
500yardS Glace Silks, yard wite,.
al 30 cents yard.
50 pieces White Plaids and Stripe
extra good quality at 6 cents.
We have Il full line Of doilies and
napkins from 2 for DC up,
Ladies Shirt Waists, l5c.
A full line Of Lads Hats, Trims
mings, etc, from 10 C to 81.
Ladies' Summur Undervests, &c.
Ladies' and misses mitts and
Gloves from l0c to SOC.
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NOTICE.

Twill be in my office in the Court
house, Kingstree, Monday and Sat-
urday of each week. Those hav
ing business with the County Sup
erintedent of Education will gLv-
ern themselves accordingly.
NABoR D. LEsEsNE,
County Sult. Ed.
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NOTICE.

All persons having claims against
the estate of the late S p Brockint0n
are hereby notified to present the
same duly attcsted, and all persons
indebted to said estate are hereby
notified to make payment to
ID BROCKlETON,
ExecutriX.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-02

While silver continues to fall in
price, wheat and other staples are
going up.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-02

so assists nature
in the change TAX
ing place that
the Expectant
M 9th er is ena-
bled to look for
w ard with out
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-02

JoirnsOu,s Chill and Fe.
yer Tonic is q ONE-DAY
Cure. 1t cures the most
stubborn case of Fever In
"A Hours.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-02

LOUIS J. BRISTOW,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-09-02
TIle Cuu,1tp 92rrprd

PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT
KINGSTREE, 5. c.
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J. r. KENLY, Gent Manager.
II. NJ. EMERSON, Traffic Manager.
II. NJ. EMERSON, Gen'l Pass. Agt
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American.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-04

a beautiful lawn in front. He has labora-
tory in the yard and has an elecItic plant
furnishing lights for his private use. 1t
is said that Mr. Edison intends spending
every winter OF his declining years In this
home, where he can quietly pursue his stud
les or rest during the severer months OF
the year The river front is lined with
other winter homes of rich capitalists from
the distant North.
All in all there is not n more enchanting
land In all the sunny South than this de-
leotable region of tropical Florida. 1t Is
a land with future. In recent years Il
great awakening has begun In industrial
pursuits. truck farming and the like. The
population of Lee county Is rapidly increas-
ing. immigrants being attracted 10y the gu
perior advantages Of soil and climate, and
1T is certain that in the near future this
region will be as rich IN material develop
mcnt as 1t is rich In picturesque beauty and
traditions OF days gone by, when the war
with tho troublesome and stubborn Semi
noles made II the headquarters OF the gem
erals and their armies who were gradu-
ally forcing the warrior braves into the
Everglades.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-04

told me the Indian agency last year made
the following sales to the Seminoles: Thre1
yokes of cattle, three wagons and such ar
ticles as derby hats, washtubs, wash
boards, suits of clothing ranging in price
from SIS to 500, shoes worth 50 per pair.
and other articles OF modern dress. i was
also informed that one OF two of tho Semi
noles had grown so aesthetic as to demand
silk handkerchiefs, silk ribbon. silk neck
ties and paper collars. i accept this state
ment, particularly that which refers to the
wearing of paper collars, as indisnhtable
evidence of the fact that, while our fellow
citizen, the Seminole. may never appear
quite so stylish as the dandies we SOME
times see On the avenues OF metropolitan
cities, there is yet faint hope that by and
by he win, at least, be presentable. con-
fess, however. that In my judgment this
will be at some distant day--too distant to
be predicted except in vague. shadowy
way.
The Seminole of today Is not much more
attractive in appearance and the make up
Of his costume than his father was long
ago when he donned his feathers and war
paint and went forth. In search of scalps.
But he seems to be an energetic fellow and
goes about his hunting and fishing and
trapping with systematic pursuit and de-
termined method. He seems to be different
from most Indians of modern times in that
he cares very little for beads and glitter
ing trinkets with which he might adorn
himself He spends his money for meal.
-four, grits and other substantial foods
rather than for those trihing little orna-
ments which other Indians are so given TO
purchasing. The information was given me
that within the past year this little band
OF Seminoles down beside the Everglades
sold at the Indian agency nearly 6OO otter
hides at $3.50 apiece, also more than GU
gator hides and several hundred pounds OF
buckskin. They are said TO raise hogs
and chickens and to cultivate gardens III
which all kinds OF vegetables are grown.
There is no more delightful trip to be
made in the Land of Flowers than that
which leads one into this intensely tropical
region. There is that charm about It's nat
ural beauty which makes one think that
he Is. indeed, in land of unceasing sum
mer and countless entertainments. Lee
county, perhaps, embraces the most pic
turesque corner Of Florida. IL being so far
south as TO never have been injured by the
slightest frost until the much talked OF
freeze which fell with ungentle severity
upon tho State a few years ago. and even
then the damage was so slight as to nave
left the orange groves and date palm trees
almost In perfect condition, and there Is
now no evidence of the experience which
left some sections Of Northern Florida any
thing but the garden land OF beauty that
they were before the freeze.
Fort Mye. is the county seat OF Lee
county, and is reached aftersa most en-
chanting voyage down Charlotte harbor
from Punta Gorda. skirting the waters OF
the broad gulf off Pine island, and turn
Ing up the picturesque Caloosahatchee
river. This trip by steamer 10 nearly one
hundred miles. but II made IN considerably
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-04
less than a DAY. leaving Punta Gorda At

