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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-12-16

E n ii p1tcuCu loiH dtu, duu Too
a quicker than Ensign Shipp. l
Il B set him on my knees, and the
surgeon poured a little water
ed brandy down his throat
"Paulw l said to him.
"Stand backw ordered the surgeon
as women followed their children,
crowding the room.
'Do you know him, Lazarre?" asked
Croghan.
ats Nine. de Ferrier's child"
"Not the baby I used to see at De
Chaumont's? What's he doing at Fort
StephensonY'
The women made up my bunk for
Paul, and I laid him in it. Each
wanted to take him to her care. The
surgeon sent them to the cook house
to brew messes for him and stripped
the child, finding bullet wound in his
side. Probing brought nothing out,
and did not ask single question.
The surgeon turned everybody out
but me and looked in by times from his
hospital Of British wounded. I wiped
the boys forehead and gave him his
medicine, tanning him all day long.
He lay in stupor, and the surgeon said
he was going comfortably and would
suffer little.
I had him all that night for my own,
putting every other thought out Of
mind and absorbing his presence. His
forehead and bis face lost their burn
ing heat with the coolness Of dawn,
which blew our shaded candle, flowing
from miles of fragrant oaks.
He aWoke and looked all around the
cabin. I tried to put his opiate into his
mouth, but something restrained me.
held his hand to my cheek.
81 like you" he spoke out. "Don't
you think my mother is pretty"
said I thought his mother was the
most beautiful woman in the world.
He curled up his mouth corners and
gave me blue eyed smile.
"Ny father is not pretty, but he is
gentleman Of France"
"Where are they, Paul?"
BE turned q look upon me without
answering.
"paul," l. said brutally, tell me
where your father and mother are"
He was so far gone that my voice
recalled him. Hc simply knew me as
q voice and a presence that he liked.
"With poor old Ernestinc," he an
.swered.
"And where is poor old Ernestine?"
He began to shake as if struck with
q chill drew the blanket closer.
"Paul, you must tell me!'
He shook his head. Ills mouth
worked, and his little breast went into
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-12-16

"Don't you thiaal; my mother Is 7'TcttyF'
eonrulsions. lie shrieked and threw
himself toward me. "My pretty little
mother!'
I held him still in a tight grip. "My
darling, don't start your woundr'
I could have beaten myself, but the
surgeon afterward told me the child
was dying when he came into the fort.
About dawn, when mems lives sink to
their lowest ebb with night, his sank
away.
Before throwing myself down in the
dead hcaviness which results from con-
tinual loss Of sleep I questioned the
wounded British soldiers about Paul.
None Of them had seen him. Struggling
bands Of Indians continually Joined
their force. Captives were always a
possibility in the savage camp. Paul
might have been taken hundreds Of
miles away.
But I had the padloclled book which
might tell the whole story. With des-
pe7ate haste that could hardly wait to
open the lids took it out, wondering
at the patience which long self re
straint had bred In me. I was very
tired and stretched my arms across the
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-12-16

Because touch with those who make advance con-
tracts and who able to put in position to pay more
for cotton than any other buyers in our city ,o.1,
But cotton business only addition to our GEM EN-
ERAL MERCANTILE Business. We have by our dill
gence made ourselves leaders trade by waiting for
trade come to u.s. but by reaching out and coming IN
touch with the farmers of the country and selling them
Goods as cheap as the lowest end giving to them for their
products as much or than the highest.
These facts that demonstrated by our con-
tinGed increase of business.
We want our friends to Sumter and look through
our immense stock OF
Dry Goods, ee@'Good@, Fan
cv Goods end Notions, Cloth
ing, Shoes, Hats and the best
Iine= ofP1antation and Family
Grcocerieeint the City.
To meet the demands of trade everything bought
by us from first hands, and patrons get the profit which
other dealers must pay middlemen We and will save
you money both in what you buy of and whatwe buy OF
you Come to see
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-12-16
CHAPTER XIII.

2 RE pitched forward, and I was
quicker than Ensign Shipp. /
D. b set him on ny knees, and the
s11rrnnn nourcd q little water.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-12-16
CHAPTER XIV.

~ EFoRE I left Fort Stephenson
80 wrote letter to Count de
~ Chaumont telling him about
pauI's daoth and asking for
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-18
CALDWELL DIES
 FROM INJURIES.

