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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-06-19

*Daily.
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
No. SO runs through to Columbia via
Central R. R. of ). c.
Trairs Nos. IS and 30 run via Will
son and Fayetteville-Short Line
and make. close connection for all
points North.
Trains on G.. & D. r. r. leave Flor.
epce daily except Sunday 1905 4. M,
arrive Darlington 1870 a. M. Harris
vile / 80 p. m, Cheraw ll:45 a. m.,,
Wadesboro 12:50p. n. Leave Florence
daily except Sunday 500 p. m, arrive
Darlington S:25 D. m, BennettSville
9 ~ D. III, Gibson 1920 p. IN. Leave
Florence Sunday only 1905 a. M, ar,
rive. Darlington 1920 a. IN.
Leave Gibson daily except Sunday
$50 a. M. Bennettsville $50 a. m.. ar.
rive Darlington Sis a. M, leave Dar-
lington 7:50 a. III, arrive Florence 9:lS,
a. m. Leave WadeSboro daily, except
Sunday 4:lO p. m, Cheraw 5:l5: p. N:
HartsYille 9:l5 a, M. Darlington, 6:29
D. M, arrive Florence ZOO p. m.
Leave Darlington S:50a. m, arrive
Florence 9:l5a, IA,
H. NJ. EMERSON,
Gen'f Passenger Agent.
J. 3. KENLY, Gen. Man'g.
n. T. EMERsoN, Traffic Man'g..
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HAPPY TINE IN OLD TOWN.

':We felt very happy" writes r. N.
Bevill, Old Town, Va, when Buck
lens Arnica Salve wholly cured our
daughter Of bad case of scald head. "
1t delights all who use it Cor Cuts,
Corns, Burns. Bruises, Boils. Ulcers,
Eruptions. Infallible for Piles. Only
25c. at ID. G. Scott'S drug store.
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The Best Prescription for Malaria.
Chills and Fever is a bottle of
Greves Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is
simply iron and quinine ina tasteless
form. No cure-no pay. Price SOC.
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A car Texas Red Rust Proof
Oats going at so cents while they
last. Barr & Go.
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Girls who make the greatest ex-
ertions to catch husbands are
usually lost in the race.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-06-19

When your health runs down
you should wind up some of your
bad habits.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-06-19

Luck may come and luck may
ro, butreal merit hangs on forever.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-06-19
Stops the Cough
and Works off the Cold.

Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets
cure cold in one day. No cure,
no pay. Price % cents.
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|; Bennett Swamp Bubbles
Written for last week.

! have been for many years a
reader ofoTHE, RECORD. but have
never seen anything from Bennett
Swamp, SO will ask for space for a
few items.
Crops are fourishinsIy green
We had, a NICE rain Sunday, which
was verv acceptable,
The little daughter of Mr., and
Mrs. J. w. Timmons, who has
. been very i'll, is improving rapidly
Mrs. John Richburg and Mrs
Wess ORA wis were guests of Mr.
and Mrs. j. w. Timmons Sunday.
Mrs. John McGhee has returned
from a pleasant visit to the, home
of her son, Mr.. Z. G. Spann, near
Greeleyville.
Mr.. Chas Lesesne visited friends
on Santee Sunday.
The Geath of Mr.. Hilary Holle-
man. followed by that of Miss
Rosa Brown was a shock to our
, entire community. We feel a
deep sympathy for the afflicted
family.
1 s On Saturday, May "a, our COM
.smunity enjoyed basket picnic at
the residence Of Mr.. j. w. Tim
mons. Among the crowd was
Miss Annie Richburg, a charming
young lady of Coleman \ Roads
If this dosen't feed the waste
basket will write again.
Best wishes to you. Mr.. Elitor,
and to TIE COUNTY RECORD.
WILD VIOLET.
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Many a good man blacks boots
and many a bad one blacks
characters.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-06-19

In order to appreciate youth
one must get over the shady side
of 40.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-06-19

Before marriage a man yearns
for a woman; after, marriage. ne
earns for her.
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Woods 's'Seeds.
Late Potatoes.

