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ginning thought her remarkabe-a force to be
reckoned with. The superstitious ideas of her
made their first definite appearance She
had bewitched the Prince they said, and the men
of the hills too the whole mountain country
would rise at her bidding and sweep down Slavna
in rude warfare and mad bravery; the Sheepskins
would come, following the Red Start The citizens
OF Slavna did not relish the prospect-at the best
it would be bad for trade; at the worst it would
mean blood and death let loose in the streets. A
stern ruler was better than civil war.
The troops of the garrison no longer such
favorites as they had been; even Captain Hercules
subdued his demeanor (Which indeed had
recovered from the chastisement of the Princes
sword) to a self-effacing discretion; he too in his
heart and in his heavy primitive brain had
had she not been the beginning of the trouble? But
for her Sterkoffs long knife would have set an end
to the whole chapter long ago.
The time was short and the omens doubtful.
1t was the moment for a bold stroke, for forcing
game. The waverers must be shown where power
lay, whose the winning side
Captain Markart arrived at Slavna at o'clock.
Zerkovitch had used his start we'll and reached the
city nearly three hours earlier. When Markart
told this to Stenovics Che reported himself at
to the General), StenoVics smiled, saying:
Il know and know what he has done since. They
stole march you; but not on me, Captain.
And now your story!" He listened to Markarts
him, saying You will come with me to the
Palace We meet the King in conference at four
o'clock"
But the General himself went to the Palace long
before four and he and Stafnitz were closeted with
Countess Euenburg
Lepage, returning from walk to the city at two
o'clock saw the General arrive on horseback.
Lieutenant Rastatz saw Lepage arrive-aye, and
had seen him set out, and marked all his goings;
but of this Lepage was unconscious The little
lieutenant was not much of a soldier, but he was
an excellent spy. Lepage had been with Zerko-
witch.
The King was confined to his apartments. a
suite of six rooms the first floor facing the river
Here he had his own stting-room dressing and
bedrooms; besides these there the little cup
board Lepage slept in and spare room which at
present accommodated DR.. Natchef. The sixth
room occupied by odds and ends, including
the tackle, rods. and other implements of His Mai
estys favorite pastime The council was held in
Copyright b. Anthem Hawkins
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groups and talked to each other,
while their wives said that
they would be better at home
Winding their business and
letting politics alone. Knowl
edge was far to seek; rumors
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were plentiful. DIR.
Natcheff might be as
reassuring as he pleased
but he had spent the
night at the Palace. All
was quiet in the city;
but news came of the
force that was being
raised in Volseni, and
the size of the force lost
nothing as the report
passed from mouth to
mouth.
Little as Slavna loved
the Prince, it was not
eager to fight him. A
certain reaction in his
favor set in. If they
did not love him, they
held him in sincerest
respect; if he meant to
fight, then they were
not sure that they did.
Baroness Dobrava 5
name, too, was much
on mems lips; stories
about Sophy were ban
died to and fro; people
began to remember that
they had from the be
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the night before?
Stenovics addressed the King again Captain
Markart gathered that the Prince was reluctant to
interrupt the military training which he is
engaged at Volseni, sir
A very excellent thing, that; but the other
matter is more urgent. [ shouldn't change my
mind on account of that"
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= 10 I our MA JeSCy.
King looked ANNOYED,
a little suspicious.
: no other objection than
that to urge, General
Stenovics?"
Stenovics had none
other which he could
produce; so he said
" No, sir. -
" While | am here |
must do my duty, and
| shall induce my son
to do his. I'll receive
the Prince of Slavna
in private audience to-
morrow or next day.
I'll fix the precise time
later, and I'll write the
letter myself.
The decision was fl
nal-and it was defeat
so far. There was a
moments silence. Mar
kart saw Colonel Stat
nitz nod his head, al
most imperceptibly to-
ward Countess Ellen
burg. The need and
the moment for rein
forcements had come;
the Colonel was calling
them up. The order
of battle had been well
considered in Count
ess Ellenburg's apart
ments. The second line
came into action. And
so the Countess began
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be trying to Your Majesty. "
The King looked annoyed
possibly a little suspicious
" You've no other objection thar
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-04-25
Auto Mononaniacs.

