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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17
Pencil Pointers.

Capt. Lawson D. Melton has beer
appointed United States marshal TO,
this State.
Rev. DR.. Howerton. of Charlotte, n.
c., will deliver the baccalaureste ser
mon at Converse College commence
ment.
A commission has been Issued to E.
Steinberger, w. C. Smith. G. R.
Welch, s. P. Wright and A. S. Cal.
houn, Jr., as corporators of tine Peo.
ple's Bank of Clio, which will have
S25, 900 capital.
The authorities of the Fairfield cotton
mill got hold OF some cotton few days
ago that had been heavily salted. For
tunately it was discovered before much
of it reached the machinery, as it might
have caused hundreds::of..dollars worth
of machinery to have been ruined in
short order.
Rev. 8. B. Fulton, missionary to
Japan, is at his home in Sumter on a
furlough, after nine years among the
Japanese.
The Saluda Regiment of Confederate
Veterans, consisting of five full camps,
in the Edgefield district, has notified
President Mckinley that its services
are at his disposal.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17
The Lake CITY Crime.

A Washington special SAYS Senator
Tillman, accompanied by Hon. w. A.
Barber, attorney general, and Hon.
James J. Norton, member of Congress
from the Sixth district, called upon As
sistant Attorney General Boyd to assure
him of the hearty cooperation Of the
South Carolina authorities in the eff
forts to ferret out and bring to punish
ment the perpetrators OF the crime at
Lake City. Mr.. Barber has already
instructed the State Solicitor Of the
district to institute an Investigation
with view to prosecutions and has
signified desire to cooperate with the
United States authorities in this mat
ter. Senator Tillman, Mr.. Barber and
Nr. Norton expressed condemnation Of
this ofense and stated that the people
of South Carolina generally condemned
it in the strongest terms.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17
Euying Cheap Fertilizers.

It is tue natural tendency of farmers
when confronted with low prices Of
products to save themselves by the
purchase of cheaper fertilizers, or by
dispensing with any boughten fertiliz-
er. But this is nearly always a mis-
take. The cost of the fertilizer is
only a small part of the cost Of making
a crop. Labor is much more ex-
pensive item, and if the soil be not
rich enough, much of this labor will
be ineffective. As for using poorer
grades of fertilizers, they cost as much
to apply them as the best. In fact,
the more expensive grades offertilizers
are usually in finer condition, and
can be easily made to cover a large
surface and do more good to the first
crop. ."-American Cultivator.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17
Prohibition is Booming.

April IA is the day which has been
set for the assembling in this city of
the exponents of the doctrine of pro-
hibitions for the purpose of organizing
and putting ticket for State Offices in
the field. Secretary T. J. La Motto,
of the State central committee, states
that he is receiving letters of encour-
sgement from all the counties in the
State, and that the convention will be
largely attended. He is not yet ready
to make any expression of his views as
to the plans upon which the cam
paigr will be conducted. Columbia
Register, 11th.
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The citizens of Darlington, in mass
meeting, have put themselves on record
bv passing q strong set of resolutions
denouncing the Lake City outrage.
Near Mayesville, one Loaf" Wi
son, young negro man, shot and Kill
ed Eliza Jane Wesley. They quarreled
over a bottle of ''booZe," with the
above result. Wilson was arrested.
At Chester, McDufie Estes, a young
merchant, was shot to death by Henry
H. Marcus. a blacksmith. The cause
leading to the fatal affair was over an
account Marcus owed Estes. Marcus
has been lodged in jail.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17
STATE ITEMS.

