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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-08-22

There will be baptizing at Nj.
Pisgah tomorro ". 23st instant, at
10 O'Clock \. m. Preaching at IL.
Many from Lancaster will at.
tend The big picnic OF the Far
mers' Umon at H .ath Springs
today.
While the good rains that fell
this week were apparen ly ksn-
eral, such was not .he case Mr..
VIM Hayes told us yesterday
that they are still dry up n his
country.
If there are any precincts that
have not already cotton their bal
lot boxes, tickets, etc. for use in
the primary next Tuesday, they
must get their not later than Mon.
dav. They will be tound at Mag
is'rate Caskey's office.
Less than 1000 certificates
have been issued by the board of
registration in session here,
which means that several hund
red Democrats are yet unregister-
ed. What are you going to do a
bout it, gentlemen? R member,
the books will close here on the
1st of September.
Mr. j L.Hunter,of Augusta, Ga,
has accepted the position of
manager of the Lancaster Cotton
Oil company, and is now in
charge. The former manager,
MIR. Crigler, of Spartanburg,
was here a few days this week,
turning over the Office to his
successor.
The Southern railroad has
presented Capt. Geo. Hamrick,
their agent at this place, with
an annual pass for himself and
wife over all its lines Of road in
recognition of his fifteen years
of continuous and faithful SER
vice. Capt. Hamrick is a most
polite and efficient official and
we are sure he richly merits this
on.-kershaw Era.
The latest curiosity to reach
The Times Office Is potato, sent
by Mr.. r. L. G Belk, which
bears the inscription as. c."
The lettering on the potato is
plainly legible and appears to
have been formed either by the
gnawing of an insect or cracking
of the peeling. Fort Mill Times.
Mr.. ]. w. Elms and family
left here the first of the week for
Rock Hill, where theywill reside
in the future. Mr.. Elms' daugh
ter, Misses Emma, Susie and
Marie, will enter Winthrop next
mouth, and in order to be near
the college is the reason for the
family's removal to Rock Hill
Fort Mill Times.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-08-22
Lancaster NeQress Convicted in
KershasO of Wtis6eX Selling.

Lancaster Ne0ress Convicted in
KershasO of Whiskey Selling.
Kershaw Era.
Chief Hough Oh last Saturday
arrested Dot Moore, a negro wo
man who came to Kershsw from
Lancaster, on the charge of whis-
key selling, and captured two
half pints which she had with
her at the time. On Monday
she pleaded guilty to the charge
and asked for mercy. 1t being
her first offence she was dismiss.
ed with a $25 fine, with the un-
derstanding that she leave town.
Ben Gather, colored, was also
fined $1O for being implicated
with her.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-08-22
Mr.. WiLsOn ROsUeX to Celebrate

Mr.. WiLsOn ROsOeA to Celebrate
Hts 66th Birthday.
There will be a family reun-
ion at Mr.. Wilson Rowell's
home, in the northeastern part
OF the county, to celebrate MIR.
Rowell's 66th birthday, on Sat-
urday, Aug. 20.
All the relatives, friends and
the public are invited to attend
and bring well-filled dinner bas-
kets, as there will be a picnic on
the grounds. Some short ad.
dresses and music appropriat e
will be made.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-08-22
Lightning A0atn Strikes in the
Moore Grove.

lightning A0atn Strikes i'm the
Moore Gro ve.
During rain storm Wednes
day afternoon a large oak tree
within thirty feet of Judge Ern
est Moore's residence in East End
was completely shattered by a
bolt of lightning. Messrs. d.
Reece Williams and Waddy r.
Thomson were passing along the
street at the time, but, fortunat
ely, were too far away to be
much affected by the shock.
1t was only two or three weeks
ago that another massive oak in
the same grove Jared similar
fate.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-08-22

The funeral OF the Rev. w. c..
Eward in Yorkvi.Ie Tuesday at
ternoon was conducted bv the
Rev. j. G Gallaway, OF Gastonia,
assisted by the Revs. K. f. Gill
lespie, IL. ]. Cauthen, l G. Mur-
ray, j. S. Grier, j. Lee Oates,
r. M. Stevenson aud A. S. Ro-
gers.
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Smoker at Dixie Camp.