4 dispatch from New Orleans states
that an accident insurance company
has refused to pay a big accident pol
icy on the lie Of millionaire Of that
city Who was killed in an automobile
accident in California. The company
contends that it should not be made
to pay I. claim on an automobiles on
the ground that most of them are
monomaniacs on the question of
speeding their machines. and that the
company is therefore freed from re-
sponsibility Suit has been entered for
the amount Of the policy. The decision
Of the court will be awaited with no
less anxiety in Sumter. South Carolina,
than in New Orleans, louisiana
News and Courier.
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a remarkable list. collected for the
first time shows that American women
have within a few years gained twen-
ty-three titles by marriages into Eng
l:sh families. twenty-six German tt
ties fourteen French. seventeen Ital-
ian and six Russian. 1t is further es-
timated that 100 American heiresses
have brought to Europe in dowries no
less than S15oo00ooo Ia Great Brit
ain the American wives of British bus
bands help to control over 100000
acres Of land
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-04-25
Is the Noon ins,aaitcd:?

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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-04-25
SENATOR T1LLMAN SPEAKS OUT.
Remarkable Speech on Banks il
Politics.

Washington, April 1.-THE Senate
today listened to a remarkable speech
by Tillman in which he inveighed
against alleged corrupt practices Of
national banks He declared that
startling information had come to him
and he wished to fix responsibility for
non-action where it belonged. He sent
to the desk an article charging that
banks had filled the campaign chest
of Mark Hanna and that Sentor Knox
was connected with a bank that had
contributed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-04-25
Human Blood Marks.

81 tale Of horror was told by marks
of human blood in the home of j. w.
Williams. q well known merchant Of
Eac. Ky. He writes: Twenty years
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-04-25
HOLD TILL JULY.
Bankers Offer to Furnish Money for
Farmers to Hold Cotton, Says Pres
ident Jordan-Considerab on
Hand.

Atlanta, April 11.-In response to
the request of President Harvie Jor-
dan, of the Southern Cotton Associa-
ton, Mr.. Jno. D. Walker, Of Sparta,
Ca, one of the most prominent bank
ers of Georgia. who is widely known
by reason of his magnificent work in
behalf of the Southern Cotton Asso-
citation last year among the banks Of
the South, has undertaken to ascer-
tain from the bankers of those states
in the South, where most Of the unsold
portion of the 1905 cotton crop is now
held, the real situation and also the
sentiment of the farmers and bankers
Of these states in regard to what shall
be done with the cotton on hand.
Mr.. Walker addressed letter to
every bank in Georgia, North Carroll
ma, South Carolina, Alabama and Mis-
sissippi and asked them various ques-
tons in their respective localities. He
has receivel over 1000 replies and
nine-tenths of the bankers say that
they are not only willing to furnish
the farmers money with which to hold
the cotton, but that they are able to
carry it for the farmers until July if
necessary.
Several hundred thousand bales Of
cotton are owned by the farmers upon
which nothing has been borrowed,
showing that the farmers are in splen-
did financial condition, and strong
enough to hold their cotton Indefinite
ly if they wish to do so. The senti-
ment prevailing in the South, as indi-
Gated by 90 per cent Of the replies re-
ceived by Mr.. Walker, is in favor of
the balance of the crop being sold at
from u 1-2 to Is cents per pound.
This work on the part Of Mr.. Walk
er among the bankers Of the South
is extremely valuable at this time, as
it shows conclusively that the farm
ers not only have the backing and
support of the bankers, but that their
position is so strong that they need not
sell their cotton until they get ready
to do 50.
With short crop and large con-
sumption. and with financial backing
sufficient to enable the farmers to
hold their cotton, higher prices are
almost sure to be realized.
Mr.. Walker is entitled to. and doubt
.e.ss will receive the thanks not only
IF the farmers of the South, but of
sne bankers and ali others interested
II The Industrial development and ma
cs"iaI progress Of the South. If the
.,alance o. the unsold portion Of the
cop is promptly tied up prices will
Immediately advance 70 much higher
figures. and Is cents will be realized
The testimony and judgment Of
Southern bankers in their replies to
Mr.. Walker as above set forth fully
su~:aiils the position Of the Southern
Gotten association and the New Or
leans prices for the balance Of the un-
sold portion Of the crop Of 1905.
Yours truly
Harvie jordan, Fres. S. G. a.
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A lucky PoStmistress