Our system of keeping Late Seed Pota-
toes unspreuted and i'll vigorous, ready
to-grow condition when planted enables
them to stand the dryest or hottest
spells OF fsummer weather, making splen-
did crops during the fall, ready to dig
Just before winter comes on. Crop
results the past three seasons, from these
potatoes planted in June and July, have
been most satisfactory.
Our stock in cold storage is limited, so
that it is advisable to place orders early
to avoid being disappointed in securing
your seed potatoes when ready to plant
Circular giving prices and full informa'
ton mailed on request.
T. W. WOOD & SONS, Seedsmen,
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.
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Doings at Dock,

Written for last week.
Crops in this vicinity present a
a very promising appearance just
now.
The oat crop has been gathered.
1t is better than the prospects in
dicated some time ago.
Mr., and Mrs. j. F. Register
have returned to ,their home at
Greeleyville after short stay at
Dock.
MISS Ida Waldron has come
home from brief visit to friends
a. Summerville.
Mr.. Louis E. Nesmith spent a
few days in Charleston during the
closing days of the Expo.
Your quill~driver attended a
Sunday-schoo picnic at Indian
town church las: Saturday. Quite
a large crowd turned out and
everything passed off pleasantly.
Everybody seem TO enjoy himself
immensely.
"Whippoorvill" has been quite
sick for several days, but we are
glad TO note that he is his blithe-
some self again. last Sunday he
wore beaming smile that is easily
accounted tor-she has returned
from. a few weeks, trip.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-06-19

Those people who are looking
for perfection in this world should
avoid mirrors.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-06-19

When a wise man b1rles ami
mostly he forgets where he has
planted it. =.
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A sailor rarely gets so sick that
he wants to throw up his Job.
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{ Fire feathers may not make
fine birds, but they show up on
the bill all right.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-18
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

I. w. Dinkfn's THE Innocent Maids
company opened its second engagement of
the season at the popular place OF amuse-
ment yesterday to two large audiences.
The bill presented does not differ very ma
terially from the one given On the first
visit of the company. other than there are
number OF new vocal selections which
Includes all OF the latest popular songs.
Those who did not pay the company
visit before will miss a pleasing bill IL
they don't see IL this time
"A Wooden Woman Is the title OF the
opening number and in this not less than
80 persons take part
Nellie Sylvester, songstress, opens the
oio. and is followed by Mark and Kitty
Hart In a comedy sketch.
Anette Yale and Rose Cartin. duettists.
and comedienes. are next on the bill and
are followed by Joe Madden and John W.
Jess, Irish comedians that are good
Mark Bennett and A. T.. Rich are seen
I'm their original act, AT Camp i'm the
Philippines"
A farce entitled "a Lottery Ticket IS
given as the closing number.
This excellent bill will be presented
every afternoon and evening during the
week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-18

from a colt baf whose lucid moments at
times enables him To outwit the villains,
who are plotting against the welfare OF
Squire Moore forms an alliance with
Senga Severald. an adventurous woman
from the city, who knows his pfans and
has discovered that Marion is only an
adopted daughter, and the rightful heiress
TO the finest estates IN the country. Ma
rion and Tom are married., the squire
home Tor Marion and her family Tom
Is ured 10 the city by cOnfederates OF the
squire and Senga, druggsd and placed
abosrd a sailing vessel bound Tor a two
10 decoy letter, saying Tom Is III and
in danger. She is made q ptisonsr and
confined IN an insane asylum.
The squire and Senga have spread evil
reports OF Marion. Tom returns after
long absence and finds Marions parents
and Andy or the verge of starvation.
Marion makes her escape and returns, but
IS denied admission, az all believe her
guilty. save Andy. Senga and the squire
quarrel and she exposes the plot. The
revenge and the fortune shoots Senga and
makes similar attempt on Andy, but
misses. The shock restores Andys rea-
son. Senga makes a full confession before
she dies. Marion's Innocence is estab-
lshed and all ends happily.
The east and it would seem almost un-
pany Is capable one I'm every respect,
follows:
Richard Markoe Fred Monley: Andy
Markoe. a half-wit. Harry l.. Dunkinson;
Jack Markoe. his brother, Merrill Fred
erick: Zeb Moore his idol Is gold, Azack
L. Evans: Tom Samson. Marion's lover
Will NJ Chapman: Gill Dyke. a ne'er-do-
well. Chas. ". Porter; Sim Coyne, captain
OF the Mary Jane" Frank Lang; Jake
barkeeper of the Last Chance" Tony
Kremer: Mark Warner, superintendent or
the ASYLUM John Barton; Weary Walker,
Carl w Sanderson. William. an atten-
dant George Taylor; Jim Wilson, a long
shoreman Joe Vernotzy; Marie, nurse
Estele Howard: Mrs. Markoe. Andy
mother. Lucille Allen Walker; Senga Sew
erald a daughter OF evil. Lulu Espey;
Baby Samson, Marion's pride, Little Bea-
trice Howard Marion, "Heartsease,'
Blanche Warren
Crowded honses-meaning both large
and appreciative audiences-should mark
the entire week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-18

