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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-07-23

did not wish any harder than he
did. I think he will get off yet. 1t
may be not long, and it May be a
month vet. Sometimes papers Of
that kind are gone longer tEan that.
The only thing, he says, that will
90 hardest with him is the march
Ing. The old fellow is willing to
fight for his country and do all that
he can to gain our dependence, but
l think for the prerent such men
would be of more value to the roun-
try at home than in the field. We
can not conquer alone with men and
no means. One battle will not de-
eide our fate.
Mr. Smith is very anxious to come
to see me. l wish he would. | do
not know as he will ever have the
chance of visiting me at my own at
at another time. He says it is too
far for him to walk. He can come
down and take the night with ME.
l have taken the night with him Of
ten. l think will get him down
here yet. I am going to visit
some friends in Orange county, and
when returned I am going to see
him again.
Tell the girls / have mrde ban
10 and l have a royal time every
night. Tell Miss Jane | would have
written her but I know that the
pleasure it would be for her to re-
ceive the letter would be outweighed
by the pain it would cost her to an
swer it. Tell the girls am going to
have grand concert in my house
tonight in honor to them.
The weather is very cold and
stormy. The ground is covered
with ice. We have been putting
away ice for hospital use next sum-
mer. All the ice houses have been
filled bv our Army.
went out visiting yesterday in
search of some garden see to send to
Mrs Britton. | went to one of the
rich fellows who was very gruff. |
went into his piazza and knocked at
the door. He came out, and | told
him | wanted some garden seed.
Says he: "My God Almlghty,l have
to buy all l use myself The piazza
and steps were covered with ice. l
then started out and slipped from
the top to the bottom-a | m t
breaking my neck. | went to show
some of my mess how l fell down
the steps and knocked all my ink
over.
Thele is a great mass meeting In
Richmond today. Some of the
greatest statesmen and orators are
to address the people on the condi-
tions of our country and our only
road to independence. All is quiet
along our lines today. We have
had some fighting at Petersburg day
before yesterday.
If you do not have time to answer
this, a few lines from the girls will
do the same. If | write to one l
Will write to all or get the blessings
of all in the country. With my
kindest regards to the family l re-
main as ever,
CONRAD CONSTINE.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-07-23
POOR CONRAD WRITET OF WAR TIMES
and Publishes a Letter Written by Him
Nearly fOrty-i0u years Ago.

Editor RECORD, Dear sir:-The
old War Tine letter that | spoke
about last week was written by me
in the last days of the Civil war
when We were getting for ratlons
one pint of ground corn called meal,
at that time unsifted with the bran
in it, called hux by the old time
slaves, and some days We would
draw as much as one quarter pound
of bacon. The three or four days
ratlons would be cooked and eaten
at one meal by some of the soldiers,
without any feeling of indigestion
afterwards.
The letter l have reference to was
written to Mrs Lenora Smith, the
mother Of MIR Robert Smith, who
is now a candidate for the office OF
Treasurer for Williamsburg county.
I wrote letters to many of the good
mothers while the war was gong on.
The fathers, and brothers that were
old enough to shoulder the musket,
were in the army. | wrote to some
of the big girls, too. All were glad
to hear from Conrad.
Mr. Editor, please excuse me for
writing: so much that some of your
readers may not care to read, but l
can't help it. l have eaten bread
in many of those homes when | had
no home or no place to lay my head,
so was ready and willing to lay my
head on the tented fields; yes, We
stood between Grants host and
Richmond. Those were bad times,
Mr. Editor, but We were there a rag
ged few, but undismayed. Yes
there are some of those old boys still
living. l must call over some of
their names: w D McFadden, l.
Flagler, old lion heart George Gra'
ham, j P Epps and our noble old
post master at Kingstree, Mr. Louis
Jacobs, and H H Kinder.
will say little more about the
letter. 1t was found by Robert
Smith among some old papers and
was handed to ME some days ago. l
was very much pleased to see a letter
had written nearly A years ago. |
lad been in from the beginning of
the war. Came to South Carolina
in 1862 on furlough for a wound re-
ceived at the battle of Sharpsburg,
in Maryland. l had the grandest
time soldier ever had. The girls.
The girls. Oh my-and | the only
young man to be seen. What a
time. But with all this, Mr. Editor,
my thoughts were back in old Vir-
ginia, and the nearer the time for the
leave of absence to be out the more
eager l was to get off. The fewer
the days left the more restless l be-
came. heard others say the same.
That was strange feeling. We
knew how bad things were there,
but many of the men did not want
their commands to be in anything
without them. | have not much
else to write or talk about, Mr. Edi.
tor, except the war time and the
good people who have been kind to
me and made lne so welcome in their
homes, having none of my own. The
rich hath many friends; but l am
poor and have many. They all
knew that l was poor and their
kindness was from pure Christian
motives. Well, l think l have said
enough for this time. | may say a
good deal more after a while.
Yours truly,
Poor Conan.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-07-23
THE LETTER.
Camp Palmetto,
Battalion Near
Richmond, Va.
February the 10Th, 1865
Mrs L Smith:

Mrs j. Smith:
Dear Friend
1 we'll know the feelings of your
self and family at present, and l
have seated myself this morning to
try and cheer you up little, espec-
tally when you hear from the old
man. vent down to see him last
Sunday. He was quite we'll and in
fine spirits. I took dinner with
him. He is expecting his papers
every day to come back. He is a
little in hope that he will get off yet,
but is rather inclined to think that
his, or at least his ladies', petition
will come back unapproved by Gen.
Lee. l don't think that many pc
titions or applications of the kind
had been made-I was wishing yer!
,uch for him to get off-he said l
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
.DEFIES THE COURT
VESSEL LEAVES PENSACOLA AFTER
 BEING SEIZED.
Captain Ray of The Steamer DeltO Sails With Court officer on Board--Revenue Cutter
 May Pursue.

Pensacola, Fla, Feb, 1o--(Specia)-- Perhaps the most daring move ever made by the master of foreign vessel was that of today when Captain Ray of the German steamer Delto took his vessel from this port notwithstanding the fact that she had been seized by the United States Marshal and posted as not being allowed to leave port until bond had been given.
 The seizure of the vessel was upon three libel suits aggregating SS.00O The vessel was taken into custody Sun day when she reported from Gulfport, but today when an officer was on board the master pulled up anchor and steamed down the bay and was out on the Gulf going fast clip for Rotter- dam before the authorities became aware of 1t. they not believing for a moment tfiat such an attempt would De made.
 This is the first case on record of this kind along the Gulf coast.
 The Attorney General at Washington was requested to take action in the matter and call upon the revenue cut ter service to send out from Key West in the morning and apprehend the steamer as she passes that point. with the master. sN *@
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
FROM THE PINE WOODS
Hyomei's Aromatic Air is Quar-
 anteed to Cure Catarrh.

When using the Hyomei treatment for the cure of catarrh. the air you breathe is like that on the mountains high above the sea level, where the pine woods fill the air with aromatic healing that gives health and strength to those suffering from diseases of the respiratory organs. The healing bal. sams of HyomeI reach the most remote air cells of the throat, nose and lungs. destroying all catarrhal germs and giv- ing quick relief and cure.
 Hyomei has performed almost. mir aculaus cures of catarrh. often restor- ing health in chronic cases that had given up all hope of recovery.
 At the first symptom of catarrhal trouble use Hyomei and see how quick ly you get relief and cure The com plete outfit costs but one dollar, and is sold by F. c. Fowler under a guaran- tee to refund the money if 1t docs not give satisfaction
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11

the Italian battleship Etruria now here Is guilty of this discourtesy.
 It appears that since the presence of the representative of the Italian navy in port, masters of passing Norwegian n vessels have lowered their flags i'm courteous recognition of the vessel '. Not once has this courtesy been ex- changed by the officers of the Italian war vessel, according to reports made Cooay oy well known Norwegian ship pers and others.
 To say that the Norwegians feel keenly the seeming discourtesy is ex. pressing the real situation mildly. The subject was one of live discussion among the Norwegian colony today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11

who responded briefly but feelingly in the appreciation of the gift.
 The oil portrait shows Captain Quill in standing position and Is a shadow box arrangement in a magnificent frame. It is an excellent likeness of the veteran steamboat man and was painted by Miss Eva B. Smith of this city.
 It now occupies a position on the wall of the main saloon of the steamer.
 Captain Quill entertained his visitors at an informal luncheon on board the steamer after the presentation. Among the many persons who assembled to honor Captain Buill was Captain T. H. Moore of Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
INTERNATIONAL OCEAN RACE.
VIII Be Over Historic Course of ChRis-
 tOpher Columbus.

