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New-York tribune., 1904-10-23

ically to the newsstand, bought evening paper,
and followed the bell-boy to his room. The fire,
laid ready for the match, lighted; easy
chair wheeled in front of 1T. He sat down
YEARLY and heavily The light on the table at his
elbow shed its soft glow his haggard features.
He remained mOtionless like a man in a stupOr,
for a long time the terrible words he had heard re-
peatng themselves over and over again IN his con-
fused brain. She hated his home? She had found
him uncomfortable? Such estrangement not
improbable after ALL in absence of three years,
with attractive cultured man. his superior IN
many ways, ready at hand TO teach her to forget
him What wonder that he, the recreant, had
caught her heart in the rebound: But what dupcity
had they both concealed. There not the fainteSt
hint in his letters of the dSlOyalty that under
mining his fidelity; or in hers, that had followed
him, faithful messengers, he had fOndly believed
from port to port beyond the 1t had been a
bitter illusion, and in the fulness of it's promise
his life had fallen into chaos.
He raised his dulled eyes and glanced ndifferenty
the newspaper which he had tossed upon the table
where lay the strong of the drOpght focused
upon its blatant headlines His attention
caught by his wifes and that of Randall 1t
instant before he could collect his dazed wits
Then it flashed upon him that, often happens
he alone had been in ignorance of the sOrdd comedy
the world would choose to regard it. Here, no
doubt, a hint plain that he who might
read. He nerved himself to learn the worst, and
picked up the sheet
Society the qni OiUe ~ the sprghtly para
graph over the entertainment to be given tomorrow
evening at Mrs Barton Spenders for the benefit of
the Flower Mission. The chief interest centers in
the clever skt, The Unequal Match in which Mrs.
Richard Barrett and Mr. Ward Randall take the lead
ing roles. Both known exceedingly clever
amateurs. Mrs Barrett persuaded to appear
only with the utmost urging having, as she said.
long since relinquished such amusement Both may
count upon an enthusiastic reception"
Barrett dashed the paper the table and stood
for second still eying the paragraph that seemed TO
fascinate him. Then he burst into fit of insane and
uncomfortable laughter his reason seemed to have
left him utterly
FooI-idot-dOtardl" " he shouted forgetting that
walls have ears and that hotel corridors al
ways deserted He threw his OvercOat, crushed
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anu IUlll III ilS w q kC.
A man of strong emo
tions, yielding on rare
occasions to swift i'm
pulse, the discovery now
had the effect that
deadly peril sometimes
exertS on tense and sud-
denly Overwr rOug h t
nerves. He had lived a
lifetime within that hour,
and had passed from the
exaltation of expectant
and measureless happi-
ness to the depths Of
misery incalculable. But
with the terrible enlight-
ening there at length
descended upon him a
grim and dogged calm
ness. His mind adjusted
itself swiftly to the situa-
ton, and he t hOugh h t
coOlly and cOllectedly.
Above all, her name must
be shielded. He had
loved her too truly and
tenderly to reveal her
unwOrthiness to t he
world, and he must think
over and plan his reckon
ing with Randall when
his time should come.
He turned away, deaf
ening his ears to the
voices that went on in
passionate appeal and
protest, and left the house
unObserved and as silent
" as he had entered it.
He made his way to an
obscure hotel, where he
determined to hide HIM
self until he could decide
what course he should
pursue. He registered
under an assumed name,
and then dreading the
solitude, walked mechan-
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door and stole into the darkened room. The library
door stood few inches ajar, and as he moved eau
tously toward it he could distinguish the voices.
it Frances speaking, and after pause Randall
replied in tones of intense feeling.
What this they saying-the wife, the
frend-that rooted his feet where he stood, struck
with dumb silence his face blanched as if by the
stroke of sudden deathF
II am not happy" she cried desparingly. II
have known moments happiness since
since married. The hOuse-the whole
PLACES hateful and the thought OF his return IS
uncomfortable"
Unendurable? His return uncomfortable to this
wife whose love he had never doubted any more than
he doubted the fact of his exisence9 The words
beat themselves into his brain-wOrds that
intended for his ear, but which destiny his evil and
relentless destiny. had brought him there leagues
of and miles of land in time to hear, that his life
might be blasted and his soul shriveled within
him
He felt strangely enough, in his dumb and sudden
agony inclination to burst into their presence and
confront them with their hideOus treachery MOI
With the blood congealng his veins, with the icy
sweat standing in drops upon his forehead he would
bear it out, and then have done with the false wife,
the false friend forever.
why do you endure it, them" he heard Randall
ask in the kind gentle that familiar to
him the sound of his voice.
Why? Because | have place to gO / can
do nothing, in my heplessness, but accept the lot
have chosen.
And yet-once-you had another choice Bar
rett started and clutched his hand convusively
"Yes-and, fool, fool that wasl Voluntarily
refused-fe-long happiness, accepting in its stead
lifelong misery"
He could hear the sound of suppressed sobs and,
if he had with his strained and staring eyes,
he knew that Randall had drawn closer.
MY darling! My love- he heard him eXClam
with thrilling tenderness. You know that you
not friendlcss, homeless Here is your home.
Here"
NO. mol Do nearer Do touch mel
Col"
''Neveri No mower on earth"
And thus Barrett, stricken to the soul heard them
recng the Old old story of cruel betrayal confessing
the guilty passion that may have grown, innocently
md in, itc L.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-23

