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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
Wood Ashes on the Farm.

As fertilizer wood ashes stand high,
and every farmer is more or less ac-
quainted with them, but I wonder how
many employ them as medicine. for
farm animals. For many years now I
have fed them to stock, and I believe
they have done much toward preserv-
ing the invariable good health of my
swine, horses and cattle. OF course
there may be a difference of opinion
on the subject, and I have never yet
found veterinary surgeon who would
recommend wood ashes as a medicine.
Nevertheless experience is sometimes
worth as much as theoretical advice.
My plan is to keep wood ashes,
charcoal and salt mixed together con-
stantlyi in the pen for the swine. Three
parts of wood ashes to one part salt
will not hurt the swine, and if the
mixture is kept before them all the
time, and fresh water is given to them
freely, they will not eat too much to
injure their health. 1 believe such a
mixture is good preventive of swine
cholera and similar diseases. Ger
tainly the beneficial effects are quite
apparent.
Clean wood ashes is better than al
the condition powders for the farm
horses. In fact, many of the so-called
powders are composed chiefly of salt
and wood ashes, mixed with probably
something else of minor Importance.
This being the case, I find it much
cheaper and easier to administer the
wood ashes direct. The ashes can be
given to the horses twice week in
their oats, at rate Of an even tea
spoonful each time. If given carefully
and regularly believe that no other
medicine will have to be given to
horses that are fairly treated and cared
for.
Every one familiar at all with farm
matters must have observed certain
habit in many horses and COWS to gnaw
wooden posts, trees and similar OBJ
jects. This craving for something
which they 10 not get from their daily
food is satisfied when wood ashes are
administered regularly to them. It is
just as natural for the animals to de-
sire this as it is for US to have cray
ing for acids, salt and even pepper
E. P. Smith, in American Cultivator. =
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
A LABoR-sAvING FEED BIN.

bin gives out, compelling him to en-,
croach upon valuable time in order to
replenish it.
Now, where one has a basement
barn, all this annoyance can largely
be avoided by simply constructing, as
pictured in the cut, large bin (1) on
the second floor and connecting it
with the small feeding one (3) on the
basement floor, where the horses and
cattle are supposed to be, by means
of the slender spout or chute (2). Not
only does this arrangement insure
plenty of feed at all times, but by
having such small bin on the feed
ing floor of the basement, as is shown,
more room is afforded, and that, too,
where it is most desired. Indeed, by
possessing two or three of these bins
for different kinds of feed, one can
have things exceedingly convenient
and up to date, for then all that is re-
quired is to drive on to the barn floor
with the grain and feed and unload it
from the wagon into their respective
bins. In this way also a vast amount
of hard lifting and valuable time,
speaking for the year, can be averted,
and surely this is something worthy
any ones consideration.-New York
Tribune,
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
THE SPANISH BATTLESHIP MARIA TERESA.
Recently Raised off Santiago by Lieut. Hobson.)

twin-screws will enable her to be turned
in a much smaller area than single
screw steamer, and will be Of great
value in moving about harbors. The
Tennessee which is the name of the
new vessel is modelled with flare in
the hull which gives her much greater
width above the water line than is usual
without interfering with her speed.
This feature will render her extremely
seaworthy. She is built OF steel with
lengthwise aad crosswise water tight
bulkheads, is finished in hsrdwoods
and will have accommodations for 800
passengers in addition to large freight
capacity. The Tennessee will be put
on the route between Baltimore and
Hampton Roads, connecting with
trains of the Sesboard Air Line and
other lines terminating at that point
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
Chinese EMPEROR DEAD.
America for Americans, Philippines
for FiIpinos.
FUNERAL OF Mr. BAYARO.
The War Investigating Commissions First
cass-paa:e CommSsisn fsi>ihs DoNG %
Suss ,ii-E .ttitReTt G! pa,10 $50.
FUNERAL OF Mr. BAYARO.

a. spe.ia! despatch from Sban1h al.
Gays kilograms furnished by the Taoti.
or local governor, alocal paper, alleges
that the Emperor of China committed
suicide on September 81, after signing
the DEGREES which placed the Dowsger
Empress at the head of affairs in China.
This, it is added, IS understood TO mean
that the Emperor was assassinated.
The reports as to the means employed
in his taking off differ. One story has
it that he died by poison, and another
that death was caused by strangulatlon,
while third states that he was sub
iected to frightful torture, a red-hot
iron being thrust through his bowels:
All English speaking secretaries and
the principal members of the Chinese
Foreign Office, it is further announced,
have been seized and banished.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
Palms and Their Culture.

