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i jip County Srrnri. KINGSTREE. S. C. C. W. WOLFE. EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. Entered at the postoffice at Kingstree, S C as second class mail matter. TELEPHONE NO. 83 TERMS SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One copy, one year $1 25 One copy, six months 75 One copy, three months 50 One copy, one year in advance ? 1 00 Obituaries, Tributes of Respect, Resolutions of Thanks, Cards of Thanks and all other reading notices.not News, will be charged for at the rate of one cent a word for each insertion. All changes of advertisements and all communications must be in this office before TUESDAY NOON in order to appear in the ensuing issue. All communications must be signed by the writer, not for publication unless desired, but to protect this newspaper. ? nuroTTCTMr. RATES; AL/T ?lUill^A4?U Advertisements to be run in Special eolum, one cent a word each issue, minimum price 25 cents, to be paid for in advance. Legal advertisements, $1.00 per inch first insertion, 50 cents per inch each subsequent insertion. Rates on long term advertisements very reasonable. For rates apply at this office. In remitting checks or money orders make payable to THE COUNTY RECORD. KINGSTREE?THE GATEWAY TO OPPORTUNITY. ?'?? man whom men condemn as ill. I find bo much of goodness still; In men whom men pronounce divine, I find so much of sin and blot? I hesitate to draw the line Between the two?whereGodhas not." THURSPAYT MAY 22. 1913 There is no lack of material in picking your candidate for Governor next year, seven "favorite ; sons" having already entered the lists. And the game is young yet. It is asserted that it cost Hon R S Whaley $40,000 to be elected to the office of Congressman in the First district. If the report be true, Mr Whaley is a poor business man to spend $40,000 for a job that pays only $15,000 for its two years tenure, unless a Federal position carries with it unlimited graft. We do not exactly understand the Irwrie of Governor Blease in remov ^o? ? ing the State constables. Under the law as it is now and even was before the decision of the supreme court in regard to the Webb law, liquor could be shipped for personal use,and this decision does not change the status. If constables were needed and necessary before the decision of the supreme court, it would appear to us that they are just as necessary since that decision.?New. berry Herald <3c J\ews. We are glad to welcome among our exchanges "The Pee Dee Daily", a bright and breezy five-column folio .sheet published at Bennettsville, "with R L Freeman editor and John M Moore business manager. Editor Freeman is a veteran newspaper man, having for a number of years conducted the Pee Dee Advocate at Bennettsville. It is rather an up-hill business running a daily newspaper in a small town but if the plucky venture fails of success we feel sure it will not be Editor Freeman's fault. Strong pressure is being brought to bear upon Hon R B Scarborough, of Horry county, to enter the arena for the United States Senate in 1914. Without knowing whether or not Mr Scarborough considers seriously the flattering call of his friends and admirers, we confidently predict v that should he elect to listen to the voice of the people the man who l>eats Rol>ert B Scarborough will be the junior Senator from the Palmetto State. And this prediction is made without prejudice to any other candidate now in the running. ' Tlmt conditions such as are disclosed by tin Campl>ell-Garrett tragedy, in Lee county, exist among white people in South Carolina is so shocking as to bo almost incredible. But for the mercy shown Garrett in imposing sentence for his unnatural and revolting crime in the first instance the Campl>ells would probably l>o alive today. If two years' imprisonment is the penalty for such a crime as that i committed by (iairett the law! should he ameiuhd. Such leniency but encourages ;i moral degenerate to continue his vicious course and inspires in him a contempt for the law. INTERESTING LETTER FROM SMITHS. "JOHN BARLEYCORN" ACTIVE! OLD VETERAN ANSWERS THE LONG ROLL. Smith's, May 30:?It appears that John Barleycorn is putting: in some of his biggest lick3 just now. Being a devoted disciple of Bacchus and a trusted page in King Alcohol's court, he appears to be presuming beyond his limit. Recently some three or four of the young Scions of some of the proudest old aristocracy of Williamsburg county, being full of animation, started out one dark night "'possum" hunting. They happened to meet with this fellow Barleycorn, who told them that he knew where they could catch'possums by theshipload and if they would follow him tnn fKot tliov alinnlH hnvp lit: TTVUIU OtV kllUV WKVJ w?