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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-08-22
Dedicate
BUILDING.
Great day at To-
al0 Tuesday.

Tuesday was an eventful day at
Toano. the occasion being the dedi-
cation. OF the handsome modern
high school building Never before
has a similar event occurred al old
Burnt Ordinary and in recent
years nothing has attracted a more
gathering.
All day long people were arriving
from the adjacent county. New
Kent. Williamsburg and other
places more distant being repre-
sented. The presence Of distin-
guished speakers was also a drawing
card.
When the crowd was called 70 or
der by Supt. P 7. Cowles in the
assembly hall Of the high school.
there were on the rcsuum Judge w.
H. Mann. Hon. John Lamb. Or.
Robert Frazier. Mr.. n. l. Henley
and DR.. II. u. Stephenson. Mr..
Cowles opened the exercises in a few
well chosen remarks In which DC
commended the school board. the
contractor and others connected with
the construction OF the building.
closing by introducing Dr. Stephen
son who spoke for the Library Asso-
citation.
DR.. Stephenson said this sssocia-
ton had paid for the library furn-
ishing. including a piano. books. etc
at a cost Of S7OO and that il still had
| SIS 10 us credit and no debts.
Rev. ID. }. Traynham invoked the
Divine blessing. after which Dr.
Robert Frazier was introduced and
spoke or the subject Country
| Schools as a Force in Country Life
Dr FraHer's address was we'll re-
ceived.
Judge w. II. Mann. the chief OF
ator of the occasion. was then IN
troduoed by Mr. N L. Henley. an,
made a most interesting address. a
did also Capt. Lamb. both of whor
were cordially received by the audi
ence which by this time filled IN
auditorium 70 Overlooking. Bot
addresses were along education.
lines.
al Before the dedicatory exercise
the visitors were shown over th
building and all expressed their sa
: isfaction with it.
At night local talent presents
:. Men. Maids and Matchmakers'
. a crowded house which went aws
!. greatly pleased with the rendition
: the catchy little comedy.
Judge Mann and Congressm'
!. Lamb remained over night. 4
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Cary Brans
az their beautiful home.
). Among those who attended fro
:. other places were: Messrs. II.
= Phillips. 7. II. Geddy. A. J. Barre
!. s. L. Graham. r. L. Spencer. I
G. Spencer. Jr.. and w. c. Ne
- ford. of Williamsburg; A.
: Sharp and Z. G. Wooten. of Boul
ward
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-08-22

I'VE would appreciate it if you
will call phone "a and give US any
personal or social news you may
know. Or write il out and we VIII
send for il. In this way you viii
help make The Gazette more inter
esting.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-08-22

Get your clothes pressed at How
ard Wilkinson's cleaning establish
n=nt. Everything up-to-date. est
work; prompt delivery. In ohl-
ken's news building.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-08-22

Automobiles Tor hire. Call
phone 81.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-08-22

The DeclefasicD
Independence
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-06-20

CHAPTER vIII.-Seton, locating a
fishing village, hit the trail of Ellen and
Debbie. He then rented a fast vessel
and started in pursuit, Darlington pur-
suing S~trathgate.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-06-20
P XXI.
rhe LIttIe Man q WIndsor.

Inc ElLltC wan " WlUOoOts
There was nothing very awe inspir-
ing in the sight Of the plain, homely
looking little Dutchman walking under
the trees at Windsor; nor was there
anything more impressive in the figure
Of the dumpy little woman who walked
by his side, but for all that Ellen got
down on her knees in the pathway as
the two figures approached her. Lady
Carrington's example was followed pre-
cipitately by Sir Charles and Mistress
Deborah siocum.
Hey" cried the little man blink
ing and peering at the three ~kneeling
figures, whom have we here?' His
eye ranged from Ellen to Deborah and
comprehended the baronet kneeling in
the background. His dun face lighted
with a glance Of recognition. He knew
the army list by heart and most Of the
officers appearing thereon, especially
those Of any degree Of rank or sta
ton,
"Sir Charles Seton, Is It not?" went
on the plain little man, and o are
a captain in the Sussex light infantry.
Rise, Sir Charles" he continued,
gravely, sand you may present me to
these ladies. your companions
Sir Charles, glad enough to be re
leased from his uncomfortable posi-
tion, rose to his feet and stood at at
tention with a military salute. Then
bowling profoundly. he said
your majesty for the little man
was no less a person than King Georg,
the Thlrd-"this is the Countess Of
Darlington, and this is Mistress Deb
orah slocum Of the-er-Massachu
sets Bay Colony
aOfthe state OF Massachusetts,, you
majesty said Deborah, with greai
spirit.
my atianced wife, your majesty,
continued seton. hastily, hoping t
prevent an outbreak Of wrath In hi
majesty's MIND at Deborah's contu
macy.
Not content with stealing my colo
nies." said the king. kindly, but VIII
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-06-20