Virgil Caldwell of Bradford, who was literally cut to pieces Saturday night in a drunken brawl in the red-light district north of the Iron Mountain track by one Will Galloway, who runs on the steamer Harry Waltz, died Sunday from the wounds received.
 Galloway rests in jail, having made no attempt to escape and was arrested on the boat appa- rently unmoved by any sense of feeling in having killed a man. He was drunk when the act was committed and his victim, too, is reported to have been under the influence of liquor.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-18

son, s. R. Phillips. T. D. Kin man, Jr., Walter Montgomery, Geo. Hillhouse, o. D. Watson, Vim. Hooker, B. B. Bond, Wm. Bailey, Geo. Hays, w. A. O'Neal, k. w. Randy, Wesley Beard, J. Blanchard, c. Simpson, c. E.. Crook, Eugene Maris, Ed Mann, A. Fels, Geo. Anderson, T. E.. Allen, J. H. McHugh, L. Hirsch, J. F. German, I. Goldman, L. E. Willis, w. w. McMinn, J. M. Jones, Misses Lizzie Gullette, Mary Joyce, Lula Empie, Lula Wolf, Gertrude Skillern, Marille Dillard, Pearl Foushee, Carrie Stevens, Bessie Watson, Hal and Josie Phillips, Ray and Lucy Brandenburg, May Ward, Ladye Pagan, Lucille Sanford, Tillie Venable, Susie Jones and Rob- erta Morrison.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-18

Mrs. s. L. Bogle leaves Satur- day morning for Milan, Tenn, on visit to her father.
 A supper will be given on January 9th by the Woodmen and Woodmen's circle.
 At a meeting of the Woodmen's circle Tuesday night the follow ing officers were elected: Mrs. J. s. Graham, guardian; Mrs. D. c. Dowell, banker; Mrs. s. L. Bogle, adviser; l.. D. Smith, clerk; w. J. Smith, outer senti- nel and Mrs. T. J. Klais, inner sentinel.
 Tuckerman is a good livery stable town, having three firms in that business. George w. Yelverton has recently completed a fine barn and is making a spe- cialty of mule buying and has already purchased a nice bunch of sleek-looking animals.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-18
TUCKERMAN TOPICS.

A supper was given Thursday night by the Knights and Ladies of Honor, which was well att tended.
 Cotton picking in this section seems almost completed and the farmers are well satisfied with the years outcome. Tuckerman has made quite a reputation on the price paid for cotton, which has been bringing around 3.20 in the seed the past week.
 Among the pretty new homes under construction here are those of J. w. Scally and T. D. Law renee.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-18
EVENING CARD CLUB.

The Evening Card Club met at the home of Mrs. Gus Martin as hostess Thursday.
 Military euchre was played and four prizes were given. Mrs. T. D. Kinman, IT,, having made the highest score, was awarded the first prize, a beautiful cup and saucer. Mrs. T. B. Allen came in for second honors, a hand painted plate, Miss Lula Wolf a hand painted calendar, R. M. Johnson a leather cigar case.
 At the conclusion of the game a delicious luncheon of chicken salad, hot rolls, ham croquets, pickles and coffee was served.
 Those present outside of the club members were Misses Lula Wolf and Ladye Pagan and Mir. F. P. Skipwith.
 The evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all, Mrs. Martin being a charming hostess.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-18
EX-CHIEF CRAIG RETURNS.
Will Face Charge of Embezzle- ment of City Funds at
 Pine Bluff.

Pine Bluff, Dec. Is. William Craig, formerly chief of police of this city, who for some years has been mysteriously missing and is under indictment in the circuit court charged with en- bezzlement of city funds while in office, voluntarily returned to the city today and gave himself up. His bond was fixed at $1,- 900 and in company with a dep- uty sheriff he visited a few of his friends and easily made the bond.
 When asked to make a state ment for publication MT. Craig said he would not talk before consulting with his attorney.
 The charge against MT. Craig is based upon an alleged shortage reported to the city council by a committee appointed to investi- gate the books of his office as chief. The exact amount is not definitely known, but it is thought to be several hundred dollars.
 MT. Craig was chief of police two years ago under an appoint ment from Mayor Bell, but left the city rather suddenly and had not been heard from until today, when he returned to give himself up and face the charges. He says he is not guilty.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-18
Here and There.
Miss Jennie Mcclure returned home from Batesville Tuesday.

