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NOTICE.

FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN
One House and Lot in walhalla
known. as the John Reese house,
near the Court House; also one va
cant lot, Joining above. Will sell as
a whole or separately.
Easy terms. Call on or address,
d. /. MULKEY, Westminster, 8. @.
April 8, 1908. 1915
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NOTICE To TREspAssERs.

All persons are hereby warned not
to hunt, fish, Craze or let stock run
at large. or trespass In any manner
whatsoever upon my lands in Keowee
Township, Oconee county. All per-
sons disregarding this notice will be
prosecuted to the fullest extent of
the law. M. B. FINLEY.
Salem. S. c.. April 1, 1908. 14-17s
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END OF FAMOUS WRITER'S.
Literary Geninses Who Died Niisera-
bly, Poor and Lsetitute.

4 p.
bly, Poor and Lsetitute.
That Ouida shonld have died as
she did in poverty and loneliness, an
exile, though a voluntary one, from
the land OF her birth, was an un-
doubleday pitiful ending to an ex-
ceptionally brilliant career. Equally
sad has been the fate reserved for
come literary geniuses in the past.
For instance, Richard, the gifted
poet, died in debtors prison at
sri ,tol, after enduring the pangs Of
semi-starvation for years. Chatter
ton, driven desperate through hun
ger, poisoned himself at the age of
Is. Swift died mad. as he had all
along predicted he would.
DR.. Dodd, whose Beauties Of
Shakespeare" Is well known, was
hanged for forgery George Gissing.
after suffering hardships that embit-
tered his whole existence, died just
as fame was beginning to be assured
to him.
STOW, The famous antiquarian, au-
thor cf the Survey of London" ne
came in his old age licensed beg
gar, asking aims from door to door
through thirty-six counties" wy
cherly, from being the spoiled idol of
society, fell to the lowest depths of
destitution, and was eventually con-
signed to the Fleet Prison for debt,
where he remained seven years. Cot
ton also spent many years in debt
ors' prison, and eventually died
there by his own hand.
+ Robert Burns, writing only four
teen days before his death, implored
his friend Cunningham to use his in
fiuence with the commissioners of ex-
else in order to get his salary raised
from 935 year to $50, otherwise
If die not Of disease. 1 must perish
with hunger"
historiographer of the inquisition
vas glad during the close of his bril-
liant, but unfortunate career, to hire
himself out for few sous nigh to
keep watch over the dead bodies at
the Paris morgue, and died eveltu-
ally of starvation. Camoens begged
his bread from door to door until
compelled to take refuge in an aims
house, wehre he died.
1t is told of Ben Johnson that when
in his last illness King Charles sent
him small sum Of money he return
ed 1t. lie, sends me so miserable a
donation" cried the dying poet, "be-
cause I am poor and live in an alley
Go and tell him his soul lives in an
alley"
Very sad was the fate of Ulrich
Won Hutten, one of the greatest writ
ers Germany has ever produced. I'm
able to earn living, he was reduced
to tramping through the country,
begging food and shelter from the
peasants One bitter winters night
he was refused both, and next morn
ing was found frozen stiff and cold
in the drifting sp wv outside the vii
lage. "The only thing he died pos
sessed Of besiies the rags 70 wore,"
says his biogi1cher, Zu.hglius, twas
pen"
Saint-Simon, the celebrated French
author who wrote "The Reorganiza-
zion Of European Society,"" was twice
driven by want to attempt his own
life, and although he died a natural
death II the end 1t was among the
most lamentable surroundings. For
fifteen days." he says, writing to a
friend just before the end came, 81
have lived upon bread and water,
without fire; have even sold my
clothes"
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Five Square Miles of Timber Burns

Winston-Salem N G., Auril IL
News has been received here Of dis
astrous fire which swept over the
Blue Ridge mountains Saturday,
burning more than five square miles.
Roaring Gap Hotel and other build
ings were saved by hard work. The
damage to timber and pasture fences
is considerable.
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tnOuSn IL was IKE QOVe, ner wings
made a shadow deep and long upon
the face of our fair land--over men,
ragged, tired and hungry, over-pow-
cred, not beaten, turned homeward-
alas, where were the homes? These
men, who had fought with patriotic
fury, suffered privations unequaled,
met the issue, and then put down the
musket for the hoe, the saber for
the plow, the sword for the pen, and
revived.
Who can say these were soldiers of
fortune or soldiers OF adventure?
Not one. They were glorious, they
were grand In their efforts for a no.
BILE principle, nurtured in the pure
soil of a Southern heart and blos-
somed under the bullet showers Of
battlefield. These were men.-the
full measure and stature of perfect
men.--born to meet any situation
contrary to Lincoln's philosophy.
Let Us who feel the thrill of South
ern patriotism only through a ia
theirs or mothers experiences be
not Indifferent to the truths of his
tory--the fact too often perverted.
Rather let u.s. join hands with those
who fought, those who suffered, and
sing praises to q. glorious cause,
~
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-25
PASADENA HIGH AND ST.
VINCENT'S TEAMS TO MEET

