Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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VAUGHAN IN ASYLUM. Former Head oi Odd Fellows' Home under Observation. Columbia, March 31:?Thurston U j Vaughan, under death sentence for i abuses he has confessed to having committed upon girls who were in j his care when he was superintendent of the Odd Fellows' orphan home at Greenville, has been removed from the State penitentiary and committed to the State Hospital for the Insane for treatment and for observation. Orders providing for the transfer were issued by Frank B Gary of Abbeville, circuit Judge,upon the application of Proctor A Bonham, Solicitor, counsel for Vaughan concurring. Last October Vaughan was taken back to Greenville to be resentenced, the supreme court bavin? denied his petition for a new trial,but a stay of execution was obtained by his attorneys, pending an examination as to his sinity. Recently a Columbia physician, J Heyward Gibbes, M D, has been studying Vaughan's ease, bv request of Solicitor Bonham and Gov Manning. Dr Gibbes thought that conditions for a fair and clear determination would be better at the asylum, and it was on Gov Manning's sugo ' gestion that Judge Gary was asked to ,v authorize the transfer. Dr Gibbes will treat and observe the patient at the asylum in cooperation with members of the staff and in time will report his conclusions. Writing not long ago to Solicitor Bonham he advanced the surmise that Vaughan was "malingering," but said this opinion was subject to revision under conditions more favorable to observation. TK? Clals ramnnlnn In considering the political campaign upoD which South Carolina is now entering one fact stands out more conspiciuously than any other. That fact is the deep relutance of the people to have any campaign at all. There is a weariness of personal politics, a desire for a political rest, which is so general that it connot fail to be impressive even to the hardiest of aspiring politicians. This feeling on the part >of the public finds its reflection in the columns of th? newspapers of every section of the State. In particular there is the demand for the abandonment of the county-to-county joint debates. At last there seems to be a general awakening to the evils which this vicious system has fostered. The custom, as the Chester Reporter points out, is one that no other State has even seen fit to adopt." No system that could be devised would do more to encourage factionalism and bitterness. None could be more successful in the obscuring of issues. The News and Courier believes that the abolition of this baneful custom would do more than any other one thing to improve the tone of South Carolina politics and rid 1 the State of demagoguery. It can only be accomplished if. as the Greenville News suggests, the coun- j ty conventions come out against it squarely and determinedly. Resolu- i tions should be introduced and voted at every county convention in the 1 State. The sentiment of the people is already manifest but it needs to i be given form and substance.? I Charleston News and Courier. < Wafcb Child's Cough. 1 Colds, running of nose, continued j irritation of the mucous membrane if neglected may mean catarrh later. Don't take the chances?do some- . thine for vour child! Children will . not take every medicine, but they j will take Dr King's New Discovery and without brining or teasing. It's * a sweet, pleasant tar syrup and so effective. Just laxative enough to * -eliminate the waste poisons. Almost , ^the first dose helps. Aiways prepared, no mixing or fussing. Just ! ask your druggist for Dr King's 1 New Discovery. It will safe-guard .your child against serious ailments {resulting from colds. The Secretary of State of Louisiana has decided that the Socialists are not entitled to have their candidates' names appear on the official ballot, a9 their petition did not have 4 the required number of signatures. Therefore the contest next Tuesday wll be between the Democrats and Progressive Democrats and promises to be the most hotly fought general election in that State since reconstruction days. VALUE OF WOOD ASHES As Fertilizer?Contain a Large Percentage of Potasb. Editor