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S.O. aaj j..?J 1 THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1004 The revelations of President Smith before the United States Senate committee in the case of Senator j Beed Smoot of TJ tab has placed a J good deal of 6mut on the Morinan church, whether it has accomplished anything else or not. Adelina Patti has canceled all engagements and shaken the duet of the United States from her dainty pedal appendages. It may be remarked incidentally that she curried off with her a whole barrel full of "dust" not included in that cast off. The dog tat bill that passed the "Legislature will not become law this year, as no means were provided for j nf fVia fur TTnfil thp I buy VVUWMVU W4 vuv WM?*| V M*-.. VMV j General Assembly amends it in this ! particular the act i s what the lawyers like to describe as "fa'ally defective". . Congressman Geoige TV Croft died in Washington last Thursday after a tI lingering illness caused by bloodpoisoning. Mr Croft lived in Aiken and was just finishing up his first term as a member of Congress. He was 57 years- old and had served his State as Legislator, Senator and finally as Congressman. His death brings grief to many, especially at his home, where his personal attrihntM endeared him to his friends rod neighbors. ? The <Jeath of Prof. B. Means Davie, which took place on last Sunday morning, removes from the faculty of the South Carolina College one who | has been closely and prominently (-^-'-identified with that institution since 1882. Along with the universal mourning of the faculty and the stuV k dents and the alumni of the College ^ general sorrow is felt among hundreds who knew Prof Davis as a cultured ard scholarly gentleman and an intensely loyal and patriotic citizen of his State. ^? The statemeut we made last week F that nothing had been contributed ? to the Hampton monument fund by the people of this county was based on the fact that Williamsburg did ? ' not appear in the list of counties that had contributed anything as re-, poHed in the daily newspapers of the State. We have since learned that there has been for some time on deposit in the Bank of Kingstree the sum of $21.35 to fhe credit of the monument fund. The editor^ of 1 The Reookd has been authorized to gri draw out this monev and the same I f has been forwarded to Columbia with f. ! t $8.00 additional j which we have collected, making the total amount sub-: ' 6cribed up to this time and forwarded L $29.35. This is a bad enough ehow * ing for this county, but it is decidedly better than nothing at all. 1 J Spain Keller, the man who on i Maj C, 1903, shot and killed BFi Creech in Leo county, was tried foM j murder, las t we^k and on Saturday! j night the jury rAnrned a verdict of I j acquittal. The defense relied solely j j on the claim thut Creech had di??- j honored Kelley's sister, admitting ! that Kelleyjshot Creech in cold blood 'and it seems that the ; lry thought | that the killing was justifiable, i Owing to the prominence of the par! ties the case has attracted wide I i spread interest. In the trial of Kelley for killing Creech, who, it was alleged, was i Kelley's sister's betrayei, the defense laid great stress on a ''higher law." If the jnry were right in their verdict then a law should be passed 6x! ing the death penalty for betraying the virtue of a woman. If a man merit9 death for this off ens e by a "higher law" then he is equally amenble to capital punishment in statuary law. By all means something should be done to stem the torrent of bloodshed that is deluging our State. SCRANTON SNAP-SHOTS. I | R eview of Passing Events in Town and Vicinity?Notes of Personal Interest. ! ScBAJtxoN, March 14:?Two new [residences are now being