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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-08-09
Mr.. Epps Withdraws.
To the Democratic voters of Viii

To the Democratic voters OF HIl-
liamsburg:
Owing to business reasons rem
dering it impraclicab!e for me to
canvass the county, have decided
to and hereby announce the with
drawal of my candidacy for the
office of clerk of court in the ap-
preaching primary election. The
many friends who have so cor
daily assured me Of their support
have my sincerest appreciation,
and to them | leel grateful.
Respectfully, EDWIN G. Erps.
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IN THE MORNING OF LIFE.
Mrs G, Floyd Clarkson Dies after
a, Lingering Illness.

After q lingering illness lasting
several weeks Mrs. G. Floyd
Clarkson, nee Anne Everett Ken
nedy, passed away at - O'Clock
las; Friday night. Although her
condition nad been almost hope
less for more than ii week, the
realization OF their worst fears
was a severe blow to her relatives
and host of friends in this town
and county, whose hearts went
out il sympathy 10 . her grlet-
stricken parents. The remains,
accompanied by Mrs. Kennedy
and two daughters, Nlr. Thomas
Clarkson and the bereavrd young
husband, Rev. G. Floyd Clarkson,
arrived at the station on the 8
o'clock train, where a number OF
young men awaited TO offer their
services.
On Surd,y morning at II
O'Clock, the funeral cortege, formed
in front of Capt. kennedy'S house
and in slow and solemn order
proceeded to the Methodist church,
the following gentlemen acting as
pall-hearers: Seniors, MesSrs. q.
=. Nelson, Il. &. Logan, NJ. s.
montgomery, S. j. Mcconnell,
Edwin Harper, 7. B. Thorne, l..
StackIey and J. j. Steele; Juniors,
w. B. Logan, n. d, Lesesne, Geo.
s. Barr. Edwin Epps, Jr., W. R.
Scott, Deems Epps, r. j. Kirk,
and g. W. Wolfe, After touch
ing and eloquent sermon by Rev.
w. S. Martin, the body was con-
veyed 10 the Williamsburg ceme-
terry, where it was consigned to
lis resting place.
Mrs. ClarksOn was the oldest
daughter Of Captain and Mrs.
William II. Kennedy. Born in
this county in 1870, she was just
thirty years old. She was grad
uate of the Columbia Female Col
lege. class of go. Four years
ago she was married to Rev. q.
Floyd Clarkson, of the Methodist
conference, and since then has
lived with him on Hartsville,
Johnsonsille and Walhal!a charges.
For good sense, prudence, SINGER
ity, unaffected piety and diSinter-
eSted zeal in every good work she
had few equals; and for all the
virtues that adorned the wife, the
daughter, and the friend, the
writer, to whom she was almost
sister, has never known her super
iQr.
As a consolation to the bereav-
ed family and ourselt We can only
say, May our life be like hers,
and in death may we meet IN
happiness in heaven"
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County Campaign Meetings.

Kingstree, Tuesday, Aus. II.
GreeleyyilIe, Wednesday, Auy.l5
Gourdins, 1harsday, Aug. 1b.
Trio, Friday, Aug. Il.
Morrisville, Thursday. Ahg. %.
Jacksonville, Friday Aug, "a.
Lake City, Saturday, Aug. .25.
CANDIDATES FOR CONGRESS.
Lake City, Saturday, Aug, IS,
JohnsonviIle, Monday, Aug. 20,
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LOCAL ITEMS 0f INTEREST.
AFFAIRS CAUGHT BY OUR LOCAL
REPORTER AND NOTED.
Writtenin Condensed orm and Printed
in Like Manner for the Sake OF
Our Weary Readers.


