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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-12-07

Mrs RI McCabe is visiting rela-
tives at Marion.
MrT Z Duke OF Mouzons was in
tow1 Monday.
Mr. A B Cooper of Suttons was in
town Monday on business.
Mr. J NJ Graham of Cades was a
caller at The Record Office Monday.
HG Askins, ESQ. of Ba,.2herg wss
noCed in town Saturday of last week.
Mr. J T Frierson of MouZons was
in town today and visited The Re-
cord Office.
Mrs P o Arrowsmith and children
are visiting the formers parents at
Due West.
Miss Italine Brockington of Max
ton, N C, is visiting her sister, Mrs
DC Scott.
Mr. Sam Stackley returned toWof-
ford College the first part of the
week.
Mr. R J Brown of Lambert was
a pleasant visiter at our sanctum
this morning.
Miss Emma Brockington, who has
been visiting relatives in town, has
returned to Sumter.
Miss Emma Weaver, after spend
ing several months at Dillon, has re-
turned to Kingstree.
Col B Wallace Jones of Lake City
spent Tuesday in town and droppe d
in pleasantly to see US.
Miss Dorothy Henry of Sumter
spent Thanksgiving with her aunt,
Mrs J S Jennings.
\ Messrs S V Taylor and S ] Tim
mons of Greelyville were in town
on business Monday.
Pendergrass Bros are running a
special sale for one week, commenc-
ing December 16. See ad.
Mr. Thos NJ Gilland, Jr, of the
State University at Columbia, spent
Thanksgiving with his parents in
town.
Misses Belle and Lille Erwin Wis
tied Mrs D C Scott this week en-
route to McClellanville, where Rev E
E Erwin has accepted a call.
We are pleased to note that Miss
Marie Thorn, who has been on the
sick list for several days, is much
improved.
Rev w S Martin of Richburg
spent Monday night of last week
with his son, Marvin, at Marlboro,
on his way TO the conference II q
Dee AdrOcate.
Attention is called to advertise
ments Carolina Floral Store and
Connolly & McCarty, Florists, both
being we'll known and reliable
Charleston firms.
Mr. and Mrs M. E. Swails, and
daughter, Miss Maria of Florence,
spent Thanksgiving with their son,
Mr. A C Swails, at his new home on
Brooks street.
Mr.. Rob Erwin of IndiantoWn was
in town late Tuesday afternoon. We
asked his business so late in town,
but he told US we must not be too
inquisitive. Looks suspicious, Rob"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-12-07

If you are troubled with chronic
constipation, the mild and gentle eff
feet of Chamberlain's Tablets makes
them especially suited to your case.
For Sale by All Dealers.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-12-07

For SALE-Cabbage plants. Ready
at any time. H j BROWN,
1l23-3tp Cades, 5 Z.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-12-07

For SALE-Several desirable build
ing lots in Kingstree for sale cheap,
for cash. See Philip H Arrowsmith,
attorney-at-law Hirsch Building.
ll-l6-tf
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1911-12-07

For SALE-Two secondhand baby
carriages in good condition, cheap. APP
ply Xxx CO The RECORD.
10-19-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-02
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Adopts Resolutions on Death of Col. i John W. Tomlinson

II At the regular meeting of the Bir- min gham Board of Education, held yes- lterday, resolutions were adopted on the death of Col. John W. Tomlinson, a member of the board. The board also purchased some new furniture at yes- terday's meeting and transacted some routine business. The resolutions on the death of Colonel Tomlinson were as follows:
 Whereas, Col. John W. Tomlinson, . man prominent in the affairs of the state, and nation, and a valued mem Der of the Board of Education of the city of Birmingham, departed this life cn Sunday. July 23, 1911; be 1t
 Resolved, first, that In the death of Colonel Tomlinson our city and state have lost a valuable citizen, whose vigorous intellectual powers were de- voted not alone to the welfare of his state and county through political serv- people and the public schools of this city by his faithful service as a mem Der of the Board of Education
 Second, that we mourn the death of our esteemed associate and work CT, and bow in sorrowful submission to the dispensations of an all-wise Father, to whose tenderness and compassion we commend his grief-stricken family.
 Third, that copies of these resolu- tiens be sent to the bereaved widow of the departed and to the press of the city, and that page in the official records of this board be dedicated to his memory"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-02
FIVE CENT FARE
Answer Expected Soon to Proposal of
 the Commissioners