Boston, Feb. 10.--An International Ocean race on an historic course from Palos, Spain to the Canary Islands, over which Christopher Columbus sail ed on his first stage of his voyage to the new world has been arranged for next summer by the Yachtsmen of Spain. according to advices received here by the members of eastern yacht clubs.
 It is planned to send the contestants away on August 23 next, the 4i6th an- niversary of the sailing of Coltmb us. The finish will be at Santa Cruz on the Island of Meneriffe, a distance of 500 miles which Columbus covered in six days All the yacht clubs of north and south America will be invited to join with the Spaniards and 1t Is pos- sible that European clubs may also be asked to participate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
CONGRESS
aurnmnrr nf aennfe.

Washington, Feb. 10.-Senator Ald- rich of Rhode Island, chairman of the committee on finance, opened the de- bate in the Senate today on his bill to provide an emergency currency Among others In the gallery was J. Pierpont Morgan, who remained throughout the delivery of the speech. During the debate Senator Forak CT made reply to the presidents statement concerning the use of the appointing power for political purposes and had letters read showing the presidents at- titude' in one case.
 Senator Depew defended the course of the Secretary of the Treasury in de- posting funds in New York banks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11

Mobile. Feb. 1o.--(Special)--In the ladies' saloon of the handsome river steamer John Quill. which has just been built for him. Captain John Quill, the veteran Alabama steamboat man. was this afternoon presented with life-sized portrait of himself. the pres entation coming from the business men of Mobile, who gave the portrait as an evidence of the high esteem in which they hold Captain Quill.
 The presentation took place at 8 o'clock and before that time the steam CT decks were filled with the business and personal friends of Captain Quill.
 Hon. J. D. Bloch made the speech in presenting the portrait to Captain Quill
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
Tn fhe PuhlIc..

My connection with the Sellers & Drum Company was terminated De- cember 31 st. 1907 and I now offer for sale the shares of stock own in said Company.
 Anyone wishing to invest In a hand some dividend paying stock will do we'll to see me.
 In few days hope to announce my new plan of business. adv. ANDREW H. MCNEIL.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11

selrn in the dangerous channel into Belize. The night was bad and stormy and high sea rolling. Anderson saw a dim light on the Cay and succeeded in steering into safety but the crew of the Anselm failed to be successfully guided by the same dim light, if it was seen. The Anselm is high on the reef and a wreck.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
BroOkIvn BanIC Reopenn.

New York. Feb. 1O.--The First Na- tional of Brooklyn. which closed on October 25. last. reopened for business today. Since the closing of the bank 1t was in the hands of John W. Scho- field, receiver. A deficiency of $165,- 900 which existed when the bank Rus- pended has been made good by the stockholders.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
Racing License Granted

Frankfort, Ky Feb, 10-The Ken lucky Racing Commission met here to- day upon a call of Chairman Chinn and granted licenses for 1908 to four Ken lucky tracks Churchill Downs and Douglass Park at Louisville and at the Latonia and Lexington tracks
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
DIsCOURTEsY IS CHARGED.
seamen Feel Bitterly Toward ItaIIan
 WaPNhfn

Mobile. Feb. 10.--lSpecial. There is much comment in shipping circles over the alleged lack of the ordinary courtesy of the international code e. garding vessels of different nationali- ties when passing, it being claimed that
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
Summary of Houne.

Washington, Feb. 19.-A brief but fiery speech by Mir. Leake of New Jer- sey. in which he outlined his opposi- ton to Wm. J. Bryan as a candidate for the presidency. relieved the monot- ony of debate on the Indian appropria- tion bill in the house today.
 MT. Leake charged Mir. Bryan with taking the big stick from the president, leaving the latter only a big slipper. and he further credited the democrats in the house with having usurped the right of free action of the delegates to the power convention by nominating MT. Bryan is advance. His remarks were greeted with misses from the democratic side of the house.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11

J. M. Hess, of Ashville, was yester- day appointed justice of the peace. by the Governor, and Oscar B. Clarke, of TuscumbiaS and w J. Price, of Phoenix City were appointed Notarfes Public. .-s.. .tf,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
BYNUM IS APPOINTED.

New Freight Agent of Mobile and
 Ohio at New Orleans.
 Mobile, Feb, 10--(SpeciaD-The or- ficial announcement of the appoint ment of E. 4, Bynum, as Assistant General Freight Agent of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company with head quarters in New Orleans, to succeed N. M Deech was made today.
 Mir. Bynum Is now agent of the New Orleans Terminal Company and has been for two years past
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11

The Daybreak Fertilizer has pro- duced on six acres of upland 9,O5S pounds Of lint cotton, being a little more thAn IS full weight bales.
 MARKS & GAYLE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
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PILES CURED IN gro IA DAYS.
 PAZO OINTMENT 5ss guaranteed 10 eura eh yeass of Itching Blind, 1leadinR 1r Protrnding Piles in c to 14 days or money refunded. 500. -4'7 ---fu-aaf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
v~u-eI yvreeked as Belize.