built; one ton Church stre^ south, is owned by Mr PS Wall, the other on Long street by Mr W J Willioughbv. T U C.n.ana u'nnf nrnr In i iU[ (I XX UIOCIIO niuv Viki tv Timmonsville la6t Tuesday and re; porta one crop of corn already planted between here and there. This statement seems a little incongruous I with the fact that co ton was ginued here this week. ' Mr MiUer, The Singer Manufacturing company's successful agent, has left a sewing machine in nearly every house canvassed around here. Mr Lew of Dunn, N. C., passed through town oil the 12th iust, en route to Savage, where he goes to accept a position with Mr J W Holiday. One afternoon last week Miss Daisy Barnwell and a number of her pupils took a three-mile walk and found themselves within the limits of Lake City, where some of the pedestrians passed their time in a social way, while others inspected the new spring stocks of dry goods and notions until the local passenger came to accommodate them on their their return trip. The first 6had of the season were sold here, for nearly double the usual price. It is getting time for our people to use their home produce of fowl and fish 6iuce Mr Armour purveys beefsteak to consumers at this point. . A number of our young folk attended services at Hebron church, Friendneld, on last fiunday. Mr and Mrs Calder of Florence visited friends near here last week. Mrs Foster Speer and her daughter little Miss Martha, of McColl, Marlboro county, are visiting the family of Rev G H Poozer. Mr Sallie Cockfield is very ill of pneumonia. # * INFLAMMATORY RHEUMATISM CURED. William Shaffer, a brakeraan of Denuison, Ohio, was confined to his be 1 for several weeks with inflammatory rheumatism. "I used many remedies," he says. "Finally I sent to McCaw's Drug store for a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm, at whih time I was unable to use hand or foof, and in one week's time was able to go to work as happy as a clam." For sale by Dr D CfcJeott, Kingstree; Lake City; ! Drug Co,. L.aket iiy; Dr W S Lynch I SiTiintnn. SHAW'S PURE MALT has a marvelous dietetic value. While refreshing and pleasant to take, it helps assimilation of food. On sale at all dispensaries. ' YOU KNOW WHAT YOU TAKING. Whe you take Grove's Tasteless | Chill Tonic because the formula is simply Iron and Quinine in a tasteless form. Xo cure, no pay, 50c. THE LIEN LAW. Son J.-.Davis Carter Points Out Its Dis advantages to All Classes.' Editor County Record:? 1 have beeu casting at>out iori some time to find something to write about that would be interesting to yjur many readers, and find so mnnv things that might be discussed with profit to our people until I hardly know where to take hold; but as I have said in times past I believe the lien law is the greatest hiudrance to the material advancement of the agricultural interests of Williamsburg county and to the whole State, notwithstanding the opinions of our Legislators to the contrary; and now I shall try and give my leasons for saying so. The lien law offers an inducement for the farmer to go in debt, which is clearly demonstrated iu all sections where it has beeu operated. Well, the liener makes the obligation in good faith, puts the amount, whatsoever it may be, to his credit, say the fiist of January; then the amount necssary for his year's supplies is provided for. He goes home and tells the old woman and the first opportunity take* her in his buggy or wagon and goes to the etnr# tn tret some Rhoefl. cloth, hats *""" * - D" J ? and other necessities for family nee. Well, they price some things and the old Romi'n whispers into his ear9: "Ain't these things mighty high?" Old man: "Oh, well, you know they are not to be paid for nntil next fall. That's all right; yon get what you want." And so