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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1912-01-04

lessly feeds a pair of pipe tongs
through the cylinder press or the
rats chew the lining of set of new
rollers. There is no law which COM
pels him to fill four columns of space
with clogged think-tank and a
stickful of brain-food.
If the editor takes two success
We days off in fishing, his patrons
call him loafer and take their job
work to the other Office. If ne works
until he is bowed over like fat ma n
with cramp, people say he is too
stingy to hire extra help. If ne con-
tributes $500 to the " c T y and
wears boiled shirt on Sunday, the
banks call in his notes with a noise
ike wooden-legged man falling on
a tin roof, and if he refuses to dig
up for the Woman's Relief Corps
supper he is branded as a miser and
avoided as if,he had the measles. The
farmer can look every man in the
face and tell him to go where there
is no premium on coal slack, but if
the printer informs man who tries
to beat him out of four years sub
scriptior that he is so crooked that
he couldn't 60 to sleep in round.
house he is liable to be reduced to
the consistency of cornstarch pud-
ding.
In view of these facts, why is,
the profession overcrowded? There
are several reasons. One is that mar
is vain bird and is never happier
than when he is yapping in linotype
slugs. Many a man would rather
dispense fourteen columns of crook
ed rhetoric and reformed spelling
once week and live on ossified liv.
er and iced tea than shave the warts
off a calf's head and hold pail for
sucking calf, even though he can
fill up on green corn and side pork
until he wheezes like an accordion
with the asthma. There are others,
including a fair sprinkling of jack
leg lawyers and ham-strung school
teachers, who have imbibed the no
ton that the editors life is softer
than the head of two-ply sport.
These rush in with a $50 outfit and
a wind pressure that would blister
the lining out of steel range and
fill long-felt want with the grace
and abandon of a hare-lipped hired
girl at beauty show. Nothing ever
drives these startlings out of the
profession except sudden death or
the Sheriff. Then there are those
misguided ambitious politicians who
believe that the easiest way to clasp
fat office to your bosom is to be-
come the editor of a newspaper.
These usually fade away like goat
on a string bean diet, carrying
through life a look of hopeless sor-
row and remorse that would wiring
the tears from a porcelain egg.
If the newspaper man knew the
joys and independence of The farm
er's life, he would kick himself up
to peak until he looked like rat
tailed file for continuing to make
himself the door-mat of the stiff
necked and ungodly community.
Gentle communion with the kline is
far better than animated converse
with an irate subscriber with fists
like a premium ham and the disposi-
ton of hyena. Let Us reform.
brethren, and get close to natures
heart with three-tined pitchfork
and self-feeding manure spreader.
We will live longer, or at any rata,it
will seem longer, as the married man
said, and if the worst comes to the
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1912-01-04

Homemade things are often the
best. Especially is this true of the
homemade man.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1912-01-04
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special shapes made to order. Core
pondence solicited before placing your
orders. W. R. FUNK
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,sghe editor of The Rec
wed. the following m;
nouncement;
/. 8. Mr' and Mrs Percy D Sn
Gapupee the marriage of the
- Mary to
YMr c Dudley Cook.
.sTE.frsday, December tive,
! enihsteen hundred and :
*Indiantown, S c,
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to rest on mis- ore.
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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-04-15

= By Mrs. David Beach.
Don't say ooh, fudge! These
radical diets don't interest mel"
NOT at least until you have
heard me through, and then I am
sure you will not.
Don't discontinue eating meat.
Don't eat all vegetables.
Don't eat all raw foods.
Don't walk 1000 miles.
Don't fast.
That is, don't do any or all of
those things AT ONCE. I will
feel that 1 have done a great ser
vice if I persuade a majority of
my readers to give up meat. l
don't expect to convert many
away-to the diet of raw
food exclusively that l am fol-
lowing on my l ,0O0-nile tramp.
l want to help you cut down
your butchers bill. If you wont
give up meat entirely, just give
it up, say. for one day a week
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-04-15

