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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-07-22
NEWS FROM THE COUNTY.
SEVERAL LETTERS OBTAINING
VALUABLE NEWS.
Items of Interest From Different Sec
ton, All Boiled Down For
Quick Reading.
Scranton.


Master Harvey Byrd is pros
traled with fever.
Mr., L. L.. Hinson is spending
this week in Marion.
Mrs. C. NJ. Lee, Of Dillon, is
visiting relatives in this commu-
nifty.
Miss Linnie Lee is visiting
friends in Darlington.
Several OF our citizens attended
the campaign meeting in Lake
City Saturday.
Mr.. r. l.. Lee is at his post of
duty again after a weeks alb
sence.
Mr.. J. p. Nelson, of kingstree;
was in town the latter part of last
week OH business.
Mr.. w. II. Scott is teaching
school near Mr.. W. 2. McGilPs.
Rev. 4. Z. James has accepted
the public school a Prospect.
Mr.. Tom Johnson, Of Sardis,
spent Sunday with his brother,
Capt. E. S. Johnson, of this place.
Mr.. johnson was accompanied by
his daughter, Miss Sallle.
The Misses Bostick, Of Florence,
county, visited Miss Lilly Graham
last week.
Rev. Mr.. Clyde preached very
impressive sermon In the Metho-
dist church Sunday morning. He
is carrying on protracted meet
ing at St. Paul this week.
Prof. H. T.. Cook, of Furman
University, spent Sunday in Scran-
ton. Prof. Cook is travelling in
the interest ofthe University. He
is an affable gentleman and an
able educator. We were pleased
TO meet him.
Magistrate W. J. Sturgeon was
aroused from his slumbers Sun
day night 10 tie the "Gordian
knot" the contracting parting
being Mr.. Alex Graham and Miss
Ida McCutchen. Mr.. Sturgeon
readily accommodated the happy
couple and sent them on their way
rejoicing.
Hon. J. NJ. Johnson, of Marion,
addressed small crowd here
Saturday night. He was called
on unexpectedly, but was never
theless "equal to the occasion"
and made God hit. He confn-
ed himself principally to nation
al issues and made a splendid
speech. He was given a close and
respectful hearing, and his audi
tors seemed we'll pleased with
what he SAID. Mr.. johnson has
many warm friends here who are
anxious to see him go to Congress.
&c"
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There will be ar eclipse of the
sun next Thursday, July Goth, Wis
ible all over the United States.
1t will be liz the form called an
nular; that is to say, the sun will
appear as a ring of light around
the outside black body of the
moon. The eclipse begins at S:3l
and ends at 11:12 o clock a. m.
Impure water is most common
cause of typhoid fever.
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Editor County Record

Editor County Record: {;
The Black River base BALI club
has noticed an error in your Deck
correspondence last week, and w
wish to correct il. The Blaek
Mingo boys were invited to pIsy 8
ga me at a picnic and on she'
grounds they refused to play ~ 3
ing they would much rashsr tighk
than play ball, but We had moEs
respect for the ladies than g
fight there. &
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Jotnson,s chW and Fes
yer Tonic IS . ONE-lAY
Cure. 1t cures tie NO.
stubborn case Of Fever a
n Hours
Senator Clark, of wyoming, Il

Senator CLARK, Of Wyoming, =
making arrangements for = bass
ball match between the House'
and Senate, to take place vixen
the tariff bill is in copference.
The game will be played oa shs
ball park at Washington ana ths
proceeds will be devoted to soma
charitable purpose in the District
of Columbia.
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The announcement of Winthrop
College appears in this issue. All
young ladies who anticipate at
tending an excellent school will
do we'll to read it.
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Johnson's CHM ans F., !,
yer Tonic IS q OMENAY
Cure. 1t cures the aosa
stubborn case Of Fever -
n HOakx

As a sign of the times i IS ins
teresting to know that the Sen
ate has refused to place the Bible
on the free list, but it is behsvsd
that the conierees win take th6
tariff off playing cards.
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The Book & Toy Co., of Oar
lington, makes a speciality of base
ball and other sporting goods.
Orders left at the County Record
office will receive prompt atten.
ton.
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Mr.. D. J. Bradham has with
drawn from the Congressional
race, as will be seen by his card,
which is published in another col
umn.
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MINOR LOCAL MATTERS.
AFFAIRS CAUGHT BY OUR LOCAL
REPORTER AND NOTED.
Written in Condensed Form and Printed
in Like Manner for the Sake
of our Weary Readers.

