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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-03-28
Dividing a Journey.

An Englishman was sent out Oh a
journey to take a parcel to a place
about twelve miles from Maldon,
Essex, a little town near the coast.
As he started rather late in the day
his master was surprised to see him
back soon after dark. ''You surely
haven't been there and back" his
employer said to him. "No, no,
MASTER" the man replied; "I got
halfway theer, and it began to git
dark, so 1 com'd back agin. I'll
goo t'other half termorrer."
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-03-28
A NATIONAL TRAGEDY.
Dramatic Scene at the Degradation Of
Captain Dreyfus.

Nine o'clock; General Darras
draws his sword; orders ring out;
the infantrv,nen shoulder arms;
the sabers of the cavalry gleam; at
the far edge of the field a little
group appears. 1t is made up of
four artillerymen in somber dol
mans. In the center is Dreyfus.
the light flashing on his sword, on
the three gold galloons that mark
his rank. Beside him strides the
adjutant of the guard, the cxecu-
toner of the military decree, a
giant of a man, cloaked, plumed,
glorious. The little group comes
obliquely across the naked field.
The TRAITORS" step is firm, his head
is high, his left hand grasps the hilt
of his sword. Without the mob
lifts its dull clamor, the sulky growl
of 5000 alcoholic throats. Where
the general sits on his horse the
little group halts. The cannoneers
fall back, and Dreyfus stands alone.
Very small he seems; motionless,
cut in steel. And the general
speaks:
'Dreyfus, you are unworthy to
bear arms. In the name of the
French republic l degrade you!'
Then the desolate man raises
suddenly his arms to heaven and
cries with loud voice, 81 am inno-
cent?
As sudden is the roar that comes
from the Latin mob, surging
against the iron fence, Death"
and "Judas!" and "Traitor" A ST.
lenre more terrible than The roar
of the mob falls as the executioner
steps forward, strips off the epau-
lets, the gold braid, the gold but
ensigns of a mans honor
and breaks across his knee the SOL
dier's sword. And Dreyfus stands
immobile, beaten upon by all the
winds of fate. Only when the sword
snaps in twain a great cry comes
from him-a male cry, sonorous and
stern:
"On the heads of my wife and
children ] swear l am innocent! l
swear it! Vive la France!"
And the mob, in the streets, at
the gates, on the roof tops, howls:
Death! Death" 1t is the an.
swer Of. France. The parade begins.
The little group is led now by two
officers of the Republican guard.
Slowly it passes the long files of the
soldiery, just beyond sword reach
lest an impulsive saber should reach
the TRAITORS" heart. The little
man is dressed in black rags now.
But he marches steadily, his head
erect. There is not quiver in him,
so firm is his drilled courage Of a
soldier. When he passes the fence,
behind which the mob seethes, he
cries once more his innocence and
"Vive la Francew What he says
they cannot hear, but they answer
him with crucifying clalnor. To
the journalists he says, "Tell
France l am innocentw And they
call him "Judas" and "traitor." Not
once does he lower his head in this
grim parade of agony. Not once
does he give way to fear or anger:
As though he had made himself
iron, he passes, proclaiming his
guiltless honor and his love for
France.-Vance Thompson in Sue
cess Magazine.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-03-28
The Tired Feeling

is cured by Lippman's Great Rem
edy, it also cures Neuralgia and
Violent Headache. 1t feeds the
nerves, makes the blood rich and the
patient strong. If YOU would be
we'll and happy use p P ?, Lipp-
mans Great Remedy. Sold by " l.
Wallace.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-03-28
CURRENT news ITEMS
in LAKE CITY.
new CHIEF OF POLICE-FIRE DES-
, ~IROYS BARN And STABLES
TOWN TO DUILD ENGINE HOUSE.

