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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-04-11

Strengthening t.. TO look at him, that
maybe you'd dance with her. | don't
believe many will ask her-I'm afraid
they won't-and II you would. even
only once. it would kind Of make up
for"-he faltered-"for out there" he
finished. nodding his head in the direc.
ton Of the gate.
If Eugene vouchsafed any reply 1t
was lost in a loud, shrill cry from
above, as a small, intensely nervous
looking woman in blue silk ran half.
way down the stairs to meet him and
caught him tearfully in her arms.
"Dear old materw said Eugene
Joe went out Of the front door
quickly.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-04-11

4 i the wonder bearing youth
pursued his course along its white.
straight way. None was there In
whom lmpertlnence overmastered as
tonishment or who recovered from the
sight in time to jeer with effect. No
"Trab's boy" gathered courage to en-
act in the thoroughfare a scene of
mockery and Of JOY.
And now that expression he wore
Ae indulgent amusement Of man or
the world-began to disintegrate and
show signs Of change. 1t became fine
" grave, as Of a high conventionality.
lofty, assured and hammered, as he ap-
preached the Pike mansion"
1t was1 a big. smooth stone faced
house, product of the seventies. frowninG
under an outrageously insistent man
sard. capped by cUpola and staring
out Of long windows overtopped with
ornamental slabs. Two cast iron deer.
painted death gray. twins Of the same
mold. stood on opposite sides of the
front walk. their backs toward II
AMI each other. their bodies in pro-
fleto the street. their ne"ls bent how
ever. so that they gazed upon the pass
erby. yet gazed without emotion. Two
large calm dogs guarded the top Of the
steps leading to the front door. They
also were twins ard Of the same In
teresting metal though Eonored be-
yond the deer by coats Of black paint
and shellac. 1t was to be remarked
that these dogs were Of no distinguish
able species or breed. yet they were
Enthusiastically dogs. The dullest must
have recognized them as such at
glance. which was perhaps enough. IT
was hideous house. important look
ing. cold. yet harshly aggressive. and
It sat In the middle Of its fat acre OF
snowy lawn like rich. fat man en-
ragged and sitting straight up In bed
to swear.
And yet there was one charming
thing about this ugly house. Some
workrien were lncloSing large side
porch with heavy canvas evidently for
festai purposes. Looking out from be-
tween two strips Of the canvas was
the rosv and delicate face Of pretty
girl, smiling upon Eugene Bantry as
he passed. 1t was an obviously pref
ty face. all the youth and prettiness
there for your very first glance. elab-
orately pretty. like the splendid pro-
fusion Of hair about and above II. am
Der colored hair. Upon which 50 much
time had been spent that circle Of
large, round curls rose above the mass
Of 1t like golden bubbles tipping a
coronet.
The girls fingers were pressed
thoughtfully against her chin as Eu-
gene strobe into view Immediately
her eyes widened and frightened. He
swung along the fence with the hand
soonest appearance OF Inconsistencies
until he reached point nearly oppo-
sik her Thea lie turned his head as
ifNaphazardly and met her eyes. At
once she, threw out her hand toward
him. waving him q greeting. a gesture
which as her fingers had been near
her lips wa little like throwing a
kiss. He crooked an elbow and with
q one. two. three military movement
removed his small brimmed hat. ez-
tendinr + t. full arms lec-th at. t.
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CHAPTER II.

AIN street, already muftled by
the snow. added to its quie-
tude a frozen hush where
the wonder bearing youth
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-04-11

SCHNAPPS has been advertised in this
paper so that every chewer has had. an
opportunity to get acquainted with the
facts and know that drugs are not used
to produce the cheering quality found In
the famous Piedmont country hue-cured
tobaccos, and that ScHNAPPS is what he
ought to chew. Still there are chewers
who accept other and cheaper tobaceos
that do not give the same pleasure.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-05
SON WILL REMAIN.
a of the Central of Georgia A Railway. .. '. l-e

