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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-24
ITEMS FROM DOCK.

Our young men bad fish fry at
the Blend landing last Tuesday night
and they speak of having enjoyed
the occasion.
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1t is said that several of the pen
men at the stockyards are unable
to write.
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No-To-Bac for FIFTY Cents.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak,
men strong, blood pure. Soc. 81. All druggists
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T3cure Constipat,on Forever.
Tatoclscarets CanGy Cuthartic. f0c or 20
~. G. G.. Iuli TO cure. druggists refund money
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Why take Johns0n's
Chill & Fever Tonic?
Because it cures the
most stubborn case
of Fever i'm ONEDAX.
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WALL ACE AND JoHsON
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Mower County transcript., 1898-01-26
How to Live Long.

Fix deeply in mind the grand truth
that life power rules the body and that
it alone can cure disease.
Life power lives on air, water and
food only. All else is hurtful.
Make cleanliness your motto and
watch against filth in both house and
grounds.
Few starve for food, but many for
air. Breathe deeply hundred times
daily. Wear no tight clothing. Above
all, ventilate your sleeping room.
Beware of gluttony. If the appetite
is dull, eat fruit only or eat nothing.
Use no fiery condiments, but live chief
~ on natural grains, vegetables and
fruits. Never ask your stomach to chew
your food-employ your teeth. Adorn
your table not only with viands, but
with flowers and smiles and kindly
words.
Deformity is not awkwardness only,
but danger. A high chest will give
freedom to breathing and digestion and
help to cure many diseases.
Thick blood causes colds and count
less other diseases. Keep the lungs &C
tive by deep breathing, the skin by baths
and friction, the kidneys by free
drafts of warm water, the bowels by
correct eating, and the blood will be
pure.
Spend part of each day in muscular
work, part in study and part in good
deeds to men.-New York Ledger.
Mower County transcript., 1898-01-26

and 6e turned his whole attention ia
Ramid, carrying on an animated con-
versation, not q word of which the bows
understood.
A few hours march through the
same monotonous forest brought them
to the edge Of vast open plain carpet
ed with waving grass and numerous
wild flowers.
Along the edge of the woods ran a
well defined road. on which recent wheel
tracks were plainly visible, and less
than two miles distant lowered from
the plain a couple of gilded crosses
shining in the morning sun and clus-
ter of low, gray houses.
As they stood gazing in CONSERVATION
on the distant village and the open
country Grodno fercely motioned them
under cover.
Along the very side of the road lay
dense timber, with high grass and scat.
tered rocks. Crouching down in this,
the boys could see a vehicle of some
sort approaching rapidly from the direc-
ton of the village. As it drew nearer
they saw that it was a small wagon
covered with leather hood and drawn
by pair Of black horses.
A peasant in red shirt was driving,
and behind, with folded arms, sat mil
itary looking man in blue coat.
Grodno, who was under shelter of a
big rock, slightly in advance of the
boys, turned round and fiercely CON-
manded them to lie low and make no
noise.
He deliberately drew back the trigger
of his rifle and thrust the muzzle out
through the branches, whispering as he
did so to Hamid, who at once cooked
his revolver and crept foot closer to
the path.
The wagon was now within 20 yards
II the spot, rattling smoothly over the
grassy road. and still the boys failed to
realize the dreadful significance Of
Grodno's preparation. When the awful
truth did fash into Maurice's mind, the
pext instant. it was already too late.
Taking careful aim, Grodno pulled the
trigger, and sharp report echoed over
the plains, followed by puff Of white
smoke.
Mower County transcript., 1898-01-26

Grodno sprung furiously upon him.
after hour they pressed on untiringly,
pausing once for brief rest. and when
at last the gray light of dawn shone
through the forest the river was miles
to the rear.
Hungry and exhausted, the fugitives
threw themselves on mossy glade. A
dense forest of poplars and silver birch
es was all around them, and close by
was babbling brook flowing over a
bed Of pebbles. Here they quenched
their thirst, and then, reckless of the
consequences, they slept for an hour or
more until the sun was we'll up and
aiming brightly through the trees.
Maurice knew that st. Petersburg
was many miles away, but he was hard
ly prepared for the Russians statement
that the actual distance was about 2, 800
miles.
''St Petersburg lies to the west, "
explained Grodno, "but to the Russian
frontier it is not more than 900 miles
TAs:t :: ::1o 1;1;::.. -e .uuss ssrixv Ior,
and we stand good chance of reaching
it, for the country to our west is much
of it wild, and We are hundreds Of miles
north Of the great Siberian roads where
capture would be certain"
And what will we do for food2''
asked Maurice in dismay. How are
we going to live through such jour
ney as that?"
There are villages scattered through
the county," replied Grodno, land
the people are always willing to aid es'
Mower County transcript., 1898-01-26
IN KALAMBAkA.
[To BE CONTINUED