SANITY.
1t was Lady Cecily Darlington.
your majesty" answered Deborah,
who had no scruples at ali in the
premises.
The hussyl" calculated the queen.
to whom Lady Cecily's person and
reputation were equally well known.
The king raised a warning hand,
Sir Charles. at a nod from his males
ty. resumed his tale.
Thinking herself betrayed, as well
as despised and Knocked, my lady fed
by the aid Of Lord Strathgate."
"But, your majesty, i~nterposed Deb
orah again, with astonishing bold.
ness, she felt quite equal to any king
that walked the earth. being a free
born American citizen and she wished
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-06-20
See us for Prices.

We are prepared to do all kinds of
hauling on short notice reight,
merchandise, morning and evening
Pianos handled with care,
CALDWELL, DREYER g. CURTIS
Phones $40, 27Sb or 27S
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ner and mrted with another woman
who couldn't hold a candle to her.
and she ran away, in her innocence
getting Lord Strathgate to assist her.
Strathgate's motives were-well, your
majesty will understand. She es-
capped from him. Darlington pu'-
sued him. They fought"
80 l have been informed" said the
king.
Very well, your majesty, then
there's nothing for me to do but to
beg you to be merciful to the young
man. I think he's heartily sick and
sorry OF It now, and only wants his
wife. He's one Of the best officers
in the service, II would be a pity to
degrade him, and, to tell the truth, I
love the lad dearly. Won't your ma
jesty be a little easy with hlm-a
nominal punishment We can't af-
ford to overlook the AFFAIR entirely
"Hark ye," admiral" said the king.
Gentlemen" he turned to the other
two sailors-'I commit her majesty
to your tender Offices. Admiral KEEP
hard and l will have a word or two
alone. Come, admiral"
The king turned as he spoke and
walked u Of ear shot, the admiral
numbering along in his wake. They con-
suited together animatedly for a few
moments, the king smiling, not to say
grinning, If so unroyal a word may be
used about majesty. Suddenly the old
admiral burst into a roar Of laughter.
He lifted his hand and slapped it
down on his leg. For a moment the
king had thought in his enthusiasm he
meant to clap him on the shoulder.
The admiral beloved out in a
voice that could have been heard a
half mile away n a gale Of wind:
"'Fore God, your majesty, It's a
noble idea, a royal JEST"
Think you it will work?' said the
king as he walked back to the other
group.
Excellent, in faith"
and you will carry it out?"
ITO the very letter, sir. Tomorrow.
your majesty"
"And let no mixing of your purpose
come to the prisoner"
None, sir, and the lady, you ma
iesty, what of herr"
II reserve to myself the pleasure Of
telling her" returned the king.
And have we leave to withdraw
now, your majesty" asked the ad
mira, as they approached the Other
group.
GO, and go quickly, Kephard," sale
the king, extending his hand again, g
would that l could be there and se'
the denouement."
But your majesty can see some o
it at least" said Kephard, IF you will
board the Britannia any time to-mor
row, and indeed you would vastl,
honor US; the men would be like L
die for Joy at such a visit. You coul,
at least watch the prisoner take hi
!. | departure"
I'll do it," said the king. Eat wha
timer"
] AT your majesty's convenience, c
; course; but the tide GIBBS at II o'cloc
and that would be a suitable tim
for"
= The king raised his hand.
"At II o'clock, six bells, you call /
5 don't your"
! Eyes, your majesty"
: Il shall be there. Don't betray me-
"By no means, your majesty" r,
y turned the admiral.
And making their salutations an
%obeisances to their maiesties, tn
little party withdrew, leaving tn
q king in high glee as he explained
' his grim little consort the details q
n his sportive plan.
ITO be concluded mex week.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-06-20
A Lanuuane STRUGGLE.

c. in the Naples hotel, desiring
a fresh towel, rang for a chambermaid
and made his request in what he sup.
posed was the language of the coun-
try, Meeting a blank face, he tried
French and then German, but in vain.
A little out of temper, he said;
why don't you speak English?" Il
do, sir" was the reply.-Trayel.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-06-20

