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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06

We want ali who can possibly
do so to come up and settle for
TIE RECORD by October ]. \
number Of our bills Iali due on
that day and We must have mon,
ey 10 NEE; them. After that date
we shall begin to revise Or list
aol cutoff dciinguints, as we can
not afford 20 send the paper free TO
subscribers, howc1cr mnch we
would Ike TO retain them on our
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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06

Young men, [ have pretty
line Of neckWear. Come and get
pleased. S. NJ. ASlinS, Lake
City, S. G.
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Co. Supt. OF Ed.

All kinds Of printing done in first
class style at our job Office. Bill
heads, letter heads programmes and
posters printed on short notice,
Wedding invitations and visiting
cards engraved artiSticslly. All
kinds of legal blanks for sale. Give
as trial order.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06

DeWitt's witch Hazel Salve has
the largest sale of shy Salve in the
world. This factaad its merit has
lod dishonest people to attempt TO
counterfeit it. Look out for the man
who attempts to deceive you when
you call for DcWitt'S Witch Hazel
Save, the great pile cure. Wallace
!. 5nhusa!t.
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Cascarets Candy Cat.,artic. me moat v oa-
oerfGl medical disco, cry of tine age. = cas-
ant and refreshing 10 the lasrc, a"t gently
and positively Oh kiineys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, di$poi Gods,
cure headache, fevnr. ii.bit.i;i! constipation
and biIiousness. Pleas" bay and Try box
OF e. 9. g. to-day; 10, - - Gems Sold and
guaranteed 10 care by all druggists
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Teachers Examination.

The next regular examination for
applicants for teachers certificates
for this county will be held October
81, (third Friday at the county
seat, beginning $50 a. III.
n ID LeSesne,
Co.. Supt. of Ed.
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Look out for your influence. It
may be greater than you know.
The habit of being always en-
ployed is a safeguard through life.
Of al the dust thrown in mems
eyes gold-dust is the most binding.
What kind of robber is not dam
geroUs? \ safe robbeI, OF course.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06

KingStree Dec. u to 10 inclusive, and
from 10Th 10 Dec, 3Ist inclusive,
Saturdays excepted.
r y ROLLINS,
Co Treasurer
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The largest assortment OF men $
straw and telt hats ever seen in
Lake City at rock bottom prices
ats. N. Askins, Lake City, SC.
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Ar ailing women and a male
punster ought TO be compelled to
spend their days in boiler factory.
n Wonderful Discovery.

The last quarter OF a century records
many wonderful discoveries ia medicine,
but none that have accomplished more for
humanity than that sterling oiG household
remedy, Browns Iroa iittcrs. II seems 10
contain the very elements Of GOOD health,
hnd neither man. woIlau III child cna take
H. without deriving TIE greatest "rnciit.
Browns Iron BItters y sold l.v I'll dealers.
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An angry man opens his mouth
and shuts his eyes.
The herald., 1898-03-13
All About Earrings

The wearing of earrings was so general
in Rome and the jewels were so heavy that
there were professionals known as ear
healers, who tended the ears of the ladies
who had torn or injured the lobes with
the weight Of the pendants. AT one time
Roman men wore rings in their ears,
while in Greece the children wore rings in
the right ears only.
Among the Arabs the expression 'to have
q ring in ones ears is synonymous with
'"to be a save," and to the present day an
Arab who has been conquered by another
places ring through his ear as token.
The Egyptian women wore bangle hoops
of gold in their ears, which were regarded
as the wearer's choicest possessions and
were parted from only under direct stress.
The golden calf was supposed to have been
made entirely from the earrings of the
people.
Among the Phoenicians the wearing of
earrings was a badge of servitude, the
same custom obtaining with the Hebrews.
The latter people said that when Eve was
expelled from Paradise her ears were bored
as a sign of slavery.
1t is said that earrings are coming in
again, but few women nowadays will be
found willing to have their ears pierced
and disfgured with pendants. The custom
of wearing earrings has come down from
the earliest time. Among the Athenians
it was a sign of nobility to have the ears
pierced.
The herald., 1898-03-13
EAT OF THE


