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The true Democrat., 1898-08-20
n....sh Admiralty Red Tame.

Every one who has to do with the
admiralty is familiar with amusing
tales Of the glorltication Of red tape.
pore Is the very latest, Some time ago
. workman in one Of the dock yards
ioet a government candlestick, valued
n a few pence. This was considered
sufficient excuse for report by the To-
AL officials to Whitehall. A long cor
raspondence of the approved govern
mpnt Office type ensued, and 1t is esti-
mated that not less than five pounds
wos spent in the officials time, ink and
uaper. After every aspect of the case
had been weighed, the workman was
directed to pay the local officials the
snm OF five pence, being the value set
upOn this particular candlcstlck. OF
rourse, If the man had been in private
empIoyment, little or no notice would
have been taken of such a trivlality, or,
At most, he would have paid his fore,
man the value, without any red tape
lam
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20
Anecdotes Of MacreadY.

Mr.. Sala charged Macready with hav-
ing habitually used foul and blasphem-
Gus language behind the scenes. An
apologist hints that Mr.. Sala may have
been led astray by the fact that in the
last act of Macbeth" Macready inya-
riably laShed himself into sort Of
fever, which he aggravated by using all
sorts Of expressions. When Mr.. Phelps
played Macduff to him for the first
time. he was not little amazed during
the fight at the close of the last act to
hear Macready call him a beast, a
scoundrel, a heIl-born villain, base
born cur and a devil. Full Of resent
ment, Phelps hurled back the epithets
with energy, and heaped foul names
upon Macready. At the close Macrea-
dy said:
THANK you, Mr.. Phelps, thank you;
I've never been so well supported"
III another play, where it was neces-
sary to enter in a painting fury, full Of
rage, exhibiting the gasping exhaustion
Of mad passion, Macready used to have
hired "super" whom he would grap-
pie and shake and curse at, off the
stage, so that he could enter naturally.
One night the regular "super" sent q
substitute who did not quite understand
the business. He resented Macready's
rough treatment, which delighted the
comedian, who went at his man with
increased vigor. The substitute pres
entity "let him have it, and the pair
fought savagely good round. Ma
cready that night burst upon his audi
ence in q splendid rage, out-Macready-
ing Macready. When the substitute
learned the true state Of affairs, how
ever, he bolted; but he was unearthed,
for Macready came off after the first
scene, gasping:
Hum, ha! Where is he? Hum, ha,
bless me! A splendid fellow! Pay him
double and let me have him every
night"
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20
The Enormous Gold Product of 1898.

This will be ths greatest gold year in history.
From South Africa, the Klondtke and Aus
tralia the precious metal is being shipped in
large quantities. Its believed that this year 9
output will be nearly double that of any pre-
vious twelve months The salos OF Hostel
last, and this year that famous remedy will
cure more people of dyspepsia, indigestion,
constipation, nervousness aud weakness than
ever before.
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20

AT the convention Of mothers recent
~ held IN Washington Miss Fay, of
California said: IF a woman hasn't
any children and can't get married,
Why should we waste our time telling
ner how to rear her offspringT With
out moments hesitation we give it up.
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded dis
ease that science has been able to cure in all
its stages, and that is Cutarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cuEe now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a con.
stitutional disease rediifes "a constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood and mu.
cous surfaces of the system. thereby destroy.
ing the foundation of the disease. and giving
the patient strength by building up the con.
stitltion and assisting nature in doing its
work. The proprietors have so much faith in
its curative powers that they offer One Hun.
dred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure.
Send for list Of testimonials. Address
FL. CHENEY 8; Co.. Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
ua1ltS To ly fhn hact
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20

Bishop ) S. Key of the Southern NJ. f.
TEETHlNA (TEETHISG fOWDERS) to our
little Grandchild with the happiest results.
The effects were almost magical and certain
ly more satisfactory than from anything we
ever used" TEETHINA Aids Digestion, Reg
ulates the Bowels and makes teething easy.
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20

A bombay paper says: The NaWab
OF Rampore being blessed with a girl
re1olcings are going on In that state.
A weeks pay from every state employe
has been deducted in connection with
the event" Probably the Ramporeans
are rejoicing because the nawab was
not blessed with twins.
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20

itall troubleshave gone. My monthly
sickness used to be so painful, but have
not thad the slightest pain since taking
your medicine. l cannot praise your
vegetable Compound too much. My
husband and friends see such a change
IN me. look so much better and have
some color in my face"
Mrs. Pinkham invites women who are
III 70 write to her at Lynn, Mass, for
adVlce, which is freely offered.
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20
Yours as Ever.

