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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-04-26
Some Of Our Prices,

rc fast oored Shifting and Waist Prints only c per yard
Fast color Scotch Lawns only lc per yard
East ndigoHur Prints only 3c per any
city az SIC ~,
beautiful line of fine Figured Organ eS al iVc per E'i"' lint
elsewhere at l2lsc and DC per yard
ward Island omeSpun very at So per "
tan Homespun yard Nde soft and s'
Bacs 3riianne Skn, inches wide, elly Cc per yaHd
best 70 t06inchS wd anu -
BLACK and blue Serge Skr all grades from 23c to " per !u
,,u line Of Silks Waists from 25c to sl0 per yard
Of skirt lengths at So ~ ana - 'o per
pattern y.-,ita Silk
lavfu line White AbarosS White lrlanlne ana "'e GIN
Lawnatlovn Stand 81 Ier yard is 'hi'S 'e '
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THURSDAY, APRIL 90, 1900.
MEASURE FOR MEASURE.

Since the appointment OF I wnde N'o.
man TO the rost Office az Lake CITY,
Fla, which was closed when its c"lored
postmaster was killed by a mob two
wears agu. is acquiesced Ill by the citi-
4ers Of both colorS, twill probably emu
that difficulty. AZ last until So:ce
white politician demands the office
Mrs. Carter'S appointment may be
.ooked upon n compromise. She IS
white. but she is not voter; conse-
auently she occupies middle position
icing notquite as good as white man.
oat : little better than black man
md so neither faction can claim oe-
risive yicto-y'-.Philadelphia Pup!ie
Ledger. We have no i'll will towards
Florida. but we wish orr; Lake. City
WAS in that State, or at least SOM
where else since it has been the cause
and the subject of 50 much disgrace TO
its section. But unhappily it was IN
South Carolina that the negro post
master was muIered.-The State.
We have no i'll will against
Florida, and for that reason would
nate. TO. have inflicted upon her
lAe State newspaper an4 lis. Rer
publican friend which regards a
williamsburg. lady as mot cutie
so good as a white man, but a
little better than a black man."
As for lis am!able feeling to
wards Lake City, We suppose thai
.own has as little use for the State
rs il has for AXE City, and that
,here is but little affection squan-
dered on either side.
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Manning, $. e

Among the illustrations Of that eH-
ca!lcpa work, the Horse Book written
by Judge Bicycle. is Gen. George Wash
incton's stable at Mt. Vernon. The
chaDtcr on stables cnntaiuS many help
ful hints, and has the plan. and eieTa"
tion IF an attragtiIe village stable.
The price is so cents, by mail. Address
the publishers, Wilmer Atkinson. Co.,
philadclphia.
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Attention Dem mocrats.

IN accordance with the rules OF
The Democratic party,ali TIE clUOS
N the county Will meet on the
rou.th Saturday in april l25thl
for the purpose CT reorganlZlng
and electing one member OF each
dub as member Of County Ex-
acutive Committee, also for elect
;ng delegates to the County Con-
ventlon to be held at klng>tree
he first Monday u May. Each
club in the county is entitled to
aue delegate sor every twenty five
members, and one delegate for
every majority fraction thereof
The convention will elect Il
county chairman ana new 1xecu-
i've committee and eight dele
gates f-cm the cocaty to the State
Convention, which meets on We'd
nesday the 10Th day CT Nay at
Columbia, S. c.
The ,rea@u-e-.of GIecuti:e Com
:nittee will please bring an item
:ei statement reaCy for puAil@a
lou Of all moneys .eeei"ed. from
whom received, and Of what e.
oendit2ras have been made.
A. Ii. WILLIAMS,
County Chairman.
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Sheriff Sale.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
WILLIAMSBURG County.
u. f.. Nixon ct al,
Pcrric f. Sauls e5 az

L tsb u y. ''A'. t.t'
In obedience 10 the orGcrS Of the
Court in the ab@re slated Gaze, ! will
>cll on the first Monday III. May. 1900,
bef0.e the Court house doGr in; Kings
tree within the legal hours for making
such sale. to TIC Highest bidder, fd@
cash. the following described property,
to wit:
AL thar certain piece, parcel or tract
Of laud. situate, lying and heing-in the
county ofWi!liamSburg, State of South
Carolina. continuing one hundred and
siyty-ScvcE 1G0 acres more Or less.
ana houndcd as follows 1reTth by lands
of G.. VI. Smith and Ely Collins, east
hY land OF the estate os @smuel Kirby
and I."ui" Jones, south .br land Of 7.
l.. Mcvlam, and wcs: b. land of G. ".
Smith.
Purchase ; to pay ior papers:
i. ID. DANIEL
1871 :. W. {.
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Married.