Until within few years the palm
was regarded as wholly q florists
plant-something to be rented for
special occasions, guarded with the
utmost care, and returned with sense
of relief if it met no harm. But pro-
gessive florists have dispelled this
illusion, by calling from this great
family such varieties as are best
adapted to amateur culture, and to
endure the vicissitudes that character
ize the average living room. Ambi-
sious amateurs have not been slow to
avail themselves of the tempting
possibilities in store for them, and
aave in their turn practically verified
;he statements offorists that the palm
will stand great deal of neglect and
wrong treatment before showing any
oa3 results; I trust this recital of the
act will not encourage anyone in care
less usage of so noble plant, but
rather embolden the fearful to try
heir "prentice hand" upon at least
,ne or two fine specimens. The firm,
heavy texture of their foliage enables
! hem to endure better than almosta any
,ther decorative plant the varying and
aigh degrees of temperature to which
they are often subjected, and it is
very gratifying to know that the
species that thrive best under these
disadvantages are the most beautiful
Of the whole palm family.
Palms are especially adapted to
places with limited sunshine, proving
boon to many city dwellers, and will
do we'll in a strong light without sun
shine. They are often greatly injured
by being kept constantly in darkened
halls and in apartments that preclude
the treatment essential to their health.
A daily sponging of their foliage with
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
ne, First Law the

did all the work alone, First lay the
pill logs and toenail on the corners,
making the logs two by four by eight
feet and two by six by eight feet. Spike
these two together and brace from the
inside so they will be perfectly plumb.
Now start putting upthe logs, one side
st time, or build all sides evenly as
you go. Drive spike into your two
by four and two by six inch sills and
into your logs as fast as you go, 80 as
to hold them in place. You can put a
round log in the corner 6 inches in
diameter and eight feet long. After
the house has been built, spike the
two by four on to this and also the
plate logs. Peel helogs.-A. L. Lord,
in American Agriculturist.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
A Fine Object Lesson.

The Prosperity cannery had q sue
cessful season this year at Prosperity.
While the tomato crop was failure,
the peach crop was bountiful. About
2, 500 cans of tomatoes were put up aud
65, 900 cans of peaches, besides fruits
and vegetables for private families. A
carload 900 casesl Of peaches has been
sold to Lorick & Lowrauce, of Colum-
bia, and another to firm in Spartan
burg, besides other small shipments.
The output of the season will soon be
disposed of and the directors will very
likely declare an annual dividend of ~
per cent. There are several private
canneries in and near Prosperity, and
all OF them do nice work and pay well.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
Chinese Attack British Subject

The British Foreign Office has re-
ceived dispatch from her majesty s
minister at Pekin, saying that Mr..
Mortimer, member of the British legs
ton, on returning home Saturday with
lady, was insulted and attacked by a
mob, which stoned him and covered
him with mud. Later in the day, the
dispatch adds, some American mis-
sionaries were similarly attacked, as
was the Chinese secretary of the
United States legation. The lsst-r'o
ribs were broken. Sir Claude NJ. Nc
Donald, the British minister at
Pekin, reports that there is a danger
Gus feeling abroad. Steps have been
taken to call the attention of the Chi
nese government to these outrages.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
Tie FUNERAL OF Mr.. BAYARD.
A Procession of Floral Offer:ngs-CeremOny
Very Simple.