What are you thinking about,
EthelT
II am wondering whether I should
sign myself Yours ever or Thine
only to girl I detest." Boston Bea-
con
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20

Torturing dishguring eczema, and every spe.
cies of itching, burning, scaly, crusted and
pimply skin and scalp diseases indicate bad
of blood. Above diseases and symp.
toms permanently cured by using b. B. B. For
sale by all druggists. Large bottle $10O Send
for book. free. Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga.
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20

MAN blood means q clean skin. No
CeSh without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
beauty aS.n m'Tl, vnur blood and keep it clean, by
" s,Eips S9su up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
s Ss The so Hea Sodfs Hssn blssfhsyad ltSfahny to
ballsha y P'ik sickIy bilious complexion by taking
snd mst arsts beauty for ten cents. All drug
CssS asssetisfacton guaranteed, lOc, 2jc, SOC.
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20
DON'T Tohncco spit and Smoke Your Ilre AnuY.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
letic. full Of life nerve and vigor, take No-To
Bac. tho wonder-worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC Or si. Cure guaran'
teed. Booklet and sample free Address
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20

Piso's Cure for Consumption has no equal
as a Cough medicine.-F. NJ. ABBOTT, 3S3 Sem
eca St., Buffalo, N. Y, May 8, 1894.
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20

Lyon & Cos s'PIck Leaf" Smoking Tobacco
does not make every mouth as sweet az a rose
but comes mighty nigh"-does give every
one most delightful smoke. Tryit.
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets,
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
!0c. 25c. II c. G. c. fail, druggists refund money.
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20

Forty per cent. of the heat of an ordinary
a.. IV, Goes up the chimney.
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20

The Arabs entertain belief that Eve was
the tallest woman that ever lived.
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness q fter first days use of Dr. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. So trial bottle and treatise free
DIR. R. H.KLINE, Ltd. 98l Arch St., Phila, Pa.
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20

A recent estimate Of the wealth of Great
Britain and Ireland is Ell, ,SO6, 100000.
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20
500 Reward, 500,

Do you regard late rising as injurious? Il
certainly sh0rtene ones days.
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20

In some London hotels the walters receive
as much as $500 year in tips.
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20

MIA British houses of parliament cover 8
..ns LnV and contain 1900 apartments,
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20

An elephant tusk from Tabora, Africa
measures 8 feet and weighs 81 pounds.
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20
Eczema, Itching Humors,

A sshipyard at Ominato, Japan, still in op
Grafton, was established 1900 years ago.
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20
NO-TO-Bac for Fifty Cents.

The American soft felt hat is all the rage in
the leading Australian colonies.
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartc 10c or 25c.
IfC. c. c. fail to cure, druggists refund money
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, ,softens the gums, reducing infamma-
tion ,allays pain, cures wind collie. 5c. bottle
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20

Spanish Lake, near st. Louis, will hereaf-
ter be known as Lake Dewey.
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. SOC. 81. All druggists
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20
Beauty Is Blood Deep.

-. outs over 1,OOO,OOc,OOO feet of lumber
.uo1lY
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20

To Cure a Cold in One Day.
r.ts Laxative BromO Quinine Tablets. All
nrrooists refund money if it fails to cure. &c.
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20
COULD NOT SLEEP.
Hrs. Pinkham Relieved Her of All
Her Troubles.

Mrs. MADGE BABCoCK, 176 Second
st., Grand Rapids, Mich, had ovarian
trouble with its attendant aches
and pains, now she is we'll. Here
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20

Sold By Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20

:,odIe Pills cure biliousness, Indigestion.
The true Democrat., 1898-08-20

Hum, ha! Where is he? Hum, ha,
bless me! A splendid fellow! Pay him
double and let me have him every
night"
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PRESIDENTS SOUTHERN TRIP.
He is Received Magnifcently and De-
livers Many Addresses.


