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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-10
GOOD ROADS NOTES.
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Missouri Road Convention.

A large and harmonious convention
in st. Louis spent two days in debat-
ing the road question. The principal
questions were the most feasible
means of improving the highways, the
best method of utilizing the labor OF
criminals, misdemeanants and tramps,
and plans for submission to the Legis-
lature. A committee of fifteen was
appointed to suggest q method OF fu'
ture procedure.
1t was resolved that the ninety
counties in the State which are au-
thorized to levy tax of sixty cents
for county purposes be asked to set
aside one-third of it for road improve
ment. If this was made law, good
roads would be built. A resolution
was adopted asking the submission OF
o constitutional amendment permit
ting county courts to increase the tax
levy for road purposes, and another
resolution in favor of State highway
commission. The Missouri Road Inn
provement Association was invited to
unite with their organization, and 1t
was decided to hold the next convea-
ton in st Louis.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-10
Handsome and Delicious Dessert.

Chestnut outlets is the somewhat
substantial title of a very handsome
and delicious dessert which Mrs. Rorer
made at public lecture. A pound Of
chestnuts is washed, blanched. boiled,
drained and mashed. A pint of water
and l ID. of sugar are boiled minutes.
To these are added the beaten yolks
of six eggs. The mixture is cooked
moment, then taken from the fire
and beaten until cold aud until it looks
like sponge-cake batter. The chest
nuts are then added, the whole pressed
through sieve, and with teaspoon
full of vanilla and one pint of cream it
is ready, when cold, to freeze. The
mould should be one made for the
purpose, and can be secured from any
tinsmith. 1t is a large one, holding
two quarts, with lids on the ends, and
is made in the shape of mutton cut
let. When the frozen pudding IS
turned out it is cut in slices, in excel
lent stimulation of the 'little meats. "
These are busted with powdered mac
aroons, to give them the appearance
of being Dreaded, and are served with
fruit sauce. Mrs. Rorer gives direc-
tions for an elaborate one; but any
simple cold fruit sauce can be used.
They were seen served not long ago
with the hot chocolate that has been
a popular accessory of ice-cream and
frozen puddings of late. 1t had the
effect of rich, brown sauce accom-
panying the outlets, and it is, OF
course, quite possible to make this
chestnut frozen pudding, and pack it
in any mould, omitting the macaroons
aud sauce, or substituting whipped
cream.-New York Post.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-10

That history repeats itself has Just
received another proof. Some years
ago the men of Bavarian regiment,
of which Prince Maximilian was chief,
in order that they might show their
devotion to him. cut off their mus
taches and sent them to the princess,
who had just become mother, that
she might use them as a pillow.
Something like repetition of this has
just taken place at Rapplostweller. in
Alsatia. The chief of the fire brigade
was few days ago presented with
his first child, boy. The fremen
.thereupon called meeting at which
it was decided to make the baby boy
an honorary member of the corps, and
the men subsequently cut off their
mustaehes and boards to form the
stufing of red velvet pillow for the
oaby's use.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-10
Cntamable.

/ Tanning Of the shrew Is a task for
which some men are not fitted. I'm one
of them" Then the honest-spoken man
had to be urged before he entered upon
a personal explanation.
{ "In some respects matrimony may be
q lottery, but made my own choice
and lots Of the boys envied my prize.
She was pretty, smart and full Of push,
and had as much ambition as the first
Napoleon. But what temper! Whew!
She literally made my hair stand on
end Just as though it were cut rom-
padour, and without touching 1t, too.
Fifteen years ago / left her. As Is
often the case, our quarrel was over
trivial thing. I had carried some mud
on to the hall carpet, when going In
after a rain. She took me to task about
1t, I talked back and pretty soon she
was doing that hair raising act In
way that made 1t impossible for me to
get in one word to her hundred. stood
1t for a little while In hope she would
run out Of steam or material, but she
gathered force as she went. In the
midst Of the tornado took my hat ald
walked out
"Ten years later went back and sat
down before the sitting-room crate as
though had only been out for part OF
the day. There had been no noticeable
change, and everything Indicated pros
perity. When my wife came In upon
me she neither started, screamed. look
ed surprised nor turned pale. And
what do you think were her first
woSds?'
"Give 1t up"
"Well, did you wipe your feet this
time? Yes, sir, that was her exact Ian
ruage. l left without word. When
the second ten years are up, I'll 60
again and I'll bet odds she'll ask the
same question."-Detroit Free Press.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-10
Household Hints.