of our Weary Readers.
Clean up around your premises.
Are hog TenS conducive to tie
health of a town?
Mr.. NJ. F. Heller made trip TO
Charleston last week.
Mr.. William Gourdin spent
Sunday in kinsstree.
L, is against the law 10 throw
watermelon rinds on the streets.
Read the bridge notice of the
county supervisor in another COL
umn.
Miss Annie Thompson left Fri
day for months visit to her old
home.
Mr.. F. G. Withers, Of the Col
umbia State, was in town while
last week.
The Rev. w. $. Martin and
family, of Charleston, are visiting
relatives in Kingstree.
Miss Marie Dunlop of Williams,
burg County is visiting Miss Wyl-
ma Wall.-Marion Star.
Mr.. Joel +. Brunson's family
has returned to Sumter for the
remainder of the summer.
A Sunday school will be or
ganized at the Presbyterian
church next Sunday morning.
MIR. McP. Mel. Afford, of Bing-
ham, is spending some days in
town, the guest of DIR. d. 9.
Scott.
Prof. H. T. Cook, of Furman
: University, Greenville, S. C.,spent
several days here last week in the
interest of his college.
Mrs. J.T. Sullivan and children
will leave this morning for
Pelzer, where they expect to visit
for several days.
Miss Kate DuRant, of Sumter.
spent several days in town with
Miss. Anna Elwell last week. She
is now visiting the Misses Bell,
out at Fowlers.
There was race between Mr..
w. w. Graysos bay mare and Mr..
P. B. Thorne's bay horse last
Friday in which Mr.. Grayson's
nag was victorious.
A special meeting of the board
of county commissioners will be
held on August 2nd. See the ad-
vertisemcnt ofthe county super
visor in another column.
Mr.. J. II AIRY Lesesne, Of Man
ming, came in with the campaign
party last Thursday night and
spent Friday in kingstree with
his brother, Mr.. G. j. Lesesne.
Mr.. Lesesne Will represent Clar
endon in the State Senate next
year.
The county chain gang. under
the efficient supervision of Mr..
]. S. Howle: has been doing some
good work on tie Greeleyville
road, just accr9ss Black river
When the job is completed that
part of the road will be in better
condition than it ever has been
before.
Mr.. w. R. Funk, who was
awarded the contract of rebuild
ing the river bridge has not yet
begun the work though he tells
Us he will have the work COM
pleted by August goth. He says
he is preparing the material, so
as to be able to place it in posi-
ton within a short time. He
does not expect to have the place
impassable more than ten days or
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| THE CAMPAIGN MEETING.
THE SIX CONGRESSIONAL ASPlR-
ANTS IN KINGSTREE.
A Gcodly Crowd at the Court House
to Hear the Harangues Of the
Candidates.

