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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-09-22
Curious Fact.

"It seems curious to me-" said Presi-
dent Foster, of the California North
western Railroad, at the New Willard
''that the great places of historic inter-
est in the immediate vicinity of wash
ington are so poorly advertised.
UNLESS q man knows the history OF
the nation from Colonial days down to
this era he can form no conception or
what attractions there are almost at
the doors of the National Capital. He
may. indeed, as I came near doing
visit Washington without visiting
either Arlington or Mount Vernop, not
to speak of Gettysburg or Fredericks-
burg. I am glad to say that got in
formation of these places, but 1t was
more the result Of accident than any
thing else, and so made the Pilgrim
age, greatly to the joy of my family
and myself.
1.-THE point I want to make is that
people here, and likewise the railroads.
seem to take it for granted that stran-
GERS who live thousands Of miles away
know all the scenes Of interest in and
about Washington and therefore make
no effort to induce them to go there.
This is a serious error. and can't be
remedied too soon. The other day
when I journeyed to Gettysburg and
noticed how few were my companions
on the journey to one of the greatest
battlefields of history 1 could not help
but think that there was some local
fault. With the multitudes who visit
Washington there should not be day
in the yeaf that trains out Of the Capt.
tail failed to carry loads of sightseers
to this memorable spot."-Washington
Post
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New School Libraries.

Columbia, Special.-Superintendent
of Education Martin has given out the
following:
The following list shows the number
Of rural libraries established this year,
and the number yet to be established
in each county in order to receive
the benefit Of the appropriation for
1904, under the Aull Library Act.
Supt. Martin is anxious, now that
the county campaigns are over, for
the county superintendent, teachers
and patrons Of each county to bestir
themselves in order that none Of this
appropriation may be lost in any
county at the expiration Of the time,
December 81, Of this year. Each
county is entitled to twelve libraries
under this act, and should by all
r:eans avail themselves of this rare
opportunity of outside aid before it is
too late.
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The Benefits Of a Hobby.

How often does one hear the express
sion. 'Oh, that is so and SOS hobby"
spoken rather disparagingly. 1t is the
tendency Of the average mind to re-
gard a person who has pronounced
enthusiasm as a species Of harmless
lunatic. rather to be pitied. The truth
Of the matter is, however, that any one
who has any especial fad is greatly to
be envied, as it probably provides
more interest and amusement for its
possessor than anything else. Any de-
cided interest in life, whether it is dig
nifed by the name OF an occupation'
or is simply an enthusiasm, or even
mentioned slightingly as a fad, is emf
nently desirable.
81 have never seen genuine collec-
tor that is not happy when he is al
lowed by circumstances to crafty his
tastes" remarked student Of human
nature, "and a bent in that direction
should always be encouraged. 1t Is
curious phase Of our humanity that we
will work diligently to make provision
for our material needs when we are
old and quite neglect to store up men,
tai resources that will interest and
amuse us until we are called hence
Indianapolis News.
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Fish Diet.

Fish is excellent food either in sum-
mer or winter. But the notion that 1t
specially "makes brain" or Is particu-
larly nerve food" is erroneous.
It is true that it contains phosphorus.
But it does not contain 1t In free
state. The notion that fish contains ex'
cessive phosphorus had no doubt Its
origin in the glowing phosphorescence
Of fish in the dark. This phosphores-
cence is due not to phosphorus at ALL
but to micro-organisms.
But fish offers the best of diet and
cannot be too highly recommended both
on account of its constituents and its
dicestibility.-Boston Globe.
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Griddled Potatoes-Have cold, boiled
potatoes and cut in long, rather thin
slices. Dip them in melted butter.
sprinkle with salt and paprika. Broil
and when serving garnish with
chopped chives.
White Meat Mixture-Cut into dice
three ounces Of cold chicken, rabbit
or any other white meat with two
ounces Of cooked ham or tongue and
two hard-boiled eggs. Heat this with
any kind Of white sauce and season
with salt and pepper. Any kind Of
cold meat may be used in this way,
varying the sauce.
Beef Roll-Beef roll is more substan-
tial than potted meat, and is not trou-
blesome to pack. One pound Of beef
steak, one pound Of uncooked ham or
bacon. half a pound Of bread crumbs,
two eggs, a small grated nutmeg,
little mace, salt and pepper to taste.
glaze. Chop the meat very finely, or
put it through mincing machine, also
the ham and bacon. Put all the ingre-
dients. except the glaze, in basin and
mix thoroughly. Shape the mixture
into roll, tie in a pudding cloth as
you would do a rolly-polly. Boil in the
stock pot for three hours. Undo the
cloth and reroll the meat very tightly
In il. Put the beef roll on a dish with
another dish on top, on which place
two weights. Let it stand till cold,
brush over with melted glaze and
leave till set
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-09-22
Reviving Fac I'd Carpets.

