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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1907-07-05


me you felt sRGng."
"Yes. that's 1t. While I was here
felt could do the thing. But when
went home-when I went up to m,
rooms Again he paused, passing hi,
handkerchief across his forehead.
when you went up to your rooms P
Loder strove bard to keep his control.
| 10 my room2- Oh. II forge
about that. forget about the nIght"-
He hesitated confusedly. "AI I r.
member Is the coming down to break
fast next morning-this morning n
II O'CLOCK
L-oder turned to the table and poured
himself out some whisky. Yes he
acquiesced In a very quiet voice.
AT the word H,cstS wss 6rssr Sf fosf s;eS, On *.
dent "Oh therene downstairs-break-
fast. with flowers and horrible. dag
cling glare Of sun. 1t was then, Loder.
as I stood and looked into the room.
that the impossibility of 1t all came to
me-that knew couldn't stand it
couldn't go on"
Loder swallowed his whisky slowly.
His sense of overpowering curiosity
held him very still. but he made no
effort to prompt his companion.
Again Chilcote shifted his position
agitatedly. 1T had to be DONE" he
said disjointedly. 81 had to do it-tben
and there. The things were on the bu-
reau-the pens and ink and telegraph
forms. They tempted me-"
LOder laid down his glass suddenly.
An exclamation rose to his lips, but he
checked it,
At the slight sound OF the tumbler
touching the table Chilcote turned, but
there was no expression on the Others
face to alright him.
"They tempted me-" he repeated las
tily. They seemed like magnets; hey
seemed to draw me toward them
sat at the bureau staring at them fer a
long time. Then a terrible compuk!on
seized me-something you could lever
understand-and / caught up the near
est pen and wrote just what was IL my
mind. 1t wasn't telegram, pro,erly
speaking. 1t was more a lette. I
wanted you back. and had to make
myself plain. The writing of the hes
sage seemed to steady me; the here
forming of the words Quieted my mind
/ was almost cool when got up from
the bureau and pressed the bell'A
THE bellT'
"Yes. l rang {for servant bad
to send the wire myself, so I had to
get cab" His voice rose to irrta-
bility. 81 pressed the bell sevfal
times. but the thing had gone wrdg;
'twouldn't work. AT last l gave itup
and went into the corridor to call sine
one"
"Well?" In the intense suspen4 of
the moment the word escaped I.odF.
"Oh. went out Of the room, but
there at the door, before I could tall
anybody. I knocked up against bat
idiot Greening. He was looking for Hme
for you, rather-about some be8tly
Wark affair. I tried to explain dft
wasn't In a state for business. tied
to shake him Off. but he was prse
than Blessingtonl At last. to be fl Of
the fellow, I went with him 4 the
study
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1907-07-05

chewers and pounds of tobacco
chewed, to the population, in those
States where SCE1NAPPS tobacco
was first sold than there are i'm the
States where SCINAPPS has not
yet been offered to the trade.
SCHNAPPS is like cup Of fine
Java coffee, sweetenedG just enough
to bring out it's natural, stimulating
qualities. SCHNAPPS pleases all
classes of chewers: the rich, be-
cause they do not find a chew that
really pleases them better at any
price; the poor, bec ,A1se it is more
economical than THE large 10c. or
15c. plugs and they get their mon
ey's worth of the real snappy, stirn-
ulating flavor SO appreciated by to-
bacco lovers. All, limitations con-
tain much more s.Neetening than
SCHNAPPs. They Sre made that
way to hide Door t. Rco irnprop-
erly cured.
For the man who hecco
fSg fiHa t9Sa9s0 sc1SAPPS 5 Sske' th'
Is g.. Strictly zoe. and hs
DnA.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1907-07-05

Engraved Cards, Invitations,
Announcements, Etc.
We have a beautiful line
of samples, representing
all the best styles of the
engraver's art.
If you have your plate,
we will have them made
from it or we can have
plates and cards made at
a reasonable price for high
class, artistic work. Call
in, inspect our samples
and get our prices before
placing your orders for any
thing in this line.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1907-07-05
CHAPTER XVII.