American women ayiators, al
most was killed.
x 4 y X y Y y x 4 x 4 x =
I'M WALKING $1,000 /
*N* + + + + + + = 4
Editors Note.-Mrs. David
Beach is doing a remarkable,
thing-walking a thousand miles
from New York to Chicago, eat
ing nothing but raw foods-and
no meats. She started April 10
and hopes to finish before June /.
She is/trudging along to prove
her vegetarian theory. Maybe
~ : = = + = + y y =
= Peachy Complexion and Rad =
= liant Health. =
< Mrs. Beach is good looking, x
x though not beautiful. She has =
y a firm intelligent face, pleas
ant smile and radiant health, <
shown in a cream-and-crush-
x ed-peach complexion. She x
x weighs 149H pounds, is 5 feet
*4M inches tall and appears to
x be about 80 years of age.
y She walks evenly, with
= springy, elastic tread, with
= feet fatty upon the ground.
< She wears a black silk
= blouse, white sweater, black
= mohair skirt, black silk stock
= ings, black shoes, a handker-
4 chief tied around her throat
= and soft felt hat. Her only
= jewel is an opal ring. There's
: luck, in opalS," she says.
= *'* \ - = \ = = =
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-04-15

she wont, but it's big stunt she
has undertaken, anyhow. She is
followed all the way by an auto
mobile and so far has been sue
cessful. Mrs. Beach is a New
York woman, a musician and an
enthusiast. Here is her own story
of how and why.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-04-15

John Huddleston, negro serv-
ing life term in Newman jail, Ga,
for murder, has been granted
months vacation by Warden
Nash, to begin May /. Warden
says Huddleston deserve vaca-
ton.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-04-15

grocery stores in Brooklyn, de-
fed Black Hand of N. Y. He will
be buried tomorrow.
In her last exhibition fight, at
Wichita Falls, Tex, Miss Ma
thilde Moisant, most famous of
American women ayiators, al
most was killed.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-04-15

X y y 4 X X + 4
I'M WALKING 81, 900 MILES ON RAW FOOD x
= =
Evening journal., 1912-05-09
OPEN PARKS
TO SUNDAY SUMMER
GOSPEL MEETINGS

After some discussion the Board OF
Park Commissioners yesterday allow
ed Westminster Church to hold relig-
ious services in the city parks On
Sunday evenings during the summer.
William p. Bancroft objected because
he thought other denominations had
the right to make the same request,
which would have to be granted If ono
denomination was favored.
Former City Councilman John j.
McGovorn. the Rev william Temple
and James l., Banning said that the
people In the neighborhood of Chest
nut and Franklin streets wanted the
Board TO buy for park purposes the
tract bounded by Broome. franklin.
Chestnut and Elm streets, which was
petitioned for some time ago.
Mr.. McGovern and the other speak
ers said they were willing 10 have
the matter placed before city Council
with the Boards recommendation, and
II was decided to place the matter
before the Board of Park extension
committee and President Bancroft
will take the matter up with them.
The purchase price Is $4,000
Evening journal., 1912-05-09
WILSON LINE
HAS PROTECTION
FOR PASSENGERS

Members of City Council, in com
mittee last night, heard the report OF
the navigation committee OF that body,
which made an inspection OF the boats
operated by the Wilmington Steamboat
Co. with respect to proper safeguards,
relative TO life-saving boats and devices
The report will he officially presented
at the regular meeting of Council to-
night
The COMMITTEES found that the Wilson
Line boats are equipped not only with
all that the government regulations re-
qnire. but the company has exceeded the
regulations on each boat The govern
ment requires total of 700 cubic feet
Of space in the life boat equipment on ali
such river steamers. The committee
found that each boat Is supplied with
Sal cubic feet, l2l cubic in excess Of the
requirements on each boat.
The steamer Brandywine carries 1000
life preservers for passengers only, to
say nothing of a large excess for the
members of the crew. The steamer City
Of Chester c~rries 400 life preservcrs
for the passengers and about 80 in excess
for the officers and crew. Each of the
new steamers, the City OF Wilmington
and the City Of Philadelphia, carried
500 life preservers for passengers ans
about 100 extra for the crew. On eacl
boat the number Of life preservers ia il
excess of the boats passenger carrying
capacity
Evening journal., 1912-05-09
Mr.. CHANDLER
"a YEARS OLD,
KEEPS AT DESK

County Comptroller Philemma
Chandler. is today celebrating his
eighty-fourth birthday anniversary.
He was i'm his Office early and during
the day many of his friends offered
congratulations. Mr.. Chandler has
been twice elected as county COMP
troller and believing in odd numbers,
is a candidate for reelection.
He was in Z. reminiscent mood to-
day and said he has seen many
changes in the city WHEN I was
a boy" Mr.. Chandler said. there was
not a railroad in the United States.
There was no telegraph nor tele-
phones and no mail carriers.
Between calls Mr. Chandler kept at
work at his desk. His work is i'm
portant in that it consists in scrutiniz-
ing every bill contracted by the coun-
ty. as we'll as keeping in touch with
the accounts of the several county Of
ficers. Mr.. Chandler has held several
other public offices, including member
of the Board of Education, City
Council and Levy Court Following
his time in the Levy Court he was
elected county comptroller and in
1908 was reelected.
Evening journal., 1912-05-09
500 PRIZE FOR BEST
STATE COLONIAL HISTORY

