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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-02-13
The Ns'nu'9hy Co.,
SUCCESSORS TO
The WilCOX& Gibbs GuanO Co.,
Charleston, S. @.
Charleston, S. @.

1t is BLUNDER for farmers to buy cheap
(so-called) fertilizers it is BLUNDER for
them to buy low grade featilizers at ANY
PRICE; it is BLUNDER to believe that one
fertilizer is just as good as another; it is
BLUNDER to believe that he can keep up the
fertility of his soil without using high grade
fertilizers made from the best materials, and
it is a BLUNDER to believe that he can buy
such fertilizers without paying more for them
than low grade inferior goods but it is a still
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In The State.
The Happenings in Various
Sections of South Carolina
the Past Week Briefly
Told.


Counterfeit money is being
circulated with a free hand in
Spartanburg.
Rev. G.. w. Catoe, aged 4S
years, of Kershaw county, died
last Wednesday night. His re-
mains were inferred at Mt. Pts
gah.
A special term of the court Of
general sessions has been order
ed for Newberry county for the
fourth Monday in March to try
criminal cases continued at last
term.
George Hough, COL, was shot
and instantly killed by Sumter
Franklin, another negro, while
engaged in unloading a car of
cement at the Eureka Cotton
Mills in Chester Wednesday.
A primary election to noni-
nate a successor to the late Pro.
bate Judge John G. Wilson has
been ordered in Newberry coun-
ty for the 10Th inst. The general
election will be held March 9TH
under Gov. Ansel's order.
Arthur Kirby, who claims Buff
falo Mills as his home, tried to
burn the Chester calaboose while
locked up in it for drunkenness
Tuesday. The timely discovery
of the fire by policeman prob
ably saved Kirby from being in
cinerated.
Regina Worthy, colored, aban-
doned her three small children
at Chester and went to the Falls.
Five days later neighbor dis.
covered the plight of the young
sters and reported the case to
the police. Regina will be pros
ecuted.
The war department has in
formed Governor Ansel of the
detail of Lieut.. Charles II. Cabi.
ness, Jr, 10 succeed Col. f. b.
Fuller as instruction officer with
the South Carolina National
Guard for a period of four years.
Med. Trotter of PIckens coun
ty was accidentally killed Thurs
day night by his pistol falling
out of his pocket on the hearth
while STOPPING over to put some
wood on the fire. He was about
90 years of age and leaves afam
lily of nine children.
Gov. Ansel has received an in
vitation to address the South
Carolina Society of New York
at the annual dinner in the
spring. Former Attorney Gen
eral W. A. Barber is president
OF the society.
In the little town of st. Mat
thews the annual sales Of the
dispensary have never been over
$4,000, until last year, The short
crop and "hard times" year, they
amounted to 100000. If the
world IS getting better st Mat
thews is not keeping apace.
Sheriff A II Hood and depu-
ty w j Gilbert Of Winnsboro.
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CON ECTIONS:
Chester Southern, Seaboard Air
Line, and Carolina e North w Western
Railways.
Lancaster-Southern Railway.
Orrs, Knox, Bascomville and Grace
are flag stops for Trains Nos. IA & II.
Orrs, krOx and Grace are flag stops
for Trains Nos. Is & l6.
A. Il. MCLURE,
Superintendent.
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CLERKS SALE.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of Lancaster.
Court of Common Pleas.

Hasty HouZe, Maggie Wright, Nora
Strong and Sallie Brooks-Plain.
titfs,
against
Maggie HouZe-Defendant.
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Greater Blunder

on the part of merchants who are supplying
farmers on credit, to encourage and in many
cases force them to take cheap goods because
they make little more profit on them, over
looking the fact that if the farmer does not
make crop he cannot pay his debts, and with
poor fertilizers he will almost certainly make
poor crop.
Our business is the continuation of the
Wilcox & Gibbs Guano Co., which started
over 35 years ago, and in all that time our fer
tilizers have ALWAYS BEEN CONSIDERED
THE BEST. We have always used ingredients
of the highest agricultural value, regardless of
cost.
Try our fertilizers for one season and you
will never plant without them.
Sold exclusively by
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-06-21
CHAPTER XIII.
I Masquerade UnwIlIinaly.

