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M nor. sajd the mate deprecatingfy.

NO. nor' said the mate deprecatingfy
.eTske i+r reneated Evans: "if anythingll fetch
her It'll be that tie; and here's a couple OF coilars
for you; they're a new shape. quite the rage down
Poplar way just now.
.It,s robbing you." said the mate, land It's no
good either. I amt got decent suit Of clothes to
my back
Evans looked up and their eyes met; then with
catch in his breath he turned away and. after
some hesitation went to his locker and. bringing
out q new suit, bought for the edihcation OF MISS
Jones, handed It silently 10 the maze.
II can't take all these things without giving you
something for en- said the mate Here, wait a
bit"
He dived into his cabin and after a hssty
search brought out some garments. which ne
placed on the table before his commander.
IT wouldn't wear 'em-no, not to drown myself
In" declared Evans. after a brief glance; they
amt decent"
80 much the better" said the mate; "it'l be
more of a contrast with me-"
After slight contest the skipper gave way, and
the mate, after elaborate toilet. went on deck
and began to make himself agreeable. while his
chief sl1ulked below trying to muster up courage
to put in appearance.
where's the captain?' inquired Miss Cooper
after his absence had been so prolonged as TO be-
come noticeable.
s'He's below. dressin' believe" replied the mats
simply.
Miss Cooper. glancing at his attire, smiled softly
and she got It; for a more forlorn, sulky looking
object than the skipper when he did appear had
never been seen the deck OF the Falcon. and his
London betrothed glanced at him. hot with shame
and Indignation
whatever have you got those things on for'"
she whispered
Work. my dear-work.' replied the skipper.
We'll mind you don't lose any OF the pieces. "
said the dear suavey; ''you mghtn't be able TO
match that cloth"
ri look after that" said the skipper. redden-
ing You must excuse talkin' 20 you now.
I'm busy"
Miss Cooper looked at him Indignantly, and, bit
ing her lip, turned away and started a desperate
Irritation with the mate. TO punish him. Evans
watched them with mingled feelings he hlsied
himself with various small jobs on the deck, his
wrath being raised boiling point by the be-
haviour OF the cook who, being poor hand at
Disgusting his feelings, came out OF the galley
| several times 10 look at him.
| From this incident GOODNESS sprang UP between
the skipper and the girl. which increased hourly
| At times the skipper weakened but the watchful
| mate was always hand 10 prevent mischief
| Owing to his fostering Evans generally
| busy and always gruff; and Miss Cooper, who
| was used to the most assiduous attentions from
| him knew not whether be most bewdered OF
| most Indignant Four times in day did he
| remark in her hearing that sailors ship his
| sweetheart while his treatment OF his small pros
| pective brother-n-law. when he expcstulated with
] him on the state OF his wardrobe filled thai
/ hitherto pampered youth with amazenent At last
on the fourth night out, as the little schooner wal
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passing the coast Of Cornwall. the mate came up to
him as he was steering and patted him heavily on
the back.
It's all right. csp'n." said he. you've lost the
prettiest little girl in England"
'WhatT'' said the skipper. in incredulous tones.
Fact" replied the other Here's your ring back
I wouldn't let her wear 1t any longer"
However did you do t?' inquired Evans. taking
the ring in daEed fashion.
"Oh. easy possible" said the mate She
liked best. that's all
But what did you say to herr" persisted Evans.
The other reflected.
Il can't call 20 mind exactly he said at length.
But. you may rely upon It. I said everything
could against you. But she never did care much
for you. She told herself"
'I wish you JOY OF your bargain" said Evans
solemnly after a long pause
What do you mean?" demanded the mate
sharply
"A girl like that" said the skipper with lump
in his throat who can carry on with at
amt worth having. She's not my money,
that's all"
The mate looked at him in honest bewIderment.
Mark my woris" continued the skipper loftily
you'll live TO regret It. girl like that's got no
ballast. She'll always be running after fresh
neckties."
''You put IL down to the necktie do you?' sneered
the mate wrathfuly.
That and the clothes, cert'nIy" replied the skip
per
know about girls. 1t wasn't your old clothes. and
IT wasn't all your bad behavior to her since she's
been aboard. You may well know first as last.
She wouldn't have nothing TO do with me at first,
told her all about Mary Jones'"
You told her that - cried the skipper fercely.
u did," replied the other. 'She pretty wild
at FIRST but then the comic side Of It struck her
you wearing them old clothes. and going about
you did. She used TO watch you until she couldn't
it any longer. and then 80 down in the cabin
and laugh Wonderful spirits that girls got
Hushi here she !s'
AS he spoke the girl came deck. and. seeing
the two men talking together remained at a short
| distance from them.
| him"
"Oh!' said Miss Cooper. with little gasp
81 can't bear deceit said the mate; and now
| It's of his mind he's happy he can't bear him
/ self"
The latter part or this assertion seemed TO be
| more warranted by facts than the former, but
Evans made a choking noise. which ne intended
as sign OF unbearabe Joy. and Telinquishing the
| wheel the mate walked forward. The clear sky
thick with stars. and a mind might
| have found enjoyment In the quiet beauty OF the
| night. but the skipper too interested in the
