: ahr (Countii ilccord. KINGSTREE, S. C. C. W. WOLFE, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. TERMS Sl USCKimoN RATES: One copy, one year. ? ? ? $i.mj One copy, six months, ? ? - .5) One copy, three months. ? .2.1 Subscription payable in advance. AOVERT1SIM; RATKS: One inch, first insertion, $1.(Hi; each subsequent insertion, .*>0 cent-. Obituaries and Tribute- ol Re? r-onal nature, will he published except as an advertisement. Address a!I tater- and make all drafts payable to C. W. WOI.FE. Kingstree. S C. THURSDAY, JULY 27, 1905 Senator Latimer, it seems, does not care to avow his support of the ,1 ? ? l.nt HAf A31 O v^ioj'cuoai y, uui im'iiit juuicoic against the discussion of this political issue in the churches. The dispensafy may well tremble when it is talked about in the churches. - Ex. It is stated that Neighbor George Yanderbilt, of Biltmore, will abandon farming at Biltmore, having found it unprofitable. Either George held no cotton for ten cents, or else Uncle Sam's meddlesome agents have caused a curtailment in the production of corn in North Carolina.?Ex. ?? . The evidence, the increasing evidence, of stealing aud grafting in this State is peculiarly pleasing to ' it certain negro newspapers. And it is quite natural thev should be diverted. They have for so long been hearing of the thriving carpetbaggers and the corrupt negroes that this realization that the "superior" whites are developing into first class grafters conies as sweet revenge. Naturally, they gloat. And what are we going to do about it? ile ognize the fact that moral standards are lost, wipe out the chief of the corrupting influences, the dispensarv, and then trv to get back to old and higher stardards.?Ex. Russia Playing for Time, There appears to I* some doubt as to the outcome of the Russo-Jap anese peace negotiations, to be conducted next month at Portsmouth, New Hampshire. A Paris newspaper reports that Sergius Witte, the chief of the CzarV plenipotenti-1 aries, is convinced that these negotiations will not last more than' three weeks, it being taken for grant-i ed that the Japanese demands will j not prove acceptable. The longer the Czar postpones the making of peace, whatever the terms that shall be demanded bv the Jap-' anese, the worse for him and his armies. With the Russian navy driven from the seas and the Rus? muii uiuiic0 ucxctxwtrtx in v?ci > miportant and serious engagement of the war, and Russian internal troubles increasing every day, the Japanese certainly have nothing to fair if, in the opinion of the Russian plenipotentiaries, a continuance of the war shall be preferred to the, making of peace on such terms as the Japanese shall propose. We do not know, of course, with what instructions Witte shall come to the peace conference, but for the sake of humanity, it is hoped taat the Czar w ill not insist upon a lesumption of hostilities. The Japanese are very .if their t"ieniv :i!itl it is not To htr seriously believed that they will permit tik- Russians to obtain tW letter of them in ;Jje negotiation* yt Portsmouth, or thai they ?*ilJ amdity their demands on ac.coiwjit of my tear that they hare of Kussiau strategy or bravery on the .battl.tield?Kx. i COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, CHARLESTON, S. C. letters, Soietn?. Engineering. One M-liolar-' giving free tuit*?t. u> each county of South Carolina. Tuition $40. Hoard ami furnished rw*o in Dormitory flo t?> $1*2 a month. All ean dilates for admission are i>eru)itted to complete tfor vacant Boyce scholarship- which pay tlOD ui|year. for catalogue, address HARRISON RANDOLPH, AiT-oo- president. 1 ' f'' MARRIED IN LAKE CITY MAKKIAUE UK MISS IKIIH ANU UK. JENNICGS. THE LAnER OE BISHOPVILLE. Lake City, July '2'i.?Special: The must interest!nil social event t?f the season was the marriage of Dr Larkin Hamilton Jennings and Miss Maria Croft, which took place at the home of the hride Wednesday 1 afternoon it 5 o'clock. 