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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-01-28
MILITARY DRAMA
To be Given under Auspices Of U.D C.
CHAPTER.

GlidpicI'
What is promised to be the
most interesting play ever pro
duced at the Thomas Opera
house viii be given at an early
date by local talent. The Daugh
terS Of the Confederacy are anN-
'iouS to complete the fund so
well under way for the erection
of the monument in Kin%Stree
in memory Of the Confederate
dead. \ talented company OF
players have been invited to as
sumo the principal characters OF
new military comedy drama
hcalled "Dau%hter of the COnfed-
eracy'. As the title suggests, the
play is founded on incidents of
the War between the States and
not only intetprets the war
from a Southern standpoint, but
rather by undisputed fact and
actual historical occurrences.
From >curtain up to curtain
down the story OF the drama is
intensely interesting with strong
emotional scenes and beautiful
stage situations written with ev-
cry requirement Of refinement
and portraying the heart throbs
of the. Confederacy in all its
many phases.
Throughout the play the plan
tation negro comedy has been
interpolated, giving to the char
acters of Old Black Joe and Aunt
Dlnah the funny characteristics
of the old-fashioned darkey dur.
ing the period 1s61.65. There are
no people in the world who have
been so universally made the
theme of story and song as the
people of Dixie land. The steady
march of commercialism is fast
driving romance away but the
Southland will be slow to yield
to the invader, for it is the soul
of chivaIry, the home of fair wo-
men and brave men, the place
where the sun shines brightest,
the moonlight the clearest,where
the women speak softest, the
men love strongest and fight
quickest. It is this spirit that is
woven into the drama, "Daugh-
ter of the Confederacy,' crea-
ting an atmosphere of its own
that clings until the fall of the
last curtain.
MIR W A Fisher, formerly, of
the Mason.Newcomb Company, |
will personally direct the !,
Kingstree production for the
Daughters of the Confederacy.
Rehearsals are now in progress
at the opera house and the cast
promises to be letter perfect
and present professional per-
formance. With the play many
splendid features are to be
added. A mixed quartette will
render popular melodies of the
South and be heard throughout
the entire play. A grand mill
tary chorus of girls is to re-
view Southern States and great
Confederate generals in a fancy
drill and song numbers. The
military chorus has been writ
ten as a tribute to President
Jefferson Davis and General
Lee and in convincing manner
impress upon Southern children
the grand vitures of the lead
ers of the Confederacy and a
lust cause. Thus will the men,
ory of the Grays be carried into
future generations and their
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If You need any tobacco cloth call
Oh the Peoples Mercantile Co, where
YOU can obtain anything You desire
in general merchandise. 1-r-3t
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For SALE-Two story brick store.
plate glass front.on Main street klngs-
tree. S c. next to court house. buiidihg
30 feet front by 81 feet deep: building
lot 80 feet front by lO5 deep. Nine
rooms on upper story. Good entrance:
Also one lot adjoining building lot
52r., feet in court hOuSe yard by % :
on .Iail street l0J feet deep,
Two Pool Tables and outfit and soft
drink outfit for sale cheap. Store on
ground floor
For terms apply 10
X J McCABE. Or
1-l4-tf PHILIP STOLL,
Kingstree. S c.
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Big reduction in boys clothing
Come in and look them over.
PEOpLE'S MERCANTILE Co..
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Oar line of shoes Is complete, TN
excelled in style, quality and price
See us before buying.
PEOPLES MERCANTILE Co.
1.7-3t
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Fresh supply of garden seed on
hand, now is the time to plant your
garden.
PEOPLES MERCANTILE co.
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TERMS

Obituaries. Tributes of Respect,
Res lutionS Of Thanks, ards OF Thanks
and all other reading notices. not
NEWS. will be charged for at the rate
of one cent a word for each insertion.
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We have nice line of Lion Brand
Shirts and Collars.
PEOPLES MERCANTILE Co.
1.7-3t
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NOTICE.

Second series Of >fsck 10"
kin:Stree building and Loan
sS<cciasion. Books new open at
nav office. -: cd 20 date from
.Banuar, 4. 1909. Come carly
and secmr2 what yOu will need.
WI CARR.
Secretary and Treasurer,
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Trespass Notice.