| behavior OF the young couple at the wheel to give
| him entirely. and exchanged little playful sIaps
| and pushes, which incensed him beyond descrip-
| ton Several times he the point Of exer-
| csing his position commander and ordering the
mate below. but in the circumstances interference
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creeping round her before know what it's doing"
What on earth made you bring the girl on the
ship?' inquired the mate. The other ones sure
to be on the quay to meet you usual
7 couldn't help IT," groaned the skipper: she
would come; she can be very determined when she
likes She's awful gone me. Bill.
SOS the other one, apparently" said the mate
i can't think what 1t is the gals see In me- said
the other nournfIlly- Can you2'
NO. Tn blamed = can replied the mate
frankly.
7 don't take no credit for it. BILL. said the skip
per- not a bit My father was like ii. before me-
The worry's killing mo"
We'll. which are you going to have?" inquired
the mate. Which do YOU Ike the best?
II don't know an that's fact" said the skip
per They've both got money coming 70 EN-;
when I'm in Wales I like Mary Jones hest. ana
when I'm in London It's Janey Cooper. It's dread
ful to he like that Bill
vo1sr shoes when those gals meet for a fortuna
Then you'll have old Jones and her brothers to
tackle. TOO Seems to me things II he hlt lively
IT hev thought cf being took sick, and staying
in my bunk Bill" suggested Evans anxiously.
An having the two Of em to nurse you.' re-
+orted BIZ. Nice quiet time for an invalid
Evans made a gesture of despair
How would It be-" said the mate, after long
pause. and speaking very slowly; "how would II De
81 ] took this off your hands
You couldn't Do It. Bill" said the skipper de-
cided'v not while she knew was above
ground
We'll I can try" returned the mate shortly.
I've took rather Il fancy the girl Is it bar
gain?'
1T is" said the skipper. shaking hands upon it.
'If you git me out Of this hole. Bil I'll re-
member it the longest dag ! live"
with these words be went below, and, after eau
tiousiy undoing W. II. Cooper who had slept
himself into a knot that n professional contor-
ZIONIST would have envied. tumbed in hAsida him
and went to sleep.
His heart almost failed him when he encountered
the radiant Jane At breakfast in the morning, but
he concealed his feelings by strong effort and
after the meal finished ana the passengers
had gone deck he laid hold OF the mate, who
following, and drew him into the cabin
You haven't washed yourself this morning." he
said. eying him closely How do you s'pose YOU
are going TO make impression if you don't
look smart7'
We'll I look tidier than you do" srowled the
mate.
"of you do" said the willy Evans I'm
going TO give you ali the chances l can Now, YOU
go and shave yourself. and here-take H."
He passed the surprised mate a brilliant red silk
tie, embellshad With green
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was impossible and with low-voiced good night
he went below Here his gaze fell on William
Henry. who slumberinE peacefully. and. with
hazy idea Of the eternal fitness of things. he
raised the youth In his and. despite his sleepy
protests deposited him in the mates bunk. Then
with head and heart both aching. he retired for the
night
There a little embarrassment next day. but
IT passed off. and the three adult inmates OF
tho cabin got quite easy terms with each other.
The most worried person aft was the boy. who had
not been taken into their confidence. and whose
face when his sister sat with the mates arm
around her waist. presented to the skipper per
feet study in emotions
Il quite curious TO this Miss Jones" said
Miss Cooper amiaby. they sat at iinner.
She'll he the quay. waving her handkerchief
to him. said the mate. Wen be in tomorrow
afternoon. and then you'll her
As it happened. the mate was feu hours out in
his reckoning for by the time the Falcons bows
laid for the small harbor II quite dark.
and the little schooner glded in guided by the two
lights which marked the entrance. The quay. seen
I'm the light OF few scattered lamps. looked dreary
enough. and except for two three indistinct fig
ures. appeared TO be deserted. Beyond the broken
lights of the town stood out clearly as tbs
schooner crept slowly over the dark water toward
her berth
Fine night. cap'n." said the watchman as the
schooner came gently alongside the quay.
The skipper grunted assent. He was peerInz
It's too late. said the mate. You couldn't
expect her this time o night It's 10 o'clock"
III go over In the morning." said Evans who
that things had been adjusted. secretly
disappointed that Miss Cooper had not witnessed
the meeting. IF you're not going ashore we
might have hand o cards as soOns we're made
fast"
The mate asserting. they went below. and
deep I'm the mysteries of three-haud crbbage
Evans. who was good player surpassed himself.
and had just won the first game. the others being
nowhere. when head thrust down the COM
panionway, and voice like strained kOghorn
called the captain by name.
''Ay. ayr yelled Evans. laying down his hand
'I'n come down. cap'n." said the voice. and the
mate just had time to whisper "Old Jones' TO Miss
Cooper. when man of mighty bulk filed up the
doorway OF the little cabin and extended a huge
paw to Evans and the mate He then looked a
the lady and, breathing hard, waited.
Young lady o. the mates," said Evans breath
Iessy; Miss Cooper. Sit down. capn. Get the gin
out. Bill"
Not for me-" said Captain Jones firmly but
with obvious effort
The surprise OF Evans and the mate admitted OF
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HIS KICK.

