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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1912-02-15
To TOBACCO PLANTERS
OF Williamsburg and Adjoining
Counties.

write this letter to let you know
that | will be in the Warehouse
business again this coming season,
at Kingstree, S C. So my advice is
to plant some tobacco; but be sure
to plant only what you can take care
of. Above all things. try to make a
good quality. To do this no one
must over-crop himself. Burn and
sow enough plant land to put out
more than you expect to set, so you
will have enough good, strong,
healthy plants to set your whole
crop at first season. The crop was
short last year, not only in South
Carolina but the bright belt of North
Carolina and Virginia, as well, |
think you can expect profitable
prices, even with large increase in
acreage over last year and the year
before. We expect to have great
many more buyers than we have
had for a number of years, so that
competition will be strong. All the
larger companies are short on our
bright types. With the demand for
our South Carolina tobaccos in
creasing every year it certainly
looks bright to me. You can get
tobacco seed from the merchants
and banks of Kingstree, which will
be glad to accommodate you.
Wishing you one and all a good
crop and high prices,
Yours to serve,
2-1-2t JNO G SLAUGHTER.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1912-02-15

This is the season of the year
when mothers feel very much con-
cerned over the frequent colds con-
tracted by their children, and have
abundant reason for it,as every cold
eakens the lungs, lowers the vitali-
and paves the way for the more
gerious diseases that so often follow.
ChaIlberlain's Cough Remedy is fa-
|mous for its cures, and is pleasant
and safe to take. For Sale by All
Dealers.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1912-02-15

For sprain you will find Cham
berlain's Liniment excellent. 1t al
lays the pain, removes the soreness,
and soon restores the parts to a
healthy condition. 25 and so cent
bottles for Sale by All Dealers.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1912-02-15
TESTING sEEHCORN.
Important Matter Emphasized by
Clemson Extension Bureau.

Seed corn which has been stored
through the winter under ordinary
conditions in South Carolina is often
thought to need no testing before
planting. But the high price of land
and the additional expense of re-
planting the field demand that the
progressive farmer know more about
the quality of seed that he is to
plant.
The proper time to make the ger
minating test is about three weeks
before planting, so that if any bad
ears are found in the lot and dis
carded. the ears which are to take
their place may also be tested be-
fore the seeds are placed in the soil.
A convenient sized testing box for
the average farmer is one that is "a
inches by "a inches and about to 6
inches deep. This box can be made
from six inch plank or soap or
starch box sawed down to the de-
sired depth can be used. This box
should have layer of at least two
inches of wet sawdust packed tight
ly over the bottom. 1t will be found
convenient to wet the sawdust in an
old sack by letting the sack containing
the sawdust soak in warm water for
20 to 80 minutes, so that the sawdust
may have an equal moisture content
throughout.
Having completed the box, take a
pieco of white cloth. which should be
little larger than the box, and
mark off one hundred squares 2x2
inches. Number each of these con-
secutively from l to 100, then dip
this cloth into bucket of water and
stretch it evenly over the sawdust.
When the tester is complete, take
the ears of corn to be tested and
number each ear. Then take six
kernels from each ear, two from op-
posite sides of the butt, two from
opposite sides of the middle and two
from opposite sides of the tip. See
that no towo kernels are taken from
the same row, and if the butt and
tip kernels are taken one inch from
the end of the ear, this will be an
average sample. Having taken the
kernels from the ear, place them in
the square which is numbered to
correspond to the number of the
ear. Allow no two of them to touch,
place them with the heart side up,
and all of the tips pointing in the
same direction. When grains from
all the ears have been placed in the
squares which correspond to the
number of the ear from which they
were taken, place another piece of
wet cloth on top of them and cover
this with 2 to 3 inches of wet saw
dust. Then place the box in some
place where it will remain warm. At
the end of four days dampen the
sawdust again by sprinkling some
warm water over it. At the end of
four days dampen the sawdust again
by sprinkling some warm water over
it. At the end of week the tester
should be examined by carefully re-
moving the sawdust and top cloth.
The numbers of all squares which do
not show six big healthy sprouts
should be ascertained, and the ears
which have the corresponding num-
bers should not be planted.
j M NAPIER,
Assistant Professor of Agronomy.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1912-02-15

The cold snap this week has done
much destruction to the boil weevil.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1912-02-15
The Woman's Tonic

Mrs. Effie Graham, of
Willard, KY, says: Il
was so weak | could
hardly 60. | suffered,
nearly every month, for 3
years. When | began to
take Cardui, my back hurt
awfully. ] only weighed
SO pounds. Notlong after;
l weighed lis. Now, !
do all my work, and am
in good health" Begin
taking Cardui, today.
|
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18
The Skating Carnival.