The following State items are taken
from the columns Of the News and
Courier's correspondents:
Bennettsville.
There are many hundred bales Of cot
ton in Marlboro county. and the ad-
vance in the price of the staple has
eladdened the hearts of those faxpers
who have held for higher prices. Nehrly
all that is being sold is on factosE
orders, as manufactures are paying
more than commission men who are
exporters. :. There is quite building
boom in this town, not less than half o
dozen houses being under construction
at present, some of them very costly. =.
Fertilizers are moving rapidly and cot
ton seed meal has advanced one dollar
per ton. A prominent stockholder OF
the McColl factory said few DAYS ago
that q new cotton mill would be erected
there during the present year On
the oath of February, 1897, there had
been recorded in the clerk of courts
Office in this county, 6sS liens, and up
to the same date this year there had
been recorded 704 making an increase
of 16 for this year. This does not look
as if people are ready to abolish the
lien law.
Sumter.
Between September l and March
17,1OO bales of cotton were shipped from
Sumter. Between the same dates last
season II, 400 bales were shipped. This
does not mean that the receipts have
fallen of, for the difference is moro than
made up by the cotton bought by the
cotton mill and that held in storage.
Cheraw.
It is surprising that someone who
knows the value of good timber does
not get possession of the valuable for
ests near Cheraw. 1t was from these
the State exhibit at the Atlanta Expo
sition were collected, consisting OF
twentv-eight varieties. No better or
more general assortment can be found
anywhere on the globe, and some en-
terprising man could make q fortune
out of 1t. The owners are letting it
stand, not seeming to know its great
value or the extent of their holdings.
-. The building Of the Cheraw and
Lancaster Railroad is being agitated
again, this time with some prospect OF
success, as it is in the hands Of Allan
Macfarlan, q son of Col. Allan Macfar-
Ian, the man who was instrumental in
the building Of the Cheraw and Dar-
lips ton Railroad.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17
The Dispensary Buys New Quarters.

The Dispensary Buys New Quarters.
The dispeusary has bought itself e
new home. It proposes to spend
Sls, 900 for its new quarters, and to
spend money in improving and reno
waiting the property. The place p4r-
chased was at one time used as the de-
partment of engraving and printing by
the Confederate States Government.
It will make q good home for the dis
pensarY. The board urge that IN q
very short time it will repay the State
on account of the saving of the large
bills for keeping up the hauling force.
The dispensary expects to move on or
about the 1st of June.-Columbia cor
respondent News and Courier.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17
The Bacon Hog.

There can be no question that
the bulk of our hogs are far too fat.
That is the trouble why our pork in
English markets sells far lower than
English or Canadian stock.
Furthermore, outside the English
market, here in the United States,
there are many people who would un-
doubtedly buy more ''hog meat" and
enjoy the same much better if it were
only leaner. Too fat bacon is nuis-
auce, where q richly marbled article,
one with "streak of fat and streak
of lean," is delicious. If this latter
were more generally to be found on
the market, it would result in o large
increase in the consumption Of pork
products here at home.
Now, how are we to 60 to work to
get a better product? Wemust change
both feed and breed. Something de-
pends upon each. Our hogs have been
selected for fine bone, short bodies,
round, symmetrical forms, and small
legs. This is the type'of the fat-pro-
ducing hog. For lean hog or a bacon
producer, something different is re-
quired. We need a longer, rangier
body, rather larger and stronger legs,
more of hustler; one, in fact, that
would not be considered so finely bred
as some of the typical breeds of to-day.
The Tamworth hog comes some
where near being a good bacon hog;
but by changing our ideals somewhat
we could in a short time so alter any
one of our existing breeds as to rem
der it quite . respectable "bacon
maker"
Having secured a lively, energetic
race of hogs, breed for foraging, one
that is active, always on the move and
ever storing up lean meat muscle, we
must feed the same on variety Of
nitrogenous foods, such as clover,
skim milk, bran, oats, and linseed
meal.
We want the foods that have ten
dency to make lean meat, and not fat.
The almost exclusive feeding of corn
is to be held largely responsible for
the fat-loaded swine of the present.
We must certainly feed differently if
we are to make any change or i'm
provement along these lines. &C.,.
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q woman can do, as we know by ex
perience.
This stand is not so frail as it looks,
as the laths are quite strong when
placed on edge.
Make the shelves first and then
make the frame and wherever the
laths cross drive a wire nail through
and clinch it. Paint the stand green.
Farm, Field and Fireside.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17
A Reformatory Commission.

At the last session of the General As
sembly joint resolution was passed
providing for o commission to inquire
into the feasibility, cost and general
scope of q reformatory for youthful
CRIMINALS. The commission is to report
to the General Assembly at its next
session "by bill or otherwise. No pay
is provided. Governor Ellerbe has
appointed the following commissioners
under the provisions of the bill: L. D.
Childs, of Columbia; Rev. G. c. Brown,
of Sumter; Prof. R. Means Davis, OF
Columbia; Rev. John Kershaw and Rev;
Richard Carroll. The Rev. Richard
Carroll is the colored man who has
been agitating the matter Of q reforma-
tory for youthful criminal: The chair,
man of the commission will have to call
it together.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17
Salt and Fresh Lake.

