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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-05-31
Hebron Happenings.

Crops are very good in this sec
tion and are clean of grass. To-
aacco is especially fine.
The commencement Of the He
bron High School Will take place
June 1st. We will regret TO see
Mr.. Parnell, the principal, leave
US. He is 4 hiSh-toned gentle
man and 6rst-class teacher, and
has made great Improvement i'll
the school the past ten months.
There will he picnic at He
bron next Saturday, June 2nd.
Prof. John u. Clinkscsles, of Wof-
ford College, and Editor Wolfe are
expected to be present and de-
liver addresses.
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The Eclipse.

The eclipse Of the sun, about
which so much has been said and
writtea lately, came off on sche-
dule time last Monday mornlng,
and was observed under most
suspicious atmospheric condl-
tionS. Not a cloud nor shadow
intervened to obscure the remark
acle spectacle, which, from the
standpoint Of grandeur, was awe
inspiring indeed. Smoked glasses
were the means generally used 10
observe the phenomena. The
smoked sides were frequently
turned next to the face, and many
"A sooty nose or blackened cheek
or forehead resulted.
Although not in the track OF
totality, the observation at this
place was almost total for a few
seconds, during which time it was
very dark and the temperature
dropped several degrees. The
effect on animal life was rery
noticeable. Chickens and other
fowls went 10 roost, and there was
much Growing when daylight
came back.
The eclipse was a great astro-
nomical event and afforded scien-
lists an exceptional opportunity
to gather much valuable data for
future use. Extensive prepara-
,ions were made at the most avail
able points along the line Of total
ity tor taking observations, and
hundreds of scientists viewed the
phenomena with great interest.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-05-31
Sunday School Picnic.

The Methodist Sunday school
has decided to have a picnic one
day next week at some point on
Black river to be selected by a
committee consisting of Misses
Bertha and Nettie Epps and Mr.
G. J. Lesesne. This committee
will meet this week and decide on
the time aud place, and report
next Sunday. The other Sunday
schools of the town will be invited
to take part in The picnic, and ii
is to be hoped that they will ac-
cept, as their cooperation will
contribute largely to the success
of the enterprise.
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A Creditadle Showing.

In reporting the commencement
exercises of the Welsh Neck High
school. at Harlsville, the Darling
ton Messenger gives the following
account Of The prize drill in which
cadet Askius, son Of Maj. s NJ.
Askins of Lake City, figured
prominently;
"At the close Z: the mornings
exercises eighteen of the cadets
engaged in a "prize drill" in the
manual Of arms. Finally the
numbee Was narrowed down to
twa and after a very spirited con-
test between these two, Cadet
Burke. Of Charleston, and Askins,
of Lake City, Cadet Burke was
declared the winner. In view of
the fact that Cadet Burke was
Citadel student for two years, Ca
det Askins deserves special praise
for the manner in which he com
pe;ed for the honor"
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Notice to Pensioners.
Mr.. Editor:

Mr.. Editor:
Please say to the pensioners OF
Williamsburg county that 1 am
how ready to disburse that fund,
and as will be absent a good
part of the time l have made ar
rangements with Mr.. L. Jacobs, at
the pos'olice, to pay out the
money tor me. Respectfully,
W. w. GRAiSON,
&. &C. p. aud &. :.
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Several communications were
received too late lor publication
this week.
Miss Barbara Jacobs returned
home Tuesday night from Cen
verse College.
We regret to report chat DR..
W. G.. Gamble is still very i'll with
typhoid fever.
Miss Fannie Halliord, Of Tim
monsville. S. g., is visiting Miss
Lille McElveen, of Spring Bank.
Mr.. Robert Epps, of Pudlin
Swamp. has much improved from
his late sickness, to the delight of
his many friends.
The reuains of Mrs. Malloy,
who died at Cades last week,
were brought TO kingstrce and in
tered in the Presbyterian cem-
eterv.
Miss Barber, a popular young
lady from Hickory, York county,
who has been visiting the family
of Rev. W. S. Martin, has re-
turned home.
Mr.. G. L. Porter, who holds a
lucrative position with the At
lantic Coast Line, at Florence, is
very sick with fever at the home
of his mother, Mrs. NJ. j. Porter
at this place. We hope for his
speedy recovery.
The following members Of the
grand jury constitute 4 committee
to examine the public offices and
report to the fail term OF court:
w. d. Bryan, r. j. Nesmi,h, j. 0.
Carraway, W. J. Brockinton, and
A. II. Moseley.
The Editor of 1'UE RECORD has
received an invitation to the 31st
annual commencement OF Colum-
bia College, which will take place
May 31st to June 4th. The fol-
lowing young ladies from this
county will graduate: Ossie An
ME Epps, Jolia Margaret kenne-
dy. Fannie Eugenia Kennedy.
Bishop H. G. Morrison will preach
the baccalaureate sermon, and
Prof. A. C. Rembert Of WoGord
College, Will deliver the annual
address.
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be Received Old Ones Changed Later Than Tuesday Morning
PresentmCnt of the Grand Jury.

