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FELL FIVE HUNDRED FEET.
Frighful Accident Happened at Maine
Fair Grounds.

Waterville, Maine, Sept. A. In
, full view Of $4,000 Mortified specta-
tors, assembled on the Central Maine
Fair Grounds here late to-day, Chas.
Oliver Jones, Of Hammondsport, N.
Y, aeronaut, fell distance of 500
feet to his death. Among the wit
nesses of the frightful plunge were
Mrs. Jones and child, and they were
almost the first to reach the side of
the dying man. Jones died an hour
and half after the accident.
Jones had been at the fair grounds
with his dirigibie balloon "Boome-
rang known as Strobel Airship,
since Monday. To-day he arranged
to make flight between and 4
O'Clock. but such high wind pre-
vailed that a delay was necessary. At
4.3O conditions had modified and he
gave the word to have the machine
released.
When the aeronaut reached a
height Of more than 500 feet the
spectators were amazed to see small
tongues Of flames issuing from the
gas bag In front Of the motor. At
this time the balloon had passed out
OF the fair grounds. Many persons
In the great crowd endeavored to
apprise Jones Of his danger, but
several minutes elapsed before he
noticed the fire. Then he grasped
the rip cord and by letting out gas,
endeavored to reach the earth. The
, machine had descended but a short
distance when a sudden burst of
flame enveloped the gas bag and the
frame work Immediately separated
from the bag. .t
Jones fell with the frame of his
motor. and when the spectators
reached him he was lying unde It,.
The gas bag was completely destroy
ed. The physicians who were in the
crowd found that Jones had no
chance to survive, as he was injured
internally, and his spine was broken.
Jones had trouble with his bal
loon yesterday on account of the
cold weather Monday night, which
caused number of leaks, through
the contraction of the gas bag. 1t
is thought that the bag leaked again
to-day and that a spark from the
motor caused the disaster.
Jones was 40 years old.
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also money amounting to $54.07. No
hint OF these facts, however, was
given out, that the deplorable affair
might have been aver ed.
Mrs. Anderson was, before mar
riage, Miss Emma Cox, of Belton,
and had run a boarding house here
for years. She was very handsome
in appearance and possessed affable
and pleasing manners. She leaves
two daughters-twins, aged four
teen years-and one son, aged sew
enteen. Business was congested for
several hours following the tragedy,
and it will indeed take years of his
tory to dissipate its effects.
- Gen. raj News.
Miss Mary Cherry's friends are
pleased to see her out again, after
an illness of several weeks with fever.
Miss Carrie Hunter leaves to-day
for visit to relatives at Greenville.
DIR. and Mrs. Louis Gray, of An
derson, visited in Seneca last week.
AS Miss May Cherry, Mrs. Gray was
a popular member OF Seneca's social
realm, and her friends here are al
ways happy over her presence among
them.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Neill and daugh-
ter, Miss Alice, are visiting Mrs.
Neill's parents near Brevard, n. G.
Miss Mary Symmes, of Greenville
is visiting Mrs. w. p. Nimmons.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. b. McCutchen and
son, Of Charleston, were guests in
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. N. Gig
nilliat last week.
Miss Genie McCutchen, of Greer's,
is visiting in her brothers family,
DR.. +. M. McCutcheE.
Misses Anna and Frances Stribling
visited relatives here last week.
Mrs. Caldwell, who has been board
ing with Mrs. c. V. McCarey, left
yesterday for Edgefeld.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. s. Werner have
been entertaining at progressive
house party at their home near Bre-
ward, n. G.. The series of parties COW
cred several weeks, and there are few
homes where such generous and Law
ish hospitality is dispensed. Indeed
this hospitable home Is always open
to Its friends, and during the sum-
mer months, when the family occu-
pies their beautiful summer home in
the mountains, there is a continuous
stream of company, and life there is
| filled with the brightest and jolliest
experiences. Among the visitors the
| past week were numbered Misses
Verna Stribling, of Seneca, and Mary
McKeithan, Of Carthage, N. c., and
James Phillips, of Jacksonville, Fla,
! and Aston Davis, of Pisgah Forest.
M. V. s..
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Campaign that Cost n Fortune.