and all the colors of the season are repro
sentcd in parasols.
THE BLACK NOTE IN MILLINERY
AND GOWNS
The part which black plays In the COM
position of light and bright colored hats
creations of the best milliners, Is very
striking. An exquisite little hat or tur-
quoise blue straw has the brim dropping
over the left ear and turned up over the
right. The very full drapery which trims
it Is of black areoplane which Is encrusted
with applications of black Chantilly lace
A large bunch of forget-me-nots Is placed
against the upturned side of the brim.
Another small hat of rose-pink straw
is covered loosely with black tulle woven
with large black spots fringe of small
black ostrich tips droops over the edge
of that part Of the brim which Is turned
,lp and which rests on cluster of rose
buds Above the left temple is set black
aigrette which sweeps back over the
crown. It's stem is fixed by elegant Or
nament saior-shaped hat has wire
frame Over this is stretched white Irish
point. The edge Is finished with a roll
of black velvet. The crown is a full puff
of black velvet and encloscs n fiat bouquet
of pink roses. A small spray of green
leaves is fixed to the left side.
A bright rose-coored plain straw has
a. narrow band Of black velvet around the
crown. 1t shows through diaphanous
drapery of white tulle made up in big
bow in 'front.' with a small black lace era
vat. surmounted by three full black ostrich
tips. This hat is turned back from the fore
head like the model we illustrate.
The herald., 1898-03-13

NEW YORK, March 7.--(Special Corre-
ohdence to The Herald.) The early spring
enings decide that costume waists and
Jackets still hold their own as firmly
ever, and as this is so, cannot do bet
r than to describe two models saw the
her day. Those who invested during the
cent sales in various short lengths of silk
Ii be pleased to transform tsem into
ese lovely creations.
No was a tea Jacket, and was composed
daffodill-yellow silk. sprayed over with
raised design OF palest inauve violets
q faihtly-blurred green leaves. The back
is tiGht-fittinE and finished with jaunty
lie basque, the latter stiffened beneath
, silken lining and box-pleatcd. The
onts hung loosely. straight from the
oulder, and were lined with what looked
10 q sarcenet--at any rate, 1t was a very
in make of silk. and a very bright one,
ltlial--of paest mauve. These fronts
ere cut away. to show the tight-ftting
st underneath-in' this Instance of white
iffon over pale yellow--black velvet rib
ms were brought from either side and
I'd In the quaintest Of bows in the center
the bust, being further secured by tiny
lckles of cut steel. The neck, although
high one, was square and set into q band
the black velvet ribbon, mitred at the
rners, back and front. A long narrow
lckle of cut steel kept In place bow Of
ry fine creamy lace. The sleeves were
sorgian in shape, set in at the shoulders
tn scarcely a suspicion of fulness, and
iished-they scarcely reached to the ell
ws-with double frill of the same lace
the bow at the throat. above which was
band of black ribbon velvet. The whole
The herald., 1898-03-13

The Introduction of a narrow amount Of
black into light toilettes is the latest idea
Of fashion. A black waist ribbon or shoul
der knot, q narrow puff or ruch!ng of
gauze, are considered very chic additions
to an evening gown. For instance, a dress
of pink mousselne de sole spangled with
silver has a tulle scarf attached to the
side seams and caught up at the back
into bows through two buckles. The elbow
sleeves are yelled with black tulle.
One of the models / recently inspected
for the benefit of my readers had a skirt
of white satin; three deep founces
reached almost to the waist; and these
were lined with eau de nile sill;, very thin
silk, noted. edged with a ruching of black
chiffon. The bodice was draped one,
and fastened on the left shoulder with
fluffy plume of very short black feathers.
The decolletage was outlined by ruching
of the chiffon and a tiny tucker of the
same material did something toward soft
ening its rather extreme cut. Sleeves there
were none. A square drapery of white
satin, lined with thin eau de nile silk, and
edged with a ruching of the black chiffon,
taking their place. A cunningly inter-
twined twist of eau de nile tulle and black
chiffon finished off with a bow, and the
ubiquitous buckle was to be worn in the
hair.
AS this is to be lace season, I will de-
SCtIUc al eIlplIe gown lHleHueQ IOT u Ue-
butante. which positively sent a thrill of
envy through me, and I am by no means
given to covet other peoples goods. The
underskirt, or rather slip, was of lily-leaf
green glace; q triple fril at the edge its
only ornament. but the gown itself was
just the most fairy-like garment it is pos
sible to imagine-composed of softest,
filmiest lace in tender shade of yellow
not the harsh coffee or ecru of the average
lace manufacturer, but faded browny
yellow, just as though it had been lying
by for who knows how many years, in
a drawer. all scented with lavender and
verbena. Up-to-date lace manufacturers
have good reason for sef-congratulation
when they can turn out such stuff as
am glad to be able to chrouicle, 1 saw
The gown was not unduly full-a good
thing, in my estimation. as it allowed the
pattern of the lace to show to greater ad-
vantage than would have otherwise been
the case. In front, the decolletage, which
was of the approved empire cut had two
softly falling revers of the lace. very slight
ly wired The sleeves were formed of
tiny lace puffs, the latter transparent, with
long pointed drapery falling from the
back If the arm, and reaching quite to
the knee. In the extreme center of the
bust a bunch of lilies-of of-the-valley were
pinned in place by an arrowhead of emer-
aid ornament
Those who may be the lucky owners of
one of the huge white lace shawls which
The herald., 1898-03-13
A Practical Field