Miss Jennie Mcclure returned home from Batesville Tuesday.
 B. w. Stainback returned Tues day night from a short visit to his wife, who will return later.
 The price is not cheap, but quality the finest. What? White Silk Flour at Bowen's Cash Store.
 Miss Bessie T. J. Watson has returned home from Memphis, where she visited Mrs. J. E. Brown.
 R. A. Mayhew and Miss Serena Wells, both of Elmo, were mar ried Monday by Justice Guy Smith at the court house.
 James Dennis secured a judg- ment in the court of Justice Guy Smith Tuesday against his son, George Dennis, for an attach ment of his crop.
 The attachment suit of E. E. Bible versus Jno. Dancler, tried in the court of Justice Guy Smith Tuesday, resulted ina ver- dict for the plaintiff.
 The majority of the cotton raisers have paid out and have money in the pocket. Albert Bobo, a colored farmer near H. c. has his crop all sold; has paid rent and store account and has $500.00 in the bank. Good for a colored farmer!- Brinkley Argus.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-18
CHANGE TO SECURE
 INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL

J. H. Hatton, formerly of Ruskua College, Trenton, Missou- ri, is in the city. He is making a trip over the Gould system looking for a location for an in- dustrial school and has Newport under consideration.
 MT. Hatton comes well recom- mended and the Iron Mountain Railroad company offers to fur nish site and farming land for such school in any town on their line, besides contributing toward the construction of the proper buildings.
 MT. Hatton has money he would expect to contribute toward these necessary buildings, and in view of the advantages to our city through such an acquisition, he feels that he has the right to ex- pect our people to donate.
 The successful industrial schools of the North draw large numbers of young men and women, who are thus enabled to secure an education with little money. The town in which one is located not only enjoys better educational advantages, but is helped in a business way by this influx of students.
 The project is good material for the Business Mems league and the town should make an effort to secure the school.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-18
UNIQUE FUNCTION.

Rarely has Newport enjoyed a unique entertainment as that so cleverly planned and as in- geniously carried out upon Thurs day afternoon at the home of Miss Mabel Stayton, when a host of excursionists turned out to enjoy a trip over the Fun vile, Frolictown & Featherbrain Railway.
 From 2 until 6 p. m. "Stayton Place. reminded a traveller of a union depot throng in the num- Der of guests, who were met by the porter, Master Leslie O'Neal, and then directed to the waiting room upstairs, where a ticket was secured of the agent, Mrs. Wm. Bailey. This was, of course, a free excursion and the delights of riding upon pass be- came the experience, for once at least, of all present.
 The ticket, a long yellow slip after the order of a homeseekers' excursion, instituted a question contest, blank spaces being left upon the form of same for the insertion of answers. So suc- cessful were the travellers, as journeying begets knowledge, that the awarding of prizes was made by lot. Mrs. L. Hirsch won suit case of candy, while to Miss Mary Joyce fell a booby, a toy train to which was attached a bottle of "catch-up."
 Leslie O'Neal also served as news butch" and dispensed of light refreshments, passing salted peanuts and peppermints. Misses Hal and Josie Phillips, Lucy Brandenburg, Dovie Err win, Gertrude Skillern and Ma rille billiard served the refresh ments, the ices representing beautiful flowers and figures.
 Those present were: Mes danes Walter Harris, Phil Por- ter, Chas. Wilmans, R. M. John-
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-18
FLETCHER RISES
 TO DISCLAIM.
Unmitigated and BarefacedFalse- hood So Says Fletcher of Statement That Van
 deventer Drew
 On Him.

