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VOL. XIV. KINGSTi{EE, SOUTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 11,1808. NO. 22.
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AFFAIRS CAUGHT BY OUR LOCAL
REPORTER AND NOTED.
Written in Condensed Form and Printed
in Like Manner for the Sake
of Our Weary Readers.
Read election notice in another
column.
Mr. R II Kellehan has been un
well lor the past few days.
M * Pltorl/it; I.ocacha line ro_
1U1. VliUi IVO V JLJV.JVO..V iiMV . V
turned from a trip to Manning.
Prof. C W Sfcll, accompanied
by his brother, Mr. P II Stoll, was
in town Friday.
Mr. Herbert Graham, of Timmonsville,
visited relatives here
last Sunday.
Mr. M G Doniphan, of Charleston,
is spending several weeks in
Kingstree and vicinity.
Messrs YV W Gravson and Louis
Jacobs are back from Paw ley's
Island.
Several train-loads; of Roosevelt's
Rough Riders passed Kingstree
Tuesday on their way to
Montauk Point, Long Island.
Mr. Ed C Epps left on Tuesday
tor Pawley's Island, where he will
join the gay throng luxuriating in
the pleasures of Old Ocean.
Mr. k Dargan Bnstow, until recently
in charge of the uptown
telegraph office here, has gone to
Jacksonville to join the first Kegmental
band.
Religious services were held at
the Methodist and Baptist churches
last Sunday by the regular pastors.
^ at the former in the morning and
the latter in the afternoon.
Mr. William Scott, a popular
young society man ol Jvmgstree, j
lias gone to Lake <-itv to accept a
position as salesman with Maj S
M Ask ins.
Mr. L B McOulchen, relief conductor
on theN E. K. R. stopped
over here Monday night on his
way to Indiantown, where lie will
spend a two weeks* vacation with
his parents.
jlr. 1 nos. H. Johnson, oi dummerville,
was hero last, week for a
few days. Mr. Johnson has hosts
of friends in this couutv, having
been for inanv years a salesman
for the then existing firm of Ben
jamin Bros.
Messrs. Nappie Jacobs and Hey
McClary are 01F for a few weeks
sojourn by the bounding bii'ows of
Pawley's Island. This noted resort
is rapidly becoming the fashionable
stopping place for the hot
season of crowds from all parts of
the State.
The annual Sunday-school conference
of the Methodist church
convenes^tLakeUity Ihursday ana
Friday of this week. Kingstree
will be represented in the discussion
of questions by Rev. A B
Earle, ('apt. J no. A Kelley and
C W Wolfe.
Mr. Leon C Love, the polite and
efficient station agent at this place,
is olF for a three weeks' vacation
among the mountains of North
Carolina. Mr. C D Gandv, of
llartsville, has taken Mr. Dove's
place as agent during the latter's
absence.
P.v snprinl arrancwnAnt. nfler
The Record one year with The
liome and Farm, $1.25; with the
Thrice-a Week N. Y. World, $1.65;
|p- with the Twice-a Week News and
Courier, $1.75. That is, ior all
new and old subscribers renewing!
and paying in advance, we send
the two papers one year at the J
foregoing rales.
Serjeant L .1 IJrisfow arrived jj
here Tuesday night. having been |
detailed to get up recruits lor the
Second Regimerit from tins conn- ^
tv. lie expects to remain over
for the next ten days and will be ^
glad to hear from anyone who t
wishes to enlist. Those interested
will address or call on him at
Kingstree.
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That part of the summer com- 1
monly known as "dog days" is at ji
hand. It is a current saving ;i
among those who are older and i
wiser than we, that if the first of c
these (lavs bo rainy all the rest )
will likewise be so. We do not u
understand the philosophy of this t
theory, but it seems to be verified ^
this summer at aU events. e
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Prof. II W Ackcrmnn, who for c
the past two years has presided r
over the destinies of the Lake City *
High school, lias recently been v
nnnpinal of Rriir<?*s Hiirh 10
school,in Greenville county. Mr. F
Ackerman is an earnest and en- 1
thusiastic instructor, and we wish 1
lutn much success in leading the *
vouag along the ilowerv paths ol ,
r C? C I J
knowledge in his new field. ^
Quite a crowd gathered at Mag- *istrates
Matthews'court last Sat- t
urday, where a case was being *
heard between Mr. G P Wheeler, ^
plaintiff, and Sharper Wilson, col
ored, defendant, for claim and de- c
liverv of a cow and calf. The iurv
disagreeing, a mist rid resulted |
and the case is to be heard again ()
next Saturday. Mr. 11. G Askins ?