Milwaukee, Wis, Sept. G. The
charge that the Senatorial campaign
cost the various candidates from
100000 to $S50,000, and that Sen
ator Isaac Stephenson spent the bulk
Of the money expended may result in
a decision by Senator La Toilette to
organize war In the Legislature
against his colleague in an effort to
prevent Stephenson's election.
AS basis for the proposed con-
test, 1t is proposed to introduce a
resolution in the Legislature provid-
Ing for an investigation of the man.
ner In which the various candidates
expended funds.
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County Results.

Smith carries Oconee by $50 over
Evans. Smith elected in State by
over 10000. Swearengin leads in
county by $50 over Mellichamp.
Swearengin elected in State by good
majority.
Caughman led Cansler for Rail-
road Commissioner by $50 votes in
Oconee county; about 600 ahead of
Camiler in State as far as heard
from.
McSwain carries Oconee by about
800 votes; defeated in Circuit by
Bonham by large majority.
w. M. Kay elected Sheriff by 500
majority.
Phillips elected Supervisor by
about 100 majority.
Kerr in lead for Coroner by As
votes over Boyd; can be changed by
official tabulation when all boxes
heard from.
Hughs elected County Superintend-
,ent of Education by 500 majority.
Schroeder apparently elected Trea-
surer; 100 votes in lead of Rey-
nolds; hardly probable official count
or the remaining votes to be heard
from will change this result.
j. b. Hill and J. H. Allen elected
County Commissioners. Hills vote
1875, which leaves no possibility Of
change; Aliens vote 1897, which
places him over 100 in lead of Mil
ler, next highest, without a proba-
biltty of n change by official count
and missing boxes.
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Good for BiIiousness.

81 took two Of Chamberlain's Sto-
mach and Liver Tablets last night
and 1 feel fifty per cent better than ]
have for weeks" says j. J. Firestone
of Allegan, Mich. "They are cer-
tainiy tine article for b!licusness." "
For sale by J. w Bell, Walhalla; w.
j. Lunney, Seneca. Samples free
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Held on Criminal Operation Charge

Savannah, Ca, Sept. 5.-A coro-
ner's jury to-day found that Mary
e. Trask. young woman, had come
to her death as the result Of crimi-
nal operation, and held DR.. A. Ros-
EFT for murder, and j. Prlckett, a
young man, as accessory. The wo-
man died last night. DR.. Rosett de-
clines to make any statement about
the case.
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wAIHALIA. SOUTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY SEPT o. 1908
New Series No. 54,.--volume Lx-Ny, 81.
Results in State

Especial to Keowee CoGrier.)
Charleston, Sept. 8, $40 a. M
With $1,000 votes reported, and
probably not over ten thousand un-
heard from, the vote stands:
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They Take the Kinks Out.