1 >r Jennings is a popular young physician of Bishopville, and Miss Croft is the pretty and stylish stepdaughter of Mr John M Sturgeon, a well known merchant and hotel keeper of tiii-. town. Miss (holt is well educated and accomplished. The festivities began with the reception Tuesday evening from 8 to 12 o'clock. This was given by Mi and Mrs John M Sturgeon and was ,jattended hv the luiual party and some of their f riends, among whom were several of t la- most prominent gentlemen and ladies of Bishopville and Lake City. Those assenihh^ wore made to on joy themselves f ?y the urbane host and fascinating Hostess in . tlieii well known tactful i style. The supper room, to which all were invited at 10 o'clock, was indeed a tiling of beauty, and pity 'lis that it could not Ik- a joy forever. Tlie color scheme, which was carried on,t to tlie minutest detail, was white and green. The table decorations left nothing to be desired. From the brilliant chandelier, which was suspended directly over the centre of the table and lighted up every nook and corner of the large room, a streamer of broad white ribbon went to each corner of the table and to the center of the sides. Opposite the spaces between the plates were candles of gieen wax. White bride's Jroses and asparagus and maiden hair ferns were arranged in tasteful and delightful manner over the table. White and green prevailed throughout, all in the most delightful harmony. The bride's cake was a massive circle in wnite icing upon which were a number of ; cylinders, all white, in an ascending series, the whole crowned with a magnificent white rose. The ! waiters were four charming girls in in white from tip to toe. They ' were: Misses Eloiso Sturgeon, Sallie Bass, Julia Sturgeon and Manette 1 McElveen. These young Hebes flitted from one to another, dispensing the delicious viands of the board. These were the salads and meats, fruits, ices, creams, etc. The marriage took place Wednesday afternoon. The room in which it took place is a large one, and is octagonal at one end. Across the I room where this octagonal portion joins the long sides a large white arch was erected. Around and over this vines were tastefully hung. The floor was covered with a snowy white carpet The walls were decorated with white ribbons end gre?*n ferns and vints. On the tables were vases of white carnations and ferns. Each couple on reaching the front of the arch,-separated and passing around 1 the sides, came together again from i the bacK in the opening, and march- I ing through the opening, took their places facing each other on opposite sides of the arch. The attendants were: Mr George St lie key of Bishopville, and Miss Leonie lennings, of Sumter: .Mr R E Pennis of Rishopville, and Miss Bertha Vorri- of Lake City; Mr H W Woodward of HisRopville, and Miss Alice Williams m with Mr < b-o Stuckey. They Were followed by Mr . tenuis and Miss Morris, Mr Woodward and Miss Williams. Then eanie the bride with Miss .Jennings. The chief actors met under "the arch, whejv.facing the center of the room, th"\' were made man and wife. Tin* ceremony, brief, simple and | very impressive, was performed by the Rev N B Clarkson, of Allot, j who was for. a number of years a J resident of this town, and was the bride's pastor. ()ne of the most attractive features j' of the happy occasion was the music.' This was furnished by Miss Hern ice; I Jiinnant, who is an accomplished j pianist. While the different members of the bridal parties were tak-j' ing their respective places, the fa- < iuous wedding march from "Lolieti- j grin"' was rendered. This was fol- | lowed by "The Melody of Love," i during tile marriage ceremony, at' the conclusions of which there jj burst forth the "Saint a Pestli/'lj Knowalski. I>r Jennings and his bride left at' . . ..y . I I * 1 T o'clock for Washington, New York and other points in the North Many and elegant were the gifts. There were hand-painted china, sil , v??r in \arions forms, useful and I ornamental, cut gla?, heavy and rich, tinri.t feather ai d gold in lavish profusion. W L B. :pR0?n?s BENEFITTED CHEROKEE.! SENATOR BUTLER GIVES HIS OPINIONOF THE CHANGE RECENTLY MADE THERE. Senator T H Butler of Cherokee! 