Commissioner Lane expects within the next few days that the Birmingham Rail- way. Light and Power company will give an answer to the commission as to the D. cent fare between Ensley and Brming- ham.
 The company requested a postponement of the controversy for g. few days on account of the merger of the New Or leans Street railway with the Arneri- can Cities company. This was granted by the commissioners.
 It is understood that President Davis of the new concern will decide whether the reduced fare shall be granted or not during the next few days. He has been advised of the urgency of the matter and appreciates. it is said, the fact that the commissioners have been patient in hand ling the situation.
 Judge Lane said yesterday that nego- tiations were continuing with the com pany relative to the reduction and he was of the opinion that they will answer 1t one way or the other now pretty soon"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-02
LICENSE FOR THREE
 SALOONS GRANTED
Sheffield Chief of Police Is
 Among First to Begin Sale of Liquor

Sheffield, August 1.-(Special.) .)-But a few formalities now remain to be compiled with before saloons will be doing busi- ness in this city under state license. The excise commission met yesterday and 6sranted permission to three firms, Hooks s& Kilburn of Florence Cambill & Lati- iier of Florence, and Peter Schaut, chief of police for Sheffield.
 The Sheffield hotel had previously been given permission to operate a bar and there was no applicant for the fifth Ji- cense. Sheffield being entitled to five sa- Icons. With, the payment of s9OO license and the furnishing of 5000 bond the sa- looms will be ready for business.
 Chief of Police Schaut to whom a H. cense was granted, will present his resig- nation at the meeting of the city council Wednesday evening.
 Aricles,of incorporation have been filed in the probate office of Colbert county by the Tri-Cfties Garage company, located Ut Sheffield. The company organized with s200c paid-up capital stock and tho ioffjcers are D. E. Doud, president, secre- Itary and treasurer, and D. c. Carter, vice president and general manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-02
ut many trout, bass and other game

but many trout bass and other game fish are caught this way
 And crabs. There is no end to them. A great many children literally live in the water catching crabs. They sell for 20 cents dozen in the market and any child can earn twice as much money, and much easier, than in cotton mill; they are a favorte local dish, but l dont think many are shipped away
 I heard great deal about politics. but the fight between Vardaman and Percy overshadows all other issues. Many times l heard the name of our own iWalker Percy used, and if Vardaman wins, it will be because Walker Percy went to the aid of his brother Tn the fight before the legislature; and just now, on the eve of the election, l believe that Vardaman will win in the first primary and there will be no second primary so far as the senatorshp is concerned But enough for this letter.
 JOHN E. BRADY. Bessemer, Ala, July 31.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-02
BAND CONCERT

Nappi's band will play the following programme at West park, Fifth avenue, Between Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets. tonight, August 2:
 March. Guide Right (Sousa). Overture, "Nabucodonosor' (VerdD. Valse Epagnole, La Serenade" (Metra). Medley, "All Star" (Arr. Reeves). .nterrnission.
 Selection, Faust (Gounod).
 Solo, Maria Mari 1(Neapolitan song)' r. Nappi.
 Paraphrase, |"Jerusalem the Golden" tRy request (Rollinson).
 Selection, "The Dollar Princess" FalD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-02
JEFF DAVIS IN A
 TAXI-HORRORS!

Washington, August 1.-Senator Jeff Davis of Arkansas, who is said to have been compelled to explain to his con- stituents following a ride to the White House in taxicab one cold morning last winter, turned up at the executive off ces today in the rear seat of another one of the vehicles. Bradley of Kentucky was with him. Senator Davis did not ap- pear to be-, afraid any more about the way ArkanSas will regard his riding in when on business.
 You can say that I rode to the White
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-02
EXUM EXPECTED TODAY
Has Been in New York in Interest of
 the Bond Issue

President CulpeRper Exum will return from New York this afternoon, accord ing to the information at the city hall yesterday. He has been in the east sev4 eral days engaged in looking after some details connected with the recent bond issue of s1.3Oo, GOO, which issue is to be gold to the highest bidder at meeting of the commissioners August 24.
 MT. Exum was authorized to engage counsel for the city in examining the bonds Saturday, which task has been ac- Complished
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-02
Position Defined in Electric Suit

Cleveland, O., August 1.-The govern ment's position in it's suit brought against similar concerns, was made plain today by Assistant United States Attorney J. G. Fogg, who said: "The suit is to be fought through. Rumors that the com panies would be allowed to dissolve on their own account are unfounded."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-02