Clean brooms by dipping in and out
of ammonia water.
II you would insure yoar dried fruits
from becoming wormy, scatter sassa-
fras bark among them.
After washing lamp chimneys, rub
them with dry salt, which will give a
brilliant polish to the glass.
If oyster shells are occasionally
placed in kitchen stoves it will be
found clinkers never appear.
Put little salt in the water if You
wish to prevent black calicoes from
fading when they are washed.
Ali beans and leguminous vegetables
should be cooked with the cover hall
off the stewpan in order to be digesti-
bic.
To cool hot dish quickly, set it in
cold water and salt; this will cool it
far more rapidly than if il were stood
in cold water only.
If an oil or gas stove is used, box
of sand should be kept handy in case
of accident, as it is the best thing with
which to put out fire.
1t is said that vinegar may be
strengthened by allowing to freeze
and removing the ice which forms on
the surface. 1t is the water only that
freezes.
To prevent the wick of a candle
from smoldering, hold it higher than
the mouth when blowing it out; and
blow upward. If lamp wicRs are
soaked thoroughly in vinegar before
being used, they will not smoke.
One of the best cosmetics for bicy-
Gle riders or persons upon the water
is fresh cucumber juice. To extract
the juice first peel the cucumber, then
cut it into thick slices and press the
Juice out with lemon squeezer. A
simple and harmless remedy for sun
burn is to bathe the face i'll butter
milk.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-10

The recall of General Lockhart from
India in disgrace shows among other
things the hollowness Of the pretense
khat the British troops subdued and
dispersed the border tribes, observes
the San Francisco. Chronicle. For
Nse,;s the English newsmongers re-
psrtef victories and coughed down
;deseats, f,aiiy announcing the sue
cess OF the campaign. As matter of
fact. the attempt to pacify the frontier
was s.ich dismal and costly failure
That there is no hope OF saving the
British commanders reputation, un-
less he can manage to foist the blame
on his brigadiers.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-10

Every seal needs ten pounds OF fish
q day in order to live and keep its
health, and it is declared that the
Alaskan coast would become the
greatest cod.fshery in the world
should the seal be exterminated in
that quarter. Better the cod than the
seal, protests Judge. The latter is a
source of great domestic misery at
least once a year, and beyond the
financial reach of the poor; while ten
pounds of fish day would suffice for
the largest family many times over.
: It is settled. The seal must go.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-10

Recently the announcement was
made that the great Eiffel Tower at
Paris had began to bend. The gov
ernment delegated Colonel Bassot, of
the engineers to make thorough ex-
animation OF the structure, and he re-
ported that in consequence of the ex-
pansion and CONTRACTION of the differ
ent pieces of the enormous metallic
mass, the tower Is in state OF rer-
petual motion during every horr of
the twenty-foar, which leads French
journal to suggest that the tower is
simply breathing. In spite of this per
petual motion, Colonel Bassot e1-
presses the opinion that the structure
is in no danger, and is as firm as
eyer.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-10
Popular Songs shorti.Yed.

Perhaps not one of the songs Of the
moment will live, though the rising
generation will more or less dimly re-
member them always. Each one OF
them Is q kind Of reminder Of soma
tune that went before 1t, and It win be
the fttest, the really most original and
salient of the resembling tunes which
will be the one to live. The succession
Of tunes remaining In any ones recoE
lection Is like the succession Of human
acuuaintances. Some stand out boldly
and ineYaceably in the memory, have
ing something, either in their own
quality or in our sympathy with them,
to command our thoughts and hold our
sense; Others, meaning not much to US,
soon slip their moorings In our souls
and drift out to the sea Of oblivion. We
take up friend, as we pick up tune.
because other people we know are TAX
ing him up, but in due time IL he does
not accord with our own internal har-
monies he Is forgotten.-Philadelphia
Tadcer
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-10