UT Loder did not leave London,
and the hour on the day
following his smissal of
Chilcote found him again In his
New-York tribune., 1907-01-13

is very important 20 asccrt AIN definitely be-
t'~e parela-tug where and huw Your plumb
ing '- To uc connected with the main pipes.
Nj t-'rc4 4urut.y X t7 uc,r.-l-V To- obtain per-
I-- t.- u Dig across the adjoining land -
make r1uS for gas, water, or sewerage.
j. Tins il necessary, y.r WI. incur extra eN-
pcn-c. regulated according 10 the extra labor
and the extra distance the p,pes must extend.
Investigate the question thoroughly, and have
the owners OF the land through which your
pipes must T,u -iEn and date a paper in ink
giving y9u privilege not oulv u ldv vour pipes,
bat also 1T auv future time % dig on their
land III case trouble with the plumbing renders
1t ye51ry. II YOU purchase land in this
WAY, have diagram made showing Just where
Your p,uc5 eros the adjacent property. These
papers are az great value. being always pro-
tc.i''n for Your privileges, and without such
privileges your property would bc practically
u-c'css
1t !, wei a'ways t. consider the possibilities
OF development of atIl,eut lots before signing
any papers. II the lots are vacant. YOU run
the rlsN of having undesirable buildings next
- You, which would not only make HE I'M
CONT art1h,c Tor YOU, but would dcprccjate the
value Of Your property; therefore, II Is wise
to select a l't where the ucghborhood is we'll
built up, leaving little opportunity for the
erection OF other than agreeable buildings
Ask questions about the land YOU have IN view
and also that lying next t. task as many
questions as YOU can think of. and do not fail
to ascertain beyond al doubt the vital facts
When YOU have found just what You want
New-York tribune., 1907-01-13
For the Woman Who Builds
H5eky to Housco10es JfH0 1Are Ran-
ming to Erect Zheir Oan Homes
By LIMA BEARD
By LIMA BEARD

let a trustworthy lawyer examine the records
and make sure that the title IS clear. Have
the land surveyed, making arrangements be-
forehand with the surveyors IN regard 70 the
cost OF surveying, and require from them a
carefully made out plan OF the lot.
Ii all goes well. have the lawyer draw up the
papers; then pay cash down Tor the lot, that it
may be eatlresy yours, with 10 more anxiety
except the annual taxes.
When YOU have purchased the lot YOU viii
think the land Is yours; but remember thcr
as soon as YOU begin 70 build. new condi-
tions ari, C. When the cellar Is dug, the builder
has a perfect right To cart OF and sell the
earth, unless YOU state IN the beginning u
both architect and builder that no earth
shall be taken away or sold; that you will
retain it all for yourself.
Should there be trees on Your place which 1t
viii be necessary u cut down IN order u build
the house. consider well whether II viii be best
for YOU 10 bear the extra cost OF telling the
tree, and having them sawed and cut up for
frewooi OF whether YOU viii let the builder
cut them down and have the timber for his
own. You must make choice, because all
trees on Your lot which come down 70 make
room Tor the house belong % the builder, not
10 YOU. unless previous arrangements have
been made with both architect and builder.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-13
Set the House High

IT !, always better. for many good reasons, TO
L have YOUR house stand as high as the land
VI. permit, therefore. do not dig q deep cellar,
but build up the foundation walls quite dis
ttnce above the ground. The earth taken
from the cellar can be banked I'D and filed n
ou the outside of the foundation cellar walls.
Possibly the house may IT trst appear very
E,ga trau the ground. and look trI-ie awz-
vari, but Is soon as the grading Is made the
height VIII not be noticeable, the only differ
eu,e being that the building appears u Tar
better advantage and OF much more iupur-
t4uye than II set low. Besides al this, when
the foundations are high. they admit OF larger
cellar windows, and these mean = light cellar,
which Is very desirable.
Have as many cellar windows as can be
made without leSScuIug the strength Of the
foundation, and You W-.l re- s,-e II = cheerful,
light, dry cellar. often sun-hsnv too, a cellar
that can he kept clean and sweet with ,Irt,e
effort. where plants may flourish in the sun
SHINE ot the windows, and where box OF
growing parsley VIII he q joy ot fresh green.
ever ready for use Such a cellar has been
bu,.t, 1u- Is a decided success.
Pt course, the cellar must have = nice
smooth. level, concrete floor. and Il vOu can
afford II, let the ceiling ot the entire cellar he
p.rtcrei, with the last coat aS white as snow.
The plaster adds warmth 10 the house. pre-
vents possible nI-e from guawiug through %
the first floor, keeps dust from sitting through
to rooms above, and makes the cellar lighter
and cleaner.
Let the walls, coal bins, supports and in
fact every part of the cellar except ceiling and
finished woodwork. receive several coats of
whiteW1Sh. and have the window frames and
a! remaining woodwork painted white.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-13

