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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-02
THREE IMPORTANT POINTS.
Spain Has Instructed Rios to Yield None
of Them.

Paris, Dee. Midnight.-Fro infor-
nation which comes TO the correspondent
of the Associated Press from well au-
thenticated source late this evening, it
seems unlikely that the commissions will
finish their work as soon as had been
expected. 1t is probable that the negotia-
tions will last considerably longer.
Madrid has instructed the Spanish
commissioners on three points TO which
the Americans attach much Importance.
These are the cession of an island in the
carolines, the granting Of religious free
dom over the whole Of the Carolines and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-02

Washington, December l. Captain T.,
f. McCalla has been detached from duty.
on the repair ship Vulcan and ordered
to resume his duties as Captain Of the
Norfolk Navy Yard.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-02
CAUGHT IN THE BETTING.
An Assignment Negro Recently Shot
Still Alive.

Still Alive
Weldon, n. c., Dec. 1.--(Special.,-- =
Mr.. B. g. HuX, an employe ut the Roa-
noke Mills at Roanoke Rapids was
caught in the betting last evening and
badly injured. Several bones were
broken and his injuries it is feared,
may prove fatal.
Hale Brothers, at Halifax and Tillery.
general merchants, have assigned. In
ability to collect and low prices Of cot
ton caused the failure.
The negro Broadnax, who was shot
by Democratic negro at Littleton, is
still living.
The people of Halifax county are glad
To know that Judge Battle will hold
Halifax, criminal court next week.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-02

Ner York, Dec. 1.-The United States
battleship Texas, in command Of Cap
tain VCharles j.. Sigsbce, sailed today
for fortress Monroe
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-05-19

occasionally a boy will meet a
college girl from his home, or 9th
er friends, and the conversation
which follows is always pleasant.
| went to Williamsburg last
Wednesday on recruiting tour,
and secured seven, who promised
to come with me; but only three
s'Specified.' and one Cf these left
the train at Lake City. Truly,
that doe sn't represent the patriot
ism and chivalty i'll and around
kingStree!
Maj Thompson's battalion will
comprise the Darlington Guards,
the Sumter Light Infantry, the
Governors Guards (Columbia)
and the Manning Guards. Govern
or Ellerbe has appointed Mr.. w
Z Gonzales adjutant Of Maj Thomp
sons battalion.
The companies are all formed
into battalion for dress parade
every afternoon, and the parade
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-05-19
Sp ring Bank Ripples.

Picnics are in vogue at this season.
1.-THE transplanting of tobacco is
about completed.
The all abiorbing topic of conver-
sation here as elsewhere is the war,
and some of our young men are en-
Unused with the idea OF volunteering.
Mr.. and Mrs. w NJ McElveen and
family spent two or three days in
this community the first of the week
Quite crowd attenced a picnic at
Mouzon's Bridge, on Black River
last Saturday. The day was one of
pleasure and enjoyment, but socn
after dinner, the roaring of thunder
was heard in the distance and the
crowd dispersed.
Below is given the Honor Roll of
the beautiful and accomplished Miss
Bessie Durant's school at Bethel
(Presbyterian) church, FOR the
month ending May 6. The high
average attained by her pupils speaks
forcibly of Miss Durant's merits as d
teacher, and her patrons ought to
feel proud of their teacher. The
roll ctnnAr % follnmS.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-05-19
Progress of rhe War,