The Congressional campaign
meeting was held in the court
house here last Friday. About
200 persons were present and all
of the speakers were given a
respectful hearing. Every can
didate was given some applause
at the close of his address, and
one, Bigham, was frequently in
terupted by cheers.
Promptly at 1880 o'clock
chairman Kennedy called the
meeting to order and introduced
as the first speaker
HON. JAMES NORTON.
Mr.. Norton said he wished to
discuss the sues that effected the
pocket book of the people, and
they were the tariff and silver.but
first called attention to the fact
that four candidates accused him.
self end Mr.. johnson of being
over ambitious; as having good
Offices and aspiring for higher
| ones. He said John l.. McLaurin
did not resign his office as Con-
gressma an until he had Il commits
sion as Senator in his pocket. so
it was not necessary for him to
resign as comptroller-general in
order 10 run for Congress. If
defeated he would accept the
result with good grace and would
work right on for the Democratic
party. He is not a lawyer, but
two-thirds OF the Congressman are
lawyers, and that is enough. He
then touched on the tariff slightly.
Said it should bear equally on all
sections. He favors a graduated
license so as 10 make taxes equal.
He then attacked the United
States Supreme court on It's income
tax decision. He said that man.
ufactured tobacco was taxed six
cents pound, and he did not
favor it. 1t takes between four
and a half and five hundred mil
lions of dollars every year to run
this government, and that is two
much. He f'avors import duties.
and high ones.
FEFD D. BRYANT,
of Marion, was the next speaker.
He complimerted Gen. Norton
on his manly speech. He said
we all agree on the silver ques-
ton. He cannot see where the
free coinage of silver will remedy
all our evils, but is willing to try
lit. The north and east, he said,
are against the south and west.
The Republicans have a majority
in Congress and we can do moth.
ing until that is overcome. We
are mistaked when we advocate
protection, said he. That is a
Republican doctrine. He does
not favor absolute free trade. We
cannot get an equal tariff, so it
is useless 10 try. We should not
be in position TO be charged with
being Protectionists, but should
be above suspicion. Too much
Importance is attached to the
money question. We must fight
on some other issue. He had
never sought office before He
had served his country in war, but
his country had never honored
him. He does not oppose the
free coinage OF silver, but We
must study the question more.
Watch out lest the west gets the
best OF the south on the silver
question. We must be cautious
in trying new things. Let every
body vote as his conscience die
tates.
D. W. M'LAURIN
was the next introduced. As he
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IContinned on 9th page,
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| tiel ihlS !" 80 Di"S>~ N'~A
without his knowledge or con,
sent.
McIaurin-That is his side.
Bryant--That is the truth.
McIaurin-There is another
side. You are to jude by the
election returns. He then said
that Bryant and his friends had
traded. This was denied by Bry
ant. McLaurln said that II would
not do to send a man to Congress
who would run on a ticket with
negroes. johnson says voted for
Haskell. He, too, is dangerous.
Here an interesting colloquy oc-
Cured between McLaurin and
Johnson. johnson said McLaurin
was on slippery ice. McLaurin
said Johnson was a bulldozer. This
johnson denied. They disputed
for while Johnson having the
crowd with him. McLaurin then
SAID he had been a lot of good in
State matters and would be a
good man in Congress. He had
helped establlshClemson andRock
Hill. Mr.. McLaurin only spoke
Is minutes, reserving the rest of
his time to be used at the close of
the meeting.
J. E. EELERBE
was The fourth speaker. He said
he meet his bosses in the people.
He had no understanding with
any man. Is running on his mer-
lis. Is willing to discuss issues
squarly and leave out personali-
ties and let the people make up
their verdict. Bryant had said
our representatives were bought
up by northern men.
Bryant-No; did not say that
Ellerbe-McLaurin and Tillman
can never be bought!
Bryant said some Southern
Senators. l meant they had been
charged with being bought.
Ellerbe-That's better. He then
went into the money question
Tariff must be side tracked till
after silver atlains free coinage.
We are naturally free traders but
we have been whipped several
times. We must give protection
on certain things so as to eliml-
nate the tariff, and then we can
win on silver. Some people last
fall voted with the Republicans
because they would protect their
industries. We must give them
protection and they will vote with
US on the silver question. He
Edoes not favor national banks, but
wants the Government to lend the
farmers money at the same rate it
does to corporations. He attacked
Johnson, saying he has been solic-
| itor for nine years and has three
more TO serve. Norton has good
! lob, and so has MeLaurin. They
do not possess a monopoly of the
brains of this District. If they
tvant 70 80 to Congress let them
resign their offices. He closed by
urging all men to vote for the
most able man.
L. S. BIGHAM,
ex-State Senator from Florence,
then took the floor. He said he
concurred with all the others on
the silver and tariff questions, and
is running on his record. They
have all held office save one, and
yet they did not tell anything they
had done, so the presumption is
they have done nothing, said he
He then asked if Mr.. Norton was
SIN court'2 That gentleman had
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-15

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 15.--Yes-
terday's Southern Pacific train robbery
proves more serious. to-day, than at
first reported. The robbers are be-
lieved to have secured $4,000. After
holding the train for nearly two hours,
they mounted horses and rode off, firing
a volley at the train as warning that
pursuit would be dangerous. Messenger
Joyce narrowly escaped being blown
up when the robbers dynamited the
safe. A force Of Texas rangers are
clossly in pursuit Of the three robbers.
whose names are known to the author
tiles. There is but little doubt of their
capture. All Of them are desperate
characters, and they have figured in
many robberies and crimes in New
Mexico. They are making for the
mountains OF Old Mexico, south, of
Buchel county, Texas.
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Sunday Ball Law.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 10 The
situation in the matter OF the Sunday
ball law 10 decidedly strained. Pres
ident Robson is determined that there
shall bs game at League park to-
morrow. Mayor McKisson, on the
other hand, Is equally determined that
the state law shall be enforced in com
pliance with his oath Of Office. Unless
the baseball president or the mayor
backs down before tomorrow after
noon, some lively scenes at League
park are inevitable.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-15
ADMINISTRATION ATTACKED,
John wanamaker Airs His Views About Public
Affairs.