The immense success of the skating
carnival at the tidal basin last night
proved the eascrncss with which the peo-
pie of Washington accept opportunities
for wholesome outdoor diversion. Condi-
tons were perfect, with an ice surface
which has seldom been equaled in this
city and "a sufficiently mild temperature
for all TO enjoy themselves without dam
ger Thanks TO the excellent mana &C.
ment. the great throng was handled with
out the slightest trouble and no accident
married the evening. All who mad Ia do
with the affair deserve congratulations.
first for the inception of the idea ami
again for the admirable manner in whicn
II was managed 1t Is to be hoped that
the winter will afford other opportuni-
ties for such good skating in such happy
circumstances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18

crusade against tuberculosis is an in
telligent application of modern ideas to
the eradication of this ancient enemy.
The sale of Red Cross seals is means
to the end of raising funds for specific
purpose. to support day camp FOR
tubercular patients where numbers of
poor children are being treated with sue
cess At the same time, besides support
ing this most worthy and valuable char
ity. veritable conservation of human
life. the enterprise serves an educa-
tional purpose, in advertising the true
nature of tuberculosis, in teaching the
possibilities of preventive treatment, and
i'm overcoming the old idea of hopeless
ness; which HAS caused the sacrifice OF
innumerabIc lives in the past. The sale
of III -. seals in Washington during the
holiday season means that thousands of
individuals were interested i'm this work.
ami il may we'll be believed that another
season will find the total mounting higher,
with a consequent increase in the mis-
sionary effect of this endeayor.
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The President on Superannuation.

The Presidents promise of future
message TO Congress submitting plan
for the retirement of aged employees in
the civil service which shall safeguard
the interests Of the government and at
the same time make reasonable provision
FIR the needs of those who have given the
best part OF their lives TO the service of
the state. is assurance that this subject
viii not he entirely neglected at the pres
tut session OF Congress. The matter lies
n the roots OF administrative economy and
efficiency. II is impossible to conduct
tho governmental machine cquitaby and
effectively without method of civil re-
tircmeni to clear the ranks of the super
animated hunanely and to permit sys-
fematic promotions. All Of the projects
for administrative Improvement now out
lined or contemplated might be adopted
without producing a satisfactory result
in the absence Of this process OF provi-
sion for the elder workers. The Presi-
dent recognizes its importance by his
postponement of the subject until another
time when he can devote a message ex-
clusively to 1t. The details OF the plan
which he offers 10 Congress as his soiu-
ton OF this problem will be awaited with
the keenest interest.
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A Wage Cut at 0ccoquan.

The District Commissioners have been
compelled to order decrease in the
wages of the municipal employees at the
workhouse at Occoquan Of FROM 20 to
- pcr cent because of a deficiency OF
SOL 100 in the appropriation for the main
tenance Of that institution. Even this
reduction will not cause the appropria-
ton to suffice for the remainder of the
fiscal year and an emergency fund will
be urgently needed. Considering the low
range of the wages paid at Occoquan
from $50 to SD a month, 1t is lamentable
that the District government should be
forced to the picayune policy of trim
ming This is one of the results of cut
ting estimates below actual needs. Con-
gress has no excuse whatever for cheese
pairing i'm handling the District requisi-
tions. There are funds in abundance if
they are equitably appropriated for every
legitimate municipal need, and certainly
the seat of government should maintain
fair standard of compensation for its
employees and should guarantee them
their wages throughout the year without
reduction.
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The Red Cross Seals.