1 . i> is / ?i ...? ... ^e \ .. lias wnrit'ii to r> r v_.u\iuu m an- i iderson .1 letter in regard to the ef j feet of thr prohibition ion in | that county and after speaking ,,t ; the time untler the dispensary law, j saying that their dispensaries were; run by good men who kept the law, he says: ; Drunkeiiess could he seen here almost every day, our j?o ice court was! |constantly trying ca--s of Shttrik and disorderly," but that has ceased and only in rare instances can one Uee a man under the inlluetice of mjqtior. Our criminal courts were' always augmented hy the fact that : j in almost every jinstanee every case, j | from assault and battery to murder, I I was directly attributed to liquor. Within one year before the .dispensaries were \oted out, five white I men (in three cases) were tried foi l killing their man, other white men, and whiskey was back of it all, the' direct and controlling cause. "I might mention other instances > of the evil effects of the liquor, but every one is familiar with it. But as to the conditions since the dis pensary was voted out here: Our po- I lice court has not the okl familiar | gases of "drunk and disorderly" to, dispose of. It has practically ceased. Om streets arc clear of the drunken, reeling men; our road ways are free from drunken brawls our people are happier and have more money to spend for something to eat and to wear?in fret the difference is so noticeable, and results so ben* eficial that any one who has doubts is to the proper way to vote on the question would never hesitate if they, could really see us as we are, but j wlieu the time came would vote 'no ! dispensary", and as of ten as an op-! portunity presented itself. In round numbers $100,000 was spent in this country for liquor annually, and on -.C ,L.l Ui mill- .liuwu III. ?l >111 giaan ..IV i came back to the taxpayers; so you I will see that, at least, with a very liberal allowance for purchases that must he made elsewhere $95,000 of! the $100,000 is here among a sober people. ''A strong moral sentiment of oni people active and vigilant police officers, magistrates who aid in rhe enforcement of the laws, a sheriff al- J ways determined?'a blind tiger'! cannot operate in this country any j length of time. In short, the moral I . , , i condition of our people is infinitely ! better than it was when we had the dispensaries. "There was one thing noticeable in the vote again st the dispensary the largest percentage of the vote was cast by the mill operatives and the farmers, and so many told me ' since that the beneficial results to i | them were beyond measure. My Hair is Extra Long Feed your hair; nourish it; give it something to live on. Then it will stop falling, and i! will grow long and heavy. Ayer's Hair Vigor Is the only ( hair-food you can buy. For 60 years it has been doing just what we claim it will do. It will not disappoint you. ' My hair used to b? very short. But after using Ayer's Hair Vigor it short time it began to grow, and now it Is fourteen Inches long. I This seems a splendid result to me after being j almost without any hair."? MKS. J. II. Fifkr, v Colorado Springs, Colo. A Made by J. C. Ayer Co., Lowell, Mass. JU Also mmnufaoturers of ZJk y SARSAPARILLA. flyers C IERRY PECTORAL. I { TOURS TO COLORADO AND CALIFORNIA. Choose Time, Route And What to See. O.i numerous dates, May to October, 1905, excursion rates are in effect to Colorado, California and the Pacific North wist. By specifying 'Rock Island'# west of Chicago rou secure thvmost for your money n the way of^dits to see and side rip> to take, ^bp off in Colorado ake in the Hocky Mountain resorts, risit Yellowstone Park, then to Portand Exposition. Return via Cali *orn ia. Full information from 1! lohn Sebastiw, P T M, Rock Island ystem; Chicago. , 'A&t M li in lnj And There is Something Doin DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, .. . Going at Actual Cc GROCERIES, FANJ \' r? i r> i i? 1 r? r t i\o bucn biocK tverseen nere Want and It Not In Stock mm Headqu; CIGARS, TOBACCO, FINE : + AND ICE We Thank Our Friends For Pn vite Them to Our New Store. P, S, COURT MAIN STREET JThe Bes LvaunBHHai Examine the Analysis of You Will Find that no Ot Compare With It Thou tive Properties and the M mously Endorses It._ Hotel N( Come to Harris Lithia Sprin and Pleasure. FOR TERMS, E' Harris Lithii HARRIS SPRINGS, | WHY When you buy a pi or?