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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-25
CHAPTER II.
A STRANGE PROCEEDING.

When Ruric came down in the
morning, be found the monk al
ready there and breakfast nearly
ready. But little was said during
the mealtime, for the monk seemed
busy with thoughts Of his own, and
Ruric was too much engaged in
studying the strange mans features
and pondering upon the various
doubts and surmises that had enter
ed his mind. After the meal was
over the monk accompanied the
gunmaker to his shop, and there he
spent some time in examining the
quaint articles of machinery that
were used in the manufacture of
arms.
Ruric was engaged in finishing a
pair of pistols, and for some min
utes the monk had stood silently by
his side watching his movements.
At length the youth stopped in his
work and laid the pistol down.
Excuse me, good father" he
said rather nervously, at the same
time gazing his visitor in the face,
"but I must ask you question.
Where have ! seen you before ?"
"How should I know?" the monk
returned. with a smile.
"Why," resumed Ruric, with some
hesitancy, 81 knew not but that you
might enlighten me. have surely
seen you somewhere.
"And are there not hundreds
whom you have seen in this great
city, aye, thousands, whom yoH
might recognize as you recognize
me?"
"Ah, it may be so, but not liihe
this. There may be thousand
faces I would recoliect to have seen,
but not one of them would excite
even a passing emotion in my soul.
But your face calls up some power
full emotion, some startling memory
of the past, which bothers me. Who
are yop, good father? What are
YOU: Where have we met before
Was it in Spain: =
"No." said Vladimir, with shake
of the head. And then, with a
more serious shade upon his face,
he added: "Let this pass now. /
will not deny to you that there may
be some grounds for your strange
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How to Make Money.

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yer, though his lace did not betray
such advanced age as this silvery
hair would seem to Indicate
'eYou have been caught in Sc
we're storm, good father" said the
youth after his guest had somewhat
recovered from the effect Of the
cold.
"Aye, that I have, my son. the
monk returned in deep, rumbling
tone. Il left the Kremlin this morn
ing little thinking Of such change.
This storm has commenced since I
started on my return. About half
mile from here my horse got foun-
dered in the snow, and | left him
with an honest peasant and then
started to make the rest of my way
on foot, but I reckoned wildly The
driving storm blinded me, and the
piling drifts swallowed me up at ev-
cry dozen steps, My body is not
very well adapted to such work. Ha,
ha, ha! But 1 saw your light, and I
determined to seek shelter here for
the night. By St. Michael, but this
is a most severe storm. Yet you
are comfortable here"
"Aye, father, we try to be COM
Portable" said Ruric. 'My mother
could hardly survive a winter in
some of the dwellings which stand
hereabout."
The monk made no answer to
this save sort Of commendatory
nod, and shortly afterward the
youth asked:
''Do you belong here in the city,
good father" ?"
"Aye, at present I do" the monk
returned. And then, with smile,
he added: s1 suppose you would like
to know whom you have thus re-
ceived. Ny name is Vladimir, and
my home is wherever may chance
to be on Gods heritage. At present
I am residing here in Moscow.
There, could you ask me to be more
frank ?"
Ruric smiled, but he made no di-
rect reply. He was too deeply in
terested in the face Of the monk
to enter with much eagerness into
conversation. At length the guest
asked if he could be accommodated
with some sleeping place, and, hav-
ing answered in the affirmative, the
youth lighted another candle and
conducted him to a chamber which
was located directly over the kitch-
en- and which was very well warm
ed by means of several iron tubes
that connected with the furnace be-
low.
'EMother," uttered Ruric as soon
as he had returned to the kitchen,
"who is that manw
''How should I know" the wo-
man replied.
'fBut have you never seen him be-
fore?" Ruric asked in an earnest,
eager tone.
SsI cannot tell, my son. His face
most surely calls up some strange
emotions in my mind, but | think J.
never saw him before"
"And yet he seems familiar to
me-" the son resumed. 'SThose eyes
I surely have seen before, but to
save my soul cannot remember
when nor where"
And so Ruric pondered, but to
no avail. After he had retired to
his bed he lay awake and thought
of the strange face, and all through
the night his dreams were but star
ting visions of the black monk.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-25
RYDALE'S tonic
= SGNI CURE FOH
TAT A. LA - Z q