May -: The gunhoats Hudson
and Wilmington, and the torpedo
boat Wlnslow entered Cardenas
bay to attack some Spanish gun
boats. At a distance of $500
yards the Spanish boats opened fire,
supported by land batteries. For
an hour the battle ragged, when the
boiler of the Winslow was shot
away,and it was with great Difficult
tv that she was saved from being
captured. The WinSlow suffered
severely, five being killed and five
wounded out Of a crew of Crew
Of 13 men.
May ID: Admiral Sampson,
with nine of our best warships,
attacked San Juan de Porto Rico
the bombardment lasted 3 hours,
and much damage is supposed to
have been inflicted upon the forti.
fcali0nS around San Juun. Our
losses are reported one man killed
and seven wounded. besides the
gunner's mate ofthe Amphitrile,
who died from being over heated.
Admiral Sampson claims that he
could have captured the town: but
but was afraid he could not hold ii
until the Spanish feet was dis
posed of. After the bombardment
Sompson withdrew his fleet.
May IS: An attempt was made
to land the Gussie on the coast Of
Havana with troops and ANN uni
ton. A fight ensued in which
twelve Spaniards were killed and
wounded, but the landing could
not be accomplished.
May 14:-Advices received re-
port the Spanish fleet to have
been sighted off the island Of
Curacao.
May 1.-THE gunboat Nash
vile, the cruiser Marblehead and
the auxilia.y V crSor Window entered
the harbor Of Cienfuegos, with
or lers to cut the cable between
that place and Santiago de Cuba.
The cable was cut after severe
battle with the Spaniards, the
men on shore firing upon lheAmer-
leans, who went from the men
of-war in small boats to cut the
cable. The Americans had one
man killed and six wounded in
the small boats, besides a number
in the ships wounded. The
Spanish loss is unknown.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-05-19
ETIQUETTE OF STATE.
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Rigid Rules Of Precedence Govern the So
cisI Events of the Administration.
THE wife of the president makes
and returns no visits. The wife CT
the vice president pays first visit
only to the wife of the president"
writes Mary Nimmo Balentine in an
illustrated article on Women of the
United States Senate" in The Wom-
ans Homo Companion.
1.-The wives of senators make first
calls on the wife of the president,
the wife Of the vice president, the
wives of the en- bassadors, the ladies
of the supreme court and upon each
other in the order of the length of
service of their husbands in the GEN.
ate. The wife of the vice president
holds receptions on Wednesdays,
cabinet day, because her husband is
a mem ber of the presidents cabinet,
while the day of receiving for sen
ators' wives is Thursday, between
the hours of Sand in the afternoon.
These receptions begin after the 1st
of January and continue to be held
until Lent begins. Some ladies ob-
serve the day for receiving all the
time congress is in session. The Gus
toma1y preparations for holding an
afternoon reception are to station
one man at the drive to open and
shut carriage doors and call car
riages and another at the ball door
to admit callers and take cards.
The hostess receives the visitors
standing near the door of the en-
trance and is dressed in high
necked gown, which may otherwise
be as elaborate as taste may dictate.
Visitors may be announced by name
to the hostess by an usher or may
speak their names themselves.
ANY person is at liberty to make
the visits at the homes Of senator's,
and all persons are cordially re-
ceived. Those leaving cards expect
their Wits to be returned. Resident
and nonresident sightseers who call
without introduction of any sort
do not leave cards. A large proper.
ton of the official folk owe first calls
to the ladies of the senate, the ladies
of the cabinet, the wives OF foreign
ministers and the wives of the men,
bers of the house of congress. These
are termed duty calls and must be
returned in person. a woman whose
husband is in the upper house can
be quite as exclusive as any lady OF
private position if she so desire.
The women of the cabinet could not
close their houses to the public,
however much they might wish to
do So.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-05-19
Buell. & Roberts,
573 AND J75 k7NG STREET.
Corner Cannon Street,
Charleston, 5. c.

A good sized waler-moccasln
was killed last week near the
Record office.
Mr.. Louis Jacobs, Jr., Of Char
lesion, is on visit to his parents
at this place.
A fsh-fry was given Judge Watts
yesterday by the members of the
bar. "Pine bark stew" was in evil
dence, and all who attended enjoyed
themselves.
Our water supply is being increas-
ed by another artesian we'll, which is
being bored at the Baptist church.
Mr.. W P Goodwin, of Lake City, is
the contractor.
A copy Of The Kindergarten, a
bright little paper published at
Charleston, has been received at
this Office. AS Its name implies,
The kindergarten is devoted to
the Interests of children. sub.
scriplion price 25 cents year.
Address, kindergarten Monthly,
Charleston, S. G.
Mr.. Louis j Bristow arrived
here from Columbia Wednesday,
remaining over until Thursday
night. Mr.. Bristow, who holds
the Office of 1st sergeant in The
Darlington Guards, was on re-
cruiting expedition, and carried
back with him MessrS. W s Moore
and Duncan Dunlop, of this place.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-05-19
New goods this week.

6 dozen Black Sailors at 25c.
6 dozen White Sailors at 25c.
0 dozen COlOred Sailors at &c
10 dozen White Sailors, Belle Crown.
at 2Oc.
10 dozen Black sailor, Belle Crown,
at 20c.
4dGzen Fine Fancy Sailors, same as
sold at 5Oc, at 25c.
dozen Chip Hats at 80.
dozen Chip Hats at Csc.
Black Cashmere skirts at 00c.
Black taShmare skirts at 81.
Black Serge Skirts at 81.
And other New Goods.
We are selling a nice, fashionable
Fancy Sailors at 39c, worth SOC.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-05-19
Mr.. Brunson Slandered.