) ...Ne 9keatres.'. 5


ljghtful witchery by Marie Celeste. dis
her father. the mandarin. does not want
his daughter 10 go 10 court, as she would
have 10 do, N the Emperor knew he had
daughter. The mandarin rs also In evil
dence with his six engaging little wives,
Than whom no six young ladies ever need
be more charming
The second act shows a hall I'm the En-
peror's palace, a beautiful stage setting.
quite different in composition ana color
effects from that OF the first act Here,
200. all the costumes are changed FOR
new outnt of elaborate designs and new
variety OF delicate colorinRs
The first act Is given over pretty much
TO the unfolding OF the story OF San Toy
not to dignity II by calling II a plot
The second act is full OF dancing and sing
one sort and another by individuals OF the
company. Not that the first act is lack
ing In many delightful things OF the sort
especially Of music. only the second act
is simply chock full OF sprightly enter
tainm mt.
r Here the indescribably' charming novel
tv. Minnie Ashley, sings the indescribably
charaming song OF The Pretty Little
Pagoda That Rhoda Ran
Here Mr.. Collins eXolodes mirthfuliy
and with the abandon OF big bunch OF
Chinese firecrackers
Here Miss Wxleste, no longer In boys
clothes. captivates the audience along
with the Emperor
Here Miss Nora Lambert--if we read the
program aright-does notably, graceful
dance.
Here the CHEEKY mandarin and the six
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-18
KEITH'S NEW THEATRE

As the season draws 10 close the
Eoith management seem TO be trying to
raise even their high standard. Certainly
this week they have succeeded, for bet
ter bill has rarely been seen at Keth's
Any one who goes late TO that theatre
this week is sure 10 miss something worth
seeing, for from the very first number on
the program until the final picture Of the
Biograph, there Is not an unattr1ctive
number on the program. and nearly every
artist made an emphatic hit. IL Is rarely
that such an enthusiastic and appreciative
Monday audience is seen, but IL was evil
dent all day yesterday that the superla-
tive qualities OF the program as whole
had fully overcome the usual fri9iflity,
and the applause was hearty, genuine and
frequent.
Clayton White. and his vivacious part
ner Marie Stuart carried of the first
honors i'm their little comedietta "Dickey,
which for laugh-provoking merits has
never been equalled upon the Keith stage.
There is not one single instant while the
curtain is up on this act that the audi
ence is not reduced TO tears OF Laughter,
and many times the artists are obliged
TO wait for the laughter and applause 10
subside before going on with the little
playlette. The sketch has a definite plot
and a real good one, having TO do with
Judge Stanley Metropole. politician,
who has been to a French ball. and Mrs
Metropolis friend, Mrs Dickey Waldorf
OF Paris London and New York, who has
Just arrived for "A visit and whom Judge
Metropole mistakes for the soubrette with
whom he exchanged cards the previous
night. The complications that arise. and
the manner IN which they are straighteu-
ed out are simply convulsing, and give
Mr. White and Miss Stuart excellent op-
portunities TO display their great versa
tility.
Mr.. White is a true comedian, and uses
legitimate methods. even the simplest
thing he does or says being indescribably
funny. Miss Stuart Is unquestionably one
of the best condolences ever seen in this
city She, too, possesses rare amount OF
versatility and all OF her work is char
acterized by finish and polish that
shows her to be a true artistic.
Another act that scored an emphatic
triumph was "Hesters Promise" the
dainty little sketch presented by two old
favorites, who yesterday were cordially
received, AL Bellman and Lottie Moore.
They are. exceptionally clever, and are
certainly one OF the best teams seen NJ
Keith's this season. They both are excel
lent vocalists Mr.. Bellman in particular
having fine baritone voice, which he
uses with evident intelligence. Their lit
tie duets were heartily encored and the
appreciate Of their rare good comedy
abilities was splendidly attested to by
the deafening applause which was accord
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-18
new EMPIRE THEATRE.