Coach Hempe. of st. Vincent put his
baseball squad through hard batting
Practice YESTERDAY afternoon for an
hour to strengthen his men in this inn
portant branch of the game, in which
they have heretofore been found weak.
After the work the men put in half
an hour in bunting, after which they
went through grueling fielding stunts
until dark
Manager Holleran of the Saints has
arranged a game with the Pasadena
high school to be played on ST. Vincent
grounds this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
This performance has been scheduled
so as TO give the men practice in fol-
lowing the signals while running the
bases.
Lamer, the Saints all-around player,
who has been out of the game for a
week with a sprained ankle, will be
on the mound for the local school and
is expected to hold the Crown city boys
down to a small total of hits. Gala
han, who turned his ankle in Satur-
days game, will also be seen in d
uniform, so St. Vincent will trot out
upon the field with their full lineup,
with the single exception of big Pat
Phillips. who Is not yet strong enough
to don his fighting togs.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-25
GRAND JURY HEARS
OF RlCKEY'S DEALS

CARSON, New, Feb. 24.-The grand
jury called to investigate the charge
of embezzlement against T. b. Hickey,
president of the State bank, met this
morning. A number of witnesses were
called. 1t is said that practically the
same testimony is being given as was
heard at the preliminary hearing last
week.
District Attorney Roberts stated to-
night that he hopes to have all evil
dence in by Wednesday,
This afternoon ten witnesses were
heard.
'"The outlook for the reopening of the
State bank is becoming brighter every
day." said Attorney Plat. "Advices
from Goldfield today are that 100000
more has been signed up since our de-
parture from the camp last Friday De-
positors in the local bank are also
coming in daily and putting their
names to the bank agreement. and 1t
looks as though by March 8 the depos-
itors will have signed up sufficiently
for the banks to resume business.
"The different committees in charge
of this end of the business are work
ing hard to get the depositors in line,
and 1 am of the opinion that a receiver
never will be needed
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-25
CALLS FORTH
NICE FIELD
BEST sPRINTERS WILL PARADE
IN HANDICAP
Fifteen Three-Year-Olds Start Ball
Rolling and Split of Third
Number Closes Days
Doings
by IRVING d. CLEMENT

The Figueroa handicap is the feature
event on a good program for this after
noon and twelve of the best sprinters
at the track are carded to sport colors
in the main number. The weights have
been allotted nicely and new six
furlong record may be hung out. Be-
sides the handicap there are five sell
ing races, in which the best of those
eligible may face the barrier.
Fifteen three-year-old FLIES will
start the ball rolling and they are
a fair lot. Velma C. won her last race
in easy fashion. Ruscimo is as fast as
bullet and does we'll in her work.
Aquiline is rounding to form and
should-no, the new law. Laudable will
have Goldstein in the saddle and she
is speedy. Barbette, May Sutton and
Royal Queen will show to good advan-
tage.
Eight two-year-old FLIES are entered
in the second race of the day and they
are an evenly matched lot. Miniature
will sport the .colors of j. A. Bennett.
Instant belongs to S. c. Hildreth and
Is a good looking trick. Blight will
have Martin in the saddle. Fair Annie
is one of Walsh's fast youngsters. Post
riders on rail positions will have the
advantage.
Such good selling platers as Lady
Vashti, Kowsilany, Lady Kitty, Silver
Sue. Rustling Silk and Airs will go In
the seven-furlong race. the third on the
card and they should put up good
contest all the way.
E. M. Fry in Light
Probably the hardest race of the day
is the handicap. e. M. Fry has light
weight and won his only race here in
good time. Is a good colt. Carman
has both Mark Anthony II and Maya
zine entered and they carry the top
weight, which they deserve on past
performances. Old Timer is a good
game colt. Harvel and Mary F. are
coupled as the Pasadena stable entry
and are clever performers at the
weights. Dominus Arvi and c. w.
Burt are good sprinters.
A poor lot will go mile and fur
long in the fifth race and unless you
have a friend in the paddock to advise
you 1t may be more profitable to watch
them from the grand stand instead of
specializing on them.
The closing event of the day is at
seven furlongs for mares and Is split
of the third race. Josie's Jewell is do
ing we'll in her morning trials and
Preston will have the mount. Teacress
is generally close up at the finish and
is a hard luck mare. May shake the
hoodoo off today. Columbia Girl ran
a good second to Escalante in the mud
on Friday. Kirkfield Belle will per-
haps have a good rider aboard today.
Miss Himyar, although maiden, will
like the route. Banlada likes a longer
distance.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-25
TRl-ClTIES PREPARING
TO WELCOME BIG FLEET