George Cuthbert Gillespie, and
William Ford Upton, representa-
tives respectively of the Pennsylvania
Society of Colonial Wars and the New
Jersey Society of Colonial Wars, were
among those who attended the siN-
teenth general court held by the Del
aware Society OF, Colonial Wars at the
Wilmington Country Club last even
ing.
officers were elected, routine busi-
ness transacted and biennial prize
of 500 created to be awarded the
author of the most superior manu-
script on Delaware's Colonial his
tory.
The rules regulating the competi-
lion are to be drawn up within a
month and Immediately afterward
will appear in print
The meeting concluded with the
annual dinner, Judge Edward G.
Bradford. governor Of the society
presiding and offering the toasts. The
list Of officers was printed a few
days ago.
Evening journal., 1912-05-09
TAXPAYERS WIN FIGHT FOR
DELAY ON RIVER FRONT PLAN

terday afternoon, and we agreed that a
motion should he made in Council to-
night, that some future evening land
Wednesday evening of next week was
suggcstedl should be named for a meet
ing TO which the public should be in
vited for the purpose of making known
its wishes and views with regard TO the
action to be taken by City Council on
the river front project. This is my per-
sonal attitude in the matter. | think !
am correct i'm stating that this is the at
titude of the whole committee on navi-
CATION. and special committee. and as a
matter of fact il is the attitude of every
member of Council. Contrary TO the
views expressed by one OF our papers 80
persistently that star chamber proceed
ings have been contemplated by Council,
that Council would cndeavor to rush
matters through unknown to the pub
lie, I. have to state that | believe | know
the attitude of Council with respect TO
the river front project wish TO say
that | have never heard from any single
member of Council the slightest which
would be in favor of rushing this matter
through regardless OF public opinion and
regardless OF public interest. | know
can say most sincerely for myself and
for each member of Council that we have
been guided in this matter by one single
motive and one only according TO tho
best OF our judgment and ability, and
that is the public good.
Yours very truly,
James +. White.
Chairman Of the Navigation Committee
Wilmington, Del, May Q.
Evening journal., 1912-05-09

Wilmington taxpayers have won
their fight to prevent the Wilmington
Terminal Company and its allies jam
ming through City Council tonight the
scheme for the exploitation with Fed
eral and city funds of the Delaware
river waterfront The members of
Council, frightened by the storm Of
protest from all sections of the city
against such an exploitation scheme.
have decided to postpont action and to
hold a public hearing in the City Hall
next Wednesday evening. At that
meeting any taxpayer who desires to
express himself for or against the ex-
ploitation scheme may do so.
That decision had been reached 10
defer action and TO hold the public
hearing was announced this afternoon
by Councilman White. who is first
cousin of William G. Mahaffy, presi-
dent of the Wilmington Terminal
Company. The announcement was
made in this form in an open letter:
To the editor of the Evening journal,
Sir: In the Morning News OF today
William r. Kurtz has written letter
with regard to the river front project,
urging delay for future consideration,
he SAYS he assumes as fact that the
Council viii take decided action this
evening In the matter, as ] understand
il. and | am chairman of the navigation
committee OF Council, as also OF the spe-
cial committee on the river front project
my understanding is that no decided ac-
tion will be taken this evening or was
intended TO be taken AS matter OF
fact the navigation committee met yes
Evening journal., 1912-05-09
HIGH SCHOOL
PUPILS ACT WELL
The RIVALS, DRAMA