she takes him at his word and buys a right good bill and off for home they go, talking abont their plans for the year's crop. And they make frequent trips to the store during ihe crop season. Well, seasons arc not very favorable and they only make an ordinary crop. Prices are low at the time he is forced to sell, and his account at the store is much larger 'han he expected, ar.d then he finds that his crop is not going to pay the debt he has contracted on it. The merchant theu begins to push him for his money and then he begins to wish he never had given that lien, for he is worse off than when he started and about the end of all this his home is put np to secure i this debt. Now would it qot beeu ( better for this man to have planted l^ofl a/1 Ui m^'<.1 ? monr 1 I 1CWJ auu utuICU UliU'ru VI U4?U t J things until he could have made ' one crop and then been his own man? All this trouble came about because the lien law* he'd oui this , credit to him. And, now, take up this labor question. Under this system of cheaper andcheaper laud r^nt can the negro labor be controlled? I say no, if you give him credit he will 6teal enough cotton in the fall to buy him an old buggy and he then has business to attend t?. Now I remember well after the war many eld negroes went to work, supported , Viair fumilioa hniiorllf Islllil >Uld UVU lUUIHtVU) ? ? ? ? | paid for it without the assistance of the lieu law and since this inducement has been held out to them nine out of ten have lost their land. Now if I can understand this thing the lien law has just had the opposite effect to what it wi 8 iuteuded to hare And now, brother farmers, have we always got to labor under these disadvantages or shall we arise and demand its repeal? Now, Mr Editor, if my position is not a logical and tenable one I yield the floor. Well, I have inteuded to get something in this article on the dog tax, but its already too long. So I must forbear if this does not get into the wste basket you may hear me on the subject later on. Respectful h, J. Davis Carter. Leo, S. C., March 14. Number won is the most popular number in a lottery. BEST REMEDY FOR CON FIXATION. "The finest remedy for constipation I ever used is Chamberlain's Stomach nod Liver Tablets," says Mr Eli Builer, of Frankville, N. Y "They act gently an-' without an\ nnpleasant effect, and leave tie bowels in a perfectly natural con- ; dition." Sold by Dr DC Scott Kingree; Lake City Drug Co., Lake tity; Dr W S Lynch, Scrauton PROPE"R TREATMENT ! OK PNEUM ONIA. Pneumonia is too danger ?us a| disease for anyone to attempt to doctor himself, although ht* may haye the proper remedies at hand. A phyieian should always be called. It should he borne in mind howi \vr, that pneumonia s.lway results from a cold or from an attack of the grip, and that b\ ivi?i rhamberlain's Cough Remedy the threatened attack of pneumonia may b?- warded off This rem ly i-? al-o used by phy-icians in the treatment of pneumonia with the best results. Dr V .1 Smith, of Sanders, Ala., who is also a druggist, says of it: "I have been elling Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and prescribing it in my practice for the past six years. I u<e it in cases of pneumonia and have always tf?tten the be*d results." Sol i hy l)r ??C scotf, Kin-rstre*-; LtKe City Drug Co., hake ity; Dr S Lynci, Scran ton. The only charms some men posess are attached to their watch-chains. A FAVORITE REMEDY FOR BABIES. Its pleasant taste and prompt cures hav? made Chamberlain's Cough Remedy a favorite with the mothers of small children. I quickly cure- their coughs and colds and prevents any danger of. pneumonia or other serious conse- I qu .ices. It not only eur- s croup, | ut when given as -non is the roupy rough appears will prevent the