County Record:? Some time ago one of your correspondents had something to say relative to wood ashes with special reference to their potash value. This has been a mooted subject this spring, owing to the scarcity of potash salts. Farmers in every section have discussed the value of wood ashes as a fertilizer, and there seems to be many opinions. It has long been known that ashes have an important relative value as far as crop production is concerned, but the economy of their use has never been definitely known. This is due to the fact that heretofore the commercial salts were readily available, and had almost entirely replaced the ashes. Most of the older farmers have a fair idea as to yield of ash from a given quantity of wood, but they knew practically nothing of the amount of actual fertilizing ingredients they contained. Our younger farmers, for the reason already stated, do not know anything about the yield of ash, to say nothing of their analysis. Therefore, the following ought to be of interest: One good farmer has found that he could have his ashes burned at a cost of $11 per ton. Now, while ashes vary largely in analysis of pot ash, their most important ingredient, it is safe to arcume that they will run from 20 to 30 per centum of potash. At this rate this farmer's potash is costing him only about $35 to $55 for actual potash, or an equivalent of about $17 to $25 for muriate of potash, such as he has been using. Thus he is getting potash at figures less by half than he did before the war. We should not forget, however, that it takes many cords of wood to furnish a ton or ash, and the commercial value of the wood should always be reckoned. In this connection, however, the least valuable part of the tree, (the limbs, twigs and leaves) for commercial purposes, are by far the most valuable as a source of ash. The swamp ash is, perhaps, the most prolific ash bearing tree1?the pine the least. Sincerely, L H McC. Soon however, the poor dove of peace will have no place to call its roost. Chat from Cades. Cades, April 3:?After spending several weeks with relatives and friends here Mr and Mrs W W Willhoyte have returned to their home in Tennessee. Mr Leo McLlveen of iiishopville spent Sunday here with relatives. Mr W C Wilson went to Kingstree last week on business. Mr Clyde Fegain of Olanta was in town Sunday. M .ss Eunice Odom spent the weekend :at her home in Bennettsville. Mr H J McElv?en went to Charleston iast week. Mr H L Oliver of Marion was noted in our midst Sunday. Mr W E Nesmith was in town Friday. Mr and Mrs V G Amett went to Lake City Sunday. Mr G B Owens of Cooper was noted in town Monday. Mr John B Ryan went to Sumter last Saturday on business. The stork visited the home of Mr and Mrs D J McElveen and left them a nine pound girl last Saturday. Mr J E Thomas of Hebron was lere on business Saturday.. Miss Nellie Thompson visited friends at Marion last week. The Germans are still making a *rrific struggle for Verdun and low occupy all French positions on Sancourt-Bethincourt line. The oc ;upauon uy uw utiumm ui flaucourt-Bethincourt front followed a vigorous attack, in which the Sermans met no foe, the French lavintf evacuated their positions at light without the Germans observing the movement. MRS. MELTON'S LETTER To Tired Worn-out Mothers * Jackson, Miss.?"I shall feel repaid for writing this letter if I can help any tired, worn-out mother or housekeeper to find health and strength as I have. "I have a family of five, dew, cook and do my housework and I became very much run-down in health. A friend asked me to try Vinol. I did so and now I am well and strong and my old time enercrv has been restored. Vinol has no superior as a tonic for worn-out, rundown, tired mothers or housekeepers." ? Mrs. J. N. Melton, Jackson, Miss. Scott Drug Co, Kingstree, S C. p-r-x-x*E j N THE A-B-G i A f+radtive eai HA patterns Dma I H The High Grade Shirt, We have just r fiSPRING ! k.w -4 r\-P 4-V?ic? -Pnrvjrvnc? UJL LlllO -LClili W LAO H ing all the latesi terials. Come ^ your selections appreciate havi ^ choice from the ^ they are made M test as to styk Ry workmanship. H See our displj Q ty shirts in our M It will give yoi ?4 the many prett 1 M baced in this