VENICE, Feb. 24.-While at Cata-
lima recently H. R. Hanna, manager OF
the Abbot Kinney company, obtained
glass bottom boat to be used at Venice
during the visit here of the Atlantic
fleet. Already preparation for the re-
ception of the fleet Is under way and
big plans for the handling of the vast
crowds who will visit Santa Monica
bay on that occasion are being hurried
to completion.
Contracts have been let for the con-
struction of three large landings at
Venice to be used as landings to and
from the passenger crafts which will
ply between the pleasure pier and the
battleships. Two of these lighters will
be sufficiently large to accommodate
picnic parties and tables will be pro-
v.ded for those who wish to enjoy
luncheon party while out at sea. All
of the lighters are to be constr ucted
substantially with view to perma-
nenCy.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-25
SAYS HUSBAND
ROBBED HER
WIFE APPEALS TO THE POLICE
FOR AID
WANTS WARRANT FOR MANS
ARREST
Bride OF a Week Claims Better Halt
Ran Away with Five Hundred
Dollars, Her Watch
and Jewels

Mrs. Emma Mason, until recently
Mrs. Emma Wendslaff, applied to the
detective department yesterday for the
arrest of Thomas Mason her husband
of one week, on charge of robbing
her of $500 in cash, a gold watch and
some valuable jewelry.
The detective department referred
Mrs Mason to the prosecuting attorney
and she consulted Deputy Prosecutor
Joe Ford, asking him for complaint,
which was furnished her for the rea-
son tl-at under the California law
husband cannot steal from a wife or
the wife from a husband.
According to the story, as related by
the police, Mrs. Mason recently secured
a final decree of divorce from her hus-
band, who is a retired real estate deal
er now living in Ocean Park.
Two weeks age Mrs. Wendslaff met
Tom Mason, said to be well-known
mining and sporting man of Nevada
and elsewhere. A week of the company
and attentions of Mr.. Mason convinced
Mrs. Wendslaff that she had found an
affinity and the couple eloped to Santa
Ana and were married.
Shortly after the marriage Mason in
formed his bride he had an opportunity
to secure a half interest in highly
profitable business in Reno, New. for a
'iii'ii NNSii Peiy liiCiltJ anu IL SIG was
able to provide he money he could
make a profit of about 1000 per cent
per month on the investment.
Goes Into Business
The business, he is said to have in
formed her, was a popular faro bank
doing rushing business which one
of the owners wanted to get out of on
account of bad health. A half inter-
est could be secured on payment of $500
cash. the balance to be paid out of
the profits at a low rate per month.
Mrs. Mason, by disposing of some
securities, raised the $500, and this
money was placed in a dress suit case
and yesterday the couple started for
Reno and the faro bank.
On the way to the train Mrs. Mason
stopped for few minutes in a Broad
way department store to make some
purchases and her husband said he
would wait for her on the sidewalk
The purchases completed, the woman
returned to the spot wher5 she had left
Mr.. Mason and the dress suit case with
the $500. and also G gold watch and
some jewelry.
Mr.. Mason and the dress suit case
and the valuables had disappeared and
after vainly waiting and then a more
vain search she decided her newly
made husband had eloped with the
money and valuables, and she appealed
to the police.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-25
SUGAR MAID
GOES WELL
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24.-Sugar
Maid had no trouble equaling the Cali
fornia record for the distance when
she won the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
race at Emeryville today in a gallop.
After the barrier went up she imme
diately went to the front and was there
all the way. Tavora dropped from the
clouds and ran a swell second, ahead
of Rather Royal. Timothy Wen, the
second choice, tried to keep up with
the winner but stopped.
The record breaking Carmisa proved
a disappointment in the second race,
being beaten without trouble by Little
Jane. The best Carmisa could do was
to get the short end of the purse. Re-
suits:
(Mentry), to l. won; Nappa, ia Knapp, 7
to 2, second Sycamore, ia CKeogh), to l.
third; time 1;13 S-5. Steel Blue, Herives, Cath
crime F.. Expectant Othmar, Ed Davis, Mrs
O'Farrell, Wilmore and San Alvarado finished
as named
Second race, 31s furlongs, purse-Little Jane.
107 SANDY to l, won; Right Easy. 81 "a
Walsh, 10 to /, second Carmisa, 107 Ciayes),
to 8, third; time 40 3-5. Hazlet, Solus, Tom
Hayward Roulon, Judge Cronn and Sir Fret
full finished named.
Third race ~ miles, selling-Benvolio. 125
(Knapp), to /, won; Confederate, 124 (Mil-
ler), II to 10, second; Prince of Orange. ITO &c.
sullivan) 20 to /, third; time 1885 rs. Lone
Wolf. Mill Song Henry o. Alaric. Rose Eley,
Rhinock, Helisme and The Broker finished as
named.
Fourth race, mile 20 yards purse-sugar
Maid, 1917 (Buxton), to O. won; Tavora, SO
(E Dugan). to l, second; Rather Royal. los
(Charboneau), to l. third time $40 rs. Tim
othy Wen, Cadichon. Dollie Dollars. Lucrece
and Isolation finished as named.
Fifth race, 1 1-1s miles, selling-Gargantua,
10s (Dugan) to 2, won; 6tandover, los (Adii-
| Ier) 3 to 1, second; Patriotic. Sc "a. Walsh),
40 to /, third; time 1;46 AS, Wolfville, Mig
rette Vronsky. Prestige. Ban Lord and Baker
finished as named.
sixth race 5h furlongs purse-Smiley Cor
hett 10 wv Miller) even, won Center Shot.
o. (Buxton), 2 to l, second Blue Heron, 107
| (Gilbert), to l. third; time LOG 1-5 Braggart.
| Jeremiah, Lady Irene. Mein Liebling. Grace
| Marie and Lord Primrose finished as named.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-25
AUTOS PROGRESS
DURING The DAY
By Associated Press.