We clip the following from The
Sumter Freeman. This letter was
not intended by Mr., Brunson for
publication, but was simply an
expression of thanks to Mr.. Mil
Ter for defending him.
Kingstree, s G, May 10, 1898.
E. F. Miller, Esq,
Sumter, 5. c.,
Dear Sir:-I write to thank YOU
for defending me against the
slanderous statements of Mr.. APP
peit. | am in such a position
that 1 cannot reply through his
sheet.
| lived in Clarendon about six
years. At that time it was nece$-
sary to do much political work to
carry the election Democratic,
and l was active IN every cam
paign; not only going myself, but
putting red shirt on each ofmy
hands that | could indu:e to ride
a mule in the parades. In this
way l became conspicuous, and
Mr.. Appelt has attributed my zeal
to carry the election to desire for
office. Once during the six years
| was voted for IN a preliminary
primary, held in the Salem sec
ton ofthe county for Representa-
tive ard was the choice Of the
Salem people, but as(although l
had filed a pledge to abide by the
result Of the primary never a
candidate before the people ofthe
WnOle county lOr any ONCE.
| was never nominated for any
office, Except as aboye) never
voted for TO fill any Office, and
never intimated to aliving soul
that ! wished to be be elected to
any Office.
| had about as much business
as | could attend to Of my own
without meddlipg with office,
Yours sincerely.
JOEL E BRUNSoN.
What has editor Appelt to say
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-05-19

The monetary unit Of Spain is the
peseta, which is worth 10 cents of
our money.
Prophet Totten says ''all great oc-
currences happen in even years.
Which is very odd.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-05-19

Plenty of work and good diges-
tion is a good remedy for the blues.
The man who has not an enemy
may b. good man, but what is he
good for?
A very large proportion of the glass
used in the United States is made in
Pennsylvania.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-05-19
An Old Idea.

Every day strengthens the belief Of emf
nent physicians that impure blood is the
cause of the majority of our diseases.
Twenty-Five years ago this theory was used
az basis for the formula of Browns Iron
Bitters. The many remarkable cures effected
by this famous old household remedy are
sufficient to prove that the theory is correct.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-05-19
THE SOLDIERS IN COLUMBIA.
HOW THE SOUTt CAROLINA VOL
UNTEERS ARE TREATED.
a Letter From MIR. BristoW Giving
His First Days
Experience.

are giving the boys shall Colum-
bia." Our company now has II
members accepted, and We need
but three more to complete our
quota. We expect to get these
today, and to be mustered into the
service of the United States this
afternoon, or Monday morning.
AS We are to be the first company
mustered into Maj ThompSon's in
dependant battalion, we will he
Company A, and our oiIi:er will
out-rank those of all the 9th er
companies in the battalion.
The boys are all more or less
anxious to lie IL tie battalion
that is to be sent TO Tampa, and
thence to Cuba. bnt we do not
know any more about 1t than the
ordinary newspaper reader.
The Darlington Guards seem to
be the pets Of Col. Tillman. On
several occasions when there has
been trouble in camp, he has 5,
for our company to 60 on special
duty. As an instance | will cite
the following, which is clipped
from the Sunday News:
Quite an exciting time was exper-
fenced at the Fair Ground camp last
night A private of a low-country
infsnry command was arrested lya
sentinel about II o'clock for trying
to break barracks, for the purpose OF
making a trip up into town. Capt.
Anderson was officer of the day, and
lie ordered the young man placed in
the guard house. The prisoner ob-
jected and attempted to break away,
but some of his companions finally
got him to submit to being put in
the guard house. About l o'clock
Adjt Hardin came hurriedly to the
quarters Of the Darlington Guards
with orders from Capt Tillman for
the entire company to report at once
at headquarters for argent duty.
Within two minutes the company,
under Lieut. Cox, was at Col Till
mans headquarters and it was learu-
ed that the private had broken out of
the guard honse and Col Tlllman
had ordered the Darlin gton company
out to capture him. After thorough
search of the grounds the escaped
prisoner was captured and brought
before Col Tillman.
Mr.. s. was given his choice of
being gagged with bayonet or leay-
ing camp at once, with his belong
ings. Mr.. S-said be was willing to
stay in the office a prisoner two OF
three days, but objected to being
gagged.
Col Tillman then ordered the SER
-geant of the guard to conduct Pri-
yate s. out of the camp, which was
was then done. The young man has
just been admitted to the Bar from
-Orangeburg-
Col Tillmrn in few words then
thanked the Darlington BOYS for their
prompt and efficient services,and the
affair was at an end.
Every ten hourswe have to de-
tail squad consisting Of one
lieutenant, one sergea Mt, one COR
poral and fifteen priyateS for SEN
tinel duty. The privateS have to
walk their "poSts" for two solid
hours, and it is very seldom that
a "kick" is registered.
Forty four of our men were re-
jected on the first examination
and eight on the last; so We now
have II accepted, and have lost
~, who were given transportation
home.
The following Williamsburgers
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-05-19
He Likes the Prohibition Department.

