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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-08-12

"This poor Rutledge business
we can't hardly get away from
that; that stings the people up
to this end to the quick" la
ments Editor Starr. 1t does
look bad, for a fact, but we can't
get around the public records
and to have stated otherwise
would have been incorrect, as
any one will agree who does
not think Mr. Starr knows more
about the auditors books than
that official knows himself. MIR
Starr should remember that he
himself invited this exposure;
he it was who when the new
county was first agitated rush
ed into print, stating that the
Northern one third area had
S3,O00,O00 property valuation
against S2,0OO,O00 in the other
two thirds; that the northern
area paid two-thirds of the taxes
and was tired of supporting the
lower "pauper" section. Has he
forgotten that? If we take the
official records and refute his
wild, reckless statements, are
we to blame in thus defending
our part of the county? Surely,
it comes with poor grace for
Mr. Starr to complain at the ex-
posure of his padded figures.
If he feels "stung" he brought
| it on himself.
Rome People Slandefed.
lone of the renting class of
the Rome section says that the
opposition of certain men is be-
cause they don't want what The
Record called the wool hat boys
to be coming to Lake City, where
goods are sold so much cheaper.
Good roads are not wanted, so
cotton may be hauled to this
market, but the desire is to keep
Johnson township bottled up
under the control of a few men
who are afraid that this new
county movement will uncork
things" Mr. Starr says that he
doesn't know whether his inform,
ant was right or not in his
charge. In Justice to the men
referred to, than whom there
are no better to be found any,
where in this county or State,
he should not have published so
damaging an accusation unless
he knew it to be founded on
fact. Yet we are warned to
pay no attention to "the man
who rants ~ound making wild
statements J
If Mr. Starr is to be the War
wick of the new county he
should post himself better on
the political history of the State.
"Wool hat boys" was quoted
by The Record just as Mr. Starr
quotes it. The expression was
made famous in the early COS
by the Hon B r Tillman as a
term of affection bestowed upon
the down-trodden farmers who
rallied to his standard.
With the limited time at our
disposal in which to answer Mr.
Starr we have necessarily over
looked some small matters. Re-
ally his article, covering wide
expanse of space, contains no.
thing except appeals to preju.
dice, idle speculations as to fu-
ture prospects based on impos-
sible conditions, and the rrod-
uct of an overworked imagina-
ton. Much OF it is not worth
noticing, having already been
absolutely refuted, but people
have short memories and We de.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-08-12
The New County Vote.

Mr. Starr contends that our
estimate of 1,09s votes in the
Williamsburg portion of the
Kutledge area sis too small. "
The figures taken were based on
the primary election of 19OS,one
year ago, when the largest vote
ever polled in the county OF Viii.
liamsburg, as far back as the
files of The County Record ex-
tend, was cast. We took this
primary election for a basis be.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-08-12
The Niger In the WOOdpile.

White men in South Carolina
are accustomed to settling their
political differences without ap.
pealing to the negro as a bal
ance of power, as they do in In
diana and other border States.
Our election laws were framed
to disfranchise negro voters.
That is why they are so compli-
Gated. The trainers of these laws
never contemplated that they
would be used as a weapon
against white Democratic vot-
ers, and that is why the people
Of the lower part of the county
feel that they have been done
a cruel wrong in having closed
upon them the books of regis
tration hirty-three days before
this election, when the law ex-
pressly says they shall be closed
thirty days before general elec-
tion. In this way a numbei Of
voters, it is said, have been dis
franchised.
County Officers Salaries.
Mr. Starr tells us that the clerk
of court, of the probate judge,
"and so on down the line" are
supported by fees from their Of
fees. If Rutledge county can
get good men to work for these
tees, she can do more than the
other counties can. Even in
the model county of Calhoun
the clerk is paid $1,000 direct
salary, according to Comptrol.
Ter Generals report-p 1872.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-08-12

ally his article, covering a vide
expanse Of space, contains no.
thing except appeals to preju.
dice, idle speculations as to fu-
ture prospects based on impos-
sible conditions, and the rrod-
uct of an overworked imagina-
ton. Much OF it is not worth
noticing, having already been
absolutely refuted, but people
have short memories and We de-
sire as far as possible to place
the facts fresh before them in
order that they may be able to
cast their votes intelligently in
an election that affects their fu-
ture welfare for all time.
Remember this, it takes two
thirds majority to vote you into
Rutledge, but once the county is
formed bare majority is all
that is necessary to force any
measure upon you, and Mr. Starr
already boasts that Lake City,
Scranton and McAllister's Mill
have 1,O16.registered voters out
of 1880 on the books.
Having done our best to give
the facts as we find them we
await the outcome of the elec-
ton calmly and serenely. An
honest expression at the ballot
box is all we ask for and we
want every man to cast his bal
lot free and untrammelled, ac-
cording to sthe dictates of his
conscience.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-14
WHEN YOUR BACK ACHES