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represented the defendant. ,
One can see two full moons this J
mouth without being liable to the
suspicion of indulging in the cup j
that cheers an I inebriates. This
phenomenon is easily explained.
The time between two full moons t
is twenty-nine days, twelve hours
and forty-tour minutes; hence, 0
when there is a fuii moon on the j
first day of a month of thirty days, s
there will be another before the v
month is out. This happens once u
in about three years. u
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An Expression of Thanks. 1
1
To the members of the Kingstree J
circuit, ill ii? ciiurcu souin:-uur a
recent quarterly conference very r,
kindly and unanimously voted me e
a month's vacation, leaving these- s
lection of the time entirely to me.
This action was totally unsolicited
by me, and I desire in this public
way to give expression to my very
great appreciation ol the kiud
Ihoughtfuloess of my stewards,
and to thank them from my heart.
1 hope to make such use of my
vacation as to return refreshed in
mind and body and ready to do
better and harder work than ever.
I shall not use all of the lime so
generously given me, but will be
away from August 9 to August 27.
I will spend the time on Pawley's
Island, and my address will be,
Waverly Mills, Georgetown county,
S. 0. Any letter or telegram
sent to that address will reacli me
promptly. It at any time I am
needed for any cause, and you
will communicate with me, I will
respond promptly, and, if neccessary,
return at once.
On the second Sunday of this
month Hev.S J McConneli will till
ray appointments at Bethesda and
Cades. There will be no services
on the third Sundav at Cedar
Swamp, Beulah and iiingstree,
but 1 will preach as usual on the
fourth Sunday at Kingstree, Bethesda
and Cades.
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A B Eaklj?, i'astor. J
I ElfMlESCLj
\ STIRRING ADDRESS TO THE
OLD SOLDIERS.
/eterans' Annual Picnic at Oats Darington
County Turns out e.n Masse-Dr.
Elwell ihe Orator of the Day.
[From the Darlington News.]
Last Thursday was a gala day at
)ats. The people of that section
tad in vitcd the Confederate Veter
ms to have their annual picnic there
mil, from eight o'clock in the lnornng
until twelve, buggies ami wagins,
filled with people, continued to
>our into the beautiful grove from
>11 parts of the county of Darlingoil
and a great many also came
rom Florence county and the propos
d county of Lee. Of course it is alrays
impossible to estimate such a
rowd, but a number of guesses were
nade and they ranged from 1000 to
000. Whatever the number there
ras a large crowd present and every
tie seemed to be in a good humor and
irepared to enjoy the occasion. Alhough
the candidates were present
n force, no political speeches were
mule and the gathering seemed to be
levoid of politics. The Rev. Dr.
Slwell. pastor of the Spring street
dethodist church in Charleston, had
>een invited to make the address to
ho members of Camp Darlington.
)r. El well is himself a Confederate
Veteran, having lost an arm in the
ervice, and judging from the most
xcellent address which he delivered
t Oats, none can be better qualified
han he to speak to his old comrades
n arms. Dr. El well gave a history
f the causes c-f the war in a clear
ud forcible manner, and several
ir>ip? nrhon Vii.< rpnuirWs vvnnlil strike
. ith most telling effect, one could
leal* some one from Jbe crowd say
that's right" or "that's a fact."
)r. El well is a very eloquent speakr
and some of his bursts of inipasioned
eloquence brought tears to
he eyes of the old gray haired Yctrans
who had beeu in the thickest
f the fight on many a battle field.
Jefore the close of his remarks the
peaker repeated the following lines
riiich were composed by an Irishnin
during the war, whose name is
inknown. They have never been
uiblished before uud the editor of
he News took them down while Dr.
