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Gilpin observer., 1909-01-28
SHOPS OF FLORENCE
QUAINT OLD PLACES ALLURlNG
TO THE TOURIST.
Everything in City Is in Artistic OF
Classic Form-What You Find and
How You May Purchase These
Fascinating Crafts.

Rome-The shops of Florence are
wonderful, enticing, and numerous.
They glitter their gold and silver toys
in the open fronts of the little shops,
established in the time of Cosmos
First, that are set picturesquely on
either side of the Ponte Vecchio. or
all the wonders of this wonderful old
city Of Tuscany this old bridge is the
most provocative of thoughts of the
past with its glories, it's cruel wars, its
deeds of blood and of romance. Stand
ing in the loggia its three central
arches frame the landscape like pic
lures. The sunset sky is wonderful.
You see the river winding sluggishly.
now green, now yellow, and the tall,
stately buildings bordering the Arno,
their graceful arches and colonnades
rising from the water as in Venice
and beyond are the green hills of Val
lombrosa. The shops on the old bridge
are set close together, and the side
walk is so narrow you must continual
ly take to the street TO make progress,
only to spring nimbly back again to
escape being crushed under the wheels
of passing omnibus.
But though the bridge is medley
of human beings, seemingly inextric-
ably mixed with vehicles of all descrip-
tions, no one ever is crushed, nor in
any way damaged. You walk in the
narrow street or stray carelessly
across it. and escape harm, for the
movements of all are as leisurely as
your own. Precious and semi-Drecious
stones of every size. shape and color
are displayed in the little windows of
the shops with draping chains of gold
and silver. and pink, white and red
corals. Crossing the bridge to turn
into the Borgo st. Jacopo your ears
are deafened by the sound of hammers
by which men weld into form pots.
dishes and jars of shining brass and
copper. This little dark street is lined
with fascinating shops. The windows
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-28

are full of antique treasures. Old
church lamps in silver. bronze and
brass hang on hooks above the open
doors; they sway towards you. invit
ingly. There are old candlesticks, and
Italian. three-wicked lamps like those
in use now. where gas or electricity
is not. There are shops of wood
carvers where you may take lessons
in this ancie>t art, If it pleases you
Everything in Florence is in artistic
or classic form. At the little lattaio,
where / buy cream for my afternoon
tea, II is given me in little glass
bottle shaped like an antique vase o.,
the Via Maggie there is a marvellous
little shop no larger than good sized
room; it is literally crammed with fas-
cinating small things. Old silver
lamps, vessels. teapots and vases.
Handmade metal things, all charming
and desirable, and not dear are too
numerous to mention. There is antique
jewelry in earrings, bracelets and belt
clasps. l saw earrings set with a curl
Gus dull green stone that could be di-
vided into three balls-slightly oval
in shape-they would make charming
tips to cravat ends or to those of a
bow. There are old rings set with
huge stones in curious metal. neither
gold nor silver; and canoes are so
plentiful and so cheap that one could
easily pick up enough to make a neck
lace or tiara at wonderfully small
sum. There are modern canoes. too.
but 1t does not need connoisseur to
show the difference. The modern ones
are sharp and crude. beside the soft
ened outlines and mellow tones of the
old ones. In this shop | saw fascinat-
ing old parasols with gold tipped ribs
and carved ivory handles in the small
round form that the high born dame
of old carried in her drives. and which
are also in vogue today. The bro
caded coverings are rich in texture.
color and design, but, alas. SO tender
from age that they crack anew AT a
touch. But the frames are still In
perfect order.
1t Is impossible to give the prices of
these things: there is no price that
should be accepted; the final price de-
pends on the tact and shrewdness of
buyer and seller
Coveting wonderful chain of large
silver beads. nearly two yards in
length, asked the price; the answer
came glibly "venticinque. lire. Sig
nora" | offered thirteen lire. but
shrugs and up-liftings of hands with
vehement head.shakings was the only
response. Writing my price on my
card l gave 1t to the man, telling him
In case he changed his mind he could
send the chain to that address.
He mournfully accepted the card
and. without looking at it. laid II on a
table and sadly but politely responded
to my "Buon giorno." On reaching
home two hours afterward, to my 10y,
] tound the chain already there.
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-28
RHEUMATISM PRESCRIPTION

The increased use Of "Toris" fo,
rheumatism is causing considerable
discussion among the medical frater-
nifty. 1t is an almost infallible cure
when mixed with certain other ingre-
dients and taken properly. The fol-
lowing formula is effective: ITO one
half pint Of good whiskey add one
ounce Of Toris Compound and one
ounce of Syrup Sarsaparilla Compound.
Take in tablespoonful doses before
each meal and before retiring"
Toris compound is a product of the
laboratorie- of the Globe Pharma-
ceutical Co., Chicago, but it as well as
the other ingredients can be had from
any good druggist.
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-28
For the Public Taste.