A bad back turns every twenty-1our
hours into one dull round OF pain and
misery-you are lame in the morning,
nagged all day by dull, throbbing
backache, can't rest in the evening or
sleep well at night 1t hurts to bend
over. straighten up. get up from a
chair or lift even a light weight
ANY sudden twist, turn or awkward
movement sends tearing twinSe Of
pain through the weak spot.
Backache IS really kidney ache.
The kidneys are in the small of the
hack. and any pain there is enough
cause to suspect your kidneys. If
the urine is discolored, contains sandy
sediment, or passes too frequently,
then you have double proof.
Keep the kidneys well and the kid
news will keep you we'll Well kid
news filter the blood and keep it pure.
Diseased kidneys only partly purify
the brood Neglect weak kidneys
and you invite uric acid poisoning,
gravel. stone in the kidney. rheuma-
tism, heart trouble. diabetes, Bright's
disease, and a long list of other SER
fous disorders now recognized as hav-
ing their cause in kidney weakness.
At the first sign of backache or ur-
mary disorders give the kidneys quick
help, not with plasters, liniments, nor
any other outside applications, but
with a special kidney medicine.
The simplest and most effective
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-14
EMMA GOLDMAN KISSES
MAN AS HE is ARRESTED
Alexander Horr, Anarchist Book
Seller, Is Taken to Jail

Alexander Horr, the Hungarian an
archist, was arrested yesterday by the
immigration authorities and lodged in
the Alameda county jail TO await the
action of the federal government at
Washington relative to his deporta-
ton. Horr was taken into custody in
the rear of his book store. 1860 Golden
Gate avenue, where he has been SELL
ing anarchistic literature With Horr
at the time of his arrest was Emma
Goldman. who kissed him fondly as he
was led away.
Horr was arrested first on the night
of December % while haranguing a
crowd in Fillmore street. He was
charged at that time with disturbing
the peace. Police Judge Conlan, be-
fore whom Horr appeared the next
day, said that such men should be de-
ported, and instructed the police to
communicas with immigration Com
missioner Hart North. A few days
later Judge Con1an received letter
in which he was threatened with death
If he. took further steps against the
anarchist.
The case against Horr was continued
20 AFFORD the immigration authorities
time to act warrant came yester-
day for Horr's arrest. issued on the
authority of William r. Wheeler, as
slStant secretary of commerce and Ia
bor- Proceedings will now be pressed
looking to Horrs deportation. He
came to America in 1883, but has never
taken out citizenship papers.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-14
MANAGERS ARRANGE
FINE BILL FOR SHOW
Talent From All City Theaters
Will Be Represented at
Van Ness Today
Performance to Aid Italian
Earthquake Sufferers Will
Be Best Given in City

The big benefit under the auspices of
the Associated theatrical managers of
San Francisco in aid of the Italian
earthquake sufferers will be given this
afternoon at the Van Ness theater,
starting at $50 sharp, and everything
is in readiness for one of the best per-
formances ever given in this city.
For nearly two weeks the men who
control the destinies of the local play
houses have been hard at work to
make the affair the success that it de-
serves to be, not only because of the
worthy object to which the funds are
to be devoted, but because the per-
formance is worth twice the price
which is being charged for the seats.
After an overture by an orchestra
of 20 men, under the direction of Gen
arc Saldierna, the three Yoscarys, Ital-
ian eccentric acrobats from the Or
pheum, will start the ball rolling. Ar
thur Cunningham, the popular barry
tone, will sing Irish songs, and Robert
Ober and his associate players in the
."Brewster's Millions" company from
the Van Ness, will present the spark
ling second act from that comedy.
Mackenzie Gordon, the popular clubman
and unrivaled tenor, will be heard in
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-14
SOCIETY TAKES UP
BENEFIT kIRMESS
Affair Will Be Given Four Even=
ings and One Matinee -
for Charity