attack For sal* by l)r L? <' I Scott, King-tree; Lake City Drug Co., La' e city; i>r w 8 Lynch,; Scranton. j i If a maD marries a woman be-' J cause she has more sense than he has, he is never allowed to lose sight of the fact. I | Tli\GKDY AVERTED Just iu the nick of t m* ur little boy was saved" write" rs <V \\ ?tKinsof Piea^ant' Ity, Ohio pneumonia had played and havoc with him ami a t? rribie coujjh < *; i.i besid'*s. Doctors treated him, hut he grew worm* every day \t .engtn we tried Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption, and our darling was saved. He's now* sound and we| ." Kvrr.vbo'y ought to know, i'- the only sumcure for * ough.?, i olds and all Lung diseases. Guaranteed by Dr v\ Li W all ice. Druggist. Price ode and | flOO Trial toftles free No girl appreciates a lover who is unable to hold his own. t vs OR KING OVERTIME Eight hour laws ar.* ige-nd by those tireles , iiftle work rs?Dr King's New Life Pills Millions sr.. sikv-iv* nt. work, nig at and ?la> . curing iudijrefltion, B'liou m <s. 'onstipatio , Sick Hf silaehe ami nil St' in :c >, Liver a l B 'roubles. Easy, pleisant, s.f. sore. Duly 2n<- at ?)r Wallace's' flru<r <toro Whatsoever a man sewefcb, that a ill heeasils tip. If ir<?ubletl with weak digestion, l? Irhi-ig ?r sour stomach, use | i'hrtmlwrlHiu' Stomach ami Liver. IbiMets and von will g"t quick relic'. I For sale hv I)r 1> i' Scott. Klngstree; L ike City Drug Co, Lake City; | Dr vVs L i.eh, Serentou. . i j ?_ ?a.? J ?? ui:_ J ' ir love was auuiu lusteuu ui imnu, ,t would not be ?ble to give voice to so much foolishness. If a ma: is it all sharp, no other man tries to sit down on him moie than once. (ORE MOTS. |)i?:url>aooes oj striker" sire not una iy as jr-ave an individual di-order (?f the system. Overwork, loss of sleep, nervous tension v ill he followed by nit reollao e, mile s a re|j ihie remedy is iinnodiute'y eiilph^e!. Tnerc's nv-tlii ?jr-o f ti lent t<? cure dsnntars -if the Liv< r r Kidneys as Elec ric Hitters it's a wonderful tonic, and effective nervine and the gre iteat all around medicine for run down av tenia If dispels Nervousness. Rheums ti-in ind N u-a:giu ' i I -xoe s *nhiri.? j germs. Oniv o )% an I satisfaction guaranteed b i>- V L ' allace. i?ruggisr. Before we would lend money to a man who refuses to let a bov *'hoo' 011 behind'' he would h<ve to have a mighty good iudorser. I Dangerous Drugs. Thero Is one *-.fe, suronrul nbso- ? lutflr liiiruileJ-t reuieuy lor in- lb fanfsllls. It is I Baby Basel I THE WORLO'S BIST CA3Y KEMCINE. I I Cure* every form of bowel end Si atomnch trouble,hrlnjrsrefresh- B log sleep, makes babies fat. R I 23 CENTS EVERYWHERE. I I "? BY 38 J Baby Ease Hanulacturing Co.. Mason, Ga. I Forsale by Dr W V HrocUjnton Kingstree, S. C. .- " ~ Candidates Cards < .1 FOR SUPERVISOR 1 I ? Tlii- iri- ndsoi lion. I? li. f' ai.d'n berebv ann<?un< e him candidate f ?r j he office of ountv Su'? rvis<i This office is one of the rno-r i nrtat r th -t: we are ? i| e'l ioo i o. ti aniii is i; t ( inoeot "poii the ptoph to -<" '**? I a:J man - en.-rorr and busi ess ta t and!I acumen No i?etter uian mu d i.e : found than tl?e one we name and we |1 present niru. pledging ni<n lo.niuacme result f the I >eni"ciarii* primary. ^ FRIENDS. t WANTEO. ! WANTED, Persimn.on, Hickory, (' .Dogwood, and Holly Log*. Freight i paid on carloads. JAMES COOK- ^ SHOTT, Charleston, S. C. 4t. FOB - tNT One Store >ith loom, # I in rear at L- ne3. For terras apply to or write Mro M H Gordon. 