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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23
HER WINNING WAYS.

BY winning the highest literary
honor prize in the gift of Cornell uni
versity, that studious young woman,
Miss Alice Berham of the tiny village
of Mclean, in the same state, has
offered another demonstration Of what
the well trained feminine mind Is ca
pable of accomplishing. The proper
ton of men to women in Cornell is
seven to one, and there were seven
other competitors for this special
prize. but the judges are authority for
the statement that none Of the mems
essays approached the young woman's
in literary excellence. It should be
added that this is not the winners
only claim to educational distinction.
She has won two other prizes is an
honor student and will complete the
ordinary four years course in three
years.
Here is q contestant who may well
incite the men students to put forth
their very best efforts. That they are
helped by numerical supremacy is
clearly disproved. This girl from the
country hamlet has shown that neither
opposing numbers nor educationai
tradition have any terrors for her.
She has met the men students in open
battle and vanquished them, and no
doubt bears her high honors blushing-
Iy. or course. we must account for
the young woman's superiority in the
old way The girl who goes to COL
lege, goes there to study, to secure a
good education. to make progress, to
win high standings. The average boy
goes to secure an education, but takes
good care that 1t doesn't conflict with
the good time he finds plenty of oppor-
tunity to enjoy. His mind is not set
as closely on his work as is the mind
of the girl. He is the willing victim
of a thousand distracting influences;
she is drawn away by comparatively
1ew.-C1eveiand Plain Dealer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23

THE LIVING TRUTH.

New books have been printed in the
United States by the ton and carload
since 1900. Hence we might be as
tonished II we could be convinced now
that this is a mere weight of dead
matter with nothing vital and endur-
Ing in 1t. This is what the country was
asked to believe, however, when a
score of New York publishers, libra
rians and book reviewers were intro
duced the other day as agreeing that
since 1900 no new American book has
been printed that is fit to live until the
close of the century or to outlive the
century and become classic.
One answer to this is that the score
OF authorities may speak rashly and
without knowing enough OF all the
books printed to be able to decide. An
other answer is the question. What
makes a classic ?" The decision given
by the history Of almost every book
which is more than a hundred years
old and still widely read is that it ex-
presses strong sense of the para
mount Importance of an always en-
during and vital difference between
words. it is kept alive by the living
truth" If it cost Victor Hugo exile to
attempt to express this even as late in
the history of the world as the time of
the second Napoleon, it may be ex-
pecting too much to find even a hum
dred weight of immortal literature in
every ton of the latest novelties print
ed in this country during the last eight
years. This may make 1t easy for trade
experts to agree that we have pro-
duced no Victor Hugo, and no one of
his rank in the last eight years. They
do not stop to say how Victor Hugo
ranked in the trade catalogues of Paris
under the second Napoleon. Perhaps
it makes no great difference. What
will make all the difference is the
amount of living truth the last eight
years Of the twentieth century find in
the literary art Of the first eight years.
st Louis Republic
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23

1t is queer how long it took people
to find out some simple things. For in
stance II you would have told any one
ten years ago that a meal could be
cooked without fire in a box he would
have set you down as a candidate for
q lunatic asylum. Still hundreds OF
flreless cookers are in daily use in To-
peka and elsewhere. 1t is all so sim
pie that 1t seems strange that people
didn't use them a hundred years ago.
They may help to solve the fuel pro-
hleYn too.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
(From the New York Press.1

When a man II in love with a girl
it's a sign she convinced him Of It.
The bigger an armful q woman II, the
more she expects you to call her your
little pet.
The more any particular fashion
shocks woman. the surer she IL she
has to wear 1t.
A very embarrassing thing about be-
ing married is to how many people YOU
have to pretend you are glad Of 1t.
From the tone Of voice In which a
woman says some other woman hasn't
called on her. you'd think she ran q
baby murder farm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23

as is evidenced by the manner in
which they rise to emergencies such
as the present one and overcome
obstacles which are almost fnsur-
mountable.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23