denly burst foTth -H Rate
October with Ill these
twilights on rs head
Standing underDea-h the
bOughS on a cloudy iay
even, and with the uerI-
tent chill as of Nor-mher
IN the air, YOU Vet book
up and have the sense If
August warmth.
Old trees are capable
of maroon, and that TOO
W HE h Is Pertiua1av~
Younger grOwths may
assume this warm color
for a day or Two tlr
they seem incaPa
holding 1t. and soon
into rust and blotch
The mixed brow and
red, which We rar-
maroon, IS wond
striking on a hill
the brilliant light O
during early Nov
In taking an ind-vr.-e
Oak-leaf IN our
ITS red-brown poi-0
SO pronounced tha 2o
are unable To explain ue
the whole forest does
not fairly flash Doubt
less the infinite vara-loa
of visual angles pre- euts
" h ere as grasses sod
gram, each spear beuHu
the same arc to YOU
they bow be fore the
wind. Will flash almost
priSmatiC at times We
know of no color IL the
American forest. EXCEPT
III maroon. that gllSJeu-
The green, to be sun,
flashes after rams bu.
that Is a different thing
from the FURNISHED aspect
To- which attention IS
called
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14
Masters Sale.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF ABBEvILLE.

STATE OE Ii SfAIsOi1I>fh
COUNTY OF ABBEvILLE.
Court of Common Pleas.
James Edgar Smith against J. Altheus
johnson and Observation-Disclosures.
By authority of a Decree of Sale by
the Court of Common Pleas for Abbe-
Vile County, in said State, made in
the above stated case, I will offer for
sale, at public cutlery, at Abbevilie G..
H., s. c., on salesday in January
(3rd) A. D. 1905, within the legal
hours of sale the following described
land to wit: All that tract or
parcel of land situate, lying and being
aforesaid, containing ONE HUN
DRIED and T%hirty-fve and ffty-nine
one hundredths Acres, more or less,
and bounded by lands of John w.
Morroh, Joseph I. Britt and others in
fifteenth township.
Also all that other tract of land in
said State and County containg SEW
ENTY-FIVE and eight-tenths Acres,
more or less, in sixteenth township
and bounded by lands of P. Rosenberg
& Co., Albert Gilbert and others.
Terms of Sale-One-third of the pur-
chase money in cash on day of sale,
and the balance on a credit of n and
two years in equal instalments, with
interest thereon from the day of sale,
to be secured by bond of the purchaser
and a mortgage of the premises sold.
If purchaser fails to comply, premises
RI he resold on same or some subse-
quent salesday, at risk of former pur-
chaser. Purchaser to pay for papers
and recording.
l.. w. Perrin,
Master A. c., s. G..
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Masters Sale.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of Abbeville.
Court of Common Pleas.