Railway. Gf-
 8 ag to auth oritative informa- t wed by Frank Weldon, Editor 3 Railroad Record, Major J. F. 1, president of the Central of .. "a Railway, will not lose his po-
 .i. f as the result of Harriman's se- ,iu ng control of that road. Neither Mi the officials under him.
 Since it became known that Oak leigh Thorne and Marsden T. Perry bought the Central for P. H. Hartman. there has been considerable speculation in railroad circles as te whether or not this would mean a change in the man agement of the Central. There have been many rumors afioat and in some quarters it had been reported that Major Hanson and General Manager T. s. Noise were to be let out. While not in a position to quote any one, Mir. weldon had received advices that come straight from New York headquarters that there will be no change in the CentraPs management. and that the record made by Major Hanson and the other officials Is such as to keep them at the head of the road under Harrimans' control.
 This disposes of the report that s. R. Knott. who is close to MT. Harri- man. and who recently made tour of inspection over the road, was to be made president. The friends of Major Hanson and MT. Noise are glad to learn that they will remain In places .hey have so capably filled.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-05
LONG DELAYED | COMES AT LAST Rapid Fall in Tempera- ture is Recorded. STIFF WIND AccENTUATEs COLD Thermometer Has Been Lower Once
 This Fall Dry Atmospheric Disturbances Brinxs Rosy Hue to Cheeks of HoIi-
 day shoppers-Trade Was
 Brisk.
STIFF WIND ACcENTUATES COLD

Although the thermometer has regis tered lower this fall and winter than 1t did either last night or this morning Montgomery received the fiyst touch of real winter weather yesterday and from general appearances late last night 1t has come to stay for at least a day or so. Wednesday morning early no particular change was noted from the day before but by noon the city was in the grip of a first class cold snap.
 In the afternoon Montgomery took on the air of real Christmas times. The streets were crowded with happy shoppers and the weather such that would make one think of the holidays. The wintry winds made furs and heavy swraps popular and feminine traders on Dexter avenue yesterday afternoon helped wonderfully to finish a true
 Not until early this morning did the temperature get down to the freezing point and it was only reached then after it had gotten steadily colder since yesterday afternoon. Pedes- trians yesterday thought that it was colder than it really was but the stiff dry wind was responsible for 1t. The thermometer registered 8 degrees al 2 p. m. The weather forecast for this
 
 the ground surface. but it would not be surprising if the government ther- mometer would not register that low from the fact that it is nearly 100 feet fin the aiA
 Contrary to the general opinion this cold wave did not come from the North or West but from above and is due tc the mechanical action of the atmos. phere bringing down to the earthis shr. face the cold dry air from the upper layers of the atmosphere. The air 1000 feet above the earth is cold even in summer and any downward move. ment brings the cold air tc the sur face.
 The cold felt here yesterday and early this morning was due to an over flow of an area of high barometer over Missouri yesterday towards low baro. meter off the South Atlantic Coast The same movement takes place in 6 more. pronounced manner with tn, severe cold waves of winter and in more modified way during thunder storms in summer
 On November If, the temperature dropped to 29 degrees but it was noi accompanied by wind and was not fell . as much as was the cold wave yester. day. Aside from that one day this is tht coldest weather of the season It is expected that 1t will be as cold unti Friday morning but probably thi! morning saw the lowest temperatur of the three days.
 Cold weather always stimulate! trade. and yesterday 1t had due effec on retail traffic. Hurrying shopper! crowd the streets from noon until after
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-05
,DESERTER CARRIED BACK
 TO UNITED STATES ARMY
After Two Years Freedom Was Ar
 rested in Montgomery.

rested in Montgomery.
 John Edward ,Graysem, deserter from the United States Army, will be taken to Atlanta today by Police ofi- cer w. J. Jordan, who captured him and delivered to the officers in the barracks of Fort McPherson. The de- livery is made by instruction of Adiu- tant General F. c. Ainsworth at Wash ington.
 Officer Jordan receives a reward of $50 for the arrest of Graysem.
 Chief of Police W. H. Taylor received a letter from the Adjutant General yes terday, He was advised that Graysem had enlisted at Savannah, Georgia, De cember 10, 1903, and had deserted April 27, 1905, when he was a private in the 14th Company, Coast Artillery. Gray sem was amenabIe to arrest, the chief was advised, and a reward of $50 would be paid for his delivery to the barracks in Atlanta.
 onicer Jordan. by the order Of the Adjutant General will have to pay, as part of the $50 the expenses of arrest ing and escorting Graysem to Atlanta.
 Graysem said he deserted from the army because he was tired of 1t. Dur ing the many months since his deser- tion he has wandered from place to place. plying the trade of blacksmith. He is a native of Georgia and is about twenty five years old.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-05
B.NAIB'RITH SERVICE
ANNUAL CEREMONIES IN TEMPLE
 BETH-OR SUNDAY NIGHT.
Alabama and Emanuel Lodges to Unise iu Celebration of B'NM B'Rtth Iyay and Memorial of Late
 Presldent Levi.

