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In the House.

The number Of tho last bill introduced
n the House Thursday is 97I. which
means that by the end Of the session
here will have been presented in the
House and Senate something like 1900
nils If the present rate keeps up.
Eleven were introduced in the House
and FIVE in the Senate.
Mr.. Mcscs introduced in the House
bill recommended by the joint legis-
ative tax commission, bill to require
ne payment OF annual license fees of
corporations engaged in business in the
State
Mr.. Thomas presented a bill throw
:ng restrictions around primary cleo
lions.
Mr.. Bass. punishment for rape; and
others by Mr.. Arll Mr. Toole, Mr..
Lesesne and Mr. Tribble. regarding
schools. almShouses. etc. in their re-
spective counties
In the Senate the following were pre-
sented yesterday:
Senator Shepaprd. to amend the law
as to voting precincts in the various
counties.
Senator Gaines. joint resolution re-
.ating TO the issuance Of school certif1-
'ates in Greenwood county.
Senator Sheppard. concurrent resolu-
ion to investigate whether it is neces-
sary to make other constitutional
changes so as not to conflict with the
biennial sessions amendment.
Senator Davis. 10 provide for the
purchase of poor-farm for Clarendon
county.
Senator Stanland. to authorize a
sinking fund for Dorchester county.
The house Of representatives Thurs
lay passed the building and loan bill
which had been killed a day or two
previously. and killed all three of the
bills relating to the creation of addi-
.iGnal circuits in order to relieve the
congregation of court business.
The bill to provide the manner or
,axing building and loan companies
.eally the bill to exempt building and
.oan companies from taxation-passed
second reading last Tuesday. We'd
aesday when 1t came up for third read
ng it was recommended, an action
which was calculated to terminate the
ife of the bill. However. the ways and
means committee rendered a unani-
nously favorable report and the bill
was restored to its former position on
he calendar on motion Of Mr.. Moses
Thursday. Yesterday it was given its
fnanl reading in the house and was
sent to the senate.
There seems to be a lack Of under
;tandlng as the several bills providing
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of s12,0 from the State sinking fund
to the county of Marion for the pur-
pose of erecting q jail.
BY Mr.. DeVore. bill to change the
law with refernece to public cotton
weighers in Edgefield.
BY Mr.. ". c. Smith. bill to allow
persons tried before magistrate for
any violation Of law to be entitled to
deposit with said magistrate. in lieu OF
entering into recognizance. sum OF
money not to exceed the maximum fine
in the case for which said person o.
persons are to be tried.
By Mr.. Ford. bill 10 change the
boundaries of fourteenth magisterai
district. il. Fairfield county.
BY Mr.. Halle. bill to grant to wa.
ter power companies the same rights
OF condemnation as are granted to
telegraph and telephone companies.
BY Mr.. jeremiah Smith. bill to pro-
vide for payment of 5000 past due eX.
pense account of W. l.. Richardson
former county superintendent of edu-
cation Of Horny county.
The house Of representatives has
passed the biennial sessions bill. As
this measure came ever from the sen,
ate it will probably become an act
soon If so it means that the people
Of South Carolina will be called upon
to vote on this question in the next
general election. and if majority OF
the votes cast are in favor OF biennial
sessions, the legislature will meet ev'
oft
was only one other matter acted upon
Wednesday-M Whaley's bill TO reg
ulate the assessment of taxes on build'
ing and loan companies was given sec
ond reading after it had been discuss
ed at some length. The arguments on
the two bills above named consumed
the entire four hours OF yesterday s
session with the exception Of a half
hour spent in presenting new bills
and reports of committees. There was
no third reading bill on the calendar
The fight on the biennial sessions
bill has come up every year since the
session of 1896. There have been in
timations tha: In the past the bill
was advocated FOR home consump.
tion," and that the members OF the
house knew that in passing the bill
they would rely upon the senate to
kill it. But the action was brought
about by conditions that had to be
faced squarely. The senate had pass
ed the bill last year, and the house
after It's repeated kicks on account OF
the lack of support on the part of the
senate on bills which before had been
killed--was called upon to declare it.
self in favor of the measure without
any strings tied to it. The number
of votes required was SO. and the bill
received ST. 1t is probable that a fight
will be made, for there was some in
timation to that effect.
Discussion was also INDUCED in on
:he Building and Loan Bill.
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PROMINENT PEOPLE.