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Aiken, April 17.-The official count
of election held to decide question of
county court for Aiken county was
announced today. The vote was light,
but the opposition Won by d good ma
jority. Yeas 21S, nays 54S, total vote,
76G.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-04-25

*What good does it do to eat if your
stomach fails to digest the food?
None. 1t does you harm-causes
belching. sour stomach, hatulence, etc.
When the stomach fails a little kodol
Dyspepsia Cure after each meal will
digest What you eat and makes the
stomach sweet. All druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-04-25
Devils Island Torture

Is no worse than the terrible case
of piles That a!licted ne 10 years
Then was advised TO apply Bucklen's
Arnica s;alve, and less than 4 box per-
manently cured me, writes I. s Nap
ier, of Eusles. Ky. Heals ali wounds
burns and sores like ma sic sc at
s.:l>,..... -.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-04-25
REFUSE DIsPENsARY MONEY.
Another Marlboro School District De-
cIines to Receive School Funds From
State Dispensary.

Bennettsville. April 17.-Anolher
Marlboro school district has refused to
use the dispensary funds. A resolu-
ton to that effect was unanimously
passed at a meeting of trustees and
patrons of Red Bluff district.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-04-25
No Comfy Court for Aiken.

Harvie jordan, Fres. S. c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-04-25

In 1905 more than s15o.O0O.000
worth Of sugar was imported into the
United States The greatest value in
dollars of any article imported into
this country.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-04-25
Reformatory School Goes to Florence

Refornatory School Goes to Florence.
Columbia, April 1S.-The State in
dustrial school for youthful criminals
will be located at Florence, unless
there should be some hitch in the ar
rangements. The board Of trustees met
yesterday in the Office Of Gov. Hey
ward, who is ex-officio chairman, and
after hearing an offer from the dele
cation from the Florence business men
and an offer from business men of
Yorkville, it was decided to locate in
Florence.
The members Of the board present
wore: Judge A. C. Haskell, Rev. S. M.
Smith, D. D.. DR.. W. C. Irby, Prof. D.
D. Wallace, Phi. D., Supt. ]. L. Mann,
Supt. Henry P. Archer and Mr.. Le-
Roy F. Youmans, ex-ofhcio. The dele
cation from Florence consisting of Mr..
Hartwell N. Aver, Mr.. ]. L. Barringer,
president Of the Bank Of Florence and
prominent business man, Mr.. w. M.
Waters, Dr. James Evans. Dr.. n. w.
Hix and Mr. R. NJ. McCown AMI Mr..
C. E. Commander Of this city, from
erly Of Florence, were there to speak
good word for the electric CITY,"
Mr.. Aver, as spokesmen for the
party, said that Florence was willing
to give so acres of land, worth at least
$4,000 and $4,000 in cash. There were
no Yorkville representatives present,
but their offer was to dispose Of the
old Kings Mountain Military school
property to the board for $1,000. This
cost over $4,000 and was very good
offer.
Mr.. Aver stated that the people of
Florence had not strained themselves
to raise this money, and that if they
thought there was any chance to get
the industrial school, they would con-
tribute more literally if called upon.
The Pee Dee section has 10 State in
stitution and he feels sure that this
would be made a success by the moral
support Of the entire Pee Dee country
if it should be located at Florence. He
spoke Of the magnanimous way in
which Marion, Rennettsville and other
sections had responded and had helped
! Florence to get a government build
ing.
There was some discussion as to the
character and scope of work to be
done by this institution, which in its
incipiency was known as a ''reforma-
tory and will yet be conducted as a
reformatory. although along somewhat
different lines from those at first pro-
posed.
The board explained that the law
had not thoroughly eXpounded and
that the people of Florence might moi
get exactly what they are expecting,
but Mr.. Aver stated that he would say
for Florence that il the refornatory
should be located there the people OF
that city would do what they can to
make it a success. Furthermore they
will accept any construction OF the
law that might be made.
After some discussion the board de-
cided that the invitation Of Florence
should be accepted, provided that the
site offered should prove satisfactory
Yron examination.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-04-25
Weak
Hearts

