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The Cruinjtg Ttecord PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY ATj KINQSTREE. S. C. C. w. WOLFE, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. TERMS. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One copy, one year. - - - $1.00. Onv onj-y, six month#. - - - .50. One couy. thiee months, - - .25. Snbftoriptlotis payable In advance. advertising rates: One Inch, first Insertion. $1.00; each subsequent insertion. M) cents. Obitusries and Tributes of Respect over 10) words charged for as tegular advertisement*. Liberal reduction on advertising made for three, six and twelve months' contracts. Cnmmunicationi mn*t\ic accompanied ?v the real name and address of the writer in order to receive attention. Xo communication of a personal nature will be publiehsd except as an advertisement. ^ Address all letters and make all drafts payabie to C. W. Wolfe, Klngstree. S.C. THURSDAY. MAY 12, 1904. The Russo-Japanese War. Those whose opinions have weight in military affairs aver that the Russo-Japanese war is destined to one of the greatest conflicts the world has j ever seen.. Its outcome may lead to ? tremendous results, changing the map of Asia and possibly of Europe. No one acquainted with the fightiug capacityjof the Russians believes that a few preliminary Japanese victoiies mean the early ending of the war. Read the history of the Crimean war and you will find that in that struggle Russia withstood the combined armies of England, France, Turkey and Sardinia. Unless their fighting powers have grtutly degenerated the Czar's hosts are likely to keep Japan basy for a long time, and those who predict a speedy victory for Japsn are reckoning without their host. The State Democratic convention meets in Columbia on the 18th inst to elect [delegates to the Natioual convention at St Louis. Eich congressioual district is entitled to two delegates and there are four at large to be elected. From present indica-I tions we should uot be surprised if our delegates are instructed to vote for Judge Alton B Parker, who is now most prominently spoken of as the National standard bearer of the j Democratic party. t- ' The Record is playing no favorites in the approaching campaign for county officials. Many of the candidates are our personal friends, several of whom are, in some instances, aspirants for the same office. In county politics this newspaper expects to be strictly neutral and anything published iu favor of a particular candidate will be charged for at advertising rates. It takes money to sustain a newspaper and we see no reason pTv- why we should make a present of our advertising space to a politician any y more than to a merchant or other business man. mi. i _ _ - i ? v. ine law against vagrants ougnt to be wore rigidly enforced. We enture tne assertion that there are more people in Kingstree without ' /* visible means of support than any other town its size in the State. Ofttimes the street corners are well nigh blockaded by these loafers so that ladies have to leave the sidewalks to avoid contact with them. This is a condition fast becoming intolerable. Able-bodied, healthy men who never I do a lick of work and don't . ant emL ployment. How they manage to get P _ J _ _ . - - i -rn juoa anu cioines is a mystery. ictie-1 ness is parent of vice and indigence, j of which crime and lawlessness are; ? the legitimate offspring. f . . ?T "lv do anv- \ ? VilBg WOrtn Will:*, bttl linel'e ,N. _ some oue not actively engaged with \ 1 \ looking after his own affairs who con Id demonstrate to his own utter satisfaction that ihe effect was seP riously marred by a simple oversight or omissiou that a little forethought would have prevented? The common example is the br ilding of a i house. The work that cost hours of paiient study to pluu and months of labor to execute is condemned in a! breath by these wiseacres who don't know enough about architecture to ' * ! ?1 1 tl lay one orica property upon uuuujci. Many of them never make anything themselves and their whole mission in life seems to be tear to