The funeral services over the remains
of the late Hcn. Thos. F. Bayard were
held in the cid Swedish church at Will
mington, Del. Thousands of people
assembled at the edifce, but were not
admitted, as it had been decided not to
open the casket end permit the public
to view the remains. There was pro-
fusion Of fGral offerings, in addition to
bose oftbs family. coming from irlands
ut home and Of othor places. Tba Ion.
orsry ynll-boaeefs were: Formav frts.
idslt Grevsr Clevelasd, forEeE Esefs'
tGry ei the TroHsury Charles s Fair.
child, Ebe n. TunnolE, Governor ol
Delaware; Chancellor John L. Slchol-
son, George L. Rives, of New York
city: John Y. Craven and Thomas Cra-
ven, of Salem, n. j., and Judge lgna-
thus C. Grubbe, DR.. James A. Draper
and Henry q. Banning, of Wilmington.
The services comprised simply the
prayer book service for the burial OF
the dead of the Protestant Episcopal
church. The service was read jointly
by Rev. DR.. G. w. Douglass, of Tux
edo Park, n. j., who as rector Of st.
Johns Protestant Episcopal church,
Washington, performed the marriage
ceremony of Mr.. and Mrs. Bayard, and
Rev. Martin B. Dunlap, rector Of Old
Swedes.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
Siezed the LIQUOR.

Constable J. B. Coleman, of Saluds
county, suddenly and unexpectedly
dropped into the town ofJohnston, and
when the passenger train rolled IN from
Augusta he proceeded to take i'll charge
several neat, but suspicious, looking
express packages marked glass. " In
vestigatlon proved that his suspicious
were well grounded, for the contents
in every instance turned out to be some
Of "Schneider's best corn" The men
to whom it was shipped took the sur
prise very philosophically and yielded
gracefully to the inevitable.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
Information Sought,

Governor Ellerbe recently received
the following letter from the Hungarian
consul in New York: The Hungarian
ministry of commerce is preparing q
bill regulating the labor question in
Hungary, and directs me to procure all
official publications, laws, reports, etc +,
on this subject. 1, therefore, take the
liberty to request your excellency to
give orders that copies of all such pub
locations, laws, etc. at your disposal be
transmitted to this Office, for which
courtesy I beg to express my best
thanks in advance.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
Prohibition Chairman for U. S. Senate.


Mr.. A. C. Jones, chairman OF the
State executive committee Of the Pro-
hibitionists, gives out the following an
nouncement to the Democratic voters
of South Carolina: Believing that SEN
ator Tillman is largely responsible for
our defeat in the late primary election;
that he is more responsible than any
other man in the State for the opening
of the State Uspensary and the trouble
and bloodshed that have been caused by
forcing it upon the Democrats of South
Carolina, ] have decided to ask the
Prohibition Democrats Of the State to
endorse me as a candidate before the
Democratic primary in 1900 for United
States Senator to succeed Senator Till
man. And if they do 80, will then dis
ouss the merits of the dispensary before
the people, and endeavor as Democrat
who is deeply interested in the welfare
of the people and the good name of my
State to convince them that the State
dispensary should be closed to the sale
OF whiskey as o beverage and that
South Carolina as State should
wash her hands Of this Infamous busi-
ness
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
Wants to Send Troops From Manila.

The rebellion In the Visayas is
spreading, and several provinces in the
Island of Luzon have been invaded and
some officers of the gendarmes and
their families massacred. The governor
and officials at Iloilo, island Of Palay,
have fed TO Manila The Spanish gov
ernment is seeking the consent Of the
United States to send Spanish troops
from Manila to the Vissyas Islands to
suppress the rebellion there. 30 as to
avoid the necessity of dispstching
troops from Spain.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
A Handy Feeding Bin.

Economizing of time and labor is
not infrequently one of the great
secrets of success. This being the
case, a feeding bin, such as is repre-.
sented in the accompanying illustra.
tion, is highly suggestive for base.
ment barn. There are periods of the
year when the farmer is so rushed
with work that he can i'll afford to be.
stow any attention elsewhere, and
yet, generally speaking, it is during
these very same periods that the
grain supply in the ordinary feeding
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
Farm and Garden Notes.