(an?why not b est and best Mam world and tfet the easiest terms? Wri booklet and catal | I Th? CAB.E | Mason & Ilamlin P Canover, Cable, Wellington pianos I nianos?Chase ar _ I I players and Chic; I ffans. FACTORY 1 -2*2 KING Charleston, County Recor Special Rates VL Atlai 7nnforlornln llotornno' Doiininn IniliQlii JUIIIWUIb lUIOIUIIO MOUlllUll, luuiuii One cent per mile for distano Rate from Kingstree, S. C , S Tickets 011 Sale June 10th. 1 li limit June 19th. Extension o be obtained by depositing t I ouisville, Ky., and payment ticket, stop-over will be allc mond, White Sulphur Springs Hoc Springs), Special train service and thrc operated from convenient poll see the Agent, or consult "Th WRIGHTSVILLE On account of Summer Schoo Tickets to Wilmington. N. C. and 17th, with final limit Juni fare plus cents for the roun Rate from Kingstree, S. to turn $4.70. For any other information \ [ M Enersoa, Traffic Mgr. 11 WILMINGT* ^mmmmmrnrn n g on the Bargain Counter. HATS AND SHOES,, >st and Below Cost. . .. :y and staple. Before. Call For What You We'll Order It at Once, rters For: ? CANDIES, SODA WATER ; CREAM. + : ist Patronage and Cordially InYours to Serve, 1TT1TT A /N A Mi & UU? KINGSTREE, S. C. t Of All Harris Lithia Water and | ther Mineral Water Can 3 sands Testify to its Cura- I [edical Profession Unani- i | )\v Open gs If You'are Seeking Health rc., APPLY TO 8 i Water Co., | s. c. I notTj ano-piano player | j uy from the larLr- I ufacturer in the lowest price and te for descriptive ogs free for the > ompany I ianos and Organs. Kingsbury and . Regal Electric j id Baker piano igo Cottage or- j 5RANCH: STREET, S. C. I ??? = d, $1 a Year, j1 i I \ itic Coast Line, j lie, kj? June ll 10 li 1905. ( i traveled, plus 2;> cents. 14.00 for the round trip. Hi 1-Jfh .-tnrl 13th. \cith tinnl f linal limit to July 10 may lckets with Joint A?,rent, of fee of 50 cents on each >wed at Petersburg, Richand Convin^ton and (for 1 uitfh Pullman oars will be nts. For other information J ,e Purple Polder." BEACH, N. C. s 1. June 15th to 21st, 1905. will be sold June 14th, 15th e 24th, for one first class <1 trip. Wilmington, N. rrite, IJ Craig, h tagrr Ag( 3N, N. C. M J i m J. 1. I -j THE CL Special Line of the NEGLIGEE SHIRTS, Also a swell line of neck four-in-hand ties that hi time.: Stetson The Shoes made by Met: pair warranted and u comfort. We have just the factory. CLOTHING! Two Piece Suits YOUTHS9 SUIT, *g??gCall and se Straw We have the Latesi YOU'LL B S-u.m.rELex i We sell the better kind NIGHT SHIRTS-In fact line can be found at I J.B. S ZECingrst ? WdMIl't Yot U? OUR 'BUSY" DR Is now filled with choic now until the spring se strong efforts to clear 01 something in winter JUST WRITE We'll forward samples a HERETOFORE we hav stocks by means of CL week,and only our horn* benefit. Now IF YOU' TER, we'll quote prices opens the wav for our c secure the unusual barg; sales. : : If you want prices on Letter for "THE BIG I BUELL a Clio-xlesl Get In T OF COM s. n a *LG0 UREINS' THREEWe have just recei\ MENS SP Also the lat< SEEING Wn wicli f a \fAiir r ..V J v are not pleased after pure! fund you your money in ex you. >teele s, j zee, S.C. V 1 ' , / .ut-of-town custcmers to lins offered at our special Furniture,Mark your CURNITURE STORE" ROBERTS, :oii, 3_ CL he Habit IING TO RCUS' STORY SKY-SCRAPER 'ed a fresh stock of 1XG SUITS. jst styles of IT T T TV T TT* T^% V 7 1 U 1 1\ O / v X >atronage and then if you basing from us we will rechange for the goods sold .reus, 8 C * A JEST! THE BEST! >\V ABOUT NITE! Moore Paint & Oil Co.) CARR AT ARDYVARE CO.