Grecian Customs That Are Anything but
Pleasant.
In nearly all the churches or in the
monastic chapels hereabout I find
swarms of Greek soldiers. They come
in, cross themselves, stand listening
while the priest reads from the holy
books in the peculiar quavering sing
song which makes the words quite in
comprehensive even to Greeks, and
then they kiss the pictures. The other
day at Zarkos I saw them crowding to
kiss round inch of the skull Of St.
Nicholas and few of Chrysostom' 8
perished finger joints. Their mother
tongue was Greek, but they kissed the
bones and went away. Round the walls
OF most churches are paintings Of tor
ment at least as disgusting as anything
which Italy can show, fires and rent
flesh and devouring monsters
things as man has invented to add to
his fear and unhappiness in the world.
There are few saints, too, Of course,
the works of many a pictor ignotus,
whose name no Ruskin could save to
memory now.
In the richest of the monasteries I am
the abbot's guest At dinner, over octo-
pus stewed in leeks, dish that tasted
like line of Aristophanes, We tried
to discuss the position and prospects of
the Orthodox church and the impor-
tance Of its metaphysical distinctions,
but we did not get very far. The poor
man was overcome at the loss of two
oxen, the very leaders of his team,
without which all the rest were useless
for the plow. The government had
taken them and killed them to feed the
soldiers and in return had given him a
paper promise to pay. No doubt the
payment will be made, but can you
plow your field with paper promise!
Will the other oxen follow it if you hold
it before their nose? They look back
and will not move, lowing for their
leaders in vain.-London Chronicle.
Mower County transcript., 1898-01-26
TESTING BIG GUNS.
SYSTEM OF PROVING THE SPEED OF
A PROJECTlLE.

1ne fro5ecttle Is Fired Through Two Open
Frames Placed One Hundred and FIT,
Feet Apart-The Velocity Accurately
Registered by Electricity.
1t is now possible to tell the exact
speed ut which projectile moves whe,,
it leaves the interior of one of the great
guns which help Sandy Hook to frown
OF the world. This remarkable fact is
brought about by new instruments never
usaA before.
The method is az simple as can be-.
In its very simplicity lie it's usefulness
and practically. Compared with the
present test, the old ideas of the theo-
retical measurement of the velocity of a
projectile are but child's play. Here fo1
the first time is actually measured, even
to the fraction Of a second, the exact
speed Of projectile as it shoots on its
way Of destruction. It is to this very
end that the brains of the ordn ance de.
partment Of the navy have been work
ing always An ordnance officer must
have accurate knowledge of the velocity
OF projectile that he may predict its
range and penetration and determine
the accuracy of the gun. It is an abso-
lute necessity that the power of destruc-
tion OF the projectile, as we'll as the
power Of penetration at the point OF
completion Of its journey through the
air, should be known. Without such
knowledge there can be no accurate plan
of firing adopted, because to a certain
extent it will be guesswork.
The great trouble has been to get
some practical method to bring about
the desired result which was susceptible
Of proof without being aboard the ship,
for instance, that was fred at The
great guns of the navy are said to have
a maximum. range of nine miles, The
fact Of the matter is, however, that an
80 ton gun can never be tested at it's
maximum range power aboard a ship,
for if it were the recoil would result in
sinking the ship The army officers
Mower County transcript., 1898-01-26
CHAPTER vi.