You don't remember. I reckon said ths q
faced man. putting his arms on -hs shoEzz
that bought a clock OF you twenty-avs 70
agoT'
Il certainly do not" answered the elderly isss
did"
Well. DID II was twenty-five years as z
Monday
Remember what YOU paid for itF
Yes; / paid you SO
Ever had to get IL repairedr'
NO"
IT'S pretty good clock. then. isn't IT,"
out something about IL that you didn't tel n
''So2''
Yes. When bought It I asked you Row m
I'd have TO wind IT, You said once week
wei. I've Just found out that it'n 80 eight ID
without winding"
Certainly: most clocks are elEht-day dr1
That's to allow for your forgetting 70 VIZ
sometimes"
Il never forget 10 wind Il. sir Regularly ss
Monday morning for twenty-five years I've VI
that clock That makes fifty-tyvO times a yea !
I had known II would go eight days Woui1
wound IL the eighth day. and would naEs
10 wind IL only forty-six times year. II ~
me about two minutes 70 wind Il up- I've vs. =
twelve minutes every year on the thing -.
twenty-five years I've put in so minutes q
hours, the half OF a mans working day stan
on a chair and winding UP that blamed od 9
when K didn't need winding"
We'll" said the stUpsfsd jewe,ler- what CO
want me TO do about itF
That's all When you sell sn eight-day clocA
you ought 10 tell him It's an eisht-day q
Good day. sirl'
Strengthening himself up snd pulling his hsI
down in front, he turned on his heel and So
out OF the store with the air o. a man ~
crouch who had freed his mind--ChicaSo In'-
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A DIFFICULT TASK.

no corcesImert but u passed Unnoticsd ~ N.
visitor, who. hdgetinz IN his seat. appeared . \
Iaborinz with some mysterious problem Ans
long pause, during which al watched him su1-
", he reached over the table and shook hands u
Evans again
put It there. capn," said Evans much s,sss
by this token Of esteem
The old man rose and stood looking at him VI
his hand on his shoulder; he then shook hsnis y
the third time. and patted him encouraginzy Y
the back
sTs anything the matter" demanded the sk-e
Of the Falcon as ne rose 70 his feet, alarmed y
these manifestations OF feeling as Mays 4
nI7''
.sTorse than that" said the other "x--s
that, my poor boy She's married LOBSTER
The effect OF this communication upon En-
was tremendous: but It may be doubted vhax
he was more surprised than Hiss Cooper. Eho. ]
terIy unversed In military terms strovs IN va, \
realize the possibility OF such mesalliancs. "a d
gazed wildly at the speaker and s9usaked Vi
astonishment
When was it7' asked Evans at last, IN /.
voice.
Thursday fortnight. at ha past l.. sad Q
old man Hes a sergeant in the line Z VI
have written 10 you. but thought It was bsz
como and break It to you gently Cheer " I
boy; there's more than one Mary Jones n {
world
With this undeniable fact. Captain Jones vz's
a farewell to the party and went OF, leaving {.
TO digest his news For soma time they sat e
the mate and Miss Cooper exchanging vhsD-
until at length. the stiffness becoming opprssEs
they withdrew to their respective berths. lszEn
the skipper sitting at the table. gazing hard a
knot In the opposite locker.
For long after their departure he sat thus. AZ
a deep silence. broken only by an occasional Ga
from the stateroom or an t+tOtic snicks-ng Il
the direction OF tho mates bunk. until. recalled,
mundane affairs by the lamp burning itself cut
went. In betting gloom. to bed
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Oh. WHAT A DIFFERENCE.