II have used DR.. Kings, New Life
Pills for many years, with Increasing
satisfaction. They take the kinks out
fuss or friction" says N. II. Brown,
Of Pittsfeld, VT. Guaranteed salts
factory at all drug stores. 25c.
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4lcontinued on Fourth Page.).
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Don't be afraid to give Chamber
lain s Cough Remedy to your chill
!dren. 1t contains no opium or other
harmful drug. 1t always cures. For
sale by j. w. Bell. Walhalla; w. j.
Lunney, Seneca.
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Election I'm Anderson County.
Watkins defeated by Pearman for
Clerk of Court.
X. p. Smith, former Oconee boy,
reelected to the House.
King, Andersons "big policeman, {"
defeated Green for Sheriff.
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Finley and Ellerbe return to Con-
gress from their respective districts.
Solicitor.
Cobb, (Fifth Circuit), Wells,
Twelfth Circuit), apparently elect
ed, and Bonham, (Tenth Circuit)
elected Solicitors.
Mclaughlin leading Stoll by about
four hunderd votes for Solicitor In
the Third Circuit.
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fighting blood. an animal hardened in the
heat and cold of the western plains, a
training unknown at Cambridge and one
which units man to acknowledge any
living master save himself.
When his lordship awoke his first sem
sations were of heat and cold. The one
was a fiery trickle from a TASKS neck
forced between his teeth; the Other a
douche of cool. fresh water poured gently
from the spout OF a coffee pot. and bot
were vastly pleasing to MILFORD. He opened
his one available eye, while his lips
twitched family into twisted smile.
Jolly old scrimmage, Ell? Ripping. And
now concerning that apology. / made or
myself no end of silly ass, and / want
to say"
Jaw. you shut up,' commanded Joe.
and Lord Cranton laughed.
They were silent for a time, TIL the
bruised Kentuckian spoke again.
Look yonder." he said, as he pointed
to a snaky coil of smoke with a distant
duck-like craft beneath ii. IT'S that durn
fool battleship what run us down, an ii
amt nosin' off the trail she's a-lookin'
for a lord what's lost or strayed."
What luck" observed the Briton SOL
empty. Il hope. by Jove. she has a sur
geon in her crew"
Look here" said Joe at the end OF an
other voiceless twenty minutes, when
We gets to land will you stay with me a
spell on my horse ranch down in old Ken
tucky?"
well. rather,' retorred his lordship
beamingly. And if things grow dull we'll
have another go-gloves. old chap-but
dash me if kicking isn't barred"
Then another silence fell between the
battleship. They spoke no word. yet their
hands crept out and touched in a grip that
means far more than the babbling SYM
bols of our tongues.
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Cheek.

Charles II. Wells of Stratford. Conn.
took at the Madison Square Garden poul-
try show the prize for the best hen, and
since then Mr.. Wells has had innumer-
able requests from unknown people to be
taken into partnership in the poultry
business.
1.-THE cheek of these requests is rather
amusing" said Mr.. Wells the other day.
For the contemplated partnerships 1 am
to supply the stock, the experience. the
success: the other folks are to SUPPLY
don't know what besides cheek.
Their cheek reminds me of a church
officer we used to have here in Stratford
in the last century.
taken up the collection in the church for
thirty years, and for a long time he had
been suspected of helping himself to
money. For as long a time as possible
no heed was paid to these suspicious and
rumors, but in the end the thefts grew
intolerably large, and when a marked
ten-dollar bill disappeared from the mis-
sionary box in the vestibule it was felt
that the old man must at last be called
to account. The minister was appointed
to the unpleasant task.
We'll. the next Sunday after service.
the minister, as he was putting away his
notes. said, gravely:
Martin. have you heard of the money
that is missing from the box?'
Yes said the old man. imperturb-
ably, I've been a-hearin something
about it.
Martin the minister went on. this
dreadful business lies between you and
me. We are the only two who have ac-
cess to the missionary box. Either you
CT | must be the thief
Martin nodded.
It's just as you say, sir. he agreed
Only you and me has access to the box,
and l think the best way out of it'll be
for you to pay one half. and l pay the
other, and just say no more about it,"
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Fresh Air School
for Delicate Children


PROVIDENCE. r. l.. January o. 1905.
A FRESH air school, unique among
~ educational institutions in this
L country. will be opened in Provi-
dence. The school will be conducted In
doors in that it is to be held inside OF
a building. but great swinging windows
on three sides of each room, extending the
length and width of each. and an extern
sive system of veltilation, will afford an
atmosphere of cold. pure air. making The
room easily adaptable to the conditions
necessary to comfortable and hygienlc
study by each student
The idea of establishing the school was
first suggested by the Rhode Island
League for the Suppression OF Tuberculo-
sis which had heard of the satisfactory re-
suits attained by the many schools OF the
kind in European countries. The school
is part of the city's regular school sys-
tenn.
The school sessions will be held in a
building located in an isolated section of
the center of the congested district OF
school population.
The system in operation in the German
schools which is almost universe.
throughout Europe, has been adopted for
tn. Providence school, with but few va
riations.
The small area of wall space in the
light green, a color found to be agreea-
BILE to the eyes, and all the articles In
the room, besides being painted in har-
mony with the color of the walls, have
been subjected to a process of deod0rlza-
ton and sterilization. Old-fashioned fire.
places have been set into the walls in each
room and in one a large oven is to heat
soapstones, which are to be furnished TO
children with cold feet.
The usual custom of removing the outer
wraps while in the classroom Will not Be
ol'owed in the fresh air school,, except
when the weather compels the closing of
the large windows. Students subject to
cold eXtremities will have their feet and
legs incased in wooden bags made for the
purpose, and wear gloves or mittens when
their studies and play permits. The chairs
and desks and other paraphernaiia In the
classrooms have been constructed on
portable platforms so that 1t will be posi-
BILE at all times to keep within the rays OF
the sun.
Although new in this country. the fresh
air school, Is not an experiment, as 1t
has demonstrated its usefulness in Euro
pean countries to the extent that in many
cities they are considered a necessity. The
fresh air schools in Germany are re-
garded as models. Their daily sessions
consist of three hours of study, which is
arranged between periods devoted to play.
gymnastics and other forms of outdoor
amusements. The schools generally are
open to students of both sexes.
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RITTER SARTORIAL ATTACK MADE
UPON THE N1ANXMAN, HALL GAME