It has recently been discovered that
the germs that produce Malaria, breed
and multiply i'll the intes,ines and from
there spreaS throughout the system
by means of the blood This fact ex-
plains why Malaria is hard to cure by
the old method Of treatment Quinine,
Iron. ETC., stimulate the nerves and
build up the blood, bat do not destroy
the germs that cause the disease.
Rydale's Tonic has specific effect
upon the intesrines and bowels, freeing
them from all disease breeding mi
crobes. 1t also kills the germs that
infest the veins and arteries. 1t drives
rom the blood all poisonous matter
and makes it rich and healthy.
RYDALE'S TONIC is blood
builder, nerve restorer, and Malaria
destroyer. Try it. i. will not disap'
point you.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-25
Greatest Of All Physicians.
Eminent Discoyerer of
PAlNE'S CELERY
COMPOUND

Prof. Edward E. Phelps, NJ. D., IL. D.,
was bonn in Connecticut and graduated at
Yale.
His unusual talent soon brought him rcpu.a-
ton and prominence. First he was elected to
the professorship of anatomy and surgery II
IT, Vermont University. Next he was a2-
pointed lecturer in Dartmouth College. The
following year he was chosen to the most
important professorship in the country, a
place that he occupied when he made his
world-famed discovery Of Paine's Celery Com
pound.
This infallible cure for those fearful ills that
result from an impaired nervous system ard
impure blood, has endeaIed the great doctor
to the world.
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A contract has been signed for the
execution of colossal statue of Vul-
can, which is to represent the Biz
mingham district of Alabama at the
St. Louis exposition. The design is
by G. Moretti. It represents Vulcan
with his right hand clasping a hammer
resting on An anvil, while the left
holds aloft an arrow head. The height
of the figure is so feet. It will be cast
in Birmingham iron.
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Unsolicited Testimony.
Suited After Thirty-fve Years
First Methodist Church, R. Herbert Jones.

First Methodist Church, B. Herbert Jones.
Pastor.
Sumter, S. c., May End, 1908.
DR.. q. F. Highsmith, Sumter, S. c.
Dear Sir and Brother This is to say
that the lenses furnished by you some
weeks ago are giving me great satisfaction.
and that I am as well suited, notwithstanc
ing the difficulties, as have ever been.
After an experience OF thirty five years
with Opticians and Oculists in the leading
cities in two states, make this statement
to your credit.
You are at liberty to use this letter il
any way for the benefit of the community
I would like others to know that they
can get work in your line done as well in
Sumter as they can in Charleston cr
Atlanta. Yours truly,
r. HERBERT JONES.
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maker asked, bowling his head and
shielding his eyes from the driving
snow with one hand.
eyes returned voice from the
Stygian darkness. s1n Gods name,
let me in, or l shall perish"
"Then follow quickly" said Ru-
ric. "Here, give me your hand.
There, now come.'
The youth found the thickly
gloved hand-gloved with the soft
est fur-and, having led the invisi-
bic applicant into the hall, he closed
the door and then led the way to
the kitchen. As soon as the candle
was relighted Ruric turned and gaz-
ed upon the newcomer. He was a
monk and habited something like
one of the black monks of st. Nj
chael. He was Of medium height
and possessed a rotundity of person
which was comical to behold. He
was fat and unwieldy and waddled
about with laughable steps. His
huge black robe, which reached
from his chin to his toes, was Sc
cured about the waist with sash
of the same color, and the snow
which lay upon the shoulders and
back presented striking contrast.
Ruric brushed away the snow with
his own hand, and having taken his
visitors thick fur bonnet the latter
took seat near the fire.
Before word was spoken the
youthful host carefully examined
his guests features, and the latter
seemed equally dcsirous of discov-
ering what manner of people he had
fallen in with. The monks face
was a peculiar one. The features
were very dark and prominent and
almost angular in their strongly
marked outlines. His brow was
very strong in mental development,
and his eyes were dark and brilliant.
The slight circle of hair that es-
capped from beneath the tight skull
cap which he retained upon his
head was somewhat tiHccd with sill
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-14
.BOSTONS ARE
The VICTORS
Beat Pittsburg Yesterday by
Score of 3 10 0.
tBy Associated Press.)

BOSTON, MASS, Oct. 13.-The Boston,
American team played the Pttsburg Ma
tonals to-day, and won the worlds base
ball championship to the almost frenzied
delight Of seven thousand enthusiasts.
While the attendance at all the previous
games of the series has been larger than
to-day. the demonstration which followed
Dlncen's striking out OF Hans Wagner
in the ninth equaled any college foot
ball game.
The worlds champions were borne to
their dressing rooms on the shoulders OF
thousands, and the cheering lasted many
minutes.
Philippe, who was such an enigma to tho
Bostons in the first few games. was not
only butted hard, bul lie saw his rival,
Dineen carry off the honors by holding
the Nationals down to four scattered hits,
which backed UP by perfection. prevented
a single Pittsburg man getting farther
than third base. Dineon struck out seven
men, and his support by Crlger contrib
uted materially to tho success Of the
game
Score: II. II. u.
Boston,. -. .oOO2Olo0+-3 0
Pittsburg. 80. 0O00000 900 ;
Batteries-Dineen and Criger; Philippe
and Phelps. Time Of game, l:So Umplres,
O'Day and Connolly. Attendance, h4S'.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-14
.HERMIS WON THE
CUP PRELIMINARY
Made the Mile and a Half
Run Hard Driven in
. 2:32 is.
(By Associated Prcss.)