It would take the parts of speech
of Mrs. Malaprop to do justice to the
excellent presentation of Sheridan's
THE Rivals" which was given by the
Senior Glass in the High School audi
torium last night This first ambi-
tious dramatic effort of the pupils
achieved a success that did honor to
their coach. Mrs. c. f. Wentz as well
as to the cast themselves. The oc-
casion was of social Importance in
keeping with the play, and the aud
ience that crowded auditorium and
gallery TO overfowing we're in even
ing suit and dainty gown according
to their masculine or feminine per-
suasion. So much did the festive APP
pearance OF things impress an old
colored woman lingering on the side
walk that she inquired of a belated
reporter what wedding was going on
in there.
The clothes of the audience, though,
could not begin to compare with the
brocades and laces that made the
characters I'm the play splendid to be-
hold. Costumes and stage arrange
ments we're admirable Miss Sara r..
Amsbaugh was a charming Mrs. Mala-
prop. who twisted the Kings English,
and futtered her fan and laces with a
lively zeal that brought storm Of
applause for her clever acting. The
famous Bob Acres, whose every word
is a signal for laughter, was played
with great gusto and captivating
stage business" by Charles Hayward.
The great actors who have immortal
lied these two parts would have
themselves applauded Miss Ans
baugh's and Mr.. Haywaras apprec-
iative Interpretation.
Sir Anthony Absolute, the clustering
father, was taken by Abraham Top
kis with vigorously good acting, which
brought him a generous share of the
apnlause Captain Jack Absolute
acted by George II. Huston a red
coated British soldier. was a hand
some lover who. played the part win
distinguished excellent. NO tairer
nor sweeter betrothed could have been
wished than Miss Mary Mundy as
Lydia Languish, charming in even
her stormy moods Alice G. Bryan
was a pretty and dainty julia and
Miss Helen McIntire was a delectabie
maid. who acted extremely we'll
Sir Lucius O'Trigger. added to the
fun of the situation in the capable
and heartily applauded acting of j.
Leslie Litz. William Fulton portray
ed the part Of the jealous lover Faux
land with admirable earnestness
Lawrence Mccarthy was an excellent
Fag. John K Schafer, as David
showed himself a star in the way he
developed the possibilities of his part
The young women received flowers
and all the cast we're showered with
congratulations.
one of the most delightful feat
ures of the evening was the excellent
musical program furnished by th'
High School Orchestra between acts
Evening journal., 1912-05-09
trNERAL r0pAY 0F Mrs. IONEs.

Tho funeral OF Mrs. Emma w,
Jones. widow OF Washington Jones.
who died at her home No 1i0l Della
ware avenue on Tuesday, took place
this afternoon from her late resi-
dence. Mrs. Jones was In her 92d
year and is survived by one daughter
Mrs n. B. Danforth, and three step
children. Mrs. David Gresham. OF
Philadelphia. and Police Commits
sioner Charles r. Jones and w G..
Jones Of this city. lnterment was
private.
Evening journal., 1912-05-09
BLIZZARD MAY
RECOVER BUT
BE PARALYzED

DR.. Ellwood I. Rogers. who is at
tending John w Blizzard. the railroad
conductor shot by Mrs. Elizabeth
Redmond, at her home on Monday
night, reported the patients condition
slightly improved today. Blizzard is
now thought TO have a good chance
of recovery The bullet which enter
cd his body effected his spine. and
he is paralyzed in the legs. Whether
the bullet grazed the spine or lodged
in the bone, DR. Rogers has been .un-
able to determine, nor can close ex-
animation be made at this time. be-
cause of the mans physical condi-
ton.
Evening journal., 1912-05-09
FIREMFN ON VISIT.

Headed by the First Infantry Band,
sixty-fve members of the Liberty Fire
Company left Wilmington this morn
ing on trip TO Norristown and Read
ing The fremen will participate
in the hremens's parade at Norristown
this afternoon, and will 20 to Read
ing tomorrow where they will remain
until Saturday. On their return
home the firemen will be met by their
company members and escorted TO
their headquarters where a dinner
will be served
Evening journal., 1912-05-09
ALLIANCE CONYENTION.

The Home Work Convention Of the
Christian and Missionary Alliance
will begin tonight in the chapel. at
No 504 West Fifth street, with SER
vices at 7.45 o'clock. Tomorrow and
Saturday the meetings will be at 3
o'clock and 7.45 o'clock, and on Sun
day at 9 30. 1870. 315 and o'clock.
The Rev. J Hudson Ballard. NJ. A.,
dean Of the faculty of schools at
Nyack, n. Y, will preach on Sunday.
Mr.. Ballard and the Rev. r. r. Dun
bar. Of Lancaster, Pa, will be the
convention speakers, and there will
be special singing at. each service
under the direction Of Mrs. W. Mat
thews.
Evening journal., 1912-05-09
GRAND JURY
ENDS ITS WORK

The New Castle county grand jury
today completed it's work and was dis
charged. The following true bills
were returned.
Assault with intent TO commit mur-
der-Frank Brown, two indictments.
False pretenses-Clinton r. Miller.
Improper conduct toward child
John owens
Selling liquors without license
Ontorio lesOky and Joseph Helmski.
During the term the grand jury
found forty-five true bills and ignored
two against William Woodward and
Ward Smith.
Evening journal., 1912-05-09
SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN
ENTERTAIN THEIR PARENTS