Mr. Towington showing his guests the -
Hers comes Indigo. Hes one Of our NOS >
porous painters -, 80.
The CIuests-Oh. how interesting How
these artists dresSt such marks ot genius =
how the artistic temperament stands ou. So, >. \,
hirl Some people might call his dress ansess
but 70 me- II simply IS the unconscious eAPi'~
OF a great personality. etc. etc =, r.
Mr. Towuington Showing signs q vsrus.,,,- =
as was saving he's one of oUr most prpssss =
painters and paper hangers He did over oN
parIor last fall and -. 4
Ths Cuests-Don't Il beat the deuce vhss :
sor1e of these trsdesmsn make of tnenis7
Puck
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WAATs IN a NAME .,s, p-s.H
M.ur,a-MsL<e ,asts ard launeh Yss sns n
nouaht, PercivaI dear. and then 60 =. -
your milk
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A LILLE IMPROVEMENT.

noc+or-so your insomnia IS rct autts 20 -
Patient-Not quite. sir; sometimes my ~
~ sIsep uow-Boston Transcript.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-11
ALL ALIKE.

"Home end eouHtryl How empty these words
are noss when there good hotels every
where" Der WshEs Jacob.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-06-25
Northwest Texas Land Company.

This company was organized
10y the well known citizens. John
Rowan. Sr.. G.. =. Ballard. J. W.
Robinson and John Rowan. Jr.
This i "A strong firm of some of
our most reliable citizens. They
have been eighteen years in the
Panhandle and have done stock
farming and they authorize u> to
say that they have lands to suit
all buyers. some of which i the
very best in the West and they
will sell in quantities from ten
acres to the largest ranch. They
have all arrangements made for
excursion rates and If You come
to Canyon City they invite YOU
to make their office your head
quarters, use their phone. their
chairs. their stationery and their
automobiles.
They have bought lands for
themselves and have watched the
progress in the country a. well
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-06-25
Harrison, McAfee & Co.

Possibly there was never firm
of young men who have made
such a success a. the firm of
Harrison, McAfee n Co.. of this
city. Claude y. Harrison and
Charles K. McAfeeme the active
members of the firm and when
we say they are active it speaks
the exact facts in the case. Both
of these young men have been
actively engaged in the real eS-
tate and insurance business for
a number of years and thorough
~ understand everything con
nected with that business. They
have made aneXtraordinary close
study of the conditions of the
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-06-25

lands here, and, although lands
here are cheaper in price, he is
like many others he would not
change back. acre for acre. 1t
will not he long at the present
rate of progress, until our soil
will be farmcd. or planted in
tame GRASSES and then it will sell
for aS much or more. lou can
get land here Just as good and
Won have the fine climate and
healthful conditions thrown in.
John Rowan. Jr., is a hustler
and his growth is identical with
the growth of Randall county
combined with his ability to see
and take advantage of OppOrtun-
tiles. II he i blowing he works
at it, if at play. then that is'hiS
first consideration; he does that
which he has to do with vim
that brings success without fail
and he is successful.
This firm invites corrc>pon-
dencc with those who would like
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-06-25

Plains country during their buSi-
ness career, and are therefore
closely in touch with the rapid
development of Randall county.
They have brought many men
here from northern states who
have become happy farmers in
this prosperous county. They
have closed many large deals,
having recently sold to a syndi-
cate of Illinois capitalists one of
the largest tracts of land sold in
the Panhandle since the days of
the large ranch.
Their treatment Of their client
age is such that they inspire the
confidence which they deserve
and their purchasers become i'm
mcdiatcly I b @ recommending
friends of the firm. They know
what it takes TO make "A success
full farmer in the Panhandle and
cater to that class Of farmers
alone who will make a success
should they locate here. They
do not desire 10 locate those
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-06-25

lOOhlnG lbI lllt pest invest ultll>
in the best section of the West.
write them or come and see them
at once.
There has been more progress
made here in the last three years
than in any other section of the
United States and it has just
begun. Would you buy so gold
pieces for SO: Would you make
an investment equally as sure if
You were given the opportunity:
Let Us figure a little. e. :.
Ballard of this firm came here in
1906. He bought POO acres near
town for 80 per acre which he
sold for So per acre. He then
bought 100 acres in another To-
cation for so per acre and has
been offered SO per acre. He
owns three other tracts of 800
acres each which he rents. In
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-03-31
"GIRLS DID IT."
The Treating Habit Is Cause OF
Young Mems Failure.