The many stirring climaxes In the
beautiful southern romantic drama, "on
the suwanee River" were loudly ap-
plauded at the New Empire theatre last
evening Few theatrical performances
have apparently given greater satisfaction
In this city than the one given last even
ing and the remainder Of the week should
be a satisfactory one for the cast and the
management.
ION the Suanwee River" Is a play that
has much TO interest all classes, or nearly
all classes OF theatregoers. There is OF
course. plenty OF villainy and a pretty love
story. as well as flashes OF comedy. This
Is return engagement for the play. and
the principals received n warm welcome
last evening
There IL plenty Of variety I'm the story,
and some OF the characters. while not
unique. are placed In a way To bring out
unusual contrasts The scene of the play
Is land In the domain made famous by the
song that the great artists have thrown
their whole soul into the singing Of. Be
sides a good company the play Is well
staged and there are some specialties
that really deserved the warm favor ex-
tended last evening
The play. Of course. ends In the triumph
OF the good folks over the villains. the
latter being a pretty tough lot even for a
lot OF play villains. Allen Bailey and
Fred Truosdale leave nothing TO he de-
sired I'm the portrayal OF their earnest
parts Mr.. Truesdale also as the nom
descript secretary of the miser would he
worth a visit 90 the theatre 10 see. were
the play not OF good quality.
Lew A. Warner enacts the part OF
Caleb Croc. the miser. In a manner that
meets the thorough approval OF the au-
dience There were many curtain calls
when he was receiving his deserts at the
hands 81 the honest folks OF the play
Lawrence Atkinson made the most " the
part OF Judge Haw. an authority on the
law and Latin. Harrison Htedmsn was
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-18
"A Little Child Shall Lead Them

Gentlemen. I thank you very much. I
want you TO be very careful OF these chill
dren when the train backs up. | have
some OF my own"
That Is the first speech made To n
crowd of Worcester people by President
Theodore Roosevelt. who passed through
the city yesterday afternoon on his way
TO Washington from Groton. where he
left the bedside Of his SEEK son only a
little more than an hour previous Com
ing al such a time and spoken with a
gentle solicitude for the ragged little
newsboys and others who hocked around
his private car. the utterance had a pc
culisr significance 20 the hif crowd Of
men who were there, and that crowd
lifted its great voice as one man IN
mighty cheers for the president Of the
country. who forgot everything seeming
~ I'm his anxiety that The little fellows
should be cared for.-worcestcr spy,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-18
Hosea Got a Place.

Down in South Carolina says Repre-
sentative Talbert. II once attended n
colorcd church The preacher. one OF
these Negroes with an oily face and big
spcctacles. was talking about the
prophets. lie had taken an hour To dis
course upon the major prophets. and then
he took up the minor ones. In course
OF time he reached Hosea. Ny brethren.
he exclaimed. we come now TO Hosea
Let us consider him. Where shall We
put Hosea
al that moment an old negro who had
been peacefully siumbering In one OF the
back pews woke up and looked az the
pastor. Hosea can take my seat he
said I am 80 d--n tired that / am
going home. .''--Exchsnge..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-18

ed them all through the act The tough
dance at the end was a surprise. owing To
the daintiness Of the early part OF the
act. and scored so heavily that the audi.
ence simply would not stop appiaudlng
even when the number announcing the
next act appeared. Had all the encores
demanded been granted. these popular
artists would be on the stage vet
The absolute fearlcssness OF Juan Cal
ccdo. "the King Of the bounding Wire 4"
gained unstinted approval from everyone
present. and everyone OF his extremely
difficult feats were generously applauded
After doing number OF fests that would
bring ones heart 10 his mouth, he die.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-18

that popular theatre this season
II Is the clever production OF Hal Reid
that noted author OF heart stories, which
appeal to sympathetic natures.
10 has many reminders OF fHuman
Hearts In sentiment and situation. but
on the whole L. a stronger play and the
story better told Tom Sancon. we'll
to-do farmer. Is IN love with Marion
Markoe, his neighbor's daughter the pride
of all the village His envious neighbor
Squire Moore. has surreptitiOusly secured
n mortgage on the Markoe farm. and his
price for the cancellation is the hand OF
Marion Marion Is true 10 her love. but in
order 20 save the old home. consents to
make the sacrifice. She Is prevented from
DOING so by her brother Andy. whose mind
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-18
Hints on Health.