The kirmess for the benefit Of the
San Francisco maternity and the Chill
dren's hospital is the latest charity
work that is enlisting the time and
sympathy of scores of society women.
Mrs. H. II. Bancroft has given her
house in jackson street for the meet
ings and several enthusiastic after
Moons have been passed already plan
ming the details of the affair. The
kirmess will be given for four even
ings and one matinee beginning
Wednesday, February II, and there will
be succession of beautiful dances The
dances, numbering 10 or more, are in
charge of Miss Lila Stewart
There are over 200 maids and ma
irons interested in the success of the
benefit, and among those who are
active workers are Mrs Frederick
Hewlett, president, and Mrs. Watson
ID. Fennimore, vice president, of the
San Francisco Maternity; Mrs L. l..
Dunbar, president, and Mrs. John f.
Merrill, vice president, of the Chill
dren's hospital; Mrs. Harry Gray, Mrs.
NJ. II. de Young, Mrs. Henry Dutton,
Mrs Henry Payot, Miss Miriam Wallis,
Miss Lucy Bancroft, Mrs Philip Ban
croft, Mrs. Fl. H. Bancroft Mrs Walter
Martin, Mrs. c. e. Holmes, Mrs. Wen
dell Easton, Mrs. I. N. Walter, Mrs.
Helen Hecht. Mrs. Certha Lilienthal.
Mrs. Joseph L. King, Mrs John Met
calfe, Mrs j. A. Cooper, Mrs Peter
Dunno. Mrs Gailliard Stoney. Mrs. J.
K. Wilson, and many others
The auxiliaries of the hospital are
lending their aid to the success of the
kirmess and, in fact, the Marguerite
auxiliary has taken the Indian dance
to prepare for the occasion. The
Dance of the Hours will be given by
the members of Chrysanthemum aux
iliary and three phases of day, morning.
noon and night will be represented in
picturesque tableaux. Miss Edith Bull
is president of the Chrysanthemums
and among those assisting her are
Miss Mabel Toy, Mrs. william Watt
Miss Laura Taylor and Miss Mabel
Hogg.
Others who are interested in the
unique affair are Mrs. Lawrence Irv-
ing Scott, Mrs. w. H. Taylor. Mrs
Frederick McNear. Mrs Silas Palmer
Mrs. Latham McMullin, Miss Smedberp
Mrs. George Cameron, Mrs. Joseph a.
Tobin, Miss Minnie Houghton. Miss
Josephine Hannigan, Mrs. Leonard
Hammond, Mrs. Roy Somers. Mrs Wei
bore Burnett, Misses sydney and Edna
Davis.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-14
SAN FRANCISCO PROOF

wM. BRICKLEY. 1887 Noe ST.. San
Francisco. Calf, says:
-Of and on for twenty years had
trouble from my kidneys. There was
never any severe pain. but there ex-
listed sort of tired out feeling that
made 1T difficult for me to get about
My back often felt stfff and lame and
l was bothered to quite an extent by
a weakness of the kidneys. This latter
trouble was especially noticeable at
night and disturbed my rest When
my attention was called to Doan's
Kidney Pills, I procured a box and
began using them They brought the
most satisfactory results. giving my
kidneys tone and strength and making
a general improvement in my health.
There is no praise too high for Doan's
Kidney Pills.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-14

Scotch ballads. accompanied by Frank
La Forge, and the exciting third act
of THE College Widow" depicting the
football game, with so people on the
stage, headed by Robert Warwick and
Blanche Stoddard, will be the Offering
from the Valencia
Hilbert and Warren, "The Singer and
His Valet" from the Orpheum, wiIl
offer their speciality, after which Nine.
Johanna Gadski, Manager Will l..
Greenbaum's current vocal star, will
sing her choicest selections, accompan-
led by La Forge. The entire stock
company from the Alcazar will give
the beautiful second act of Sweet Kit
ty Bellaires." Hyman Meyers, 'the man
at the piano" and one of the features
of the Orpheum road show, will come
over from Oakland to amuse and enter
tain, and Kolb and Dill and their Katie
Strauss" girls from The Politicians
at the Princess will raise the roof in
their customary manner.
The performance will be brought to
a fitting close with the last act of
Fifty Miles from Boston," George Co
hans latest comedy at the American.
Although the advance sale has been
large there are still a few choice seats
left, and these will be on sale at the
box office.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-14
SERIOUS CHARGES
MADE IN DIVORCE
Wife of Ernest H. d. Harris, a
Mint EmplOye, Makes Insin-
natiOns About Money