less than a day, leaving Punta Gorda at
I O'Clock and arriving at Fort Myers at
4 in the afternoon. The tourist aboard the
boat stands in rapture every minute of the
time as there rises to view at every turn
picturesque islands and keys. which fairly
dot tie coast at the entrance to Charlotte
harbor, and which rise far up from the
water in perfect pictures of living green,
the growth being dense and consisting
of magnolias, palmettos and pines, en-
tangled with iessamine vines in profusion.
The waters of the gulf, the harbor and
the river are as blue as indigo. which
causes the land to show OFF in striking con-
trast. ana the day is always bright and
sunny, making the whole picture that
greets the eye of the tourist so hazy. re-
poseful, tempting and inviting as to be
perfectly enchanting. 1t is far away from
the noisy hustle and confusion of the
work day world, and the echoes of bust
ness and strife seem far off and faint. For
an outing of absolute rest, peace and con-
tentment there is no land of dreams that
can outrival the fascinating land of trop-
ical Florida to be found in Lee county.
There are many interesting things TO be
seen on the little islands which block the
entrance to Charleston harbor these IS
lands. for the most part, are sparsely in
habted, excepting the larger ones, where
truck farming has, In recent years, come
onization. One of the prettiest of these
Islands is Captiva. ON recent cruise
along the coast, In company with Mr.. Frank
O. Brown, president OF the Florida Central
railway. whose guest it was a pleasure to
be, l had an opportunity to spend several
hours on this altogether charming little
Island. The northwestern end of the strip
Of land is perhaps, the most picturesque
part Of 1t. NJ the extreme northern corner
there is little fisher village. where dwell
several Spaniards. who spend their time
fishing, the products OF their hauls being
shipped to Key West from time to time,
fishermen do not reside in Captiva through
out the your. but spend several months dur
ing the iiahing season there aud have built
quaint little village of huts and tents.
The only bona fde Inhabitants VI the
northern half OF one of the prettiest of
these islands Is one of the most interesting
characters to be found anywhere in this
wide world. He is a bachelor man about
70 wears old, and lives in little hut built
OF ride boards. about six by ten feet.
What he finds to cheer him thore ali
alone is problem which can not be solved
by any student of social ethics for there Is
not another human soul for miles around
and he seems to be provided with no boats
in which 10 make an occasional visit to the
little towns which adorn the distant coast
here and there. solitary and alone he re-
sides In his little box like hut. with moth
Ing to obtrude upon his meditation save the
roaring OF the pillows of the gulf, or tho
churping OF the mockingbirds among the
tall pines and magnolias and underground
which completely swallow up his little
house and home. A conversation with this
lf-ostracised individual clearly sst&p-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-04

lshed the fact that he Is a man of educa-
ton, and perhaps has seen better days
He talks Interestingly, seems glad 10 well
come visitor to the island, acknowledges
that he grows lonely at moments, but firn-
ly declares that he does not grow quite so
lonely us to ever care TO move back to the
busy world again. There, on the distant
and deserted shores of little island, no
Will live out his monotonous life, and there
he will probably die unmatched by single
eye, except the great eye OF heaven. ana
unattended by the hand Of single gener-
Gus friend, 1t is difficult to see just how
this more than interesting man makes a
living; there Is no evidence of any agrlcul-
tural pursuits engaged In by himself there
is no development on the island, ana thefe
is no evidence that he ever engages In
fishing since the little path leading to his
doorstep down TO the water brings the
stranger to q boatless pier.
There Is always world of interest in
trying to study out the mysteries and Sc
crets which make herm's out of men. and
there is always something solemn in the
contemplation. But skeletons in closets
are kept hidden by such men and are
rarely exposed to the scrutinizing view OF
the curious world. and they usually live
through their narrowed lives. the world
but little wiser of the causes which con-
spired TO lead them into life of seclu-
sion.
AT Fort Myers one sees a new order OF
things. Here is one OF the most interesting.
one of the most plucky and progressive
little cities In Florida. 1t is surrounded
by a most fertile region Of country. and
this entire section Of Florida is fast being
transformed into growing garden OF
vegetables and various crops. IT Is around
Fort Myers that the truck farming busi-
ness Is showing Off to great advantage.
and the men who have engaged in the
growing Of cabbage. lettuce tomatoes and
other vegetables are fast getting rich on
the products of their acres. They have the
advantage Of getting their fruits and vege-
tables off to market far In advance OF any
other region of country. and II is In this
that the truck farmers OF Southern Florida
are gaining so much over the growers OF
other States.
Aside from being one Of the busiest little
cities of the Peninsular state. Fort Myers
is one OF the prettiest towns OF Florida. The
people are thrifty and take great pride IN
Keeping the streets OF the town In ex-
&c llent condition. The sidewalks leading
through grassy plots of level land are paved
with shell and show off well In glowing
white against the green carpet Of grass.
Boat lines on tho Caloosahatchee river offer
superior shipping facilities. and the wharves
are always crowded with workmen snd
choked with crates OF oranges. other fruits
and vegetables.
The beauty of the surrounding country
has induced many tourists to spend their
winter outing at Fort Myers and several
elegant winter homes have been built In
the vicinity Of Fort Myers One Of these
Is the home Of T. A, Edison, tho world
famed electrician. who has picturesque
place right on, the waters OF fbs river. Win
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-04
The President ana His snIary.