Mr.. Editor: Please state through the
columns of your paper that there will
be smoker at Dixie Council, No. I3,
Jr. o. u. A. NJ, and also cold drinks
will be served Saturday night, Aug.
goth. All Juniors will be welcomed.
Come brother Juniors, and let S have a
good time. "Old Billy" is to be ridden.
Yours in u. l.. 81 T..
B. 10. Adams. Recording Sec.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-08-22
Mr. Charles Starnes Dead.

Mr.. Charles Starnes, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Starnes, of-Mat-
thews, died atahis home in Charl.
otte Wednesday morning, after a
protrscted illness. He was high
ly esteemed young man and a de-
vout member of the Baptist
church. He leaves widow, who
was Miss Matte Smith of Union
county, and four children.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-08-22
Snake AttacEs Merchant in His

Snake attacks Merchant in His
Store.
MIR. M. w. Clyburn, of the
firm of Clyburn & Robinson,
had narrow escape from being
bitten by a snake Wednesday
morning Just as he opened
the store door a large snake ly-
ing on the floor struck him on
the foot, but he was saved from
harm by his shoe, which the
fangs failed to penetrate. The
reptile coiled aud started to strike
again, when Mr.. Clyburn killed
it.
Mrs. r. G. McMapus, who
was bitten by snake Monday
afternoon, as related in Wednes-
days News, continues to i'm
prove.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-08-22
The NeaOs M"kes Request of Etec-
ttOn Managers.

~'~sNO 4tCYhCSt lLtfC-
ttOn Managers.
Managers of election are re-
quested to phone to this office
next Tuesday afternoon the vote
cas-; at their respective precincts
just as soon as the ballots are
counted. In case no phone is
convenient, please send the fig
ures on a printed ticket by hand,
as there are likely to be some
one coming TO Lancaster Tuesday
evening from each point in the
county. The vote for State and
congressional candidates, as we'll
as those for county Offices, is de
sired.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-08-22

WANTED FOR u. 8. ARMY-Abie-
bodied, unmarried men. between ages
Is and 35, citizens Of United states, of
good character and temperate habits.
who can speak, read and write Eng
lish. For information, apply to Re-
Charlotte, NC; 8 South Main St. ,
Asheville, N c.; National Bank Build
ing, Shelby. n. c.; 4Ol South Center
St.. Statewide. N g. National Bank,
Lenoir, N c., or 1917 WestMain st. :,
Spartanburg, ). T.. 7S-l04
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Managers of the Primary.

Managers of the primary are
reminded of the fact that one
from each precinct is expected to
call at the Office here of County
Chairman w. p. Caskey today or
Monday to be qualified and get
boxes and tickets.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-08-22
LOCAL DOTS
Cotton. 8 "a; 80 d. 20 cts.

lodocu VII DOuu at Monroe.
Mr.. w. G. A. Porter, of the
Dwight sectloo, had a fine mule
to die Tuesday night.
Don't forget to 20, o the polls
and vote next Tuesday, he day
of the first primary.
Mr.. j. S. B4rfield was marri-
ed last Saturday 10 Miss Mamie
Brown, Rev. r. K. Sharp Off
ciating.--Kershaw Era.
There will be a baptism at
Beaver creek Baptist church to-
morrow morning, at 9 O'Clock,
followed by preaching.
Mrs. Brown, widow of Sidney
Brown, died at her home in Ches-
ter county few days ago. Her
first husband was the late John
Latham.
The Lancaster cotton mills
will close down for couple of
weeks, beginning next Monday,
In order to give the operatives a
vacation.
Mrs. w E Pardue, who under
went a surgical operation at the
Pryor hospital in Chester a few
days ago, is getting along nicely
and will probably be able to re-
turn home in another week.
Carrier w. E. Pardue, on
Route No. 3, is now enjoying
his summer vacation. He took a
trip to Greenville the past week.
His substitute, Mr.. Bennett, is
carrying the mail in his stead.
Messrs Hirsch Brothers, Lam
casters new merchants, have
a large and attractive announ ce.
ment in today's paper, to which
your attention is earnestly di-
recGed.
We are requested to announce
that there will be a congregation
al meeting at Shiloh Sabbath
morning at II o'clock. ALI the
members are urged to be present, +,
as business OF Importance is to be
attended to.
ga Lancaster Belle" who ad-
vertised for heau in the last is-
sue of The News, is requested to
call and get the several answers
to her "want" ad which have
been sent in care of this Office, as
directed by her.
Mr.. Sam Steele, formerly of
Lancaster but tor the past two
years prescription CLERK in the
Star Drug store at Yorkville,
has gone to Greensboro, N. c.,
to take special course in phar-
macy.
Mr.. James Porter will on next
Monday move his stock of goods
from his present quarters in the
Riddle block into the larger store
room in the Sp.ings block just
vacated by Jeweler Hough.
On Monday DR.. L T. Gregory
removed q grain of corn from
the nostril of Mr.. II. J. Gregopy's
little 'three-year. old daughter,
which has been lodged there for
some five or six weeks.-Ker-
shaw Era.
Quite number of citizens of
Fort Lawn and vicinity attended
the big auction sale of lots here
Wednesday, among them Messrs.
81. b Pardue, M. +. Jordan
Arthur Garrison, 81. Z. Turner
and @. l.. Dunlap.
Miss Ola Gregory has been
making an extensive tour of Eu-
rope with the Eager Tours of
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-08-22
Business Notices

