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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-02-24

She sank back aOth q moan, fdtnttng.
Of the ordeal. Her poor brain had
striven in vain to invent means by
loved. She had surrendered to the in
evitable because there was Justice in
the claims Of the memorable duke and
his vlndictiye friends. She signed the
decree as IL In q dream, q nightmare,
with trembling hand and broken heart.
His death warrant! And yet, like all
others, she believed him guilty-guilty
for her sake!
MizroX n his friends departed in
triumph, revenge written on every face.
She walked blindly, numbly, to her
room, assisted by her uncle, the count.
Without observing her aunt or the
Countess Dagmar, she staggered TO the
window and looked below. The AK
phainians were crossing the parade
ground jubilantly. Then came the clat-
ter of a horses hoof, and Captain Quin-
nox, with the fatal papers in his pos
session, galloped down the She
clutched the curtains distractedly and,
leaning far forward, cried from the
open window:
equinox! Quinnox! Come back! I
Forbid forbid! Destroy those pa
pers, Quinnox!"
But Quinnox heard not the pitiful
wall. Seeing him disappear down the
avenue, she threw her hands to her
head and sank back with a moan, faint
Ing. Count Halfont caught her In his
arms. 1t was nightfall before she was
fully revived. The faithful young
countess chung to her caressingly, low
ingly, uttering words Of consolation
until long after the shades Of night had
dropped. They wero alone in the prin-
cess boudoir, seated together upon the
divan, the tired head of the one resting
YEARLY against the shoulder Of the
other. Wide and dark and troubled
were the eyes of the ruler of Grau-
stark.
An attendant appeared and an
nounced the arrival Of one Of the
American gentlemen, who insisted on
seeing her royal highness. The card
OH the tray bore the name of Harry
Anguish. At once the princess was
a-flutter with eagerness and excite
ment.
anguish! Show him to this room
quickly! oh, Dagmar, he brings word
from him! He comes from himl Why
Is he so slow2 Ach, I cannot waltz
Far from being slow, Anguish was
exceedingly swift fin approaching the
room to which he feared admlttance
might be denied.
TELL me! What is it?' she cried as
he stopped in the center of the room
and glared at her.
81 don't care whether you like 1t, and
1t doesn't matter IL you are a princess"
he exploded, there are q few things
rm going to say TO you. First, I want
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-02-24
For


From EARLY Breakfast to Late Supper we can
Supply all the Heart or Palate can Wish.
Candies, Fruits, Nuts fresh and whole
some, all kinds; Malaga Grapes and
Raisins, ours are the finest, great big
lusters; Figs and Dates also.
Kennedy Bros.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-02-24

to know what kind Of a woman you are
to throw into prison a man like-like-
oh, 1t drives me crazy to think OF It'll
1 don't care If you are insulted. He's
n friend of mine, and he is no more
guilty than you are, and 1 want to
know what you mean by ordering his
arrest"
Her lips parted as If to speak, her
face grew deathly pale, her fingers
clutched the edge Of the divan. She
stared at him %piteously, unable to
move, to speak. Then the blue eyes
filed with tears, n sob came to her
lips, and her tortured heart made a
last brave effort at defense.
"I-I-Mr. Anguish, you wrong mel
p She tried to whisper through
the closed throat md stiffened lips.
Words failed her, but she pleaded with
those wet, imploring eyes. His heart
melted, his anger was swept away in
n twinkling. He saw that he had
wounded her most unjustly.
You brute!" Kissed the countess,
with flashing, indignant eyes, throwing
her arms about the princess and draw
Ing her head to her breast.
cOISlNc me-, lie CTleu, SlDklnS 10
lis knee before the princess, shame
and contrition in his face. 81 have
been half mad this whole day, and l
have thought harshly Of you. / now
see that you are suffering more in
tensely than 1. 1 love Lorry, and that
is my only excuse. HeTis being foully
wrongcd, your highness, foully wrong
ed"
81 deserve your contempt after all.
Whether lie be guilty or innocent, 1
should have refused to sign the decree.
1t is too late now. l have signed away
something that is very lear to me-his
life. You are his friend md mine. Can
you tell me what he thinks Of me-
what he says-how he feels?" She
asked the triple question breathlessly.
"He believes o were forced into
the act, and said as much to me. AS
to how he feels, l can only ask how
you would feel IL you were in his
place, innocent and yet almost SURF Of
conviction. These friends OF Axphain
will resort to any subterfuge now that
II of their. number has staked his
life. Mark my word, some one will de-
Hberatcly swear that he saw Grepfall
Lorry strike the blow, and that will be
as villainous q lie as man ever told.
What l am here for, your highness, Is
to ask If that decree cannot be with
drawn"
alas, it cannot! 1 would gladly or
der his release if 1 could, but you can
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-02-24