in Like Manner for the Sake of
Our Weary Readers.
Most o! the lady teachers went
nome FRIDAY afternoon.
W nave heard of cotton being
open in some sections.
Mr.. Aaron lee has been visiting
his brother, Leroy Lee, Esq.
/ unmber Of candidates were
in evidence Monday.
Mr.. Eugene H!rsch is able to be
out after being "under the wealth
er" fer several DAYS.
Mr.. William II. Scott lett for
llar,syille Tins week to clerk for
j. l.. Coker & Go.
The first gun OF. the county cam
paiyn will he fired ut hlnSslTee
mex, Tuesday. Remember the
dale.
Miss Annie Chandler returned
70 her home al Benson after a
weeks visit 10 her aunt, Mrs. h.'J.
Barr.
Miss Eva Rollins, popular and
attractive young lady Of Lake
City, is The guest of Miss Lula
Strong.
We acknowledge with pleasure
an invitation TO picnic next Sat
urday at the residence Of MIR.
RlnggolI Thomas.
Misses Emma and Alma Sor-
don, OF Lanes, and Miss Lyndon
lee. of Scranton, were among the
visitors here Friday.
Mr., W. NJ. Keels and Judge
Windham came over fro m
Greeleyville Friday. Such visitors
are always welcome.
Mr.. W. &. Logan, than whom
there is no more popular salesman
,on the road, has been spending a
few days in town this week.
Messrs, George Plttman and
Bryant Myers were in town Sun
,dav from Gourdins. 'Tis said that
'they are both interested in the
summer school.
Mr.. Henry NoUzon came over
Sunday from Sampit, where he is
acquiring The telegrapher's art.
Henry is an apt pupil and Is now
about prepared to hold down an
office.
Editor Edwards, Of Scranton,
was IN town Sunday and Monday
this week. Mr.. Edwards is get
ting out a good newspaper and
deserves the support of the peo-
pie of Scranton.
Monday being salesday, only
one lact Of land was put up 20 be
sold by tax execution, that Of J.
\. Pope, in johnson township,
containing 3S0 acres. This prop
erty Was sold toe, q. Hug gins for
$4OO.
\ midsummer hop at the Cole
man House Friday night Hwas a
pleasant diversion to lovers Of the
telpsichorean art. The ladies all
looked pretty in their elegant
toilets and the gentlemen shone
bv reflection and looked their best.
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JuniuS +. Scott and daughter.
Mrs. Maria Brown. came over from
Manning Sunday TO attend the
funeral Of Mrs. ClarksOL; also Mrs.
Mary r. Hemingway, Of Rome,
was present.
Several candidates cards ap
pear this week for the first time,
rhey pre-, W d. Mayfeld for rail
read commissioner; W. w. Ken
nedv for house Of representatives;
John Shaw Tisdale, Il. ID. Blake
ley J. NJ, Matthews and W. K.
Brown for county commissioners.
and w. +. Kennedy for sapervi-
Sor OF registration.
Dy trick Of the types last
week Mr. Albert r. Moselev was
mentioned in our loca! column as
a candidate for supervisor OF regis
tralion when it should nave been
county commissioner, as is stated
in his announcement card. We
apologize 10 our young friend for
the error,
Dr.. T. NJ. McCutchen, who is
visiting his old home at Indian
toxin, was in town a few hours
Monday. As 4 ptaclicing physl-
clan Dr.. McCutchen has a large
clientele at Lynchburg. lie is
lust now somewhat overworked,
but under the influence of leisure
and relaxation we hope soon to
see him restored to normal health.
Probably the biggest water
melon ever grown in Williams
burg county was sent to THE
RECORD office Monday by Mrs.
r. b. Woodberry, Of Johnsonville.
1t was placed on exhibition in the
front Office and inspected by a
nueber OF visitors with wonder
ing admiration: fer it loomed up
like a little world, weighing as
lbs. .and measuring 54y47k inches.
1t was presented to the summer
school and twenty-five people
feasted on its luscious heart to
repletion. We have a few Of the
seeds left, which it will afford US
great pleasure to distribute among
the friends Of TIE RECORD who
will call for them or apply by
letter, enclosing a,,stamp fer post
age. 1t was Il magnificent speci-
men, and shows what Williams
burg soil is capable OF when cul-
tivated by a master hand.
As THE REcORb was in the throes
of publication last Wedn LAY
night a bevy fyoung ladies, most
of them student-teachers, visited
this sanctum under the escort of
that veteran ladies.mah, Mr. 3.
II. Myers. Their presence quickly
transformed the Office Into 4 thing
of beauty and Joy forever" NJ
ter inspecting the mechanical de-
parlment and making it the sub
Jecl of many pretty and naive
remarks, q 50-pound watermelon
was bisected and cut into geOmet-
rical figures for their further en-
ter.ainment. Following is the
personnel of the fair visitors
whose pictures will long hang on
memory's walls: Mrs. Luther
Hinson, Misses Lula Myers, May
me Grayson, Ida Yenters, Lula
Byrd, Emma Hendrix, Emillie
Nettles, Eddie Bostick, Beck Ny
,.c 10 IIop,p,att
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dustrious boy as clerk in drug
store. Drugs, Box SO, Kingstree.
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If YOU want a Piano or Organ
wnte to Is. Q. Bristow, Darling
ton. S. G.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-08
FIsHERMEN's FRIEND.
Preservation Which Reduces Decay OF
Nets. selns, Ropes and Can
vas Ninety Per cent.