The commissioners will meet again to- iay. Al the meeting some citizens who denounced the city Improvements as be- ing unfair and without value in speeches of several hours a few days ago will re- sume their arguments. Colonel Garrett, whose speech of a few days ago regard ing his assessments was perhaps the most spicy ever delivered before the municipal governors, will be heard again. It is moi expected that any other business will be transacted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-02
Quiet Again in Mob Center

Fl Orc, Mexico, August 1.-Quiet pre- vailed this morning in this mining towns where yesterday troops fired. into a mob of striking miners, killing nine and nor tally wounding 32 persons. Reinforce ments arrived today. All mining opera tions are at standstill. In all 750O men are idle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-02
PUBLICITY BILL
 SENT TO CONFERENCE

Washington, August 1.-The campaign publicity bill was sent to conference to- day. Without republican opposition the House refused to concur in the Senate amendments to the House bill and asked for conference. The speaker named as House conferees, Representatives Fucker of Missouri, Conroy of New York, and Olmstead of Pennsylvania.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-02
Reports Theft of Watch

Mrs. I. S. Goodlowe, 63SS Thirty fourth avenue, reported to the police yester- day that a very valuable watch had been stolen from her residence. The watch was a family relic and was valued highly. Detectives Mcdonald and Burge are work ing on the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-02
Situation Worse in Panam ma

Panama, August 1.-The political situ- ation hereg grows more complicated. The friends of President Arozmena openly as- sert that all government employees who do not favor his reelection will be re- placed by those who do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-02
House in a taxieab that eosts B cents. ]"

House in a taxicab that costs o5 cents," said Senator Davis.
 q found the senator down the street walking" said Senator Bradley. 1T had this taxi under charter and l took him in. He said he was walking because it hur. his feet to ride in street car"
 "Go on, go on,'' said Senator Davis to the chauffeur and the taxi passed swiftly on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-02

popular brands of 5-cent cigars, "El Toro"
 and La Entrada' will soon be as scarce
 as the proverbial hen teeth. The supply | at the wholesale dealers is exhausted and | the stock of the retail dealers nearly so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-02
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses were issued from the probate court Tuesday R. l.. Smith of Village Springs to Miss Lillie Jones.
 N. s. Alexander of Birmingham to Miss K. H. Battle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-02
President Makes Nominations

Washington, August 1.-President Taft today sent to the Senate the nominations of Lawrence N. Houston as register of the land office and Hugh Scott as receiver of public moneys at Guthrie, Okla
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-02
Five Watches Stolen

The Birmingham Auction and Sales company reported to the police yester- day that five watches valued at $@ had been stolen from their place of business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-02

COME OUT TO THE BIJOU THEA TIRE TOMORROW NIGHT, O'CLOCK, !, HEAR PROMINENT SPEAKERS ON LOCAL OPTION.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-02
SIS WASHINGTON AND RETURN SIS
 SEARnARn

August 18th, tickets good until Sep-
 tember 8, 1911. Make reservations now. City office 1927 1st avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-02
Chicken Thieves on South Side

Chicken thieves were busy on the South side last night and Mrs. Dinl1erly, 1912 South Thirteenth street, reported the theft of "A fine chickens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-02

Hmmon mnnonnne typewriter ri has al to art the kg record Mir mMd who yth to d Q is power vac h TIT 70 or ca vel motor car lg n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-02
Cigars Getting Scarce

Owing to a strike In the cigar factory at Porto Rico, where they are made, the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-02

Tickets sold Saturday August 2 fore September 1911 The already splendid transportation the and The will Coaches Pullman vesibuled will
 The Schedule
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-02
Improvement Assessment Complaints

Bessemer. Ala, July 8l.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-22

may be found IN need OF assistance
the sum apportioned each family mol
20 exceed one dollar for each working
DAY the prisoner remains In the IN
From the reports made TO the Com
mon Council by the Poor Commi ssion,
II would appear that the plan has met
expectations. and has been found par
Poor Commission In cases OF non-sup-
port and desertion OF families.
The health OF the inmates has been
good. there being but two deaths dur
livered here while suffering from de-
iirium tremens and who died from
the results OF a stroke OF apoplexy
within Ss hours OF his receipt; and
that OF a woman received In debni-
gone to respond to treatment and who
died about three weeks after her re-
considerins the short time they are
sentences. surprisingly good results
are obtained from our Evening School
which IN conducted three evenings per
week and for about nine months In the
The Religious Services In our Chap
el each Sunday. conducted az usual
by the Clergy OF the city were appre-
ciated and undoubtedly productive OF
After disbursing nearly ten thous-
and dollars TO the prisoners under our
cooperative system and more than
thirteen hundred dollars for repairs
and improvements TO buildings. there
tons for the ne! Year S1os Of , saGS ss opera
JOHN L. MCDONNELL,
superintendent.
Detroit. February 18th, 1911.
heferred to Committee on House OF
The Detroit times., 1911-02-22
From the Fire Commission.

