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The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-06
CHAPTER II.

arriving at the picturesque l1Itle
city of Chattanooga. nesting in the
shadows of old Lookout Mountain, at
whose base flowed the waters of the
Tennessee river, hastened to the
postofiice to see IL Valdermere had re-
ceived my letter.
The letter had been called for, but
no notice Of the recipient had been
taken by the clerk-the name of Val
dermere was unknown to the function
aries. or to the city directory, and,
after an exhaustive inquiry, left in
despair.
AS I approached the entrance to a
large building which bore the sign of
an inn, l was accosted by man of
singular appearance-singular be-
cause unlike the ordinary citizen one
meets with in towns, villages or even
cities.
Dark, thin, alien-a voice trained, a
hand long and nervous, an eye sinis-
ter, cold and calculating, nose-or
more accurately a beak-thin and
hooked, a brow so marked by long
black streak of hair as to resemble
a black line across his forehead.
Touching me slightly with his bony
hand, he said:
Your pardon, sir!"
turned full upon him, repelled by
his evil look.
"You are in search Of friend" he
said, Il might serve you, sir, heard
you make an inquiry Of the postmas-
ter"
did not remember his presence,
but replied:
81 am in search of Jean Valdez
mere"
He started, his eyes dancing in a
sinister way, as l mentioned the
name of Valdermere.
do you know the MANI" asked.
81 have seen him." he replied.
where then is he?" inquired,
thinking perhaps he had left the city
before my arrival.
1--WE seen him in Europe. in Africa,
in Asia, in America, and in fact every
where"
"Ah! I see. you are a foreigner
but not English"
mo, l am not English he said,
and his thin pale lips parted, betray-
II L
turned to leave him, but he drew
me aside.
"One moment" he said.
stood waiting, while he drew from
his pocket gold ring, set with a
strange looking black stone. l at
once recognized 1t as a counterpart
of ring had often seen on the fin
ger of Valdermere
when you find man wearing that
ring" he said, gazing fixedly at me,
you will find a man that knows Jean
Valdermere."
"Ah! then you belong to the same
order?"
II do" he replied.
And the ring is the insignia of the
order"
Exactly. have you a duplicate?"
No" l hastily replied, for l am
not yet member
"Ah. an applicant?"
bowed.
Have you password, or a paper
to identify your"
produced the memorandum, and
he eagerly examined every letter, and
every line of writing with a care that
l thought very exacting, but as he
was member of the order, and as |
knew the extreme secrecy to which
members were sworn. / never once
questioned his right to know all that
could impart
After | had examined the ring, !
felt that l might speak unreservedly
to this man, whose uncanny appear
ance only strengthened his right in
my eyes.
Thinking him an envoy of Valdez.
mere. felt relieved to be guided by
his advice.
Then you are an envoy of Valdez
mere?" l said.
Can you doubt it?" and he held
forth the ring. which | perceived was
much too large for his talon-like fin
ger.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-06

base hits in the Eastern league this
season. The ex-Pirate has cracked
out IL such hits. Murray, of Buffalo,
Loudenslager, of Rochester shd
Thoney and Frick, of Toronto, are tied
for second honors with eight.
Jesse Burkett is not back number
with the bat in the New England
league. He leads that organization
with hitting average of .317.
The Newark club has signed out,
fielder Walter Brodie, late of Provk
dence. ana has released Pitcher
Clancfy.
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BLEW UP HIS OWN HOUSE.

The late Daniel " Colclazier, whose death &C.
Cured the other day. a conspicuous figure
during the confederate attacks on Washington
during the civil Mr.. Colclazier and his fam
lily then lived on his farm not far from Fort
Stevens. On the advance of the confederates he
hastily brought his family to the city, and then
Immediately returned to the fort. BY that time
the guns of the fort were in action and the enemy
was approaching. Mr.. Coclazer noticing a con
federate ammunition wagon his house and
observing that one of the union guns was idle
went to the commanding officer and volunteered
10 work 1t. saying that he had had experience in
inat line as militiaman. His offer was accepted
and he trained the gun on his own house. which
with few shots demolished
When President Lincoln came upon the scene
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Coclazier man not unifo edati
Sent ta n war the following morning This
'A' S'Si"N'ei was
On occasion when
ten he
near the soldiers home Mr. Lincoln of
me mounted with
dbe
N e'NNON 0AS ''e0''
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-06
BANK LAW TO BE RlelDLy ENFORCED