The following makes a very popular
dish, the usual name given it being
funny paper" Take three mothers
in-law, two Irishmen, one German
one or two tough kids and a coon !:
mix and stir well. A jag is considered
to add flavor. Sprinkle in a little
spice and ginger, and garnish with
drawings. The addition of a pinch of
hardsense is advisable, though not es-
sential. Chestnuts are used for stuff
ing. The dish is usually roasted.
though poaching is not uncommon
The Bellman
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-28
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

The treasury January 22Qd pur-
chased 10000 ounces of silver for de-
livery at Denver at 51.SS2 cents per
fine ounce.
Mondays statement of the treasury
balance in the general fund, exclusive
of the $4,000 900 gold reserve shows:
Available cash balance $144.592,5l2.
Gold coin and bullion sl6,726,9O5. Gold
certificates. $29070.1sO.
That President Roosevelt's recon-
mendation for an appropriation to re-
imburse E. II. Hartman for the ex-
penditure of about 100000 by the
Southern Pacific Railway Company to
control the overflow of the Colorado
river into Salton sink a few years ago
will be disregarded by Congress now
appears probable.
Secretary Root has informed the
House committee that the report of
an insult to the American flag in
Prague, Bohemia. was without foun-
dation. An American and a British
flag were hanging over a photograph
er's shop and during riotous process
ican flag-was torn down.
Nearly 100000 was subscribed at
public meeting in Washington towards
the erection OF a great auditorium
building. Secretary of State Root. AS
sistant Secretary Bacon and other pub
lie men participated. Fifty well known
business men have signed articles OF
incorporation for the proposed build
ing. under the title of the National
Auditorium Company of Washington.
The House committee on public
lands decided to report favorably
bill which provides for the granting
and patenting by the state Of Colorado
of desert lands within the reservation
formerly occupied by the Uncom-
pahgre and White River Ute Indians.
Colorado will be required to pay $1.25
an acre for the lands II the bill is
passed.
The question whether a Chinaman
whose deportation from the United
States has been ordered is entitled to
jury trial under the favored nation"
clause of the treaty between the United
States and China. was raised in the
case of Coon Shuhg VS.. the United
States, which was decided by the Su.
preme Court of the United States
Monday against Shung.
The House Monday listened to an
eulogy of John r. Binns, the Marconi
operator aboard the liner Republic
Mr.. Boutell of Illinois. who was given
unanimous consent to address the
House, said: "Binns has given the
world a splendid illustration of the he
roism that dwells in many who are do
Ing the quiet, unnoticed tasks of life.
Is 1t not an inspiration for all of us to
feel that there are heroes for every
emergency. and that in human life no
danger is so great that some Jack
Binns is not ready to face it."
Representative James e. Watson of
Indiana may be secretary of commerce
and labor in the Taft Cabinet. Wash
ington advices say that powerful influ-
ences are working for him all over the
country. He has served ten years In
Congress.
That the widow of Rear Admiral 10.
seph d. Coghlan Of Manila bay fame
will have to seek employment unless
the government grants her an adequate
pension is the information that has
been brought out in connection with
the bill now up granting Mrs. Coghlan
q pension Of 500 a month.
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-28
HOME CURE FOR ECZEMA
Oil Of Winterereen, Thymol, Glycerine,
Etc, Used ae Simple Wash.

1t really seems strange that SO
many people suffer year in and year
out with eczema, when it is now no
longer a secret that oil of winter
green mixed with thymol, glycerine,
etc., makes wash that is bound to
cure.
Old, obstinate cases. it is true, can
not be cured in few days, but there
is absolutely no sufferer from eczema
who ever used this simple wash and did
not hnd Immediately that wonderfully
soothing; calm, cool sensation that
comes when the itch is taken away. In
stantly upon applying a few drops Of
the wash the remedy takes effect. the
Itch Is allayed There is no need of ex-
periment-the patient knows at once.
The remedy is known the d. ID. D..
Prescription, or Oil of Wintergreen
Compound. 1t is made by the d. d. D..
Co. of Chicago. and druggists every
where know Of its merits.
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-28

SPOHN'S DiSTEMPER CURE will
cure any possible case of DISTEMPER,
PINK EYE, and the like among horses
of all ages, and prevents all others in the
same stable from having the disease. Also
cures chicken cholera. and dog distemper.
Any good druggist can supply you, or send
to mfrs 30 cents and 81. 90 bottle. Agents
wanted Free book Spohn Medical Co.,
Spec. Contagious Diseases, Goshen, Ind.
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-28
In the Divorce Colony.