pieces the work of others. It is impossible to please everybody, even all the subscribers to a weekly newspaper. Some of our readers have complained that The Record devoted entirely too much space to "personals" and that nobody cared to read such sqnibs as, "Jim Jones came to town one day last week and was included in our list of morning callers", with the possible exception of the gentleman referred to. Oat of deference to the opinion of this class of critics, we omitted the personal column last week and some of our friends declared that we left off the 6nly fea-t ture of the paper that is worth anything. So, here we have it. What ever a newsjvaper does or doesn't do there's always some one gifted with superior wisdom ^to point out its mistakes and imperfections. The "Oil Mill Merger" told about last week, whereby the Kingstree i mill was absorbed by the Independent Oil Oo., has given "rise to considerable discussion as to the wisdom of the local stock-holders in selling the mill. To our mind it was a happy soliition of a perplexing situa- . tion. This county is debatable ; ground for two oil mill syndicates? trusts, if you will?and an isolated mill would be at tie niercy of its j powerful competitors. The oil mill is. here to stay and its promoters and 1 builders have realized a handsome i1 profit from their iuvestmeut. With , the Bame cap ital they can establish another enterprise and thus make j two blades of grass grow where one ' grew before. What is needed to j build up Kingstree is more small in- J dustries. Take Mauning as au ob- ^ ject lesson. There they have a hos- , lery mill, a naval stores manufactory, ' a harness factory, all of which are ou a paying basis and moreover support a number of wage-earners whose presence indirectly benefits the whole community. j t 4 WHOOPING COUGH. t "In the spring of 1901 my children } had whooping cough," says Mrs J) ' W Capps, of Capps, Ala. "I used ' Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with * the most satisfactory results. I think this is tho best remedy I J have ever seen for whooping 1 cough." This remedy keeps the ( cough loose, lessens the severity 1 and frequency of the coughing 1 spell and counteracts anv tenden- ] cy toward pneumonia. For sale ' by Dr DCScott, Kingstree; L)r W 1 8 Lynch. Scranton; Lake City Drug Co., Lake ity. Fishes should get together and adopt a uniform scale. MADE YOUNG AGAIN. uOne of Dr King's New Life Pills each night for two weeks has put ; I- L L 1 ^ 11 A. I\ ' me in uiy ieeus again" writes u H Turner of Deinpseytown, Pa. They're the best in the world for Liver, Stomach, and Bowels. Purely vegetable. Never gripe. Only 2oc ac Dr Wallace's Drug store. ' Sick headache results from a dis- ! ordered stomach and is quickly t cured by Chamberlain's Stomach j and Liver Tablets. For sale by Dr D C Scott, Kiugstree; Dr W S } Lynch, Scranton; Lake City Drug Co., Lake City. 1 m m i For Sale. s New hoop net for fishing-. Will t 1' ; : v?. * William COOPER. Kingstree, S. C. / WATCH WILLIAMSBURG I A Subscriber Sees a Roseate Future for Our County. Editor County Record:? We shall "watch Kingstree" and wish her the best success, in her enterprises. We know that what will do Kingstree good will benefit the people of Williamsburg. Our interests are the same. We want a town that can offer as good as good advantages as the towns and cities ^ \Ua nn/1 U1 UbIJCl UUUUViCD* If C OllVUlu 141jvi will pull together for our mutual good. We believe that the new railroad will connect Cow way and Kiugstree. The time was when Horry and Williamsburg were considered poor counties, but now it is believed that they will soon be numbered with the most progressive counties in the State. Our resources are many and extra good. "We have plenty of streams, fish, wild game and good range for stock, also an abundauee of timber and good farming lands. Our soil and climate grow to perfection a great >ariety of crops and are generally pleasant and healthy ?What more would we ask? "Watch Williamsburg!" A Subscriber. A SURE THING. It Is saiil that nothing is sure except death and taxes, but that is not altogether true. Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption is a sure cure for all throat and lung troubles. Thousands can testify to that. Mrs C B Van Metre of 8hepherdtown. W. Ga., say8 UI had ? severe case of Bronchitis and for a year tried everything I heard of, but got no relief. One bottle of Dr King's New Discovery then cured nie absolutely." It's infallible for Croup, Whooping Cough, Grip. Pneumonia and Consumption. Try it. It's guaranteed by Dr W L Wallace Druggist. Trial bottles free. Reg. sizes 60c, $1.00. The Secret of Happiness. The secret of happiness iu the home is love. Pure, true, unselfish love and a great abundance of it. hnough to outweigh all pride aud jealousy. Sometimes iu the home there will arise misunderstandings. Sometimes one i8 tired, and a hasty woid is spoken. Sometimes we have a "blue day," when everything goes wrong. But to offset all these there ire three small words? 'I love you" drives the frowns away; [ love you dries the tears; [ love you are the words to say lo brighten all the years. [ love you brings the sunny smile; [ love you cheers the heart; [ love you makes life worth the while \ud bids all gloom depart. ?Mabel Chase Norman in National Magazine for May. CURED HI8 MOTHER OF RHEUMATISM. uMy mother has been a sufferer 'or many years with rheumatism," says \V H Howard, of Husband Pa. 'At times she was unable to move it all, while at all times walking .vas painful. I presented her with i bottle of Chambei Iain's Pain Uoltvt unH uftnr a fuu; unnltouf Inna Liaiiii I?II?4 utivi ? i*'" ?*#uo the decided it was the most wonderrnl pain reliever she had ever tried, [n fact, she is never without it now ind is at all times able to walk. An jccasional application of Pain Balm keeps away the pain that she vas formerly troubled with." For lalebvDr D C.Scott, Kingstree; Or YV S Lynch, Scranton; Lake 3ifcy l)rug Co., Lake City, BUY THE mm Do not be deceived by those who advertise a $*>0.00 Sewing Machine for |20.00, This kind of a machine can be bought from us or any of our dealers from $15.00 to $18.00. WC MAKE A VARIETY rHE NEW HOME IS THE BEST. The Feed determines the strength or weakness of Sowing Machines. The Double Fec?l combined with other itrong ]K)ints makes the ]Vcw Home the test Sewing Machine to buy. We for CIRCULARS SSs (re manufacture an J prices Ivfore purchasing rHE HEW HOME SEWINS MACHINE GO. ORANGE MASS S UnionSq. N. V., Chicago, 111., Atlanta, Ga., st. Louiii.Mo., D.:!'a.<,Tcx,,Snn Francisco, C?i TOP SALE BY Wlu^low Wrlglit, MrruoUu, S. C. AN OPEN LETTER. From the Chapin, S. C , News: Early in the spring my wife ami I were taken siek with diarrhoea * ** J tha ?>o?no that M11U N? 8CVC1C ?r?c I1IC |mmn umii. we called a physician who prescribed for us, but his medicines failed to give any relief. A friend who had a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand gave each of us a dose and we at once lelt th? effects. I procured a bottle and bofore using the entire contents we were entirely cured, it i? a wonderful remedy and should be found in every household. II (J 'Jailey, Editor. This remedy is for sale by Dr D C Scott, Kingstree; Dr W S Lynch, Scranton; Lake City Drug Co., Lake city. Paint Your Buggy for 75c. with Devoe's Gloss Carnage Pam It weighs 3 to 8 ozs. more to th pint than others, wears louger; and gives a gloss <-qual to new work. Sold by Dr. I). C. Seott. NONE SO GOOD X AS THE X X WIRE FENCINQ X Over 50 Varieties to select fiom. Also many Styles of Ornamental fencing. First Cost, Cheaper than wood. Apply to EDWIN HARPER, KINGSTREE, 8. C. . Agent for Williamsburg County. f READY TO SERVE All kind* of Cool Drinlu at Sods Fountain or in Bottto. We uac only the belt fruit syrups and can serve any and every kind of summer drink from the effervescent cool and sparkling White Stone Ginger Ale and invigorating Coca Cola .o the latest fad In up-to-date beverages, New Fruits, Crushed, Whole and Chrystalized, HAHN'S ICE CREAM Kept fresh on hand daily as season demands. P.S.CoiirtnejrSGo's.lceGreQniPorlor KINGSTREE. S. C. The Largest and Most Complete Establishment South. GEO. 