1 4t. Lanes. S. C. FOR SALEBriek in any quantity to suit puenas er. The Best Dry Press Machine-made 1 A: BRICK V special shape* mad to <>r 'ei . orre- ! iif?!i-!enci? solicited letore hud g vour i trd.T-. R Pl'SK. i P O Ho* l<> Kings re. s ( ] f READY T 0 ! Q/r/c\//=" ' Ul / \ V I? All kinds of Cool Drinks at Soda Fo n'ain or In Bottles. We use only "be best fruit syrups and can serve any and every kind of summer drink from the efferv escent cool ard sparkling White Stone dinger Ale and invigor- . ating oca Cola otbe latest fad in up-'o-date ' bev rages. New Fruits Crushed, Whole a-*d j Cbrys alizvd, HAHN'S ICE CREAM Kept fresh on hand ail as season d tnands. P.s.GoufineysCo's.lceGfeomP mr KINGSTREE, S. C. THERE'S A FINISH, j -* About our laundry work which is approved by the particular man and admired by all. You'll like the appearance wntn tae cioines come cacK to you and the long life of the garments, which come from our careful handling. LAURENS WWCOURTNEY, STEAM LAUNDRY AGENT KINGSTREE, S. C. i DO YOUR BUYING IN A riTv WA 1 A I have established an up- J t to-date purchasing-agency t for ladies, and am pre- ? pared to do all kinds of t .buying in the way of dress ! goods, white goods, hats, J coats, suits, underwear, J or anything you may wish, t for a small fee. By pat- * ronizing me you will get * I the benefit of a larger and I better selection than a! J home, besides the advan tage of a special discount. J Whenever possible sam- * pies will be furnished. - Wedding Outfits a t J. Specialty. J miss c. p/langley, 1J Ea t Bay Street, CHARLESTON, - - S, C. The l,xrpe>t ami iM< st? oinplete GEO. I KAOKER i SON. -MANUFACTURERS OF- ! asn, Doors. Bim: J Moulding and Bui'ding I t^ri il, j Sash Weights and or J' CH v KLK-TO v - Purrhasi' <>nr mak?, whh'h we u ancee su; erior t.< ;<ii> old <<?url" an ,1 thereby save m?>ne>. ) | Window and Fancy Ola'sa a 5p?clalty. ? . 1 I UHl NOTICES. J 1 Notice to Te ichars * s t lie p?'!icv i f rh3 Starr s-uj erin;end?-nt ?.f Edumtien i- toroo.sn idate- *J$ ! nim-r -< h?.o! in counties *her?'?x- % jericij' f has -hown rhar the attendmeets* .1 , [ ro-p"cfcful:v reque I-:?11 iicher.-* 1m an de*i:?>us of having a utnmcr *cho?>l in vvjliiamsb ir / and vho will promise to attei <3 the same, o til<- with rhecounfcv Superintendent . >f edu -ation ar ti.eir earli srconvenei'Cc. their pledg-to attend the school h"iild one be grant.-.1 t.? thi* county. LJnie-s an attendance oi 40or 50 t- ?cb rs is assured it is probable thar Will lamsour wi i ih* fou9oi<ia*e witn one r mine orher eomries for holding 'he 'uiumersrho l. WILLIAM CO?>PEK, M7-ot ('? untv Sunt. ot Education. . ppg rtration Notice. ! r. ill S"perv-??isof Kt-c i-iramn u jl he ? pei.,d on the first >ionda\ in every month for the pur |hs-.'ft !i r tristerine of any pcrso is qralitied as lollows: Who ha;l have been a resi ient ol i' e Mite for wo years, and of tiie I'oooty >!.?. yea;. and of the polling preidncl in which the elector offers t> vote fon uonths before, the day of lection, .d shall have paid, six months Ufore, any poll rax the? due *nd pctyahp', mid who can both read in.I write j iv section of the constitution of I8ii ? submitted to him hv the Superv is ir of Registration, or who in show . nt he owns, in ?'has paid i.i t ix"s collectable on, duting the r r, sen; ye ?r, property in this State ssess>*i it three nundred dollars 01 more J. J. EAl>DY. . Cleric of 8 ?tri rpwmuiri a/, l. bass, Attorney at Law . LAKE CITY, S C.k y . In In <1 L< ll* W. I lind ,,,f * '! 4 SL %H0. , ' ? IVfiST K - . )>?: Or ii J JVlcCcibc? OiitlsS - - s.c fou Cat cfJ 111 Bj consulting us for anything needed in th.3 Olothinar r Line, Men and Boy's UITS OVERCOATS At 3reatly Reduced Prices. PLENTY OF oESIR \BLE GOODS To SEL'CT FROM. Your Mail Order will be filted at Cut Price5. > i-p ring Hats flow in Stock. i'B VIS NSKA 8? ?i?| SI.,, K '.SEN VI ' OI-D HI< KORY?A drink for a 'gentle nun of th* old school." Pure t)ld Kentuckey Whiskey?wholesome and invigorating, in sickness or health. On sale at all dispensaries