see what that would mean &c us-a
war, Mr.. Anguish" she sighed misera-
bly,.
But o will not see an innocent
man condemned?" cried he, again in
dignant.
II have only your statement for that,
sir, If you will pardon me. 1 hope from
the bottom of my heart that he did
not murder the prince after being hon
orably challenged"
"He is no coward!' Numbered An
guish, startling both women with his
vehemence. IL say he did not kill the
prince, but I'll stake my life he would
have done so had they met this morn
ing
"He may be able to clear himself"
suggested the countess n~ervously.
"And he may not; so there you have
1t. What chance have two Americans
over here with everybody against usT'
"Stop! You shall not say that! He
shall have full justice at any cost, and
there is one here who is not against
him!' cried the princess, with flashing
eyes.
III am aware that everybody admires
hlm UeCduSe lie nus uOuc pluuStuih a.
service In Kidding it of something OBJ
n%oxious-a prospective husband. But
that does not get him out of Jail"
"You are unkind again." said the
princess slowly. al chose my husband,
and you assume much when you init
mate that 1 am glad because he was
murdered"
do not be angry" cried the count
ess impatiently. I'VE all regret what
has happened, and 1, for one hope that
Mr.. Lorry may escape from the tower
and laugh forevermore at his pursuers.
If he could only dig his way out"
The princess shot n startled look to-
ward the speaker as Il new thought en-
tered her wearied brain. A short, in
voluntary gasp told that it had lodged
and would grow. She laughed at the
idea of an escape from the tower, but
as she laughed n tiny spot OF red began
to spread upon her cheek and her eyes
glistened strangely.
Anguish remained with them for half
an hour. When he left the castle, it
was with n more hopeful feeling in his
breast. In the princess bedchamber
late that night two girls in loose silken
gowns sat before a low fire and talked
Of something hat caused the countess
to tremble with excitement when first
her pink checked sovereign mentioned
it in confidence.
(TO BE C~ONT1NUED.)
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-02-24
Is the Atlantic Coast Line a Public
Enemy?


The new five hour schedule between
Charleston and Columbia appears en-
tirely too fast for the Atlantic Coast
Line Railways train between Charles
ton and Greenviile-a train which
passes through Laurens once in a
while. Leaving Charleston one must
get up very early to come to Laurens,
say about S o'clock. The train leaves
at 9 o'clock. Last week q Laurens man
left Charleston on this train. 1t crept
along for four miles and then stopped
10 minutes. 1t stopped again after an
eight mile lap. Thirty two miles from
Charleston, at q lovely spot called
Monk Corner, undoubtedly the pref
tiest place in all this 'Southland," the
train halted to allow the passengers to
enjoy the scereny and breathe the sal
ubrious air. 1t was one Of those quiet,
calm Sunday mornings when the quiet
and calm r Infectious, to railway
trains, After loafing an hour and per-
uniting two freight trains in front and
a pluttercratic "toorist" train from
Florida to get out of the way, the start
was made for Sumter. The usual rest
was had at Lanes and the train ar
rived at Sum er in the course OF time
wheSe 1T remained less than an hour.
Notwithstanding this, it was two hours
late on arrival at the new station in
Columbia. Only seven hours were con-
sumed between Columbia and Charles
ton, q distance of about 1877 miles. Had
there been any accident, the trip might
have been less speedy, The schedule Of
the Soutt ern railway between Charles
ton and Columbia, practically the same
distance, calls for four hours. On this
beautiful Sabbath the Coast Line train
travel ed at the rate of nearly 20 miles
the hour; so fast indeed that 1t ran over
acow. Fortunately, as we have said, no
accident occurred. Could IL be forgot
ten that this train is sometimes late on
week days, several times and mostly,in
fact the explanation mighs be that the
Coast Line has scruples against Sunday
travel. 1t would be a sin to describe
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-02-24
NOTICE. NOTICE.