On Sunday. April %, at In
diantown. S. G., Miss Mary Eola
Britton to ,fr. W. w. Barr, Rev.
W. +. Wardlaw performing the
ceremony.
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1HtS Tor Five Million Ladies'.
HIosr Remarkable Offer Ever
TI:yri, by "a eecEible Concern.
ceremony,

"
TF:yric by "a lscEible Concern.
Editor County Record
Please announce that FOR Il Aml'cd
time We will give, absolutely free. an
elegant sterling Silycr-pIatcd sugar shell
choice OF any of our 40c parternS--to
.wcry nlarr .cd lady in the United States
vino will write Us letter stating that
It is her first requcSt for one of our Sou-
vrnir gifts We will promptly send IL
lustrationS from which selections I!,ny
be made. There is nothing 10 pay. The
1ift IS absolute.
Oar object in, mGkicg this sensational
utier is to get a.>amp.r Of Quaker Val
ley Silvervarr into cvrry home in tie
land We bGlice it Il he the most cf-
fectire advertising that We can do.
We will not send these sugar Shell to
lists of names. This is too expensive a
Gift to send to persons who don ask
for it themselves. Therefore c:ch lady
will send her own name only. But one
to family and none -. children. La
dies. please write to-day, giving full
poStotlice address.
l. QUAKER VALLEY MFG. co
Morpan and HarriSoRStS. Chicago, III.
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Sc dense is the water in the 1
aeepsas parts Of lhe ocean that
m ;9onolad, if it were to sink,
would never reaSh the bottom.
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j. G.. MCCULLOUGH,
Surveyor.

Work solicited. i'll Williamsburg. and
adjoining counties, Lines carefully
run and plats made. Address or Cal
on me at Benson, S G.
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Il never pays a nan to act the
fool. There are too many people
10 do the act naturally.
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Strictly a Dry Goods Store
QUR PROPOSITION. |

We eheepu!lp mail samples to all who call or write 10"
will cheer freight all bills amounting
70 s anoEe to all points in Williamsburg and we VIII take
hack refund the money goods that does not come up to our
@ 1, " lntinn We JENKINSON
Manning, 5. G..
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ey.RsCaIpTION RATES: .,co
one COPY. one ye.if'. +i'."'
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one COPY, th!,l nloEtnS, -"
Subscriptions payable iaadNahce.
ADVERTISING RATES:
one inch, firs. insertion, &l.Oo: each.
,,,b<equcntrl~crtion. 40 cents. oDliE,
"gIcz anlTributcS OF Respect over ~
yo.ds charged for as regular advertise
,ncuf>. Liberal reelection On adTertlS-
Ing made for three, sig and twelve
months contracts.
Cnn,,ap irotiop< must be accompanied
hv.tbe real name and address 81 the
writer in order to receive attention. y"
communication of personal nature
will BE- publi>hSd except As ~ a"Fer-
.iscm"nt.
address all letters and male ali dr>ttS
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The age-herald., 1900-03-16
OPPOSED TO THE
 PORTO RICO BILL
Jacob G. Schurman Says We Cannot Afford to Re-
 nounce Promise.

New York, March 15.-The following let ter from President Jacob G. Schurman of Cornell university, president of the old Philippine commission, to personal friend is published here today:
 "Ithaca, N. Y. Dear Sir: I agree with you that the United States is under obli- gation to extend its tariff laws to the island of Porto Rico. But I cannot accept your contention that this obligation is de- rived from the constitution, which, in my judgment, does not of its own force apply to annexed territories. The obligation is moral, not constitutional. As the presi- dent said, with equal truth and felicity, 1t is our plain duty
 ''TGle supreme and irresistible reason for removing all custom barriers between the United States and Porto Rico is the prom ise made by General Miles when first land ing American forces on the island, that the Porto Rieans should enjoy the same rights privileges and immwn.ties as the people of the United States. Having se- cured the fruit of General Miles promise shall We now renounce the promise?"
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
augures well for the self-government of the