To he Hon. Geo. w. Gage, Pre-
siding Judge at May Term. 1900.
Having disposed of :he business
OF the court. we submit this our
preSenlment.
Owing to the number Of wit
neSses employed in the various
bills of indictments, we were un-
able TO facilitate our duties as
rapidly as desired.
Upon examination of the jail
we find same well kept, but note
that new window sillS and facings
are badly needed, the matter Of
repairs having been ignored as
per our former recommendation,
and suggest that the proper au-
lhorties make the said repairs at
once. We also recommend that
the county supervisor consider the
advisahlitv OF making such or
similar changes in court house as
suggested by your honor to pro-
vide more room for the official
members of court.
The matter of tke county pau
per and chain gang practice has
been brought to our attention, and
after consulting legal authority,
We recommend that said practice
be awarded Dr. w. l.. Wallace,
the lowest bidder.
We have received complaint Of
the neglect Of Magistrate W.. b.
McCants to bring action against
certain parties refusing to work
the highways and ask that the
matter be investigated.
1t affords US pleasure as a body
to commend the action of the cit-
izeRs of Williamsburg county in
allowing the law executed in the
much regretted rape case acted on
by US at the present term.
We ask that the rsaal commit
tee OF five, with an expert be ap-
pointed to investigate the work
ings of the various county officers,
and extend to your Honor our
thaoks for the explicit instruc-
tiens which aided US materially IN
dlscharging our duties.
Respectfully submitted.
w. D. BRYAN, Foreman.
May %. 1900.
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Ting Indicates an
'urheahhy condi-
tion of the kid
zcys; Il Il stains
your linen /, is
evidence OF kid
Rey trouble: too
frequent desire 10
pass Il OF pain in
the back Is also
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LOCAL ITEMS Of INTEREST.
AFFAIRS CAUGHT BY OUR LOCAL
REPORTER AND NOTED.
Write n in Condensed r orm and Printed
in Like Manner for the Sake OF
Our Weary Readers.

he early SarueueIS oeS"" "
gather peas last week.
Mr.. Henry Mouzon, OF Lanes,
spent last Sunday iu kinsstree>
DR.. ". S, Lyncti, of Florence
county, wis in town last Sunday
This is The season for picnics,
'chlldren'S days aud candidates.
Miss Dpil kellekan has returned
from AN ex,euded visit TO St. Ste
phenS.
Mr.. + II. Myers has returne;!
from a trp to his old hume on Pee
Dee river.
f. l.. ilirsch, Es0,, vert ia
Charleston last week On legal
business.
Mr., and Ms. W. L. Bass, OF
lake Cily> speut last Sunday With
friends in Kinsstyee.
Mr., J. u. Scott, who has been
elerkins for VI j. s. VI. Askius, OF
s4eke City, has returned to klaSS-
lr,e.
Mr.. Bryant Myers, Of Gourdins,
wasin town few days last week
visilln. his parents, MI. and Mrs.
4. IL. Myers.
Williamsburg will get II, $40. 40
from the deficiency fund for the
schools from the State treasury
this year.
Mr.. s. B. Poston, of the arm OF
S. PoSton { Son, was in town
Tuesday and paid 1'ns RGoRD
pleasant call.
The examination for Winthrop
College scholarships will take
place at kingstree July 20. See
advertisement.
The State campaign meetings
will begin at Orangeburg on June
II. The meeting for kinsstree Is
set for Friday, July II.
Mr.. and Mrs. L Jacobs and their
little daughter, Florence, will
leave next Sunday for Macon, Ga,
where they will spend some time.
Hunt up your old Bibles and
be prepared to answer the ques-
sions asked by the census enumer-
a;ors relative to the births and
deaths in yuor family.
1.-THE CORES pondeat who writes
US from Benson over The signature
of Friend, will furnish US his real
name his article will be published
Anonymous communications are
never published in this newspaper
There will be basket picnic at
the re,ideuce of Mr.. J. w. Cow
ard, near Fowler postoflice, on
June Sth, to which the public
generally, and the candidates par,
,icularly, are invited. Let every
body attend aud carry we'll filled
baskets.
The fruit crop this year prom
Uses TO be very large, and the indi.
cations are that fruit of all kinds
will he more abundant than fol
.escs. No late frost occurred tt
injure the fruit and up to thi:
time everything has been favora'
tle. 1t is sand that the blackberr!
crop will be immense unless
protracted dnaaSht cuts it short.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-05-31