After sweeping the carpet, rub It
over with cloth wrung out in vinegar
and water, and II possible do not let
1t be walked upon until it is dry. says
the Chicago News. The quantity Of
vinegar is teacupful to pail Of
warm water and this treatment often
has a wonderfully good effect in re-
viving the faded color Of an old car
pet.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-09-22
To Keep Young.

Simple diet, plain living. active out
door work or walking and absence OF
worry give conditions that will deYel-
op the best physical and moral possibil-
tiles within one. We are all prone to
exhaust nerve force over petty cares.
We get excited If the rooms are not
properly busted; we put too much Of
ourselves into our household work;
we do not want to learn to simplify;
we do not always take the "forty
winks" early in the afternoon. These
are some Of the causes Of age, and we
can avoid them just as we can learn
to sometimes be idle and at all times
be observation-disclosures.
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H@ FR1zES kN
MAAEAsSleMS

Skirts, while palmer in treatment,
are fuller and more extended than
ever.
Figured piques are making smart
little outing dresses for women who
know.
The finer the fabric the better the
blouse will look If made int the tiniest
tucks.
The Greek key design in braiding or
embroidery is much favored bg French
dressmakers.
Dove gray chiffon made over silver
gauze combines beauty and service in
q summer frock.
MitS are not universally worn, but
many fashionable women have taken
them up for wear with elbow sleeves.
Many of the new gloves are lined
with contrasting color or have q frill
Of lace set on with shirred ribbons and
falling over the glove tops.
Sleeve frills have lost caste because
of excessive popularity. and turned
back cuffs of directoire suggestion are
having great vogue as sleeve finish.
The bird of paradise waves upon a
majority Of the handsonest directcire
hats worn by Parisiennes. It will
probably be- adopted here IN the au-
tuml.
The new coaching parasolS are Of
very heavy silk in plain color. with e1-
ceedingly long wooden handles match
ing the silk in colcr and tied with q
big bow of silk like the cover.
The indications are that the new
shades called mulberry will be popular
colorings in the autumn, and that the
warm browns and reseda greens will
renew their last seasons success.
"Cretes" are one Of the latest devel.
opnerts of 1890 trimmings. They are
merely scalloped frills Of sit! shirred
and set on upside down. So that they
stand up like exaggerated headings.
One Of the latest Innovations in om-
bre or shaded effects is shown in the
shaded sashes, which are Of faintest
hue about the waist, but gradually
deepen to a dark shade Of the same
color at the ends.
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Giving Away Clothes.

There are two ways Of giving away
old things a moral and immerai. Those
who are guilty of the latter are the peo-
pie who use the poor as sort OF gar
bage barrel, something in which to
dump everything that Is useless. They
are the people who give to their wash
erwoman old ball frocks and soiled
white satin slippers and things too
ragged for any human being to make
use of. They are the people-it seems
incredible, but it is true-whs careful
ly cut off all the buttons on any gar
ment that is to be given away, and
never think Of mending anything. With
such persons giving is not virtue, but
a convenience. They feel they can
rid themselves Of much rubbish and
yet obtain a reputation for charity. A
raw of illumination on this subject was
obtained by one woman on seeing
busy house mother darning some 01d
stockings q
81 must get these finished" said this
latter. II want to send them down to
Mrs. mentioning a pensioneS to-day"
"You don't mean to say you darn the
stockings you give away" exclaimed
the visitor.
"Why, of course, I do." was the re-
ply. "They are generally tee busy or
too careless to do it themselves"
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RESULT OF SECOND PRIMARY
Returns Received From Every County
in the State.