: A small lake-Selawik-near the
seacoast, in Alaska, has tides which
rise and fall in the lake, perhaps on
account of an underground connection
with the sea. At the bottom the water
is salt, but on top thero is layer Of
sweet water.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17
Beauty is Utility.

Does it pay to cultivate flowers, orr
namental trees and shrubs and make
the surroundings of "a farm home st-
tractive? .s..i !,
A farmer should plant only st1ch
trees and shrubs as are useful As
for flowers, of what use are they?
We often hear the useful and ornn-
mental contrasted as if they were the;
antipodes of comparison. Anything,
that ministers to bur physical needs is
useful. Anything that does not afford
food or shelter may be beautiful, but
if it is not essential to our existence it
is of no particular use, so we are told.
What things are essential to ouri
existence? We find ourselves subject
to certain laws. We are hungry and
must eat, thirsty and must drink, cold
and must be warmed. We comply
with these laws and we exist. But ssit
is not all of life to live" Hit were,
we would be no better than the 'beasts
that perish" We have higher ma
ture that demands attention. We hates
no more right to neglect or starve it
than we have to abuse our bodies.
Potatoes and cabbages are excellent.
things to have in the garden, but there
are more suitable plants for the front
yard. Let US plant trees for protec-S
tion, shade and ornament. They will
serve also as homes for our friends,
the birds, who cheer Us with their
merry songs while they guard our
orchards and gardens from injurious
insects.
Trees shouldIb Ibe carefully selected
and planted so that they will not en-
tirely shut out the purifying. health
giving sunshine.
We occasionally see home fairly
buried in trees, so that moisture col-
lects on the walls and o musty atIno-
sphere pervsdes the place. But the
owner who has planted and tenderlyc
watched the growth of the trees can
rarely be persuaded to remove even
one.
Groups of trees are fine for shade.
But let them be removed space from
the house. Pines may be planted in
q circle, the lower limbs trimmed away
on the inside as the trees grow, max
ing a lovely suAmer house carpeted
and rooted with fragrant pine needles. !
Here one may swing in hammock
and enjoy book after the days work
is done; or the children may spread
their, lunch and "play house," 4.
Ornamental shrubs may be planted
where a tree would be out Of place.
They may screen an unsightly view;
but they should not be scattered pro-
miscuously about the yard. A we'll
kept lawn is always beautiful, but one
with shrubs and fowerA
beds is not always. When laying out
fiower-beds in the spring, We must
consider our time and strength as we'll
as our love for flowers. We are tempt
ed to plant more in May than we can
cultivate in July. Often bed Of cut
flowers in a corner of the kitchen gar
den will afford more real satisfaction
than elaborate designs.
Trees, shrubs and flowers, If well
chosen and tastefully arranged, in-9
crease our happiness by making home
life more enjoyable, and are, there
fore, in the highest sense useful
Margaret Marlowe. ~
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17
Hampton in Virginia.

A special dispatch to the Baltimore
Sun from Lynchburg, Va, says: Gen.
Wade Hampton arrived in the city on
the afternoon of the 9Th and was visited
by the city council in body. Brief
addresses of welcome were made by the
mayor, G. ". Smith, and the president
of the council, Mr.. Thomas D. Davis,
and the clerk. Mr.. Carter Glass. The
action of the council was taken in recog-
milton of the services rendered the
city by General Hampton in the late
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17
THE PAY OF SUPERVISORS.
An Interesting Question Which Affects
All Old Boards.

Under the new law regarding super
visors of registration, aquestion has
arisen in some Of the counties which is
also of interest to all the others. 1t is
as to what length of time the former
boards of supervisors get paid for, and
when the pay of the new boards COM
mence., Com ptroller General Derham-
who has received number Of inquiries
along this line, takes the position that
the tenure of Office of the old boards e1-
pired the first of the year. that being
the beginning of the fiscal as well as
the calendar year. Consequently, he
says, they get no pay for service rem
dered in 1893 unless they are able to
obtain remuneration from the board
just coming in. In some counties the
personnel of the board is practically
unchanged and in such counties it will
not be difficult to arrange the matter.
The State
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17
Mormonism and Dispensary.