The little De Jones girl is talking to
her playmate, Lucy van Smith
"Oh, Lucy" sad she, I'VE have q
new papa!".
Have you? What's his name?"
"Mr. Jones'"
on, pshaw. We had him, too, but
we didn't like him m'-Lippincott's.
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-28

Strong drug cathartics simply aggravate
the conditiorr-the true remedy for eonsti-
patton and liver trouble is found in Gar
field Tea, the mild Herb laxative.
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-28
A Eacer.

Mr.. Oldhatch-So this is your wed
ding anniversary, and you and your
wife have for 20 years fought life's
battle side by side.
Mr.. Knagg-No, face TO face.-Pick
Ee-Up.
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-28

A woman no sooner forgives an in
jury than she proceeds to forget aholt
having forgiven it.
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-28
A Cruel lnnuendo.

Pop. are the man-hunting tribes eN.
tinct?"
Eyes. my son. until next leap year"
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-28

Arms and laws do not flourish to
gether.-Caesar.
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-28

Oxpropylendlisoamyl is the
name of a new heart stimuant. The
dose is one syllable three times a day
after meals.
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-28

It Cures While You Walk
Allen FootE Ease for corns and bununs. hot, sweat
calIous aching feet. 25c all Druggists
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-28
ONE THING AT A TIME.

Have you noticed that the baroness
never talks about other women?"
How could she? She is all the
time talking about herself"
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-28
Red. Weak. Weary, watery Eye.

Relieved by Murine Eye ,Remedy. Com
pounded by Experienced Physicians. Con
forms to Pure Food and Drug Laws. Mu
rine Doesn't Smart: Soothes Eye Pain
Try Murine in Your Eyes. At Druggists
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-28

A light heart lives long.-Shakes-
peare.
Gilpin observer., 1909-01-28
PILES CURED IN 9 TO II DAYS.

PAZo OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any ca
OF Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles
q TO IA days OF money refunded. Soc
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-01-14

the fire Of the Genuine Diamond.
We want you to show it to your
frien Is and take orders for US, as it
sells itself-sells at sight-and
makes 100 per cent profit for you.
absolutely without effort on your
part. We want good, honest repre-
sen atatives everywhere. in every local
,sy, city or country, in fact, in every
country throughout the world, both
men and women, Young and old, who
will not sell or pawn the Barnatto
Stimulation Diamonds under the pre-
tense that they are genuine gems, as
such action sometimes leads to trou-
BILE or embarrassment. If you want
Stimulation diamonds substitute for
the genuine-don't wsit--act today,
as this advertisement may not appear
agaiu-6rst come, first served. For
Free Sample Offer, beautiful Ring,
Earrrings,Stud or Scarf (stick) Pin,
address
The BARNATTo DIAMOND Co.
Girard Building, Chicago.
Mention this paper.
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Blk Money Agents, Free Sample
Offer.

Us DAYS only. bright, sparkling,
famous IS Barnutto Stimulation Dls.
mond Ring-brilliancy equals genu.
ine-detection battles e1perts-6lls
every requirement of the most exact,
ing-pleases the most fastidlous-at
snly one.thirtieth the cost of the
real diamond. AS means of intro
ducing this marvellous and wonder
full. scintillatiug gem, and securing
as many new friends as quickly as
possible, We are making a special in.
ducement for the new year. We want
you to wear this beautiful ring, this
Masterpiece of Mars Handicrsft,
1bis stimulation tnst sparkles with
ali the beauty, and flashes with all
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-01-14
The HaSOnS.