TrespaS NUCICe'
All persons are hereby forbidden to
trpspass by hunting, cutting wood or
in any other manner on any lands OF
the undersigned. Any and all persons
found guilty of same will be punished to
the full extent of the law.
ESTATE J H HUTsON.
MRS M s HUTsoN,
Harper, 5 G..
January 1s, 1909.
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For SALE-Toole Cotton Seed. One
dollar bu'hel. VI W ROGERS,
s1-2l-tf Church, 3 C.
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For RENT-Fa%m of 125 acres. SO
acres cleared. room dwelling, stable,
barn. 8 miles from Kingstree. Apply to
1-l4-tf j D GILLAND.
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For SALE Complete Gle Cotton,
Corn, Fea or any other grain, and
Guano distributor, for S! e for Cash at
Sl5. 90, almost new. Apply to WILLIAM
COOPER, 2l6 Manly street, rCreenville,
sc. 1-28-tf
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For SALE CHEAP-Canary bird anc
cage. Apply at Office OF
l.2l-2t The COUNTY RECORD.
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FOR RENT OR FOR SALE-One lot
with store house and outbuildingS in
the town of Cades. Fine business
stand. Apply to
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Spartanburg Co. Duncans, 5 {
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Evening journal., 1909-01-29
MRS. ATHERTON
NOW TESTIFIES
Tells Of Her DOineS in the
Stirling Divorce Case
in Scotland

p,, rrr,ted Press Leased Special Wire.
r,Drc-prrRGH. Jan. 2s.-The climax In the
trial OF the divorce petitions OF John Alex
ander stirling and wife came to-day when
Mrs Mabel Atherton, one Of England s
ear,ed beauties and herself society di-
vorcee took the stand to clear herseii Oh
the charges Of misconduct with st'hns'
she protested that her relations "i.l,
stirling we're always honorable ana sa'u
that she had tried to act as peaoemaRer
between Stirling and his wife
Hearing that Mrs. Stirling was IN love
,,it, lord Northland, Mrs. Atherton said
she had tried TO get Northland to cease
his attentions TO Mrs. Stirling
She admitted that she had once tried to
arrange a private meeting with Stirling
hut said It was for the purpose OF rare
well interview. She was led to this, she
said when she found herself unable TO rld
Mrs. Stirling Of her suspicious
Il did not want TO destroy Mrs stirl'
ine,s happiness and I intended to tell Mr.
stirllng Goodbye at this meeting" the
witness said.
The serious allegations made against
Mrs. Atherton by her own maid Miss
Dagarne. and by Mrs. Norris the Stirl-
ing maid. were warmly denied by the wit.
ness. She said her maids testimony was
Influenced BY the fact that she had dis
covered thefts on the maids part and
had discharged her.
Mrs Atherton was stunningly dressed
and the Court Of Sessions was packed
when she took the stand. MANY wei
known society people had come from Lon.
don to hear her testify.
Evening journal., 1909-01-29
ANARCHISTS In
RUSSIA ACTIVE
Blow Up Shop Of Merchant
Who Refused Demand
for Money

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
BAKU. Russia, Jan. 29-One man was
killed and eleven seriously injured to-
day in bomb explosion which wreck.
ed the shop OF Asrieff. one Of Baku's
richest merchants. of whom a group
Of anarchists had demanded 10000
roubles.
The merchant is among those hurt
Just after the place had been opened
an unknown man entered and laid the
bomb on the counter, shouting a warn
ing 10 the employees. A crowd had fol-
lowed the man TO the shop, and while
he escaped. the others inside the place
were 'hemmed in and had no chance
to get out before the bomb let 60
None escaped injury.
Assassinations are occurring here
daily. A millionaire was recently kid.
mapped and held for ransom which has
not been paid. It is feared he has
been killed.
The police are working on several
tangible clues and are hopeful OF run,
ming down what is believed to be one
of the biggest revolutionary organiza-
tions in this part Of Russia
Evening journal., 1909-01-29
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Del. Jan. 29-Menfbers Of
the Senate and House to-day wore
pink carnations as a tribute to tho
memory of President William McKin-
Icy. Lieutenant Governor Mendinhan
presented the members OF the Senate
with carnations.
After prayer by Chaplain Cleeiand.
in the Senate. quartette composed
OF Herman G. Taylor. J. Milton David
son. A. l.. Massey and John 3. Whar-
ton sang Jesus. Lover OF Ny Sour
and Lead Kindly Light" members OF
tho Senate joining In the singing OF the
latter hymn. EulogIes OF President
Mckinley were made by Senators
Monaghan and DreXler
The Democratic members Of tho
Legislature this morning held caucus
to talk over party affairs and policies
They appointed steering committed
composed OF Senators Dutton and Shell
drake and Representatives Grubb,
Hall and Rawlins.
Want culprIts Whipped at Home.
In the House. Representative Hop
l1ins gave notice OF a bill 20 provide
for the public whipping In the county
In which the offense is committed oi
persons convicted and sentenced 10 ro
ceive corporal punishment. At pres
ent offenders from Kent and SUSSEX
counties are whipped In the New Cas-
tie County Workhouse.
Evening journal., 1909-01-29
STATE LAWMAKERS HONOR
MEMORY OF M'KINL EY
Wear Pink Carnations and Hear FaVonfe Hymns of
Lafe President Sung-Imponanf Bills Given
Notice of in Both Houses