The latest way which women have found
of making themselves useful to their own
sex and at the same time earning living
takes a severely practical turn. Such
methods as singing negro songs, lecturing
on architecture or even American history,
dressing dinner tables and teaching whist
are eclipsed as regards utility by the new
est idea. 1t is teaching bookkeeping and
supervising the women's bank accounts.
One young woman looking about for some
thing to do, happened to have taken a
sourse in bookkeeping at business COL
lege, and that was followed by q brief
business experience. She thought of i'm
parting her knowledge to her own SEX
Women who had bank accounts and liked
to have them kept in better order than they
were personally equal to were delighted to
pay the modest price asked for her SER
vices Incidentally, they were able to
The herald., 1898-03-13
STRAW SAILOR WITH TYRE" BR1M AND FULL TRIMMING

er, cleaner-looking compilations than have
women, and it all comes of a liberal use of
soap and water. 1t is absolutely necessary
for a woman who wishes to have clear
looking skin to wash her face thoroughly
in warm water, with plenty of soap, at least
once day, and it's better to do it twice.
If she wishes to bleach her skin. she should
apply a gelatinous preparation, obtain
able at the highest-class drug stores, con-
tanning extract of cucumbers. There is
natural arsenic enough in the cucumber
to bleach the skin to a beautiful white, and
chemists now combine things with 1t that
tend to soften the face and hands. Those
people who do not need an occasional
bleaching should apply some softening,
simple balm to the face after washing,
such as men use after shaving, and moth
ing more. They should fly from greasy
and pore-clogging applications as they
would from the plague. Water is the best
skin tonic in the world and soap the most
effective toilet article when it comes to a
genuine cleansing.-New York Sun.
The herald., 1898-03-13

learn just what they should do, and the
young woman has succeeded in gaining
a clientele that makes her business highly
profitable. In addition to that branch of
her work, she teaches bookkeeping to sew
eral classes, whose members have taken
to the new accomplishment as eagerly as
If it were a diversion. The tendency of
the newer employments women are seek
ing is to rid their sisters who have means
of nearly all responsibility. To have the
trouble of choosing their own dresses has
recently been lifted from their shoulders,
and now they are able to get somebody to
look at their bank books and tell them
just how much money they have. The next
invader of the field of relieving women of
means from all responsibility will have to
undertake the final task of spending their
money for them.-New York Sun.
The herald., 1898-03-13

known to pass beyond the portals leading
to the side not intended for her, and no
"sylph" has ever yet been permitted to ac-
quaint herself with the mysteries of the
apartments cOnsecrated to those of adj
pose figure. OF course, it is the mirrors.
Every dressmaker has them of the two
sorts, but not every dressmaker has been
shrewd enough to keep the two so distinct
and separate. The fat customer at this
particular establishment sees herself on
all sides in glasses that make her look
like the sylph she isn't, while the living
skeleton herself would present rounded
contours if reflected by the magic mirrors
lining the walls of the thin rooms. "Thick'
and thin" is the way. the two sets of
apartments are designated by the employees
of the establishment. The audience room
into which brand new patron is ushered
for the first time is without mirrors of any
kind, and the first thing that Elise says to
Celeste when she announces the new arri-
val is: 'Shure, an is she thick or thin?''-
New York Evening Sun.
The herald., 1898-03-13
spectacles and Social Eminence