Directors of national banks who by constant
ly ignoring the law threaten the solvency of the
banks with which they are connected, are to be
made examples of by the treasury department
Hereafter the law regulating the making of loans
by national banks is to be rigidly enforced i'd the
hrst bank that willfully and fagrantly violstes
will have its charter forfeited. This statement
was made by treasury official the other day
while discussing the failure of a Massachusetts
national bank.
The downfall of this bank due to ag-
gravated trouble Of which a surprisingly large
number or other banks are guilty-excussive
loans to bank directors and officers.
The admission made at the treasury de-
partment that two-thirds of the banks habtually
disregarded the limitations of the law in regard
the amounts of loans ma ha aada Int
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-06

sweeping. spanking andp performing
incident TO children
ASS
omen haven
bookkeepe
thousands OF achieved
-~.N'N
official
Who
number
These are of the leaeng
4S
will is
The out OF
atwg i'm
ng " ~
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Our Washington Letter
Story of Secretary Taft Who Will Enter the Presidential Race
Comptroller to Rgdy Enforce National Banking
Notes Of Interest

WASHINGTON.-The rumor of Secretary
Tafts presidential ambitions is again broad AL
though no authorized statement making known
his candidacy has been given by the
ponderous head of the war department, the story
that he will seek the Republican nomination at
the next convention is circulated with great regu-
larity.
The present says the secretary is
about to decline the offer of seat the sli-
preme bench, made to him some time ago. and
that he will then enter the field for the nomina-
tion.
Speaking of the big the secretary recalls
the following story: certain colonel in the
army within two years of the retiring age, was
ordered to the Philippines. He didn't want to go.
He thought it ungracious the part of the war
department to send him far away when he
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-06

in Her Majestys service in India?"
Il have told you as much" said.
'And yet l knew 1t before"
you knew my fathers history?"
'Tn part"
How in part?"
HE married a Jewess at the ex-
pense of his estates, as he was dis
owned for this act by his father"
Proceed"
There was a strong anti-semitic
movement against him, but he stood
firm, and driven to despair he cook to
the army, and his distinguished SER
vices are now matters Of English his
toy"
"Ah!" said. positively relieved
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-06
STRANGE OCCUPATIONS OF WOMEN.

Someone with talent for figures and an
earnest interest in the sex has been raking over
the last government census and extracting there
from bundle of statistics showing some of the
strange occupations in which the women of
country engaged.
brief glance at this interesting list is
enough to reform any mere man who might have
thought that woman is "frail critter," only fit
for fancy feather stitching and similar dainty
pursuits, and entitled to the gentle considera
tion of the sterner sex.
The has surely arrived" and no longer
stands in need of protection when it is stated
that about onethird of the adult women in the
United States earning their own living not
counting those who surely earning a living
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-06

o out
a he
very nice thing to allow the colonel who served the country well for
Secretary Taft
about long service
Then, a one of hems sad
in
be is He S
we are he cantH over there
We?
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1906-08-02
clubmen Meet Andrews,

Chairman Wesley r. Andrews, OF the
Republican State Committee, has had
several conferences with officers Of the
State League. and he is heartily CO.
operating in their efforts to get the
active Republicans of the state to in
terest themselves in the election of del
egates to the convention by their holaa
clubs.
Ii is pointed out that President
Roosevelt has from the outset OF his
political cato looked upon the Re-
publiccn c!ass IS powerful factor IN
the winn'sg Cf campaigns. and he has
never missed an opportunity to com
mend the work of the vigorous ara
D. rrassiye young Americans who are
I, bone and sinew of the Republican
L.esgue of the Nation.
In his last national campaign the
president insisted that the Republican
najional committee must give every
confederation to the young men Wh5
Were in charge of the organization Of
Rep ih!ican clubs throughout the coun-
try. under the auspices of the National
LEAGUE, and he has since attributed
mucA of the glory of the victory III
that campaign to the Young Repubi'
cans who marched behind the club ban
ners on. which were inscribed the words
"Roosevelt Protection and Prosper
ity."
What DO farmers, and particularly
grange farmers. think of an aGricul-
tural paper that deems the g''aI sc OF
SO lit;l" Importance rs TO v,& give Il
paraG +ph about farme, ; ','m MIA
ton wilh eo0Go0 ,nembers9 same Of
the gliorIUral papers w ct tse,r
eyes open later On.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1906-08-02