PHILADELPHIA, Penn, May To-
" SsttE " 1855 = ~
in view Of the fact that President Nc.
Kinley was present. created lively
comment, to-day. Mr.. Wanamaker
spoke at the business mems banquet,
sharply criticising the administration |;
IA full year has passed, ''he said, sand
no Improvement in the wretched
times is manifest. The tide will soon
set in strongly against the republican
party, unless the depression OF busi-
ness il altered. II is terrible thing
to observe the public sentiment adrift
TO turn unexplained people away from
the grand old party
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-15
Scandinavian ExpoaIfIur,.

STOCKHOLM. Sweden, May 15.-The
great Scandinavian exposition in honor
of King Oscars twenty-five years
jubilee as the ruler Of Sweden and
Norway was formally opened. to-day,
with imposing ceremonies participated
in by King Oscar and the court and
delegations from all the municipalities
OF the nation. All the European gov
ernments sent special representatives
The exerciseswere preceded by grand
procession. The city is gaily decorat-
ed and great enthusiasm prevails.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-15
THE Willy TURK.
The Powers are Disconnected by the Sultan's
Slippery Ways.

LONDON, May 15.-The sultan de6es
the powers in such q. cool and snug
manner that he has disconnected them.
"Wait until the present religious fes-
tivities are over,'' he says, sand l may
find time to talk with you" Mean
while, Edhem Pasha is closing in on
Domoko to complete the conquest Of
Thessaly.
ATHENS, May 15.--A rumor is 10 cir
culatlon, this afternoon, that the Turks
at Prevesa have offered to capItulate.
A CONTEMPLATED RETIREMENT.
VIENNA, Austria, May ia des-
patch from Gmunden, the summer
residence of the Austrian imperial
family, states that the agent for King
George, OF Greece, has just purchased
a villa for the Greek royuI family. It
is conjectured that King George con-
templates final retirement to this
secluded spot.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-15

WASHINGTON, D. G., May 15.--The
fla ship "New York" has been order.
cd to be ready for sea at a moments
notice. To day her coal bunkers we're
filled to the utmost capacity. The belief
among naval officers is strong that the
."NeT York" viii be ordered to Key
West, In connection with the latest
developments.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-15

ALBANY. N. r., May l5-superin-
tendent Skinner, Of the state depart
ment Of public instruction, to-day
handed down decision requiring SIX
Catholic Sisters, acting as teachers in
the WatervIiet public school, to dis
continue wearing, during SCHOOL hours,
Of the distinctive garb OF their religious
aant
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-15

New York, n. z, May IS -
Paddy Purtell, Of Kansas City. and
Tommy West, formerly Of Chicago,
who are to face eaeh otfeF 10 the arena
OF 0 O'Rourke's athletic club, tonight,
are two Of the hardest 100 pound men
il the country The match is for the
championship OF that weight, and the
men Wlll weigh In at o'clock. West
has been knocked oni ny Kid Mccoy
and has beaten Joe Walcntt 70 twenty
rtunds and Australian Jim Ryan ii
eight.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-15

LONDON, Eogiand, May lb--Nico-
lini, Patu's husband, ,was taken sudden.
~ and seriously III. Patti ptartad from
the continent, to-day, by special train,
fer Wales. 10 attend him.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-15

NEW YoRK, N. X, May 10 -
George Seidel and his common law
wife. young couple, were found dead
In their rooms on the east side, this
morning. The police say il is case
OF murder and suicide.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-15
Took the Lead Route.

MuNcrE, Ind, May l5--When
Joseph Munsch's young wife brought
his supper to him, last night, several
customers we're waiting in his Ohio
avenue meat shop, but the butcher was
out. His wife opened the great ice
chest to serve the waiting customers,
when the sightIess eyes Of her hus-
band > corpse looked out at her. He
had shot himself.
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No American interference.