Mobile, Feb. 10.--Captafn Anderson Of the fruit steamer Katie which ar rived in Mobile today, said on the night of February he was leading the Am
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11

The Daybreak Fertilizer has prO- duced on one acre of sandy upland 1,493 pounds of lint cotton.
 MARKS & GAYLE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
Etruria Is Expected.


 The Italian battleship Etruria, which is now at Mobile, Is expected in this port tomorrow for stay of about a week, when she will proceed to Tampa. and there will be met by representa- lives of the Italian Government. who are to go to the state fair.
 The ship Is to be welcomed to Pensa- cloa by the Italian consul and city of ficials. and an effort will be made to have her return to this port for the Mardi Gras festivities in March. but as other ports have already spoken to the commanding officer 1t is not thought that the request will be com piled with, especially as the Italian government will have to be consulted before the itinerary can be changed.
 The Italian residents here. of which there are large number, are prepar- ing to entertain the officers and men during their visit. The usual exchange of visits between the officers of the ship and those at the navy yard and forts will be made upon the day of her arrival
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
(. E. FAY IN TROUBLE
TELEGnAPH oPEnAToR IS ACCUs-
 ED or LARCENY.
Charged By His Roem-mafe in Pensa- cola With Tulkfmw Pistol And Jewelry---Batflenhip Expect
 ed Today.


 Pensacola. Fla. Feb. 10--(Special)- )--- c. E. Fay, young telegraph operator. who recently came here from Birming- ham and took a position with the western Union Telegraph Company. was today committed to the county jail upon the charge of larceny of 2 revolver and jewelry. from a fellow boarder at the Royal Hotel.
 According to statements Fay began drinking Saturday afternoon and re- fused to go on duty, telling the man ager that he had decided to quit and go to Mobile. where he intended to go to work for the Western Union. Late at night he went to his hotel, and there packed his trunk to leave. and it is alleged packed not only his own ef- fleets but those of a boarder in an ad- joining room. He then took the revolt yer and jeweiry. and left the hotel.
 The theft was discovered, and as Fay was missing the police went in search of him, making the arrest before he had an opportunity of leaving the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11

the purpose of nom1naIInB ~~.ndidate for president and vice president of the United States. and adopting platform for a national labor party.
 The recent decisions of the Supreme Court in which the labor laws were de- clared unconstitutional were criticised ana 1t was declared tfsat laboring men 4hroughout the country must combine fo change the constitution. Judges, it is said, owed their appointments to men opposed to labor and must be aiffSsrseded before labor would receive flle justice to which it is entitled.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11

TO PREVENT THE GRIP LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE removes the cause. To get the genuine, call for full name and look for aignature Of y..W. GROVE. 25e.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
~sTToEAL LABOR PARTY.

ssg.sEtf faus Es E4ssas d to t2
 Ing of s t r held : e -.na lf the
 aH gas rec a con-
 sesenta- a.. .e ar try for
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-13
Stationery and umbrellas

The Stationery Booth in the Xmas Bazaar is very attractive. displaying a beautiful line of writing paper with en- veIOpes to match. All in elegant EIOl- iday boxes on sale here Mon En
 day special =. ... ...... JUG
 A great collection of umbrellas for the Holiday trade. shown in our Holiday Bazaar. Values that you would have to pay the Jewelry store two and three times our price. On sale Monday &0O0 special upward of =. ... pA'1O
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-13
Xmas linens,

Fancy Liners. One of the most ate tractiye and extensive exhibits. not only in our Holiday Bazaar bu. in the entire city. One booth contains imported linena also searfs. squares. centre pieces. Aus trian drawn work. and plate and tun- bier dOiles. See the special bargain prices Monday. :. Frinsed damask towels. fancy and aoral designs. also plain hemssitched damask. towels with drawn work border. ClQa :. Monday special 25e. soc and. :. ZOC
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-13
Handkerchief gifts