"HE understanding OF what is most essential
II both house and land, what to avoid and
what to secure. will prove helpful TO every
hOmemaker wheth T she intends to build buy.
or rent a house, for with the knowledge of these
important facts woman can avoid mis-
takes. misunderstanding and disappOintments
which otherwise might be encountered, and
viii qualified to oversee IntellIgently the
entire work OF building. remodeling. or altering
her house.
Location is everything when selecting land
for building =, house. 1t counts for 50 much
that It IS far better to have a modest house in
Il good locality than a more elaborate one on
less desirable land: this. not only because It IS
more agreeable IN every way and the outlook
ot the practical business side Of the question.
rcadier sale and viii bring better price.
should YOU wish TO dispose OF II; then again
house erected on such land viii always ind
eager tenant and viii demand higher rent
when vou let II Tor the summer or lOngtc.
Having selected YOUR lot before purchasing
1t inquire i there are any restrictions on the
property. Often owners viii not sell land un
less the purchaser signs 4 paper stating that
the house to he built shall not cost less than q
certain sum, that the structure shall not be
built nearer the street than 50 many feet, or
nearer either side OF the lot than So many feet,
that no stables shall be on the grounds, etc.
Be sure YOU understand thoroughly what Is
demanded, and # YOU do not care to comply
with the requirements. and cannot persuade
the owner u omit or modify restrictions. give
up that particular lot and look Tor another.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-13
The All Important Price

THE first question to be considered when
L about TO bu,lda house Is the amount YOU can
spend upon IL. This decided, make rough
plan of the house As YOU want u, with number.
size. and location of rooms halls, etc. Submit
Your plans 70 a competent architect, and ask
HIM Tor rough eStlnaCe OF the cost. The
amount he names viii probably be TAR greater
than YOU calculated upon. but the architect
can suggest many ways IN which the expense
might be reduced. He NAV tell YOU that lower
priced woodwork for the interior VIII look Well
and cost much less. that Il YOU are willing 10
make the foundation a few inches narrower IN
width and length II VIII lessen the aggregate
cost, as It Is the SIZE OF the foundation which
governs 70 = great extent the cost OF the entire
structure.
But there are certain requisites in building
cat down without seriously iupalring the
sanitary conditions and strength OF the house.
These requisites are good umbinS-the very
best which can possibly he eobtAined-plentv %;
light and sunshine, dry cellar. and q strong
foundation.
II YOU are in q section Of country where the
ground N general Is inclined 10 daupcesS, 90
not let the architect. builder. or anyone per-
Suaje You not . have q dry ditch around Your
cellar. II VIII cost little more. but II Is well
worth the extra money; and II necessary make
up the cost IT less expensive mautelpIeceS.
use lamps ,'r lighting the house and postpone
buying gas or electric fixtures until later when
more convenient; put up with the Unpapered
white plaster walls Tor aS long q time - reccs-
s4ry. and IN many other wSys decrease ex-
pr--c II rOueSsentiaiS.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-13
Watch for the Mortgage

SOMETIMES mortgage exists ON the prop
~ e-tv vow have IN view which the present
owner fa:ls 20 mention. so do not commit YOUR
sell III auv way until YOU ascertain # therei one,
l'w much itl>.W hen payments are due. when the
mortgage cNp,re,, and whether the interest
a,,, been fully pt:l up 70 the present time
Ihe take, Cd. the property form another I'M
partiut stem ~ remember. Make sure that
these have been paid up T. date. and II pay
weat~ haze been neglected refuse 10 sign any
papers uutj, they have been made.
II 3, just possible that there has been granted
q others 'hc night Of way through the desired
.inI - dlg trclca for piping property lvIng
uca- 1t. or the right OF way for passing or
driving across YOUR land to reach some other
p't,r. or the land may he so situated that IT
,ee rctr future there IS prospect Of q street
being cut through which viii deprcciate the
value and perhaps dcmpli-h Your new house.
When lnnNins at property notice partIcu-
hr.r whether the lot >, lower than the SIde-
walk. l. -l. al the earth taken from Your cellar
w,.l not be sufficient u level up the lot. and
sg,h land would probably cost YOU several
hundreds Of dollars extra . I'LL IN property.
Many otherwise fine lots are subject to
ta.p1e~s because OF spr,ug5 OF -wales running
through. the dampncss not being observed
uut. the cellar Is dug. Always investigate
a-i make careful inquiries concerning the pos-
~,u.ttr 90 such condition before deciding upon
the property. tur q damp cellar Is - be avoided
20, yuu would avoid 81 plague.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-13
Concessions From Neiehbors

WUu-I INUlI . pIIglc.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-05-24

errors face, leaving it once more cold
~ impassive, but he spoke In German
instead of Russian.
81 am very much indebted to your
highness. and it grieves me that our
relationship remains unchanged"
"Oh, that's all right" cried Lennon
tofr breezily. IF it is within your
power TO allow me to come and give
you some lessons in electricity and the
care of dynamos, shall be very glad
to do So"
To this offer the governor made no
reply, but he went on still In German:
81 shall transfer you to cell No. 1,
which is not only more comfortable,
but the water there is pure. Did you
say you spoke English?"
Yes; quite as we'll as I do Russian"
The governor continued. with, never
theless, a little hesitation: "On the re-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-05-24
CHAPTER XVIII.