LAKE CITY, March 26:-Mr a
q kollock, editor OF The Dar-
lin@ton News, spent Monday III
town on business.
Mr S b Rodgers has been
elected chief of the police force
and took charge of his office
Monday. We believe that he is
Just the right man for the place
and are confident he will dis.
charge his duties to the salts
faction of everybody, except the
evil-doers.
DR. A H Williams spent a por-
ton of last week in Charleston.
The Improvement in the mat
ter of trains coming according
to schedule is really most mark
ed. Strange as it may seem,
last Monday the old "hsh
special" actually arrived on
time. If this has happened be.
fore during 1907, it can not be re-
called. Is it possible that the
railroad people who control
this matter have come to the
conclusion at last that the local
travelling public are worthy OF
consideration? Well, we'll, won.
ders seem to be coming with a
rush.
Presiding Elder Meadows, of
the Florence district, was in
town Sunday on his way home
from the lower part of Florence
county, where he had been at
tending district conference.
Mr. M A Thomas went to Cot
tageville, Colleton county, last
week to visit his daughter. Mrs
Ell Willis.
Hon J G Lanham, of Summer
ton, was welcomed here Friday
last. His visits are a genuine
pleasure to us all and We only
wish they were closer together
The bNn and stables in the
rear Of Mr. Fuller Rickenbaker's
dwelling were destroyed Thurs
day night of last week. The fire
started inside of the barn and
it's origin is a mystery. When
discovered about 9 O'Clock too
much headway had been made
to extinguish the fire, but it was
confined to this one building.
The loss was not heavy, as the
buildings were not costly and
all of the contents, except a little
feed and some old harness, were
removed.
The drought in this section is
beginning to cause some worry.
Everything is needing a little
rain and the danger of fires is
very great, owing to the extreme
dryness, combined with the high
winds, which are almost daily.
The town council has secured
a lot between the Sturgeon hotel
and the "Miles' house, upon
which fire engine house will
be built at once. The building
will be of iron and large enough
to accommodate the engine,
hose-cart, reels, trucks, ladders,
etc, and will be surmounted by a
tower for the alarm bell and
hose drying racks. This loca-
ton is in the center of the busi-
ness district and is therefore
we'll adapted to the purpose.
w. L. B.
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Teachers Examination

Notice is hereby given that the regu-
lar teachers examination will be held
in the court house at Kingstree, S. o.,
on Friday, April 10, 1907. The usual
hours will be observed.
Attention is called to the fact that by
regulation of the State Board of Educa-
tion the dates Of teachers examina-
tons will hereafter be on the third Fri
days in April and October.
]. q. MCCULLOUGH,
Co. Supt. Education,
3>I4-3t.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-03-28

THE RECORD wants correspond
ents at the following postoffices:
Cades, Greelyville, Trio, Gourdin,
Leo, Benson, Scranton and any
other office where we ale not now
represented. Write for terms. If.
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ECZEr1A and PILE CURE

rnrT knowing what it was to suffer,
kHk | will give FREE of CHARGE,
tnLt to any afflicted positive cure
for Eczema. Salt Rheum, Ersypelas,
Piles and Skin Diseases. Instant re-
lief. Don't suffer longer. Write F
w WILLIAMS. 400 Manhattan Avenue,
sew York. Enclose stamp.
N16-1 yr.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-03-28
Statement OF the Condition OF
The Bank of KingStree,
kinsStree, S. c.

kinsstree, Sc.
At the Close of Business March 18th,
1907
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts, Sl27,3l3 o.
Oy erdraftS, io4 ~
Ranking House, 2,l55 II
Furniture and Fixtures, 1851 2o
Due from Banks and Bankers, 81, "a 10
Currency, 2,Sto 0o 0o
Gold, loo w
silver. Nickels and Pennies, 1922 Vi
Checks and Cash Items, o6S ol
Total. S172, $40 03
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock Paid in, $50, 900 90
Surplus Fund. 7,oo0 w
S Exnenses and Taxes Paid, 2,a65 Sc
Due 10 Banks and Bankers, 34l Il
Individual Deposits Subject
to Check, 52,6t3 90
S.vinos lJenosits. Co. .434 81
Cacb;er,s Checks. 433 SO
Notes ana Bills heolScollllleu' 1o''oo V"
Total, Sl12. 6:o U"
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of Williamsburg.
Before me- came l. H Fairey, Cashier
of The Bank of Kingstree who, being
duly sworn, says the above and fore.
going statement is true condition of
SAID Bank. as shown by the books of
file in said bank.
LHF FAIREY, Cashier.
Sworn to and subAcribed before me,
this 22nd day of March, 1907.
FW FAIREY, IL 81 N. P. for :. c.
CORRECT ATTEST:
RH Kellahan,
John A Kelley,
DC Scott,
Directors.
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STATE UF sc UTH CAROLINE \
County of Williamsburg.