Alabama and Emanuel Lodges of the Order of B'Nai R'Rith vii celebrate B'Nai B'Rith Day with ceremonies at Temple BethxOr at o'clock Sunday night. The program comprises an an- nuaI oration and a fine musical pro- gram to which is added a ruemorial or ths late Leo N. Levi Grand President of the order for the district of the United States. 4
 A. Leo sOberdorfer. of BirminghaY. will deliver the oration. Mir. oberdf- fer Is a prominent young attorney of Birmingham is a speaker of fine elo- quence and a ripe sch olar, and it is ex- pected that his address will be of un- usual interest and value. Mir. oherdor- fer will also deliver the annual oration for the lodges of B'Nai B'Rith In Mobile where B'Nai B'Rith Day will be cele- brated with ceremonies Tuesday night.
 The memorial of Leo N. Levi. late president of the order in the United
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-05
TWELVE-YEAR-OLD BOY
 HAS KILLED TWO FRIENDS

Is Now Held in Jail on . Charge of
 Murder.
 When man in the prime of his life or even in his old age holds a record of having killed two men he is usually considered to have led a rather strenu- ous life but when that record can be attached to a boy of 12 years 1t Is at least something out of the ordinary
 Such is the case of Robert Harris. the negro boy who is now being held negro by the name of Charley Sabp Tuesday morning. All of those con- nected with the case are of the opinion that the shooting was entirely acciden- tai The two boys live in a portion of the county that is sparsely settled and they were playmates. It was while hunting that the accident occurred.
 These two boys had another play mate few years ago and up until a year ago last summer they were always together The third boy was older. One ~ the three were playing and one of them suggested that they do some of the tricks that they had seen in a show, so Harris and the older boy, whose name was Freeman tried few of the tricks. During the play Free man was thrown to the ground by liar rlS ana HIS HeCh uEOhen resulting III almost instant death.
 After the death of Freeman the Sabb boy and Robert Harris were always together. Tuesday Harris ended the life of his second playmate and he not only sadly regrets. the accidents but he mourns the loss of his playmate.
 Although only 12 years old this negro boy has caused the death of two others, both of which were probably accidental. Both of tho dead boys were fast friends of his and as. there are but few negro families in the section where he lives he will have to play alone if he Is released, and think of the two friends whose death he caus- ed.
 He is now In jail awaiting the action of the court. It appears that he was going through 8 fence with a gun and that the trigger was caught and the gun accidentally discharged His friend was killed instantly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-05

retary of the Foreign Mission Board of s. B. C., on his recent trip to Japan. to visit each of the foreign mission stations. . circuit of the globe. The incidents of the trip, visits to points in Japan and China, and welcome from the missionaries were pieasureabie in-
 Mrs. c. A. stakely. In furnishing latest news from the foreign field, stated that when pr. Willingham reached Japan. the missionaries and na- tive christians pleaded that twenty i've new missions and their wives might be sent to that conatry. China, l for double the number the call to be The secretary. Mrs. T. W. Harmon, read a letter of grateful acknuwledxe- ment from . missionary In Indian Ter ritory. to whom the society has recent ly sent box of clothing valued at l t23S. "A.
 Resolutions are to be adopted upon the death of a faithful, devoted mem Der. Mrs. w. w. Burch.
 Miss E, P. Mlllspaugh beautifully | rendered vocal number. Rest" Mrs. Waller then informed the soci. ety of the legacy of t1.50c left the or- ganization by the will of Miss s. c.
 Foilansbee. and the following ladies
 were appointed trustees to receive the generous bequest: Mrs. J. c. Strat- ford. Mrs. s. B. Davis. Miss "A. c. Cheney. " | Tender tributes were paid to the life and services of this beloved and saint ed woman. Mrs. Waller spoke of the
 consecration of her gifts to God and
 her work of winning souls for Christ :
 Mrs. Stakely of her strength and CT. tcouragement bestowed upon her pas-
 tors and their wives, her beuuest com.
 ing at fitting time in this centennial year of Alabama Baptist missions: Mrs. Harris or her as a near and dear
 friend, Mrs. Davis of her self-forget-
 fuiness. ever remembering others in
 sorrow as well as joy; Mrs. Stratford
 of her wonderful influence for good
 morally, spiritually, and intellectuaIly'
 as an educator; Mrs Hannon, of her
 as a beloved and generous CO., worker,
 and constituent member of this soci- ety.
 l Mrs. E. W. Gay, Treasurer. then
 received the afternoons offering for
 Miss Willie Kelly, who has been the | representative of Alabama Baptist wo.
 men in China for fourteen years.
 Dainty refreshments were served fin the dining room from beautifully
 appointed table, Mrs. Rebecca stout
 Mrs. R. P. Stout and Miss N. W. Watts assisting Mrs. Waller in dispensins the gracious hospitality of this home the influence of which has gone out
 to help and bless not only those in the
 home land. but wherever the Gospel is preached.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-05
Negro Preachers Return
 ing from Revival
BOTTLE OF WHISKEY IS FOUND
Engineer on Train Said Curtains
 on Buggy Were Up.
Mule, Drawing Buggy, Walked on Track Directly in Front of Train
 -Accident Near stoae's.