The oranges are booming on all sides.
rye classes Of candidates are being
ia.aa.ai Exercises are being made
alIag,ye, Business and pleasure are
cumh.-eI in the meeting The afro
Lave the consciousness Of heloH@ing /,
Gn or,ar tlat commands the respectful
attention of the natien They begin to
understand the immense power that
could be eNcated by a farmer organiza
ton tbat, embracing the majority o.
tae farm population and rising above
all mere sect tianaiism and craftsmanship,
r3u,d demand OF the national and
s,ltu governments the same rights and
-ivii scs ~: le soil tjlcrs that are
vvj vitho"t qrestion TO other citizens.
segp thc grange growing and moying.
is .,rcaay Il power in the land, and
ma BE aad VIII be made infinitely
a'ar no.~aful than it now is.-New
\ Ak #aIHer
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The grange at North Village. Nc,
/ IS recently erected a new grange hall
ghe building is SO by ~ feH with Il
'nt wing Icy 81 feet 1t is two
t1l onc-half stories with basement.
/ is sell provided wish all the equip
renfs for a convenient grange hall, in
"rdng kitchen closets cloai,rooms
a dining ha,l Tho latter Is 33 by IS
!.at The lower room i; Intended for
n ..c meetings ana Is provided with a
Tge The whole structure cost ap-
rSimately $1,000
Nary u Lee, Superintendent grange
course in agriculture and domestic sci
cucn in Ohio, viii give a demonstration
lecture on sanitation and ventilation
before National Association of Farm
5l Institute Workers at New Orleans
r. November.
The Republican state organization
proposes to give every assistance and
eacouragement to the young Republi-
cans Of Pennsylvania to make the COM
ing convention of the State League of
Republican Clubs one of the most suc-
saful in the history of the League
The convention, which viii be held
81 Easton next month, promises to be
one OF The largest held in recent years,
and the local committee Of arrange
ments is planning an exceptionally
good program for the entertainment of
tie delegates and other guests who
will visit their city during the con-
yention week
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-11-10
PEOPLES FORUM
Continued from first page

tNOAll4lIlICQ IL Jill III - page
cial features enough to supply that
want which has long been needed By
many of our fellow Democrats Here
we can discuss the important ques-
tons now staring us in the face, both
locally and nationally Thus we can.
to great extent. eliminate Curb
stone" and public place discussions.
SO that when we exercise the grand
prerogative OF casting our ballot, we
can do so intelligently and with true
miudfulness that we are Democrats.
In the absence Of the last president
Of the aforesaid club, and with the
authority invested in me by the last
Ist president, | now ask all Dem
ocrats, who desire to assist in this re-
organization, to meet at The Times
office next Thursday, November
18th. at 8 o'clock p. IN. from thence
to repair to place already secured
for holding a meeting.
Now. do not hold back, but come
forward and let us form a nucleus for
club organization that may spread
throughout our Commonwealth, for
the never-ending existence OF q gov
eminent for the people, OF the peo-
pie and by the people.
Yours truly,
w A. AIOFFETT.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-11-10

FOR Cheap for cash, upright
piano. IA octave; Vose s Sons
make; apply Times office.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-11-10
CHEAP.

Good mules for sale cheap by The
Greenville Ice and Coal CO.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-11-10

FOR SALE-One car No. 3 shingles,
at $3.50 per thousand. w. H. Fitz-
gerald, Rosedale, Miss II--tf
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-11-10

WANTED-2o Saleslaides at the
Fair next Thursday.
WANTED.-2o Salesladies at the
Fair next Thursday.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-11-10

WANTED-Three rons for light
housekeeping; apply to this Office.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-11-10

WANTED-Fifty men to call at
Isadore's Saloon Monday morning
at o'clock and get q package Of
Red Devir' for 5 cents. Its a good
chew
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-11-10

FOR RENT-House or rooms at
once: all modern conveniences !:
on street car line; No. 500 South
Broadway. II-Io-3t
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1906-11-10