From the following letter received by
the Governor it would seem that some
of the citizens of Utah want tosmix
Mormonism and the dispensary.
Dear Sir: I am anxious to get Q
copy of the dispensary law Of South
Carolina, and such reports and other
documents as will give me good idea
of its workings and advantages. I
wish to present the matter to the peo-
pie here and wish all the information
/ can get to enable me to do so under
standingly:
Yours respectfully,
Rev. DAVID PEBBLES.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17
rn Bridge the Congaree.

There is o movement on foot at Co.
lumbia BY joint stock company to
build an iron bridge over the Conearee
river, connecting that city with her
rapidly growing sister town, Brook.
land, and Lexington beyond. Capital
stock, $40, 900.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17
Six of the Maine Dead.

Six bodies from the wreck OF the Maine
arrived at Key West, Fla, from Havana on
the steamer Bache, and were inferred in
the Government plot IN the city cemetery,
The ceremonies and guard Of honor were
under charge of Commander McCalla OF
the Marblehead. One Of the bodies was
that of Robert White, mess attendant, and
another was probably that OF First Ser
geant OF Marines Wagner, though 1t may
have been Private Lamiette.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17

Deacon Hamby-We're going to have
a reformed prizefghter talk at the tem-
perance meeting Thursday night. The
Deacon's Son-How is it possible that
he can be reformed If he still talks?--
Chicago News.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17
a Cheap Plant Stand.

Any boy can make this plant stand
with a few laths and few wire nails,
and it need cost only few cents. If
the women folks make it themselves,
they had better make it the length of
a lath so that a saw need not be used,
as saving is one of the hardest things
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17
A ycry Good Man.

Auington-Is Pierson, the million
aire, a good church member!
Deacon Wadhams-I thould think he
was. Why, the rest Of us don't have
TO subscribe hardly anything to keep
affairs going.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17
The Canadian depends upon his

The Canadian depends upon his
peas and oats, both Of which are highly
nitrogenous feeds; so what wonder
that he makes success of producing
the bacon hog. There is certainly
something to be said ON the other side
now. Our farmers have used corn be-
cause it is cheap and easy to raise.
They could, no doubt, get more money
for their swine if they would feed more
variety, yet perhaps in some corn
growing sections it will pay fully as
well to feed corn, raise the cheap hogs
and sell at lower prices, for corn is
awfully cheap stuff.-M. Sumner Per-
kins, in Farm, Field and Fireside.
II .++Io FRAME with nu,p nIu~ Affo chm enf.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17

In Hindosta1. when the parents OF n
baby cannot agree upon name, two
lamps are placed over the names. The
one over which the lamp Is brighter ~
that which Ii chosen.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17
Tillman's Opinion.

Senator Tillman. says the State,
when asked his opinion in the Maine
disaster, replied: EFF 1t is shown that
the Maine was blown up by the Span
iards, we will have war in spite of
HI"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17

The experience Of Hayti but goes to
show that it Is not safe for weak ma
tions to be solvent and saucy at the
same time.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17

Agrees to Russia's Demand.
China has agreed to the demands made
by Russia to lease Port Arthur and Talien~
Wan for ninety-nine years.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-17

Perry F. Thornley,. a popular young
citizen of Anderson, committed sui
eide in that city by taking morphine.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-11-18

A surprise party was given last week to
Miss Helen Kengla at the residence Of her
father, Mr.. VIM. +. Kengla, and was an en-.
joyable affair.
Messrs John e Bowman and John Shea
have Just returned from trip TO William
matte, Conn having spent some days in
Jersey City, New York and Brooklyn.
Mrs. Martha L. Crandall, wife Of Joseph
IL. Crandall, died suddenly in Fairfax coun-
ty, Va, last week. Mrs. Crandall was
formerly resident Of this place, and leaves
many friends and relatives in this county.
Last week a large number of young folks
assisted in celebrating the birthday of Miss
Matte Garrison at the residence Of her
father, Mr.. VIM. T. Garrison. Many pres
ents and congratulations were received.
Winter is setting in, the trees have lost
their beautiful foliage, the fields are again
made bare by the biting frosts, and old
Montgomery, which has been 30 loyal for
many years to the Democracy. gave Repub'
lican majority. 1t makes US SILVER. Oh
the stay at homes did it.
School No. 3, district 10, caught FIRE Mon
day from defective fue. 1t was with great
difficulty extinguished by the teacher, John
P. Strother, and the Iarger boys. Damage
about $40.
Mr.. Thomas Thompson, our tax collector
is moving to our village Glad to welcome
you Tom.
Nov. Is. 1898. LEX SCRIPT.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-11-18
Circuit Court.-The November teri