Serious allegations are made against
Ernest H. d. Harris. an employe OF the
local branch OF the mint. in suit for
divorce filed yesterday by Belle NJ. Har-
ris. During 1898, while Harris was
working for the mint at Carson City.
New, his wife says she found $500
hidden in the barn. A few days pre-
vfOusly she had found $500 hidden in
the house Upon discovering the gold
in the barn she spoke to her husband,
telling him there was something wrong.
that he could not have got the money
honestly, and that she would report
the matter to the authorities IL she
found him taking money to which he
was not entitled. Her husbands re-
sponse, according to Mrs. Harris di-
vorce complaint, was: IF you open
your mouth about this I'll blow your
head off," The bill does not state
whether or not Mrs. Harris made any
report concerning the money.
former suit for divorce by Mrs
Harris on the ground of failure to pro-
vide was denied by Judge Hunt.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-14
DELEGATES ENJOY
RIDE AND BANQUET
Convention of Building Trades
Council Hears Plea for
ASiatic Exclusion
Especial Dispatch 10 The CALI

lOPcCtdt OBPdtcH 10 ne (du
SANTA ROSA, Jan. 13.-The third
days session of the state convention
of the building trades council was the
briefest of the week owing to the fact
that the afternoon was devoted to a
trip over the electric road to Forest
vile, where a banquet was enjoyed by
the delegates.
Among the fraternal delegates pres
ent at the morning session were A E
Yoell, secretary-treasurer of the Asiatic
exclusion league. and George B. Ben
ham and Charles w. Steckmest, also
members OF the league.
In his address to the convention Yoell
called attention to the rapid increase
of Japanese, Chinese and Koreans with
in the territories of the United States
In California, he said, the Increase OF
Japanese by birth on the soil of Cali
fornia was next to that of the white
race.
Benham spoke of the dangers con-
fronting the country from Asiatic i'm
migration and said that both the press
and pulpit were too apathetic on this
Among the resolutions introduced
was one by Secretary treasurer o. A.
Tveitmoe at the request of Rev. Will
liam Martin, pastor of the Santa Rosa
Presbyterian church. indorsing the
anti-racetrack bill now pending in the
legislature and known as the Hughes
bill.
President P. H. Mccarthy and Secre-
tary-treasurer o. A Tveitmoe were
named a committee to present appro-
pirate resolutions to commemorate the
birthday anniversary of Abraham Lin
coin.
The Los Angeles building trades
council, the San Francisco building
trades council, the Sonoma county
building trades council and the Sacra
mento building trades council submit
ted their annual reports. respectively
by their delegates at large, E. A. Ger
ETY., Thomas Maxwell, W. A. Nichols
and George Duffy. These reports
showed that the organizations and their
affiliated local unions were in a -four
ishing condition.
Tomorrow will be devoted to the
consideration of resolutions already of
fered. In the evening a banquent will
be given the visitors by the Sonoma
county building trades council
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-14
FREE DISPENSARY
FOR WHITE PLAGUE
Charitable Institution Will Care
for Victims Afflicted With
Dread Disease

The announcement of the opening of
a dispensary for the free treatment of
tuberculosis next Monday has brought
wide comment of qualification. One
in every seven persons is said to be
a sufferer of the disease to some degree.
Details of plans will be thoroughly
explained at the annual meeting to-
night of the San Francisco Association
for the Study and Prevention of Tuber-
culosis at 1850 Clay street. The tenn
porary dispensary at 1884 Stockton
street will soon be followed by per-
manent home for patients, doctors and
nurses. Land has been given to the
association for a term of three years
for the full and free use of the dis
pensary. Plans for building are be-
ing drawn by J. J. Bakewell, consist
ing of sufficient room for all neces-
stiles and to cost in the neighborhood
of $500 or $4,000.
The completion of the dispensary is
anxiousiy awaited, and contributions
toward its erection will greatly ex-
pedite matters. Money or lumber will
be equally acceptable.
while patients are under observation
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-14
Local Brevities