augures well for the self-government of the future.
 The growth of the school systems is an- other feature deserving of special notice. More than 150,0OO pupils are now enrolled. l am heartily in accord with the idea of talk Ing as many teachers as possible for sum- mer stay of several weeks in the United States and will personally do all l can to assist such a plan.
 Taking into consideration everything, I am exceedingly pleased with my visit to Cuba, and feel I have a better grasp of the situation"
 The Discussion, commenting on the in- tervew it published yesterday between Senor Gaulberto Gomez and Secretary Root says:
 "The statement made by MT. Root to the effect that the joint resolution of congress will be fulfilled should not be commented upon by any devotee of Cuban independ- ence. All such will do best to incline their heads reverently and say amen"
 Senor Esteves, secretary of justice, in his report upon the Dady contract, says that MT. Dady's rights are rights in equity, and that the probable upshot will be the pay ment to him of a lump sum in satisfaction to all claims.
 At meeting of the society of plant CTS to-day, 1t was announced that the finance reform committee had decided not to impose a tax upon tobacco seedlings. It was also reported that Secretary Root had agreed to uphold reduction by congress of the duties on Cuban sugars.
 further statement was made to the eff feet that Mr. Root had expressed his re- gret that the Cubans had given evidence of lack of confidence in the intention of the United States government to carry out the promise of the joint resolution.
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
BRITISH ARMY
 NOW CONFIDENT Fears -Cast Aside With Capture
 of BIOGmfORtein. ENGLISH TROOPS WELCOMED ToWnSman CharacterizeS PreSi- dent Steyn as a Coward. GEN. JOUBERI'S PLAN MIScARRIED He Was Approaching the City With 5000 Men for the Purpose of Els
 tablishing Defense When the
 Railroad Was Cut
GEN. JOUBERI's PLAN MIscARRIED

London, March 16.-(5 a. m.)-Events are moving in the South African campaign in a speedy and satisfactory manner from both the military and political points of view. It could hardly have been expected by the most sanguine Englishmen that they would take turn Sc favorable
 It appears that when Major Weston cut the railroad north of Bloemfontein, he thereby intercepted General Joubert, who far from having retired from the campaign was then coming southward with 5000 men presumably to superintend the defence. Elaborate defence works three miles long have been prepared outside the town.
 No Boer wounded were left in Bloemfon- tein. When asked the reason by Lord Roberts, Mir. Frazer replied, "the burgh- CTS do not like fish and would not care to go to Capetown."
 The evidence goes to show that so far as the southern part of the Free State is con- cerned there will be no further resistance. It is understood that MT. Frazer, Mir. Wessles and other leaders are quite pre- pared to accept the position of a self-gov- erning British colony.
 The cheers which greeted the reading in parliament yesterday of the correspond ence with the United States are re-echoed throughout the country. The speech of M. Delcasse has increased this satisfaction and, taken with the general belief that Elm peror Nicholas is personally averse to any intervention, these incidents spread the idea that there will be further serious attempt to interfere from any quarter =
 Mr. Montague Whites threat in an Amer ican newspaper that the Boers will sacri- flee Johannesburg and rage it to the ground if necessary, is not taken very seriously. MT. Chamberlain's statement that Presi- dent Kruger has already been warned as to the consequence of such conduct is regard ed as showing that sufficient precaution has been taken. The Times suggests that the burghers should be warned that their farms will be taxed as a guarantee against any damage to British property but no serious apprehensions are entertained of such con- duct as Mir. White is said to have fereshad- owed. J. B. Robinson, the millionaire mine owner, says he does not believe the Boers would be so foolish.
 By the time Lord Roberts reaches the Vaal river he will command some S0,000 men, while General Butler will have 10000 From the military point of view the critics now think there is nothing to fear.
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
Spencer wilkinson,s Views

London, March 16.-Spencer Wilkinson. in the Morning Post, commenting upon the very satisfactory nature of the occupation of Bloemfontein, says:
 "The anticipation that the Boer resist ance along the Orange River would col lopse on the British occupation of the Free State capital seems to have been realized. 1t will be interesting to await the meeting and perhaps the fight between the British troops moving southward on the railroad and the Boers. Looking to the strength of Lord Roberts army by the time he reaches the Vaal river it is not surprising that Sir Charles Warrens Us retained in Natal.
 1.-The Boers cannot longer afford to di- vide their forces Serious resistance in Na- tai would enable Lord Roberts ito cross the Vaal and compromise the Boer force dn Natal. Serious resistance at Bradfort or Venters5erg would enable General Bull Ter to pass the mountains and threaten. the Boer communca tions."
The age-herald., 1900-03-16