Dick Mason, who appears
with his own company this
season at the Thomas Opera
House, is an all round
comedian of exceptional
ability. Mr. Mason appears
equally at Sc whether
interpreting the funny Jew
flannel mouthed lrishman'
eccentric tramp or perhaps
any character man is heir
to. Mason's character next
Monday evening in "The
Princess of Egypt" will be
that of an American hobo,
whose every word and &C
ton prostrates the au-
dience with laughter.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-01-14

pleasant surprise was in store for
patrons of the Columbia Theatre
last evening, the event being the inl'
tial appearance here of the Mason
Newcomb Company. Beautiful stage
settings, becoming costumes and
splendid singing and dancing num-
bers rounded out an entertainment
Of unusual merit. Popular prices
of 25, 35 and 50 cents will prevail.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-01-14

You would not delay taking Fo.
1ey's Kidney Remedy at the frat sign
of kidney or bladder trouble if you
realized that neglect might result IN
Bright's di,ease OF diabetes. Foley's
Kidney Remedy corrects Irregular
ties and cures all kidney and blad-
der disorders. w l. Wallace.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-01-14
A BAD PIECE OF ROAD.
Highway Connecting Rome Pssieffice
and Union Church Almost impossible.

Editor COUNTY RECORD
Kindly allow me space IN your
valuable columns to call the atten-
tion of the public and the officers in
authority to the dreadful condition
of the road lying between Rome
postoffice and Union church in the
lower part of Williamsburg county.
1t seems to US that this piece of road
has been sadly neglected, as its pres
ent condition will show, and should
demand immediate attention from
the proper county officials. We
whose lot it falls to travel over this
piece of road quite often can best
testify to its present condition. 1t
leads directly to the Union High
school and the teachers and major.
ity of the pupils are forced to travel
over it daily in order to reach their
school. There is also great deal Of
other travelling constantly going OH
over this road, but it fast reaching
the stage when it will be impossible,
and | think the sooner the better,
unless its present condition be i'm
proved Oh. The writer has seen
wagons loaded with goods broken
down and bales of cotton dumped
along in the mud and bitches all on
,aa6anntat its awful condition. Is
Nhs1gAprAelp to be had: We have
hsari3nEr5ous rumors as to what the
incoming officers would do with it.
Some have even said that it would
be shelled. Nov, this is all encour-
aging of course, but the citizens of
the community who are forced to
cross it daily, as we'll as those OF us
who'only pass that way occasionally,
would prefer to see some of these ru-
mors put into effect, rather than to
hear 80 much .alk. The good people
of that community Fould appreciate
good road as much as anyone would
and they certainly have been patient
and long suffering in this case, and
we hope that proper authorities will
see the great need of immediate at
tention and come hastily to the res.
cue. TRAVELLER.
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STATE and GENERAL NEWS.


Eight Nlght riders OF union
City. Tenn, have been convict
ed of the murder of Capt Quen.
tin Rankin at Reel Foot lake.
Six cf the number are sentenced
| to hang February 10 and two
are sentenced to life imprison-
ment.
AS the result of a gas explo.
sion in a coal mine at Vergler.
III, twenty-five men were killed
on Sunday, January 10.
Will Foster, colored. of Spar.
tanburg, convicted of murder
for killing John Young, an aged
white man, has been sentenced
to be hanged February 5.
Thursday, January IA, has
been appointed by the Woman's
Christian Union of South Caro-
lima, as day of fasting and
prayer for State prohibition.
A negro was killed near Col
umbia Saturday night by fall
ing from the Congaree river
trestle.
On January 9, at Villa S.
town, KY, Ethel Ransom,
25 years, was killed and
other persons wounded, two
probably fatally. in a street
fight between feudists.
In an address before the Y NJ
q A in Columbia Sunday after
noon Senator Elect E ID Smith
scored President ROosevelt's
actions against Senator Tillman
in the Oregan Gland grab''affair.
In the heart of Richmond, Va,
city of yearly 100000 people,
Miss Mary Louise Stumpf. 10
years old, daughter of promi.
nent business man, was severely
beaten and narrowly escaped
criminal assault last Monday
morning, being attacked by
negro, Charles Gillespie, aged
25 years. The negro is in Jail
awaiting a prepliminary hear
ing.
State Senator Nathan S Glib.
son, of Florence county, died at
Johns Hopkins hospital. Balti.
more, Sunday, at l o'clock p m
Arthur Davis. a negro boy l8
years old living at Hyman,
Florence county, was taken
from his home last Friday morn
ing by party of masked men,
who after beating him nearly to
death. finished their work by
shooting the negro through the
head and leaving the body by
the roadside. The negro is said
, to have borne a good reputa.
tion and the case seems to he
one of wanton outrage and mur.
der. The authorities are vigor.
I ously investigating the crime
and 1t is probable that some OF
the guilty ones will be punish
ed.
Chief Justice Y J Pope, of the
State supreme court, has resign.
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PRINCESS OF EGYPT
At Thomas Opera Bsuse.