County of Williamsburg.
Before tie came l. II Little, Cashier,
Bank of Scranton, who, being duly
sworn, says that the above and fore
going statement is true condition of
said Bank, as shown hS the books of
tile in said bank.
L II LITTLE, Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before
me, this 23rd day of March, 1907.
WM. X. SINGLETARY,
Notary Public for S. {.
Correct Attest:
4 Il CANNON,
G. II PATE.
Directors.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of Williamsburg.
Before me came E w Yates, Cashier
of the Bank IF Lake City, who, being
duly sworn, says that the above and
foregoing statement is true CONDITION
of said Bank, as shown by the books OF
file in said bank.
EW YATES, Cashier.
Bank of Lake City.
Sworn to and subscribed befOre me
this 22nd dav of March. 1907.
s1,aiy RE HS5hEY: P9BIias :. c. LIS !
Correct Attest;
A H Williams,
w T ASkins.
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HELP IS OFFERED

TO WORTHY YOUNG PEOPLE
W., .,.os.,,, reouest all Young persons no r'r::ne
I.;toJ t.c:+ rnears or education, wio " L,n -
oo.ain & tsorcus& business training and good rc;I.
tion, to write b. first mail fo- our Pr"fs heh -Iao
oirc.. Success. inacoerdon rra'dt " i'f''''
a-c gaa.a.:.:se,. Dor. I:"!. 49, a.
TL. Gala. Cr:i-cc5 Co-.cSe, !--Saa' ~
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Statement Of the Condition Of
The Bank Of Scranton,
Scranton, S. c.

Scranton, S. c.
At the close of business, March 10Th,
1907.
Resources
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-03-28

Resources
h oans and Discounts ts........ SO, 393 SO
OveFdraftS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., 229 20
Furniture Fixtures and Ex-
Lenses ........ Ofo 30
Due from Banks and Bankers, 9,3l1 AZ
Currency, Observation-Disclosures. 719 90
Silver, NickelS and Pennies. 7S5 G9
Checks and Cash Items. % o.
Total .sel, ,1GS 81
Liabilities
Capital Stock Paid in, S.. $50 0O
:" byLote.... 1850 90
Undivided Profits, less Cur
rent Expenses and Taxes
paid, ,................. IA o3
Individual Deposits Subject
to Check, k,.................. 1881 Is
Savings Deposits ..... 1.O42 81
Total. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. S2l ,l6S 81
STATE Sc IrTH CAROLINA,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-10
CHAPTER XIII.
MASSACRE AND REVENGE.

Under the wise administration OF Governor Yeardey in
three years the Virginia Colony had reached very high
OF thrift and prosperity There something like four
thousand Engishmen in the colony Plantations had been
oil the James River reaching around Hampton and Newport
News to Chesapeake Bay Everywhere the evidences
of contentent and prosperity The James River flecked
with the sails of vessels bringing and carrying to
and from the colony In the last three there had
been especial development in several directions The General
determination and patriotic pride With its establishment
there had self-reliance and feeling of competency
that the Of increasing STRENGTH and stability
There had sprung between the colony and the old country
returns from its cultivation that many Of the most substantial
class from the old country attracted to the colony
Within three years. with unwoned dispatch, these people
being established upon large and thrifty plantations
With the coming Of the maids in 1919 the nome life Of
the colony had undergone great change Homes had been
dustres incident domestic life The prospect OF
unusual and there seemed to be the horizon moth
ing prophetic OF serious setback the history OF the
colony Upon the marriage OF Pocahontas with Rofe, It
seemed though amcabe relations to be indeed
tanned between the The Indians longer
feared BY the white settlers The frest Of traffic and
intercourse maintained between the two There
visitation of the Indians the settlement OF
the whites where they had cordial welcome and where they
allowed the largest liberties The wise regulations
use especially had there been violation Of the law pro-
hibng the sale OF firearms, until here and there in every
group OF Indians there might be found firearms in the Of
which they had become wonderfully expert 1t said that
Governor Yeardley himself kept Indian supplied
with firearms in order that game might be procured for his
use This had been done so gradually that no one
of how about that there had been put nothe
hands of people liable to become their enemies at any time
these implements OF destruction, But quiet had been
the demeanor Of the Indians. kindly the treatment Of the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-10