MURDEROUs AMBUSH.
With hasty glance at the sluggish
black water, Maurice and Phil jumped
together, landing fairly in the boat.
Hamid followed instantly, but Grodno
in the very act Of leaping was confront
ed by soldier, who presented his rifle
at the convict's head and pulled the
trigger. The weapon missed fire, and
before the guard could recover from his
surprise Grodno sprang furiously upon
him and bore him to the deck
From the boat the boys witnessed the
whole affair. It was very brief strug
gle, for the desperate convict, endowed
with more than ordinary strength,
choked his antagonist into a state OF
helplessness, and hastily plundering
him Of his sword and revolver sprang
to his feet. He tossed these weapons
down to Hamid, following them with
the soldiers gun, and then made des-
perate leap for the boat, just as half a
dozen guards rounded the corner Of the
nearest deckhouse.
Had the fire made sufficient progress
to throw any light on the scene, escape
would have been impossible, but the
water was shrouded in darkness, and
by skillful use Of paddle which was
lying in the boat Grodno drove it some
distance out in the river before the SOL
diers reached the spot.
"Stoop down." he whispered, and as
all obeyed half dozen rifles cracked
from the deck Of the barge, and storm
OF bullets pattered around the boat. A
struggling fire was kept up for two or
three minutes, but the guards were
shooting wildly, and none of the bullets
struck the boat.
! Grodno continued padding with all
his might, and just as the shore loomed
up darkly ahead a burst Of fame shot
aloft from the barge, illuminating the
water for many yards around. The
tumult was now terrific. The steamer q
shrill whistle mingled with the cries of
tho frightened convicts and the hoarse
command Of the soldiers. The flames
were long since beyond all control, and
the barge was doomed. The steamer had
dropped alongside and appeared to be
taking tho prisoners from the burning
vesscl
Deeply interested in the thrilling
sight, tho fugitives in tho boat almost
forgot their own peril.
They waited until the barge was q
mass Of flames from bow to stern, and
then Grodno drove the boat on shore.
As soon as Hamid and the boys were
out he turned it bottom up and sent it
adrift with the current.
Captain Stanisla thinks we're
drowned" he explained to Maurice.
Maybe he won't look for us. Hurry
now; we must get away. They'll soon
miss US.
With last look at the steamer lying
motionless on the water and the blaz-
ing hull of the barge, they turned up
the steep bank and plunged into thick
forest.
Grodno assumed the leadership, and
he hurried the party along at a rapid
rate Of speed, picking his way with
wonderful skill among the trees. Hour
Mower County transcript., 1898-01-26
An English Bull.

John Bull occasionally perpetrates
bull that is quite as ''bully' as an Irish
bull. According to Law Notes of Eng
land, an English judge in sentencing a
prisoner recently said: ''Are you aware
that for these repeated breaches Of the
law it is in my power to sentence you
10 a term of penal servitude far exceed
ing your natural life: And, what is
mcre, l feel very much inclined to do
IT.
Mower County transcript., 1898-01-26
There is a Glass of Peonle

AAere IS a ClaSS OF People
VINO are injured by the use of coffee.
Recently there has been placed in all
the grocery stores a new preparation
called Grain-O, made of pure grains,
That takes the place of coffee. The
most delicate stomach receives it with.
out distress. and but few can tell II
from coffee. It does not cost over one
fourth as much. Children NAV drink
1t with great benefit. Is cents and 25
cents per package. Try it. Ask for
Grain-O.
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/ Mrs. Mary Williams, of Sa1is. died
on Saturday, 9th inst, after short
illness, aged So years.
Mrs. Tabitha Bundick, sister OF
John and Thomas Bundick, died
Saturday 5th inst at her home near
INewstown, aged 80 years. She was
a member of the Mp church and
highly esteemed in the community
in which she lived.
Mrs. Herbert Belote, daughter OF
Mr.. Thomas burlington, died after a
short Hines at her home near Locust
mount on last Wednesday, aged
about IS years. She was lady OF
fine christian character and highly
esteemed by large circle of relatives
and friends.
Mr.. Sidney G. Silverthorn a worthy
yo ing man and held in high esteem
by everyone for his many excellent
traits of character, died Sunday 9th
Just, of consumption, at his home on
Hunting Creek, aged 90 years. Fun
eral services were held over his re-
mains on Monday at the NJ. r
Church, conducted by his pastor,
Rev. Avery Donovan in the presence
of large throng of his neighbors and
friends.
Mr.. Samuel Justis, of I, died We'd
nesday night at his home near
Parksley, after long illness in the
eightieth year of his age and was
laid to rest in the family burying
ground at his old home on Friday
after funeral services conducted by
the Rev. Jno. R. Gill, Of the NJ. E.
Church, South. The deceased was
an excellent man and had, and
deserved the respect and confidence
of everyone for his sterling integrity
and high christian character. His
second wife, two daughters, Mrs. A.
]. Parks and Mrs. Sewell Parks, of
this county and son Mr.. Socrates
Justis, prominent business man, OF
Kiowa, Kansas, survive him.
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Resoiulions Of Respect.