II must have been after midnight
when the carriage drew up under the
porte-cochere OF the hotel Or. Starva
alighted and met the concierge at the
vestibule heard little OF what was
said al first. but the surprise Of the
concierge was evident. He tossed his
arms about. and burst into excited pro.
tests. Presently land | could see that
Starva was annoyed at the action he
came TO the door OF the carriage and
peered within. sat huddled up in
the corner, apparently asleep.
He Is very ill-his Excellency,"
cried the concierge in French.
Listen TO me" sternly replied
Starya in che same language. That
is not his Excellency. imbecile. That
is only tourist. a Mr.. Haddon. You
understand" he repeatedly slowly.
shaking the concierge by the lapel Of
his gorgeous coat, that is only
tourist"
The fellow looked at DR.. Starva. be
wildered
"Mais. mais. mails" he stammered
in expostulation. pointing at me.
Appearances are sometimes treach-
erous" said Starva grimly. and added
with marked carelessness, is Madame
de WARMER arrived"
An hour ago" muttered the man,
his round eyes stiH staring at me.
Then do you think, fool. that his
Excellency would come TO this hotel
at midnight. and at the hour that she
arrives Are there no tongues to
talk? Are there no eyes TO pry? If
Mr. Haddon"-he emphasized the
prefers to be nursed by a
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WENT TO TEA
And Il Wound Her Bobbin.

Tea drinking frequently affects peo-
pie as badly as coffee. A lady in Sails
bury. Md, says that she was COM
PEELED TO abandon the use OF coffee a
good many years ago. because ii
threatened 10 ruin her health and that
she went over to tea drinking, but
finally. she had dyspepsia so bad that
she had lost twenty-five pounds and
no food seemed TO agree with her.
She further says: "As this time i
was induced to take up the famous
food drink. Postum. and was so much
pleased with the results that | have
never been without ii since. l COM
menced to improve at once, regained
my twenty-five pounds of flesh and
went some beyond my usual weight.
Il know Postum to be good. pure.
and healthful. and there never was an
article. and never will be. believe.
that does SO surely take the place OF
coffee, as Postum Food Coffee. The
beauty OF II all is that IL is satisfying
and wonderfully noLrishing feel as
II could not sing it's praises too loud"
Read The Road to MELVILLE" In pigs
There's q Reason"
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Congressman Evidently Was No Hero
10 His Wife.

There is certain congressman
who. whatever authority he may hold
in the councils OF state. is OF compare
lively minor importance in his own
household Indeed, it has been I'M
kindly intimated that his wife is the
whole thing" in their establishment.
Representative and Mrs Blank
had been to Baltimore one afternoon.
When they left the train at Washing
ton, on their return. Mrs. Blank dis
covered that her umbrella, which had
been intrusted to the care Of her hus-
band. was missing.
Where's my umbrella" she de-
manded
I'm afraid I've forgotten II, my
dear" meekly answered the congress
man. 1T must still be in the train"
ON the train" snorted the lady.
"And to think that the affairs Of the
nation are intrusted to a man who
doesn't know enough to take care Of a
womans umbrella Maya
zine
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PURIFIED LIFE INSURANCE.
Benefits from New Law, Which Re-
mains Substantially Unchanged.

Through the innn-ace OF Gov
Hughes. the New York Legislature de-
cided 10 make no radical changes in
the new insurance law. IL was pointed
out by Gov. Hughes that the New York
law has already accomplished wide
spread reforms. with proportionate
benefits to policyholders, and that IL
should be given a thorough trial be-
fore any amendments were seriously
considered. II is estimated that the
cost OF the mismanagement OF the past
did not average more than 20 cents 10
each policyholder. while the benefits
to present and future policyholders
will amount 10 many times more and
be cumulative besides. The speed
craze OF the big companies and the ex-
cessive cost OF securing new business
was the most extrayagant evil of the
old arrangements. Under the new
regime the cost of new business has
already been greatly reduced. along
with other economies.
The showing made by the Equitable
Life Assurance Society in its report
for 1906 was a strong argument
against meddling with the new law.
In the Equitable alone there was
saving of over 81 100000 in expenses.
besides an increase in the income
from the Society's assets amounting
TO as much more. The ratios of the
Equitable's total expenses to its total
income was 1920 in 1904, 1885, in
1905. and only 14.4SSo in 1906. The
dividends paid TO Equitable policy
holders in 1906 amounted to 81 .2s973
which was an increase Of more than
go over 1905
While the Equitable made better
showing than any other big company.
all reported radical economies and IN
der such conditions the Legislature
wisely decided to leave the law sui
stantially as 1t stands.
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CHAPTER xI.-continued.