General Frederick d. Grant has re-
Irquished command of the Depart
ment Of Texas.
King Peter of Scrvia is said to be
prepared 10 abdicate and allow the
Powers to name lis successor.
King Christian returned to Denmark
and was welcomed with Il great illumi-
nation at Copenhagen.
Major General James F. Wade has
been elected President OF the Army
and Navy Club at Manila.
The 'eported serious illness Of former
President Kruger is denied, he being
at Meitone, France, in excellent
health.
Henry Harland, novelist, who has
been spending a few weeks in the
United States, will soon return to Eng
land
Lord Lamington, the new Governor
Of Bombay, has been made kniSht-cOm-
mander Of the Order Of the Indian
Empire.
The Empress Augusta Victoria has
been obliged 10 cancel several German
court functions because Of an injury
to her foot.
King Edward and Emperor William
attended memorial services at London
and Berlin, respectively, OH the third
anniversary of the death Of Queen
Victoria.
The festivities in connection with
the seventy-ffth birthday Of King
Oscar Of Sweden were celebrated re-
Gently all through the Scandinavian
peninsula.
Ellen Terry has passion for cot
tages. The English actress owns three.
the one at Small Hythe being one of
the finest examples Of homely Tudor
architecture in England.
The Archduchess Augusta Of Aus
ria has just proved herself good
shot and a brave one. 'On n recent
hunting party she CHANGED alone upon
a large bear and coolly shot him dead.
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II Below Zero.

St. Paul, Mimi. Special.-According
to the weather observer, the mean
temperature prevailing in st. Paui
Sunday established a new record be-
ing q degrees below zero. The maxi
mum for the day was minus % degrees
and the minimum on the Official tner'
mometer was 33 below. The observer
PREDICTED that at night at least 80 de-
grees below would be recorded. he
held out but little hope Of an allevia-
ton of the cold weather before Tues
day. A high wind prevailed early in
the day. greatly intensifying the SUI.
fering Of those compelled to be out OF
doors. bat at night the winu was
abated.
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LIVE ITEMS OF NEWS
Many Matters Of General Interest rn
Short Paragraphs.
Down In Dixie-


A warm fight on the Jordan Oyster
bill Is expected to take place this week
before the Virginia Legislature.
Negroes lynched Lewis Radford, col
ored, at Guthrie, KY, for an assault ON
a woman Of their own race.
The trial of Frank B. Lickliter, of
Staunton, Va, on the charge of muir
dering A. L. Isbell, Of Atlee, Va, near
Handy, w. Va, began at Charleston,
w. Va.
The loss by the burning Of the Riv-
erview Hotel at Elizabeth City was
$1,000 The Economist thinks the fire
was of incendiary origin.
A jury in the Federal Court at Nor
solk fixed s475,O00 as the correct vaft-
alton for the Schmoele tract Of 272
acres desired by the Government for
enlarging the Norfolk Navy Yard.
Mrs. Edgar W. Tucker and her five
children narrowly escaped being burn
ed to death at their home in Rich
mond.
Judge B. A. Hancock, of Petersburg
Circuit Court, died at his home in
Chesterfield county.
The West Virginia Republican State
Committee has been called to meet on
February 3, at Wheeling.
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From Across The Sea.

Russia, in her negotiations with Ja-
pan, is seeking to secure the neutrality
of ths ST. ait Of Korea.
China las begun q movement To
mediate between Russia and Japan.
Germans lost heavily in attempting
to relieve Okahandja, Southwest Az
rica, which is being besieged by the
Herreros.
The siege Of Santo Domingo "
rebels is causing suffering among ths
poor there.
The manuscript Of Millions Para
disc Lost was offered for sale in Lon
don, but was withdrawn because the
highest bid, $23, $50, was not considered
enough.
A number of Americans we're pre-
sented at Queen Helena's yearly draw
Ing room in Rome. :,
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miscellaneous rlatters.