Court of Common Pleas.
L. T. Harmon, ct al, as Executors etc.
against Amanda Edmunds and,
observation-disclosures.
By authority of a Decree Of Sale by
the Court Of Common Pleas for Abbe-
vile County, in said State, made in
the shove etated case, I will offer for
sele. ss Paplic Outcry, at Abbeville G.
E., q. O., on Saleday in January 3rd
4. D. 1905, within the legal hours of
sale the following described land, to
wit : All that tract or parcel of land
situate, lying and being in Calhoun
township in Abbeville county, in the
State aforesaid, containing ONEHUN-
DRIED Acres, more or less, and bound
ed by lands Of z McCord, 9. @. Jen-
nings, Little river and known as part
of the Harmon tract.
Terms of Sale-One-half cash, bal
ance on q credit of one year. with in
terest from the date of sale, or for all
cash at the purchasers option. The
credit portion, if any, to be secured by
the bond of the purchaser and q mort
gage Of the premises, said bond and
mortgage providing for ten per cent.
attorneys fees in the event; the same
are collected by suit. Purchaser to
pay for papers.
L.. W. Perrin,
Master A. c., s. G.
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Masters Sale.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of Abbeyille.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of Abbeville.
Court Of Common Pleas.
L. T. Harmon, ct ais, as Executors
and in their own right against
Norfeet Hunter and Milton Hun
ter.-Foreclosure.
By authority of q Decree of Sale by
the Court of Common Pleas for Able
vile county, in said State, made In the
above stated case, I will offer for sale,
at Public Cutlery, at Abbeville c.. H.,
8. c., on Saleday in January (3rdl,
A. D. 1905, within the legal hours Of
sale the following described land, to
wit: All that tract or parcel of land
situate, lying and Being in Abbeville
county, in the State aforesaid, on
Shanklin creek, containing THREE
HUNDRED ACRES, more or less,
bounded by lands of J. s. Harmon on
the north and east, on the south by
lands Of William Harmon and on the
west by the Savannah river.
Also all that tract or parcel of land
located in Abbeville county in said
State containing ONE HUNDRED
Acres, more or less bounded on the
north by lands of Guilford Cade, on
the east by Little river and on the
west and south by lands of Mary Har-
mon.
Terms Of Sale-One-third of the pur-
chase money in cash, and the balance
on a credit of one and two years in
equal Payments, with interest from
the date of sale, or for all cash at the
purchasers option, the credit portion.
If any, to be secured by the bond Of
the purchaser and q mortgage of the
premises sold, said bond and mortgage
providing for the payment of ten per
cent. attorneys fees, in the event said
bond and mortgage should be collected
by suit.
If any of the purchasers at such sale
should fail to comply with the terms
thereof, within M hour from the time
of. said sale, or should fail to give sat
isfactory evidence of intention to COM
ply, the master shall resell the said
premises at the risk of former pur-
chaser or purchasers on the same or
any subsequent day. Purchaser to
pay for papers.
l.. w. Perrin,
Master A.C., sc.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14
A. M, Smith & Co.

We have had q great trade In trunks. blank.
cts. and sample bats but we still have hun.
dreds Of them that must 90 within the Z
few weeks, you cannot AFFORD TO miss THESE
bargaIns-A. NJ. Smith & Co.
Won will ind among our samples some
bandsome black and colored wells also ladies
collars OF every description going at about
half the price you have been paying-A. ID
Smith & Co..
Go 10 A. M. Smith & Co., for knit goods o.
every description for ladies and children
they have them by the undred In samples
and their prices cannot be met.
A small lot OF boys over coats IN sizes IRON
10 IN Ia wears to be closed at a bargain "A. NJ
Smith & Co.
EVERY conceivable kind of comb for the
AIR may be found In our latest shipment o
eamples-A. NJ. Smith & Go.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14
Wednesday, Dec. IA, 1904
Girl Missing.

A young lady Of n age aud az pretty as
q dream, has mysteriouSly disappeared.
When last seen abe made attractive the tobac-
90 booth at the K. OF p. Bazaar. No doubtsome
admiring youth has stolen her away and ne
should not be censured, but as Mr.. James
Roche, In whose place OF business she mas
heretofore resided, is lonely without her. We
would humbly beg the r~eoreaant youth to
return the Liberty Bell Girl to her quarters,
No Questions asked II the youth ohews
Liberty Bell Tobacco"
= J.. F. Bradley.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14
Straight Facts.

A whole lot Of fancy phrases can be written
about remedies, but It takes facts to prove
anything good straight facts. And the
stronesst fact you ever heard iB that Tannopi
line is the best cure for piles on the market. II
cures absolutely. Has q healing, soothing
effect from the start.
All druggists have II for " Wa jar. ASK for
tute. .
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14
Notice.