~All Notices inserted under
this head at the rate Of ONE CENT
A WORD for each insertion. Nc
notice to be counted less than 2F
words.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-08-22

FOR SALE.-A 355. 90 scholarship
in the Southern School Of Telegraphy ,
which will entitle the purchaser to q
full course Of instruction in all bran
ohes pertaining to a thorough and
complete course in telegraphy-a
course that will qualify one to take
charge OF an office and run it himself.
Apply at The News Office. S4tf.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-08-22

WANTED you to know we've just
rec'd q big lot ladies' new Fall Coat
Suits in the seasons leading shades
see them soon. Lancaster Mercantile
Co 92-93
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-08-22

NOTICE-Bids will be received from
August Goth, 1908, to September Ist,
for furnishing the material and con-
structing an addition to the Second
Baptist church building. Plans and
specifications can be seen at the Bank
Of Lancaster. Right reserved to reject
any and all bids.
@. T. Hardin, Chairman,
ID. b. Mehaffey, Sec,
92-94 Building Committee.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-08-22

FOR RENT-A dwelling. Possession
given September LIST. Also some rooms
Apply to w. j. Cunningham. 9tf
FOR SALE-Cne S-horse power en-
gine and gin in good condition.
Apply to Leroy Springs.
FOR SALE-Near town, 23 acres land
on Monroe road, one-half original
forest. Apply to F. r. Massey, Lam
caster, sc. S7.tf
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b. r. Adams, Recording Sec.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-12-10
Giaantic Potatoes.

Big potatoes which weigh as much
as a man are not often seen. A small
consignment of them, however, has
Just been sent off from the West In
dies. There were just six potatoes.
and each was large enough to feed
big family. Yam is the popular name
applied to this variety of giant sweet
potato The tubers usually attain a
length of three feet and an average
weight of 30 pounds. Vans weighing
from 100 to $50 pounds, however, are
by no means uncommon in the West
Indies and other parts of the tropics
where they thrive In appearance the
vans look much like the ordinary po-
tatoes on a greatly enlarged scale.
They are black or brown externally
and pale within, and are rich in starch.
Wheu boiled they have very pleas
gEt flavor
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CHAPTER discontinued.

You can wager your grog money,
Barnes, you'd be happier if you'd
spliced before taking this cruise" OBJ
serves Anstruther, soto voce to his
friend. You'd have bride with you,
like me. Now, no danger of pirates
boarding us, Marina and can forget
care for a few days in-in love"
You may, l cannot" remarks Bur
ton, grimly.
"Ah, Ends little offish, is she?
Won't come up even and say good
night" grirs the sailor. Didn't like
your not accepting what was offered
you Ell? When you get chance take
it, my hearty, especially with girls.
Now if you'd hunted up the minister,
as l recommended to-day, you wouldn't
nave to stow yourself away on the
cabin settee tonight"
This sea-dog suggestion is so dis
quieting that poor Burton PAGES the
deck and signs.
The boat has now returned, and as
the men scramble on deck, Edwin de-
mands: did you put your passenger
on shore at Bandol"
Aye. aye, sir, but the loon went up
the dock as cautious as If he feared
land sharks"
This revives in Barnes mind EN-
ory's warning, Suspect everybody"
The vessel is soon under way again.
He PAGES the deck smoking his cigar
and thinking: mo one can board us
in all probability unobserved, We are
safe here with the Scotch crew and
the Scotch mate" Suddenly the cigar
drops from Barnes fingers; with a
start he mutters to himself: by
heaven, no Scotchman ever concocted
that filet mignon and that creme d'as
perge. There's one man on this boat
| must keep my eye upon"
Thinking of land sharks" laughs
Anstruther, slapping him on the back.
NO" answers Barnes. shortly. 81
was meditating on our French cook"
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SYNOPSIS.
Copyright, 1917. Dodd Mead Il Co., \.