Between 1SO and 100 men are believ-
ed to have been killed by an explo-
sion in the Allegheny Coal Companys
mine at Ci.eswick, Pa.
To pre- ent the passing Of foreign
tickets of admission to the consecra-
tion today Of Rev. DR.. Davis H. Greer
as Bishop Coadjutor Of Western New
York, ]. P. Morgan, it Is announced
will keep the door.
]. Ogden Armour caused a break In
the Chicago wheat market by unload
ing part Of his holdings.
Another big advance was made In
prices in the cotton exchange OF New
York and New Orleans, following LiF--
erpool.
Ice gorges in the streams OF Mary
land and neighboring States were stlii
menacing.
Intense cold continues over a wide
area of the West and Northwest.
Police of Bedford, Ind, believe 1t
was stated, that the murder OF MISS
Sarah Schaefer was rejected suitor.
John B. Coggin, accused Of embez-
zling money from trust company AZ
Nashua, N. H., was arrested.
Serious charges were made in tha
trial of Frank and John jaeger, promo
tiers, in Chicago.
A large number of army promotions
are soon to be made.
The first day Of the third week OF the
trial of A. w. Machen and others In
connection with the Postoffice Invesu-
cation failed to develop anything SEN
The Comptroller of the Treasury has
disallowed Joseph W. Parish's claim
for S1S1 1853 for ice furnished the Med1-
cal Department Of the army.
The report of the health officer for
tn county of London for 1902 has just
.een issued. It shows that London Is
one Of the healthiest Of the great cit
les of the world. The death rate
from all causes in 1902 was 12.2 per
l .0OC persons, compared with rate OF
in st. Petersburg %, Rome 21.9, Wen
ma 1914, New York 1877, and Paris lS.4.
Berlin is superior with 16.1.
Wars of the last 5000 years are sap
posed to have cost $500, 1000 ,000, 600.
Each man who falls on the battlefield
costs s2,740 to kill, land the countries OF
Europe today are paying to maintain
an armed neutrality" the small sum
Of $50 second.
John Connaughton, principal keeper
in Sing Sing Prison, has not visited
New York city for twenty-nine years.
and there Is little likelihood that he
will ever do so. The reason Of this Is
that there are in that city great num-
ber of men who would welcome an op-
portunity to kill him. In his capacity
as prison-keeper for forty years MI:
Connaughton has earned the eDmity OF
many desperate criminals, most or
whom hate him with an intensity
which would induce them TO murder
should the chance offer.
The Technology Club, composed OF
the New York alumni Of the Massa'
chusetts Institute of Technology, will
hold its annual dinner on Feb. 5, at
the University Club, says the Sun.
LIQUID sunshine will be served to each
Of it's members. DR.. w. ]. Morton.
who announced at the Clubs last
meeting the discovery of liquid sun.
shine, has given the formula for max
ing it. 1t will be placed in a capsule
at each plate with glass Of water.
The room will be darkened, and each
man will drop the capsule into his
glass, and will make his own liquid
sunshine by introducing a tube Of rar
dium into this water.
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Successful Safe Blowers.

Bristol, Tenn, Special.-A special to
The Herald from Gate City, Va, says:
Henry Green, white, and Monroe
Strong, mulatoto, are under arrest
at Fort Blackmore, Va, on charge
of robbing j. M. Harris store. Mr.
Harris, it seems, never ran bank
account, but kept his money in his
safe. The safe was broken up and
$1,000 secured. Other arrests viii. be
made.
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SATURDAYS Session.

The house of representatives Satur-
day gave second reading to SO local
bills. which are of considerable mo-
ment to the several localities affected
thereby. The attendance Saturday was
small, and for that reason no bill was
taken up if objection was made. In ad-
dition to the large number OF bills
passd FIVE others were withdrawn. The
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-02-04
THESE BECAME ACTS.

The following having passed the
Senate iast year and having been
given their third reading in the House,
now become acts:
Senator Paysor's 10 apportion the
dispensary profits in Orangeburg
county for 1903 Qast year, so that half
shall go to public schools and the other
half to the ordinary fund.
Senator Deans providing for regula-
tons of FIRE department of Greenvilie.
Senator Aldrichs bill to provide for
the deposit Of funds accruing under the
act authorizing the issue Of bonds for
erecting a school in Barnwell.
Senator Browns bill to provide for
the Office OF master OF Darlington
county and TO validate the acts OF L.
Fl. Spain, acting master.
Senator Raysor. to permit Orange
burg city school district to issue bonds
to EJECT school building.
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THIRD READING BILLS.

The House bills which passed third
reading and we're sent to the Senate
were the following:
Mr.. Lesesne to authorize payment
of $500 10 Paully Jail Building Com
pany for balance due on the Clarendon
Jail.
By Mr.. Sinkler, to punish malicious
end mischievous interference with
police and fire alarm boxes.
By Mr.. Morgan, to add another sec
tion to the law as to violation OF labor
contracts providing that conviction of
violation should not terminate the
contract.
BY Mr.. Mace, to provide for loan
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At The North.

The United Mine Workers conven-
tion at Indianapolis declared its oppo-
sition to negro disfranchisement.
Major Hoyt Sherman, brother Of the
late Gen. William T. and Of John Sher-
man, died at Des Moines, Iowa.
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At The National Capital.

The President has sent to the Senats
the nomination Of William P. King, to
be postmaster at Windsor, N. G.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-03-18
Important Work Begun for the Rene.
lit of tho Farming Interests.

