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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-09-15

The highest courts in Texas and
Minnesota have lately held, according
to the New York Law Journal, that
bicycles may be seized, under the
statutes, which in general exempt from
the levy of execution upon the prop
erty of judgment-debtor the imple-
ments used in his trade or profession.
In the Texas case, an architect, who
was single man, claimed that IN place
of a horse, which would have been
exempt from the Sheriff's levy, he
used bicycle in getting from place
to place rapidly according to the ext
gencies of his business III superln-
tending the erection Of buildings. The
court said that granting the bicycle to
be useful mode of locomotion, and
that the statute exempts a horse be-
cause it is necessary means for loco
motion, it would invade the domain of
legislation to engraft upon the statute
sn exemption as to a machine because
it serves the same purpose. Con-
venience and usefulness is not the
criterion as to exemption, but neces-
sity, as for instance, the cases TO the
printer. the awl to the shoemaker. the
anvil to the blacksmith, and the saw
to the carpenter. AS well might a
physician or drummer claim exemp-
ton for a bicycle as an architect.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-09-15
FIELDS OF ADVENTURE.
THRILLING INCIDENTS AND DARING
DEEDS ON LAND AND SEA.

How Red Cross Man Took Revenge at
"Bloody Bend" During the Fight Be
fore Santiago-Killed Sharpshooter
Hid in n Tree-A Brave Apprentice Boy
Sergeant McAnarney, of Company
A, Tenth United States Infantry, who
is a celebrated rifle shot, killed a
Spaniard in tree in the American
lines before Santiago during the great
fight on Friday, July l.
The fellows in the trees seldom fired
at soldiers who were close to them.
To do so would have made their de-
lection easier, so they shrewdly chose
spots from 200 to 500 yards from the
main road. Three hundred yards was
the favorite distance, but they were
Indifferent marksmen. Another proof
of their cunning was that as often as
possible they shot when volley firing
was going on. Thus the report of
their weapons could not easily be
singled out from the others. Some,
however, were three or four miles be-
hind the American firing line, and
they could not employ this device.
Some fastened leaves and bark to their
clothing, for better concealment. A
few were captured in American uni
forms, stripped, no doubt, from the
dead.
Surgeons and litter-bearers, passing
as they did constantly between the
front and dressing stations in the rear,
were repeatedly fired on from trees.
Many more would have been wounded
than were but for poor craftsmanship.
One man connected with the surgical
department of the army was shot at
several times while passing particu-
lar spot near the "bloody bend" at
the ford of San Juan River. Finally
he got tired. Taking the red cross
from his arm as sign of temporary
resignation from that branch of the
service, he borrowed Krag-Jorgensen
from a soldier as sign of enlistment
as private. Then he dived into the
uuderbrush near where the bullets
had crossed the road.
The ex-Red Cross man made his
way carefully along the ground. He
knew that discovery might mean un-
pleasant consequences for him; so he
exercised every precautlon. Finally
his gaze was arrested by movement
in the branch of tree. His expert
ence had taught him that breeze
always stirs the outer leaves of tree
first. The inner twigs move later.
Yet here was shaking of branch
near the trunk, while the outer leaves
were quiet. Close watch showed,
too, that the branch, instead of sway
ing from side to side, moved up and
stayed there. Soon second branch
was pressed down and kept there.
Then it was clear just what was going
on.
The Krag-Jorgensen was aimed in
careful fashion. It's report was fol-
lowed by the crash of heavy body
through the tree and to the ground.
There was no call for the marksman
to atteSd to any professional duties
there. He hurried back to the
''bloody bend" gave back the rife to
its owner, pinned the red cross to his
left sleeve again and went on dressing
wounds.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-09-15
The welI-Dressed Woman.

The we'll l-dressed woman is not only
we'll gowned, but all the small details
of her toilet are given consideration.
Her hair, skin and nails show evil
dences of care and painstaking, and
her clothing has not only been well
made, but is well kept. There are
some women who think it almost sinful
to paw much attention to dress and per-
sonal care, and to look we'll dressed and
stylish is quite beneath their ambition.
But believe me, there is no sin in al
ways trying to look your best, and
that the game is we'll worth the candle
will show in the influence upon your
home, husband and children.
The well-dressed woman is not the
one who dresses the most extravagant-
ly, or,employs the most fashionable
dressmaker; nor is she the one who
affects all ulra-styles and fads in
dress; but it is she who is always con-
sistently dressed with regard to time,
place, occasion, age and the size OF
her husbands or fathers income. The
ever-bright jewel of consistency is
never more beautiful than when shown
in the matter of dress in these days
when so many snowy and pretty bau-
bles are designed and offered for wom-
ans adornment.-Woman's Home
Companion,
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-09-15
The Phenomena of Fashion.