Burton II. Barnes. a wealthy American
iourug Corsica, rescues the young Eng
,ish lieutenant, Edward Gerard Anstruth-
or. and his Corsican BRIDE Marina
daughter of the Paolis, from the muir
derous vendetta, understanding that his
reward is to be the hand of the girl he
loves, Enid Anstruther. sister of the Eng
fish Lieutenant. The four fly from Ajac-
clio to Marselles on board the French
steamer Constantine. The vendetta pur-
sues and as the quartet are about to
board the train for London at Marseilles,
Marina is handed mysterious note
which causes her to collapse and necessi-
tates postponement of the journey.
Barnes gets part of the mysterious note
and receives letters which inform him
that he is marked by the vendetta. He
employs an American detective and plans
TO beat the vendetta at their own game.
For the purpose of securing the safety
Of the women Barnes arranges to have
Lady Chartris lease a secluded villa at
Nice to which the party is to be taken
In "a yacht Suspicion is created that
Marina is in league with the Corsicans.
A man, believed to be Corregio Danella,
Is seen passing the house and Marina is
thought to have given him sign. Ma
hna refuses to explain to Barnes which
fact adds to his latent suspicious. Barnes
plans for the safety of the party are
learned by the Corsicans. The carriage
carrying their party to the local landing
IS followed by two men. One OF the
horseman is supposed to be Corregio
They try to murder the American. The
cook on the yacht-a Erenchman-is sus-
pected of completely in the plot.
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FIGHT WITH SAVAGE LION.
Adventurous Hunter Paid for Sport
With His Life.

From the Sudan comes the report of
and government engineer, which
ended in the death of the latter, an
Englishman named c. H. Salmon.
Salmon, while on board the steamer
Nehemiah, between Fashoda and
Melut, on the White Nile, discovered
Taking a gun, he went ashore asking
those on board not to follow him. He
shot twice at the lion, one bullet TAX
ing eject in the lions shoulder and
the other in the abdomen. After a
struggle of a few minutes, which
lay motionless. Salmon approached
and the lion pounced upon him, and
threw him to the ground and began
to maui him. The engineer held the
lions neck and endeavored to draw
his knife, but before he succeeded the
his toes. He gave the beast stab in
the eyes. This Infatuated the animal,
which snapped at the mans hand, bad
ly decorating and smashing it. The
pain of the knife thrust, however, was
too much for the animal and he start.
ed to retreat. The crew of the steamer
now arrived upon the scene They
killed the exhausted lion with
out much difficulty and carried
the unfortunate hunter to the boat,
which then sailed with all possible
spc to Fashoda, where he was taken
to the hospital and received med cal
attention, only to expire of his in! aries
when removed to Khartum.
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forward and takes look into The
COOK galley. The fires are out and
the regular snoring that issues from If
SHOWS the Frenchman is asleep upon
MS cook chest. II don't think III iron.
Die him tonight" sleepily thinks the
American, hesitating to disturb the
rest of an artist who had given him
such dinner, but tomorrow morn.
ing I'll have chat with Monsieur of
the dishpans."
The next morning the sun rises
brightly on the Mediterranean. its
waves are silver. The yachts course
during the night has placed the little
pleasure craft well out upon the open
sea, Corsica to the southeast of her.
Apparently, the nights rest has in
creased the ladies' vivacity and the
certainty of no danger being near them
has improved their spirits.
Everybody hungry, | hope" cries
Barnes cheerfully, Notwithstanding his
greeting from his fancee has been
rather formal as they sit down to a
delightful breakfast sent in by the
artist of the galley and served by the
Scotch stewS.
Apparently the pleasant meal pro.
duces almost frivolity in Miss An.
struther she cries enthusiastically:
And coffee with the aroma of Mocha.
and this omelette worthy of the Maison
Dore! | feel as if l we're in Paris. We
have a great man in the galley, my
brother"
Yes, the fellow forward could put
appetite into anyone" assents Barnes,
assisting Edwin to do duty on the
beefsteak.
IF we could arrange that we run
about from one little harbor to an
other, | think the cruise could be made
quite enjoyable" remarks Enid, strug.
Cling to be vivacious, but, catching an
abrupt CLEAN of passion in her be-
trothed's face, her eyes that might
even now hive been his brides eyes,
grow suddenly naughty, though the
young lady's fair lips emit some Hid
den signs as she attempts the re-
mainder of her breakfast
Some little time after CHANGING to
glance up from his work with his
knife, the sailor husband stays his eat
ing as he places honeymoon eyes upon
his bride. For Marina is asking ner-
vously: ANY signs of pursuit during
the night?"
PURSUIT." sneers the tar. do you
think our friend Cipriano Danella has
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CHAPTER v.
"For the Love of Heaven Don't Kill
the Cook!"