in the State.
The returns received Wednesday
night from all parts of the State are In
complete and the results are still In
doubt except in the 9Th Congressional
district where the election OF ]. E. Ellie
be is admitted by a safe majority even
by his opponent, ]. W. Ragsdale.
Mr.. Ellerbe will succeed the Hon.
Robt. B. Scarborough who declined to
enter the race for denomination.
An Official count will be necessary to
decide the contest for railroad commits
sioner. Earle leads Mobley by nearly
1000 votes, but the votes reported are
principally from the cities and towns.
and when the rural vote comes In the
result may be different
1t is not probable that the total vote
will approximate $4,000 and in many
counties the greatest Indifference was
manifest.
In the 5th judician district Thinner
man is far In the lead for solicitor, and
will probably be elected over Rembert.
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How Woman Can Develop Herself.

In the Woman's Journal, Charlotte
Perkins Gilman urges women to take
more leisure for their own develop
ment. She suggests the formation Of
neighborhood clubs. With what de-
finite purpose? Nothing more definite
than the keeping alive Of the individ-
ual soul.
1t might grow into something de-
finite as the weeks went on. Begin
ming with a comparison of the best
thoughts that had struck them during
a weeks miscellaneous reading. they
might form into little groups and take
certain kinds Of reading together,
spreading indefinitely that way.
One might suggest, as a vital sub
ject for most women to study, Their
own business" to learn, for instance.
whether it is really necessary for so
many more to be sick; whether it is
really necessary for each lonely woman
to spend her lonely life in doing house
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-09-22
Two Neglected Duties.

"My top bureau drawer and my let
tiers are the two ends Of my duties that
are oftenest neglected" wrote clev.
er busy woman to a long-suffering cor
respondent, "the reason being. l sup
pose, that they are the two things that
would not turn over to any one else"
One of the many excellent Victorian
traditions which a more forward and
careless generation is beginning to dis
regard is the sacredness OF correspond
ence, it having always been one OF the
shibboleths of every well-born, we'll
bred British female that she should
sit down at her Davenport" directly
after breakfast for an hour or so and
answer her notes and letters. Victoria
the Good certainly had her young wo-
mankind in good training. an infiu-
ence which extended itself to the leis-
ure class Of America, and it Is a great
pity to see so many Of the excellent
precepts and habits which used to be
an integral part of the best develop
ment Of a young woman Of the better
class falling into disuse. 1t is rather
the fashion to say nowadays that the
strict conventionality Of the Victorian
era that kept everything within its di-
rect bounds was narrowing in the eff
fects; but it is greatly to be questioned
whether the "go as you please" latter
day methods produce as desirable re-
sults.-Indianapolis News.
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Outing Hats.

Felt hats for outing wear have ap>
peared in the shops. Most Of them are
on the broad fiat sailor order. bird
trimmed and mostly white.
Another style is mannish or foreign
looking. These have round crowns
like buns or overturned bowls. The
brim is bound with leather, and the
crown spanned by leather belt.
One had crown Of seal brown and
q rolled and twisted brim Of tan en-
circled with folds Of brown and orange
velvet, finished with an orange POM
pom.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-09-22
A Concealer.

Trunk covers are useful even to the
stay -at-homes. A simple kind is a
large oblong denim-one seen recently
was in red-the edges buttonholed all
around in white, long and short stitch
and large initial worked to come on
the top of the trunk. This not only
covers the trunk when closed, but is
useful to throw over trays or the open
trunk when interrupted in process Of
burrowing or packing. =. .--sa;sssa
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-09-22
The MOD Wringer.

The mop has to be wrung, and there
are a dozen ways Of wringing it. Al
most any one who has had the un.
pleasant duty Of wringing mop has
adopted method Of her own for clear
ing the mop Of the unclean water. A
mechanical wringer seems to possess
Z good deal of merit. Two rollers
working in the upper part Of the pail
and between which the wringer is
placed, are brought together by a sys-
tenn of levers, pressing the water from
the meshes of the mop. The lever Is
conveniently placed on the outside OF
the pail and is operated by the foot
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-09-22
1H: MAKING OF THE FLAG.