Passed by the Bar anG members of
the Courts of the county Of Accomac
in memory Of Judge B. T. dunter:
"At "a meeting OF the members of the
Bar and of the officers of the courts
of Accomac county, held at the Court
House of said county, March 2, 1893.
it was unanimously resolved, on
motion OF M. Oldham, Jr., as follows:
list. That the members of the Bar
and officers of the courts of Accomac
county have heard, with deep regret.
of the death of Hon. Benjamin 7.
Gunter, for so long time a member
of the Bar of said courts, and after
wards the honored and honorable
Judge of the Circuit Court for said
County.
end. That we cherish the highest
respect for his professional learning
and personal and judicial integrity;
and that q recollection will ever abide
with us of the exalted virtue which
adorned his private life, and of the
urbanity, impartiality and fairness,
which were SO conspicuous in his
official life.
3rd. That the chairman of this
meeting be requested to present these
resolutions to the County and Circuit
Courts of this county, and ask that
they order that the same be spread
upon their proceedings, as a further
and enduring testimonial of the char.
acter and life of the deceased.
18th. That q copy of these resolu-
tions be forwarded, by the secretary
of this meeting, to the family of the
deceased; and like copy to the news
papers of the Eastern Shore OF Va,
with the request that they publish
the same.n
NATHANIEL B. WEsCoTT,
Chairman.
JOHN Fl. WISE,
Secretary.
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.etImG OF Farmers.

At meeting of the farmers, of At
lantic, Saturday night, 5th inst, to
adopt some method by which to Sc
cure lower freight rates, for the COM
ing season, on potatoes, via Franklin
City. the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
1. That the farmers on the seaside
make an united appeal to the Penn,
r. R. Co., for lower rates.
2. That in the event of failure to
secure lower rates to use our influence
IN the establishment of line or
steamers to run from Chincoteague
Island, also sail vessels from other
points direct to our Northern
markets.
8. That we solicit the cooperation
of all farmers, especially those who
are directly interested in shipping
via Franklin, to unite with us in
making an effort for lower rates.
Farmers down the line don't delay
this important question, take a choice
ut once and let US cooperate to-
gether, remembering in unity there
10 strength.
w. L. Mock.
Gaora+or,,
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IEntlwOod.

Mrs. E. T. Ross is on the sick list.
Mrs. S. W. Mock, of late on the sick
list. is out again.
Quite building boom is talked OF
in our town this summer.
Mrs. J. W. Rroughton is visiting
friends in Baltimore and Washington.
Miss Lydie Miles, of Pittsville, Md,
is spending the week with friends in
our town.
Mr. NJ. D. Fisher is adding another
story to his back building which will
be quite an improvement to his al
Ready nice house.
The war spirit is running high here
and if Uncle Sam don't lick Spain
soon Hallwood may be expected to
be heard from. Our boys are shifting
the battle from afar and anxious to
get there.
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GlliIlcO1anEu a.
A few Jersey boats are here this
week, loading oysters.

A few Jersey boats are here this
week, loading oysters.
Caleb Jones of Philadelphia, was
home this week, on a visit to friends
Miss Mary Human, of Berlin, is
visiting her Aunt, Mrs. S. E. Mat
thews.
Thomas Truitt has sold his oyster
saloon and confectionery to William
Jeffries.
Yacht Black Cat, Capt. VIM. Easily
Smith, was on the railway here this
week, for an overhauling.
Miss jamie Wheaton, teacher at
Farmville, is home on visit to her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. D. Wheal-
ton.
An entertainment was given in our
Town Hall Monday night, by Prof.
Charles Beverly & Co, of Federals-
bury, Va.
Mr.. R. D. Jones, States Attorney,
of Worcester, Co., Md, was here on
visit to his brother, DR.. 0. NJ. Jones
this week.
Mrs. DIR. N. S. Smith was called by
telegram this week, to the bedside of
her sick sister, Mrs. j. T. Kenney,
Philadelphia.
Rev. G.. w. Kiracofe received a
heavy pounding this week, at the
hands of his many frien Is, especially
the young people.
The oyster business is looming up
with us and select culls are bringing
last seasons prices We are assured.
of a good Gull market during Lent.
Isaac S. Jester. who has been an
inmate of the Asylum at Williams
burg for several Yeas, returned home
this week, much improved in health.
Our market is well supplied at
present with black perch, herring
and rock and the continuous blowing
og the fish horns make us feel as if
Spring is at hand.
Toms Cove, during the northeaster
this week, was filled with boats OF all
classes and sizes, and when the lights
were put up at night had the ap-
pearance OF seaport city.
Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this week
NJ. E. Selby, Wilmington; j. F.
Moore, L. j. Byrd. Baltimore; R. F.
Powell, j. S. Eleman, F. G. Hanna,
Phila; Il. o. Callahan, Providence,
R. l.; ]. Gillespie, Pittsburg, Pa; c.
F. Shore, st. Louis; j. w. Field,
New York; E. B. Ellis. Camden, N. j.
E. H. Benson, E. H. Polk, Pocomoke
City; j. R. VanGooder, Elkhart, Ind;
Jas. kellam, J. w. Broughton, A. P.
Selby, Accomac.
Capt. George Wheaton, son of
Capt. John D. Wheaton, died after
a short illness on the 9Th inst. aged
81 years. He was very popular and
an excellent young man and his death
has cast gloom. over our entire com
munity His funeral on Sunday was
attended by the Red Men in body,
of which he was member, and by
large circle of sorrowing friends.
1t was one of the largest ever known
on the Island. His wife and one
child survive him
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NOTICE. have for sale, Hoffman,
Lady Thompson and Tennessee Pro-
life strawberry plants. each 81. per
1000, Meek's early at $1.25 and Blu
bach at SITS per 1000, also few of
the following varieties: Brandywine.
Marshall, Victor Hugo, No Name,
Weston, Muskingham, Cyclone, Arcs
ma, Rio, Tubbs, Princeton Chief, and
Eleanor. all of which have fruited
and advise everyone to plant some of
them, as 1 think they will prove to
be very fine berries. I will furnish
package, with Strengthened roots,
80 in a bunch and delivered at Onley
Station. I also have for sale slip po-
tato seed, Big Stem Jersey.
Jno. j. Hopkins,
louisville, Va.
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u,r,nansou-west Camp.