Cut the flowers of the Gamma before
they wither on the stalk.
A milk bath is recommended for
roses invested by the red spider.
Swainsonia needs considerable root
room, and an only moderately rich
soil.
The second year of hens lifei5 usu-
ally her best year; she will as rule
lay more eggs during that year than
any other.
When hen fails to lay enough eggs
in a year to pay fors her feed she is
proftless. Give her little more feed,
then put her in the pot or roaster.
If you set out hardy plants this au.
tumn, remember that shrubs and herb
aceous perennials do not grow well
together. Give the latter border of
their own.
If grass and weeds grow in the
spaces between the plants do not hes
itate to use the hoe, as the rapid
growth of the cabbages will well repay
for the labor.
The practice of top dressing
meadows with stable manure right af.
ter moving should be more prevalent
than it is. This dressing protects the
roots from the sun and drought, be.
sides adding richness to the soil and
assuring stronger growth Of grass.
Nature intended that the hen should
work or exercise for all she eats.
Therefore induce them to exercise for
about all feed given them. The hen
on the wide range will often work all
day in filling her crop, and when
night comes she has just succeeded in
supplying her desires for feed.
Farmers who have difficulty in grow
ing crimson or red clover on wet land
will find alsike clover valuable for such
localities, crimson or red doing best on
upland soil. Alsike is not so valuable
as crimson, but it is much better than
the other grasses or wet land, and is
especially valuable as food for honey
bees.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06

tepid water may be given by careful
hands without damage to surround
ings, and if they are carried to an.
other apartment for an hour of morn
ing sunshine, and thoroughly
showered once or twice a week, they
will remain in q healthy condition,
with judicious watering as demanded
Remember always that while limited
and early morning sunshine brightens
and invigorates the palm, strong sun.
shine destroys the rich green COLOR
Vick's Magazine
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
AguinaIdo Makes a Speech.

There is considerable comment at
Manila upon Aguinaldo's speech st
Malolos recently, The keynote was
the independence of Philippine Is
lands. During the course of his re-
marks, Aguinaldo said: ''Our friends,
the Americans, came for the purpose OF
demonstrating the generosity and
grandeur of their government and to
assist in releasing the people from
slavery without annexing the islands,
thus setting a good example. We now
understand and appreciate the famous
Monroe doctrine Of America for Anierl-
cans, and justice demands that they
add the Philippines for the Filipinos.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
Diseased Cattle.

Prof. Newsom, the veterinarian at
Clemson, has received several commu-
nications from people in different parts
of the State relative to q virulent dis
ease among cattle In soma instances
the death rate is becoming alarming.
Governor Ellerbe has received re-
quest from President Hartzog that the
matter be referred to the veterinary
department at Washing. Governor Ell
lerbe forwarded the papers at once TO
DR.. ID. Z. Salmon, veterinarian Of the
United States government.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
River Rising.

The Congaree lie on q slight boom,
caused by the recent rains in the upper
part of the State. It is not sufficient
as yet, however, to do any material
damage to the crops along the river,
and is much less than was reported it
would be. Unless there is continue
tion of the rise, which does not appear
likely, the damage to low land crops
will be slight.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
$4,000 Sent to Spain.

Information has reached the Presi-
dent that the Spanish authorities at
San Juan, Porto Rico, recently took
possession of and sent to Spain about
$40, 600 belon ging to an association OF
school teachers. This matter has been
the subject Of a protest sent to the
Spanish government. It is said to be
the purpose Of this government to COM
pei its return, and, if not, vigorous
measures will be taken to collect it
from the persons responsible for its
Misrepresentation.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
Palmetto Notes.

Cotton has been hurt by the heavy
rains III the Piedmont section, and
farmers are very much Disguised at 4i
cents cotton. The merchants are blue
over the prospects Of little trade, con.
sequent upon low prices.
The jury on the West case, on trial
for wife murder, in Union, reported q
mistrial. The details of the horrible
crime IRE revolving in the extreme and
reveal one of the most inhuman deeds
that ever occurred in the history of the
cnnnIy
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
The EairyieW Stock Show.