*ww?v> MM.* the best time of their lives. But alas for the best laid plans of mice and men! They discovered to their horror that they were deserted, lost, left in the dark,and what was worse, they found themselves in an old colored woman's chickens and she was raising quite a fuss, saying two of her finest hens were absent. Boys, let Barleycorn alone, he is unworthy of your patronage. Another old veteran,Mr J Lazurus McKnight.has fallen by the wayside. He was a member of Major Land's company, but this writer knows neither the letter of the company nor the number of the regiment. He was with the regiment in all the gallant fighting around Petersburg. He came home after the surrender. Mr McKnight was born in Williamsburg county in January, 1845, being one of triplets. When four years of age he was burned nearly to death, and it was thought that he never entirely recovered. For the last ten or twelve years he had been living with his nephew, Hon W J Smiley. He was stricken with paralysis on the 8th inst and suffered just one week, the end coming with the second stroke. He was laid to rest on the 16th inst amid a large gathering of relatives and friends. The floral offerings were splendid. He leaves two daughters, four brothers and two sisters to mourn his loss. Ye scribe is informed that the school taught by Miss Edwards of Latta at the McGill school house will close this week. Guess the little folk are. glad that they will now have at least a few weeks' rest and recreation. There are but few better teachers than Miss Edwards,and she is deservedly popular. In addition rmttawnir f-Ko min^o nf tKp Vrtllncr IAJ yi C^Ol VI1V liliuuu V* v..^ j v*-?o to battle with the world, some months since she organized a flourishing Sunday-school, teaching her scholars to prepare also for the world to come, and when she leaves us to return to her home she will have the friendship, love and best wishi s of the whole community. Nox. Kg?WEAKNESS 1 bat is promptly relieved I by tbe medical nourishment in J Scott's Emulsion which is not a nerve-quieter, but nature's greatest nerve-builder, without alcohol or opiate. Scott & Bowne, Bloom field, N. J. 13-25 LAKE CITY HIGH SCHOOL!; COMMENCEMENT I i1 A NOTABLE EVENT--HON. T. G. ( McLEOD DELIVERS ADDRESS ..?nriAI AND PERSONAL. Lake City, May 20:?The junior ' class of Lake City High school en- | tertained the graduating class, faculty and board of trustees last Fri- , day evening at the home of Mr and Mrs E R Rogers, on West Church; street. The lower floor was thrown , cn suite and charmingly decorated in 1 pink and green. In the spacious drawing-room several contests and ', games were enjoyed. The first, a J Shakespearean romance,was won by , 1 Miss Bessie Howie and Mr Preston j 1 Thames, and they were presented ' ( with two lovely books; the second, a unique minute contest in which the ;' class roll was distributed on sepa- ^ rate sheets of paper and the guests ^ given one minute in which to form words out of the names,was won by Miss Elizabeth Jones and Allen As- 1 kins, and they were awarded a box ^ of candy. A delicious salad course, followed by sweets, was served. The guests departed at a late houi\ hav- 1 ing voted this the most successful and pleasant of the annual junior- ' senior receptions that have been given. Miss Mayme Green's musical recital Friday evening was a pronounced success. The new auditorium was crowded to its capacity 1 and the audience was pleased not only with the delightful selections rendered but also with the progress ! made by quite a number of pupils within the past year. Sunday morning,at the Methodist I church,Dr J W Daniel, presiding el- 1 der of Charleston district of the J Methodist church, very impressively . delivered the baccalaureate sermon 1 for Lake City High school. Services < in the other churches were naturally dispensed with and a large and interested crowd was present. j Monday night the graduating ex- < ercises of Lake City High school ? took place in the new and spacious ( auditorium. Following is the class J roll: Misses Vinnie Carter, Ola Ead- j dy,Garnet Graham, Elizabeth Jones, Bessie Howie,Manette McElveen and Messrs DixieCaldwell.Wm Burch and 1 1 Preston Thames. The salutatory was ( very charmingly read by Miss Eliza- | beth Jones, and was followed by an I essay on "The Value of Education", by Miss Ola Eaddy; William Burch 1 read an interesting paper on "Influence of Young People's Society", after which Miss Bessie Howie delighted the audience with the history of the class; Miss Vinnie Carter, the class prophet, divined wonderful i and interesting events affecting the future lives of her class-mates. Next on the programme was Mr Preston Brooks Thames, who delighted his hearers with a eulogy on "I, Me and Mine"; Miss Garnet - t i_ Graham, the class lawyer, very aDiy read the class will. The class poem, written and recited by Dixie Walton Caldwell, the class poet, was quite a bit of poetical genius. Last, but not least, came the valedictory delivered by Miss Manette McElveen. Hon T G McLeod of Bishopville, the speaker of the evening, delivered a very interesting address, which was thoroughly enjoyed by a large and attentive audience. Kev K f hastening in a iew Dut impressive words delivered the diplomas to each of the nine graduates, and Rev C C Derrick awarded the medals as .follows: Miss Leone Williams, fifth grade, scholarship; Mr Lee Chandler,sixth grade, scholarship; Misses Bessie Blizzard and Ethel Epps, music. Messrs Sam Caldwell, Robert McElveen and Wilbur Jones were home! Sunday and Monday for the gradua-! ting exercises. Rev S J Bethea.who is affectionatei? ? J Un?n go Iko noatnr ly reuiemucicu uci>.- ? (/~w. of the Methodist church, was in town a short while Saturday. ! Miss Mayme Lynch, who is taking a business course at Draughon's school in Columbia, was at home for the commencement exercises. The many friends of Magistrate: 0 S Baldwin and Miss Annie McCall at this place were agreeably surprised to learn that they were narried last Sunday evening at the ] lome of Mr. Gaskins, where Mrs ' Baldwin has been staying. They 30th have the best wishes of their nany friends in and around Lake 3ty. Dr and Mrs W Hagood Woods of Florence were down last Sunday and Monday to attend the high jphnnl cnmmpnppmpnf I Messrs J L Richardson and A A Brown attended the "pageant show* at Winthrop College last week. Miss McColl of Florence was the >;uest of Miss Gaynell Collins Sunlay. Mrs A. H. Williams, assisted by ! Mrs P H Arrowsmith, entertained ' the faculty of Lake City High school Monday evening. Miss Sue Shaw: was awarded the first prize in a; ielightful musical contest. Dainty 3weet courses were served. Miss Bertha Morris gave a delightful party last evening at her beautiful home in North Main 3treet, complimentary to the graduating class of the high school. A very delightful evening was enjoyed Dy tfte guests. i Mrs Preston B Thames of Man- . ning is spending a few days here as ( the guest of her daughter, Mrs P H Arrowsmith, having come to attend ! the graduating exercises of the high 3chool. at which time her son, Preston Thames, Jr, was graduated. Miss Gladys Thames of Manning is the popular and attractive guest Df Miss Ara Rogers. LBN. Henry W Flagler, millionaire captain of industry, died at Palm Beach, Florida, Tuesday morning. XXX Certain citizens of Chester county have asked Attorney General Peeples to bring suit against Joseph B Wylie to recover $28,000 "graft" money * "? * i 1 tie admitted under oatn ne receiveu from whiskey houses, while a member of the old State dispensary board }f directors. XXX One of the largest alligators ever seen in Horry county was killed near the wharf of the Waccamaw Line of steamers Friday afternoon by Beta Johnson, a negro, who operates the i raw bridge across the river. The :arcass of the crocodile weighed ibout 250 pounds and measured ten feet and five inches in length. XXX There are said to be seven entrants Into the race for Governor in 1914, viz: R A Cooper, of Laurens; John 1 PUnUaftQloo nrnfoaonr at Wnffnrd <J VIIUIVOVOiVO, J/4 w..v_ College; Richard I Manning, of Sumter; George R Rembert.of Columbia; John G Richards, of Kershaw county; Charles A Smith, of Timmonsrille; Mendel L Smith, of Camden. ftrti Oil Sins, Qtftar liatliis tut Bin The wor*t cues, no matter of how long standing, are cured by the wonderful, old reliable Dr. Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. It relieves Paia and Heals at the same time. 28c, 60c, f LOCI CO TO L. 0. ROBBERS & CO. FOR Fancy Groceries, Self-Rising Flour. Kingan Hams, " * 1 a< A eenrfsd r rc^is l?i iiv %jb Crackers, Full Line Canned Qoods. l?*We still have on hand | I a part of the fine stock purchased from Milhous & Jennings, at half price. L. 0. R0D6ERS & GO. 4-17-tf Acetylene Lighting I Systems I To those who contem- I plate the installation of I a system of Acetylene I Gas Lights for their |j| store buildings,churches l;| school-houses or dwell- I ings, we will be pleased |j| to show our line of gen- I I erators and fixtures and 1:1 and prices for complete I I installation. All work I guaranteed. I Hamer-Thompson Company B r . !. . . / ^xxxxxxxxxxxx \ Home Made C [j We have just opened in J dy Kitchens in the State, an< [\ We are prepared to make the Wr on/1 QnrAofo a? oV?/\i*4- nnfinn ? rv anu kjyv/11 onuit ? * plete stock of the most delic 3 all the time. Others have pai 3 a kitchen. 3 Our candies are made bj 3 them, and we ask that you c J\ we have to offer in pure goo< K Peanut Sticks, Peanut 3 Plain Cream,Cocoanut 3 Cocoanut-Peanuts, Bh j/ These are our specialties. Headqui ? Fine Cigars, < jC Fancy Fruits and ot 3 I 3 An invitation is extende J what we have to offer. 5 The Cand 5 TOM M. KELLAHAN 0 In old pool room of Kella Milhous & J Old Stand! WE ARE pleased to announc that we have reopened c Main Street where we w /* i /\ nre some time ago. uur prei * and is comprised of the very Our line of Dry Goods and and up-to-date. We invite your inspection prompt and satisfactory servi Milhous & J KINGSTREE, f Jenkinson Br n VcUlllV Has Just S WILL NOT CLOSE Ready-to-V i Children's Dresses 2 Misses' Dresses, 8 to Misses' Dresses, 8 to Misses' Dresses, 14 $1.50. Children's Middy Bl< Misses' Middy Blous Ladies' One Piece $5.00 and $7.50. Ladies' House Dress Ladies' White Wash Ladies' Cheviot Was Ladles' Worsted Ski Muslin U Ladies' Muslin Slips embroidery and tuckii Ladies' Muslin Nigh Children's Muslin Di Ladies' White Und< in emhrniderv. 50c an< Ladies' Corset Cove in embroidery, 25c, 35 r Quotations That Your Caref One lot Dress Ging 6 l-4c yard. One lot Dress Gingh One case Figured La One case White Law One case 10c Figured Jenkinson I Kingstree, / J. 3XXXXXXXXXXXX3 andy Is Better. | this city one of the best Can- ft d the only one in the county, ft J i very best kinds of Candies md also have a full and comious "goodies" in our kitchen-. iors and palaces?ours is only r men who know how to makp iH all and see for yourself what is, such as t Candy, Peanut Cream\XH Cream, Cocoanut Slice, lyB uck Cream and Fudges. O . arters for XH Cigarettes, &c ol ;her delicious "goodies." vl d to the public to call and see QV y Kitchen, 8 | I, E. J. AZOURI, Prop*. U ' ^)O^^XXXX)O^OW - u ennings, Inc. II New Goods! Jfl :e to our friends and patrons ?ur business at the old stand on Efl rere put out of commission by H sent stock is all new and fresh, .^Hj best and purest in groceries- flB Gents' Furnishings is also new BM m and patronage and guarantee | i^e. J lennings, Inc. SOUTH CAROLINA os. Comoanv's ll al Sale '1 tarted Good UNTIL JUNE 14TB ; J /ear Goods. J 5c to 50c. ) 14 years old, 50c each. J 14 years old, only $1.00. 1 to 18 years old, $1.25 to Duses 50c. es 50c to $1.00. White Dresses $3.50, \ ' " 9 es $1.00 to $1.50. Skirts 75c,$1.00&$1.50. >h Skirts 50c. 1 rts $2.50 to $5.00. J nderwear. , neatly trimmed, lace | ig, 25c, 35c and 50c. I t Gowns, 50c and $1.00. 1 rawers, 10c each. 9 srskirts, nicely trimmed I 9 i $1.00. I rs, all neatly trimmed | c and 50c. 1 mm 1 I : Must Command J ul Attention! ]| / I 'hams and Cham bray, I ams, only 8 l-3c yard. B iwns, only 5c yard. 8 ns, only 5c yard. Lawns will go at 6 l-4c. 1 brothers Co., I . South Carolina* I <1 Mi