NEW YORK, Oct BE. r. Thomas
Hermis, with Fuller UP. Won the cup
preliminary at Brighton Beach to-day.
The son of Hermence was an odds-on
favoritc, but had to be ridden out 10 the
last ounce to win. Tho cup preliminary
at one and a half miles is a. new feature,
and is weight for age race, exclusively
for horses nominated for the Brighton
Gun. two and quarter miles. Summary:
First race--five and, q half furlongs-
Precious Stone dS to 100 first, Blythe
ness g to u second, Julia NJ. GO TO y
third. Time, 01 20.
Second race--sellng. one mile and q
Observation-Disclosures G to . first, CATH
ness Us to y second, Medal 90 to y
third. Time. 1:47 80.
Third race-mile and a furlons-Oars-
man q TO . and evem first, River PIRATE
q to y second, Injunction (Sito % third.
Time, 51 4-5
Fourth race-thc cup preliminary, one
and n lalf miles--Hermis Q3 to 2o) frst,
Major Daingerfleld GS to . second, lg-
inter Is to u third. Time. 2:32 la
Fifth selling. five and a half fur
longs-Yosan o. to 8 and even) ilrst.
Golden Mineral go tod Second, Cold
Dome go 10 y third. Time. 1:o7 As
Sixth race-six furlongs-Toscan q to
y first Black Fox g to 10) second. The
Captain g to j third, Time,, :lS-o
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-14
JOSEPH W. LAUBE
PASSES AWAY
Useful Life of This Well known
Citizen Ended at O'Clock
This Morning.

Mr.. Joseph w. Laubc, for a number OF
years one OF the best known funeral di-
rectors OF Richmond, died at l o'clock
this morning at his residence No. IL East
Clay Street
\ Deceased had been In FILLING health for
a year or more. and for the past few days
has been at tho point Of death. The end
was momcntarily expected all day yester-
day.
Joseph w. Laubc was native of this
city, and was born February 10, 1851. HIS
father was Francis Laube, who cstab-
lislled the undertaking business here. af-
forwards conducted by the younger
1.aube. and was known for his sterling
integrity and fine business qualities
The subject of this sketch grew UP to
young manhood, trained for the business
lie was afterwards to assume, and no
made 1t n SUCCESS from the start Mr.
Lhube was n man of quiet demeanor.
and while he could not have been called
a mixer, yet those who knew him found
much in his sturdy makeup to admire,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-14
DIR. sHOOP'S
RHEUMATIC CURE
COSTS HoTHIAG IF IT FAILS.

Any honest person who suffers from Rhen
natism Is welcome to this offer. For years
, searched everywhere TO find specific Tor Rheu
lnatibm For nearly 20 years worked 10 this
end AZ last in Germany, my search was re-
warded. found costly chemical that did not
disappont ME MS other Rheumatic prescriptions
had disappointed physicians everywhere.
do not mean That Ijr. Shops Rheumatic Cure
can turn b3ny joints into flesh again. That is
impossible. But It will drive from the blood the
poison that causes pain and swelling, and theh
that Is the end of Rhcumntlsm. know this so
well that viii furnish for n full month my
Rheumatic Cure OH trial. cannot cure all
cases within n month. 1t would be unreason
able to expect that. But most cases Will Yield
within 30 days. This trial treatment Will con.
vince you that DR.. shoop's Rheumatic Cure is a
power against Rhtumntism--a potent force
against disease that is irresistible.
Ny offer is made to convince you OF my faith.
My faith Is hut the outcome OF eXperience--of
actual knowledge. / KNOW what 1t can do And
| know this SO well that will furnish my rem.
edy ntrlal Simply write nc a postal for my
book on Rheirnatis will then arrange with a
druggist In your Vicinity so that you can secure
six bottles OF Dr.. Shops Rheumatic Cure to
make the test. You may take 1t full month on
trial. II 1t succeeds the cost to you Is 5000.
If It fails the loss Is mine and mine alone. II
Will DO left entirely to you. mean that exact
ly. IL you say the trial Is not satisfactory
don't expect a penny from YOU.
have no samples Any mere sample that can
nffcct chronic rheumatism must be druggcd to
the verge OF danger. use no such drugs FOR IT
is dangerous to take them. You must get thu
disease out Of the blood My remedy docs that
even In tho most difficult. obstinate cases. IT
has cured the Oldest cases that ever met, aud
In all OF my experience In all OF my 2,noo tests
never found another remedy that would cure
one chronic cnsc In ten
Write INC and l will send you the book. Try
my remedy for n month, for 1t can't harm you
anyway. II 1t fails the loss Is mine.
Address DR.. Shoop, Box 2ss. Racine, Wis.
Mild cases not chronic are often cured BY one
or two bottle. At oil druggists.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-14
HORSE F ALLS
DRIVER HURT
Accident Mars Mars: = the Days
Sport at Lexington.
(Dy Associated Press