This quarrel between the dairy and
oleomargarine interests ought to easily
be adjusted. There can be no good
reason offered why oleomargarine
should not be stamped as oleo so that
it's buyers will know just what they
are getting and when that Is done the
dairy interests ought to be satisfied. II
people want to buy oleomargarine they
should be permitted to buy it but not
under the delusion that they are get
ting real butter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23

Some men down around Wichita are
talking of fixing up some sort Of a
combination to beat Victor Murdoch
In his campaign for a denomination
and recollection to congress. To be
successful, it will have to be the most
wonderful combination that was ever
made in this political state. 1t seems
strange that there are men in Kansas
-Eho would even talk of beating Mr..
Murdock. 1t is easy to understand
how he might not be popular with
certain leaders in other states
but there shouldn't be a man in Kan
sas who would lift his finger to pre-
vent Mr.. Murdoch from returning to
congress just as often as he pleases
He has served Kansas faithfully there
and also the entire country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23

An English newspaper man has been
convicted and sentenced to three
weeks Imprisonment for spreading
sedition in Korea by the publication
of articles in the Korean language. Any
editor who can learn the Korean Ian
guage ought to be permitted to stir up
a little trouble.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23

Another trust, the National Glass
company, has gone into the hands OF
O receiver. It seems to have been I'M
able to pay a little matter of 100000
in interest. Truly the poor trusts are
having a. hard time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23

1Qow that Topeka has real roof
garden will Wichita please take notice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23
Had Pockets Full Of Dynamite.

With twelve sticks OF dynamite In
his pockets William Sheppard. colored
who said he lived in Pittsburg, was ar
rested on the Pennsylvania railroad
tracks at Sixty-third street and Lam
caster avenue early yesterday morn
ing. When taken 20 the Sixty-first and
Thompson streets station Sheppard
was handled gingerly and the dyna-
mite was deposited in a bucket of
water,
At the hearing before Magistrate
Boyle Sheppard denied that the stun
was an explosive, and insisted that 1t
was wax. Magistrate Boyle could not
see it that way, and said that William
would be protected from the rains and
sun by the county for the next ten days
Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23
Stage Superstitions.

"A stock actor Is apt to have a pre-
judice against decorating or fixing up
his dressing room. He is certain to
get his notice shortly after he puts his
makes the place comfortable and home
like.
factors and managers both have a
horror Of the witch lines In Macbeth
and they never will allow them to be
spoken, as 1t means a fire in the play
house before the twelvemonth is over.
Sir Henry Irving was a firm believer in
this superstition and he would never
allow the fateful lines to be read when
he was playing the tragedy.
81 know many players who fear -
have any one pass them on a stairway
There are many actors who make the
sign Of the cross before they make
an entrance" Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23

Solomon had just ordered the child cut
in two After election" he fastened TO
add Thus his reputation for wisdom was
established.-New York Sun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-23

Patience" said Uncle Eben, lis sum-
pin dat everybody keeps losin' because he
thinks nobody else has it."-Washington
Star.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-05-14
Winthrop College Scholarship and Ea-
trance Examination.

The examination for the award
of vacant scholarships in Winthrop
College and for the admission OF
new students will be held at the
county court house on Friday, July
8, at 9 m. Applicants must not
be less than fifteen years of age.
When scholarships are acant after
July 8 they will be awarded to those
making the highest average at this
examination, provided they meet the
conditions governing the award.
Applicants for scholarships shsuld
write to President johnson before
the amlration for examination
blanks.
Scholarships are worth 500 and
free tuition. The next session will
open September 16, 1908. For fur
ther information and catalogue, ad-
dress President D B Johnson, Rock
Hill, S c. 5.7-St
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-05-14
Workman School Closing.

The Workman school was
brought to a close last Friday
night. The commencement ex-
ercises consisted of duets, dia-
logues, recita tions, ETC., and
each part was we'll carried out
The efficient and popular teach
er, Miss Mary M Marks of Col
umbia, awarded six of her pu-
pills handsome medals for most
regular attendance ann best schol'
arship. These medals were de-
livered by DR. e E Gamble with
appropriate and very interest
ing remarks, after which Mr.
Archie Barron delivered a
splendid address pointing out
the good work of the school and
the teacher.
About $50 people were pres,
ent.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-05-14
Notice..