WANTED-You to know that the
Princess Rink IS open afternoons
for the benefit of ladies and children.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
Airs: Bessie Maslev

To be such a successful wife, to re-
tain the love and admiration of her
| husband. to inspire him to make the
most of himself, should be a woman's
constant study.
If a woman finds that her energies
are tagging, that she gets easily tired,
dark shadows appear under her eyes,
| she has backache, headaches, bearing
down pains, nervousness, irregularities
or the blues, she should start at once
| to build up her system by tonic with
specific powers, such as Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
Following we publish by request a
| letter from young wife:
Dear Mrs Pinkham:
"Ever since my child was born have suf-
| fered, as hope few women ever have with in
| fammation, female weakness, bearing-down
palms. backache and wretched headaches. 1t
affected my stomach SO | could not enjoy my
| meals, and half my time was spent in bed
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
made me well woman, and feel so grateful
that am glad to write and tell you of my
marvellous recovery. 1t brought me health,
new life and vitality Mrs. Bessie Ainsley,
81 South 10th Street. Tacoma, Wash.
What Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound did for Mrs. Ainsley it will
do for every sick and ailing woman.
If you have symptoms you don't I'M
derstand write to Mrs. Pinkham,
daughter-in-law of Lydia e Pinkham,
at Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free and
always helpful.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Schedule in Effect Jan. 8 1905
Leave Charlottesville as follows;


NOS. daily, 1901 p. m. Locator Charlotte
md way stations.
No. 70, daily, I.i3 p. m. Washington and
Florida Limited. Through coaches and
sleeper co Columbia, Savannah and jackson
vile; week DAYS parlor car to Pinehurst;
dining car service.
o.55, ddaily, z.O7 p. m. q. S. Fast Mail,
first class coaches and drawing room sleep
er to New Orleans; dining car service.
9:35 p. m-week days SOuthern's Palm Linn
ite d, sold Pullman. electric lighted train.
Through sl9epers to Aiken, augusta and
Florida points SO. Ry. dining car service.
No. 80, daily, l0.3S p. m. NEW YORK and
ATLANTA EXPRESS. tiTst-class coach to
Atlanta; sleeper to Columbus, Ga, Mondays
Wednesdays and Fridays. Sunset Route;
Tourist Sleeper from Washington to San
Francisco.
No. 80, daily, 12.45 a. m. NEW YORK AND
FLORIDA EXPRESS Through sleepers anu
coaches TO Columbia; savannah and jack
sonville; through sleeper to Augusta and
Tampa; dining car service la carte
NO. Al, daily. LU5 d. IN. New York ana
Memphis Limited via Lynchburgl first
class coach and Sleeping car to Roanoke
Knoxville, Chattanooga ana Memphis.
Sleeper to New Or cans Dining car service
No. 81, daily, l.IS a. m. asnlnston and
Southwest-Ir Limited; all Pullmab train
club and observation cars TO Atlanta and
Macon; sleepers to Nashville, Atlanta, Ma i.
con, Memphis, New orleans; Dining car
service.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
LuCkiest Man in Arkansas.

Il IN the luckiest man in Arkansas. l.,
writes Ii. l.. Stanley of Bruno, "since
the restoration of nv wife's health af.
ter five years of continuous coughing
and bleeding from the lungs; and l
owe my good fortune to the world g
greatest medicine, DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, which 1
know from experience will cure con.
sumption if taken in time My wife
improved with first bottle and twelve
bottles completed the cure" Cures
the worst coughs and colds or money
refunded. At B. F. Hughes druggist.
soc and 81. Trial bottle free.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09

Men we'll made Overcoas. the
Chvos we'll
Speca-$2 80 Sc so
Blue and Black Wosteds Chew
exceptional values be
Bargain SpeciAS3 SO Sc Is
WE ARE PREPARED TO MEN-sToUT, REGULAR
hundred pairs fromom
These
perfectly will WE'LL giving satisfaction
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09

One of the most noted, successful and
richest men of this century, in a recent
article, has said, Whatever I am and
whatever success I have attained in
this world I owe all to my wife. From
the day first knew her she has been
an inspiration, and the greatest help
mate of my life"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
Too LIGHT.