Senator Monaghan introduced In the
Senate. and had passed under sus.
pension OF rules, a bill appropriatlne
s1,650 to defer the expenses Of the in
auguration Of the Governor and Lieu
tenant Governor. The Senate also
passed the House bill 70 refund por-
ton of liquor license money to certain
dealers In New Castle county.
In the House the bill to repeal the
voters assistant law was reported
favorably.
Notices we're given IN the Senate OF
two bills affecting telephone companies.
One was by Senator Finn TO regulate
the phone companies and their
charges. and the other is by Senator
Monaghan to fix maximum charge fol
telephone service. designed to prevent
the raising of rates.
Mr.. Monaghan also gave notice OF
bill 70 incorporate the Wilmington
Bank and Trust Company. Ia which
M. A. Roddy and Thomas MCCARTHY
are named as incorporators.
Hello For Trolley Company.
Mr.. Monaghan will also propose an
amendment to the general incorpora-'
ton law that will give the Street ana
Sewer Directors Of Wilmington, dis
cretlon 70 allow more than one railway
company to have tracks on street In
certain coses. The bill is designed
10 allow the Peoples Railway Com
pany TO reach Fourth street wharf.
CContnued on Second Page)
Evening journal., 1909-01-29
Mr.. LAWSON'S
FUNERAL TODAY

The funeral Of Samuel Reed Lawson.
who died on Tuesday. will take place
from his late home. NO. 2O4 East Tenth
street at $3.50 o'clock this afternoon.
Services viii be held at the house BY
the Rev. George F. Mason, Of the First
Presbyterian Church. Interment will
be made in the Wilmington and Bran
dywine Cemetery.
Mr.. Lawson was an old employe of
the Pennsylvania Railroad and was re-
tired some time ago. He was store
keeper for the company for MANY
years. He was a brother OF John w.
Lawson, paymaster OF the MARYLAND
division Of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
and also of Thomas ]. Lawson. a Mar
ket street grocer. Mr.. Lawson's son.
John w. Lawson. arrived here last
evening from Mobile. Ala, to attend
his fathers funeral
The pallbearers will be members Of
the order of odd Fellows, Of which
the deceased was a member
Evening journal., 1909-01-29
HOUSE SPEAKER MUST
NAME LAUNCH COMMITTEE

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Jan. 29.-Speaker Cooper Of
the House viii have to name the COM
mittee Of the House TO attend the bat
tleship Delaware launching on Satur-
day OF next week. The speaker yes
terday asked that he be relieved OF
naming the committee and arrange
ments were being made to draw the
names from a hat when the committee
was deferred until today The Demo-
crat members IN their caucus were OF
the opinion that the speaker should
name the committee OF hve and a re-
solution offered by Mr.. Grubb was
adopted, requesting the speaker to
name the committee.
In the senate yesterday afternoon
Senators Finn, life. Anderson and
Hart were named as the committee to
attend the launching. they being Sc
lected by the drawing OF slips from a
book prepared by Lieutenant Governor
Mendinhall.
Evening journal., 1909-01-29
ARRESTS in
MURDER CASE
Chester County Authorities
Probing Foul
Crime
THREE MEN MAY BE
IMPLICATED In THE DEED