The secret is out as to where Vandy gets his expense money to carry on the campaign. A telegram from Walnut Ridge to Governor Davis, on November 27, states that Van drew on Col. John G. Fletcher, president of the German National Bank, for S25. It has been known all along that some one was paying Van for the dirty work he was doing, but ne Siftings never dreamed that Col. Fletcher would stoop so low as to associate with Van. - Jacksonville Siftings, Dec. II.
 Col. John c. Fletcher was seen at the Board of Trade Monday morning by a representative of the Democrat, and when shoWn the foregoing made the follow ing statement:
 Say for n- that you called my attention to the article in the Jacksonville paper A regard to Vandeventer drawing on me for S25. Say for me that I am as- tonished to see the item in any reputable newspaper, let alone one published in my own home county. 1 say now positively to you, without mental reservation or equivocation, that the state ment made in the paper in ques- tion is an UNMITIGATED AND BAREFACED FALsEHooD, as Van- deventer did not draw a check against me on that occasion; neither has he ever drawna check against me at any time, nor has anyone else in his behalf in this campaign. Neither have I can tributed one cent to him or to any of the other candidates in this race. l have not been in- vited to contribute to the expense of any of the candidates, and had l been invited would have de- clined to contribute in a primary election where the contest is be- tween Democrats. I hope the Siftings will be honorable enough to give this statement publica- tion to refute the slander perpe- trated upon me. -
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-18
SPECIAL LAND
 BUYERS EXCURSIONS

Will run to the new lands of Greer county, Oklahoma, and other sections of the great South west in November and December via the Frisco system.
 Are you looking for rich and fertile farming lands in the Southwest which you can buy for from one-fourth to one-tenth the cost of lands of the East and North? They produce as much acre for acre. Here is a chance to better your condition and add a liberal amount to your pocket book.
 For full particulars and special railroad rates apply at once to R. s. Lemon, secretary, Frisco Sys- tenn Immigration Bureau, St. Louis, Mo. 27wtj
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-18
GOVERNOR EYE
 ON BERRY'S HOME
Davis Plans Campaign to Garry Benton County-Also Wants
 To Defeat Dinsmore.

Governor Davis, who made the assertion publicly some time ago that he would rather carry Ben ton and Carroll counties than any others in the state, is arranging to again enter Benton county on a speech-making tour, says the Little Rock Gazette. On Mon- day, December 28, he will deliver an address at Siloam Springs on the occasion of the livestock salesday, when there is expected to be a large crowd in the town. He will speak the next day at Maysville, also in Benton county. These appointments will not in- terefere with the scheduled list of agreed discussions between the three candidates for governor. December 28 and 29 will be open dates. The governor can speak in Maysville December 29 and get to Texarkana the next day in time to participate in the joint discussion appointed for that city at that time.
 The governors anxiety about Benton county is due to the fact, as interpreted in political circles, that it is the home of United States Senator James H. Berry, for whose seat in the senate the governor is an avowed candidate. At present the governor is pri- marily a candidate for the third term as governor, but he has de- clared his ambition to succeed Senator Berry in 1907 and is in- cidently looking after his fences in that connection. In the pri- maries in March, 1902, the gov ernor came near losing Benton county as a second-term candi- date, receiving a majority of only 134 over Col. E. w. Rector in a total vote of 2,748 in the county primary.
 The fact that the governor re- gards Benton county as debata- ble ground in the present cam paign is shown by the attention he and his managers are giving to it and the herculean efforts they are making to carry it next March. It is also the gossip in political groups that the governor is as anxious to defeat Congress- man Hugh A. Dinsmore, as he is to carry Senator Berry's home county.
 The governors act in throwing down the gauntlet to Senator Berry has not had the effect of drawing from the senator an open def. Should it do so even- tually the state campaign will 
 take on a new phase. Senator Berry is one of the best cam paigners in Arkansas. He is considered by many invincible in the great northwest.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-18
WARNING ORDER.
Percy Martin. Plaintiff.

Percy Martin, Plaintiff.
 vs William Glavn Defendant.
 The defendant, William Glavin, is warned to appear in this court within the next thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Percy Martin, filed herein. GUY SMITH, J. F. s. D. Campbell Attorney for nonresident de- fendant 77w4t November 18th, 1903.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-18
Miss Odie Muslin spent Sun