Care OF the Eyes.-A common disease of
the eve IL granular eyelids. or infiamma.
tion of the mucous membrane covering
the eyeball and lids. We now know that
the trouble Is contagious. and may be
spread from one person 10 another. 4
child who suffers from IL should have his
own wash basin, soap. towels, napkins
and handkerchiefs. He should sleep alone
and be prevented from coming into close
contact with others until the discharge
from the eye ceases Prompt treatment
may prevent the disease from becoming
chronio.-Congregat tionalist
Proper Nentila tion.--The method OF nat
ural ventilation-that is. providing an
opening i'm or near the ceiling for the out
let Of foul air-is both common and SEN
sible. Referring 10 this method, a writer
in The Building World says that the effi-
cheney OF the plan is proved scienthcal-
ly. and is based upon the simple fact
that heat expands and cold contracts. a
natural law 10 which air Is no exception
Foul air Is generally warmed 10 some ex-
tent, and then rises to and passes out by
the opening az the higher level. its place
being .aken by cooler air entering at the
lower OF the two openings-in order to in .
sure ventilation two openings at least be-
ing necessary. one To act as an inlet and
the other as an outlet. The effectiveness
Of this natural ventilation depends entire
ly. OF course. on the difference Of temper
ature between the external air and the
internal. and this being the case. the
system may be very effective IN winter
and utterly fail I'm summer; and. a. air
dllstes or expands 1891 OF its volume for
each degree OF Fahrenheit that It's tenn
pera ture II raised It's weight is consc-
quently reduced In the same proportion,
and the lighter air Is thus forced TO the
upper part OF the room by the greater
weight OF the cooler air Presbyterian
banner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-18

SONS OF
ST.PATRICK
Annual Reunion, Election
Officers, Music and
Speeches.

AS a fitting finale TO the days celebra-
ton, the Friendly Sons OF st. Patrick
held their annual reunion, last evening.
1t was a gala occasion and the banquet.
one of the best, was followed by a busi-
ness meeting and a season of speechmak-
ing
1t was about Z o'clock when fully 100
members sat down to the feast, the pres
ident DR.. J. A. OKeefe, occupying the
post of honor at the head of the table
While the varied menu was being eager
ly appreciated an orchestra, Bowen X.
Church leading, rendered patriotic selec-
tions.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
There was next brief business ses-
sion. during which Secretary Frank Cam
nominating committee. and presented the
following list OF officers for the ensuing
year, who were unanimously elected:
President, John A O'Keefe. NJ. D., vice
president Thomas +. Cooney secretary.
Thomas J. Matthew'S treasurer Frank
Canning; executive committee. Thomas
Madden, c. w. German. NJ II. Braney,
Thomas Brady, T. p. Oates, John Ban
non. Thomas F. Donahue. John B. Nc
Guinness, Walter q. Russell, ID. ID. Dom
ovan, William j. Beane.
MUSIC AND SPEECHES.
President OKeefs then presented Thom-
as r. Cooney of Cranston as POSTMASTER
OF the evening and after a brief but elo-
quent Introductory address, I'm which he
referred TO the antiquity OF the custom OF
dining and talking, the following pro-
gram was given under his direction:
Toasts-"The Day We Celebrate" Luke
Kavanagh THE United States Hon.
Charles Il. German; our Martyrs" Peter
G. Cannon; Poetry and Songs OF Ire
land" Bernard Il. McDermott. NJ. D.:
The Press" j. Il. McNeilis, Providence
Journal and Bulletin.
The musical program was as follows:
Overture, THE Friendly Sons" "st. Pat
ricks Day In the morning." THE Valley
Lay Smiling BEFORE Me-" Let Erin Re-
member the DAYS OF Old" THE Star
Spangled Banner" cornet solo, "Killar-
ney" Bowen ". Church; Last Rose of
Summer" song, Gates Of Paradise, 4"
DR. McCready Believe Me, IL All Those
Endearing Young Charms" 'rhe Min
strel Boy" song. Holy city" The
Harp That Once Thro' Tara's Hail.
cornet solo. "The Palms" Bowen r.
Church; America" sung by whole COM
pany; Molly Bawn:" Rocky Road TO
Dublin" Then You'll Remember Me -
song. Monarch of the Woods r. Nc
Dermott: The Meeting OF the Waters"
The Wearing of the Green" sung by
whole company.
The speechmaking ended just before
midnight when the entire party arose
and. accompanied by Mr.. Church on the
cornet sang the Wearing OF the Green
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-18

missionary.
Stella Mayhem is so well known and SO
justly popular that praise of her work Is
unnecessary. As Aunt Indy. she has
a fair field for her talents. Miss Kath-
crime Miller made "A very gracious and in
teresting blind girl and heroine. Kate
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-18

little wives go through their prettiest
steps and do their merriest singing.
Here. In word, a festive riot goes on
tuneful and mirthful beyond measure-an
irridescent melanRe.
The opera or musical comedy as its pro-
ducers call IL. is the work OF Edward Nor
ton. as to book, and Sydney Jones. as to
music. with contributions OF lyrics and
special numbers by others. The Angus
in. IL.
There will be matinees tomorrow and
Ga
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-18
new PARK THEATRE.

Large audiences ruled at the perform
ances yesterday afternoon and last even
ing and for good reason. "a Homespun
Heart is the best play-and there has
been a host Of good ones--presented at