Are due to Indigestion. Ninety nine Of every
one handred people who have heart trouble!
can remember when if was simple indiges-
ton. lisa scientific fact that all cases OF
heart disease. not organic, are not only
1naceable to, but are the direct result OF indi-
asstion. All food taken into the stomach
which fails Of perfect digestion ferments and
.sweilsthe stomach, putting it up against the
1 heart. This interferes with the action Of
the heart, and in che course OF time that
delicate but vital organ becomes diseased.
Mr.. D. Kanble. Of Nevada. o says: had stomach
trouble All wss N bad state as had heart trou6e
with it. q took Kedel Dyspepsia Cure for about four
zronths scd it cured me,
Kodcl Digests What You Eat
and relieves the stomach of all nervous
strain and the heart Of ali pressure.
Bottiesonly. 81 90 Size holding ~ times the TRIAL
size, which sells for soc.
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-08-03
The Business Outlook.

There is no question that the financial
and business outlook is regarded with the
utmost confidence in all circles. Crop
prospects are all that could be desired
and in the case of wheat an overabund-
ance is promised. That market has fall
len nearly cent and half further to
"a rs at Chicago, and the indications
now are that there will be no rush to
market the crop, and consequently no
unusual pressure for money from the
East This is so far reassurng to Wall
street. though close money market is
likely to prevail throughout the autumn.
The week has seen heavy expansion
of loans and deposits among the asso-
ciated New York banks and some re-
duction of the surplus reserve, with 10
institutions still under the legal mini
mum. Call money is currently easy and
time money firm.
Some tendency to weakness was noted
in the iron market awhile ago, but with
the assurance of good crops this seems to
have given way to renewed strength. AS
viewed from Pittsburg the situation is all
that could be desired. Officials of the big
steel companies are represented as unani-
nous in their expressions on the brilliant
trade prospects. Orders are exceeding
expectations and branches usually dull
at this season now show decided
activity. The same might be said of
trade in general. Railroads show a
heavy movement Of goods. and the mills
are all uncommonly busy for the season
in preparation for the fall demand.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-08-03
Dam age From Storms.

Lightning struck the farm barn on the
Fred Snow farm in East Montpelier Sat
urday and completely destroyed the
building and most of its contents Ov-
er thirty tons Of hay, the largest portion
of the seasons crop together with four
hogs and considerable portion of farm
tools were burned with the building.
In Royalton, near the Bethel line, the
barn of Ethan Jones was struck and
burned to the ground together with 70
tons of hay, one horse, some pigs and
calves. The loss is estimated at between
s., 900 and $4,000.
In Tunbridge barn belonging to Ed
win Larkin was struck and burned.
In Brookfield barn owned by Martha
Washburne was struck but not burned.
In the same town the house of Mrs
Ameda Cone was struck but not dam
aged further than the destruction of the
chimney.
In Williamstown the storm on Sunday
afternoon and evening was the most
severe of years. On the Perley Hopkins
farm near the Mortified line of Williams
town, five cows were struck and killed
by the lightning. The animals were
beneath tree that was shivered
by the shaft.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-08-03

Treff Trudo is visiting friends in Fitch
burg, Mass, and Mrs. Trudo is visiting
in Cornwall.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Osier and daugh-
ter who have been visiting E. G. St.
George, have returned to their home in
Gloversville, n. y.
The weekly instruction for children
attending the first communion class of
the st. Ambrose church will be held on
Sundays at p. m. instead of Saturday
at 1870 a. m. as usual.
At the annual meeting of the Bristol
railroad held July &c, the following
directors we're elected: P. w. Clement.
E. B. Patterson, w. n. Cove, w. p.
Clement, r. DEMO, c. P. Bush and R.
w. Peake.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-08-03
Ag G nts Wa n ted.