When to the hazard OF losing his life
and property through the perils Of the
sea, to which the Columbia river FISH
erman ls constantly exposed. is ad-
ded the rapid decay OF his nets. selns
tarpaullnes. canvas, etc, from mildew
ard decay, II may safely be said Of
him that "hls lot In not a happy one"
Fortunately the deterioration Of
these articles can be arrested and con-
seluent losses reduced TO a minimum.
Many preservatlves have been tried
in the past but It remained for n Ger
man chemist with practical Ideas to
discover the boon so earnestly sought.
so far as experience goes, as shown
by the testimonials of representative
fishermen from the fishing grounds Of
Europe and America, the only sure
preparation for the preservation Of
nets. selns. tarpaulins and ropes from
the ravages of alternate land and wa
ter exposure Is the celebrated German
discovery Avenarlus Carbolineum. This
remarkable compound renders rot and
decay Impossible, through It's antlsep-
tic qualities, and tackle treated re-
quIres replacement only when its use
fuoess is impaired by actual wear
and tear. This represents a saving to
the fishermen Of ninety per cent Of their
loss.
Ayenarlus Carbollneum renders rope
canvas, etc, pllable and prevents freez-
ing or stiffenlng In the severest wealth
er, thus guarding the property Of
the Columbia river fishermen not only
during active use but also during the
Inactive winter season when the eff
facing fingers Of decay work sad ha-
voc with his outfit. and spring con-
fronts him with mortgage on his
future earnings in the shape Of re-
pair bill.
From an economic standpoint Aven-
arlus CarbOlineum makes strong ap-
peal for trial. One gallon Of II goes
a long way and the results Of single
treatment surprise and delight the In.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-08

redemptions out OF bank funds Is SIM
ply A.Oeo,OO0 greater than in 1898. and
by process Of bookkeeping that amount
is added to the appropriation for 1901.
An increase Of s2oOo.oOO is made in
the amount estimated to meet the re-
quirements 81 the sinking fund for
1901 over the sum estimated and in
cluded In the appropriations for 1895.
This increase is on account OF the
Spanish war loan Of $2OO. O.OOO.O 900.
The appropriations made, as nearly
as they can be arrived al, appropriated
on account Of or incident to the waI
with Spain. during each OF the three
sessions Of congress had since the be-
ginning OF the war, are set forth in de-
tail. The amounts thus appropriated
during the sessions Of the last congress
covered the period TO the close of the
fiscal year 1900 and aggregated S4S2,-
s6s.oS3.
''of this whole sum it is estimated
by the treasury department that tC
June So the total expenditures will
not exceed ssS2. .OOO, 900 leaving surplus
Of sSe,J50,OOO after meeting outstanding
obligations to be covered into the
treasury. Thus. fer the conduct OF
that momentous war and its resultant
effects. congress amply made appropri-
ations. and the administration has
wisely and prudently made expendi-
lures from the liberal sums thus placed
at its disposal"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-08
NO USE FOR BRYAN.
Banker Benedict Protests Against Bry
anism and McKinleyism-The
Former Must Be Turned
Down.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, June T.--E. C.
Benedict. the New York banker. who
recently returned from a trip with ex-
President Cleveland. has written a let
ter in which he says;
The gross outrages perpetrated on
the good name Of the democratic party
by the present managers OF party by
that name. with scarcely vestige OF
the old democratic gospel left in it.
make me at present political orphan.
am practically disfranchised by their
action. while their infidelity to demo-
cratic principles has provoked infidel-
ity to the name TO such an extent that
1 greatly fear we can never again sue
ceed under It.
Il am not alone in this orphanage.
On the contrary, have not single
acquaintance among my democratic
friends with whom have conferred.
who does not share this feeling with
me. II is also very apparent that this
political orphanage is not confined to
those OF our faith. McKinleyism Is
becoming almost as repugnant to the
rank and file OF republicans as Bryan
ism is to us. AS temporary choice Of
evils the latter may survive the former.
but only for little while.
These vast and increasing rebellious
elements from the ranks Of both par
ties. having common dangers. are fast
becoming common friends. and are
anxious to become enrolled under one
banner.
But before an organization OF these
elements can be effected. II is the
plain duty Of outraged democrats to
use their best individual efforts in the
absence Of organization. to clean house
by the complete destruction Of Bryan
ism. From present appearances It is
the only function we can perform in
the coming campaign. Soon there
after McKinleyism must surely perish
as punishment for its infidelity to all
sound principles of government. Then
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-08