How did we make the flag
By rule?
By compass, and square, and line!
With psttern and thread, and the semp-
ster's tool,
To follow the plain design?
Was it only the lore that the craftsman
knew
That gave US the red, and the white, and
blue?
How did we make the Rage
Not all
By measuring stitch and seam;
Tor part of it came from country call
And rart of it is a dream
Is a vision that led brave souls aright, :.
And gave us the red, and the blue, and
white.
How did we make the flag?
In peace
We fashioned it fold on fold:
In war it was blent with grim caprice
The drums in their summons rolled. :,
Twas the courage alike of the quick and
That gave us the blue, and the white, and
red.
Hsw did we make the flag?
Twas thus
It came to its grace and worth;
Through ali that is the good in the souls
Of US
The banner has had its birth;
Twas the holier strength of the purpose
true
That gave US the red and the white, and
blue.
Thus have we made the flag,
All, no!
\ By colors that will not fade,
BY sinuous sweep and by deathless glow,
'Tis us that the flag has made!
And it whispers to-day to each star-told
State:
A'Ysu must hold me high and must keep
nae great"
Chicago Tribune.
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which did not, however, prevent the
knots from being very securely tied.
Then he sent him back to his castle.
AS for Angelique, he took her upon hit
own horse and rode away with her
But it was their fate to be caught
and they We're"
"When" inquired the abbe.
"The next day, or the day after.
Then followed a year in : dungeon OF
the Bastile for the poor Ferraille.
They thought so long an imprisonment
would cool his fiery blood. and at the
end Of that time he was set at liberty.
Hardincourt, warned Of his freedom
and acting like a prudent father. con-
sidered it advisable to multiply his
precautions.
"Angelique never went out alon&
Even when she went to church OF
walked in the park, she was constantly
guarded by two footmen, armed with
formidable swords. But Ferraille was
not to be deferred by so little.
"'There are only two Of them, he
said to himself. 4 don't need any help
with them. And alone, like lion, he
threw himself upon the bodyguard, se-
yerely wounding the first and killing
the second, and for the third time he
rode away with Angelique before him.
The father started in pursuit. and. as
before, found them, for they were not
people who could pass unnoticed."
"Did he catch them the next day?'
inquired the able.
"No, not for several days. Then An
gelique and Ferraille were brought
back to the chateau and to the assem-
bled family council.
"What punishment could they infict
upon these incorrigible young people!
The father maintained that it should
be something terrible, but Angellque
had a grandmother very much like
herself, whom age had rendered m
dulgent toward the follies of youth.
"She observed that two years had
now passed since Ferraille had made
his first proposal for the hand Of An
gelique; that he had reached a mans
age and had shown by his conduct, ir-
regular to be sure. but certainly con.
vincing, how much he loved Angel
ique; and finally, in all his adventures
he had shown himself a brave and per-
feet gentleman.
"She concluded by saying that her
advice was to marry them. All the Ia
dies were Of the same opinion and the
men were not slow in agreeing with
her. Ferraille married my ancestor.
"Now, do you see anything immoral
in this elopement? Do you not see
that the tradition Of elopement was a
good one, forming and e1tolling as 1t
did, the two great virtues of constancy
and bravery? 1t celebrated love.
which is o virtue almost divine"
II bow before your excellent rea-
sons. Truly. there is nothing immoral
in the story you have just related to
me-"
"Just what I thought" said the old
Duchess triumphantly. Il tell you it
is great misfortune for this century
that the days Of elopements are dead"
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Imnortanoe Of Flower Holders.

The vessel in which you put your
flowers has much to do witt their eff
feet. Long stemmed ones Of steady
habit, like the lily, will be spoiled If
low vases are used. Flowers with
short stems are always unsatsfac-
tory in anything but low bowls or
shallow vessels, says the Ladies
World. Color must also be taken into
consideration. A blue china bowl may
be pleasing when filled with yellow
roses, but put pink roses into it and
you get discord. AS general thing.
a crystal vase or a cut-glass bowl will
be found more satisfactory than any
colored vessel, because when these are
used there can be no clash of color
no striving for predominance in hue
or tone between the flowers and their
receptacle. Where colored vessels are
used, great care must be taken to Sc
cure proper contrast and entire har-
mony.
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italian Cotton Industry.