Bay your homemade cakes and
homemade ice creams from Mrs. L. F..
Mark,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-06-20

cTo be concluded mex week.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-06-20

CHAPTER x.-Strathgate arrived in
Portsmouth in advance Of the others,
finding that Ellen's ship had sailed be-
fore her
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-06-20

CEAPTER II.-Lord Darlington and
his wife each made charges of faithless-
ness against the other in continuation OF
the quarrel.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-06-20

CHAPTER E-strsthpat hfaad,ng
from fall, dashed on to Portsmouth, for
which Darlington, Ellen and Seton were
also headed by different routes.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-10

notwithstanding the most desperate eff
fort in the history of the country to
depress prices, cotton has shown its in
herent strength and maintained price
level that has broken the records of a
generation. We are not able to say
what the future has in store: but we
think we see signs Of tie appearance
of daylight. The ginnl rs report yes
terday is To be taken as some evidence
of this fact. The jump of quarter OF
a cent shows that The bear gamblers
are little nervous. OF course, it Is
reasonable to look for reaction. The
methods Of the exchange are such as to
move the market by jerks. whether II
is going backward or forward. But II
is more evident than ever that what
ever may be the percentage of cotton
that is being held back by the farm
erS. the crop is a short one-not neal
enough to go around among the spin
ners. and whether the farmers continue
to hold or not, we believe prices are 60
ing to rule higher. If the farmers un-
load, spectators will hold. Just now
everything is bent to the end of MAX
ing the farmer turn loose. We sim
cerely hope that the farmer will be
the one to profit by the present sit
uation.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-10
WITHIN THE TOWN.

The Lockmore mill building is ready
for the paper roofing.
Mr.. r. c.. Allen has recovered the
min for which he advertised in the last
issue of The Enquirer. 1t was found
bv Mr.. w. H. Hudson Of Yorkville.
Two little negroes were arrested In
Yorkville q few days ago, one for steal
ing a box of shot cartridges from the
YOrkyille Hardware Co, and the Other
for stealing a pair Of overshoes from
Roses Market. Subsequent investiga-
ton developed that they had stolen
other things from the Hardware COM
pany. Both of the negroes have repu-
tations as thieves. Their names are
Price and Cy Dunlap.
-Messrs. S. ]. Kimball & Sons have
established a sale and feel stable al
the Barron Bros. old stand. For the
present it is their purpose to devote
themselves principally to the selling OF
horses and mules. II they go into the
livery business at all, it will not be un-
iii later. Mr.. d. l. Kimball is in charge
of the Yorkville business, and Messrs
S. J. and w. o. Kimball will continue
to look after the Rock Hill establish
ment. Mr.. W. o. Kimball has been ir
Yorkville for several days, helping tc
get things started as the firm thinks
they should go.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-10
PROHIBITION LIVE ISSUE.
Several Senators Taking Great Interest
In This Question.

Prohibition, according to the Wash
Ington correspondent of the News and
Courier, has become one Of the liVest
questions before the senate Of the
United States In consequence OF the
eaInestness Of Senator Tillman ana
others representing prohibition and To-
cal option states, and in the next few
days the fight to determine just how
far the states may go in the control In
inter state shipments Of liquor sent
into their borders will come squarely
before the senate.
Senator Clay Of Georgia, who Is
backing Senator Tillman, and who Is
anxious to get the senate judiciary
commission to make report on this
proposed legislation, will try to force
yea and nay vote in the senate TO-
morrow. He will insist that senator's
20 on record on this matter. He with
1ther senator's, does not like the SOM
nolence displayed by the committee
with reference to this subject. For ses-
sion after session bills dealing with
state control Of interstate shipments
Of liquor have been before the commit
tee, DuL Iilcy nave uCCh oiio"Se W. --O
there without being reported upon.
Senator Dolliver of Iowa, who has
been urging legislative dealing with
the same problem, yesterday introduc-
ed the Dolltver- Hepburn bill In the
senate. This bill Is intended to meet
the same conditions against which
Senators Clay, Tillman and others from
states that have prohibition laws are
protesting.
The resolution Of Senator Clay d.
rects the judiciary committee to report
at earliest convenience a bill providing
that all intoxicating liquors transport
ed into any state or territory, or re-
manning therein for use shall upon ar
rival within the borders Of such state
before or after delivery to the consignee
be subject to all the laws enacted by
the state in the exercise Of its police
powers to the same extent as II the IL
luors had been produced within the
state.
The resolution also directs the COM
mission to report whether congress has
The constitutional right to pass a bill
prohibiting the transportation or IL
quors from state, counties, or munich
palities where such liquors are sold In
to places where local option or prohi-
bition prevails. In addition to this 1t
Is probable that Senator Tillman may
make another speech at an early date
attacking the railroads and express
companies for violating the law.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-10
LOCAL. AFFAIRS
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