Notice hereby given that the health OF tht
people OF this county 10 In imminent danger
and must be taken care OF. II has been decid.
ed that every precaution be taken TO prevent
prolonged cases Of pneumonia, grippe, etc
The best thing to do Is TO give q good cough
mixture as soon as the coughs starts. Gel
MORRAY'S FOREGROUND, MULLEN
AND TAR. Only ESQ. q bottle. At all drug.
Rists.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14
Say "Murray's".

When you've got q bad cough just say
thing but Murray's Horehound. Mullen and
Tar you're not getting the best and sures,
cough remedy. Make him give you Murray'e
Acts quicker and you get Q soc. size bottle FOL
$50.
Every druggist has 1t.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14
Mr.. C. III. Pratt Prospecting in hi
AdOpted Home.

Mr.. @. M. Pratt, who left this County fol
Dallas, Texas, has been appointed Deputy
Cotton Weigher Of that city by the County
His bond il fxed at $500, which indicates
that the position is one OF trust. In q state
like Texas where a great deal OF cotton j.
handled at q few centres, the probability is
that cotton weighers are we'll paid.
II 10 pleasant TO note his success, but no less
is expected OF our Abbeviile boys, at home or
abroad.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14
Marriage Of Miss Cromer,

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas T. Cromer OF While
Hall, in Greenwood County, have sent invi-
tations 10 the marriage OF their daughter,
Miss Georgia Cromer, TO Mr.. Hovey, L.
smith, which interesting event takes place
on Wednesday evening December q. 1904.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14
Trespass Notice.

All person are forbidden 10 trespass upon
my land known as the Smith place for pur
pose OF hunting. Anyone violating thlh
law notice will be dealtn With according t.
law, Mrs. Ellen Sherard Thomson.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14
c,erkabtp Examination.

One clerkship in the Engrossing Depart
ment for The 9Th. circuit will be awarded ny
oompetitiye examination TO be held at Bel
ton, 8. c. on Friday Dec. 18th beginning q
so'olock.
Respectfully,
Julius F. Boggs,
Solicitor.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14
New Firm In Town.

Mr.. R. A. Richey has bought out Mr.. NJ. E.
Maxwell on Wilder Block. He Is getting In
new goods daily and will soon I'LL bis store
with the very best assortment Of general
merchandise,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14
Sale Of Personal Effects by Mr.. w. II
l..... Parker.

Elsewhere In this Issue there is an an
nouncemept by o W.. II. Parker that Cd
December 20tn, at eleven O'Clock, he will sell
at his home. various household effects, to
Yether with other personal property.
The public should note the date, as many
valuable household articles will no doubt be
sold al auction on this occasion.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14
At Bethel Church.

There will be q Christmas tree at Bethel
Church Monday afternoon Dec. 26, 1904 For
the benefit Of the school and Sunday school
The public Is cordially invited.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14

The "Crawford" Shoe for
men-Price $500 and $3.50.
Also the "Just Wright" for
$3.50. This pairlbeats them
all. We can suit you in high
grade. medium priced or the
more solid hard service shoes,
P. Rosenberg Go.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14
Money 70 Loan.

have eight thousand (ss. OOO) dollars to loan
on real estate. h A. Richey,
II Abbeville, 8. G.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14
woodmen OF the World Settle Claims
Promptly.

hi. Eugena d. Wardlaw who died Nov. 7th
al his home was insured In the Woodman o
the World for $4,000. He was q member o
by camore Camp, Sharon, s.. G.
4 His insurance was settled promptly, In les
Khan thirty days from date Of his death.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14
Notice.

All persons are forbidden 10 tresspass upon
my land for purpose Of bunting, cutting
Wood. either green or dead wood, anyone
Violating this law will be dealt with accord
ing 10 law. Mrs. l.. E. Edwards.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14

PLEASE YOUR FAMILY and preserve
your houae by painting with L, q NJ. Paint.
It's lead With Zinc. Non-chalkaole.
Money saver. Fullest measure. Takes
least. Call on 2. B. Speed Druggist.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14
To Rent.
Bees for Sale.