A recent ruling of the post
office department requires pub
fishers of weekly newspapers to
discontinue all subscriptions
that are one year or more be-
hind. We are allowed until April
to comply with this require
:nent, after which time all SUBJ
scriptions not paid to April |
1907 Tor beyond that date will
be cut off. We have no choice
IN the matter, being compelled
to conform to the regulations OF
the postofflce department.
Now, we ask all our subscrib-
ers who are in arrears and want
the paper continued, to come up
and settle their accounts be-
fore April l, while those delin-
>quents who do not care to have
the paper any more Will confer
a favor to notify US and at the
same time pay what they owe
for past service. We ask that
prompt attention be given to
this matter, as there is but lit
tie time for delay.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-05-14
Notice to Democrats.

Notice is hereby given to all clubs
not represented in the County Con,
vention, held on May 4, that they
meet and re.organize on Saturday,
May 80, each club electing officers
and a member of the executive
committee.
Clubs recognizing on that date
vii notify the secretary, giving
names of officers and executive conf
mitteemen in order that they may
be enrolled. Attention is call to
the fact that under the constitu ton
clubs not re organizing will have to
join other clubs before they are elig-
ible to vote in the primary election.
G W WOLFE, A Il WILLIAMS,
Sect'y. Pres.
5-7-2t
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-05-14
LIFE AMONG The ROMANS.
Farm Work BaCkWdfd-MOre About
Seed Corn --Othef News.

Rome, May, 11:-As l haven't
seen anything in your valuable pap
er in some time from the town Of
Rome | will attempt to write few
dots, which suppose will be very
scattering, as | have never written
anything for publication before.
am farmer and not a writer, but
have always heard that poor start
Is better than no start at all.
We have had a very unfavorable
spring for our farms to get prepared
for planting and it still looks pretty
gloomy for the farmers. Crops are
unusually small, a poor stand of cot
ton everywhere and a great many
have ploughed up the first crop and
planted a second time, while Others
have replanted extensively. The
cool nights and bleak winds are very
much against all crops and have
been greatly conducive to cut worms
and bud worms in our corn and to-
bacco fields, gardens, etc. In fact
almost everybody is behind with
work down here and labor very
scarce and such as can be employed
is hard to control, being generally
very slow, lazy and trifling and Civ
ing very little satisfaction to the en-
plo>er.
There Is quite a lot of sickness in
our community now, all cases of
of which we hope for an early re-
covery.
Well, Mr. Editor, since reading
the communications of Mr. S D Fad
dy, Il + James, the "Old Sage and
others I thought all along that /
would Say something too, but as our
friend, Mr. Mccullough chit on the
su bject in such a noble and lncom-
prehensible manner to me" finally
decided to remain quiet in his fav or.
But now as I am writing, will tell
you how l select my seed corn and
what think about planting and
growing corn
generally select my seed in Sep
tomber or October for the future
year. 60 into my field while the
corn is all on the stalks aud select
the largest and most perfect and
we'll developed ears, always gather
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-05-14
MEMORIAL DAY EXERCISES
Celebrated by Veterans of Camp Press
ley Last Saturday.

On account of its falling on
Sunday, Memorial day was cele-
brated here by Camp Presley
on Saturday, the 9th inst. There
were about fifty veterans as
sembled in the opera house,
where the exercises were held,
and their number was supple
mented by the ladies of the u.
D. e. chapter. Crosses OF hon
or were bestowed pom several
of the old soldiers by the fs@
hands of the Daughters, w
was one of the most interes
features of the. .ocasion.s
The pupils of thas
school sang, Ms< Ny
Maryland and Dixie .eas-
ing effect and a very l.~.ty so,
10, ,"Just Before the Battle, Moth
err" was beautifully rendered
by Mrs W Gilland.
The address to the veterans
was made by R J Kirk, Esq. of
the local bar. Mr. Kinks ad-
dress was a very fine effort and
quite appropriate to the occas-
ion.
At the close OF the exercises
the veterans marched in line to
the soldiers cemetery and paid
their annual tribute of flowers
to the departed dead.
After a short intermission,
the vets were again formed in
line and marched TO the Farm.
ers' Supply Hall, where they
were regaled with a bountiful
spread.
A unanimous vote of thanks
was adopted by the veterans OF
Camp Presley for the hand
some entertainment given them
by the people of Ringstree.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-05-14