Slwell repeated them from memory,
.'hey are very simple and touching
nd recall many a sad sweet memo
y to those who have had the blessd
experience of drinking from the
ame canteen.
There's many a bond in this world
of ours,
Fetters of friendship and ties of
flowers.
And true lover's knots, I ween;
Hut there is never a bond,'old friend,
like this.
We've drunk from the same canteen.
"Twas some times water and some
times milk,
Some times applejack fine as silk,
Hut whatever the tipple has been
W., ti,vu char.wl it f. >ir,?r )w>r in hunt.
and bliss,
And I warm to you friends as I
tliink of this,
We've drunk from the same canteen.
The rich and great sit down to dine,
And they quail' to each other in
sparkling wine,
From glasses of crystal and green,
But I guess in their golden potations
they miss
The warmth of regard they found
in this,
We've drunk from the same canteen.
We have shared our tents and blankets
together.
And inarched and fought in all kiuds
of weather;
And full and hungry we've been.
Had day of battle and days of rest.
But this memory 1 cling to and lore
the best,
We have drunk from tlx* same canteen.
When wounded I lay on the outer
slope,
My blood llowing fast, and but littie
hope
Upon which my faint spirit coithl
lean,
Oh, then 1 remember yon crawled to
my side,
And bleeding so fast, it seemed both
must have died,
Wc urank from the same canteen.
Ladies1 sailor huts, all colors,
trades and .styles. S M Askiiis,]
Lake City, S 0.
THE END OF 1 HE WAR.
Spain Formally Accepts Our Ter
of Peace.
The reply to the Americ
terms of pence were submitted
the Queen Regent Aug. 7, and i
proved by her without reser
For several days past ollic
news has been received that t
Spanish government had acce
eel our terms. This seems to ha
been premature, since the re[
was not submitted to Que
Christina until Sunday night,
12:30 p. m. The lour leadi
conditions whereon the Unit
States has agreed to terminate t
war have been accepted, althou
there are some minor points be
ing incidently upon the negoti
tions which remain to be discuss*
Spain is anxious for hostilities
be suspended before these mil
matters are settled, and if t
United States accepts tlie gene
reply, the fighting will be end
at once. It is said that the Sp:
ish reply is expresed in formal a
dignified language, stating tl
Spain bows to the force of circu
stances, in the lace of deleat it
war into which she was fore
It is understood that she has <
clared her willingness to appo
commissioners to discuss with t
Americans the future governnn
of the Philippines. The Span
Cortes will be called togetl
immediately toconfirm the treal
OBITUARY.
Departed this life August
189S, at Gourdin's, Henry Lai
the little son of Is W Baggc
aged 2 years and eleven month
"Asleep in Jesu?, blessed s!ei
Whqre no one ever wakes to we
A calm and undisturbed rejx
Unbroken l>y the last of foes."
We hope to meet you aga
dear baby, in Heaven above, wh<
parting will be no more.'
FATHER AND MOTHER.
August 5, 1S98.
Why order a coffin or casl
from tiie city when I am prepai
to furnish them at prices that v
save you from 40 to' 50 per ce
My line is complete in all siz
from children's up. S.M. Ask
Lake City, S. C.
Quarterly Conference at Bethesda
The second Quarterly Conf
ence of Kings tree Circuit, M.
church South, was held at Beth
(lachurch Saturday and Sunds
July 30 and 31. Rev. E T Hods
Presiding Elder, was present, ai
as always,presided and preached
the delight and profit of all. Th<
was a very good attendance of
ficials from the different churcl
of the circuit, and the reports
dicated steady progress of t
church throughout the charge,a
an encouraging condition preva
ing. Cedar Swamp church v
selected as the place for the n<
quarterly conference.
From the quarterly conferen
the meeting was continu
through the following week, s
vices being held twice every d;
The pastor, Rev. A B Earle, v
11 ij_.
assisted oy piesiumg emer xio?
es, who remained several da
preaching ably and successful
After he left the preaching v
done by the pastor. The meeti
was very interesting and succe
fill. Large congregations attei
ed the services and appeal
deeply interested. There were
number of conversions, l
nhmvli lining oreaflv revived a
strengthened and the entire coi
muiiitv benefited.