The cotton industry OF Italy increases
in importance, and is distributed
among 73O factories, employing more
than $4,000 hands. More than half
the factories are operated by steam.
the remainder by electricity and by
draulic power. Out of $4,000 looms
employed 10000 are mechanical.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-09-22
New Enterprises.

The following commissions and char
ters were issued by the Secretary OF
State:
The Camden Wholesale Grocery
Company was given a commission yes
lerday. Capital stock $4,000; corpora
tors. F. NJ. Wooten, of Monroe, N. c.,
and w. R. DeLoach, of Camden.
A charter was issued to the P. A.
Hodges Manufacturing Company, OF
Bennettsyille. The officers are P. A..
Hodges, president and ]. L. Ingram sec
retary and treasurer.
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Foreign Born New Workers.

In 1900 the number of foreign born
in New York of all races was 1,270,0S0.
Of these 232,343 were Germans. 2I5..
102 Irish and 145,433 Italian. Since
then the Italians have more than dou.
bled in number, but the increase in the
two other races has been small rela.
lively.
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Household
Matters
Good to Know.

Try turpentine to remove the brown
spots from lamp chimneys.
To wash silk ribbons, wash and rinse
thoroughly, iron while wet and rub
until stiffness is removed, after which
press again.
To give a fine flavor and good color
to a meat roast, add to the water for
basting one tablespoon sugar.
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work eighteen hours day; whether
husbands are best cared for and made
happy by the present system Of house
keeping; whether, in short, united wo-
manhood cannot do better and more
easily What separate womanhoed fnds
so hard and does SO ineffectaalfg.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-09-22
Quilting.


How many have found quilting on
the machine easy? Having pieced
your quilt and put it together the pro-
per size, get your lining ready. and
with a paper of pins and the wadding
at hand you are ready for work. Lay
the quilt down right side upon the
floor, and stretch out perfectly straight.
Upon this lay the wadding out in
lengths till all is covered. You next
stretch the lining, right side up, over
the wadding, when you begin the pin
ming at intervals Of every six or eight
inches, rolling up the quilt as it is
pinned, until you get it all we'll togeth-
er, ready to take to the machine. Be
gin stitching straight across one end.
and 90 on and on, removing the pins
as you come to them, and rolling up
the stitched part as soon as it gets
unhandy. With the assistance Of one
person to help hold it in place a large
quilt may be quilted in three hours
and finished up even to binding in an
afternoon.-Mrs John F. Payne, in The
Epitomist.
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According to a letter from Valdez,
Mt. Wrangel, the Alaskan volcano has
been IN errNp.ion.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-09-03
ClouInr PrIces.

The following are the closing prices reported by Prince & Whitely. Bankers and Brokers, 25. Broadway, New York, and 15 Center street, New Haven, Conn.
 ..z- Bid. Asked
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-09-03

Pacific was bought in the belief that the return Of a prominent interest in that property would soon be followed by another upward movement. Very substantial gains in General Electric and Westinghouse Electric were the features of the special group. Pennsyl- vania and the Wabash issues were at improved prices in spite of adverse traffic returns that of Pennsylvania for the seven months ending July 31 being especially unfaYorable. There were some reactions in the afternoon, but these were offset by gains in such standard issues at Louisville and Nashville, New York Central and Chi cago and Northwestern common and preferred. The break in cotton and the tremendous selling movement in that staple were without marked effect on prices of stoekgs. In the late trading there was extensive buying of Reading and the Metropolitan issues St. Paul, Missouri Pacific and dexican Central were also bought in round lots at higher prices. The closing was active and strong. A conservative estimate of the weeks money movements indi- cates loss os not less than s2,25O, 900 to the banks.
 The bond market reflected the strength os stocks. Total sales (par yalue) amounted tor $557O.O0O.