To this rather astonishing announce
ment the young English naval officer
says: "By Jove, the beggar did give
Us a good dinner"
Too good" remarks Barnes, gloom
sly.
You wouldn't say that" replies Ed
win, ''if you had been knocking round
the orient on wardroom commons for
the last year. What do you mean by
too good?' No cook is too good"
And yet I'd feel easier" is Burton's
comment, "if the fellow had given us
lob-scouse, plum-duff roast beef and
dishes plain Johnny Bull cook would
have been apt to concoct / don't pro-
pose to blindly trust anyone with for.
eign associations. They may be all
right, and they may not, So I'm going
TO investigate this fellow"
If you find anything suspicious
about him." replies Anstruther, grimly,
I'm put him ashore if he can make
salt horse taste like broiled chicken"
Acting on this, by few deft ques-
tons to the members of the watch on
deck, Barnes discovers that the nauti-
cal chefs name is Felix Leboeuf.
That's as twang it," remarks Gillie,
who is standing at the wheel giving
him the information. "Coswhite, Mr..
lamiesons regular cook, went along
With him to the aud country, and this
chiel only come aboard to-day to take
his place i the galley"
Hum, a new arrival"
Aye, sir. and the men dnna like
him DER muckle. Thae loon puts gar,
Tic / tn lob-scouse
AT this RN"nes laughs eighty, strolls
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There's Ons Man on This Boat
Must Keep My Eye Upon"

a couple Of revenue cutters in commis
sion to run us down? The Seagull is
quick enough to show her heels to
most sailing craft. Besides how can
he tell what course we've taken? On
the water we are safe. When we land
the climax of this affair begins" Then
the sailor suddenly eXclaims: MY
heavens, what's the matter, dear
one?" for at her husbands last sugges-
ton. Marina. though she utters no
word, has grown of a sickly pallor.
Nothing" stammers the bride, hid
ing her face from his glance by pick
ing up her table implements, only
am not a very good sailor therefore
this delightful cuisine has no charm
for me-"
AS the young Corsican lady rises
from the table the English girl gets up
also; she seems to be anxious to end
her contiguity to a betrothed whose
reproachful glances at her cold and
rather naughty face have grown en-
barrassing.
Would that | dared to take Marina
over the surges of the Atlantic to Eng
land" mutters the young husband
moodily, as Enid and his spouse disap-
pear into their staterooms.
About this time the mate, Mr. Ora
ham, puts his head down the compan-
ionway and announces that Frenchy,
the cook, is jabbering for something
that none of them can make out
some folderol or other for his work.
This gives Barnes the opportunity
that he wishes of examining the only
foreigner on board. He steps up the
companion ladder and strolls forward,
Monsieur Leboeuf, a dapper little
Frenchman in immaculate white apron
and cooks cap, his moustache bris-
Ting ferociously and his black eyes
blazing is savagely smoking a cigar
outside his galley. Barnes offers him
a cigarette and thanks him for the two
delightful meals he has furnished
them.
"Ah, you speak little French,
cries the little Gaul "C'est mag,
nihquel Not man understands ven |
demand re implements of my art"
but you have been on English
yachts before?" remarks the Ameri.
can, automatically.
Mails, oui, With my Lord Edgarton
and With Monsieur Ogilvie re Scotch
They had re big steamboats,. Their
stewards spoke re language of la belle
France But on zis leetle vessel nc
one understands ven from zem | de
mand re proper implements of my pro