JmiMjpiKi.
INTERESTING LETTER FROM
aU SERGEANT BRISTOW.
to ..
?])- The Second Regiment takes on New
Life?New Men Coming in?Rej^j
cruiting Officers Appointed.
,)(i Columbia, 8 C. Aug. 5. 1898?
Sickness prevented my writing a
,,a letter to Tub Record last week,
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}jv but I will endeavor to give our
readers a short article to-dav.
en
Cols. Jones and Thompson went
to Washington to interview the
n <r
e|j Secretary of War concerning the
raising of a sufficient number of
irj men to complete the Second iiegiment,
and as a result of his interar
view thev secured a number of
inj
concessions. Three lieutenants
and three sergeants will be apjor
pointed to go forth into the State
,j and enlist recruits. There will be
I no delay in sending the men to
^ Camp Lee as soon as they decide
to Enlist, for a local physician will
, examine the men and they will be
ml , , '
. sent here as soon as thev pass the
iat , .
^ physical examination. 1 hen, too,
the examination will not be a
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^ hard one to pass, for the Washing,
' ton authorities have made concesie
. sions in this regard also. It is
j now thought that there will be no
^ trouble in securing the requisite
j number ot men for the Regiment.
It is said among the officers that
our Regiment is to go to Hawaii,
* ' as soon as it is completed. It has
been assigned to Butler's division,
and there is no doubt about ins
4, going to the far-off islands pretty
ar? soon. This will be a delightful
?tt. trip for the boys, most of whom
s. have traveled very little. Be p;
sides the trip all the way across
''P- the American continent, the
three weeks' voyage on the
in* Pacific Ocean will be quite a won
}re derful thing to many of them.
The troops are now practicing
in the skirmish drill, and it is very
pretty to see a "charge" made up
a distant hill. The men learn the
tot movements with extraordinary
red quickness and execute them rerill
markablv well,
nt. The target practice is quite fases,
cinating to the men, and some of
ins them are "crack" shots. One hundred
thousand rounds of cartridges
have been received and the boys
i. shoot to their heart's content.
All of the late arrivals have
er.
been supplied with uniforms and
equipments, and they seem to enes
joy the life of a soldier.
The Williamsburg boys in
0S
' Thompson's Battalion are all get'
ting along nicely. Messrs. J R
,0 Cox, T O Altman and W J Hoi:>re
leman have been on the sick list
recently, but only with trivial
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. v complaints, and they are all well
V1 again now. None of them were
h 0
, sick enough to go to the hospital
nfl . . . , ,
and they only lost auout a a ays
duty each.
as Mr. \V S Moore, who caught on
the Kingstree base ball nine last
year, is the catcher for the Battal
ice . , ,
, ion club.
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Mr. Charlie Joyner has been
erappointed
corporal in Co. JD. Mr.
l*' Joyner very acceptably filled the
'as position of quartermaster's sergeant
for his company while Sergeant
Epps was away.
Corporal Holleman paid a visit
to his home in Greeleyville re
ncr
? centlv.
SSLOUIS
J liRISTOW.
1(1
*ed "
^ I always keep on hand a full
and complete line of farming im'i0
plements, carpenters' tools, and
nd ;ii| k nds of hardware, and I sell
in- ihem low down. S. M. Askins,
Lake City. 8. C.
The /
Season
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Will Soon
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Be Here"
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When we begin to buy fill
.
and winter good?. Before that
time arrives we want to sell our
stock down as low as possible and '* *
are offering
Very
Low Prices
on nearly everything in our line,
VVTv hfltA a hirr linA nf
SHOES
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being sold at prices to suit t h
season.
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Ladies ' y
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Undervests
flf Fir IOp ami nnwarila A lirm
line of
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Pants
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in which we ale offering bargains.
Because of the advance)
prices on
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L,eaf
Tobacco '
last season and the additional tax
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as a war measure on manufactnr*
I ' *
ed goods, there will be no more
tobacco manufactured that cao
be retailed at 25c per. lb. How
ever we anticipated this condition
and laid in quite a large stock
that we are selling at old prices
WE have many bargains for the
ready customer.
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