To the Honorable the Common Councils;
Gentlemen-The Fire Commission. on
August 27. 1909. entered into q con-
tract with Max Bartholomew Son a.
Co, for the erection and completion or
n two-story brick engine house. TO he
known as No. 33, and located at the
southwest corner of Lawndale and
Blackstone avenues The contract
price for this building was s1e,21s.
Owing TO the delay caused by the
failure OF the city In installing sewer
the work of erecting this engine house
has been held up through no fault OF
the contractor, and we find that II Is
necessary to pay him. now that the
sewer is in. the sum of s714,s3 ad-
ditional. This additional cost Is oc-
casioned by the increase In labor and
material. The Fire Commission has
the money in the fund for this engine
house, Account No 81. and would re-
spectfully ask that your honorable
body authorize the controller to credit
the contract with that amount. to be
paid from the Fund for Engine House
No. 33.
BY direction of the Commission,
q. w. STOCKWELIA
Secretary.
Referred to Committee on Ways and
Meaua.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-22
From pepartment Of police.

To the Honorable the Common Council;
Gentlemen-It becomes necessary 10
have an additional appropriation OF
$1,000 to the credit of the fund Tor
Testing Weights and Measures; $zoo.oo
to the account OF minor supplies;
medical services and supplies and
$4,000 to the credit OF the fund Tor
furniture. carpet and linens
There will be n balance In the fund
known as Rent OF Delray station OF
$4,000, and ] recommend that $4,000
OF this be transferred to the fund tor
Testing weights and Measures and the
remainder OF the $4,000 be credited TO
the fund for minor supplies. There
will be a balance In the fund known as
Telephone Connection at Delray OF
s12s.00. and I recommend that 10000
OF this be credited To the fund known
as furniture, carpets and linens, ana
that the balance amounting 10 $zSo0.
and s322.00 from the fund known as
Pay Roll fund. making a total or
s350.00, be credited to medical SER
Vices and supplies.
There Is a balance in the fund known
as bicycles and repairs, OF s2.17. and In
the fund known as new bicycles, OF
$500 recommend that this amount
be transferred to the cycle. pntroi
equipment and care of same. There
Is a balance In the fund known as
signal service improvements OF $lO.s7.
and / recommend that this be trans
ferred to the fund known as signal
service supplies and repairs. SO that
the same may be utilized.
Yours very respectfully.
+. III. CROUL,
Commissioner.
Referred to Committee on Ways
and Means.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-22
From the House Of Correction In
spectors


To the Honorable the Common Council,
Conference.-The Board of inspectors
OF the Detroit House OF Correction pre-
sents herewith the forty.ninth annual
with the reports OF the physician and
teacher. the same being for the year
ending December s1st, 1910.
The superintendents report conveys
some interesting Information relative to
the inmates. amongst which we note
The total number OF people committed
TO the institution: the increasing num-
p Der Somm nj ed FOR short sentenses tn:
prisoners remaining in the institution
and the huctuation In population at Diff
ferent periods OF the year: each OF which
has It's bearing In adding to the Difficult
The increased compensation allotted
the prisoners and the money set aside
under permission and direction OF .he
common Council TO be used In aiding the
families or prisoners seems TO meet with
universal approval The health OF the
inmates has been particularly good and
10 the best evidence that regularity OF
living. plain wholesome food. and habits
or Industry will do much towards re-
facilitating persons who have carelessly
or viciously allowed their health to be-
The sum OF ,s.s7oss was disbursed
to prisoners as compensation for their
labor and S1,375.66 was expended for
repairs and improvements TO buildings.
The net profits OF operation after taxi
Ing care OF all matters, including the
two items above mentioned Is s24.265.S7.
Under direction OF an ordinances
adopted by your Honorable Body. there
was paid over to the Poor Commission
OF the City of Detroit on July LIST, 1910
the sum OF five thousand dollars and we
are now prepared TO pay over TO the
City Treasurer further sum OF Twenty
Thousand Dollars when authorized by
your Honorable Body so TO do.
Respectfully submitted,
WIN. j. CLUTTMAN,
JEREMIAH DWYER,
JOHN D.. WILEY,
MARVIN PRESTON.
Board Of Inspectors.
Detroit. February 18th, 1911
Referred to Committee on House Of
Corrarfinu
The Detroit times., 1911-02-22
Accepted and placed on fiis.
From Department Of public Works.