The County Board Of Equalization is
hereby called to meet at the Auditors
office, on Saturday, the 9th of Febru-
airy at Ill O'Clock to get returns and
transact such business as may como
before them.
The Township Board OF Assessors is
called to meet at their usual places of
meetings In their respective Town
ships on Tuesday, the 1st day of March
to canvass returns
@. A. POWER,
County Auditor.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-02-24
THE DEATH

A little thing sometimes re sults in
death. Thus a mere scratch, insight
ficant cuts or puny boils have paid the
death penalty. 1t Is wise to have Buck
lens Arnica Salve ever handy. It's
the best Salve on earth and will pre-
vent fatality, when Burns, Sores, Ul-
cers.and Piles threaten. Only 25 cents
at Laurens Drug Co. and w. w. Dod-
son. .,.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-02-24
HOME PEOPLE ENDORSE
OUR NEW DISCOVERY.
Nathre's Remedy.

For all Blood Diseases, Itcbings,
Pimples, Eczema, Swellings or Often
sive eruptiOns. Will you test 1t at our
risk? A guarantee goes with each
bottle at the Laurens Drug Co. and
DIR. w. w. Dodson's.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-02-24

WV VI
Commissioners at It's annual meeting
on January 6, 1904, for the ensuing
year as provided by law:
Foot Peddlers, medicine or mer-
chandise, 10 90
Peddlers, horse team, ......... 40 90
Peddlers, 2 horse team, ,....... so 90
Stove Range or other Stoves, LIST
wagon, rs 90
Each additional wagon, ..... ...... 80 90
CLOCKS, one team, ....... 80 GO
Each additional, ...... ........... 80 90
lightning Rods, LIST wagon, ....... so 90
each additional. ... 80 90
Spectacles, foot, 30 90
|Spectacles, with team, 10 90
Sewing machine, one wagon,.... 10 90
Each additional, so 90
Piano, organ, l horse team,..... 100 90
Piano, organ, 2 horse team,..... $50 90
License issued will be good until De-
cember 81, 1904. The word age
means any vehicle used in the traffic.
1t Is the duty of magistrates and con-
stables to demand of any peddler his
license and to arrest any peddler not
having license, except persons exempt
by law.
III, b. HUMBERT,
Supervisor, l.. G..
.,,.,.. Messer Babb,
..,,.. John H. Hunter,
County Commissioners.
j. ID. Mock, Clerk.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-02-24
GA. - Y "a.
Bears the n The Kind You Have Always BOugb
signature Of &xHAAIzm
COUNTY LICENSE.

The following License Feesfor hawk
ers and peddlers for Laurens County
was adopted by the County Board of
Commissioners at its annual meeting
on January 6, 1904, for the ensuing
year as provided by law:
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-11-26
CAUGHT the Women.

Ralph Hulse, who is running for as.
semblyman in Trenton, N. j., has
made tremendous hit with the WON.
en- of his district While helping his
wife with the family washing one day
last week he attempted to empty tub
of water, but slipped and fell, sprain.
ing his back severely. He was to have
attended political meeting that night,
but was unable to do so, being con.
fined to bed. A brother spellbinder ex.
planned his absence, whereupon all the
women present decided that such a
husband should be elected. They are
row working hard in the injured man s
behalf
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-11-26
Girl Caught a Shark

After about ten minutes had been
passed in watching the battle of the
shark to get out to deep water again,
a little bare-legged girl, sunburned
and golden-haired, came down to the
shore. For a minute or two she
watched with the others and then
without the slightest hesitation
walked by herself right out into the
water up to her knees, selected her
opportunity and caught the shark by
the tail. Without more ado she logged
the fish up on the beach and dropped
it on the sand, while the crowd of
men gasped in establishment at her
nerve.
After the whole thing was over,
nearly every one in the crowd was
able to explain that the shark was
only dog shark" not of the man.
eating species and perfectly harmless.
The shark measured about four feet
long and was an usiy-looking fish, 1:
he was harmless.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-11-26
Joke Turned Out Well