By far the most important display of Holiday hankerehiefs ever shown in Montgomery. Al are imported goods and all are marked al unprecedented bar gain prices.
 Imported hsnkerchiefs worth 10 35c here Monday special. - I1C
 Linen imported hemstched handker- chiefs worth Soc here Mon IF day special ..... ...-.. %|N
 Hankerchiefs worth 65e 1E here Monday special =. ... ..1JC
 Imported linen handkcrchiefs from Lur- gan. Ireland, worth 25c and 1E: 35c Monday special. ..... JIG,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-13
Gifts for men

One booth of this Holiday Bazaar is devoted to special showing of gifts for men. Every lady who has gift in mind should visit this booth,
 Elegant neckwear on sale here 0Eo Men. glove. upward of .$l.00 Silk MuRers. upward of. -.. Soc Mems all linen initial haydkerchiefs. 25c Monday.
 Holiday boxes in all sizes. beautifully decorated. On sale Monday special l0e each.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-13
sample line bags

Really this Ene of shopping bags with their innumerable styles offers gift giivers many suggestions. Practically 'eveVy wO- man fully appreciates an elegant shopping bag. This sample ine was purchased way below cost and will be offered in our Holiday Bazaar at exactly manufac- turer's cost. Prices for Mon &0O day fTom 7Ic to =. .. PAO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-13
Xmas bints boys and men

What to give the man. what give the boy-shis eeT- tainy puzzles every woman. Our mems and boys section solves the problem for you here easy sshon Just and look around at the immense stoek-he low prices will
 do the rest. .%'a ss.',a
 Reefers and Fancy Suits in red. brown. and green shadngs. Priced for Monday special up- 62 E0 ward of ................ ..v9.@.. S0ls45t(J
 Also complete line of hats gloves neckwear lessnss etc.. for the youngsters 'Sf's .'~
 Mems loungng blanket robes. handsome color oonbiua ton. also smoking jackets. Priced fOr 62#EA Monday special upward of ............p -. JV
 Neckwear made from solid silk. in bat wings. flowing ends four-n-hands. Rich patterns. in new shad- 10- ings Monday special upward of. =. .... OTC
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-13
Xmas fans

These imported fans from our Paris agency make the most acceptable Xmas gifts imaginable at prices shOwins an im- mense saving.
 Fan. worth $500 here for$ 2. 50 Fan. worth s,.9s $ here .t.r$l. .98. Fan. worth s,.Oo. here ,tol$l.50. Fan. worth $2.Oo here for. 96c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-13

High class leather goods
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-13
RNo$ for Xmas

Every happy. Xmas thought certainly eentes around the home You caA, never make this place attractive We want to make attractive for you this Xmas and offering suggestions in rugs at special prices. Our carpet section sowng many suggestions for Xmas gifts for the home. and ontyom shopping rounds you will do well to visit Ehs department #
 $500 Royal Wilton Rugs. 27x54. QQ GO offered in an Xmas sale Monday special. ID D. 70
 $7.50 Royal Wilton Rugs. 3Ox63: AE or special Monday .....................D .9l
 $27.50 Axmnini.ter Rugs oxl2 size q 00 EO in this Holiday Sale Monday special ...D ZZ.O .OU
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-13
Xmas hints

Chidren's lace hose. 4 to 6.
 Worth I5e and 25e. czeelIsnl for Santa Claus and ;, Xmss trees. Special Mon 9c day. .... "
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-13
Practical I,ofrre gifts

Note the ezHemeH low prices on the following list of ex- ceIent Xmas presenh:-
 {Enctted fringe. cOIored border and white da- 0E mask towels 20x45. Worth 35c Monday special. Z OC k. All linen white huek towels with scaIloped 1E borden, Priced for Monday special. .,.... ZOC
 Hemsttcked and .fnsed. double faced satin En dAmask towels specially priced for. .. .... DUG
 22x45 hemsdtched damask towels. with drawn work in the border. Extra heavy quality Monday spe- DO StaA>'s'." ''.'''ss s+ss /NJN~
 Mexican drawn work. scaEfs. and squares. worth sf sF'os he '"s' quoted M''a.g upward csc
 French Embroidered seahs and squares q Oo match Monday special .... .......'... .1O
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-13
Winner. of mi.-spelled word eon.e..

Winners ot mis-speIed word contest
 First pnze Miss Thehma Lewis. Creenulle. Ala ;, second prize Cecil Davs BIO Finley Ave; third prize Otn Plaster. no address; fourth prize Mrs M. j.. Smith. 4i6 S. cout; fifth prize Mira M. s. Gil mer. 407 High Sl
 The prize winneEs VII kindly call by. or wnse Ad- verifying Department