At a meeting of Harmanson-West
Camp, Confederate Veterans, held at
Parksley, Va, February 3rd, 1898,
the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year:
Commander, DR.. Frank Fletcher;
1st lieut.. commander, VIM. s, Tun-
nell; End lieut.. commander, Alfred j.
Lilliston; paymaster, Jas. H. Brough-
ton; adjutant, Jno. H. Wise; quarter
master, Littleton W. Johnson, order
ly SERGEANT, Thos. G. Kelly.
The following executive committee
was appointed for the ensuing year:
Frank Fletcher, Orris A. Browne,
Jas. W. Broughton, DR.. Chas Smith
and John H. Wise.
The following committees were
also appointed:
COMMITTEES to procure designs for
monument, DR.. Frank Fletcher,
chairman, Jas. W. Broughton, Gen.
NJ. w. West, Alfred j. Lllliston;
Littleton w. johnson, Orris a
Browne.
Committee on location for monu
ment, Jno. b. Wise, chairman, VIM
S Tunnel, Thos. III. Scott, DIR Chas
Smith, Jas. G. Weaver, Jno. D. Par
sons. Thos. G.. Kelly.
The Camp determined to hold it,
reunion for 1898 at Accomac G. e..
the exact date of which will be given
later. The executive committee will
have the reunion in charge. Neces
sary committees to take in charge
the different departments, were
appointed.
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CnUrcfl NOToR-

Seven adults received in Onancock
NJ. E. Church, last Sabbath, making
a total of twenty additionsin twenty
one days.
The roll was called. The record
shows one hundred and fifty-one
members and probationers at Oman
cock and ninety-one at Ayers NJ. E.
churches.
Don't forget the roll call at Leath-
erbury's next Sunday.
H. S. DULANY.
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

For RENT offer my new store
house at Harborton for term OF
years, 30x6O feet two story, lean use
second story also grocery room at
tached 14x40 feet. This is one of the
best stands in the county for a live,
energetic merchant. Farming trade,
oyster trade and also factory employ
ing about $50 hands.
Geo. B. Hoffman,
Harborton, Va.
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School Notices.

Schools of Pungoteague School
District will close March 25th, max
ing term of months. No war
rants for last months teaching will
be issued until the registers have
been received, properly filled out. 81
]. II. TURNER, Clerk.
The schools in Metompkin district
will run six months.
D. H. JOHNSON, Clerk.
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Memorial window.
Secretary.

DEAR EDIToR-Allow me to say to
the numerous friends Of the late D.
F. White, that the memorial window
which the Sunday school has resolved
to secure, by the aid of the many
appreciative friends OF their superin-
tendent, will soon be in its proper
place in the Parksley Baptist church.
If there are others who wish to aid in
this expression OF appreciation OF a
good man, let them, as soon as pos
sible, kindly send their offering to
Miss Mary E. White, Parksley, Va.
81 heard a voice from Heaven, say
ing unto me write, blessed are the
dead which die in the Lord from
henceforth: Yea saith the spirit, that
they rest from their labors; and their
works do follow them"
PASTOR.