livers Many Addresses.
ATLANTA, Ga. (SpeciaD.-The peace
Jubilee IS over and the reception given to
President Mckinley was magnificent in
every way. His speeches have won him a
place in the hearts OF the Southerners.
On the last day OF the jubilee President
Mckinley reviewed the civic and military
parade. There were 1000 persons In the
procession. When the parade had
passed the reviewing stand the
President and the other guests OF the city
were driven to rhe Piedmont Driving Club,
where they enjoyed AN elaborate luncheon.
Afterward Mr.. Mckinley addressed the
public in the Auditorium at Piedmont
Park.
The peace jubilee exercises closed with
banquet in the dining room Of the Kim
ball House. Covers were laid for 800. At
the Presidents table sat Secretary OF the
Treasury Lyman J. Gage, Secretary Of the
Navy j. D. Long, Postmaster-General
Charles Emory Smith. Governor Allen d.
Gambler, Secretary of Agriculture James
Wilson, General ". R. Shafter, Secretary
OF War R. A. Alger and many other promi-
nenc men.
Clark Howell, editor OF the Atlanta Con-
Stl.uLlOu, was Tue lOhSLnaSLeT, duu lutrU-
duced President Mckinley, who was the re-
cipient of hearty and spontaneous greet
ing. He said in the course OF his remarks:
Reunited! One country again and one
country foreverL Proclaim II from the
press and pulpit, teach it in the schools,
write it across the skies! The world sees
and feels 1t; it cheers every heart, North
and South, and brightens the life of every
American home. Let nothing ever strain it
again. At peace with all the world and
with each otker, what can stand in the
pathway OF our progress and prosperity
From Atlanta the President and his party
went to Montgomery. Ala, where he re-
ceived magnificent welcome. The party
was welcomed by Governor Johnston, and
was driven to the Capitol, where Mr.. Nc
Kinloy delivered an address, dwelling upon
the undivided loyalty OF the North and
South and every section Of the country
to the American flag. From Montgom-
cry the Presidential parry went to
Tuskegee, and Booker L. Washing
tons school was visited. The students
paraded. In the procession were fifty
floats representing all departments OF
school work. The President addressed the
colored scholars, and praised the work OF
Booker T. Washington in his efforts for the
Improvement OF his race. He also gave
some good advice to the pupils which
would be Of service to them in the battle
Of life.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-12-22
FASHIONS FANCIES.

Pheasants' wings are being used
Just as a momentary fancy upon vel
vet toques.
From Vienna, whence, by the bye,
some admirable European fashions
emanate, comes a gown Of crepe de
chine Of vivid green, with lace trim
mings: the bodice, cream leather, en-
broidered in white and gold, and opens
over cream chiffon; the basque is
slashed to the belt and cerise velvet
collar gives just a touch Of color.
The fchu of silk muslin, fastened
with pale blue muslin and pink roses,
is figuring now at many dinner tables,
as well as at country garden parties,
and this mode will be emphasized later
on by headgear that resembles the
Charlotte Corday cap, closely allied to
the turban toques, that have suited so
many pretty people this year.
Embroideries will be introduced on
the fronts of gowns in endless variety.
The, narrow fronts over which the
dress seems to open assert themselves
in many new styles. but now the en-
broideries are fitting to the side pam
els, which are to divide the front from
the sides. This style viii! be repeated
on the bodice either for revers or for
braces.
However incopvenient, We must ac-
cept the inevitable. The gowns Of the
immediate future for day wear will
fasten, many of them. at the back.
SonlA Of the princess gowns 1--WE most
OF their charms to this arrangement,
hut demand a beautiful figure, and the
shirts with broad lace insertion. set
horizontally for the collars and cuffs
and perpendicularly down the front,
would lose half their charm If they
were united any other way.
Many OF the most lovely lace fans
have gauze let in and are tender!y
painted, while the chicken-skln fans,
with tortoise-shell mounts. form the
background for the most beautiful
paintings. Others. again. such as black
silk with ivory mounts. are not only
painted, but inlaid with gold, and some
Of the gauze fans have quaint floral
patterns in spangles. Ostrich feather
fans have not gone out. but they are
for the moment subsidiary to tie
painted ones.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-12-22