MT. steyn. whom MT. Frazer characterized as coward, charging him with not enough moral courage to accept the situation.
 "The late president was, however, not to be persuaded, and when the meeting broke up he left for the north.
 '"The occupation was extremely orderly and we'll managed. The spectacle was most impressive when the sixth division marched through in grand style, notwithstanding that, like the rest of the army, 1t had cov- cred forty miles in twenty-seven hours.
 Large numbers of the burghers are sur rendering their arms. Many have fled to their homes. Others are treklslng to the east or to the north with their cattle and goods. During the last few days the in- habitants of Bloemfontein had been in deadly fear of the violence of the Trans vaalers, and consequently the city resem- bles rather relieved than captured town. MT. Wessles, president of the rad, has gone to England to solicit public sympathy and to plead for the independence of the Free State.' ,,.a
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
REITZ'S REPUTATION
Says It Was England's Purpose to Filcb Burghers' Independence

Pretoria, March 14.-State Secretary Reitz refutation of Lord Sallsbury's argu- ments in the reply to the Bloemfontein joint note was issued to-day. MT. Reitz says:
 "The British government, after the Bloemfontein conference, endeavored to en- foyce by threats changes in the internal gG Sernment of the Transvaal republic con- trary to the London convention. They also imported, troops in great numbers, and broke off negotiations with threat to take their own means to remove the grievances of their subjects.
 After waiting fortnight while an army corps was prepared and the reserves were being called out by the British, President Steyn asked the return of these proceed fngs. Sir Alfred Milner refused to reply.
 Meanwhile, MT Chamberlain in speeches showed the world that England had de- cided on war. Accordingly the Transvaal republic addressed to the British govern ment demand for the withdrawal of their troops, as otherwise it would accept the presence of the troops as declaration of war. That was not necessarily intended as a message of war;
 Concerning the armaments MT. Reitz says:
 '"These were bought openly in England and in Europe, and the high commissioner boasted full knowledge of them at the Bloemfontein conference, and also full de- scriptions of those armaments were found among the officers papers at Dundee.
 ''Both the army and the ultimatum were protective measures, subsequent to the raid and to the discovery through concealed cables, that British cabinet ministers were implicated in the attempt to filch away the independence of the republic Not all doubt is removed by Lord Salisburys telegram. The burghers must fight for their national existence, trusting that God will defend the right
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
MONUMENT UNVEILED
Dedicated to Heroes of the Battleship
 Maine

Key West, Fla, March 15.-The unveiling of the monument dedicated by citizens of Key West to the heroes of the battleship Maine who died in February, 1S9S and were buried here took place this afternoon. Over 10000 people were present. A procession composed of a detachment from the gum boat Machias, two companies of the First artillery, representatives of the army and navy and city officials local civic organi- zations and hundreds of school children marched from the naval station to the cem- etery.
 At the cemetery Colonel George Patter- son, in behalf of the monument committee, presented the monument to Commander lmpey, acting for the navy department.
 Rev. Charles w. Frazer, orator of the day, made an eloquent address, and bene- diction was pronounced by Chaplain Le- royce,
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
STRONG DEMAND
Nothing to Indicate That Iron Prices
 Will Weaken

Cleveland, O., March 15-The Iron Trade this week says:
 "Viewed from the standpoint of consump- tion, March 6, has developed nothing as yet to support the belief that turn toward a general lower level is near at hand.
 "Wt,h all the hesitancy about contracts for foundry iron, which is a subordinate factor dn the trade and despite the fact of a so-called deadlock in steel, involving, however, only a fraction of the Bessemer steel production, there ds a steady, strong demand for the delivery of ma terlal upon furnaces, rolling mills, steel works, foun- dries and finishing plants in every line. This demand is altogether unprecedented at this time of the year. It continues and in- creases in spite of the fact that the crest of the wave of high prices was seen four months ago."
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
CRUISERS AND
 BATTLE SHIPS
Naval Committee Makes No Provision for Gun Boats
 on Dewey's Advice.