MADRID, Spain, May 15.-The con-
templated action of the United States
to relieve directly suffering and distress
of Americans in Cuba. has brought
fort b the following from the Herald:
1.-The Spanish government will have
universal opinion on its side, II 1t acts
with energy inIrepeliing any American
Interference in our affairs. There
be no concessions, no weakness. y
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-15

NEwcAsTLE. Pa, May Is. Five
AusfSiana Were buried BY landslide
made By the Newcastle Traction com
papy' this mo'pipe,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-15

When be concluded, the monument
was presented by Major William
Wayne to Major Warwick, as the
representative of the city, and
by the mayor in turn to the
park commission. 1t was accepted in
neat address by James McManes,
president of the commission, and the
singing Of another patriotic selection
brought the exercises to a conclusion
The invited guests. headed by President
Mckinley, Governor Hastings and staff,
and Governor Tunnel, OF Delaware,
and staff, Captain Pimasse de Saune. of
the French warship Fulton" and the
officers of the Italian warsnip"Dogali, y
both of which vessels had been ordered
to the Delaware for the occasion, then
moved to the reviewing stand (;
and all the troops, headed by the reg
ulars and including the naval battal-
ions, the national guard and the ma
rnes of the visiting warships, marched
in review. Over 10000 men were In
line and the spectacle was one of un-
usual brilliancy.
This evening. as a part of the cere-
monies, there will be a parade of $4,000
wheelmen ard the visiting guests will
be entertained at the U MON League
club.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-15
Croker Coming Home. /.

NEW YoRk, N. r., May l5.-
Grand Saohem Thomas L. Fsitnerof, Ct
Hall said, this morning. that
Ricbard Croker was coming home from
% take charge q rammany
affalrs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-15

the dedication OF such a monument, Is Z
rare and precious privilege. Every monu-
msnt to Washington is tribute 70 patriot
Ism. Every shaft and statue to his memo.
ry helps to incucIate love Of country, an
courage loyalty and establish better
citizenship. God bless every undertaking
which revives patriotism and rebukss the
Indifferent ami lawless.
A critical study of Washington's career
only enhances our estimation Of his vast
and varied abilities AS commander.in in
chief of the colonial armies, from the begin
ming OF the war to the proclamation OF
peace, as president OF the convention
which framed the constitution OF the
United States, and first PRECEDENT cf the
United States under that constitution,
Washington has distinction differing
from that OF all other illustrious Amer
leans. No other name bears or can bear
such relation to the government. Not
only by his military genius, bis patience,
his sagacity, his courage and his skill, was
our independence won, but he ilslped In the
largest measure to draft the charter BY
which the nation was guided and be was
the first chosen Of the people TO put in
motion the new government.
His was not the boldness OF martial dis
play or the charm OF captivating oratory,
but his calm and steady judgment won
mems support and commanded their conf-
dence by appealing to their best and no.
b est aspirations; and withal, Washington
W IS ever so modest that at no time In his ca
reer did he personally seem in the least h
trusive. He was above the temptation OF
power, be spurned the suggested crown. He
would have no honor which the people did
not bestow.
His was no narrow view Of govern
ment. The immediate present was not
his sole concern, but our future good his
constant theme of study. He blazed the
path of liberty. He laid the foundation
upon which we have grown from weak
and scattered colonials to an united re-
public. whose domains and power, as we'll
as whose liberty and freedom, have be-
come the admiration Of the world.
Distance and time have not detracted
from the fams and force of hIs achieve
ments. or diminished the grandeur Of his
life and work. Washington lives and will
i've, because what he did was for the exal-
lation of man. the enthronement OF cons
,ience and the establishment of govern
nent which recognizes all the governed.
And, too, will the nation live victorious
,yer all obstacles, ,adherlng to the immortal
principles which washington taught and
lincoln sustained.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-15

II OR SALE.-A good paying business.
a On account of i'll health, l will sell my
stock of new and second hand goods at
cost. l45-tfl w. E. critics.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

EyOR RENT. - Furnished three-room
a house; good location. Apply to N. e.
Peterson. 149-5t
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EyoR RENT furnish d cottage. see DR.,
H Olney.
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Buy your paints, white lead and oils at
Wagner g. Myers Masonic Temple. 124-tf