In Spain during the seventeenth century
the wearing of spectacles by both sexes
was a mark Of social eminence. Although
they were not necessary, many kept them
on while eating or attending any public
function-such as theaters, concerts and
bull fights-so that the owners might de-
mand respect from those of the lower or
ders with whom they might be compelled
to come in contact. The size of the specta-
cles was a matter of important consdera-
ton, just as carriages and men servants
are nowadays. AS peoples fortunes in
creased so did the dimensions Of their spe-
tacles. The Countess dAulnoy assures us
that some of the spectacles she has seen
worn by the grandees were as large as her
head.-Chicago mes-Herald.
The herald., 1898-03-13
WE

beatified expression on their faces shs
knows that they are members of wafn@
party. When one of the many pretty girls
or fine looking matrons who are patrons OF
the establishment is at at a loss for an ens
tertanment for her friends, in a small way,
she gives them waffle party. The ex-
change is noted for these dainties. Even
lone, unprotected men, venture in occa-
sionally to have a luncheon of waffies when
they are in season. The regular waffleites
devote themselves entirely to waffies.
There is frequently a course of boullon
first and then waffles answer for fish,
fowl, flesh and dessert.-Chicago Times
Herald.
The herald., 1898-03-13
Royal Family and Flowers

The members of the British royal family
confess to great love for flowers of all
kinds. The queen has a special weakness
for lilies of the valley and violets, and
cares to have them about her rooms. Her
intimate friends, knowing her favorite
blossoms, send her these In profuson upon
her birthday, at Christmas and the New
Year. Violets, the pet flowers of the late
Emperor Frederick of Germany, have be-
come quite sacred in the eyes of his widow,
and she has often been deeply touched
when, paying her annual visits to England,
mere strangers have offered her violets "in
remembrance of her beloved husband."-
Chicago Times-Herald
The herald., 1898-03-13

using them. Fragrant sachet bags scat
tered among chiffonier drawers give a del
icate perfume to garments, and it is well
to adhere to one mixture. Wells and gloves
absorb perfume and little should be placed
near them. Up-to-date women not only
have sachet bags sewed in their bodices
and corsets, but they have thumb-nail
sized bags in their hats. If cologne is used
it should be applied to the handkerchief
several moments before 1t is to be put in
the pocket. Orris root is inexpensive, and
it is as well aromatic and sweet.-Chicago
Times-Herald.
The herald., 1898-03-13

rment was lined with pale mauve silk,
d 1t was quite smart enough, in my opin-
!, for little dinner or even for theater
EAR.
This jacket, too. could easily be copied in
her colors than those of mauve and yell
". For instance. black and white silks.
her plain black lined with white, or the
riped glace silk which was sold at such
low price at some of the recent sales,
,uld make up admirably lined with one
the above colors. The vest might be of
arlet or ccrise chiffon, choosing the lat
: for preference If your complexion will
and 1t, and the velvet ribbons of either
ack or white. Such jacket would be
lart in the extreme, and twice as serv-
able, even If not quite so dainty-looking
Its mauve and yellow prototype. An
her equally charming combination would
silver gray and pale blue or pale yellow,
to come to richer colorings, dragons
pod and pale green. In fact. the possibi
es are infinite, and you must choose for
urself.
No. was also blouse, this time the
arm lying rather in the novelty of the
ont than in material or cut, the former
ing accordion pleated, rose colored chif-
n and the latter commonplace. 1t is only
ssible to make accordion pleated ma
rial up in one way, and in this instance
eCeueul has Occi lOIloWSus l. Ao NSSt,
'wever, was of plain white satin. fitting
;htly, in odd, but not unpleasing. con-
ast to the rest of the blouse, and upon It
.re painted long sprays of pale pink al
1nd blossoms. The gauntlet cuffs to the
1g-tucked sleeves (the accordion pleating
ing made up the reverse way) were also
white satin, painted to match the vest.
commend the idea to those who, clever
tn their brush, are also in search OF. nov
". as I hear there is a perfect rage for
.nd-painted panels for evening gowns,
c., just now.
ARASOLS AS NECESSARY AS HATS
t Is not a question this year of "Can
'ord parasol?" but "How expensive
rasol can I afford?" Women who have
retofore delayed buying a paraso until
ay or June are now anXiously looking
out for parasols to complete their cos
mes for the coming season.
This interest Is due to the artistic dress
: of today among really elegant women.
iese make study of the completeness of
cir toilets. The ruffled skirts, small
.eves and high poised hat leaving the
ce and eyes exposed make the parasol in
,pensabe for face protection from the
wages OF the sun.
he popularity Of the parasol is an as
red fact Canopies will be great favor
g. Among the more elegant models we
,tice that smaller sizes prevail. The craze
shirrings, plaitings and pllsse has in
lded the parasol world. Shaded greens,
lrnt orange, black, white, castor, beige
The herald., 1898-03-13
Belts of Plaid Leather