The Arkansas Valley Ditch Association
Of which mention has before been made
in our columns. is organizing for more ae-
tive work this year than ever before. The
association now includes in its member
ship mos, Of the ditshes from Pueblo TO
the state line. the funds required being
raised by an assessment on the dscfeed
capacities Of the respective bitches.
This season the association will pay
two men TO work under the direction OF the
state engineer in establishing gsuging
stations on the Arkansas river and its
principal tributaries. keeping track OF
Hood waters. and Of the amount Of water
taken by the different dEiches. These
men will cooperate and work with the
water commissioners in the different dis
triets and with the division engineer. fur
nishlng information as TO existing eondi-
tons. thus assisting tho state water ofii-
eiais In their work Of securing tho bes,
possible distribution Of water. With
gauging and reporting stations properly
located and with tho improved tsiaphone
communication we now enjoy !, should Be
possible to give ample notice Of all raises
on tho river and It's tributaries so that full
use may ba made Of food waters. The
Importance Of this work is becoming bet
ter recognized each year. on account Of
tho developing shortage In water supply.
On Friday Of last week tho executive
committee Of tho association consisting OF
@. w. Swins and G. ~. Hall Of Rocky
Ford. and A. E. Ben, Of Lamar. were In
Denver In consultation with State Engi-
neer Carpenter. An agreement was
reached for tho employment Of Amos
Jones and 4. A. Weiisnd as river patrol
men. these men 10 work under direction
O! tho state engineer who has taken \
lively interas, in getting the work Of tho
ditch association started.
Much Of tho work done by tho associs-
ton should DO done by the state. and tho
ditch managers fully realize this; but tho
money allowed tho Office o! state cngi-
neer by tho legislature is no: enough for
It's needs and not sufficient to do much
needed work Of SPECIAL vslue and import
anea TO the irrigation interests.
|, is to DO hoped tha; future legislatures
may DO made TO 500 tho importance Of
providing the Office Of the state hydraulic
engineer with enough money TO do neees-
sary work.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-03-18
Rocky Ford Circuit.
REV. A. o. Amundson. Pastor.l

iRoy. a. o. Amundson. Plstorl
Chancellor Buehtel Of the Denver Uni
versity will preach ct the Lafayette
school house Saturday evening March
18th. The house should be crowded as
Lafayette has never been favored with
the presence Of better preacher.
NewdaIe at Newdale school
house every Sunday morning at eleven
o'clock.
Swink-Preaching at Swinkeyery Sun
day afternoon at three o'clock.
Lafayette School Houses unda y
School at $50 p. M: preaching at 800
p. m; Young Peoples meeting at e:45 p
m. Prayer Meeting on Wednesday evening
You arc cordially invited.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-03-18

The big St. Patrieks ball given by the
Grand opera house orchestra last evening
at Armory hall. was a grand success.
Geo. Daring was in charge OF the floor,
and that everybody had royal good
time goes without saying. Tho boys will
give another ball on next Wednesday eve
ming al tho Armory. They are giving the
dancing public. tirst-class. up-to-date
music and courteous treatment in every
respect -
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-03-18
Table Board by Day or Week.

No Hunting on These Premises.
Extracts from the laws required to
be posted by boarding house keepers
IL they would protect themselves
against dishonest patrons.
Persons Trespasslng on these Prem
Ises will be Prosecuted to the Full Ex-
tent Of the Law.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-03-18

The minder. Eeb.. lecture course com
mit,ce says OF Alton Packard: In our
two years course Of ten entertainments
in which we had men Of national rep
utation. no entertainment has mot with as
universal approval as did that OF Mr..
Packard
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-03-18

Miss Thede and her trimmer. Miss Par
son, have just returned from Pueblo and
Denver where they have been preparing
for their spring trade. Apprentice wan ted
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-03-18
Notice of Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that the business
conducted at 5o6 South Main street and
known as the Opera House Cafe. opera
ted under the firm name Of Forbes &;
Blinn. has this day dissolved partnership,
]. J. Blinn retiring from the business. c.
B. Forbes will continue the business
alone. All accounts due the firm are to
be collected by c. 3. Forbes and all bills
against the firm will be settled by c. B
Forbes. Signed, c. B. Forbes.
42-44 J. J. Blinn.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-03-18

Our lady readers who are planning for
new spring hats will be Interested in
Miss Cline's ad in another column.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-03-18

Please remember the date Millinery
Opening at Miss Ella Cine's, Friday and
Saturday, March 25 and 26.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-03-18

Gladiola Bulbs. red and white at Bur-
rell's or Mrs. Flora Kelsays miles south
42-45
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-03-18

A dead Ca, is about as worthless a
piece o. property az can be found. ye,
when msdo tho basis Of practical ickc
gsts gosa citizens bafsro the police court.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-03-18

Bulk Sauerkraut. Pickles and Olives a
the Kinney Grocery Company.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-03-18

VEGETABLES, full line at reasona-
Bile prices at Kimzeys.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-03-18
FIrs, Christian Science Society.
German Baptist Brethren.