to defend my hat for they know | could
not constantly be in the island, and
elected me on that understanding. Nor
shall | write to them on the subject.
Which shows that the great man Is at
last assured that he is solid with his
constituents.
He is going to Egypt to recuperate.
He expects to travel as far south as
Khartoum and as far east as the Dead
sea. and will probably not return until
the end OF April He is very much run
down and besides is suffering from in
somnia His literary work takes lot
out OF him. Few authors find the labor
of composition so arduous. His nerves
go all to pieces when he writes a BOOK
At its conclusion he frequently betakes
himself to a private establishment In
Cardiff. conducted by a famous special
list, to undergo repairs.
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The Mummy and the Ycrkshirenan.


Lady Duff-Gordon was describing. at a
dinner In New York, the visit that she
paid TO Chinatown under the able guild
ance of Chuck Connors.
1T was a most interesting visit Lady
Duff Gordon said. but L could not un-
derstand the English of my guide. nor
could l understand the intr!cacies of the
opium smoking, the Chinese acting and
the other strange and novel things 4 saw.
Altogether L must Lave appeared very
ignorant-as ignorant the YORKSHIRE
man who came to London to SEE our
famous British Museum.
unfortunately the Ycrkshireman
chose a close day fo- his visit. and the
policeman at the gate. when he PR
scented himself therN waved him away.
But / must cCm. in. said the YORK
shreman. I've "A holiday on purpcse.'
No matter, said the guardian. This
is a close day. and the mus cum Is shut
What, Amt this public propsrty?'"
Yes admitted the. policeman: but
he cried excitedly, one of the mummies
die.i on Tuesday. and do you begradg1
Us one day to bury him in?'
"'Oh. excuse me- said the Yorkshire
man, in hushed voice. In that case I
won't intrude. 4"
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constituent yet presently found his