An increase OF 500 in the proceeds
from the sale of Red Cross seals i'm Wash
ington this season over last year is a
gratifying indication Of greater public in
terest In the fight against tuberculosis.
There should be no doubts whatever about
the community's general and individual
concern. but il is to be remembered that
for generations tuberculosis has been con
sidered as an inevitable and virtually un-
preventable disease. against which Il was
practically useless to fight. Modern
science has demonstrated the contrary
and proved that consumption" is pre-
ventabIe, and that IL sanitary measures
could be applied universally 1t would be
virtually eliminated. The Red Cross
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18

way OF large prosperity. His knowledge
Of the law and his gifts as 0p>aker.
joined In an arrangement to the gifts Of
lawyer of the business class, would have
capitalized at a paying figure in legal
practice. He was but fortyfour when he
took leave OF practice-an age when his
powers were full and at their best-and
the era of big fees attending the opening
of the era of big business was just begin
ming.
But the man loved the law more than
anything it offered in the way of money
reward, and was glad to accept an assign
ment for life which assured such large op
portunities for interpreting the law IN the
largest of its relations. And once on the
bench. he never gave thought to rest OF
retirement. When he died he was eight
years past tho retiring age. and still as
much, interested in the business of the
Supreme Court as I'm the first year Of his
service.
The story Of this life Is fine and inspr
ing, but il does not stand alone. There are
many men now on the bench in this co,in-
try who are serving In exalted spirit
as did this wise and good man. AS he did
they love the law. and find their greatest
pleasure i'm interpreting 1t. Their salaries
are wholly inadequate when the impor-
tance of their work is considered. But it
is seldom one leaves his place because of
that fact. AS a rule, they give full mea-
sure of time and labor without comparing
their pay with that received by men in
private walks for services requiring less
ability and experience.
At this time, when the courts are under
q raking fire. and there is so much half
baked. and some vicious, chatter about
the bench and the recall, the figure and
record of this great Kentuckian may be
studied with notable instruction and profit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18
Friday Special in
Bows Suits.

Atwood Suits, in neat gray and
tan mixtures also a good collec-
ton of navy blue serges; made
double breasted and Norfolk
STYLES. Sizes 6 to IS.
5000 each.
Were SIS and $3.50.
Heavy Atwood Suits, in neat
gray and brown fabrics, fu1l-cut
knickerbockers. Sizes 6 to. Is.
$500 each.
Were 5000, $3.50 and $3.50
And these remnants:
% Good. Serviceable Suits, in brown and
gray shades sizes 8 to II. Reduced from
SIS 90 and $500 to 1916 each
10 D0uble-breasted Suits: sizes to u.s. Re-
duced from 81. IS and $500 to 81 80 each.
II Gray Suits, dQuble-breasted coats and
knickerbocker trousers; sizes 10 to It. Re-
duced from 81. 10 to $1.95 EACH
II AIl.wool Overcoats, button high in neck ::
plain gray and attractive striped fabrics: sizes
s to 6. Reduced from $500 and $3.50 to $500
each.
: Plain Oxford Gray Overcoats, with velvet
collar; sizes and q. Reduced from $500 to
81 96 each.
Third floor, Tenth st.
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Mr.. Justice Harlan

Mr.. Justice Harlan. at the age OF seven
ty-eight and az ,er service OF thirty-four
years on the Supreme Court. died leaving.
as now appears. an estate valued at $1,000
He was poor when lie came to the bench,
and quite as poor when ne left it, sa-
cred text is easily suited to his case n
the way of material wealth he brought
nothing into the court. and it is certain
that he carried nothing out.
This record was easily made by the man.
IL is to be doubted If anything but pride
and pleasure In his work ever touched
him. His heart was in his official du-
tics, and he was conscious of full equip
ment for their discharge to the satisfac-
tion OF the country. He early took rank
a. strong and courageous member OF
OR highest judicial tribunal. and retained
~ the end the confidence and admirati
or both lawyers and laymen. lie was In
the white light OF discussion about one
~ his dissenting opinions when death tool
him.
Had John NJ. Harlan remained at the
bar nc might have made and left a for.
tune lie had not the money making In.
stinct or talent, but a judicious partner
ship would easily have put him in the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18
Wall Street and Baltimore,