Services every Sunday ss follows.
S. ,dpY school a. 1000 a. M; preaching
sdr'ices at 1880 a. M. l.yenlng services
at z:5o. Minister'S: G. E. Studebasor.
G. NevinEcr. J. C. Fundorburgh. J. n.
Elliott. Miss Emma Fisher. suporintend-
ent OF Sunday school.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-03-18
Live We'll Next Sunday.

c. 3. Forbes invites the public to try
Sunday dinner a, his restaurant when
the following menu will be served:
= + +
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-03-18

Some ranchman wanting girl for gen.
eral housework at $3.50 to 81 per week
can hear of such party by calling
at the Enterprise Office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-03-18

under Rocky Ford ditch to rent immedi-
ately, in whole or in part. Four room
house. Apply to American Beet Sugar
Company. 42-43
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-03-18
CHURCH NEWS
Presbyterian Church.

Regular services a, the FRS, Pfssby-.
tefian church next Sunday al usual hours
The pulpit will be occupied by Miss
Edith Hughes. Of Brigham City. Utah.
Who will speak on the Mormon question.
Mss Hughes has been serving for several
Years as a missionary among the Nor
mons and speaks from personal kHowl-
sdge and experience. All who can possl-
! BY do so should hear her.
The choir will sing Send Out Thy
Light" by Parks in the morning. In the
evening they will render The Cross in
the Field by Lorenz. and Mrs. W. r.
Hsrdey will sing an alto solo. Savior.
Breathe an Evening Blessing" AL are
cordially invited.
Baptist Church.
Dr.. Grees- will preach H.orning and
evening.
Christian Church.
Regular services morning and evening.
Morning subject. Chris, Of Prophecy.
Msthodise Church.
Morning. Job in Modern Parable"
Hymns 752. 7SZ. z97.
Evening. preaching by Chancellor bueh-
tsl Of Denver University. Hymns SIG.
+69. &5$.
Epwor,h League topic. Little Grea,
Things" Welcome to all services.
81. Matthew'S chvreh-Episeopai.
Regular services Sunday at II a. IN.
and .. m. Sunday school a; 10 a. m.
Rev. Mr.. vesey Of La Jun,a who ~ill
have temporary charge. was In Rocky
Ford yesterday. He expressed himself!
as highly pleased with tho appearance Of
our city and also at tho pfospee, for
growth in tho church.
First Christian Science Society.
Old @. a. r. hall. North Man St. Sun
day service | | .. m. Subject, Reality -
Tcs,monial meeting Wednesday . p. IN.
AL arc welcome.
Annie Lcaisc Norris. First Reader.
Seventh Day Adventist.
Meet every Sabbath Saturday at tho
residence Of tho pastor. 5o5 South 9Th
street. Sunday school a. am: services
Immediately following.
Prayer meeting every Friday night
George N. Away. Pastor.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-03-18

FOR SALE, one Phaeton in good con-
dition; one Jewell Range in use six months.
42-45 Fl. o. Brown.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-03-18

FOR RENT. / o acres x miles east Of
Rocky Ford. No house. Full water
rights. For information call at Enterprise
office, 42tl
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-03-18
SUNDAY SUPPER MENU.
New Goods in All Lines.

Csc Madras and Pique White Goods
from Sc to lec yd, at
Ramsay g. Byars.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-03-18

FOR SALE. Fine Brood Mare, LOO
pounds. Call on Rocky Ford Hardware
Co. 42-tf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-03-18
Carpet and Curtain Sale.

New lot at low prices.
25c Cotton Carpet, special ------ l Sc yd
SOC Wool -. 33c yd
z5e Extra Wool Carpet. yd.
Good assortment in patterns at
Ramsay & Byars.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-03-18

FOR SALE. few lbs. choice Kleckley
sweet Watermelon seed. j. Rechenbach.
one mile west OF postoffice. 42-44
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-03-18

Burrell's proposition on growing seeds
will please you.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-03-18

Big lot new Lace Curtains. See how
they look at close price. 4zc to S4.5e
pair at Ramsay g. Byars.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-03-18

For Sale.
Wardwell Wax Beans.
Pie Plant Roots.
Satisfy or Vegetable Oyster,
F w Manu-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-03-18
For Sal.

F. G. Thede G. Co. will show a COM
plete line of Spring Millinery March 26.