At the first election for mayor OF
Greater New York, held in 1897, over
800, 600 votes were cast. This ex-
eeeds the total vote for president in
1896 in the states Of Vermont, Rhode
Island, Delaware, South Carolina,
Mississippi, Florida, Montana, North
Dakota, Idaho, Wyoming and Nevada.
These states constitute in number
one-fourth of the United States, and
hayea representation of twenty-five
in the Senate; yet their combined
voting strength is less than that of q
single municipality contained wholly
within the limits of the empire state.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-10

1t Is a great advantage to person to
be trustworthy in the midst Of a popu.
lace which nobody can trust. When
Korea was lately torn by contention
and the Queen was assassinated, the
King shouted for the American mis-
sionaries, and when one was admitted,
threw his arms about his neck, cluns
to him like child, and kept him all
night by his Side. To affirm that the
missionary Is without political infu-
ence is erroneous. He may have the
best sort Of Influence.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-10
Items OF In.e rest.

Tn, common road is to the farm
wagon what the steel track is to the
locomotive.
State aid ia road-bnilding is q sys-
ten of cooperation by which good
roads can be economically and rapidly
constructed.
The general ignorance and poverty
of the Turk, and his bigosry and
fanaticism, are largely due to the al.
most universal absence of means OF
REORGANIZATION.
Tbs bad roads of the South, says
State Geologist Holmes, of North
Carolina, levy a mud and sand tax OF
five dollars on every man, woman and
child in the Southern States.
Ex-Governor Northen, oe Georgia.
saws that ne is in favor Of four reforms
in the State-first, textile training
schools; second, any policy which
will teach scientific farming; third,
good roads, and fourth, reformatory
prison for the detention of youthful
criminals.
At the next State election in Min
nesota an amendment to the State
Constitution will be voted on provid-
ing for tax of one-twenheth OF o
mill, to be added to the regular State
road and bridge fund, and for the lap-
pointment OF three State road COM
missioners. The present fund is
about So, 500 year and the new TAX
is expected to yield s2S, 75o more,
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-10
kVVv1v1vVVV1vYXIX

From New York comes story or enc
collapse Of gigantic corporation or
ganized to develop mineral claims IN
the Klondike regions. 1t Is said that
fully 100000 had been drawn into
the scheme il question. q large part or
the stock having been sold TO poor PEI
sons who were eager to get rich quick
". The exact condition of the Affairs
Of the company referred TO Is not
known at this time, but 1t Is hoped
large portion of the money can be re-
claimed. 1t Is significant, however, that
when this Eastern concern collapsed
the names Of several well-known busf-
ness men In various sections Of the
country were involved, and they have
hastened to disclaim all connection,
real or implied, with the scheme. 1t
seems almost q certainty that the
names of these men have been used
without their knowledge or consent to
bolster up doubtful enterprise. This
is regrettable, to say the least. The
Klondike region undoubtedly offers an
inviting field for legitimate investment.
and many of the companies recently
organized for such purposes unques-
tionably are reliable. But under fever
ish conditions mushroom concerns Of
ten are organized whose highest mo-
tive Is to fleece the unwary. Unusual
care should be taken to investigate
Alaskan enterprises before investing In
them. Men of wealth and standing In
the business world cannot be too care
full about lending their names to min
ing and development schemes with
which they are not thoroughly familiar.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-10
Caramel Sauce,

One-half cupful of granulated sugar,
one even teaspoonful of -four, one
cupful of boiling water, lump of but
ter the size of hickory-nut, vanilla
favoring Heat the sugar in an iron
skillet until it melts and is OF light
brown, and stir continually. Add the
-four, mix we'll, the boiling water next,
and boil until it thickens. Just be-
fore serving add the butter and vanil-
la havoriug; then your caramel sauce
is ready for use. -Woman's Home
Companion.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-10
To Locate Roads Properly.