told that their cause was a holy one,
and they were advised that IF ever
their people had to trek again they
should trek across the sea to America. -
Paul Kruger. President Steyn and
Cronje. the Lion Of South Africa -
were extolled in words Of eloquence.
The distinguished Afrikanders replied
in brief speeches. in which they ear
nestly pleaded for the moral support Of
Ia sister republic. Speak out your
/ voice. said one, "and you wake up the
| sleeping conscience Of Europe"
Proud as we would be to live under
the Stars and Stripes" said another,
I'VE are going to plant the flag Of free
dom in South Africa, and some day
you will be glad to see these banners
entwined-one in the sense Of dedica-
ton 10 liberty"
The chamber in which the function
was held was draped with the green,
red, white and blue Of the Transyaal
Republic, and the respective colors Of
the United States and Holland.
Before leaving for st. Paul, Mr.. Wes-
sells, in an interview on the question Of
the Beers coming to America, said:
While we believe. that the Beers will
obtain freedom, or at least partial free
dom, within a year or so, If not at
once, We are very uncertain as to the
future. If any definite offer is made
to us. as the official representatives Of
the people in South Africa, we shall be
glad to lay it before our people and
give them an opportunity to decide
whether they wish to come to America
or not.
IF we were to find that many were
willing to emigrate, It would be neces-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-08
ARMY FOOD SCANDAL
Inferior Supplies Were Sent 10
South Africa.

OTTAWA. Ont. June The opposl-
ton in the house OF commons endeav-
ored to make scandal out OF the
emergency food supplied to the Can
edian soldiers now In South Africa by
the Canadian government. Mr. r d.
Monk charged that spurious article
was sent instead OF the genuine.
Or. Borden. minister of militia. stated
that the emergency food was pur-
chased under contract from Or. Il.
Devlin. OF Montreal. and was tested
months before Il was bought from the
contractor. Another test was made OF
the samples on hand and the tests were
satisfactory. The charge OF the oppo-
siiion is that DR.. Devlln did not supply
the class OF goods that he agreed 10 do.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-08

will come the opportunity for the form
alton Of great party based on plat
form similar to that Of the national
democratic party in 1896 (Which was
the soundest and most patriotic ever
placed before our people,, and the
Moses to lead it will be forthcoming
when the proper time arrives.
The 'Bab Ballads tell US in sub
stance that to enjoy heaven We should
have few moments Of hell. This
great rich country is suffering more
from the pernicious action Of its law
makers and the unwarranted action Of
the administration than from all the
lawbreakers in the land; but our
matchless form Of government re-
mains. under which our old party, with
all its time-honored principles, may be
born again with renewed patriotic
vigor, with overwhelming ranks and,
quite likely with a new name"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-08
NEW TRANSPORT.
Fitzpatrick to Be Remodelled at Great
Expense to Ply Between San
Francisco and Manila.

NEW YORK, June IAN Erie basin
shipbuildlng firm has begun work on
the transport Fitzpatrick, whose re-
construction will cost 100000. The
Fitzpatrick is intended to ply between
San Francisco and the Philippines.
She will be entirely remodelled, her
engines Will be overhauled and large
steel deck houses will be built on the
spar deck.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-08

istence Of the disease in this city.
When he has fully Investigated the
matter. he will reply to the recent
dispatch from Secretary Of State Hay,
asking for information. The state
board OF health win notify all coun-
ty and city boards Of health in the
state OF the conditions now existing in
Chinatown. and will formulate a plan
for sanitary inspection throughout the
state. Since May 1, 266 Chinese have
left this city for interior points.
President Williamson, Of the local
board Of health. has written to Con-
sui Pickersgill Of Victoria, B. c., stat
ing that no case of plague is known
to exist here. This was done at the
request Of the chamber Of commerce
Which feared that Victoria might quar-
antine San Francisco and thus cut
off the city's coal supply
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-08