company, VINO come 10 the 1nothas
Opera House next Monday evening,
January 1s, for a weeks engage
meut, presenting metropolitan come.
dies and dramas. There will be
new play every night with special
scenery, all having the appearance of
high priced attractions. A talented
company of players constitute this
organization. many of whom have
appeared here before with popular
companies. From the fattering press
notices received in the principal cit
les of the South the Mason.New-
comb Company have made good in
every particular Especial attention
has been given to the ladies' costumes
in the different plays aud in Monday
nights play many beautiful dresses
out of the ordinary will be worn COS
TUNES seldom seen with popular
priced organizations. The opening
play selected for the Kingstree en-.
gsgement will be an oriental sensa.
tional four.act comedy drama suti-
tied "Princess of Egypt" The story
'ethe play concerns two royal prin.
whose family through politi-
+, we are forced tos,aee to
An. safety. The sisters be.
come e. ted and in after ye. :
their identity = lost to each other.
One becomes the bride of a million.
aire, the other takes up with a band
of rowing gypsies. By d strange cir
cumstancos of fate the gypsies camp
near the millionaire's home A re
jected suitor having noted TIE re-
semblauce between one Of the gypsles
and the millionair's wife, devises y
terrible plan to separate. man and
wife. In this he is aided by one of
the gypsy chiefs and thus the two
sisters are arranged lnnocently
apainst each other in q series of
thrilling adventures which keep the
audience keyed up to pitch of con-
tinuous excitement. AS pleasant
relief many funny characters have
been added to the drama each of
whom contributes to the narration
of the story. During the play many
singing numbers of popular and
comic songs have been interpolsted
followed BY whirlwlnd dancing buck
and wing steps, classic terpsichorean
giving the play comic opera flavor
and adding to the whole perform
ance colossal entertainment pleas
ing to the most fastidious. The
Msson.Newcomb Company carry
eight high class vaudeville acts, as.
surlng continuous Amusement from
curtain up to curtain down. Girls,
and good looking girls, have aided
beyond doubt in bringing Mason,
Newcomb up to their high standard
of popularity. Katie Williams.
Fannie Mason and Ida Nav Boggs
are as handsome trio of singers and
dancers as ever grsced the local
stage Katie Williams is star SOU
brette and owes much of her success
to the winning laugh she employs in
her work. Laugh and the world
laughs with you" is good old ad-
, .h,t M;os Williams imnreaaes
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-01-14

A woman can always convince
herself you are in loye with her un-
less you are.
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The reason the average man can
be so Satisfied with his brains is he
hasn't any.
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For health and happiness - De
Wits Little EARLY Risers-small,
gentle. easy, pleasant little liver
ills, the best made. Sold by D G
PPcott, M D.
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The owner of a smart dog does
most of the barking.
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5000 post cards, views of
scenes around town, to be sold
at one cent each while they last.
PEOPLES MERCANTILE Co.
i-14-2t
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Even a man who prefers prize
fight will lie about how he enjoys
grand opera.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-01-14

Most of the average mans laughs
are inspired by bis own alleged wit.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-01-14

Mics FANNY Mason nimoe footed beauty Her artistic
SINGING and dancing call forth repeated encore Miss
an emotional in princess of Egypt that
has won for her many aatteng press notices this
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1909-10-28
ADMIRAL DEWEY FOR SUBSIDY;
THINKS NAVY NOT A BLUFF"

WASHINGTON October George Dewey admiral Amer
does not believe that the institution which
officer bluff and confident that good
count of itself scrmmage which called upon
part He also strongly favor of substituting
order that may furnish auxaries for the navy
When exCongressman Lands used the word bluff
with the American navy said Admiral today
Fess representative, referring the speech by
ncnna The used fortunate word OF he that
would be comparatively useless
5ay anxares drawn marine He wants subsidy
for ships of commerce. and do L.
But the American navy quite helpless might
8ne from Mr. Lands remarks We have golfers and several
transports already in the service Of these would be
enough in time of hope that shall add to
their number But II have purchase
many ships might need We did so in the Spanish
bought myself
eve need merchant marine only for the value might pos
furnishing auxiaes the navy
flag the of the world So heartily favor of ship sub
sidy legislation