A house on Main Street i've rooms and
kitchen. AyyIy 10 Mrs. L. w. Mabry.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14

Salesday Tuesday Jsn.3 rd.
As Monday January 1905, Is a legal holiday
salesdsy Will be Tuesday January 3rd, In
stead,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14

Eleven hives OF bees would prefer to sell all 4
one buyer-W. b. Parker.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14

I If an overooat is what you want
we can please your fancy, and not
rob you either.
P. Rosenberg & Go.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14

Notice.
Builders and contractors should write the
Cook -Dormopy Co.. Fitzgerald, Ga, for Lum'
Der and Shingles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-21
Low Rate Coach Excursion to St. Louis

Worlds Fair. every Tuesday in June.
via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. only
tiae0 round trip. Tickets good going In
day coaches only. limited 20 return ten
days, including date Of sale. Trains wiz
leave Washington. New Jersey Avenue
and c Street al 1905 a. IN. June T. Il.
and Is. can 1T ticket Offices. New York
Avenue and Fifteenth Street, 6lS Penn
sylvania Avenue. and at station. for fGll
particulars.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-21
CONFEDERATE VETS
BEING ENTERTAINED

The members of the Confederate Vet
Grams Association Of the district are
being entertained today by J. J. Oar
hngtOn, at his country home at Hern-
dQns Va. Members OF all the Con-
iederate Associations in the District, in
GLIDING the members of the Daughters
OF the Confede-acy and other similar
organizations, are there
Mr. Darlington IS one of the very few
men who have been honored by the dis
unction of being chosen an honorary
member of the Confederate Veterans
Association of the District of Columbia.
and has always taken an interest. par
ticularly IN the charity work Of the or
ganizatiOn.
For the entertainment Of the veter-
ans. Mr. Darlington provided an old
time Southern barbecue. which was
served in the grove in front Of his
home at Herudon. The party from
Washington left the city at $40 a. m.
and will return at p. m. Ample pro-
vision was made for the transportation
of the picnickers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-21
BRAVE JACK" RODGERS
CAPTURED BY A GIRL

Jack Rodgers. United States deputy
marshal for the Western district of Vir-
ginia, who, for a number of years. has
handled nlJonshiners and other breakers
of the Federal law without fear or favor,
has been captured. bound hand and foot
and gagged. and it was all done by a
nineteen-year-old girl.
Col. S. Brown Allen. the marshal.
who lives in Stanton, as does also Jack
Rodgers. sent for Jack yesterday. The
messenger returned shortly and told
Colonel Allen that Mr.. Rodgers was not
IN town. A telegram from Washington
late in ihe afternoon cleared up the
mystery, and set the whole OF Staunton
gaping.
Jack Rodgers was married.
The blushing bride of the deputy mar
stanton, and considered che Of the
prettiest women in that town. She is
much younger than the bridegroom, who
Las known her ever since she was a
child. Not long ago Mr.. Rodgers, who
had been watching Miss Bethel grow
up, came 20 "A realization OF his feelings
toward her He pressed his suit with
characteristic ardor and at last per
suaded Kiss Bethel TO elope. Accom-
panied b. Miss Lizzie Spiers. Of Coving-
ton, a niece of Mr.. Rodgers, and VIII
Washington on an early train yesterday.
The license was procured yesterday af-
tenOOn and at s o'clock last night the
Rev. DR.. Pitzer married them. The
bridegroom is hfty-One years of age and
he bride nineteen. They left for Bal
timore this morning and will visit Phila-
dolphin before returning 10 stanton
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-21
Hints About Shoes.

The girl who has little money TO spend
viii put IL into shoes or slippers which
she IS confident viii give her two sea-
sons wear. When this plan IS followed
and one pair or two are added each
year she will not only save money, but
her feet will be more comfortable. The
shape Is retained ana the leather not
so susceptible TO scufhing blemishes.
Around mid-June several Of the shoe
shops have a sale when the stock goes
from a half TO a third off. this is the
time 20 buy, when funds are proverbial-
Is low, and ambitions high.
one pair OF yellow shoes, ties, oxford
or pump, one Of canvas and high heel
ed dress slipper Of suede or patent
leather will he sufficient for the aver
age summer girl II her vacation leads
her TO the mountains, or where she
viii give the footwear strenuous serv-
ice, then something in black buckskin
or calfskin in a heavy shoe or tramping
boot viii be required
An always safe motto is TO buy the
slipper most becoming TO your foot,
and one that IS in sufficiently good taste
20 harmonic tastefully with the rest
OF your wardrobe.