LEXINGTON, ky, October 13.-To-
DAVIS racing was marked by close and
exciting finishes. With two or three ex-
ceptions, every heat was won by neck
or less. Cotlllon, the favorite in tho 2:l7
class pacing, was forced to travel SIX
miles to win the race. g.t1
Cubanola fell at the three-quarters pole
in the first heat of the 2:oS pace, ara her
driver, Joe Gers, sustained a fractured
collar-bonc Pinchem Wilkes and Miss
Willamont also stumbel over him, and
three horses were distanced. The judges
allowed Miss Willamont to start IN the
next heat. Pnchem Wilkes ,'wasN also
allowed to start, butawas Withdrawn on
account of slight injuries. The race was
wor by Major G. Track fast. The wealth
or was fine. ~
SUMMARIES.
First race, 2:25 pace, purse Sl,OO0-Dl-
rcctum Miller Won the first third and
fourth heats and race; Lineo,, second;
Mary Gordon, third. Best time, 2:0l -.
Second race. 2:29 trotting. purse 81 COO
patchem Maid won the third, fourth and
fifth heats and race; Judge Green, sec
ond; Bessie Brown, third. Best tlme'
o:10 IA.
Third race, 2:OS pace, purse $l50e-Major
C. won two straight heats and race; Cas-
cade. second; Foxe Curd. third. Best
time, 205 IA.
Fourth race, 2:l7 pacing. purse $1,000
Cotillon won the. second fifth and sixth
heats and race; Dutch Mowery, second;
Cysh Jack third. Best time, 2:lo Ia.
Fifth race, %2:23 trotting. purse Sl,ooo-
Kirkwood won two straight heats and
race; Axdelight. second; Great Spirit.
;rJ i'm o,11 1.C.
2:2O trot. wagon, amateur driver-Dr.
Time won two straight heats and race;
Briggs. second; Paclarlc. third. Best time.
b % H.''
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-14
NORFOLK COUNTY
A Real Fight Expected Over the APP,
pointment Of Judges.
lsnaninl tn rho rImes. r1lsratch. :,

(spacia, to The Times. Dispatch,
PORTSMOUTH, VA, October lS.-But
three weeks remains between this date
and the election which IS to be the life
and death struggle between the Straight
outiand Fusion factions Of the Democratic
rarty in Norfolk county.
The prize at stake is the administration
Of the affairs of the richest county III
the State of Virginia, and the battle will
be the fiercest that has ever been waged
between the unrelentlng factions, each
claiming to be more Democratic than the
other.,
The greatest fight Of all will como, be-
fore tho election, when the Electoral
Board meets to appoint the judges OF
posedy or three gentlemen who are ident-
fled with the Fusion side. They are II.
Finley Cromwell. State Senator: DR.. l..
IL Miller and Thomas w. Butt.
The Straightouts have demanded that
they have representatives at the polls and
1t IS for the board mentioned above 10
determine whether or not the demand VIII
be acceded to. The chances are mat II
will not be needed. ~ s3
In that event, every hope of quiet
election will likely have vanished, It is
conceded. Each faction is determined to
win, and tho fight just now hinges around
the one critical question of the appoint
| ment OF these Judges Of election
| The straightout leaders are making
strenuous efforts among their followers
to have such weight put behind the de-
mand that it will be granted. If we are
| robbed of this election" said one of them
| to-day, II will not answer for the conse-
! quences."
| There is no telling what may occur at
| the polls If tho Fusionists fail to grant
| the demand of the Straightouts for
| judges
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-14
HENRY POLITICS
Mr.. Graveys Friends Working for a
SpIendi1 Victory.
fsneciol 10 The Times-Dispatcl