II must compliment you on the re-
markable lightness of your bread" said
the woman customer.
Thank you, rejoined the baker. 1T
is my aim to turn out the lightest bread
in the city,
yes continued the customer; "and
if you get it much lighter it will take
two of your pound loaves to weigh 16
ounces. "-Tit-Bits.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
He Wanted to Know.

This yur is the place, amt 1t, whur
you-all set type?" inquired gander-
necked young Arkansan who had perco-
lated into the Office of the Polkville
Weekly Clarion.
YES" replied the able editor. This
is the place."
"Wa-al," proceeded the visitor, what
do the type hatch, and how long does it
take 'em ?"-Puck.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
na9ination,

"Who is the most imaginative sect
you know?"
'tSkrauler. He refers to his verses as
poems. "-Cleveland Leader.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
The On1v TroJ1b1e

Poor little Henpeck! He seems to
be a man of good deal Of native ability,
and he might rise to success If he had
any will power.
"Oh, he has plenty of it-but it's In his
wife's name. '-Record-H Herald.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
The Objection,

"Why do you object to writing music
that is easily remembered"
Because" answered the composer,
"that kind of time temps so many peo-
pie who can't sing to join in the chorus
and spoil t."-Washington Star.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
Pleasant for the Neiehbor.

Tfiend-I should think your daugh-
ter's four hours practice on the piano
would drive you crazy.
Hostess-Oh, not at all She opens
all the windows, and most of the
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
A Natural Choice

Cholly-Charming widow, isn't she
They say she is to marry again.
Algy-I wouldn't want to be wild
ow's second husband
Cholly-Well, I'd rather be a wild
ow's second husband than her -iirst
husband, doncherknow.-Tit-B
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
Ee Inst Ha5 To

Mrs. Dearborn saw your husband
out walking with your little dog. Does
he mind?
Mrs. Wabash-Does he mind? Well
I just guess he does. told him to take
the dog out!-Yonkers Statesman
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
Hard to Identify

"Why didn't you speak to Mrs. Van
Style at the ball last night?"
81 didn't recognize her. She had on
a high-necked gown and l couldn't see
anything but her face -Cleveland
Leader.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
TeleDathV.

SO you ran across dat millionaire
when you was goin' down de road" said
Meandering Mike
Eyes" answered Flooding Pete.
amy conversation?
mo. We jes' exchanged thoughts.
was wishin' had his money an he was
wishin' he had my appetite. Wash
ington Star
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
Mot Be Exnectad

81 see that the Russian wheat cror
is short by some 100000 bushels
"But of course no people can raise
wheat and hades at the same time
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09

More values January Bargain spec
ials-75b to So
200 Boys Suits pieces
during this special sale for 81 90
100 pairs Boys Knee Pants in all
satisfaction. January Bargain Specialize to-
100 Walking
Bargain January Bargain lis o
$50 Mems Heavy Guaranteed kind
January Bargain to So
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
Mildly Sarcastic.

First Amateur Farmer-How's your
livestock? Thriving??
Second Amateur Farmer-The To-
Gusts are not thriving. But the pota-
to bugs and weevils and grasshoppers
and cutworms are all doing exceed
ingly well.-Chicago Sun.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
The Sentence.

The Fates-You are charged with
the crime of poverty. Are you guilty
or not guilty?
The Poor Man-Guilty.
The Fates-Hard labor for life!-
Puck.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
Best Values.
Best Quality.
Best Prices.
Mems, Boys and Chi|dren's Clothing.
CIOaks and Furs.


Syurea vhn dayd
hom 1.-THE
Cvecoas
odnnHmy ands rhtvom
thereto pa
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
a. STRAIGHT Criticism,

How did you like my talk last night?"
asked the beginner in the lecture field.
Well" replied the candid critic, you
didn't take advantage of your many
opportunities
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09
IT WOULD MAKE MA TROUBLE.

Father-How would you like to wear
clothes like that, Tommy?
TOMMY dunno. I'm 'fraid that
when ma wanted to give me lickin
she'd have to use a crowbar er some
thin like that.-Chicago News.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1906-02-09

mo; you had number of opportuni-
ties to quit before you did''-Philadel-
phia Press.
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En- Voyage.

"Ah," she said, as they were leaning
over the rail, 1.-The moon is coming
up"
Gosh, hic," he answered, IT didn't
hic, know you had"
''But, overcome, he again gave way
to his feelings Herald.