allVSlY lCE euCLA Ho l 90
olution was referred to the judiciary
committee. Representative Mcclellan,
Of New York, who ic member Of the
military affairs Of the House, intro
duced in the House bill for the re-
Organization OF the army. 1t was
drawn after consultation with many
army officers and is supposed to rep
resent the ideas of the younger ele-
ment Of the army. 1t makes some very
radical changes in the staff and has
some novel features.
SIXTH DAY. The House passed the
District of Columbia appropriation bill
without single amendment. The bill
carries Sc, $50, $50, which is SIG, 600
less than was carried by the last bill
and 81, 81, S51 less than the estimates.
The House also passed the Seuate bill
to amend the laws relating to 5eamen.
All the amendments were rejected. On
motion of Mr. Hay Dem. Va reso-
luton was adopted calling upon the
Secretary of War for information as to
what towns in Puerto Rico, Cuba and
the Philippines are required to be gar
| risoned, how many troops will be nee.
! essary for that purpose and how many
soldiers will be needed for the United
States. proper. The House adjourned
| at >. 40 p. N.
SEVENTH DAY.-The House for the
secord time during this Congress re-
| fused to consider the Lodge immigra-
ton bill. An interesting but brief de-
bate on the rules was precipitated.durlng
| the session by Mr.. Grow, of Pennsyl.
vania, during which Mr.. DeArmond
made speech on the decadence of the
privilege of debate in the House. He
was exceedingly ironical in his refer
ence to the decadence of the old-time
privilege of full debate. The pension
appropriation bill was reported to the
| House. The Senate bill to regulate the
sitting of United StateT Courts within
the district of South Csrosna was pass
ed. The House adjourned at2:Oj.
EIGHTH DAY. The House surpassed
, all previous records in the expedition
with which it passed the pension ap'
preparation bill. The bill, in days
gone by, has been one of the most
fruitful themes for partisan debate, but
although carrying $4,000, 900 more
| than the act Tor the current year. II
was passed in 20 minutes without a
word Of criticism The bill carries
S145, 233. $50. The House then entered
upon consideration of the bill to IN
| corporate the International American
Bank. This project was recommended
by the Pan-American Congress i'll 1899.
The conference report on the bill ex,
tending the maratime inspection laws
TO sailing vessels of 700 tons and over
and providing for the licensing of sec
ond and third mates, was adopted.
The House at 5 p m. adjourned.
NINTH pAY.-Representatlve Rlxey'
of Virginia, introduced bill for the
| admission Of Confederate as we'll as
Union soldiers to all soldiers homes
and government institutions main
tanned by the government.
TENTH DAY.-The House gave the
day TO the Indian appropriation bill,
passing it substantially as reported.
| This is the third of the appropriation
bills to pass and it cleares the calendar
of the big supply bills. The House ad'
journed at 4 o'clock.
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CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS KILLED.
A Train Runs Into a Carriage at Cross
ing With Fatal Results.

MASAseUAS, n. ]. (SpeciaD.-Four per-
sons were instantly killed, two fatally in
jured and two others seriously hurt few
nights ago in an accident which occurred
at the PENNSYLVANIA Railroad crossing at
Allenwood, few miles from here.
The victims OF the accident are: Killed
Mrs. Ellen Allen, Bessie Allen, her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Allie Alger, Jennie Crammer.
Fatally injured: David S. Allen, husband
Of Mrs. Allen; Katie Allen, their daughter.
Seriously injured: Alger, infant child OF
Mr.. Alger; Willie Allen, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Allen.
Mr.. Allen and his family, to whom Mrs.
Alger was related, had been in Asbury
Park Friday afternoon doing their Christ
mas shopping.
Mr.. Allen was one OF the most prominent
men of Allenwood, the town having been
named after him. He was prominent in
local affairs, and was considered quite
wealthy
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-12-22
THE NEWS EPlTcMI
Washington 1temi

The House WAYS and Mean
Pecided tc extend the United
Ind revenue laws to Hawaii.
The value OF merchandise m imp
I ing the month of November wa
56O The exports OF domeStic md g..
were valued ut S127 .4S3, ,467. F
months ending November 80 thI
we're valued at 81 ,09S .0S9, eTcS
s141 4G7, 923 those for the coTespS
period Of last year.
The War Department issued orda
have the transports Mobile aud Mod
got ready to carry 5000 troops to MAJ
via the Suaz Canal.
or 5000 Spanish Mauser rifles at
Springfield armorv which were captured
Santiago only $500 have been found to N
in servicaable condition. The unservicea'
bic guns will be sold at public auction.
The Yosemite and the Badger have beer
ordered TO the Pacific. the former to joiI
Admiral Dewey's feet and the latter te
Hawaii.
Adjutant- General Corbin gave his view:
on increase OF the Army to the House Mill
tary Affairs Committee: he said that twenty
thousand men would be needed in Cub;
and twenty-five thousand in the Philip
pines.
The Secretary OF War revoked the or0e,
excluding Sylvester Scovel from all army
posts. apology having been made for hi
reported conduct ut Santiago" A similar
order WAS issued recently by the Secretar.
of the Navy.
The House passed the District OF Colun
bia Appropriation bill and the bill for th'
protection Of seamen.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-12-22
A PLEASANT PASTIME.