The importance of locating 4 road
correctly at the outset, according to
competent surveyors and thorough ex-
animation, can hardly be over-esti-
mated. Where reports are made by
viewers to some superior body with
whom the final decision rests, it is OF
great importance that the viewers be
liberal minded, intelligent and public
spirited, and that one of them should
always be thoroughly competent en-.
gineer. A full report Of every exam
ination should be made, and should
contain sufficient data to make it pos
sible to base an intelligent and accu-
rate opinion on it.
Deputy Secretary Of Agriculture
John Hamilton, of Hamilton, Penn,
is endeavoring to secure better work
in this direction, and has prepared the
following form of report, with the OBJ
ject of securing full and explicit infor.
nation in answer to each question:
ROAD VIEWERS REPORT.
All reports of boards of road view.
ers. to view and lay out new roads In
this district, shall contain full and ex-
plicit information upon the following
points:
/. The date Of the view.
9. Where held.
8. Whether proper legal notices
were given.
4. What viewers were present?
5. Whether they were seyeraliy
sworn or affirmed.
6. Between what points the pro-
posed road is desired.
Z. Is such road necessary?
8. Should it be public or pri.
vate road?
9. Submit a plot or draft of the
proposed road, giving courses and dis
tances; also indicating where the line
of the proposed road crosses other
roads, property lines, streams and
ravines; also showing location of build.
ings and other improvements near
which it may pass.
10. Submit o profile drawing show.
ing the elevations and depressions and
contour of the surface over which the
road runs.
II. Draw all maps and drafts to q
scale. The vertical lines of the pro-
file map to be upon larger scale than
the base line.
-. Show the number of degrees OF
grade at various points.
13. Describe ths character of the
ground over which the proposed road
runs, giving also the kind of sub-soil:
whether rock, clay, gravel, sand, muck,
etc.
IA Mark on the profile map the
cuts and fills, also the height and length
of all bridges and culverts.
Is. Make out and submit an est:
mate of the cost of constructing the
road.
l6. State whether or not damages
are demanded; if SO, how much, and
by whom.
II. State whether any protests were
made against the laying out Of the
proposed road; and if so, by whom.
Is. State the objections, if any,
raised against granting the road.
10. Have you laid out this road
over the shortest and best practicable
route? If not, why not?
To be dated and signed by each
member of the Board of Viewers pres.
ent at the view, giving names in full,
and postofice addresses.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-10
A Hare Bird

The rarest species Of bird now extant,
and one which is almost extinct has
rs home in the jungles Of South Ameri.
ca. The ornithological curiosity r.
known to science as the palamedra corr
nuda, and to the common people as the
horned screamer." As rara avis
nothing could excel the cornuda, unless
It should be the accidental discovery Of
a living moa, or an opinornis. But few
of the bird books even let ye8 know
that such a horned paradox Ter ex.
listed, let alone telling you that lvf
specimens Of the queer creature
occasionally met with. The only q
now in captivity In North America,
the writer was not misinformed, II TIL
belonging to the aviary of the Philads
iphla Geological Gardens, and which q
rived In this country about three yeai
ago. The creature Is about the size o
full-grown turkey hen, and of q
blackIsh-brown color. One Of It's dis
tinguishing peculiarities is rufie OIL
black and white which surrounds the
head.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-10

A New York man sixty years old,
who has been writing letters to 'the
darlingest darling" is defendant in
breach OF promise suit. We advise
him to set up the plea of insanity.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-10

George Washburn writing in the
Contemporary Review, says that there
is nothing absurd in the claim that
Russia and the Russian peasant are
10 be the future civilizers OF the
world. 1t is to be hoped that the
monjik will learn to wash himself be-
fore his civilizing mission begins.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-10

The state os Colorado strucka smal!
bonanza when the reorgauized Union
Pacific railroad. with a capital stock
of Sl36, 900, 900, applied for incorpora-
tion under its laws. It cost that COM
pany Just $50, 4O2. 50 for its certificate.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-10

The unpleasant incidents and accl-
dents Of the indoor bicycle race in New
York degraded sport and added moth
Ing whatever to our knowledge Of ply
sical prowess, nor does such an exhi-
bition in any way encourage a whole
some development Of an outdoor sport
which Is doing 50 much to improve the
health and raise the vitality Of the
American people.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-10
Was q Desirable Clerk.