The counterteiter may have
been brought up we'll, but he
always turns out queer.
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Ger are out OF crdor.
What to Do.
There Is comfort In the knowledge SO
often expressed. that D<. Kilmer's Swamp
Root. the great kidney remedy futills every
wish In curing Rheumatism, pain In the
back, kidneys, liver. bladder and every part
Of the urinary passage. II corrects inability
to hold water and scah;ng pain in passing
It, or bad effects following use OF liquor.
wine or beer, and ovetcomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compeiieS to &c often
during the day. and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect of Swamp.Root is soon
realized. 1t Stands the highest for its won
II cures o! the mos. distressing cases.
you need a medicine you should have the
best. Sold BY druggists in Soc. and 81. sizes.
You may have a sample bstse Of this
wonderful discovery E
and book that tells 6sFFsessSss sSss:%sss.::ss
more about It. both sent
absolutely free by mail. aia.s9::sSe3sG @SG
address DR.. Kilmer & Home OF sw.rpRoos.
Co.. Binghamton. NJ Y. When writing men
tson readiag this generous offer In thispapef.
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Never tell other persons you
are not smart. They will find it out
soon enough.
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What to Do

convincing proof thai ssSe kidneys and blad-
der are out Of order.
The daily sentinel., 1900-09-12

Total revenue .... 81, ,3O4,9Oo
The difference between the amount
of fruit raised and the sum realized
from the sale of the same was about
S6O, 900, which was consumed at home,
and hauled away in wagons and sold
in the towns Of the neighboring coun-
ties. The acreage is being increased
right along, and but few years Will
elapse before the fruit crop OF Mesa
county will be simply enormous.
Reader, did you ever taste of one OF
the Grand Junction peaches-one OF
Hale's Early, for instance, just picked
from the tree? If you have not,
you have no correct conception of the
delicious flavor Of the Grand Junction
peach on its native heath.
The farming interests as shown by
the figures are already considerable,
but tie culture Of fruit being more
profitable. farming is as yet not very
extensively pursued. When the great
Webster said: Farmers are the
founders of civilization" he uttered a
truth which has been verified through
all the ages. If Mesa county would
more permanently increase in wealth.
strength and independence, it should
make a united effort to multiply the
number of frugal, careful and intelli-
gent husbandmen. They alone lay the
solid masonry upon which the most
massive and enduring superstructures
are builded.
The daily sentinel., 1900-09-12

Gables - Altruistic mmun lea ions.
Scribners Magazine for March. n
discussing the extension of our sub
marine cables, says: "One vitally in
teresting point of this question of sub
marine cables is that trade pure and
simple is about to take a second place.
and empire-that magic word which no
writer today can afford to be without
empire is stepping in. Trade has con-
nected almost every inhabitable part
sf the world with every other by the
vital sleotric spark, but trade has done
It only where 1t paid or was expected
to pay. In very few cases trade has
been assisted or pushed on by empire,
but not enough to alter the general
truth of the statement. But now en-
pire comes forward and says: want
cables here, there and everywhere.
form the Cape to Canada, and from
the Cape to India and Australia. and
from Vancouver to Brisbane, across
the Atlantic from southwest to north
west. across the Indian ocean and
across the Pacific at Its broadest.
Every red spot on the map must have
its cable end. every police station on
the globe-round route of guardians OF
the empire must have its patrol box"
It adds that, after all. an empire is
only a trading association on a huge
scale.
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GRAND JUNCTION.