Fashion as well as nature produces
it's phenomena, and few have been
apparent at the watering places re-
Gently. For instance, who can explain
the fascination of rufiiing only the rear
lounce of skirt. There is large
class of admired, and therefore in.
fiuential dresses of silk, lawn and ging-
ham, which rustic out their little day
on Casino verandas in founces set on
the perpendicular of the skirt. Truly,
they are caught in with the three back
seams of the skirt. and so fall in ia
bot effect. Of course they are wider
at the foot than near the waist, and
they are far prettier than those that
run in tier of six, set horizontally on
the rear widths. They don't venture
further forward on the skirt than line
that falls straight from the hips, and
they, too. are deeper at the foot than
the waist region. Another puzzle to
the simple souls is the handle of the
very costly parasol that the rich WON,
an carries 1t is shaft of ivory and
finished with an astonishing Japan
ese cal ying,. representing either
Gagged nightingale or handsome
prickly dragon of gold, no bigger in
the body thad a slate pencil, who ties
himself in intricate bow knots behind
a pagoda-shaped cage in ivory. How
do the Japadese manage to do such
things, and why will a woman buy SO
valuable bit CT bric-a-brac to put on
the end of a fragile net sunshade?
Still more inexplicable is the plain
parasol handle with all manner OF
small trifes dangling from it. A
change purse, screw pencil, minute
memorandum book and face powder
bag are some of the things to be
counted as hanging by fine gold or
silver threads from q painted or ma
tural wood handle. At the seashore
quota of women carry stable umbrellas
covered with striped canvas. Ofcourse
it is of an especial weight to insure
comfort in its use, and gay red fringe
finishes the edges. The same woman
who carries such an umbrella also
wears, hanging from her belt, silver
whistle which she signals her caddle
with, when on the golf links.-New
York Sun.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-09-15
Elizabeth Harrison a Belle Already.

Miss Elizabeth Harrison, daughter
of ex-President Harrison, is dainty,
captivating, sweet little creature. She
is tiny as she can well be, with small
boGes and small but very pretty fea-
sures. The best of all, perhaps, ls
that she is in perfect health, although
not a robust, hearty child. Of course,
she always monopolixes the attention
of every one when she is present, but
she never does it with shrieking or
pulling or the displaying Of any i'll
breeding. She does it with little soft,
gentle ways, and sweet little question
ing looks. Her cooings (for she IS
only little more than year old) are
just musical little noises with rising
infection at the end. She is too dig
nified to cry A society woman once
said she had been visitor in the Har-
rison house for two weeks last winter,
and never once heard the baby cry.
One can readily understand that. The
child is we'll, is never allowed to get
hungry, and is never neglected even
for five minutes.
Mrs. Harrison is the most devoted
mother imaginable. She always puts
the baby to sleep, and always gives
her her daily bath, although there is
a nurse for Miss Harrison and maid
for Miss Harrison in the house all the
time.-Washington Capital.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-09-15
Devious Definitions.

Junction-A place where two roads
separate.
Conceit- the true term for
exaggerated humility.
Expert-A man who doesn't get
confused when cross-eXamined.
Villagers-People who wear abbre-
waited clothing in comic operas.
MiserIy-People who don't spend
their money as we think they should.
Nervous-The sensitive state Of
some people induced by the nerve Of
others.
Love-The thing that makes girl
think as much of man as she does OF
herself.
ssRepartee-The bright things we al
ways think of after the occasion for
saying them is past.-Chicago News.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-09-15
Fashion Notes.