A pleasant pastime is making chains
of straws and disks or squares OF
paper. These may be bought il
colors, but may also be prepared at
home. Soak the straws well, and
then cut them in half-inch lengths.
The disks and squares may be cut
from any strong colored paper. The
thread should be tied to the eye Of
the needle, and the child taught to
thread alternately straw and disk or
square.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-12-22
HOUSE.

FIFTH DAY.-Representative Hep.
burn, of Iowa, introduced a bill
authorizing the President to acquire by
purchase from the States of Costa Rlca
and Nicaragua full ownership, juris|
diction and sovereignty of such land as
may be desirable and necessary to con-
struct such q canal. In negotiations
with the States mentioned, the Presl.
dent may make special arrangements,
as to the use of the canal, the bill ap-
propriating $40, 900, 900 to complete it
The canal sb al be constructed under
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-12-22

A student of Spanish annals has
added an interesting chapter to the
his .ogy OF prices by revealing from
the archives of the Escurial what it
cost to discover the New World. The
stipends Of the discoverers, at all
events, did not amount to much. The
pay OF an able seaman was ouly, it
seems, 50 month, while a captain
drew only SIG month. As for Chris
topher Columbus himself, his earn
ings were at the rate of 1920 per an
NUN. Even in Spain salaries have
risen since those days.
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How much reverence have We
Some years ago at an auction in Edin-
burgh two bones announced to have
formed a part of Robert Bruce's anat-
omy, fetched $40, and one of the ver-
tebre of William the Conquero: sold
for S22.50 What is called 'a most
interesting relic" was put under the
hammer at London. 1t was mans
garment made of blue silk and stained
with blood. To this CORY raiment
there was a document attached, duly
certified, which declared that it was
worn by Charles / when on the seat,
fold, and became the property of DIR.
Juxon, who attended the king Curing
his last moments. The Ii story of this
garment is then traced ,Hlroagh its
numerous possesors up 70 today
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-12-22

tors-Would be Advisable to Pay the
Insurgent Troops Their Back Pay.
MANILA. Philippine Islands (By Cable).-
Rear Admiral Dewey, questioned by a news
paper correspondent regarding the posi-
bility Of international complications, re-
piled:
prior to the arrival OF the monitors I
felt uneasy But now am ready to hold
this position against the whole earth"
He, however, absolutely declined to dis
cuss the political situation in the Philip
pine Islands, on the ground that his sphere
was purely naval.
The Admiral seldom goes ashore, and in
sisted that his interviewer was in better
position to acquire Information than him
self. He then proceeded to cross-exam-
inc the correspondent about everything
ashore. He was glad to learn that the in
surgents were releasing the sick Spanish
soldiers they held prisoners, notwithstand-
ing Aguinaldo's grandiIoquent refusal to
do so. This proves that the insurgents are
very conciliatory, in spite Of their defiant
talk.
Admiral Dewey always believed tnat the
insurgents were friendly, especially since
the warships OF our feet have visited the
different ports OF these islands and since
some OF our officers have made tours in
land, carefully investigating popular senti-
ment and judiciously preaching the gospel
OF peaceful settlement everywhere with
highly satisfactory results.
A few influential Filipinos, in the ambi-
bious attempt Of self-advancement, are
ciamoriug for independence, though un-
able to realize its true meaning. They are
utterly ignorant If the difference between
thu name and the reality.
According to recent information received
here. the Filipino insurgents are endeavor-
inc to maintain brave show for the pur-
! pose OF securing the best terms possible
from the Americans. 1t is the opinion Of
iour Admiral that it would be advisable for
the United States to pay the insurgent
troops their arrears OF wages. The whole
amount would only be a comparatively
trihjng sum, and the payment Of the troops
| would have a valuable effect, aud may save
incalculable trouble.
Finally. Admiral Dewey was strongly
convinced that the Filipino insurgents
deserve acknowledgment. He is q believer
| in the Facticability OF liberal measures in
| the direction Of local autonomy.