ing about twice the amount | think
l will need. I put this in sacks aud
hang 1t up in the top of the barn,
never shuck until planting time in
the following spring. This l select
my seed from. Now, when plant l
put two grains in each hill, as we
always know it is impossible to get
a bushel of seed corn without some
bad or damaged grains, and by plant.
ing by this method it almost always
gives perfect stand and fully doub-
ly pays for thinning. And''now, Mr.
Editor, about multiplying the yield
of corn, l don't know how to ten
others to do, but will give you my
plans and probably it may benefit
others somewhat:
No 1. Drain the land well,
=" 2 Prepare i: thoroughly,
:" 3. Fertilize it highly,
4. Work it faithfully.
Now, in regard to working land,
my method is deep plowing for prep
aration and shallow blowing for cul.
tivation.
And, say Mr. Farmers, please re-
member the old saying: "a stitch in
time saves nine," and let's see if We
cant make every move in our crop in
time. We could make more crop
and save many a step too. Well,
Mr. Wolfe, l think l had better ring
off, as / am a immature writer. But
if see tins in print and you so de-
sire will come again soon.
SUBSCRIBER.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-05-14
Local and Personal

Mr. J G McCutchen has been
elected clerk to the board of
county commissioners.
Mr. W Josey, Melchers & Cos
popular salesman, was in town
yesterday on business.
Miss Lester Rogers of Dillon
is spending a few days with her
sister, Mrs P p Bethea.
Miss Grace Van Keuren visit
ed friends and relatives in Sum-
ter and Greelyville several days
last week.
Charles King, supported by
The King Stock Co in the Ku
Klux Klan at Thomas opera
house Monday night.
Attention is called to the an.
nouncement of Mr. j G McCul-
lougb for reelection to the office
of county superintendent of ed
ucation.
We are indebted to the courte-
sy of Clemson College faculty
for an invitation to the COM
mencement exercises to be held
June 80.
Don't fail to see Charles King
as Sampson,the negro sheriff, i'll
the ku Klux Klan at Thomas
opera house Monday night
Popular prices, 25 $3.50 cents.
We acknowledge with thanks
an invitation to the commence
ment exercises of Winthrop
College, which take place at
Rock Hill, May 81 to June 2.
The Ku Klux Klan at the
Thomas opera house Monday
night. No one should fail to
see this powerful drama of Re-
construction days - Popular
prices, 25-35 80 cents.
Messrs ? S Courtney, l. J
Stackley, j B Alsbrook, IL S Den
mis-, w NJ Frierson, Harry Riff,
and W P Young were among the
Kinsstree people who attended
the Workman school closing last
Friday night.
The King Stock Go will ap-
pear at the Thomas opera house
Monday night in the powerful
soul stirring melodrama of Re-
construction days, ''The ku
Klux Klan"-Popular prices, 25-
$3.50 cents.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-05-14
For Sheriff.

thereby announce myself candidate
in the coming primary for re- election
to the office OF Sheriff of Williamsburg
county, subject to the rules and regu-
lations of the Democratic party and
pledge myself to abide the result of the
primaries. earnestly ask the sup
port of the Democratic voters. and il
elected, pledge my constant efforts to
discharge the duties of the office to the
satisfaction of my fellow citizens.
GEO. J. GRAHAM.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-05-14