CHESTER, Jan. 29.-Three arrests have
been made in connection with the brutal
murder Of Henry James and his wife, the
aged Chester county couple so foully done
TO death on their farm between Newtown
square and Berwyn some time Tuesday
night
The prisoners are Jan Choinski a Polish
farm hand formerly employed on the
James place and who is said to have been
discharged after a quarrel with Mr.. James
nnd Willis Thomas and Morris Askins,
colored men, the former held as an actual
suspect and the latter as a witness be-
cause he and Thomas have been working
together.
The police regard the arrest of Chowin-
ski who was caught in Chester, as decid-
edy important as while he protested his
innocence and said he could prove an
nlibi, investigation has disclosed that he
was missing from his boarding house from
about noon on Tuesday until Wednesday
morning about o'clock, and there are
also suspicious stains on his shoes and
clothes which the police believe were
made by human blood
Another very strong link in the circum-
inski is that his shoes. in addition to hav-
ing red blotches on them were covered
with a black loamy mud which officials
say is peculiar to the roads in the vicinity
of the James farm. where the crime was
committed, and is not found any place in
the neighborhood of Chester.
Chowinski was arrested in his boarding
house in Chester last evening by Police
Sergeant Modem and Policeman Pigott lie
made no resistance when the officers ap-
peared. but was nervous and when in
formed Of thes cause OF his arrest he pro-
tested he knew nothing about the crime.
lie insisted that he could prove by several
witnesses where he had been Tuesday
night. but inquiry developed that he had
disappeared about noon on Tuesday and
had not been seen again until Wednesday
morning about O'Clock when he returned
to his boarding house.
Then the officer discovered suspicious
looking stains on his shoes and clothing
which bore a close resemblance to blood
stains partially washed out To explain
these and his absence from home Tuesday
nieht chowinski claimed he had siepl
Tuesday night In a brick yard IN the Vi
cinity Of Chester.
The capture OF Chowinsh is regarded as
extremely important. and West Chester
authorities were notified as soon as h'
had been arrested. Chief of Police Jeffrie'
and former District Attorney McElwe'
went TO Chester at once. and after In
ouiring into the apparent facts in the
case. STAYED there all night and took the
prisoner to West Chester early this morn
in-.
once in West Chester Chowinski VIII %
thoroughly "sweated," and If nothing IL
developed by questions he will be taker
10 the James farm and confronted Will
the scene of the crime and the bodies o.
the victims
Evening journal., 1909-01-29
NARROW ESCAPE
FROM DEATH
Cornelius Toner in PeriIOuS
Position in a Runaway
Accident
HORSE WAS
STOPPED IN TIME

Cornelius Toner. aged "a years. OF
NO. 1906 Pennsylvania avenue, had q
narrow escape from death in a run.
away accident to-day. He is em-
ployed by Charles Wolhar, a grocery.
man at Pennsylvania avenue and
Scott street
While taking a team belonging To the
grocer to the stable, the horse became
frightened at coal wagon and start
ed forward The reins were snatched
from Toner'S hands and the animal a
free bit, started in Pennsylvania ave
nue. toward Delaware avenue at top
speed Toner attempted 10 recover
the reins and fell between the shaft
and one Of the front wheels Of th@
wagon Unable to extricate himself
he was in momentary peril Of beina
kicked to death by the horse. whose
flying hind feet Just grazed his head
The runaway caused considerable cS.
citement and a crowA followed the
horse. Ahead of the crowd was
Charles Wolhar. Jr., son of the grocer
and he managed to reach the horse
at the same time Henry Jones. colored
made a grab for the animals head
near Clayton street. and between then,
they stopped the animal.
Toner was taken from his perilous
position and assisted to Mr.. Wolhar's
store, where a physician attended him
He was later removed to his home.
The runaway presented sight
which many Of the women living in
Pennsylvania avenue will not soon for.
get. Hanging helplessly between the
shaft and one Of the front wheels tia
plight OF the young man made som,
Of the residents along that thorough.
fare shudder in fear for his safety.
Evening journal., 1909-01-29
WIFE SAYS HUSBAND
WANTED TO KILL HER

IF 1 ha d met you on Christmas
day, / would have blown your brains
out" Harry ]. Orrin told his wife
Rose, on January 9. Rose told the
story to City Court Judge Cochran this
morning. Orrin is charged with
threatening her with bodily harm.
The couple. neither of whom is much
more than twenty years old, have been
separated since December Is. Elmer
Fowler r storekeeper. Of Thirteenth
and Claymont streets. told the court
that he had heerd Orrin. while intoxi.
Gated, declare his purpose To blow his
wife's brains out. 1--WE quit my lob
and bought a gun. There will be a
murder before this night is over" Or.
rim said, according to the storexeeper.
Judge Cochran turned the case over
to Humane Agent Stout, who will re-
port on Monday. Orrin is under S1OJ
bail.
Evening journal., 1909-01-29
THEIR WEDDING
ENDED ROMANCE

The wedding OF Ralph r. Levering, OF
a. Georges and Miss Sara r. Hartenstine
of Principle Furnace. Md. on Saturday
evening by the Rev. ]. l.. Westfall. OF
bethany Baptist Church. eliminated q
pretty romance. The bride was a school
teacher in St Georges, coming from her
home in Maryland last fall. Her family is
prominent in Maryland Mr.. Levering is a
direct descendant Of william Penn. He Is
well known IN st. Georges. He met his
bride but a month ago. and friendship
quickly ripened into love. Mr.. Westfall
was assisted IN the ceremony by the Rev.
T. j. Hopkins. OF Delaware Avenue Bap-
tist Church, and the Rev. j. r. Musson,
Of Plainheld. n. ]. The couple are enjoy
ing wedding trip in Boston. They will
live at Roxborough, near Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1909-01-29
DR.. CHANDLER
GRANTED A A DIVORCE