| In an interview given at Columbia.
S. C., recently. Mr.. Bryan warned his
party against the manipulations of Wall
street. He said prospects for success in
November were bright, but would MT
remain so IL Wall street were permitted
to influence the naming of the democratic
candidate for President. And he is right
about that
Just now there is controversy about a
reported performance of the late Thomas
G.. Plat. who as "a political manager
often raised large campaign funds and in
that way held confidential relations with
Wal street magnates of both parties.
Men contributed when he passed around
the hat in the knowledge that he was a
most capable man for his task. and knew
how to use money for such purposes SO
as to secure the largest results.
The matter in question is that, accord
ing to Mr.. Platt. he collected in a pinch
$6e, 900 i'm the New York gubernatorial
campaign of 1SaS, wien Mr.. Roosevelt
was the republican candidate and saved
the day for the republicans. The con-
tributors to the fund were J. Pierpont
Morgan Thomas +. Ryan. William G..
Whitney and three others.
Mr. Roosevelt challenges the story,
but that Mr. Ilatt related such cir
cumstance Is certain.
Let us examine it. Why were such
democrats as William G. Whitney and
Thomas r. Ryan subscribing to a fund
for the election of the republican candi
date for governor? With their knowledge
of Mr.. Roosevelt. they could not have eX-
pected to use him. Their party's candi-
Il Ind Nvnl
had been regularly nominated and was
making a spirited campaign. What had
they against him? Why were they will
ing to work secretly through the rep,lb-
lean campaign manager for the defeat
of their party?
This story would not live minute but
for the fact that in the popular belief
both Mr.. Whitney and Mr.. Ryan were
quite capable for personal ends of the
act alleged. Mr. Whitney i'm particular
was man who played politics for all
that it was worth to himself and his
business connections. He was a master
of indirection, a democrat by profession
and as rule, but judge always of
what there was in the game for him
self. and accomplished in the art of VIM
ming goal His assistance to Mr.. Cleve-
iaHu Dd0 DeeH llNd1udDIes none the
less he rejoiced in Mr.. Mckinleys sue
cess over Mr.. Bryan in 1876 and i'm 1900
Wall street may be on either side, or
on both in political campaign. It's
view OF everything is financial. What
explains the reported Whitney and Ryan
deal with Mr.. Plat in 1898 does not ap-
pear on the face of things, but 1t is alb
solutely certain that il they made a deal
they hoped and expected to realize on 1t
for themselves through Mr.. Plat S
agency. Whether they did or not is an
other question. If they did not realize on
it, neither of them squealed.
Mr.. Bryan is right. If Wall street
dominates. or Is even very conspicuous,
at Baltimore, the nomination made there
will be of no value at the polls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18
China Department.

Extra Large White Porcelain Plattcrs, im-
perfect Reduced from S5c to 45c each.
White and Gold. American Porcelain Gov
cred Dishes Reduced from zoe TO 2Jc each.
l6-inch Decorated Syracuse China Meat
Piatters Reduced from 500 TO Csc each.
/ Green and Gold japanese China Chocolate
Pot. slightly imperfect. Reduced from $50
Decorated English Porcelain Soup Tureens.
Reduced from So - to 75c each.
plain White Bowls and Pitchers, slightly
imperfcrt. Reduced from ST. to Csc each.
Il White and Gold Imported China Covered
BouiIlon Cups and saucers Reduced from
81 Oh to zoe each
Daiptily Decorated Japanese China Cake
plate Reduced from 81 - to 15c.
/ Handsomely Decorated French China Salad
Rowl Reduced from 500 TO $l.00.
Dainiily Decorated French China Sugar and
Cream Set Reduced from $2.a5 TO 81 90.
. Richly Decorated Hand 4enamelcd Imported
Wages Reduced from 500 10 $1.75 each.
Il Daintily Decorated French China side Dishes
ced,ced from .,Oc to BIC each.
> Mai Green Jardiniercs. Reduced from $500
10 81 s., each
Richly Decorated Austrian China Celery
Tray Reduced from s1-25 to 1Jc.
/ Imported stein. slightly imperfect. Re-
duccd from $500 TO $2.j0.
Fifth door, u st.
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Travelling Goods Dept.

1 Wardrobe. Trunk. strongly made. Reduced
from 90 to $4,000.
1 Wardrobe. Trunk Reduced from $500 to
$37.OO
Wardrobe Steamer Trunk. Reduced from
$500 to SCI. 30.
l 4O-inch Trunk. made OF Eastwood and COW
cred with fiber. Reduced from 5000 to S2u.O
] 36-inch Bureau Trunk. Reduced from $25 W
to $3.50.
/ 36-inch Dress Trunk. covered with fiber. Re
duced from $500 to $500.
l 34-inch Trunk. Reduced from S2l.J0 to
$500.
3G-inch Fiber-covered Steamer Trunk. Re
duced from 81 90 to $500.
1 3s-Inch Steamer Trunk. Reduced from $23 90
TO $500
lS-inch Sole Leather Bags. Reduced from
S22.5 to $3.50 each.
l 24-inch Black Seal Leather Suit Case. fitted
with toilet .articles. Reduced from $500 to
$50 30.
/ 14-inch Suit Case, made of cowhide leather.
Reduced from $40 to s.. 80.
Basement. Equitable building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18
Friday Clearance in
Millinery Department.