/ LW Gilland, Esq, went to
Charleston yesterday, accom-
panying his sister, Mrs Louise
Sherfesee. and her little daught-
er, who have been spending
some days in town with Mrs
Sherfesee's parents, Mr. and Mrs
T M Gilland.
In the thunder storm of Tues
day night, May 5, the venerable
pecan tree in Mr. J P Shaw's
yard, near town, was struck by
lightning. This tree is one Of
the largest IN the State of the
pecan variety and MIR Shaw es.
Inmates it to be over 800 years
old.
CESt Amand, ESQ.,, of the
Conway bar, spent several days
here last week with Mrs st
Amand and their three little
ones. Mr. st Amand lived in
Kingstree several years and
has numerous friends who are
always delighted to give him
the "glad hand"
Again we must remind our
correspondents that we cannot
publish communications in the
current issue when they reach
this Office later than Tuesday
morning. The same applies to
advertisers. We have made this
statement time and time again,
but it seems to do but little
good.
The Bamberg lady who gently
tapped her husband on the shoulder
at the skating rink the other night
aud said, Glove, it is growing late;
I think we had better 60 home," is
the slme one who after getting
home shook the rolling pin under his
nose andsaid, ,"You infamous old dew
il, if you ever look at that mean,
hateful, calico face mackereleyed
old thing you had your eye glued Oh
tonight I'll bust your cocoanut wide
open for ou."-Abbeuile Medium.
The entertainment at the
court house last Friday night
for the benefit of the monume mt
fund consisted of several very
pretty illustrated songs,moving
pictures, a "short trip arou nd
the world" and a nice collection
of stereopticon views. The at
tendance was quite good and
several people who attended
say that some of the pictures
were the finest ever seen here.
The songs were beautifully
sung and each one was followed
by a round of applause.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-05-14

Mr. John Riha: Mining, Ia, says
II have been selling DeWitt's Kid.
ney and bladder pills for about a
year and they give better satisfac-
tion than any pill / ever sold. There
are a dozen people here who have
nsed them and they give perfect
satisfaction in every case. | have
used them myself with fine results.
Sold by W L Wallace.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-05-14

When the baby is cross and ha
you worried and worn out you will
find that a little Cascasweet. the we'll
known remedy for babies and chill
dren, will quiet the little one in
short time. The ingredients are print
ed plainly on the bottle, contaius no
opiate. Sold by W L Wallace:
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-05-14

At any rate ''Uncle joe Ca nnon,
if elected president, would surely
"bust" as many trusts as have been
"busted" during the last six or sew
en- years.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-05-14
For Treasurer.

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of J. Wesley Cook for reap
pointment to the Office of CountyTreas-
urer, subject to the rules of the Demo-
cratic primary.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-05-14
For Auditor.

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy Of J. J. B. Montgomery for
re-appointment to the office of county
Auditor, subject to the rules of the
Democratic primary.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-05-14
For Supt, Education.

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of Mr. J G Mccullough for
reelection to the Office of County Sup
erintendent of education.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-05-14

MIL Nexsen of Cades
paid this Office an appreciated
call this morning.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-05-14
ards.
F. oroner.

. hereby I. elf as can
didate for Il II, coroner for
WilliamsbuT subject to the
regulations ocratic primary.
VI ) BUFFKIN.
Thank my friends for theiI
support past, respectfully an
nounce a candidate for re-elec-
tion to flee of coroner, subject to
the rr' the Democratic party. l
arE eteran, having served four
- ,war, and during the term
have tried to do my duty.
y ask your support in tie
nary.
R K GAMBLE.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-05-14
FOR SALE.

Brick in any quantity to suit purchas
er. The Best Dry Press MacniEe-made
SBRlCR. q
Special shapes made TO order. Core,
pondence solicited before placing your
orders. W. r. FUNK,
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-05-14

same money.
The 81 900 Guarantee Invest
ment Home Purchasing Bond,
issued by the Southern States
Trust Company of Columbia,
S G, upon which they are grant
ing 6 per cent loans for 10!
years will enable you to buy or
build anywhere or to lift your
mortgage. Be your own land
lord.
Worth investigating. Do it now.
Address W. G.. FURSE, General
Agent, Columbia, S. {.
57tf
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-05-14
Wanted!

to help you own
your home, busi-
ness house, farm
or to lift a mort
gage.
paying rent and pay
I'D tor a home with the