For the benefit OF the city's visitors
The Sentinel prints today short run
ming history OF Grand Junction.
The city is situated in an extensive
and fertile valley at the junction Of the
Grand and Gunnison rivers, at an al
tltude Of 4, 1900 feet above sea level, and
,as the advantage of five railways. 1t
II 425 miles west Of Denver. The city
is somewhat scattered In the residen-
tial portions, but the business part Is
as compactly built as almost any 9TH
er town of It's size in the state. The
ally well shaded. Many charming
homes. There are two daily and four
weekly newspapers, nine church edi-
fees, two large school buildings, two
banks with about $35O,OOO deposits,
one electric light and water plant, two
hospitals, four lumber yards, one flour
and two planning mills, street railway,
one packing house, three hotels, one
town hall. one opera house, one public
library, the Teller Institute, and a beet
sugar factory, the estimated cost of
which is $450,OOO. I..a =
means much to Grand Junction, be-
cause 1t is prophetic beginning of the
establishment of other enterprises: 1t
IueduS IuuCn u lHe lOT I,UtO
men will be required in the beet fields,
and all the beets that are annually
grown on 1000 acres will be consumed
and at good price; 1t means much to
the wage Garner, for the services Of
more than 100 men will be required at
the factory. The business men say
that trade for this time Of the year Is
fairly good. The bankers say that de-
posits are steadily on the increase, and
that interest on large sums of money
Is scaling down. few buildings are
going up in both the business and res
idential portions Of the city. The busi-
ness houses are all occupied, and the
desirable residences are all full; and
at least fifty three and four-room cot
tages could be let at once and at u
fair rental.
The social, educational and religious
advantages are good. The climate and
health are good. Some of the sum-
mer days may be warm, but the nights
are generally comfortable. The win
ters are mild, usually, permitting of
outdoor labor. The town needs n ho-
tel. Those that are here are as good
as are generally found In places of its
size. But a plucky. pushing, growing
city. which is already known as rail-
road center, and as the gateway to
Utah and the Pacific slope, should
have n splendid hotel, the fame of
which should be commensurate with
the fame Of the city.
Considering It's geographical posi-
ton. its distance from other important
commercial centers, the unsurpassed
advantages of the surrounding coun-
try as fruit, agricultural and stock
raising region and the genial climate,
we know of no more inviting field for
the capitalist than Grand Junction. 1t
may require little patience to await
future developments. but that these
developments will occur, there can be
no question of doubt.
We have produced here only such
facts and figures as are verified and
borne out by the record. Other state
ments are simply the Impressions Of
the writer, who has, However, by pa
tient and diligent inquiry and person
nj observation satisfied himself that
they are true.
The daily sentinel., 1900-09-12
SHORT SERMONS.

Early associations and friendships
almost surely determine the future OF
young people.-Rev. J. R. Miller.
A father is positively unkind If he
fails to correct or rebuke his child
when he does wrong.-Rev. J. r.
Henry.
All discord arises in the human
mind. and Ia outwardly expressed In
the environments of men.-Rev. F. E.
Mason.
Intemperance is increasing and ours
Ing our land. On these matters the
public conscience seems asleep.-Rev.
@. Adams.
To low men right-doing is lonely.
but the right doer feels the companion
ship of 1.-The choir invisible. Rev.
Frank Crane.
verse can weigh against the soul, and
that thing Is Gods only Son.-Rev.
F. P. Spencer
In the church we are in. we recog-
nize children. We baptize children.
We should baptize all children.-Rev.
J. H. Vincent.
To ignore medicine means to pass
over one Of the greatest sciences we
have. 1t is AZ old as the race.-Rev.
DR.. Broughton.
Refuse, choose and endure: They
are truly the great things Of which
this life Of toll and suffering are made.
Rev. D. c. Macleod.
Be part Of the effect for the saliva
ton OF the world; plead for change
in the attitude of the people toward
evil.-Rev. DR.. Frohock.
There Is a time in every life when
one must concentrate or fail. It is SO
In business. in the choice of a profess
sion, in respect to religion.-Rsv. D.
c. Garrett.
The daily sentinel., 1900-09-12
ALWAYS ON HAND.