Buckles remain a prominent part OF
dressy gowns.
The lawn shirt waists are pretty
end dressy over silk or muslin waists
of red, pink or blue.
The pretty duck costumes in white
or colors, in plain or fancy effects, are
in greater vogue than ever this year.
Plain colored poult de sole and very
lovely tinted taffetas are likewise
among the favored autumn fabrics for
evening toilets.
Tinted horse chestnut blossoms are
very prettily worn on biege-colored
beach hats of Milan braid trimmed
with ficelle lace and brown satin rib
bon.
The sailor suit for boys is still the
favorite, the full knee trousers fas-
tened at the knee with band and
buckle. A hat to match completes the
boys costume.
Very smart and pretty are some of
the new French bonnets for youthful
wearers, made of white straw and
trimmed with white satin ribbon of
good width, white lilac sprays, and q
Rhinestone buckle.
For a figure not too tall, skirt OF
fine, sheer cashmere, accordion plated
its entire length, in black, gray or
cream white, is very pretty and
graceful one to select to wear with
fancy waists of every kind and color.
Plaid muslins are found in lovely
combinations, such as pink and cream,
apple green and white, and black and
white. Two beautiful and uncommon
designs recently seen were a pale
heliotrope with two shades of pink,
and deep yellow containing touch
of orange combined With cream.
A stylish dress has the skirt plainly
made and finished at the hem with
ten-inch- trimming Of plaid silk.
The waist is made of the same silk and
has yoke, collar and cuffs of heavy
cuipure. There is belt of the ma
terial and little jacket skir.s that are
stylish, although somewhat patchy in
effect.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-09-15
PIuck in the Mines.

In the Kalgoorlic shaft in New
South Wales, recently, two mates,
Wall and Symonds, fired shallow
2O-inch hole and got in the bucket.
But the edge caught, and Wall fell
about twenty-five feet. Symonds sig
nailed first to stop, and then to lower
(he was down 225 feet, and got to the
bottom in time to nip out the fuse and
save his mate. IT was all the pluckier
because of the shortness Of the fuse
and the certainty that at best he could
have only few seconds to spare.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-09-15
A Beautiful Sight.

One of the most beautiful sights in
the world is the annual migration Of
butterflies across the Isthmus of Pan
anna. Where they come from or
whittier they 90 no one knows, and
though many distinguished natural
lists have attempted to solve the prob
lem, it is still as strange mystery as
it was to the first European traveller
who observed it. Toward the end of
June a few scattered specimens are
discovered fittering out to sea, and as
the days go by the number increases,
until about July IA or Is the sky is
occasionally almost obscured by
myricds of these frail insects.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-09-15
The Secret of Beauty.

1.-The most helpful and agreeable
bath is that of tepid water" writes
Ruth Ashmore in the Ladies' Home
Journal. "Few people can stand alb
solutely cold baths, and no matter how
strong one may be such bath should
not be indulged in unless thorough
rubbing be taken afterward. To speak
plainly, it must be remembered that
while cold bath may be more or less
invigorating it is not cleansing. lean
easily understand the desire of every
woman to have clear, beautiful skin,
but confess to being provoked when
[ think of the amount of money spent
on lotions, creams and powders to be
applied externally, and which have
nothing like as good an effect upon
the skin as a tepid bath with good
soap taken at least once week. The
condition of the skin depends almost
entirely upon the care given to the
general health. The girl who is up
late at night, gives no care to her diet,
indulges in various stimulants, bathes
but seldom, and exercises less, is GER
tain to have either dull, muddy-look-
ing skin, or one covered with disagree
able looking black and red spots. One
should avoid many sweets and much
pastry, and not allow herself to become a
slave either to tea or coffee any more
than she would to some vicious drug or
strong stimulant. She should also re-
member that, unless she is in good
condition internally, she will be any
thing but a pleasant object to look
upon externally"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-09-15

To set the color in gingham, the
gingham dress may be dipped in a
bucket of cold soft water before wash
ing. Madras may be treated in the
same manner, which frequently will
set the color. A better way, however,
is to try piece Of the dress by dip
ping it first into salt water, then
washing it, next time dipping it into
an acid water before washing. In
whichever way the color seems best
preserved the whole garment may be
washed. Ladies' Home Journal.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-09-15

ture than the mind that is settled in quiet
ness. Thou hast called us unto that quiet
ness and peace from out Of the turmoils OF
this world. as it were, from out Of storms
into haven, such peace as the world can
net give and as passeth all capacity of man.
Grant now. o most merciful Father, that,
through thine exceeding goodness, our
minds may yield themselves obedient unto
thee without striving, and that they may
quietly rise into that sovereign rest Of thine
above. Grant that nothing may disturb or
disuuiet them here beneath, but that all
things may be calm through that peace Of
thine. Amen.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-09-15
Co.'s MESSAGE TO MAN.
THOUGHTS FROM THE
WORLDS GREATEST PROPHETS.