TOLEDO, Feb. 24.-The last two of
the automobiles in the New York-to-
Paris automobile race crossed the Ohio
line today and are now battling with
snow drifts in northern Indiana. The
French car Bloc left Bryan, Ohio, at
a. M, after spending the night there.
The German car became stuck in the
snow a few miles from Edgarton, Ohio
last evening and farmer towed 1t into
town, where it remained until this
morning. 1t followed closely after the
French car in crossing the Ohio line.
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind, Feb. "a
The American car in the New York-to-
Paris auto race left here at LAS this
morning for Chicago and became
stalled in an immense snow drift nine
miles west of Michigan City this after
noon. Transfers who went out after
it gave up in despair and returned
here. The crew temporarily abandoned
the car and went to Chesterton, twelve
miles west of here, for more men and
horses.
SOUTH BEND, Ind, Feb. 524-The
French car carrying st. Chaffray, Cap
tain Hansen, M. Autrens and S. l.. Az
rier in the New Yorkto-Paris automo-
bile contest, left South Bend at $3.50
a. m. The crew is in excellent condi-
ton.
CHICAGO, Feb. Palate tonight the
automobiles entered in the New York
to-Paris race were still trying to reach
Chicago. The leading car was the
American, and 1t was at Chesterton,
Ind, forty-one miles from this city and
making progress at the rate of one
mile an hour.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-25
NEW EDUCATIONAL BILL
DISCUSSED IN COMMONS


LONDON, Feb, 24.-The new educa-
tional bill was introduced in the house
of commons today by Reginald Mac
kenna, president of the board of edu-
cation. The bill regulates the cond-
tons under which public money may
be applied in aid of elementary educa-
ton in England and Wales.
The house of commons was crowded
for the occasion. The new measure is
not so contentious as the Birrell edu-
cational bill of 1906, which the house
of lords threw into the waste paper
basket without ceremony.
The two main principles embodied in
the new bill are that there shall be
complete public control OF the eemen-
tary schools by locally elected bodies
and that there shall be no denomina-
tional tests in the appointment of
teachers. In speaking of the bill Mr..
Mackenna said that failure to pass
the ministerial proposals would give
a most powerful impetus to the move
ment to secure the total abolition of
religious instruction in the schools.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-25
RESIDENCE PARTIALLY
DESTROYED BY FLAMES