r. M. Carroll-Offers the Mary Ann
Burris" farm, near Sharon, for rent.
Ea.-Car. Chemical Co.-Says that the
value of commercial fertilizer has
been demonstrated over and over,
and advises you to use its goods.
See fourth page.
S. j. Kimball & Sons-Have opened a
sale and feed stable in Yorkville,
and have a fine lot of mules and
horses on hand. Right kind Of stock
at right prices.
Gem Photo Co.-Has opened tempo
rary gallery in Yorkville. and offers
28 pictures for 25c. Gallery over l.
w. Johnson's store.
Thomson Co-Announces gigantic
sacrifice sale, beginning Monday, in
cluding the entire $4,000 stock OF
the two big stores. See the full page
advertisement on the insert.
+. ). Royster Guano Co.-Says Roy
sters guano has been the southern
standard for twenty-three years.
See fourth page.
M. w. White-Offers local real estate
for investment, and gives soliloquy
by Mr.. Green on advertising.
J. w. Dobson-Advises you to buy
flour now, as the price is going up.
He sells the old reliable Obelisk.
Miss Rosa J. Lindsay-Is home again
and ready to do the highest grade OF
Photographic work. Post cards al
reduced prices.
]. l.. Williams & Co.-Place on sale
tomorrow 200 pairs Of sample pants
at from 75c to $3.50 pair.
York Drug Store-Advises you to take
Rowen's grippe and cold tablets for
grippe and colds; take cough-ease
for coughs; other remedies.
National Union Rank-Invites you to
start an account in its savings de-
partment. 1t pays per cent, COM
pounded quarterly, on savings de-
posits.
First National Bank-Asks If you are
selling yourself at so much per year
Start q savings account with 1t and
receive per cent interest. COM
pounded quarterly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-10
AROuT ADVERTISING.

Discussing the subject. Of adyertis-
ing with the reporter a few days ago,
q leading business man remarked.
1T has been my observation that
the people of this county are as close
readers Of advertisements as any peo-
pie have ever known, and they are
also as intelligent and discriminating
as are to be found anywhere.
There is no use in trying to fool
these people. l have never tried it,;
but have seen others try, or 1t looked
like they were trying; but the effort
has generally been failure. 1t always
reacts.
Where a man has something good
to offer he can do no better than pub
lish 1t in The Enquirer. If it deserves
to go, it will go, and it will generally
go quick.
THE only important criticism have
to make of the people of this section,
applies to a majority of the country
people. They read the advertisements
all right but they do not act quickly
enough. At least most Of them do not
For instance, time and again, 1 have
seen extra good bargains offered-bar-
gains that other merchants would be
glad to snap up, and they generally go
to the town people. That Is because
the town people go right now, and see
what there is in it for them. The
country people. or majority Of them,
are content to wait few days, or until
next week. as the case may be, and when
they come, the bargains are gone. This
Is the case with most of the country
people. Some are as quick to take ad-
vantage of a good thing as are the
town people"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-10

rumor current today among those who
know most about the condition of af-
fairs in the Thaw family. According
to the report, young Mrs. Thaw. after
years of friendship. has thrown over
her old chorus girl chum at the beheSt
of the heads of the Thaw family. All
during the trial May Mckenzie sat De-
side Evelyn Thaw. sharing with her ','e
hard work of the frequent Nlsl's " ''',
Tombs and some of the preparation Vi
the case They had been chums ever
since they met in Broadway CHORUS
and their friendship seemed likely 10
continue, for May Mckenzie was the
, ona who took care of Evelyn Nesbit
ond Harry Thaw when they were turn
ed ont of the Cumberland hotel, and
corId not find any other lodging place.
II has been known for months, how
ever that the other members of the
Thaw family have been bitterly oppos-
ed TO the Mckenzie girl. They have
tried often to induce Evelyn Thaw to
give her up. Of late their efforts have
proved successful. Mrs. Thaw has a
new friend, Miss Spencer, with whom
she will probably sit during the COM
ing trial
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-10
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.