DR.. swithin Chandler formerly OF
this ely, but now a prominent physi-
clan Of Philadelphia. yesterday secured
a decree Of absolute divorce from his
wife. Elizabeth Sergeant Chandler, in
the Philadelphia courts.
The court confirmed the report Of tho
master, G. Heidle Norris. who took
testimony in the case. DR.. Chandler
charging his wife with infidelity The
suit had been pending for several
years In Philadelphia, and there has
been considerable other litigation re-
garding the disposition OF property in
connection with the separation of the
couple. Before their removal TO Phil
adelphia, DR.. and Mrs. Chandler lived
IN this city. where they are well known.
Evening journal., 1909-01-29
DRY GOODS FIRM
IS REORGANIZED
Crosby & Hill Company to
Succeed Present Firm on
February |
EMPLOYEES IN CONCERN AS
REwARD FOR GOOD SERVICE

The time-honored firm Of Crosby and
HIM. which has been the synonym for
la.r and honorable dealing for more than
thirty years in this community Will retire
on Monday. February /. and will be sue
ceeded by Crosby and HIM Company. in
corporated under the laws OF Delaware.
The officers OF the new concern are:
President. w X. Crosby vice-president
and treasurer. A. V. Hughes; secretary,
w. S. Morton.
Some time before Mr. Hill's death Mr..
Crosby and he decided to retire from ac-
tive business and pass the business on
to a number Of their old employees who
have served them with efficiency and
fidelity In some instances for almost thirty
years. In recognition Of long and faithful
service the firm Of Crosby and Hill decid-
ed to donate 10 eight OF their old employees
the sum OF $4,000 in stock. the amounts
graded according to term OF service OF
each. The benencaries are named as fol-
lows: a. v. Hughes. W s. Morton, Mar
tha A. Balance. Mary ]. Duntze, Mary A.
Grant Catharine l.. Casey, Martha A.
Bottle and Sarah r. Hayes. The balance
OF the stock will be held by w. X. Cros-
by Mrs. Clara E. Hill and A. v. Hughes.
AS Mr.. Hughes viii be the managing
director OF the new concern. Il willfnot be
out OF place TO say that he Is a Delaware
boy having been born IN Mlddietown
about forty years ago. His first experience
In business was with a Market street dry
goods house In this city from whence he
went 10 strawbridge and Clothiers, IN
Philadelphia. where he occupied a posi-
ton IN the silk department lie afterwards
went with John wanamaker In these
two large and first class houses he OBJ
tanned valuable experience
More than ten years ago he accepted a
position as buyer OF the silk and dress
goods department with Crosby and Hnl
which position he filled with efficiency
and fidelity up 70 three years ago when
he was appointed manager. This position
he has filed with growing efficiency and
success.
Mr. Hughes IS a man Of nne personal
character "a polite and courteous gentle.
man. and a merchant of ability and On.
ergy. No man IN the dry goods busines,
IN this city to-day Is more worthy or The
confidence support and patronage OF th,
people OF this city and state
Crosby and Hm Company will conduc
their business on tho same fair and hon
orable lines which gave to the old firn
such an envable reputation FOR integrit,
and fair dealing II Is the hope that IN,
new Crosby and Hnl Company Will enio,
a large measure OF success as Il Is be
lieved they win prove themselves worth,
OF IL.
Evening journal., 1909-01-29
THIEVES LOOTED
BUSINESS PLACE.
Got Into SaiImaker's Shop
and Locked II Up When
They Left

Sometime last night thieves entered the
establishment OF W. w Bottomiy. at the
southwest corner or Fourth and Tatnali
streets and looted the place. Tho robbery
wns reported to the police this morning
ana they are now scratching for the
thieves.
Just what was taken was not learned as
Bottomly was instructed hy The police not
70 give any Information. No money was
taken. however but it Is believed that the
thieves got away with considerable mor-
chandisc.
one OF the robbers left a derby hat in
the store and the police are trying to To-
cate It's owner.
How the men got into The building is a
mystery to Mr. Bottomy. He said the
place was locked up this morning just as
he left Il last night. lie thinks the thieves
had a key.