Under the supervision of Mrs. Howard
F. schrack and Mrs. D. r. Wier, princi-
pals OF the cradle roll and the begin
ners' departments of St Pauls Sunday
School. the members of the departments
entertained their mothers yesterday af-
ternoon with songs and recitstions.
Thirty-fve persons were present. Ad-
dresses were made by William r. Smith,
Jr, superintendent of the Sunday
school, and by Mrs. William I. Morris a
former superintendent. Mrs. Margaret
Bupp, the first superintendent. and Miss
Marian Smith, the first child enrolled,
were among those present. Refresh
ments were served in the church dining
room.
Evening journal., 1912-05-09
HOUSE VOTES
COMMERCE COURT
OFF JUDICIAL MAP
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press
WASHINGTON, May 9.--The house
today voted 100 to 40 to abolish the
new Commerce Court. About forty Re-
publicans. including most of the Pro-
,gressives. voted with the Democrats
TO put the new court of the judicial
map. The vote was taken in commit
tee Of the whole" and is practically
final, although another fight may oc-
cur when the legislative, executive
and judicial appropriation bill is up
for final passage.
Evening journal., 1912-05-09
STAMP COLLECTORS
FORM ASSOCIATION

In the office of Philip L. Garrett last
evening, the Delaware Stamp Club
was organized. The officers arc
Philip L. Garrett, president: Miller
Rumford. vice president. Warren A.
Taylor. ecretary and treasurer;
Walter Bush. business manager.
The club will meet on the second
and fourth Tuesday evenings OF each
month at the Office Of Mr. Garrett. All
stamp collectors are invited TO affili-
ate with the club. Many of its mem
bers have been stamp collectors for
over thirty years and have fine collec-
tiOnS
Evening journal., 1912-05-09
FINE COLORED WOMAN
FOR ASSAULTING WHITE

Cora Macy, colored, charged with
assault and battery on Catherine
Joyce, an aged white woman living
AZ Third and Tatnall streets denied
The charge in City Court today but
Judge Cochran said he would rather
believe Catherine and Cora was fined
$40 and costs. Mrs. Joyce told the
court that Cora hit her on the head
yesterday without cause, but the de-
fendant said the woman called her
y "nipqar"
Evening journal., 1912-05-09
YOUNG FRIENDS ELECT.

The annual meeting of the Young
Friends Association was held last
night i'm the gymnasium of Friends
School The following officers we're
elected: David NJ. Hillegas. president;
William A. Mode, vice president; MISS
Anna Clifford. secretary; and Raiph
II Ewart. treasurer.
There were five delegates elected TO
attend the meeting OF the Young
Friends Association next Monday
night in Philadelphia, held in connec-
ton with the Philadelphia Yearly
Meeting Miss Anna Clifford, Mr. and
Mrs. Ralph H. Ewart. Mrs. Robert ).
Miller and Charles Phillips.
Following the business session, a
John Kendrick Bangs farce was pre-
scented bv members
Evening journal., 1912-05-09

Guzman and i3 injured. II says t2
distinct shocks were felt and that
following the earthquake the volcano
Colima became active for the first
time in years and is now throwing out
vast quantities OF lava and sand.
Fears are entertained in Mexico City,
the despatch states. that il will be
visited by an earthquake.
Evening journal., 1912-05-09
nrNRAR LECrnRE.REcIrAL.

A lecture-recital on. Paul Lawrence
Dunbar. will be given in Grace Sun
day school room this evening by Miss
Lulu G. Plumley. who will have for
her assistants Miss Madeline Reed,
soloists, and h. William Martin, vio-
linist
Evening journal., 1912-05-09
BELIEVE WOMAN
WAS MIRnEREn

BY The United Press
HARTFORD. Conn. May Be
lieving that a woman whose body
was recovered from the Connecticut
river al Hockanum was murdered al
some point in Massachusetts,. the po-
lice are trying 10 establish her iden-
tity. so far without success. There
are no distinguishing marks on the
body which had been In the water
about three weeks.
Evening journal., 1912-05-09
PLUCKY GIRL
HALTS RUNAWAY

Mrs. Luella Lynch. daughter of Col
umbus Neal, the well-known horse
dealer and trainer who was hurt some
six months ago by young colt,
showed remarkable nerve last night
by stopping a runaway horse at
Ninth and Tatnall streets by throw
ing her coat over its head and grab
bing Il by the bride.