ton department iu The Record 1t
has been one of the most interest
ing parts of the paper to me. l
was disappointed when The Re
cord came this week, for on turn
ing to the Prohibition page |
found nothing on the subject eX-
cept an article against it.
Brother Prohibitionlsts, his will
not do. While some Of our boys
away fighting for the freedom of
Cuba, let those of Us who remain
be no less valiant in seeking to
free our dear South Carolina from
the worst foe our country has ever
known. | know of no one who
would deny the fact that whiskey
is the greatest enemy of our land,
but our men have got SO deep
down in that old rut of, "Prohibi-
ton won't prohibit" that many Of
them seem unable to see out OF
the top oft,
The thing for us TO decide is
what is right and what is wrong,
and then, "do the right though the
heavens fall"
Ifprohibilion is carried at the
next election (Which | fully en-
pect. it will not pue an end to
whiskey drinking and selling any
more than the laws against mur-
der and theft have put stop to
&iiling and stealing; but one thing
is certain, the law will be right
and only those who break this law
will be responsible for their own
wrong-doing.
Is it ri ght to allow men to flood
our land with this hell-born stuff
which is sure 10 ensnare our boys
and make such slaves of them
that nothing less than the grace Of
Almighty God is able 10 free
them again?
All agree that the thing is a
great evil and must be controlled.
We cannot allow our boys to be
made drunkardS CT unless We can
get some good ont of this evil.
None must be allowed to follow
this business without giving a
large per cent. Of the blood money
into the public treasury. Others
say:' No MCliWcM should be allow
ed To 40 the business; there Is too
much money in 1t 10 be monopo
lized. We will make our State
bar-kceper and let her deal out
death to her own sons and get all
all the profits
l reverently say: May God
have mercy upon, and open the
eyes OF any christian (?) so blind
as 10 think this right. Better far
allow men to raise rattle-Inakes,
ard allow them 10 run at large by
paying so much into the public
treasury. The snakes would de-
stroy the body only, while the
whiSkey destroys both BODY and
soul. Any man who would argue
that it is right to allow whiskey
sold Tor percentage cfthe profits.
might as we'll argue that men
should be allowed to steal all
they please, so long as they pay
the State part of what they
steal.
feel that would like to say
more on ihe subject, butt would
rather hear from others, who
may be better able to discuss the
subject. My chief object for
writing is to appeal to Prohibi-
sionists all over the county to
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-05-19

If the sun was inclosed in mass
of ice 60 feet thick it would be one
minute in melting it.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-05-19
Furniture
Department.

Solid Oak, 1O-piece Bed Room Suits
from $17 to $50.
Rockers ane Chairs cheaper than
ever before.
Five-foot Extension Tables SO 80
Kitchen Tables from 81 SO to 81 rs.
10-piece Toilet Sets 81 10.
Another lot of Window Shades from
10c to 81.
4 by 4 All-wool Art Suars at 81 IS.
We have large assortment Of Art
Squares Of various sizes. and beautiful
patterns.
We have big Stock of Mattings and
are sellingat ole prices.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-05-19

What has editor Appelt to say
to Mr.. Brunson's statement Of facts?
And we want to remark here that
what Brunson says is a fact, is a
fact. Every honest man. who
knows him will.testify to his being
a lover of truth and man of char
acter-towering high above the
piliful political coat tail swingers,
who have infested the State of late
years.-Sumter Freemrn.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-05-19

E,ducai, .SUt .."N,.s .IhrarctS.
Candy Caiharlir. cure constipation forever
l03. &C. II c. G. G fail. dr'If:i ~ r"fund money.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-05-19

An old habit Is stronger than a
mans right arm. Fortunate the
man whose habits are good ones.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-05-19

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take C.tscarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or 25:.
II C. c.. G. fail 10 cure. druggists refund money
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-05-19