whites their hands many the tokens Of cordial good
will that all suspicion OF hatred treachery their
began to be Of conspiracy the Indians threat
enng the lives Of the coonists and the destruction OF their
institutions, there widespread skepticism
Powhatan died in 1913 about year after the death Of
Pocaonas But before his death he had abdicaed in favor
of his brother Optchapan who is described being IAN old
and inert man.. He deposed by Opechancanough
There is tradition to the effect that this latter not
really brother Of Powhaan indeed Vrgnian at all
but mysterious and stalwat stranger from south-
western country who, by the sheer force Of his native
ability became the head Of the federated tribes which
Powhatan had ruled
We have already that Powhatan being distressed
the fact that seemed him that the coming of the
whites meant contest for the lands of Virginia Doubtless,
in his view it inevitable that later serious
encounter be had the Of which would be either
that the whites would be driven into the the Indians
pushed westward into the interior But he old and in
disposed to hasten the encounter and thought to be wise
tor him and his people, long he lived to be amcabe
terms with the white settlers.
When Opechancanough became "Powhatan, he
in the meridian of his years. full OF strength and daring
He did not fail to oresce OF to prepare for the inevitable
conflict There evidence that early in his reign he began
to plan for the destruction Of the white settlers of the Vr
gna Colony. It to him that he might by con-
ccred vigorous and sudden blow accomplish the destruction
most cunning and patient he gave himself to the
accomplishment of this wicked and bloody task With
sumae diplomacy he brought tribe after tribe of the scat
tered Indians into the scheme and compact of For four
spacy and the maturing OF his plan OF campaign In most
marvellous way the scattered hosts Of sayages made
ready for the delivering of the blow that should fall upon the
uns,spectg and npreparcd settlers bolt Of lightning
out OF clear sky.
In 6aI the King the Eastern Shore Indians informed
the English that the occasion of the ceremony taking
Indians from the various tribes, and that at that time Opc
chancanoug made general plot to set upon planta
ton in the colony Governor George Yeardey. receiving
this information went in person 70 every plantation and
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-07-02
PROGRAM
Arranged for Joint Debate of
Williams and vardanan.

Arrangements are completed
for the joint debate between Hon.
John Sharp Williams and Gov.
Jas. K. Vardaman al Meridian
July 4th. The Star announces
the following program
Joint Debate, Gov. JAS. X. Var
daman at 10 a. M, lasting one
hour and thirty minutes.
Hon. Sharp Williams, one hour
and thirty minutes.
Rebuttal, Gov. Vardaman, 30
minutes.
John Sharp Williams, fifteen
minutes.
Base ball at Athletic Park, at
$50 a. ~. and 4 p. m, Meridian
w. Gulfport.
Grand fire works display at 8
p. M. at Athletic Park.
Amusements all day and night,
skating rinks, thearoFiums, Coli
seum Theatre.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-07-02
CHEATED GALLOWS
Condemned Murderer Dies in
GuIfpOTt Jail.

Gulfport Miss., June 28-Will
Smith, the negro who was sem
fenced to De hanged on May 6
for the murder of Christine Bah
tiste, but thro@gh the efforts of
his attorneys was granted an ap
peal. died in the county Jail to-
day. Smith was a robust negro
when first sent to jail, but has
been riniae away for the last
month. Every effort to sustain
him was made by the sheriff and
iailer. He died without making
a confession.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-07-02
SAGE MILLIONS
viii Be Spent in Relieving
Poverty Stricken.

New York, June 29-After
several weeks of preparation,
temporary headquarters of the
Sage Foundation, the institution
which has control of the spend
ing Of millions of Russell Sage's
fortune, have been opened by
John NJ. Glenn, the corporation s
active administrator The offices
are at No 80 Broad street and
the work of improving social
and living conditions will begin
at once. The Foundation has
started with capital of ten mil
lion dollars, contributed by Mrs.
Russell Sage, who will have a
great deal to do with the actual
work that has been mapped out.
It will be the object of the soci-
ETY. to endeayor to learn the
causes of poverty and to eradi
cate them as far as possible. IN
dividual relief is to be left to the
care of the churches and socie-
ties.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-07-02
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be re-
ceived by c.. F. Blue, Supt, of
Way and Structures, Mobile,
Ala, until Monday July 18th
1900 M, for the erection of a
ten stall round house and ma
chine shop at Columbus, Miss.
for the Southern Railway Com
pany in Mississippi. A certified
check for $3.50 90 made payable
to the Southern Railway Com
pany in Mississippi must accom-
pany each bid
The successful contractor will
be required to give an approved
Surety Company S Bond of
$4,000 90 The right is reserv-
ed to reject any or all bids.
Plans and specifications can be
had by calling on Fred 7. Lack,
Architect, Mobile, Ala. 7-1-2-w
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-07-02
RUNAWAY
Miss May Hughes ThoWn From
Buggy And Badly Bruised.