We want the Calfskins. Hides, Sheep
Pelts, Tallow, Bones, etc. collected in
your vicinity.
Can't you arrange to purchase these
goods for us this spring? We will furnish
the cash with which to buy; we will also
furnish tags. advice sheets, taking off
directions, cloth posters to enable you to
advertise the business. ETC., etc.
We pay highest cash prices and keep
our customers thoroughly posted on the
condition of the market and pay the
freight.
To anyone writing us and mentioning
this paper, we will mail full particulars.
Address,
CARROLL S. PAGE, Hyde Park, Vt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-08-03
MIDDLEBURY NOTES.

Matters Concerning the Townspeople in
Particular.
Moses Wemit has returned from brief
stay in New York city.
Miss Alice Bainerd spent the latter part
of last week in Burlington.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Lacy Sunday, July 30.
George Young, of Ripton, was in Mid
dlebury Monday on business.
Miss L. NJ. Shirke of Terre Haute, Ind.
is the guest of Mrs. F. w. Beckwith.
Ex-Governor j. w. Stewart is making
extensive repairs on his home on High
street.
Miss Mabel Delano, of Shoreham, visit
ed relatives in Middlebury the first of
the week.
Mr.. Russell, of Burlington, is ill at
the home of his sister, Mrs w. j. White,
on Main street.
Mr.. and Mrs. a. j. Blackmer have
returned from a weeks visit with rela-
tives in Shoreham.
Carl Mead, of New York city, has
been guest of his mother and sister on
Academy street this week.
Fred King, while working at the
marble mill last Friday, had the misfor-
tune to have his hand caught in the
machinery crushing and tearing the nail
from one finger,
Prof. and Mrs d. McGreor Means and
two daughters, who have been travelling
in Europe for the past year, arrived in
town the first of the week and have
opened their home at the head of WASH
ington street.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-08-03
BRISTOL.

Miss Edith Hewitt is visiting in Bur-
lington.
George Jimmo went to Manchester
Wednesday.
Mrs. Cornelia Munsill is visiting rela-
tives in Malone, N Y.
Miss Rena B. Kingman of Burlington
is visiting relatives in town.
Mrs. Frank Thomas and children have
returned to their home in Middlebury.
Mrs. Ellen I. Key of Shoreham is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Amelia Cut.
ting.
Asa Green of Long Beach, CAL, and
his son of Boston are calling on friends
in town.
Miss Louise Gates of Sheldon has been
guest of Mrs. w. A. Lawrence the
past week.
Rev. B. F. Kellogg and daughter have
returned to their home in West Swan
zey, N. H.
Mrs. w. E. Clark and her daughter
Grace of Cambridge, Mass, are visiting
relatives here.
Mrs. w. w. Wilson, Mrs. Julia Whit
ney and Mrs. w. A. Lawrence are camp
ing at Long Point.
Mrs. David Bosworth has been called
to Randolph by the serious illness of her
father, Judge Nichols.
Mrs. j. A. McDonough and children
and Miss Lousia Gee of Montpelier are
visiting relatives in town.
Mrs. Beulah Varney Myers and Mrs
Jones of Cornell ILL.,, are visiting NJ. P.
Varney and wife and L. R. Jacobs and
family.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-08-03
Fool Talk.

The dying plant of a Boston suicide,
"If YOU wish to be praised, die" will
not shower upon himself any great
amount Of praise, although it may draw
out sympathy for misguided soul
1t is unfortunately too true that dead
men often cause more good words than
the same men alive, but there are diff
ferent means of dying. If he had been
content to live his life simply and well,
perhaps he, too, when the life was end
ed, might have also received his share
of praise.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-08-03
EXAMINATIONS !

Teachers examinations will be held
as follows
Bristol, August 1914.
Vergennes, August 1916.
ShOrehaIn, August 1918.
Midd1ebury, August 2O-2I.
Hancock, August 23-24.
Entrance examinations to the Nor
NAL schools will be held at the same
time.
Certificates of moral character will
be expected from those unknown to
the examiner.
THOS. E. BOYCE,
5ot5 Examiner.