Information was received yesterday of the killing of two negro preach CTS and a mule end the wrecking of a buggy in which the men were rid- ing at a crossing just this side of the station at Stone's Tank on the Selma division of the Western Railway of Alabama at 9 o'clock Tuesday night.
 The buggy was struck by train No. 39. which left the Union Station on time--S:16 p. m. Engineer Hammell one of the oldest ard most reliable engineers in the service of the Wes- tern, was on the engine, and frcm the accounts of eye witnesses he was ab solutely unable to prevent the acci- dent that followed.
 Just as the train was approaching the crossing Engineer Ham,nell blew the regular crossing signal. There was blaze of light from the electric headlight. which Is said to have been burning better than usual and the track in front of the engine was as bright as day. Suddenly mule drawing a buggy, with the side curtains fasten- ened closely about 1t, walked on the track only a few feet in front of the engine. There was no chance to stor the flying engine and the crash follow. ed.
 The mule was well across by this time and the buggy was on the track The mule was killed and the buggy knocked into kindling wood. Two men were in the buggy. One was killed outright and the other knocked un' vonscious. They were identified as w. c. Cooper and Webster Mitchell.
 Cooper. who lives in that neigh borhood and has a.. family. was killed outright, while Mitchell. who has a son working in a restaurant here, had a broken leg. besides being bruised and injured internally. Mitchell was carried by train 39 to Selma and placed in a hospital, where he died few hours later.
 The Western sent baggage car out to Stones yesterday morning and had the body of Cooper brought to Mont gomery and turned over 10 local negro undertaken. The body was pre- pared for burial and the Western sent it to relatives at Stones last night the body of Mitchell being brought from Selma by the Western and turn ed over to relatives here. The ne- groes were said to be preachers on the way from a revival. There was
 bottle of whiskey found in the bro-
 up buggy, with about half of
 a Esntents gone.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-05
DISCUSS MISSIONS.
Society of First Baptist Church Me
 With Mrs. Waller.


 Enc November meeting of the. Wo- mans Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church was held Tuesday in the home of the president. Mrs, M. 4. Waller, which had been Beautifully dec orated with autumn leaves and flowers. Practically every member was present. and the program. admirably arranged by Mrs. I. L. Harris, was of unusual interest aad profit. China was the sub- Ject of the discussions.
 After the opening of the meeting with the hymn, "Blest Be the Tie That Binds" Mrs. w. W. Seidle spoke in- terestingly of home life in China. cheerless. degrading and unclean as contrasted with those home in Cathay. which had been so wonderfully chang ed by the power of Christianity.
 Mrs. NJ. c. Scott described the life of wealthy Chinese women, bedecked with jewels and flowing robes, but often the helpless victims of the opium habit.
 Mrs. w. N. Chestnut read a letter from pr. T.. O. Hearn, one of the eight new missionaries who accompanied Dr. R !. WiiiinRham. Corresponding Sec
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-05

States. will be impressive. Mir. Levi, who during the Kishineff massacres was prominent in the endeavors to se- cure the lives of Jews in Russia, was probably the best loved of the mem- bers of the order and his memory Is held tenderly.
 The detailed program of ceremonies has not yet been completed and will be publish ed In few days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-05
LIBERTY IN DEMoPoLIs.
Steamboat Arrives and Departs With
 Big Cargo.