Especial to The Times Dispatch)
MARTlNsVILLE. VA, Oct, l3--Yes-
to-day was a typical October political
court day at the county seat of Henry.
The weather was exceptionally fine and
nearly everybody in the county came to
court, Politics were lively. and so the
crowd was content and enjoyed the day
Thoroughly, w, II. Gravcly, the Demo.
cratic candidate. was nominated without
opposition in tho primary. more than
month ago. c.. .. Drewry and William
NJ. Peyton came out as independent can
didates, but Mr.. Drewry afterwards with
drew in favor OF Mr.. Gravcly. Mr. Pcy-
ton remained in the field. and While his
candidacy is not considered formidable
or as seriously menacing, Mr.. Gravely's
success, the latter's political and personal
friends are working just as II breakers
We're ahead and defeat possible.
George l.. Richardson, Judge n s.
Eairston and Mr. Gravely himself made
telling speeches to a large audience,
which were received with the most UNI
mistakabe evidences Of approval.
In fact, the Peyton, following, Il there
now be any such worth considering, did
not show itsefs
w. p, Lawrence, Republican, Is also
candidate, but 1t is not believed that
he WIN get a hundred votes IN the county
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ID tbcv found him as true as steel at

and they found him as true as steel at
all times.
Mr.. Laubc's only public career was as
a member Of the Board OF Police Com
r,issioners from Monroe Ward, and ne
filed this position In a most admirable
manner for nearly twelve years.
He retired OF his own volltion about n
year ago, owing to failing health, and
could have been reelected indefinitely
had 1t been his wish.
Until his health gave way he was prom
lnent in the Grand Lodge of Eiks, and
was a leader in all the Catholic societies
here About SIX months ago Mr.. Laube
retired from active business, and was
succeeded In his undertaking establish
ment by nephew, Mr.. J. NJ. Kahn.
Mr.. Laube was never married. he
leaves three slstersIas follows: Mrs. John
Leonard, OF New York; Mrs. John kain,
of this city, and Mrs. r. S. Griffin OF
Washington. D. G.
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DEATHS.

ArKINsoS,D October IAN: 1908, II ' la;s6
4, H., ii her residence: ANNlL r. beloved
Wife OF Captain Charles s, Atkinson, 20, xo.th
Funeral from r Tfsde" %sau sS 5s AF HG5s
E ES,s o SafoSs l4h, s 1905 at $50 O'Clock
DE pnIEsr--The funeral OF EMMETT e. ph
PRIEST will take place from his iat tp RTISe
No ,: South Pi nsb street I' samp' &. w.
ana Richmond Ledge, No. I, !. o. o. w. are
requested to attend,
DEGAN.- mt her fathers resdenfsss ;h no,
o;s5 i. H., ANNIE FLORENCE. daughter OF
James r, Dugan In the sixteenth gear OF ne'
rurera! NJ! TAKE PLACE F f5sR s. pa at
eh s15sH T rrenSs ana ucaaananes. to
attend.
LoHMANN,--Dlcd ct her RESIDENCE, Is E ssan
Mars M Mrs nssee ELENoRA LomMANN, In the
Tansre from ssthensn LSh:
ran Church, sixth and Clay streets; 49,. hh!H
"wednesday AFTERNOON, OCTOBER i'u'
4 O'Clock.
ruRNER.--Mrs sARAIl +, IuhS Eh H. r M
WIDOW az Rev. Jesse Turner, entered mo fe"
on Tuesday, October lah <. ~. ,..s
reiiS Is As saa y f.fh Street at aao o'clock
THIS "wednesday AFTERNOON
WARREN, at the residence o. his Sd par =
leigh Street, HOWARD BENJAMIN VAR
;;ES' In the twenty sixth year Of bis ass.
Funeral from RroadStgeet Methodlst Sn nas
nj 4 o'clock THIS "Wednesday AFIEKNIo n,
october l4th. lnteruent H''er we" N'p's'
~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-14
OBITUARY..
Mrs. Sarah H. Turner.

Mrs. Sarah H. Turner. aged 81 years.
prominent Presbyterian minister here.
di0i yesterday afternoon at o'clock
at her residence No. S?2 North Fifth
owing to her great age, Mrs. Turner
has for some time been In falling
health. Her death was due more to
physical collapse than to any disease e.
She spent her long, and useful me e. N N
Richmond. She and her husband We're
among the very founders Of the First
Presbyterian Church and here she held
her menu ership at the, time OF her
death. She was possibly the oldest mem
ber Her husband has been dead
The funeral viii take place from the
conducted by Rev David x. Walthali.
The interment viii be made In shockoe
cemetery, where few burals are now