An immense man stood stiffiy at the
window awaiting us. His bearing was
slovenly. as was his e. tire. The spec
tacles and the puffy face. unnaturally
male. suggested the habits OF the stu
dent But the eyes, small. crafty. ana
very bright, instantly corrected my
first impression. and left me bafiied
and vaguely distrustful. II was the
man whose reflection ! had seen In
the pierglass
All. my cousin at last, Georges.
this is Mr.. Haddon. an American. lie
comes 10 the chateau at Alterhoffen as
our guest"
II was impossible To doubt that he
HAD spied on me with Madame de
Variers consent But | was certain
that he heard of my consent TO go 10
Alterhoffen with positive annoyance.
I was not blind 10 the significant look
that passed between them: the eyes
al Madame de Varier dilating in tri-
umph and defiance; DR.. Starva eq1al-
L. defiant and sullen.
Evidently there was dlscord in the
camp DR.. Starva did not welcome
the fiy that had consented TO walk into
the web Well. so much the better.
little discOrd might prove useful.
Madam is an admirable host" Or.
Starya said slowly in French But IL
the guest is TO be quite happy he must
be content TO amuse himself as
madam wishes
The words were almost a threat /
looked with repulsion at this pale.
habby. shutting giant II would be
well 10 be on my guard against him.
He might be dangerous. But half the
battle was won in realizing that
Madame de WARMER met his bold
sally. insolently careless.
"A diner. messieurs." she cried gay
Is. and took my arm. leaving the huge
Or Starva 10 follow.
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Pattern No. $685.. A woman's ward
robe is incomplete without a good
supply of pretty dressing sacques.
Dotted swiss is represented In this
graceful mode, with trimming of Val
enciennes lace and ribbon run bead.
ing. The garment is gathered TO o
straight yoke. and the neck may be
in pointed outline or finished by
standing collar Full length and elbow
sleeves are both provided for in the
pattern. Lawn. pongee. flannel and
albatross are suitable for the making.
The medium size will require three
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rial Sizes for 80. "a. SO, 3S. 40 and
AZ inches bust measure.
This pattern will be sent to you on
receipt Of 10 cents. Address all orders
TO the Pattern Department of this paper.
BE sure to give size and number of pat
tern wanted. For convenience. write
your order on the following coupon:
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beautiful woman. shall l. his physician,
refuse? But for his Excellency TO be
nursed by a beautiful woman-at
least" he added meaningly. for the
world TO know it--now do you un-
derstand?"
He lowered over the little concierge.
staring down at him fercely vindic-
tive. At the same time he slipped
into the servants unreslsting hand A
number of crisp notes. The hand of
the concierge closed over them loving
ly; his broad. good-humored face slow
ly expanded INTO a smile Of perfect
comprehension.
But yes, | see 1t all as clearly as
the nose on my face The little
wretch placed his forefinger on that
organ and winked.
Then you will see that there are
no inquisi:ive servants to spy imperti-
nently. Take us up on the lift your
self The porter may leave the bag
gage below, since Mr.. Haddon goes
early tomorrow merning with his
nurse ana his physician. He must
not be disturbed in his rest. Tonight
he is very III. as you see. There is a
long journey before us tomorrow.
shall arrange with you later concern
ing the diligence. Lastly, you will dis
creetly keep your eyes away. You
will certainly not see his Excellency."
DIR. Starva now placed one foot on
the carriage step. and leaning toward
me. gently aroused me. opened my
eyes slowly and muttered something
to the effect that we had arrived
Alighting. | grasped his arm mechan-
ically. and we proceeded slowly into
the hotel. across the hall. 10 the eleva-
tor The little concierge trotted sol
cmnly in front Of us.
The elevator. as well as the hall and
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the potion given me. But now that
was supposed to have taken it. won
dered precisely what effect il should
have on me. and how soon that effec:
should be felt.
Fortunately. he concerned himself
with our luggage. for the boat was al
most at the dock. When he returned
to my side l greeted him IN sleepy in
difference. He looked at me keenly.
was not blind to his satisfaction. lie
shook my shoulder.
What is IL, Are we arrived" |
rose to my feet unsteadily.
Yes, and II is necessary to hurry.
The handful OF passengers had al
ready left the boat We descended
the gangway slowly, Dr. Starva's arm
grasping mine.
We entered the closed carriage that
awaited us. | lurched clumsily into
the vehicle. and sat crouched up in
the corner. my head sunk on my
breast | assumed II safe and fitting
that | should appear passably indiffer.
ent as to what passed now. Certainly
by this time the drug would have
taken some effect had | swallowed IL.
But / need not say that had my wits
with me.
Ny companion unfsstened a valise
he had brought into the carriage with
him. confess watched him out OF
the corner of my eye in some trepida-
ton.
| was thankful when he produced
nothing more formidable than a mill
tary cloak and a felt hat To my
establishment he deity slipped from
my shoulders the light covert coat |
wore. and took my hat from my head,
substituting the garments he had
taken from his bag.
could haze laughed aloud his con
hdcnce in ms condition was so abso-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-06-21