Demopofis, Dec. 4.--(Special. )-The steamer Liberty arrived at this wharf Tuesday afternoon bringing big load of seed and cotton. She carried back about 700 bales of compressed cotton for export besides a lot of local freight.
 pr. c. N, Lacey is home from New York where he has been taking a post graduate course
 Mrs. George w. Taylor Is spending several weeks visiting relatives in Montgomery.
 Mfr. and Mrs. George J. Michael have moved into their new home on Main Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-05

dark. and shop keepers reported an un- usually good days trading.
 Just how low the thermometer will so today Is not predicted by the wealth. CT officials, but tradespeople don't care how low 1t goes if they can keep trade in ccrresponding brfskness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-05
ELECTION IN TROY. Nominees Are Confirmed Without Oppo.

Troy. Dec. 4.-(Special. 1.-The city election was held here yesterday and very little interest was taken as there was no opposition to the regular nomi- nees whe were: W. B. Folmar. Mayor. and the following Counciimen: Ward 1. w. c. Windham Ward 2 James L.. Gilmore; Ward 3, c. H.. Ccwart: Ward {, B. NJ. owens: Ward 5, D. E. Will kerson: Ward 6, W. F.. Griffin.
 The new administration will take charge of the city affairs fin . few days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-05
WADE HUNTER APPEALS; :
 SENTENCE IS SUSPENDED
coavicted by City Court of xiili.s sum.

Conyicted by City Court Of ki1ltng sUmv
 rnil. The sentence of Wade Hampton Hun-' ter, a white man. upon whom . jury, in the City Court imposed . penalty, e ten years Imprisonment for the killing of Tn homas M. Sumrall. has been suspended and his case will he appeal. cd to the Supreme Court.
 Hunter was given his sentencs Mon- day on the regular sentence day, but later Judge Thomas suspended 1t. Hum ter was convicted of murder in the sec. ond degree
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-05
WILL DISCONTINUE TRAINS.


Huntsville. Dec. 4.-(Special.)-It is announced from the office of the South : ern Railway in this city that. follow ing out it's policy of curtailing ex- penses, the Southern will discontinue passenger trains Nos. II and 12s next Sunday
 The two trains run from Washington to Memphis and No. 12 is regular mail train. Its discontinuance will cause a readjustment of the mail schedules of this section.
 The Memphis division will have only two through trains in each direction, east and west. Passenger traffic has been very ligh tfor some time past and this move has been expected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-05
NUMBER OF INSANE.
Interesting Figures on Hospital at Tus-

Tuscaloosa. Dec. 4.-(Special.) )-The Bryce Insane Asylum has 1887 patients, which is twenty-nine more than last year, and Mt. Vernon has 494, which is eight less than last year. There Is still an increase in tho number of admis- sions.
 There have been forty-one applica- tions for whites and eighteen Tor ne- groes declined during the year. The training school for nurses has granted certificates of proficiency to thirteen, twelve women and one man.
 The advantage of this school IS very great, not only to the institution. but every year 1t furnishes a number of trained nurses for infirmaries and sani- tariums in this and other States.
 The patients at the hospital are look ing forward with much pleasure to the holiday festivities, and many of them are expecting presents from their homes. pr. J. T. Searcy is spending this week at Mt. Vernon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-05
LIMB OF TREE FALLS
 AND KILLS EDWARD M0SLEY

Decatur Dec. 4.--(Speciai.)- )--While driving a team uf mules down a woods road on Finley Island. a few miles be- low here, in the Tennessee River. this afternoon. Edward Mosley was struck on the back of the neck with large limb falling from tree. killing him almost instantly. His neck vas broken.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-05
nhiIdren,a Tox Trunks.

We have just made up. especially for children, two dozen toy trunks, ex- act reproductions of regular site trunks. Come in or telephone before they are all sold.
 adv. Montgomery Trunk Factory.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-05

JUST RECEIVED, 25 barrels Malaga Grapes, whlch we will sell all this week at f5c FIT pound.
 R. II. YELvERTONy Phone 247. No. fsCourt Square. 3t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-05

Why deprive yourself any loBgerf It's worth double the money.
 New Beauvoir Havana 6-cent Cigar,