Merchant-Have you had any expe-
rience in chinaware!
; Applicant-Years of 1t, sir.
Merchant-What do you do when you
break a valuable piece?
Apnlicant-Well-er- usually set 1t
together again and put it where some
en- ,comer viii knock 1t over.
Nerchant-You1l do.-Td-Bits
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-10

A Slight Inverslon.--"fhere Is some
mistake" said the returned Klondiker,
as he crawled from the box car, about
the fabulous amount of gold in Alaska
AS to there being an amount Of fabu-
ious gold--well, that is different.
cinnati Enquirer.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-10
HELPS FOR HOUSEWIVES.
Famous Cooks Fried Apples.

Pare and core the apples, keeping
them whole; cut into slices crosswise,
sprinkle with cinnamon, sugar and a
little lemon juice. Stand aside for
fifteen minutes; then dip each slice
into batter; slide quickly into the
hot fat, fry on one side, turn and Try
on the other. Mrs. S. 7. Rorer, in
Ladies' Home Journal.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-10
The Decorative Craze.

sDoes your wife do much fancy
work?"
"Fancy work? She won't even let q
porous plaster come into the house
without crocheting red scollop round
it and running yellow ribbon through
the holes. Puck.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-10
THE COUNTY RECORD.
Published Every Thursday
AT
KINGsTREE, SOUTH CAROLINA,
B Y
LOUIS j. BRISTOW,
Editor and Proprietor.
The Advance states that Chicago
is great theological centre, ,and sends
forth a larger supply of young preach
srs than any other city in the coun-


Z At the present rate of progress pub
lie sentiment and local legislation will
soon put the bathtub on that pinnacle
of honor and helpfulness where it de-
serves to rest
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1898-11-10

A pamphlet of interest to all graduates
OF Bowdoin college 10 a short sketch en-
titled, 'Bowdoin College, Glass of 1858,
Forty fifth Anniversary" 1t is we'll got
ten up, with a short verse on the cover,
written by Chief Justice Melville Weston
Fuller, who was a member Of the class of
SO. The book contains short sketches of
the lives of those members of the class
who have died since the graduation, and
in the back of the pamphlet is a list of
the whole class, 33 in all, with the occu-
patton and residence of those still living /;
II members of the class are dead aud the
remaining 16 are scattered all over the
continent.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1898-11-10

ding, circular note to all the German
ambassadors abroad saying that Prince
Bismarck was private gentleman, and
was to be treated accordingly, and that his
views were no longer of any weight. With
regard to this decree. Prince Bismarck
once said:
''That Caprivi should assert thatI under
stood nothing of politics, and that he
should have officially communicated the
statement to foreign countries, was moth
ing to me. 1t could only disgrace him.
But that he should interfere with my
social rights was too much. l at first
wanted to challenge him, and had already
thought about my seconds. | have still a
very firm hand, and would soon have got
into sh ooting again. But considered the
matter and asked myself, what would
happen? ] am an officer The matter
will be brought before Court of Honor
of old generals. There will be deal of
talk, and finally unmeaning declarations
will be exchanged. What W uld have been
the use of this? So gave it up
1t is probable that Prince Bismarck
dropped his blood thirsty plan because he
knew that Count Won Caprivi was only the
executor of the Emperors will.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1898-11-10
On the Roof of the World.

Next to the work of n ansen, that Of DR..
Sven Hedin is the most picturesque and
Important that has been acco mplished OF
late years. DR.. Hedin is Swede, ma
tive of Stockholm, and still in the prime
of early manhood. Ever 81 nee he was a
child his absorbing passion has been geog
raphy, and he has studied under the best
masters, including the greatest, Baron
Richthofen of Berlin. As preparative
for scientific research he made three pre-
liminary journeys into Asia, and in 1888
started on his trip through Asia, an ac-
count of which appears in the Octobe I
number of Harpers Magazine, and later
probably in November, his book, Through
Asia, will be published.
In his trip he travelled distance of
nearly Is, 900 miles, of which nearly 1000