That is the cry that has come down
the ages. There is some cause for
the world-wide complaint. but wo
man is not alone 10 blame. Ont in
Michigan this week a Young man was
arrested for paying hotel bills with
worthless checks. When brought mn
before the officers he said: II couldn't
live inside my salary: that was all
wanted to show the girls good
time. and of course had TO have
money 10 DO H."
That is the storv. The moral is
nearer homo than Michigan. Thcre
are many poor generous young men
working on small salaries trying to
lay up few dollars. Girls should
not expect such young men to set
them up" on all occasions. Give the
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-03-31
Fire mt Gray Court.

Gray Court. Mar. 29.-At ) o'clock
%his morning the alarm of fire was
given and an investigation proved that
Ihc corn crib OF NJ. H. Burdinc was on
hrG. Attempts were made TO stop
the fire but owing to the fact that
Gray Court has no fire protection the
hames could not be checked; the en-
tire building and about two hundred
bushels of corn were destroyed.
Mr. Burdine estimates his loss at
about two hundred and fifty dollars,
with one hundred and fifty insurance.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-03-31
SEVERE STORM Ar CROSS HILL.
\ Number OF Cabins Blown Down Last
"Wednesday Might.

Cross IIll Mar. 29-Thcrc was
suite a storm of wind. rain and hail
in this section last Wednesday night.
.luS' below town several cabins were
blown down on Mir. W. p. Turner's
Sp"avman place" Mrs. Dennys stove
room was blown from the pillars; and
Il chimney top blown OF Mr. W. J.
Hill'S piazza and stove room was also
blown down, and many other such
casualties are reported no lives
We're lost and no persons injured that
I'VE have heard OF.
Mr. w. A. McSwain and family of
NewOerry visited relatives here last
week
Nr. NJ \, I.eaman has been quite
sick with measles He is GONZALES
cent now.
Mr. w. ID. Watts OF Colorado, is Wis
iting Ear. NJ. r. Simpson for a few
days.
Mr.. J. II. Nance is putting lumber
on the ground for his new house
Rev. "a. Martin has bought a
house and lot in town from Mrs. Cora
Moore
Mr T., b. Glover of Jefferson. Ga.
has been on Il visit to his friend,
AR. Frank Simmons
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-03-31
Survivors Reunion,

company "E' Of the 14th Regiment
- +" OF the 3rd Battalion and the Lau-
rGns Briars will hold their annual re-
union at Barksdalc Station on Satur-
day, April 18th. Boys 1t seems like
Il long time since we met. Lets lay
aside our work for one day and re-
kindle once more the bivouac fire. We
are expecting old comrades from a
'distancc-will have some distinguish
ed gentlemen to speak to us.
Everybody bring something to eat.
j. ID. Mock.
John Y. Henderson.
Lafayette Henderson.
Committee.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-03-31
DEATH OF MRS. ]. j. sHUMATE.
Aged Citizen of Rabun Died Early
Sunday Morning.

Rabun, Mar. 29.-Many people will
be panied to hear Of Mr.. j. J. Shu-
mates death. He had been confined
to his bed about a month and died
early Sunday morning, the 2Sth. Mr..
Shumate was the oldest member of
Rabun Creek church. and was the
senior deacon. He was man loved
by all who knew him and his church
will deeply mourn it's loss. He is
survived by two children, Mr.. Henry
Shumate of Anderson, and Miss Alice
Shumate, who was living with him.
He was buried at Rabun on Monday.
Mrs. Nancy and Mrs Rebecca owens
visited their brother, Mr.. j. l.. Mahaf-
fey, Monday.
Mr. Paul Willis and family spent
Tuesday With her mother Mrs. c. NJ
AbcrCtombie.
Misses Fannie and Sallie Brownlee
visited their sister, Mrs. William Bolt
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Nash were at
Mr. J. y. Mahon's Sunday.
Mr.. Stewart Mahon was visiting in
Gray Court Saturday and Sunday.