prominent local inanclers that he Will
be able to place loan OF any magnl.
tude IN the United States FOR the next
few months until the presidential cam-
paign shall be ended,
II may be remembered that In Feb
ruary Of this year the Russian imperial
government negotiated loan OF $S,'
100000 with a syndicate OF New York
banks, trust companies and insurance
companies. In exchange for their mo-
ney the syndicate received four per
cent bonds, guaranteed principal and in
terest by the Russian government and
secured by a first mortgage on the
Wiadikawkos railway system. The
loan now sought Is also for railway
construction, according 10 u Wall street
man Interested In the February opera.
ton. who said;
M, Rothsteln. president OF the Rus
sian imperial bank, of 81, Petersburg
and one OF the governments trusted
agents. Is. have been informed. COM
lng here to get money Tor the Russian
Tans-Caucasus railway. This Is one
Of the largest roads In the world, ant
is not completed by any means, Money
is needed, NJ, Rothstein is coming
from London here. and Is going L
Washington TO see the Russian minis
ter OF finance, NJ. Rovtkowsky. through
whom all negotiations are to be made,
The London report also said that 1
large Russo American bank might b,
established here as an outcome OF NJ
Rothstein's visit. but this is regarde,
by high authorities here as exceedingl!
unlikely
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-08

WASHINGTON. June IA carefully
prepared statement on the appropria-
tions Of the senate was made last night
by Senator Allison. chairman OF the
senate committee on appropriations
and Chairman Cannon. Of the house
committee on appropriations. in accord
ance with custom. The statement says:
''The appropriations made by the first
session Of the Fifty-Sixth Congress
amount to 500, 700. 45e. This sum in
cludes siS7,247,ls5 estimated to be on
account OF or incident with the late
war with Spain. and deducting 1t. the
remaining amount. s57S.4S2.S2l. repre-
sents the ordinary appropriations made
for the support OF the government dur
ing this session.
1T win be observed that. after de-
Quoting the amounts estimated to have
been appropriated on account Of or in
cident to the war with Spain for the
ensuing. the current, and the last fiscal
years (which cover the period since the
beginning OF the Spanish war;. the ap-
preparations for the five fiscal years
including the two Immediately preced-
ing the war-are as follows:
"'1Ss7--S515, S45.194.
"1S9S-s52S. .7S5. .O7s.
"1Ss9-s532, ,s71.6SS.
'1sOO-s5s2. 81. .6Ss.
'1e01-$s7S. ass. .S21.
This, shows an apparent excess in
the ordinary appropriations at this
session for the fiscal year Of 1901 Of $ls.-
1929 over the appropriations for the
fiscal year 1898, which Immediately
preceded the Spanish war. The chief
increase in ordinary expenses for 1901
over those Of 1898 are:
Increase OF the navy. $7.Os1.s16.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-08

sary to send agents ahead to look over
the field and not lead the people into q
barren country. This would take some
time. We like the country and the
people, Were the Beers to come TO
America, their recent trials would
never be repeated.
Personally I do not think that all
Beers would come, and doubt
whether majority OF the Beers in the
Orange Free State and the Transvaal
would be ready to leave their adopted
homes, They are willing to trek fur
ther into the interior II they have any
assurance that the British flag win not
follow them. but generations have come
and gone in South Africa, making II
fatherland TO those now there, But
We shall be glad to hear from the citl-
xens Of the great Western states and
learn whether they win make us
offers"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-08
A NEGRO PARTY.
Judge Walker Thinks It is Not Neces-
sary--McKinley, However, Not
the Negroes Friend.

BOSTON. June 7.-Former Judge e.
c. Walker, who was mentioned as a
presidential possibility at the meeting
of the national negro party In PhiIadel-
pha, says:
L have heard rumors Of the forma-
ton of such party. 1t is beautiful
theory. believe one Of the principles
Of the party was for colored men either
to refrain from voting or vote for this
new party. So far as not voting Is
concerned. I believe in voting II were
up to my neck in blood.
I'm regard to a presidential nomina-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-08
WAR AGAIN IN NORTH BoRNEo
Several British and Twenty-Five Chi
nese Killed-Much Property
Destroyed.

CHICAGO. June IA special 10 the
Record from Victoria. u, c.. says;
News was brought from the East by
the steamer Empress OF Japan that n
serious uprising against the British
has again broken out In North Borneo,
Many refugees who arrived In Labuan
say that the cause of the outbreak was
the general dissatisfaction against the
rule OF the Chartered Company, In the
fighting several British We're killed and
seven wounded. Twenty-Five Chinese
We're killed and The envIrons OF the
city We're totally destroyed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-08

tlon. have no deslre or ambition to
be dragged around In the mud,
"Thls action OF the colored people
seeking new party Is no doubt in-
spired by the recent talk about repeal
lng the dfteenth amendment The
United States will never repeal the NJ
teonth amendment
"rhere Ia pretty general feeling
among the colOred people against the
republican party this coming election
II President Mckinley Is the standard
bearer
Mckinley has no sympathy for the
negro"