Washington, March 15.-The house com mfttee on naval affairs reached a final de- cison today as to the number of new war ships to be authorized in the forthcoming naval appropriation bill, as follows: Two sea-going coast line hattleships of about 13500 tons each, to cost approximately $3,- 6O0,O00. Three armored cruisers of the high est practicable speed and most powerful armor and armament, to cost approximately $40OO,O00 each. Three protected cruisers to cost about $1 141 GOO each lit was determined not to provide any gunboats in view of the opinion expressed by Admiral Dewey that General Otis recent purchase of serviceable boats of this characts7 met present gunboat requirements. The committee decided to authorize the secretary of the navy to com tract for armor at a price not exceeding $545 per ton This applies to the emergency armor, about 7,500 tons being required for the bat.leships Maine, Missouri and Ohio now in the course of construction, and other vessels authorized but not begun.
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
Gatacre Crosses Orange River.

London, March 15.-The war office has received the Following from Lord Roberts:
 'Bloeunfontein, Thursday, March 15.-7:55 D. m.-General Gatacre crossed the Orange river and occupied Bethulie this morning. Colonel Pole-Carew, win 2,000 men of the Guards brigade, two guns and a small body of mounted infantry, left here in three trains this morning to join hands with Generals Gatacre and Clements. He had passed Bethany by 4:40 p. m. without meet ing any opposition, having been able to sup ply from his troops engineers, filters, Houlders, smiths, carpenters, etc."
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
WILL PROTECT THE GUNS
Militia Captain Says He Will Resist
 Attempt to Take Them

Lexington, Ky, March 15.-Captain Ed Parker of London, Ky, militia company, a Taylor supporter gave out the statement here tonight that 2,400 guns, two cannon and two Gattling guns are stored in Lon don, Ky, and that he will hold them at all hazards against any attempt to take them. He says not only will guards, but citizens resist if clash comes He will hold them till the courts decide the gubernatorial contest
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
Better None Than Rottep Erc

London, March 16-The Pretoria corre- spondent of the Daily Mail, telegraphing Wednesday, says:
 MT. Reitz's statements have been pub lished throughout the republic, but will not be forwarded to Lord Salisbury. Conversations I have had with the high est state officers show that the nepublic was prepared to grant reform and coaee.-.ons until the receipt of Lord Salisbury's tele- gram. As one of the highest statesmen re- marked, better half an egg than none, but better none than rotten egg"
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
The New FoundIand Cabinet

St. Johns, N. F., March 15.-Robert Bond this morning agreed to accept the condi- tons Imposed by the governor and this evening formally assumed office. The fol- lowing compose the cabinet:
 Premier and colonial secretary, Robert Bond.
 Minister of justice, William Horword. Minister of finance, John Cowan.
 Leader olf the upper house, George Know ling.
 Ministers without pcrtfolos Edward Morris and Clarence Furlong.
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
GOING TO FRANKFORT
Sheriff Sutter in Louisville After His
 Four Prisoners

Louisville, Ky, March 15.-Sheriff Sutter, of Frankfort, accompanied by two deputies. arrived in this city tonight, pursuant to an order issued by County Judge Moore in that city today, for the transfer ito Frank lin county of Secretary of State Powers, Holland Whitaker ". H. Culton and Cap tain Davis, the four alleged accessories to the assassination of Governor Goebel. It is understood the prisoners will be deliver ed to Sheriff Sutter and taken to Frankfort tomorrow morning.
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
 Charged With Counterfeiting

New York, March 15.-Frederick Mora, who is reported to be leading an insurrec- tionary force on the borders of Costa Rfca and Nicaragua, was called for trial to-day in the criminal part of the United States court here. There is an indictment for counterfeitng against him on file, and as he failed to answer, his bond of SLIGO was forfeited
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
RIn.nnO.nnn Ice Deal

Augusta, Me, March 15.-A $10,000 000 ice deal Is announced today in the purchase of the Knickerbocker Ice company by the American Ice company. The Knicker- booker company controls the bulk of the retail output of natural ice in the cities of Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington.
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
Methrea Praises Uronie

Capetown, March 15.-Lord Methuen, speaking at the town hall in Kimberley to- day, said:
 Although some of the enemy's men were guilty of dastardly tricks, we must remem- Der that their army is not organized with the same discipline as our own. I never wish to meet braver general than Cronje, and never in a war where there was less vindictive feeling between the two armies than in this one"
The age-herald., 1900-03-16
Emiprunts HcIdIof.bec,r

Fl Paso, Tex, March 15-Emigrant Agent Mallory is holding thirty-Ivur Rus sian emigrants in check across the Rio Grande. The agent has communicated to the department at Washington, and is waiting for advices before finally disposing of the matter