These important reductions on
High-grade. Perfect Quality Mill
merry, which we wish to close out
at once.
Womens and Misses Dress
and Tailored Hats and Children S
Tailored Hats-various shapes,
colorings, sizes and trimmings.
SI.5o and $500 each.
Were $500 to 5000.
Untrimmed Hats, adaptable for
women's and children's use-soft
velvets and felts, in all shapes.
soc each.
Values up to $500.
Second floor Tenth st.
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Silk Waist Department.

Dahlia Colored Chiffon Cloth Waist.
embroidered in black and gold; size ~.
Reduced from $500 to Slo.1a
i Embroidered Oak Brown Chiffon
Cloth Waist, made over white silk; size
-. Reduced from $500 to Sfo.75 !
Brown-and-White Striped ChifToni
Waist, trimmed in burnt orange: size a.
Reduced from S13.cD to x1015.
Black Silk Marquisette Waist, en-
broidered and trimmed i'm reseda green:
Dutch neck; size ~ Reduced from Sir,
to S1O75.
Navy Blue Chiffon Cloth Blouse, over
white: cream net yoke and cuffs: size
36. Reduced from $1,000 TO S1O.Ia
Chiffon Cloth CverbIouses. lavender
and light blue. richly beaded: size ?6
Reduced from S12.7J to $1,000 each.
Fine White Brussels Net Waists, long
sleeves finished with touches of black
net; sizes "a. :,6. 81 and ~. Reduced from
$3.50 to SS.75 each.
Chiffon Cloth Waists, in odd sizes and
shades. Reduced from s.. - and S6.15 to
500 and 1915 each.
Silk and Net Waists. odd and broken
sizes. Reduced from 500 and 1915 to
S3.9J each.
Third floor, {;
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And these remnants.
Friday Special in
Irish LaceS.

Odds and ends and short
lengths Of Real Irish Laces. in.
Guiding both insertions and edges
ranging III width from y to ,
inches, and representing some OF
the most desirable patterns and
designs we imported during the
past season. They are all frs,
quality and splendid examples Of
beautiful crocheting.
:35c to ST. 90 yard.
Values. SOC to $I.5o yard.
Main floor q st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-18
Friday Special in
Linen TOrchOn LaCeS.

A large assortment of Fine
Linen Torchon Laccs has just
been received, including edges
from = to 5 inches. insertions
from y to ;, inches and fine col
lection of dainty headings. The
increasing demand for these at
tractive and durable 1aces for
trimming women's and children S
garments. decorative linens, un-
derwear. fancy work. etc. makes
this offering an especially timely
one.
Special price, SC yard.
Main floor q St
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Toy Department.

Main door, Tenth st.
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Penny Postage.
From the Philadelphia Telegraph.

Business houses are using the mails
more than ever before, and their CORE.
spondence is usually of such a nature as
requires it to be sent at first-class rates
Few houses wish to use the unseaied
letter style on which the postage is one
cent: IT is undignified, lacks personal
individual character. and smacks toe
much of the circular to satisfy men who
respect their business and conduct 1t in
dignihed way. The cutting In half Of
business men and private correspondence
1t will ncourage correspondence in a
way to quite make the postal revenues
balance and is altogether a move In the
right direction. Now. Mr.. Hitchcock, add
one more boon to the public. Give us q
rational and satisfactory parcels post and
more millions will rise up and call you
blessed.
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Glassware Department.

Tuo-ha ndled Cut Glass Bonbon Dish. slightly
imperfect. Reduced from 81 .a5 to 81 90.
Gnch Cut Glass Nappie, slightly imperfect
Reduced from 81 M to 95c.
9-inch Cnt GLASS Salad Bowl. slightly i'm
perfect. Reduced from 81. 20 To S,.35.
tioIdlecoratad Austrian Glass Fruit Dish
slightly imperfect Reduced from $500 TO 81. %
l Apt. Cut Glass Water Pitcher. slightly chip
ped. Reduced from $500 to $40.
2 Cut Glass Mustard Jars slightly imperfect
Reduced FROM $1.0O TO J0c each.
Table Mirrors, slightly imperfect. reduced
from 81 so to SOC each; reduced from @l.OO 70
Pc each.
: Fifth door, G st.