We carry lotions to cure your
chapped hands. The best and
most reliable article to be found
And after you have the chapped
hands cured you can do much to
keep them soft and smooth by
using pure soaps. We carry an
elegrnt line of toilet articles.
The daily sentinel., 1900-09-12

Grand Junction is destined to be one
of the largest and most important COM
mercial centers of the state. Its geo.
graphical position, its climatic condi-
tions, the natural adaptability Of the
soil to the growth of agriculture, the
production of fruit, and the raising of
herds and flocks, supplemented with
an exhaustless supply Of water for any
and all purposes, give 1t advantages
which none of its sister towns and
cities possess to the same extent.
Some counties of the state excel in
wheat; some in Irish potatoes; some In
fruit; some in melons; some in one
thing and some in another: but as a
first-class all-round producer, Mesa
county has no equal in the state.
Surrounded with everything that
will build it up, and constantly add to
its expansion and financial strength,
Grand Junction is bound to double its
population in a few years. 1t now con-
it the ninth city in size in the state.
we pTeulct. however, ludl DeloIe tue
passing of the next decade, it will have
advanced to the sixth in population.
ITS MATERIAL RESOURCES.
Grand Junction is not a mining camp
and does not, therefore, possess the ad-
vantages which come from the output
of the precious and merchantable met
ais. Its material strength is drawn
from other sources.
At the machine shop, round
house and Union depot,
120 men are employed, with
annual pay roll of. .$10S,OO
100 men in the construction Of
beet sugar factory ......... 10000
40 men at the coal mines. -. 1850
SO persons at hotels and res
taurants ................... 22,6sO
IA persons at laundries. ..... $3.50
ID men at -four and planning
mills ...................... 1920
13 men ut Fruit Growers AS
sociation and lumber yards. 10000
The daily sentinel., 1900-09-12
OUR PLATFORM.

For Republic and not an Empire.
For the Money OF the Constitution.
For the People against the Trusts
The daily sentinel., 1900-09-12

$2S7, ,16O
This constitutes pay roll which
flows directly into the pockets of the
merchants and tradesmen Of the city,
to the sum of $27, 900 per month.
The sugar beet industry is in its in
fancy. Enough, however, has been as
certained in reference to its cultiva-
ton to know that the sugar beet like
everything else, will grow to perfec-
tion in this genial soil.
The fruit crop of 1897 will be con-
sidered, because the product that year
was not injured by frost There are
and 6,3O5 acres are bearing. There
was raised Of apples:
$1,000 bushels, valued at. ....$ $1,000
1900 bushels peaches, value 1900
1900 bushels pears, value. 1900
14,O0O crates plums, value. 14,OOO
$4,000 crates cherries, value. $4,000
$4,000 crates currants, value IA 600
1000 crates gooseberries. 1900
$4,000 crates blackberries. -. 32,OOO
1900 crates raspberries. -. 1900
$4,000 crates strawberries. -. 1900
100000 pounds grapes, value. 5000
5000 gallons wine, value. 80. - 90
SJo3, 100
There were sold and shippe I that
year 257 cars of fruit which Drought
in round numbers, 100000. Ninety
cars of this fruit were shipped outside
Des Moines, Lincoln and other cities;
forty-five cars were sent to Denver.
COUNTY AFFAIRS.
The fact that Grand junction is the
county seat of Mesa county, adds much
to its present growth and future pros
perity. The county is the eleventh in
size, and embraces 5000 square miles
of territory. 1t is as large as the
states of Delaware and Rhode Island
combined, and is capable of sustaining
more than 100000 people. 1t contains
population of about II, 200. 1t has
forty-fve school houses, sixty-five
teachers, and 2,5O2 school children; 1OS
miles of railway, and ninety-six miles
Of telephone and telegraph wire.
The total assessed valuation of prop
erty is $2,291 900, based upon a one
third valuation. The debt of the coun-
ty Is:
Outstanding warrants .........$ 65S
Bridge bonds, 8 per cent int. $500
Funding bonds, u per cent. int. 10000
$69,55S
Payable in 1905 and 1908.
The county levy is "a 40 mills. The
assessment of the city Is $4,000, with
a tax levy of 20 mills. The city debt
Is $4,000 for outstanding warrants,
and S65,0OO incurred in building a
water plant, bearing per cent. inter-
est, and payable in fifteen years. 1t
will be seen that both the county and
city are financially in good shape, with
assets and revenues sufficiently large
10 promptly meet the obligations as
they fall due.
But we will extend these figures into
other fields of industry. According to
the assessors returns for the wear
The daily sentinel., 1900-09-12
THE
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