81 shall not attempt to answer the ques-
ton. How much of his salary does tho
president expend?" writes ex-Presdent
Harrison in an article in the April Ladies'
Home Journal. on ''rhc Social Life OF the
President" But those who think he
can live at his ease after mis- retirement
on the income from his savings should
take account OF several things: First.
that the net income from safe investments
does not exceed per cent; second that
the amount invested In a home yields no
income. and third. that he must have a
private secretary. for his mail will be SO
large that he can not deal with II him
self A son of one of our most eminent
presidents who had lost all Of his means
told mo that "a was pathetic no see his
father. who was In III health, laborng be-
yond his strength to answer the letters
that came TO him. But If fhe president
retains a far measure of health he will
take care OF himself IL he was ever
capable OF Alrefpng The AFFAIRS OF the Ma
tiol he may be trusted to administer his
own business; and " he has won the es-
teen ~ his fellow-oilzens. and has right
ly yalual H. he will not barter u for
riches. TO any vocation from which a
man may be suitably called TO the presa-
dency he may SUITABLY return"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-04

Influential tobacco and sugar planters, the
| men of wealth and power; our Clevelands
and Olneys. our McKinleys aud Mckcnnas
would have fallen over each other La their
haste TO acoredit them belieerent rights.
and at least. moral support Of our govern
ment.
But It Is the helots OF Spain that have
risen in insurrection against their masters:
and why should the heiots OF America be
allowed to interfere in behalf of tho free
dom of the revoltcd heots Of Spain? What
grim irony in the statement of Mr.. Mcliin-
ley that he is Content to leave to foreign
governments undisturbed the settlement Of
their own domestic concerns" II Is now
asserted thpt. to show sympathy with the
Cuban insurgents, is to court war with
Spain.
Is It reasonable to suppose that Spain.
that has resortsd to every expediency and
exhausted every resource for the last two
years to maintain even foothold In Cuba,
would undertake war with the United
States of America? Were the people In
rcwer, had Bryan been elected and biinet-
allism restored. the government becoming
thereby Cnce more solvent and independents
such an attitude on the part OF Spain
would have been the height OF inconsist-
enoy--a travcsty upon common sense. Bus
with the people powerless and the governs
ment insolvent. Obliged 10 borrow money
with which to meet expenses In timo OF
ueace. with the income tax law repudiateds
the, government irrevocably pledged TO
maintain the gold standard and retro our
present volume of paper currency. it
would be very proper thing for Spain.
even spain. to threaten our country with
war; Under the circumstances. such an
event as war would be dire disaster. a.
evil to be ayerted even by the sacrifice oe
National honor. For what could the Natiou
do but TO borrow gold Of European syudt.
Gates at European syndicate terms? Such
debt would be piled up as this Nation
with It's insane financial policy. could
never hope to pay. and the last shadow q
that political freedom which our forrfath-
ers shed their blood to establish would
vanish into gloom.
Struggling Cuba. sublime In your reais-
lance to oppression, struggle on; and, Y
need be- struggle ever. Your own patriQt- "A
ism and valor must win your cause; no heI0-'
can come to YOU. But when you have won
your freedom. as win you must, estahllnh
your republic on such foundations. with
such safeguards to liberty. that the accums
ulation Of great wealth by individuals ~
corporations shall be impossible; otherwise
your blood sealed legacy to your p0eterityl i
will turn out TO be slavery to money aSls-
tocracy az CALLING az that Of your epenlD1
oppressos. Make the eccumnIatlon = b
great wealth impossible, and your nan1o
win receive the benedictioQ OF mapkiA4 e
ages TO come. and "Cubs, Lihre" mart ~ y
dawn Of new era Of political treedo1n.