8. HACKER S SON. ?M^UFACTURER8 OKSash, Doors, Blinds, Moulding and Building Material, ^ Suits, Hats, and 4 f) Furnishings can be C Z found here at pleas- 7 J? ing prices. Your J Jk mail order sent to us i W will prove a valu- j (F) able shopper for you. r % BENTSOKNES! UlilHKi, f J CORNER KING AND I fl HASELL STREETS, j m u- i Sash Weights and Cora CHARLESTON, 8. C. Purchase our make, which we guaraneee superior to any sold South, and thereby save money. "our domestic finish. OUR process of washing, starching and ironing is the most modern known in the art of laundering?for it is an art now to handle linen as it should be. All work is handled with the i greatest of care from the time it is given us until it is' dc ii vered back to you. Resulti your linen will last longer when laundered by us, and you'll be pleased with the work we'll send'you. Ihsist on your next bundle being sent to LAURENS] STEAM ARTHUR L. JONES, [LAUNDRY agent LAKE CITY, S. C I XXon't Give the Baby Dangerous Dru^s. H There 1s ono aife, suro nrul ??bsoK luteir h armlet* rcuiouy lor liiH (tint's Ills. It is | Baby Base | THE WORLD'S BEST CASY MEDICINE. I H Cup's every form of bowel and K fttmiscli trouble, bring* tefresL log blttup, makes bubles fat. I 25 CENTS EVERYWHERE. BJ -.g ey S V Baby Ease Manufacturing Co.. Macon, Ga. I t'orsnle l?y l)r TV V llroi-kinton | Kingstree, S. C. | DRESSES. I y) Our line of materials and C O trimniings for getting up ? Q commencement suite is com- Q ^ plete in every detail white, ? Ii mini, pink and blue. Jap J silks 27 inches wide at \ 50cts per yd. C White cream and lilie blue C silk muls at 35c a yd, French r lawns 50 inches wide at 50c / Large lot of fine Persian V lawns at 20, 25, 35, 50 and C 75c yd, also a fnll line of all C kinds of staple and fancy r dry goods on hand all the ? DRESS MAKING } We conduct a first class v Dre38 Waking department r This department is in charge ? of a very competent dress- J maker and designer, assisted S IDy nve competent ueipers. y Onr prices are reasonable, C make dresses from $3.50 to r $7.50 each, according to the / work put on the dress. We J guarantee all work from our S work rooms. y Millinery Department; We conduct one of the most C up-to-date millinery depart- / fments in the State. Ladies J give us an idea of what kind 1 of hat you wish and the price S you wish to pay and we will C send it to you and if it is not f what you want, return it to r us at our expense. We are"; anxious to do business with 1 the Williamsburg people and S will pay the express charges C on all bills amouutiug to $5 C and over. Samples sent on / request. Our various lines'3 ufu fino rlr<iao nrnrula ami sill's 1 W? V II * V \M * WW gV\'VIW MAAV4 W? ^ V staple and fancy dry goods. S O ?a full line of shoes of all \ ft kinds,?millinery, furnitme C ft and sewing machines. Send / X us your order for what you 3 JC need and we will please you 1 V iu both price and quality. S X w. E. 1ENKINS0N, 5 Q Manning, S. C. < 8 TIE SAFEST PUCE (? TO BUY CLOTHES f 8 4ft Is at a store where a r ^ full line of RELI- f (J ABLE goods can al- I ^ ways be found, at j w) moderate prices; and f where everything 7 (S sold is fully warran-1 ^ ted. We tell you if 4 anything bought ( /, here is not satisfac- / tory, we will thank ( NI you to report it ta us j fl for satisfactory ad- ( W) justment. ( Z THE NEWEST AND 7 Gi REST of Spring f - 'i* j! Candidates Cards ' KuH CLEltK OF ( Ot'R'r. N We are authorized to announce R C ) WHITE IIP] AD as a candidate for re-,, t election to ;lie office of O-rk of Court. ' subject to the action of tUe Deuio) cratic primary election. > ?? . _ ? 1 FOB SUPT. OF EDUCATION. 2 We are authorized to announce \ WILLI AM COOPER as a candidate r for re-election to t h<* office of SuperJ inten lenr of Education, subitct to the t rules of the Democratic primary r election. / FOR SHERIFF. / Thanking my friends for their loyal S support in the past I hereby announce C my candidacy for re-election to the oi/ Hce ot Mieiiff'of Williamsburg enmity; S subject to the decision of the voters iu C the ensuing primary election. / GEORGE .J. GRAHAM. 