PooLRooM VISITORS FINED-Eirht men
who visited Cheeney's poolroom, 1s2 Fourth
Cook were there. were each fined s. by poina anu
Judge Deasy yesterday.
HELD FOR FoRGERY-Augustipe GarihaJdi
was held for trial before the superior court by
Police Judge Shortall yesterday on three charges
of forgery for signing the names of N Fopisno
and G. B. Antonio to checks on the Bank of
Italy for small amounts.
HELD FOR BURGLARY-Paul Butler was
held for trial before the superior court by Police
Judge Deasy yesterday on a charge of burglary
for breaking into the residence of Edward j.
Clark, 333 Webster street. on October 16 and
stealing quantity of Jewelry.
ACCUSED OF BURGLARY-WilIiam de CarIi
obtained warrant from Police Judge Conlan
yesterday for the arrest of John Barry and Cor
nelius 0'Brien on a charge Of burglary for break
ing into his residence, 80 Washington avenue
on January and stealing quantity of 1ewelry
DANGEROUS MAN JAILED-Jeff Kerl who
was arrested on the Barbary coast by Policemen
Sullivan and Welsh Monday night with a
loaded revolver in his possession, sent to the
county Jail for six months by Police Judge Con-
Ian yesterday. The police say he is dangerous
man.
LATHAM CASE CoNTINUED-The case of
charged with accepting bribe not to attend
the trial of Tirey L. Ford last January was
called before Police Judge Deasy yesterday and
continued till January 20. Detective w. J. Burns
was In court.
ASSIGNED TO OLD DUTY-Policeman w. D.
Scott, who for years was attached to the Boys
ana GlrIS' a1u society, DuL was sent back TO
patrol duty months ago. was again as
signed to his old post by Chief Cook yesterday.
He will assist the other policemen detailed by
Chief Cook to arrest truant children.
STEALS MANS CLoTHES-James Hasse1-
stand, who says he is a molder from Rochester
N. Y, was sent to the county Jail for four
months by Police Judge ShortaH yesterday ON a
charge of petty larceny On January he met
Earl A. Ryder, insurance solicitor and took
him to q room I'm the Arcade house where he
stole all of Ryders clothes and left his own old
suit.
DIES WITH GAS TURNED oN-Gotmect
Num- baker, 3S years old, was found dead
in his bed at his lodgings, 3015 Buchanan
street. last night by his landiady. Mrs. Chris
tina Bauer. The gas jet was turned full on
who worked with his brother. August Num- at
1864 Union street, had been drinking heavily
for some time.
TETsALL TO BE CHARGED. l.. Rosen.
thai president of Rosenthal Inc, notified Can
tain Anderson yesterday that he would swear fo
a complaint today charging Fred TetsaII his
head book keeper, with felony embezzement
Tetsall's wife, accompanied by an attorney
called upon Captain Anderson yesterday morninp
and asked when her husband would be CHARGED
which led to the statement by President Rosen
thai
DAMAGE SUIT TRANSFERRED-Tbe su;t
for $4,000 damages against the Culver com
pany a corporation Of Kansas, begun by W p
Hess of Mendocino county, transferred yes
terday from the superior court of Mendocino
county to the United States court. 1t is claimed
by the plaintiffs that the Culver company broke
contract to erect sawmill In Mendocino
county.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-14
The Great Annual White Sale Connue-NeW Added
White Goods and UndermusGns- the Same Low Prices
they may also learn much for them

they may also learn much for them
selves.
Tonight's topic will be given by DR..
Langley Porter on 1.-The Menace of
tuberculosis to the Infant and Child
and large delegation of public school
teachers will be present. as their
knowledge of prevention of disease is
vital matter in handling so many
children.
Reports of officers will be made by
Thomas E. Hayden. president; DIR. w.
c. Voorsanger, secretary, and j. j. Fa-
gan, representing the Crocker national
bank, as treasurer. Besides the con-
tribution of land. Mrs. W. H. Crocker,
chairman of the finance committee, has
been donating $3.50 per month since the
establishment of the association.
Land for the free and full use of
the permanent dispensary has been
rendered to the association for pc
riod of years by William H. White
Mrs. Mary N. Allyne and her daugh-
ters. Miss Lucy H. Allyne and Miss
Edith W. Allyne.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-14
COMMONWEALTH CLUB REUNION

The Commonwealth club held a re-
union last night at the st. Francis
hotel and outlined its policies for the
year. Edward F. Adams. who was re-
elected president, delivered a speech
of acceptance and afterward called on
for suggestions for extending the field
and membership of the club.
United States District Attorney Rob-
ert T. Devin advocated the cOnfining
of the clubs discussions to general sub
jects, mapped out beforehand, without
digressing into matters over which the
clubs influence would not extend
Senator Charles Belshaw suggested
that committee be appointed to see
that some state legislator took in hand
for presentment to the legislature the
of the club.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-14
DEATH VALLEY VICTIMS
ARE FOUND DEMENTED
Four Men Lost on Desert; Three
Are Rescued

SAN BERNARDINO, Jan. IA sne-
cial received here at 3 o'clock this att
ernoon from Ballarat states that three
of the men lost on the desert in Death
one still remains unaccounted for. and
hope of his being alive has almost
been abandoned. The missing man is
V. a. Wllllams,. mining man of
Randsburg. The three men who ar
rived came in early this morning and
were demented. having wandered for
nine days, most of the time without
water. Previous dispatches have not
mentioned more than three men lost
and the names Of those who turned up
this morning are not given.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-14

remedy for sick kidneys is Doan's
Kidney Pills II there is weakness.
congestion. Inflammation or soreness.
Doan's Kidney Pills quickly relieve It,
They gently stimulate, tone and
strengthen sick kidneys. drive away
backache. rheumatic pain and dizzi-
ness, clear up and regulate the urine.
and restore perfect altering of the
blood. Best of all this relief Is per-
manent.