A reader of the "Odd Tales of the
Town" who is a subscriber to the
London Times, which, just now, is
republishing items that appeared in
that paper 100 years ago to a day,
sends the following as sample, says
the Baltimore Sun:
Some ill-timed pleasantly was
played off few days ago at Brighton
on a respectable law officer and his
wife, who have made a summer ex-
cursion there. An invitation. couched
in due form and bearing all the marks
of authenticity, was sent to them de-
string their company at the pavilion
in the evening. The gentleman and
lady, Justly proud Of the distinguished
honor thus conferred on them-they
knew not how-attended at the ap-
pointed hour and were ushered into
the saloon, in which were many per-
sons Of fashion, to whom they were
wholly unknown. Some embarrass-
ment necessarily ensued, but it was
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-11-26

tuberculosis causes annually more
than 10000 deaths in the United
States at the average of 35 years. At
this age the normal after-lifetime Is
about 80 years, so that the real loss
of life covered, measured in time, is
represented by 100000 years per an
mum. If we assume that the net
value of year of human life after
the age of 35 years is at least $50,
the real loss to the nation resulting
from the disease Ga large proportion
of which is known to be needless)
may be estimated at s240,O00,OOO per
annum.
These astounding and almost in
comprehensive figures are far from
being an exaggeration, but let us as
sumo that only one-half of this NOR
tally is preventable, and we have a
net possible saving to the nation OF
$120,000,000 per annum. This esti-
mate does not take into account the
social, moral and sentimental value
of at least 100000 lives, which, under
different conditions, might reasonably
hope to continue for many years.
The mortality from tuberculosis is,
therefore, problem compared with
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-11-26

When the Democratic convention of
the LIST congressional district met at
Ocean City an incident occurred that
made some ten or fifteen sturdy men
feel somewhat small, says the Balti-
more Sun. 1t was about 10 o'clock on
the morning Of the convention that
some one standing on the porch of
the Plimhimmon hotel saw an I'M
usual object in the ocean not far from
the shore The attention of several
other persons was attracted, and in a
few minutes the cry went up, "A
shark A shark!" and there was
rush for the beach. When the crowd
arrived within about thirty feet of the
waters edge the great fish could be
plainly seen floundering about in the
shallow water, each wave bringing it
closer into the shore. Not a man in
the crowd cared to abridge the dis
lance between him and the shark. and
each time the waves rolled the flsh
toward the shore there was a hurried
retreat.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-11-26
journalism in Alaska.

This Office extends it's most sincere
thanks to Mr.. and Mrs. d. w. Harvey
for large jar Of Alaska bog apple
preserves, gathered and put up by
them at Tyonic last year. Mrs. DR.. A
e. Burns also remembered the Gate
way family with generous supply OF
salmon, while others, whose names
cannot be recalled, have added a gen
erous quantity of native products in
appreciation and as proof that the
finest and best is here and only re
quires going after. Thus the pathway
of life is smoothed, and even a news
paper man can realize that there is
some joy in living, especially in o
country teeming with natural luxuries
and necessities.-Seward Gateway.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-11-26

Two New York girls, near friends,
fell in love with the same young man.
If any one should think for a moment
that any censure attaches to him,
let it be said that he was not at
all to blame. The girls are both so
lovely that it is absolutely impossible
for any man who has the use OF his
eyes to meet them and not capitulate
at once. They got to comparing notes
the other day. Finally one OF the
girls vowed that the young man con-
cerned cared more for her than he did
for her chum, who promptly asserted
that the reverse of the proposition
was true.
They agreed to test it, and soon hit
upon a plan. Each was to write the
young man a note asking him to call
at a certain hour. And, seeing that
he could not obey both commands at
once, it was to be conclusive proof
that the girl whom he favored was
in possession of his heart. After this
they felt better
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-11-26
=7sI!lss2
Cost Of White Pla que