Pattern No 1854 A simple blouse
dress is here shown OF excellent style.
made Of plaid material. A body lining
supports the full blouse waist which
is laid in fine tucks in the front on
each side a center box-pleat The
sleeves are in the fashionable elbow
length but may be heightened by deep
cuffs. The straight skirt is simply fin
ished by a deep hem and is gathered
and attached to the waist. The mode
is very practical one. as II is equal
ly suitable TO the light weight woolens
and washable materials Cashmere.
serge. challis, linen and gingham are
all suggested for the making. For a
girl of ten years 3 and one-half yards
of 36-inch material will be required.
Sizes for 8. 9, 10, ~ and IA years.
This pattern viii be sent TO you on
receipt of 10 cents. Address all orders
20 the Pattern Department of this paper.
BE sure to give size and number OF pat
tern wanted. For convenience. write
your order on the following coupon:
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SYMPATHY FOR THE Fish.
Upton sinelsl Amazing Parable on
Charity Of the Rich.

Upton Sinclair. in an address before
body Of Chicago Socialists. said OF
charity:
The average charity. the charity OF
the rich. seems rather futile to me
The rich Cypress the poor enormously,
then they help them slightly. 1t 10
like the young lady angler.
why said man 10 this youns
lady. do you always carry a bottle OF
iniment with you on your fishing ex
cursions?
She sighed.
81 am sorry.' she said plaintively.
for the poor little fish. And so. when
take one of the hook. | always rub
Its cut mouth with some linlment'"
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his lips But his ratlike eyes were
watching me narrowly.
had need 10 think and act quickly.
The powder was narcotic to deaden
my senses. That must be prevented
at any cost and yet he must think
that had taken the drug.
He had called my attention 10 the
hotel while he cleverly slipped the
powder into the glass. ought not TO
be less adroIt.
AS the waiter passed around the
table his decanter in hand. ! thrust
out my leg and tripped him up neatly.
He fell against DR.. Starva. the ocean
ter still held carefully aloft
In that moment OF confusion | emp
tied the contents Of my glass into my
handkerchief When Starva. furious
and perhaps suspicious. pushed the
man hercely from him and looked at
me. | was laughing heartily at his mis-
hap. the handkerchief in one hand the
other holding out the glass for the
brandy. the fingers closing over IL to
hide It from his view
-Sante," he cried boisterously. ana
drained the contents Of his glass at
gulp. | followed his example and in
spite Of the powerful liquor. tasted
(or fancied tasted the dregs of the
bitter drug.
-Pah." / cried in disgust. and was
careful 10 hand the glass to the waiter
instead OF placing il on the table. Il
have tasted better brandy than that in
my life"
The expression Of disgust promptly
assured him that | had really drunk
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CHAPTER XII.