Crossed electric light wires are
thought to have been the cause of a
blaze that destroyed the roof of the
house occupied by Clarence T. Torrey.
1868 Glendale place. yesterday after
noon.
The building is two and one-half-
story frame structure. Flames were
first detected issuing from the attic.
An alarm was quickly turned in and
firemen soon reached the scene and by
their prompt and effective work ex-
tinguished the flames and prevented the
destruction of the residence.
The roof and upper portion Of the
house We're damaged. A greater part
of the roof was destroyed.
The loss is estimated at $500 and is
fully covered by insurance.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-25
TOMMY AND
HIS JOKER
WANTS SIXTEEN-F00T ARENA
FOR JOHNSON
EngIishmen Come to Life and Offel
to Stage Fight Between
HeaVies-Jeff Is
Mentioned
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
LONDON, Feb. 24.-Tommy Burns,
the near-heavyweight champion, and
Jack Johnson, the negro heavyweight,
may meet in this country to fight for
the championship within the next few
months. A syndicate OF British sports
men have offered a purse for fight
between Burns and johnson to take
place at Newcastle, one of the Lanca-
shire cities in England. They have
placed a deposit of $4,000, and Burns,
having accepted the terms, has de
posted a similar sum as a forfeit.
The syndicate offers Johnson $4,000
win, lose or draw.
The fight is to take place before June
10. and Burns insists on a 16-foot ring.
He is also agreeable to the sugges-
ton that James ]. Jeffries shall act as
referee.
Burns will remain at Hampstead
until March IL, when he will go to Dub
lin for his fight on ST. Patricks day
with Jem Roche.
Amt it awful, Clarice. the noise this
Tommy Burns is making across the
puddle? That old gag about the. To-
foot ring has been handed the poor
sleeping islanders, and our English
cousins are going right ahead trying &c
arrange a match between the Lemon
Suueezer and the Blackbird.
1t sure is to laugh. Johnson would
be foolish to fight Burns in anything
but a regulation 24-foot ring, and
Burns knows that he is peddling some
awful bull when he asks for brevity
of space. At that Tommy probably is
hep to what he is doing, for it is nice
way to get out of meeting the man who
stands between his chubby Canadian
frame and a clear title to the heavy
weight championship.
But at that, just think of the awful
pugilistic awakening England has gone
through since Thomas chugged over
and won a couple of heats from their
'champions"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-25
BARRIERS FORM SOCIETY
AND ELECT OFFICERS

Los Angeles BARRIERS held meeting
last night and formed an organization
10 be known as the BARRIERS Protective
association.
The following officers were elected;
President, C. Collins; vice president, H.
Keller; secretary, f. FEEDER; treasurer,
Joseph Hamilton.
Addresses were made by Stanley B.
Wilson and Harry c. Keller.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-25
MEN AND 100
GAME COCKS CAUGHT IN RAID

NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-Seventy-six
men and more than 100 game cocks
were captured at an early hour yester-
day morning In the basement of sa-
loon on Long Island. The raid was
made by the police and agents of the
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals.
A big cooking main was in progress
when the officers swooped down upon
the place and only one man escaped.
1t is stated that the birds captured
have a value of more than $4,000. All
of the men arrested were held in bail to
appear in court to answer charges
which will be preferred against them
by the society.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-25
COSTLY WIRELESS APPLIANCE
INSTALLED AT POINT Iona
BY Associatee Press.

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 24.-What is
known in wireless telegraphy as a
wave tuner" a recent and costly APP
pliance, was installed at the Point
Iona station today. 1t is the only one
of its kind on the Pacific coast.
It can be so adjusted as to eliminate
interference, and no matter how many
stations are operating the man at the
Point Iona station can select any one
he pleases and communicate with it
without interference. Two operators
using the "wave tuner" can receive at
the same time messages from widely
separated points.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-25
WILL RESIGN IF
MOI SUPPORTED


NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-Both the Ma
tional and American league magnates
will meet in New York this week. The
principal business before the league
will be the adoption of the playing
schedule for the summer.
1t is stated this will be practically
all the business that will be transacted
at the American league meeting.
At the National league meeting, it
is stated, President Pulliam will make
a stand on the black list resolution
adopted last fall at the meeting of the
National association. He has an
nounced that unless the other league
members back up his stand he will
resign his position.
A number of proposed changes in the
playing rules will be discussed, but 1t
is not thought that changes will be
made