which all other social problems of a
medical character sink into signifi-
canoe, and it is safe to say that the
possible prevention of large portion
of the mortality from this disease is
Justly deserving Of the solicitude, the
active personal interest and liberal
pecuniary support of all who have the
real welfare of the people of this ma
ton at heart.
Biggs estimates that New York city
sustains an annual economic loss of
23,OO0,000, and that the nation at
large must sustain an annual loss OF
S30,000,0O0 because of tuberculosis.
There are nearly 10000 deaths from
consumption in New York city. Sew
en- thousand persons died in Illinois in
1903, half Of them between the ages
of 20 and 80 years, while the esti-
mated loss to the state alone, because
of this disease, was 100000, and
the medical authorities of that state
have found that consumption is re-
sponsible for more deaths than
typhoid fever, scarlet fever, diph-
iberia, all forms of bronchitis, influ-
enza, measles and smallpox combined.
New York Medical Journal.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-11-26
President SkiIIfuI With FoiIs,

According to Generso Pavese, said
to be the champion fencer of the
world, President Roosevelt has more
ability with the foils than many of the
foreign ministers and attaches in
Washington who have handled the
flexible steel rods since their youth.
Signor Pavese has been instructing
the president for the past year, and
declares that he is his aptest pupil.
For a time the lessons have beer dis
continued, he says, but they will be
resumed about the middle of Deem
Der. "Mr. Roosevelt" says the fenc-
ing master, sis wonderfully quick and
is finely developed physically. His
arms are rounded and sinewy-in fact,
he is a perfect specimen of man
hood"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-11-26

increased to a tenfold degree when
they were announced to the illustrious
master of the house, who had no rec
objection either of his guests or the
invitation in his name. An explana-
ton ensued, when his royal highness,
with all that urbanity which distin-
cuisines him as the most finished
gentleman in Europe, was pleased to
declare that he felt himself much in
debted to the ingenious person who
(by forging his invitation, in order,
perhaps, to sport with their feelings)
had afforded him the pleasure of their
society and acquaintance, however I'M
expected and that he was perfectly
happy in the opportunity Of receiving
them. His royal highness conducted
himself toward them during the whole
of the evening with the most liberal
and marked attention, and thus con-
verted a rencontre, which was pro-
duced by the most malignant motives,
into source of honor and perfect sat
isfaction."
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-11-26
A Test Of DevOti n

Just as their decision was reached
the subject of their dispute happened
along. He spoke to them for mo-
ment, but about all he had to say was
that he had lost his umbrella and was
looking for it.
The girls then adjourned to their
respective homes to write the notes,
which were both to the effect that
they wanted him to call that evening.
When No. / was safely ensconced in
her boudoir she made up her mind
that she would win, even If she had
to stretch matters little. Therefore
she indited this note:
Dear Fred-I am very sick. Per-
haps | may die. Come this evening"
The time of trial arrived, and, re-
markable as it may seem, Fred called
on No. 2. The explanation OF the
whole matter, however, is contained
in the other note Fred got. 1t ran
thus:
Dear Fred-Come up tonight. I've
got your umbrella"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-11-26
THE LITTLE ANIMALS


The bay mare stands at my kitchen
door,
And sauciy shakes her head
For q bite OF apple. pinch of salt
Or a sugared crust of bred.
But, oh, for the little wooden horse
l found in a corner to-day,
And the little groom that straddled him
And rode him out to play!
Old Rover maps on the shaded porch.
While his great. brown. kindly eyes
Follow me to the garden gate
And back to my bread and pies.
But. oh, for the cotton dog on wheels
That romped on the velvet floor,
And the little master that shall come
And play with him no more!
The Spanish cock with the crimson comb.
When he hears my feeding call,
He answers with a flap of wings
And a crow from the garden wall.
But. oh, for the plaster cock that crowed
When my baby pressed the spring
NV tiny poultryman that hauled
Him round upon string!
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1904-11-26
FaIlacies About the Moon.

The moon is the most powerful
agent in producing the tides on the
earth; it also produces some slight
variations in the earth's magnetism
says st. Nicholas. So far as science
has been able to investigate there is
absolutely no change in the weather
although half or more of mankind
seem to believe that the moon does
have some control over the weather
All such beliefs, including the time
for planting gardens and for going
fishing. are mere superstitions-th
survivals of an age of ignorance.