The annual stock show at Fairviev
was held recently and as usual was 9
great success. A large crowd was pres
ent despite the fact that rain prevented
many from attending. The exhibits
were creditable and extensive. The
Fairview stock show has been a great
power for the benefit of the farmers OF
the lower part Of Greenyille county, ell.
couraginG the raising Of fine stock and
the promulgation Of advanced and i'm.
proved ideas OF farming.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06

instances of abuses, charged to have
existed, dates, number of sick IN hos.
pitfalls, deaths, etc A long list Of
witnesses were forwarded and there
was a general request that the CORES
pondents and reporters Of the World be
called. The commission directed that
a reply be forwarded to Mr.. Hirsh in
.forming him that the statements should
have careful consideration.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
An Auditor Appointed.

Governor Elierbe he's appointed Mr.,
]. McD. Hood auditor of Chester coun-
ty, to succeed the late auditor, W. N.
Corkhill, deceased Mr.. Hood ran
against Mr.. Corkhill In the primary,
but was defeated by - votes. Being
the second choice OF the people OF
Chester, aud having largely signed
petition in his behalf, tue Governor
gave aim the appointment.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
New Steamer for Baltimore Steam Packet

New Steamer for Baltimore Steam Packet.
A steamer has just been completed
for the Baltimore Steam Packet Com
pany's service on Chesapeake Bay, be-
tween Baltimore, Old Point Comfort,
Norfolk and Portsmouth, Va, which is
one of the largest yet built for use on
the inland salt water bodies of this
country. The vessel has 1000 horse
power and 1400 tons measurement She
has q speed of 1S miles an hour when
loaded and is propelled by twin-screws,
novelty in boats Of this class. The
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
Spartanburg Wants Light

The purchasers Of tho Aetna Light
plant at Spartsnburg have taken no
steps vet looking to the improvement
OF the service. It was understood that
they would remodel everything, and
give better and cheaper light than ever
enjoyed thers before. But up to date
nothing has been done.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
LarFest in Her History.

Converse college had the largest open
ing in her history Wednesday. Fully
one-third more young ladies matricu-
lated than on any opening day in the
past About 325 names are now on the
register, 100 Of whom are boarding in
the building. The accommodations are
so crowded that about so students have
been placed in the best families in the
city until other arrangements can be
made
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
Columbia's Prospects Bright.

Columbia's magnificent camp sites
have been inspected by the army board
sent by the war department for this
purpose, and if indications count for
anything it looks like the establish
ment of camp here is certainty. 1t
further appears that the Shandon
grounds, a part of which were used for
the encampment of the Second regi-
ment, will be selected for the purpose.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
A prospectiye Flour Mill.

Before another wheat crop can be
harvested the prospects are favorable
for the erection OF a hrst-class roller
Touring mill, to be built near Camden,
by Mr.. Robert A. Vaughan. if enough
wheat is planted to guarantee the put
ting up of the mill he will have it ready
in ample time for next years crop.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
Governor Offers Rewards.

Gov. Ellerbee has offered reward Of
$3.50 for tne capture of Charlie Wilson,
the negro who murdered Private Theo-
dore Godfrey in Charleston several
days ago; also n reward Of $3.50 for the
capture of the party or parties who set
fire to the residence of Mr.. P. D. Hav-
ird, in Saluda county, last April.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
A STRANGE Visitor.

A pigeon pitched in the window Of
Mr.. g. C. Betenbaugh's residence al
Union and was caught by his little
daughter. On both wings of the
pigeon was stamped this inscription:
IF caught or shot report to Chas. b.
Jones, 10 South Broad street, Phila-
delphia." Mr.. Betenbaugh will write
to this address and inquire about the
vayfaring bird.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
The State Ball.

The executive committee of the South
Carolina club have issued circular TO
the members OF the club in the various
counties requesting that meetings be
held and division committees be formed
to aid in the work of making the next
ball the success that it should be-
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
A Log Chicken House.

The following is the plan of chick.
en- coop I built of logs. In building
the roof that way I sawed lumber and
shingles. I cut all logs exactly the
required length. The average size
was about seven inches in diameter.