lir M Prirps $1.00. $ H Kingstree Dr fd K Kingstree, l*/WWWWWl i V Y The home rose garden is a i u Y forget. Some roses and othi if every family. They yieid pie l| get her out of proportion to the V Y No bouse is a home unless there i I Y The added pleasures of living in I Jf than the increased value they give | Properly Plan I Costs But Ven j w A few trees, shrubs and plants put out in the right way will make a letter sbowi sg than n lot just scattered around. It pays to plan, for the better t^ plan the lower the first <o?t and the greater the financial returns. We grow good vines, trees, shrubs 191t: Tree and Plant Book tells al C. M. Griffing R.F.D. l-P Ma Inter-Stale Nurseries OS?k jgR- ~5 -ic V- i, -u or* '? / / I eSv.r" Jr- ,/> i: V / // a i / n W&tmj*, I / ' ' . * ; ' ?? tu.;. -J ; Thrice-a-Week New York The County Record Southern Ruralist, twice a Total Our price for the three pap - .. ,Ciri Irdtffci 1 ? V,:.^ , ./ ' Nf.W k"X?X,X?X"X<'^ OF SHIRTS- M itiful ^"Comfortable terial and toomj^y g That's Worth its Coil eceived our big SHOWING | Shirt, embody- ^4 t styles and ma- H i in and make y early. You will M ng made your Eclipse line, for fid 5 to stand the ^ 5, material and H H ay of these pret- H show window. ^ i an insight to M ;y patterns em- M ie- ^ u?-e? g y Goods Co., ^ South Carolina ^ r?Y?Y?Y?Y?T?/4 oetnory none of us care to er flowers are deserved by asure to the household alto- % ir cost and trouble. tte trees and shrubs around it. IkV the midst of these is no less VI to the propertyif it is tobesold.V l ined Planting \ r Little Money Southern grounds should be planted with the tree* that grow best in the South. They arc less difficult to grow and are more appropriate. Winn secured from a good Soujhern nursery they thrive better. These are acclimated. , and plants for the South. Our xnit them. Get it. \ & Company cclenny, Florida No Citrus Trees Handled ^-r, Misj afiggMa?| World $ 1.00 ^ 1.00 month .50 S 2.50 lers $ 2.00 | Attention Cattle Ticli 1. Kills your cattle. 2. Reduces the price. 3. Prevents shipping to g< : A Provcmtc hrinorinor in hi A| A 4 V T ViAVU 4/4 444^444^ AAA VJ 5. Kills the cattle businesi 6. You can't afford to feei 7. Has cost the South mil 8. Kreso Dip will do it. V half-gallons and gallon: I SCOTT D1 THE REXAL Phone 131 m _ _ " -t* Si 3BHH5j? attflJEH BmMMHH I I I II IBIilll III i ill 11 IIIBirii ill i1 IHllTWtT Dollars Gi When You Bri Spring housecleaning oftei Furniture, Rugs or Carpets. ] suite. It may be one rug or a case your dollar will do some j mi l l store, i ne gooas are nere, i dollar will get mighty big resu Parlor Sets, Dining Room S< Furniture, Porch Finn # | Rugs and Carpets that a re for years, that are the acme of ! exceedingly popular. We will i them over any day. If we ha^ I we will get it for you. Steele Fur 208 Main Street Why Cry Hi Eating is a necessity re obtain the necessary article1 Monogram, Capitol or Lnziano White Rose Salmon, Heinz I Order j [Britton & I "The Pure F I "Ring 108 For the Best to |Wag' I C. We have just unl 8 load of the famous 1 1 (one, two, three and & guarantee every Tf I sell and we have t i fl. We also have in s I Buggies, Surreys, | Robes, Etc. See us Yours to Williamsburg 1 Kingstree, IT PAYS TO ADVERTIS ?i^ Farmers! . [ Must Go ^ K ' j . 4fl ood markets. 1 reeding stock. I 3. ' d the tick, lions. Pe have it in pints, quarts, s. ttUCi L STORE \ . < et Results ng Them Here : i calls for something new in [t may be a single piece or a complete - new set In either wonderful performing at this inything you want and your Its. its, Bed Room Sets, Kitchen -J iture, Lawn Furniture 1 a dream to the eye, that last B elegance, at prices that are fl be delighted to have you look B ren't what you want in stock, 1 ' 1 niture Co. | Opposite Court House * I I trd TiiiMHS? I * j ?A A 111IVV <x gardlessof war and to \ 3, such as ie Coffee; White Rose Tea, j Pure Fruit Preserves, Etc, from ; Hutson. ood Store" ;' Eat at a Reasonble Rate" < i > _________ ^TTTtl ! loaded another car ^ Thornhill Wagons, 1 four-horse). We lornhill Wagon we he prices to suit. >tock a full line of Harness, Saddles, f 5 before vou buv. A i jL 1 ' please, Jve Stock Co. S* C. , I IN THE RECORD. n- n- f