Wednesday evening at six
O'Clock horse belonging to Mr..
Claude Richard o n b. ca m Q
frightened at shaft which
dropped from the buggy on his
heels and ran away, starting
from near the residence of Mr..
Belts on Second street. The ve-
hlcle was occupied by Mr.. Rich
ardson and Miss May Hughes,
of Purvis, Miss. Both were
thrown out and Miss Hughes
was severely bruised and shaken
up. She was taken &c the Nc
Kinley sanitarium and will be
able to be out in a day or two.
Mr.. Richardson's injuries were
slight.
The horse broke loose from
the buggy aud madly tore down
Main street, with the shafts
hanging to the harness. In front
sof Streets drug store he jumped
entirely over a vehicle belong
ing to Mr.. Atwell Williams, and
turnin a complete somersanlt
fell under it. uninjured, afteI
his wild dash of six blocks.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-07-02
TELEGRApHERS
Strikers Apparently Have Best
OF Situation.

Chicago, June 29-The Wes-
terri Union Telegraph Company
, issued orders that all messages
for transmission be accepted
subject to indefinite delay.
Thousands Of telegrans are pill
ed un in the offices of the CON-
pany in this city and New York.
According to information the
two Offices are 5000 messages
behind, many kilograms being
two days late.
In connection with the present
tlreatening aspect Of the tele-
graph strike situation a reported
Unrest among the operators en-
loyed on the railways of the
country is thought to add to the
worries Of the company officials.
Although the operators employed
by the roads are not members of
the Commercial Telegrapher's
Union, it is believed that they
would assist their companions
whenever the opportunity pre-
sented itself,
Several thousand members of
the Order of Railway Telegra-
piers have threatened to join
the striking commercial telegra-
pliers unless the Hartman in
terests rescind the order that
they shall send commercial mes
sages franked from San Francis
co and Oakland.
AS a result of the first weeks
fight against the telegraph
companies in San Francisco the
union declares it has effected a
partial paralysis of transconti-
mental wire business and has
practic ally demonstrated the
strength of the organization.
The union leaders say they have
lost no men from the ranks of
the strikers and that the compa-
MES SO far have been unable to
hire strike breakers.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-07-02
JACKSON
In Special Election Endorses
Municipal Ownership.

Jackson, Miss, June 27-This
is a day of rejoicing in the cap
ital city and the people are glad
because of the fact that the spir-
it and doctrine of municipal own
ership and control OF public util-
ities has received very emphat-
ic endorsement in the special
election held here yesterday. The
vote for bond issue for the pur-
pose OF buying the water works
stood 7ti9 for and only 68 against
the OPPOSITION.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-07-02

Wednesdays game was q good
one, resulting in score OF Z to
2 in favor of Columbus over Me-
ridian. This was however the
only game won by the locals In n
series of six with Meridian. We
made six runs off Younts In the
first three innings. Sample 70.
lieved him after the third
and allowed only one run
and five hits. Joe Matt Whsslsr
pitched beautiful game keep.
ing hits scattered. He had the
visitors at his mercy until the
seventh inning. When he saw
the game was won he allowed
them to score two runs. Hanns,
fret man up for Columbus, hit
for a home run.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-07-02
ENcAMP PMENT
Officers Inspect Grounds and
Arrange Details.

| Generals Arthur Fridge and S
r. Keesler, were in Columbus
Friday inspecting camp site and
parade grounds. The white
walls of the canvas city will face
south, stretching from a point
800 feet east of Washington Park
Junction and 60 feet north of
that line of street railway, 1000
feet parallel with the Washing
ton Park line.
The Warren Light Artillery,
Captain Hosler of Vicksburg,
with four new 5 inch rified field
guns and a full army equipage
will be first on the line from the
junction in the following order:
Sixty feet north street railway
will be officers tents, then kitch-
ems. Then at right angles to
this will be placed the white
houses of the men of the COM
mand. A space will be made be-
tween the Warren heigts and
the Third Infantry, Col. Baker
of Vicksburg in command. The
twelve companies of this fine
regiment will be arranged in
same order as artillery. Colonel
and Staff, Majors and Staff. then
Company officers, then the long
straight streets of soldiers.
Another space after which the
End regiment will be placed in
same order all in new army Sib-
ley tents, Col. S. F. McCants of
Meridian, Miss, in command.
Following east of this regi-
ment will be the Cavalry from
Noxubee. under command of
Captain Cavett, assisted b y
Lieutenant Brown, u. S. A, who
is of the Cavalry army. Each
regiment will have regimental
band. The troops of cavalry
and batteries their buglers which
with the stir of 1863 men and
horses will make a bright and
moving picture.
Fuller details as to strength of
commands from whence they
come and officers in charge will
be given from time to time.
The general Hospital will be To-
Gated west of Lake Park division
of Street Railway and north
main line, under command of
Colonel Surgeon Chas lie Baron
of Gulfport, Miss.
The general Headquarters
and Commissary will be east of
all the troops in Washington
Park. ~