Fog and Mist-Settled Things-Con
fiicting Opiuions-Christ is Settled
for Ouietness.
Morning gray as any nun,
Not hint of coming sun.
Fog and mist across the dawn,
Have their heavy curtains drawn.
Dripping branches, bare and brown
Shall we smile or shall We frown!
Hear the voices faint and far:
'Ali unsightly as we are.
Every tree heart holds within
Faith in Natures discipline.
SO we welcome skies like these,
Welcome all her mysteries.
Rose trees. shrouded in the gloom,
Do YOU ever hope TO bloom?
What Of dreary miSts outside?
Happy secrets do we hide,
All the glory of the rose
Do our folded buds enclose"
Robin, in world torlorn,
Do you frown away the morn?
Shake Of wing and swelling throat
Nay, sing my gayest note;
Dear old world, it needs my lay
Under skies so dull and gray"
Shall I. then, when clouds arise,
Meet them with despairing eyes?
Let my heart forget its faith,
And my hope go down to death.
While the world, the clouds among,
Needs all faith and hope and song?
A. E. Woodwork, in Advance.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-09-15

the mountain, and the silver tip and
cinnamon bear seem to be uncom'
monty plentiful and vicious in that
section,
Harry Craven was helping Mr.
Burns with his work and they were
sinking a shaft on the ledge. There
is large stump alongside the shaft,
and as Burns crawled out of the hole
one evening and stepped round the
stump he was suddenly caught round
the waist in the loving embrace of a
large silver tip bear, which evidently
had been sitting on the fallen tree
watching their work.
Burns had an eight-pound two
handed hammer in his hand, but was
unable to use it at such close quarters.
Craven came out of the shaft immedia-
tely behind Burns, with sharp pick,
and seeing the bear he came to the
assistance of Burns and struck the
bear in the neck with such force as to
break the pick handle.
With loud roar the bean released
his hold on Burns and made q swipe
at Craven, but missing his mark he
lost his balance from the force of the
attack, and falling off the log, on
which he had been standing, rolled
down the steep side of the bluff,
which is about sixty feet high at this
point.
Burns and Craven did not wait to
see what disposition the bear made of
himself, but started for camp. Mr..
Burns got off with lame back, which
confined him to his bed for day or
so, and Mr.. Craven has a couple OF
scratches on his forehead, where the
bears paw scraped him. The ez-
tent of the bears injuries is not known.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-09-15
A Pretty Serge Costume.

A smart white serge costume is
made with plain but well.cut skirt.
The blouse bodice has deep, square
collar, held fiat to the shoulders by
means of straps to the waist, of white
silk braid piped with royal blue silk;
over the full vest of silk net is a sailor
tie, lined with blue, and studded with
tiny gilt buttons.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-09-15
Killed in n Tigers Cage.

A terrible tragedy occurred at the
Hamstead circus before vast aIdl-
enee at Adelaide, Australia, June II.
John Isaacs performed nightly with a
vicious tiger and several lions. Che
tiger had reputation for attacking
his trainers, and when Isaacs boast
ingly stated that instead of club he
would use bamboo rod and dispense
with the hot iron used in checking the
assault, the manager attempted to per-
suade him to take the usual precau-
tions, but he slipped past him and
into the cage. Scarcely had he entered
when the tiger became stubborn, and
Isaacs hit the crouching beast with
his bamboo rod. With a fierce growl
the tiger sprang upon its trainer, and
seizing him by the neck, dragged him
around and around in the cage. The
screams of women and the shouting
and cries of the panic-stricker audi
ence attracted the tigers attention for
moment, and turning around the
beast gave Isaacs an opportunity for
slipping out of the cage. He was
taken to the hospital, but died the
next Qay.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-09-15
A Woman of "Faculty.n

"While you are speaking Of what
omen can do to help in time of war;"
cid New England woman, 'let me
tell you &C how Massachusetts, woman
during the Revolution fed whole
company Of soldiers at Eelf hours
notice,
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-09-15
A Rear Surprised a Mirer.