To the Honorable the Common Councils
Gentlemen-In compliance with q
resolution adopted by your Honorable
Body October 20. 1907. beg TO report
for the week ending with Feb, Is. 1911
there were thirty-eight t3O com
garbage collection depot for the non
collection OF garbage and dead animals
or an average OF six and two-sixths
% 2-D complaints per day.
Respectfully submitted.
]. j. HAARER,
a.~ ats Commissioner.
Referred TO Committee on Health
and City Hospitals.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-22

To the Honorable the Common Council;
L Gentiemsn-On Nov. es last com
munlcatlon was presented 10 your Hon
orable Body by the Beard or Health
setting forth az length the proximity OF
smallpox 10 Detroit and the necessity
OF undertaking a general vaccination OF
our citizens, and requesting an appropri.
alton OF $4,000 for the purposes stated
In that communication. j. G. C., page
1852. On the same date your Honor
able Body acted upon this matter. grant
ing $4,000 for the purposes stated. j.
C. G, page 1904. Claims against this
appropriation have been paid amounting
10 ss79a2. leaving a balance OF tl.ez0.VS.
There Il unpaid total OF t2,5sl. DO Tor
vaccine points. which exceeds this ball
ance Ivy ss62.42, which In believed to rep
resent all OF the expenditures In onnec-
ton with this general vaccination.
The Board OF Health, therefore. re-
spectfully requests your Honorable Body
to authorize the City Controller TO pay
out OF the Contingent Fund vouchers In
excess OF the sum already appropriated.
VIZ: 81. 800, TO the amount of $4,000 for
the purposes stated I'm the previous CON-
munication referred IT,
Respectfully cubmitted,
THE BOARD OF HEALTH,
BY JOHN II. McKINLAY.
Secretary.
Referred 20 COMMITTEES on Health and
City Hospitals
The Detroit times., 1911-02-22
COMMON COUNCIL


value OF 1876 candles. a heating value
OF ee7 ID. +. Us. gross per cubic foot
or gas. and no hydrogen suiphide.
The gas pressure In all districts ex-
sss'ind sSs Northern SusIii ls1, wsI
in the above district. allowed a tenn
porariiy high pressure.
Respectfully submitted.
E. II. HYLAND.
Gas Inspector.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-22

To the Honorable the Common Council:
Gentlemen--I beg leave to submit
my report OF the relief granted de-
pendent families of Detroit prisoners
corifined In the House OF Correction. as
required by City Ordinance of June
18th. 1910. for the month OF January
Ian. fst Amount on hand. .s4.37s so
No. OF families granted re-
lief (20). ................. 3l3 90
Ian. 21st Balance on hand. .s4,067 so
Very respectfully,
T. n. DOLAN,
superintendent of the Poor.
Accepted and placed on file.
The Detroit times., 1911-02-22
DEPARTMENT Of BuIIdlnos.

To the Honorable the Common Council:
Gentlemen-owing to the adoption of
the new building code and the officers
that are required by same. One Inspector
Buildings and-the -SeefetaFyywe re-
spectfully ask that you provide salaries
for the remaining four months OF the
fiscal year. beginning March LIST, 1911.
These salaries as asked for for the COM
ing year would amount to 100000 for
the Inspector OF Buildings and $780,
for the Secretary. Also owing to the
great amount OF new blanks and forms
which must be printed to take care of
the provisions OF this new code. we ask
for an additional appropriation OF 5000. 90
TO be credited to the Office Furniture and
Supply Account
Many calls are received daily for
copies of the new building code We
respectfully ask that you allow $19S.00
for the publication OF 1880 copies OF
building code.
AS this Department In the past years
did not use the full amount OF money
allowed we asked that this be trans
ferred from the previous s1,3s7.93 re-
naming from the fund OF the Department
OF Buildings for the years 190e-10. We
also have a balance in the General Fund
for the fiscal year 1s0S-9. BY drawing
from this fund s700.07, including the ST.
3s7.ss from 1909-10, our request can be
allowed
Yours respectfully,
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS, .
A c. STELLWAGEN,
HENRY SPITZLEY.
Referred to Committee on Ways and
Means.