ALLAN ~ CuASI LIVE.
Northeastern R. R. of S. c.
CONDENSED SCHEDULE.
Dated Dec. 90. 1897.
TRAINS GOING SOUTH.
No. 3j.s
Leave Florence 1926 a. m
Leave kingstree
Arrive Lanes 4:iO a. m
Leave Lanes 4:40 a. M
Arrive Charleston $40 a. IN
No. 23.*
Leave Florence 7:45 p. m
Leave kingStree $3.50 p. m
Arrive Lanes 9:l3 p. m
Leave Lanes 9:l3 p. n
Arrive Charleston 1850 p. m
No. 53.s
Leave Lanes 7:15 pm
Arrive Charleston 9:46 p. M
TRAINS GOING NORTH.
No. 49,"
Leave Charleston 5:2S a. m
Arrive Lanes 1905 a. m =
Leave Lanes 7:05 a. m
Leave kingstree 1928 a. m
Araive Florence S:25 a. m
No. 32*
Leave Charleston SIT p. m.
Arrive Lanes 6:53 p. m.
Leave Lanes 6:53 p. m.
Leave Kingstree
Arrive Florence S:15 p. m.
No. 52.s
Leave Charleston TOO am
Arrive Lanes S;32 a. IN
Daily.
Daily except sunday.
No. 80 runs through 20 Columbia via
Central r. X. of 5. G.
Trains Nos. 7S and 80 rnn via Wilson
dll(l E. NcIIcSlIIc-SIioIJ ' isIiit-dIii uidh Y
Close connection for all points North.
Trains on G.. q ID. r. r. leave Flor
ence daily except Sunday A. a. m, ar
rive Darlington 9 Is a. m., Ch"rawlO30
e. M, WadeSboro 2 % pm Leav. Flor
encr daily except Sunday % p. M. ar
rive Darlington 80 p. m, Hartsville o
90 p. m, .Benncttsvillp 8 q p. m.., Glib
son 10 90 p. II. Leave Florence Sunday
only Q 81 a. m, arrive Darlington 1927
4. ne, IIartsvillc IL 10 4. IN.
Leave Gibson daily except Senday g.
6 :35 q. m. Bennettsv>ll $3.50 a. M
arrive Darlington 30 a. M.
Leale Hartrville daily except Sunday
100 a. m, arrive Darli'lgton 7:45 q. M
leave Darlington S:55 a. M. Leave
Wadesboro daily except Sunday 300 p.
m. Cheraw 5:l5 p. M, Darlington 6:29
D. IN. arrive Florence 700 p, m.
Leave HartSvil Sunday oely S:15
a. M, Darlington 900 am, arasve
Florence 9.32 am.
J. +. DIVINE,
tinn'l Snp':
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-05-19

(The Prohibition Department is
not dead; nor will its sleep be of
long duration. Nj. G j Lessesne
finds himself unable to edit it longer,
and until We secure another editor
this department will be omitted; in
a very short time We hope to continue
the department as usual. "Prohibi-
ton" is mistaken as to there being
an article against Prohibition in last
weeks issue Editor County Record.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-04-01
BrIee secures Anothtr Road.

TOLEDO, o., March 3O.-The Detroit,
Toledo & Milwaukee railroad has
passed into the hands OF Calvin s.
Rriee, the formal action hinging on
the resignation of j, T. Megrue, OF
Cincinnati. as general manager, made
public Tues lay, Fred II, Whippla has
been made general freight and pas
senger agent, and l.. NJ Studevant as
sistant tycaaurer purchasing agent,
General o..ic-, were urau9eJ for hero
Tues lay
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-04-01
SERVICE IN A PALACE.
Scene of Ismail Pasha's Former Tri-
umphs in Egypt I'm Use.


Church accommodations in Egypt
for English and American tourists and
residents are somewhat limited, and
particularly in winter, when the num-
Der of visitors is. greatest, are they
found insufficient. In Cairo. for that
reason, service is held Sunday morn
ing in one of the large drawing-rooms
of the Gheziveh palace. This very gor-
geous palace was built by Is1nail Pasha
and used for the reception and enter
tainment of his royal guests at the
opening of the Suez canal. 1t was the
millions spent on these festivities that
helped ruin Egypt and were the real
cause of Ismail's downfall.
Now the palace is used as a hotel
and in the reception rooms Ismail's
furniture and carpets are still kept,
although their garish colors are not
much in harmony with present-day
notions. In one of these rooms the
wonen-for some reason men are not
often seen assemble, and. sit
ting on the yellow and gold embroi-
dered chairs bearing the I. P. of the
former ruler, listen to the Church of
England service, which is generally led
by the military chaplain of the gar
riSon.