uay III Oearcy.
 John c. Hayes of Cotton Plant was in the city Tuesday. Mrs. M. V. Foushee went to Hot Springs Monday morning.
 Capt. G. w. Hurley returned Monday morning from Kansas City, and is feeling some better. Misses Bessie E. L. Watson and Hal Phillips went to Little Rock Monday morning for a short visit.
 Mrs. Henry Schott and little daughter, Hortense, went to St. Louis Sunday night to spend the holidays.
 Mrs. E. R. Walker of Vanndale, formezly Mrs. Hattie Hare, is here on visit to her sister, Mrs. Fannie Robinson.
 MT. and Mrs. Marvin Hare and Miss Annie Clements of Au- vergne are in the city visiting Mrs. A. H. Mcdonald.
 V. Stephens of Tuckerman came down Thursday and re- membered the Independent with a two years subscription.
 Peter Anderson went to Little Rock Saturday morning to attend the funeral of a nephew, who was burned to death Friday.
 Mrs. o. s. Lawrence and little daughter, after a pleasant visit to Mrs. J. A. Watkins of Little Rock, returned home Saturday.
 The rainfall Friday night and early Saturday morning amount ed to .39 of an inch. The rain kept the farmers at home and made a very dull Saturday for the merchants of Newport. In the appeal of the Teutonia Insurance Company versus R. l.. Johnson from the Woodruff cir cult court, the supreme court on Saturday set the motion to modi- fly decree for submission Decem- Der 19.
 We understand that Carrie Wash, drunken negress, got into a fight with some men on Plum street Tuesday night. It seems that the woman cursed the white men, who retaliated by knocking her down. She tried to have the men arrested but she was locked up instead. The tunnel at Cotter lacks only 200 feet of being through the mountain, says the Yellville Echo. The grading is all done from there to Yellville and the trestles and bridges are being rapidly erected. Work on the White river bridge is progressing at a rapid rate and it will be only few months until the con- ductor will be calling out Yell- vile.
 Mrs. F. B. Foote, financial agent of the Children's Home Society of Arkansas, has been l here this week in the interest of that institution. This society 1 is doing a noble work over the state by gathering up homeless orphans and securing good homes 1 for them.
 l Arkansas is the only state in the union that we know of that forbids the shipment of rabbits, This state has lot, of fool laws, but this is the foolest. The se- nior Democrat editor tried tc have rabbits excluded from the general game law, but without effect. Rabbits are one of the biggest nuisances that our fruit growers have to contend with, and though the dealers never pay over 5 cents for them, yet it served as an inducement to the l boys to bring them in. Rogers I Democrat.
 I Less than a year ago Omaha
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-18

J. D. Carvel left Saturday noon for Augusta, where he has accepted a position. He is an excellent salesman and we wish him well in his new home.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-12-18

Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Mansfield, who have been the guests of MT. and Mrs. B. W. Hafner, left Tuesday noon for a trip through the southern part of the state.
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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-01-23

Mrs. Robert Carsleowey is visit
ing in vinita.
Photographer Sharpe, from the
Creek nation. was pleasant caller
yesterday
Mrs. Geo. Warren has returned
from Kansas City. where she had
been fsr some time receiving me d.
cal treatment.
Mr.. Sharp, son-in.law of Mr..
Breeding, has been slowly improv-
ing the past few days
Mrs. J. W. Skinner is recover
ering from an attack OF acute rheu-
.matism. She received word few
days ago of the dangerous illness
of her ster-in-lxw, Mrs. George
Langley.
Mrs. Reuben DeLozier is suffer
ing with severe case of infiama
tory rheumatism.
Rev. Stockdale will begin 90
ries Of meetings at Dawes on Sat-
urday evening of this week.
Attorney Castle. of Wagner,
was 10 town Thursday on business
pertaining to townsite matters.
The Court Of Honor lodge has
invited Mr.. Epperson, supreme
lecturer, 70 deliver : public lecture
here on "Wednesday evening, Jan
%. Refreshments will be served
at the close of the lecture. Every
body invited. Admission free.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-01-23

D. S. Cummings, Of Adair, trans
acted business 10 the city today.
Mrs. Pace Heffelfnger and son, OF
Dawson. are here to get their num-
bers.
Sam Tiblow and wife and Sam
Charley, of ColIinville, we're visitors
at the land ofllce today.
The remains OF N. L. Rider were
laid to rest In the city cemetery TO-
day under the auspices OF the Masonic
fraternity.
G. w. Johnson, S. d. Clark, b. D..
Clarke, JohH NJ. Sanders aud I. J..
Carlyle, OF Tahlequah, we're In town
today hunting up allotments.