tongue.
Look here" he spluttered. blushing ir
honest shame, this is uncommonly hand
some of you, and I've insulted you again
in thought. I owed you an apology be-
fore, but now
Cut that!' commanded Joe. you &c
on eat" He spun on his heel, paused
turr ed again and added grimly: IAN you
better eat hearty, too. cause when you
gets done I'm a-goin' to tell you stump.
thin thatIl make you set up an think.
He strobe away and left the marveline
Erglishman, who, believing his companion
fortify himself with food. then wait fol
such developments as were sure to follow
He ate his breakfast and enjoyed 1t huge
ly, them helping himself to a fine cigar
which had come from the Afric STOCK ne
sprawled on the sand and waited. In the
course Of half an hour the American re-
turned He looked at the empty plate
nc dded complacently and took a seat.
Now" said he. las you've ct yo' grub.
we'll talk" His lordship waved his per-
fecto gracefully, and Joe continued: 1.-The
frs day I spoke to you. civil an gen.
t'manly you treat me like a niger or a
ki-yote. l let that pass. cause I oughtn't
to have undid my lip; but when you riz
makes man see red an forgit the law.
You give me two bruises, mister. one on
my skin an one on white mans pride,
an now I'm a-goin' to give em back
Wait" said Lord Cranton, flushing to
his ears Aren't you trifle rash? For
my thoughtless act in booting you wrote
a full apology. and am now prepared to
apologize again-profusely. Isn't that suf-
ficient?"
NO" snapped Joe. 'it amt. You can
do yo' apologizin' afterwards; but befo'
YOU do it, I'm ag-goin to give you the
durndes' lickin' what you ever got sence
me an you was born"
X
A lump Of anger rose In the Briton's
throat, but in spite of it a look Of admira-
ton crept into his eyes.
"One moment" he parleyed. DO you
mean to say that 1t was your intention to
thrash me from the first?" Joe nodded.
And you helped me up on that bit of
wreckage and saved my life in order to
carry out your extraordinary purpOse?'
began to twitch into a smile. "Will you
tell me-" he asked. why you did not
polish me off when first We landed. or
this morning before we breakfasted?"
Mister" Joe answered, without ap-
parent understanding of the situations
humor. las night you was wet an cole;
you want in no condition for a salts
fackry fight, an this mornin' we both was
hongry. l had my breckfus'. an might of
punched you then, butt amt the man to
take advantage of Teller critter an
bloody his nose on a empty stummick"
Lord Cranton's look of admiration visi-
bly, increased.
"By George, you're brick" he
laughed, land as for your just desire to
lick me. it's most uncivil in gentleman
to keep you waiting" He rose and began
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to divest himself of superfluous clothing.
but paused at a sudden thought. with his
vest half off. Look here" he said
you've. been ripping chevalier in your
code of honor. and it's only fair on my
part to acquaint you with a fact. At
Cambridge I went in for boxing-strong.
Since then I've kept in training. and am
rather fit. Unless you are a professional,
you know, I'm apt to prove trifle nasty v
There was nothing bOastful about the
tone. 1t was merely generous. manly
statement of the case. and. Joe was one to
appreciate it thoroughly.
'.Good"' he answered. It'll make
things interestin'. I'm glad you amt no
Lizzie-boy. cause it wouldn't "a been no
satisfaction in a-lammin' of you. The
rules of the game is a stand-up give an
take-no wrastlin'-no clinchin'. Is that
all right?'
"Oh. perfectly" smiled the Englishman.
and stood on guard.
The beach was an ideal battle-ground,
smooth and hard. with sufficient room be-
tween the Waterline and the edge of
softer sand. Lord Cranton was stripped
and ready for the fray, but now 1t was
the Kentuckian'e turn to pause.
Mister" he said. in a tone of inherent
chivalry. II reckon you forgot to take out
yo' single-barreled eyeglass; but you bet
ter do it. cause that's one OF the per-
tick Ter places that I'm going to pick for"
THANK YOU" laughed Lord CrantOn as
he tossed his monocle aside. Il think I'd
rather shake your hand than trounce you.
but the row is yours and l hope you'll
pardon me for doing the best l can. Come
on!"
They were ready now for the test OF
strength and pluck, the nobleman assum-
ing the stiff, ungraceful pose of an Eng
lish boxer, while his foe crouched low
and circled round and round In the man
ner of Ills people.
Joe Rupert tented for an opening and
bounded in with a Whirlwind rush. but
the unexpected happened. The swing was
parted and a white fist landed flush upon
his mouth; then after a moment Joe sat
up spat blood, and looked with a sort Of
childish wonder at the man who hit him.
f"One!' smiled the Englishman Are
you hurtF
Joe rose n silence and began once more
to Circle round and round: his gray eyes
swapping. Ids head held low and his
shoulder hunched to protect hts jaw. This
time he avoided rushing tactics and began
to spar. With double feint he deceived
Lord Cranton and placed a blow on the
very spot whence the monocle had Deen
removed; but the Brtton countered nicely,
once more laying out the tough kentuck-
ian.
Have you had enough?" inquired his
lordship. IF you have. l am ready with
that apology"
Not much" snarled Joe. I'm agoin'
to lick you like / said would, SO you
better stop talAin' an watch the game.
We've got till supper time, an
haven't whipped you then. We'll build
fire to see by"
Iord T.o,to,E ctorod Il, ,,,5;c0,,iSa5
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From the Taller.