Circuit COurt.-The November term
of the Circuit Court for this county com.
menced here on Monday, Chief-J Judge Nc.
Sherry and Associate Judge Henderson on
the bench.
Judge McSherry made brief charge to
the grand jury, in which he called atten.
ton to the acts of Assembly relative to
abortion and the defalcation of public Off.
GERS, and admonished expediency, in order
to reduce the expenses Of the term. The
session on Monday was occupied princi-
pally in calling over the docket. The fol.
lowing are the names of the grand and petit
jurors:
Grand Jury-George r. Rice, foreman 1;
Alphonso NJ. Clagett, Henry r. Benson,
Edward G. King, VIM. W. Astlin, Thomas
j. Veirs, james A. Mullican, James T. Bog
ley, John E. Wilson, George A. Wilson,
Harry V. Black, John H. Gassaway, Harri.
son G. Ward, Ninian M. Perry, James L.
Townsend, John E. Muncaster, William s.
Caulfeld, Charles W. Crawford, Jacob A.
Gloyd, Harry o. Fawcett, Rob't H. Stevens,
Adeu Nick. Bowman, Eleazer Ray.
Petit Jury-.Reuben Riggs, Henry G.
Wood, VIM. T. Dowden, Daniel Il. Shreeve,
William G. Hoskinson, Benz. F. Dyson, Jr.,
George NJ. Frey, Thos. W. Herbert, Chas.
Hopkins, Josiah Lindsay, Cyrus Keiser,
William F. Shoemaker, William E. Brown,
Zachariah A. Briggs, Julian e. Osmond,
Wesley A. Maxwell, Henry M. Hilton,
John L. Snyder, Gustavus +. Cashell, Al.
len Freas, Edward W.'Birgfeld, Frank NJ.
Page, Charles E. Porter, Chas. G. Griffith,
James Z. Duvall.
The term of court promises to be long
one as there are large number Of cases
to be tried Among the criminal prosecu-
lions removed here for trial are the cases of
Gibbons, from Frederick, and Barron, from
Prince Georges county, both charged with
murder. Much interest is manifested in
these cases. and they will likely attract
large attendance. Barron was brought here
on Saturday last from Upper Marlborough
and placed in Jail. Barron will be defended
by ex-senator Joe Blackburn, of Kentucky,
Robert w. Wells, of Kansas, Edward G.
Peter and J. Abby Henderson, of this place.
States Attorney Alexander Kilgour will
conduct the prosecution.
The following cases have been tried:
Elias H. Etchison VS.. William II. Frazier,
judgment reversed, and judgment for costs
above and below.
Rulus M. Belt VS. Thomas W. Smith,
judgment reversed, and judgment tor costs
above and below.
State of Maryland use of Susan Frizzel ct
al. VS. Washington and Great Falls Electric
Railroad Company, Judgment for $500 for
plaintiffs.
Edward Wootton vs.. Huldah A. White,
on trial.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-11-18
q Y - II II R -.
A Boarding and Lodging House.

Thomas McCullo ugh has leased the Offutt
House, on Montgomery avenue, near WASH
ington street, Rockville, Md and has con-
verted the same into very attractive Board
ing and Lodging House. He has ample &C
commodation and the rooms are all newly
furnished Meals are served at all hours and
at attractive prices.
In connection with the establishment is
6rst-class Oyster Depot and Batting Saloon,
where oysters can be had in any style and In
any quantity. Mr.. Mccullough guarantees
that his oysters are of the finest quality, and
at Prices strictly in accord with the market.
He has just put in an oyster steamer and
will make speciality of this dish.
All family orders will receive prompt at
teation, and Mr.. Mccullough desires to call
the attention Of the people throughout the
county to the fact that they can obtain at his
establishment oysters in any quantity and Of
the very best quality. He will take especial
pains to attract the country trade.
oct 28-3m