HE'LL No. 1 was a great improve
IL ment on No. 8. There was no
M shelf of rock or stone bench.
- but a cot bed in the corner.
table and q wooden chair. The living
spring issued from the living rock in
a corner Of the room. When the jailer
and his assistant had retired and
showed in the outside bolts Jack lit
his candle and a cigarette, feeling al
most happy. he surveyed the prem
ises now with more care. The bed
was of iron and fastened to the floor.
On the top of it was a mattress,
pillow and a pair of blankets. At its
head a little triangular shelf OF rock
had been left in the corner, and on
this reposed a basin Of tin, while
coarse piece of sacking took the place
of a towel. Jack threw off his over
coat and flung it on the bed, intent on
a satisfactory wash He heard some
thing Jingle in the pockets and, forget
ting for the moment what 1t could
possibly be. thrust his hand in and
pulled out a glass stoppered bottle or
ozak. He held it out at arms length
and stared ct it for some moments like
a man hypnotized.
holy st. Peter"' he cried. ITO think
| that should have forgotten thisP'
He filed the tin basin with water
/ and placed it on the table. Again he
dissolved a minute portion Of the
chemical and again filed the syringe.
/ II must leave no marks on the wall
i that may arouse attention" he said,
and, taking the full syringe to the arch
over the torrent and placing the candle
/ on the floor beside him, he gently push
ed in the piston. The spray struck the
rock, and the rock dissolved slightly
/ but percepdbly Coming back to the
table, he stood for a few minutes in
deep thought. Although the cot bed
was fixed to the floor. and although 1t
was possible that the shelf in the next
cell conceded with its position, the
risk of discovery was too great 10 cut
a passage between the two cells there.
The obvious spot to attack was the In
terror Of the tunnel through which the
| streamlet ran. but Jack, testing the
| temperature OF the water with his
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-05-24

'PToUidence took pity on you and or
dered me to strike q light"
turn of the steamer there will be an
English prisoner. will give him cell
No. 2, and if you don't talk so loud
that the jailer hears you it may per-
haps make the day less wearisome."
"You are very kind" said Jack, rig
idly suppressing any trace of either
emotion or interest as he heard the in
telligence, leaping at once to certain
conclusions nevertheless. II shan't
ask for anything more, much as
should like to mention candles, matches
and tobacco
ut is possible you may find all three
in No. 1 before this time tomorrow !"
Then in Russian the governor said to
the jailer:
"See if No. 1 is ready"
The jailer departed, and the govern
er. throwing open drawer in his ia
bic, took out two candles. q box of
matches and packet of cigarettes.
"Put these in your pocket he said.
''The cell door opens very slowly, SO
you will always know when the jailer
is coming. In that case blow out your
light and conceal your candle. It will
last the longer
The jailer returned.
'The cell is ready, excellency," be
said.
Take away the prisoner" command
ed the governor gruffiy.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-05-24

ELL No. 1 was a great improve
ment on No. 8. There was no
shelf of rock or stone bench.
but a cot bed in the corner. a
The La Jara chronicle., 1907-07-12
Reservoir Water For Sale.

The San Luis Valley Irrigation
Land and Power Co. is now ready
to commence contracting for the
sale of water under the Terrace
Reservoir system. The first $500,
600 worth of water will be sold at
S25 per acre foot, at least S5 per
acre down, balance on time to suit
purchaser at e per cent. interest.
This water is available for all
parties using water from the Al
amosa river and to most people us
ing water from the La Jara.
Reservoir water is necessary in the
raising of sugar beets in this val
ley; as beets require late water and
reservoirs are the only sure source
of late water. l am prepared to
talk business to parties who are
contemplating buying reservoir
water rights.
w. O. MIE1R,
Alamosa, Colo.
The La Jara chronicle., 1907-07-12
New Groceries.