Belts of plaid leather, with plaid leather
shopping bags to match, are seen in the
large stores, and bid fair to gain popular
ity. The favorite colors in the plaids are
red, green, blue and yellow, and the leather
is generally alligator or calfskin, cape
goat, dongola and seal. They are stylish
and durable, and their reasonable price
puts them within the reach Of all.
The herald., 1898-03-13

genuity and second upon her success in
turning that ingenuity to such practical
account. One long, narrow room consti-
tutes the workshop, down the center OF
which extends a long table, surrounded by
women and children. In front of each Is
square iron slab, with nuts piled high on
each side Of 1t. Each worker has ham
mer, and hammers away from morning till
night. 1t takes both knack and skill to
extract the meat of the nut unbroken ana
uncrushed. A trained nut-cracker, it is
said, can crack about sixteen pounds OF
nuts in one day.-Harper's Bazaar.
The herald., 1898-03-13
A Little Trick of the Modiste

One of the most successful modstes in
town owes her prosperity very largely to
a scheme so simple it is strange that no
one had ever thought of it before. The
dressmaker's establishment is in a double
house--that is to say, one with rooms on
either side of the hallway in the middle.
One side is dedicated to one sort of GUS
toners, the fat; the other to another Sort
the lean. No plump woman was ever
The herald., 1898-03-13
A Irving Season on the Skin

This is just the time Of year when woman
should begin to pet and coddle her com
plexion. Next month is the most trying of
all on the skin. March winds, with their
dust accompaniments, chap and tougher
and roughen the face and hands in way
that January blizzards never approached
At this season the skin needs feeding. 1t is
dreadful thing to have to confess, but the
average woman hates to wash her face.
She seems to be about as fraid of soap as
she is of mice. Men, as rule, have clear
The herald., 1898-03-13
To Clean Swans Down

To clean swans down, wash 1t in q
lather of curd soap and water; do not rub
it, but sluice it up and down; after wash
ing shake it out and rinse in water with
little blue in it; when the down is some.
what raised, dry it before a clear fire.
The herald., 1898-03-13
ALI in Her Face

Her face is her fortune, and yet
She is painfully homely and old
In her face is her fortune, for she has set
OF teeth composed chiefly of gold.
Chicago News.
The herald., 1898-03-13
Euameled Buttons

Enameled buttons are next in favor after
those that are jeweled. Cut steel is used
in ornamenting pearl buttons, and the
result is especially handsome.
The herald., 1898-03-13
Perfumes Vulgar and Otherwise

Refined women do not moisten their
handkerchiefs nor their clothes with per-
fume. Few things are as disagreeable as
strong and over-sweet essences, and ele-
The herald., 1898-03-13

were so fashionable in our grandmothers'
days could easily achieve such a gown
for themselves, and, one, moreover, which
could not be copied by every beholder.
The herald., 1898-03-13
Waffle Parties Are New

When visitor to the woman's exchange
sees a party of women, six or eight at one
table, taking luncheon with particularly
The herald., 1898-03-13
Professional Nut Crackers

The Chicago woman who is said to have
established nut-cracking establishment
is to be congratulated-first upon her in.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-26

Joseph Lachance. DIST. Paul. spent
Sunday 10 the city with his family,
which is visiting here. 1t is said
that Lachauce contemplates going
to Europe to study medicine. Such
q move would VIRTUALLY b. an &C.
acknowledgement that his divine heal
ing pretensions were a. fake. II half
the reports are true concerning the
amount of money he has made in the
last six months, there are but few
doctors In the country who would
not be willing to trade their diplo-
mos for his reputation or secret Of
money-making.