5 FOR HOUSE OF REPRESENTAS TIVES. i I hereby announce myself a candlC date f'?r the House of Representatives, / suhj. ct to the decision of the Demoi cratic Primary Election. I 'elieve C that public office is a public trust and / pledge myself, if elected, to stand faithj fully by tiie interests of the people C W. S. CAM LIN, Jr. f FOR TREASURER. C Having full confidence in his integ) rity and appreciating his liigh personal \ character, to which is added a business C apacity and training that leaves no J question as to his administrative ' N ability, we take plea.-ure in offering \ C for tlie office of Countv Treasurer. Mr J REGINALD J. N F.SMITH asking for J him the support of his fellow-citizens C in the coming primary election, and # pledging him to abide by the rules and S to support the nominees thereof. C FRIENDS. y FOR PROBATE JUDGE. t At the solicitation of many friends I J herebv announce myself a candidate j for Probate Judge of Williamsburg C county, subject to the Democratic J primary election. Having previously j held this office for four years *nd being C familiar with it" duties I fed confident, J if elected, that I can fill it to the satj isfaction of the public. C E. M.SMITH. i FOR SUPERVISOR. S I hereby announce my candidacy for |C reflection t?? the office of county snperJ visor of Williamsburg county, subject \ to the rules of the democratic primary \ election, by which I pledge nivself to J abide. J.J.GRAHAM. IC The friends of Hon. B. B. Chandler J herebv announce him a candidate for % *he office of < ountv Supervisor. This W nfti/ui iu lino rif t)u? rrtf.wr imnnrtQi f iViut. J we are called upon to fill and it is 10** emul>ent np^iii the people to select- a man <?' energy and business tart and - acumen. No better man could be I found than the one we name and we present him. pledging him to abide the result of the Democratic primary. EMENDS. t LE6IL NOTICES, f Registration Notice. The office of the Supervisors of Reg- * " istratlon will be opeufcd on the first Monday in every month for the purpose of the registering of any person who is qualified as lollows: Who shall have been a resident of the btare for two years, and of the county or.c year, and of the polling precinct in which the elector offers to vote four months before the day of election, .id shall have paid, six months before, any poll tax then due and payable, and who can both read and write any section of the constitution of 18bd submitted to him by the Supervisors of Registration, or who n<in uhntir 'Sot hu /nvnc onH hoc rvifrl iall taxes collectable on, duiing the present year, property in this State assessed at three hundred dollars or more. J. J. EADDY, Clerk of Board. Foreclosure Sale. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. CO I'M Y OF WlLLIAMSBlRO. Court of Common Pleas. A H Williams and J A Green, Copan ncrs, undei the finn name of A H Williams & Co. Plain tills, against Mary L Belle. William L McOutehen, Robert T McCutchen, James L McCnchen, l.awn nceO McCutchen, Ernest L McCutchen and Henry C McCutchen, heirs and distributees at law of William D McCutcbrn, deceased, Defendants. By virtue of a judgment of foreclos !ure aiiu sujc, inane 111 tue Hoove entitled action on the twentieth day of April, 1904, the subscriber, the sh^rift of Williamsburg county, for that purpose duly authorized and directed, will sell before the court house door in Kingstree, county and itate tir>t above written, on the first Mouday in June, 1904, at 12o'clock noon of that day, the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by said judgment to be sold aud described therein as follows: / All that piece, parcel and tract of laud situated in Williamsburg county, h Lake township and state aforesaid, / containing-eventy'five acres, more or 0 less,and bounded as follows, to wit: north by lands of W 1) .McCutchen, / east by lands of W I) McCutchen and J ? S Lynch, south by lands of J S Lynch r\ and A II Williams, west by lands of / W D McCutchen. u Terms of sale cash, h CEORUK J. GRAHAM, / Sheriff of W illiamsburg County. J King^trcc. S. C . May 9th, 1904. Jt.