NJ. J. Burns recently visited Trout
Lake, British Columbia, to record
assessment work on the Copper King
for the ensuing year. The Copper
King is situated near the head of Ten
derfoot Greek, almost on the summit OF
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-09-15

Motor cars are about to be tried, IN
some parts of Europe, for carrying
the mails, where horse and gig have
heretofore been used.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-09-15
Published Every Thursday

Witr Gladstone and Bismarck gone
the Twilight of the Gods seems dark
enirg into night.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-07-23
Personal MENTION.

D. chrisholm Is up from Texas
Secretary Jenkins is in Newkirk
NJ. L. Carver is here from Wichita.
Len Leach, Jr., came Ia yesterday
II. W Watkins is here from St Joe.
A. E Baker OF Wichita, is here TO
day
ia c. PfaGe, Of Cincinnati, is in the
city.
r. L. Anderson, OF st. Joe, is in the
city.
c. W. jackson, Of Kansas City, is
here.
W F wlmet, OF st. Louis. is here
today.
Bank Examiner John Pugh is in
the city.
c. f. Livernore is in the city from
Chicago.
Geo. H. Willis left last evening for
| ST. Louis.
District Attorney $. l.. Overstreet is
worse today.
E. D. Nix, ex q. S. marshal, is here
from Joplin, Mo
Bank Examiner John Pugh has re
turned from Alva.
Harry Decker returned to Marietta
Ohio, this afternoon.
II e. Asp and son, Alfred, returned
on the noon train from Perry.
Miss Nettie Williams, Of Ardmore, il
the guest Of Miss Ethel McNeal.
Rev. ]. +. Parker left at noon fo
Noble. He will return Monday.
C. II Henton, Of Palmyra, Wis, ha
taken position at Lilies drug store
Len Leach came in last evening from
a two weeks trip on the Rock Island
Harry ESright, of the Stroud Mes
senger, was a caller at the LEADEl
Office to-day.
Ben Hartley, at one time with tn
LEADER news room, now OF Weather
ford, Texas, is in the city.
Miss Florence Hadley has re
turned from trip to Washington
where she visited MIR. and Mrs. Fran
Raymond
] VIII Wheeler returned last nigh
from Iowa, where be visited relatives
While away he looked over the Oman
g exposition, and says it is big show.
e Coal Oil Inspector Amos A. Ewin
j and wife are here from kingfishei
Mr.. Ewing has just returned froi
a Washington. He says when the me-
j. associate justice is appointed Robert
OF Kingfsher, viii get the place.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-07-23
THE SECRET or LONGEVITY.
sIs James sawyer's Set of Ruiss t.
Prolong Life.

frOlong Life.
From the London News What Is
the secret OF longevity? Sir James
Sawyer has been conhding II to q Birm-
ingham audience. Like SO many other
secrets, it consists in paying atten-
ton 20 a number Of small details"
Here is schedule OF them. collected
from the reports OF Sir James sawyer's
lecture. l. Eight hours sleep. 2.
Sleep on your right side. g. Keep your
bedroom window open all night 4
Have a mat to your bedroom door.
DO not have your bedstead AGAINST the
wall. 6. No cold tub IN the morning.
but a bath at the temperature " the
body. 7. Exercise before breakfast.
Eat little meat and soc that II Is well
cooked 3 (For aduits)-Drink no
milk. 10. Eat plenty OF fat, TO feed
the cells which destroy dis ase germs.
IL. Avoid intoXicants, which destroy
those cells 12 Daily exercise in the
open air Is. Allow no pet animals IN
your living rooms. They are apt 10
carry about disease germs. "a. Lave
IN the country n you can. DO. Watch
NHc three Us -QAlAhAAE MaANlf Ntt-''A
and drains 10. Have change Of oceu-
patton. H. Take frequent and short
holidays. is. Limit your ambition
and. IS, keep your temper. Keep ah
these commandments, and Sir James
Sawyer sees no reason why you should
not live 10 be 100. An interesting
point in vital statistics was ineidea-
tally brought out by Sir James sa~-
yer. the death rate during the last 200
years has been enormously decreased.
but the decrease has all been between
the ages OF birth and IS. Those wac
passed that age had not 50 good a
chance OF living as the people who
lived 200 years ago. The meaning was
that now the weaklings among the
young we're less easily killed on than
they were zoo years ago. With -
gard 10 those OF So. those who lived i'
the olden days had the advantage iha
there were no Telephones. teleerams
trains. daily share ligis or daily news
pagers.