We have added large and care
fully selected line of staple and
fancy groceries to our stock and
are now ready to supply your
wants in that line. We have
purchased nothing but the best
grades of edibles and intend to
give our patrons the highest class
goods that money can buy. Our
prices can't be beat and our goods
have no superior in the state.
Come in and see us and find out
how cheaply you can get the nice
est things to eat in the world
The JOHNSON SUPPLY Co.
The La Jara chronicle., 1907-07-12

Leroy Wilson was business
visitor to the city of Alamosa, on
Saturday of last week.
Joe McIntire and family came
up from Broyles, Colo, to spend
the nations great holiday under
the parental roof.
Mrs. Dan Murphy and children
spent several days at the McCun-
niff home, this week, coming up on
the passenger Tuesday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Prior and
son arrived here from Creede, this
week, to spend some time with
Mrs. Prior's parents, Mr.. and Mrs
j. G. Knight.
The La Jara chronicle., 1907-07-12

Ellis has the biggest assortment
of wall paper in town.
All grades and sizes of screen
doors at the B. l.. VanVechten
Hardware company.
Ladies' silk gloves, elbow length
in black and white. S5 cents and
81 90 per pair at Wilson's.
Home rendered lard, like moth
er used to make, the best in the
world, can be found at the G. G.
Oliver d Co. store.
J. H. Shemwell will leave for
Falcon, this state, this week, and
from there will go to Goodland,
Kansas, on business trip.
Fred Kirkland is here from
Winterset, Iowa, a guest of his
sisters. Mesdames G. E. Rippey
and f. w. Coakley, of Bountiful.
Miss Sally Gaffney is here from
St. Louis, as a guest of her sister,
Mrs. d. E. Newcomb. Miss Gatf-
ney, who is school ma'am in the
st. Louis schools, formerly taught
in La Jara, and many of our towns
men owe their first educational
training to her. Since leaving La
lara she has made several return
trips to meet the valley friends
who are always glad to see her.
DR.. Schenck and Sid Lovett
spent Tuesday night at the big
Pete Hansen ranch down on the
Alamosa river. DR.. Scnenck went
ON professional trip to Mr.. Han
sen who has been very i'll for some
time. Learning of DIR. Schenck's Is
success as a physician and surgeon,
Mr.. Hansen is desirous of obtain.
ing his services which we are Ger.
tain will result beneficially to the
patient.
The La Jara Implement ano
Manufacturing Co., is the name oi
the new private company which
was organized on the Sth inst. The
new concern will manufacture the
Fink land leveler which was de-
signed by w. F. Fink. The of
ficers of the company are as fol
lows: w. F. Fink, pres. /; George
Hamilton, sec. and treas; Frank
Brumbly, gen. mgr. In connec-
tion with the above business, Mr.
Brumbly will carry on his black,
smithing.
The La Jara chronicle., 1907-07-12

Bottled beer for family use. The
best ever. Walter Seyfer has it.
Fresh fruits of all kinds can be
had daily at the G. G. Oliver &
Co. store.
For Rent-Two rooms suitable
for light housekeeping. Johnson
Supply company.
Leroy Wilson and son, Herbert,
drove up to the reservoir, Wednes-
day, to attend to some business
matters.
The sewing circle will meet with
Mrs. J. White johnson on the
afternoon of the 18th inst, at the
usual hour.
Just received.-A car of fence.
Better get what you need at once
as it is going fast.-B. l.. Van
Vechten Hardware Co.
A communication recently re-
ceived from Mrs. Lyons is to the
effect that Mr.. Lyons is about the
same as when the last report of
his condition was given.
Misses May and Jennie Spohn,
of Indianola, Iowa. arrived here on
Wednesday mornings passenger
to make an all-summer visit with
their sister, Mrs. Clarence Hagan.
Word from Mrs. Harriet Steele
Schenck is to the effect that that
lady is enjoying California and
will soon continue her journey to
Portland with a party of Women
of Woodcraft.
Mrs. Chas. Magnes has issued
invitations to several of her lady
friends for luncheon to be given
at her home this afternoon in hon
or of Mr.. Magnes' sister, Mrs.
Bergen, of Littleton.
Little Miss Gene Garrett, who
has been visiting with her relative,
Miss Rachel Garrett, departed for
Creede, Thursday, to remain with
her amt. The little girls mother
has recently died and the child is
being cared for by relatives.
NJ. X. Gill, of Hopewell, N. M,
was here this week, and while here
made trip to the big reservoir.
Mr.. Gill has been a hydraulic en-
gineer for the past 35 years and he
says that the Terrace reservoir is a
dandy and will be great thing
for this valley.