(oNHtA
Three hOurs later DIT Starya and
myself were on the little steamboat en-
route for Vitznau. a journey OF an
hour. | had met him at the quay; he
was alone Madame de WARMER. he
coolly informed me. had taken an
earlier boat. | was not TO see her un-
M next morning
Frankly. ] scarcely liked that
could have wished for a more con-
genial companion. However. | was
embarked on an adventure; and must
take things as they came IL was TO
BE- a game OF give and take. l was de-
lberately permitting myself to be their
tool for the moment: l was 10 serve
their purpose. My wages for the serv-
Ice were 10 be the opportunity Of find
ing Sir Mortimer Brett Until ! had
penetrated the mystery OF his disap-
pearance I would be as clay IN their
hands Perhaps IL might be necessary
10 be their partner for the nonce in
their intrigues. They might wonder
at my dccility or guilelessness. but
they should not question H. That was
the delicate task ! must bend myself
TO for the present.
We had seated ourselves well for
ward ard Were quite alone for at this
late hour the boat carried few pas
sengers. The wind coming from the
snowclad peaks was piercing. shiv-
cred. but rather from excitement than
from the chilly air Already the lights
o. Nitznau could be seen dimly through
the thick mists.
DR.. StaTva. rolling a huge cigar in
the corner OF his loose. sensual mouth,
regarded me fxedly under shaggy eve
brows
1T Is cold We must have some
cognac." Without asking for my as
sent he summoned a waiter.
Even in so trivial a matter as the
appropriateness OF refreshments his
tone was more a command than an in
vitation. The cagnrc would be well
come enough. but one less observing
than myself might have noticed the
aacrity with which he welcomed the
excuse for the liquor.
do you know what IL is to have a
headache2" he asked and fumbling
clumsily in his waistcoat pocket. he
produced tiny packet.
No" said yawning. and watching
him idly.
All, you are fortunate. This little
powder is a great beuefactor to me
We are close to vitznau. Through
the trees there yau can get a glimpse
of the hotel we are to stop at"
He pointed at a building a quarter
OF a mile distant from the landing
stage We were fast approaching, hold
lHS in mid-air the packet of powder
preparatory to placing II on his
tongue.
looked where he pointed: there
was not much TO see: the mist en-
Veloped everything. The boy ap-
preached with the cognac.
My elbows on the table. I fingered
careiessly the little glass placed in
front OF me. while that OF DR.. Starva
was being filled AS tipped 1t to-
ward me ] caught glimpse OF a white,
powder in the bottom OF my glass.
Or. Starva's headache powder,
Here was treachery indeed, Bu, 7
did not move a muscle lifted my
eyes slowly. DR.. Starva's great head
vas tiprer back The packet. ENTITY
=, its powder. Of course. was placed at
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nanded


The hatchetfaced female surveyed
the tramp at her back door, then she
shifted the air uspiciously.
You want something 10 eat?' she
sneered. Il smell liquor."
"Hain't got any on me"
Strange. | detect a distinct odor
OF liquor"
Amt got drop" the tramp pro-
tested.
Are you sure you haven't bottle
concealed in your pocket"
Jaw. take me word for 1t. II 1
had I'd oblige yer an produce. ] never
wuz stingy at sharin de booze"
Thereupon he faded away grace
fully.
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late, and his antics so extraordinary
When left the carriage presently
surely the driver must see the change
IN my attire. and have his suspicious
unless he were In DR. Starva's conf
dence'
And this fact did not escape me:
The hat did not ingulf me. as II
must have done had 1t been DR.
Staryas
Then II II were not his own
In an instant ! had guessed some.
thing OF his game
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QUALIFYING.

"Carper has no enthusiasm in his
nature"
What makes you think SOP
why, he never applauds anything
at the theater, and even sneers at the
finest points OF the play"
"Oh. he is studying to be critic.
you know. Chicago Journal
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Many a man is willing to turn his
children over to the care Of one whom
he would rot think OF trusting with
his automobile or his favorite horse.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-09-08
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE.
1T PAYS TO OWN A HOME"
CAPITAL REAL ESTATE
INVESTMENT co.
II West ID South.
II West ID South.

Take a FLYER" on one of our five-acFe
tracts at $50 per acre. You can't lose
and you may easily double your money;
$50 down does the business.
"A A pair of lots on 9th East near 9th So.
0OXl57 70 alley. There are not many va
cant ones left on 9th East and an sorts of
building going on.
HOW many dollars for the corner Of Sth
20. and % East 4Ax1S2 # The owner
wants SlSe9, but SAYS See what you can
get and don't refuse anything half rea-
offer. '-i
$4,000.
A modern cottage on Windsor Ave.
or Z rooms, and a furnace; part cash; bal
a very swell new p. b. on I'd West No.
Sal So. to be exact. Go out and look If
over. 1t viii bear inspection and it must
DC Soid' AFTER 10 days price goes to $500.
The new cottage, No 81 So. LIST W. is
another bargain-worth every cent of the
money-and you can move right in.
$3.50.
Another new one 1915 10th E.: nothing
better Tor the money, and you don't have
to wait for tenant to vacate
$500
No 973 Belmont will please anybody
who wants real cottage home. Don't
waste time looking for a house to rent,
but put up little money on this.
$3.50
Good 4-room house, IL a. Of ground. on
12tn East sure enough bargain, for its
ACREAGE.
% or % acres, near Wandamere We can
sell a at $4,000 per, or we can cut up
the whole tract in sizes to suit Parties
interested call at our office.
$500 $500 $500
Why not try planting a dollar a week
in one of our lots over Jordan" You won't
miss 1t much and some day they will be
ready money at 800. Try one pair You
can name the terms if ours do not suit
Drop in and talk it over.