AT Beaufort last Tuesday, a petit
jury found a verdict Of not guilty In
the case Of H. L. Sofsinons, the liquor
drummer who was charged with Vio-
lating section 36 Of the Carey Cothran
law.
- Mr.. Lee G.. Holleman, state bank
examiner, has been elected president OF
the Peoples Bank Of Anderson, and 1t
Is understood that ne will resign his
official position with the state to as
sumo the management Of the bank.
At a largely attended meeting of
Confederate veterans in Spartanburg
last Monday, a resolution was adopted
calling upon the legislature to increase
the appropriation for pensions from
$25O,OOO to 100000 a year.
- Charleston, January 6: Rear Ad-
miral w. H. Brownson, whose resigna-
ton as chief Of the bureau Of naviga-
ton was submitted in preference to
carrying out the orders Of President
Roosevelt in the matter Of surgeons
commanding hospital ships. arrived In
Charleston this morning, accompanied
by Rear Admiral Thomas Perry, retir-
ed, leaving here shortly afterwards for
Georgetown in whose waters the navy
officers will hunt, as guests Of Com
mander Hugh Rodman Of the Sixth
| lighthouse district.
- Due West special of January 4, to
News and Courier: The Due West
Donald's railroad Is the greatest crowd
drawing attraction that has ever struck
Due West. The sight of smoke boil
| ing out Of an engine Is a new one for
the inhabitants Of the little college
| town. Whenever the train pulls in a
crowd Of students and of town ~eople
go down to gaze at 1t. 1t has been
| running for a week, but the novelty
has not by any means worn off. The
engine is we'll worth seeing. 1t is a
combination engine and passenger
coach. The News and Courier CORES
pondent was on the train for its first
regular trip Wednesday. AS the
Greenville train stopped at Donald's a
great crowd Of college boys and girls
ran to the train and got in the engine
coach. Soon about twenty-five were
in It, sitting or standing as best they
were able. 1t would be new they
thought to ride into Due West on a
railroad and they were going to enjoy
1t. Imagine their disappointment
when the president of the Due West
Donald's railroad opened the coach door
and calmly announced that eight or
ten must get out and ride on the hack
1t was a most distressing blow to those
who had been looking forward to this
time and dreaming Of it since they had
first gone to college. The president
said that the roadbed was damp un-
settled and several other things, on
account of which the train would be
able to carry only sixteen passengers
When the number had been reduced to
this the train started. 1t was difficult
TO run owing to the fact that at several
places on the way branches Of trees
brushed against the car and impeded
its progress. At one place it was no
ticed that sparks from the engine had
set the woods on fire. The car arrived
at its temporary stopping place in Due
West-the rear Of the A. R. P. church
just AZ minutes after It left Dom
AIDS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-10

ALTHOUGH many will think to the
contrary, the proposition of English
spinners to buy land in the south for
the purpose Of engaging in cotton pro-
duction is no laughing matter. The
English are great business people, who
do business in a business way. Just
what method they will pursue If they
embark upon this enterprise, cannot be
predicted; but it is safe to assume
that sooner or later they will get strict
~ down to hard pan. and the influence
they will exert will not be Of kind
to be despised. But as we see 1t, there
is no reason to fear such an invasion
1t is safe to say, that the English are
not going to work for nothing. If they
introduced methods that are better
than those now in vague, the southern
people will not be slow to take advan-
tage of such methods, and If the eXper-
iment should show cOnclusively that
the present ruling price Of cotton Is
lower than it should be, the influence
Of the experimenters will be for better
prices. However, in any event, 1t will
be several years before the experiment
can begin to count for great deaI
either one way or the other.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-01-10
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Miss Rosa ]. Lindsay returned home
last Saturday, after spending several
weeks in Washington.
Mrs. Robert L. Youngblood and
children OF Tirzah, spent several days
this week with Mrs. jamie Parish.
Mr.. Robert Smith Of the Beersheba
neighborhood, left last Wednesday fol
Columbia to take a business course in
college there.
Master Jefferys Parish of Yorkville
left for Lancaster last Friday, his
mother having sent him over to get the
the benefit of the school facilities OF
that place. He will live with his broth
er, Mr.. Berry Cauthen.