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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-07-29
stand. Gulf City looks pretty good t

stand, Gulf City looks pretty good to
me-"
us this straight talk" exclaimed
Norton.
Take 1t or leave It." retorted Bud.
The MissisSippian leaned with his
hands on the desk.
well. IIaines. If you're like the
rest and are really interested in Alta
coola. l don't know that you'd have TO
60 very far to talk"
"You know something of Altacoola
lands. then. Norton?" said Robert.
tingling with suppressed excitement.
He felt that he was getting close to
real facts In colossal deal"
Norton was sure Of his man now.
well. am In touch with some peo-
ple who've got lands and options on
more. | might fix It for you ae
in." he whispered.
Haines shook his head.
you know | haven't much money.
Norton. All could put in would be
nv Influence. Who are these people?
Are they cheap little local folks or are
they real people here who have some
power and can do something that Is
| worth while?"
40 I look like I'd fool with cheap
skates, Haines? They're the real peo-
pie. I think, Haines. that either Sen
ator Stevens or Senator Peabody would
advise you that you are safe"
"Ah. Then Stevens and Peabody
are the ones. They'll make it Alta
coola. then sell to the government at
big advance and move to Easy
street."
That's right" agreed Norton.
Bud Haiues Strengthened abruptly.
The expression on his face gave Nor
ton q sudden chill-made him tremble.
"Now I've got you," cried the secre-
tary. you've given yourself dead
away. I've known all along you're a
ID thief, Norton, and you've just
proved 1t to me yourself"
What do you mean: Norton was
clinching his fist Words like that
mean fight to a southerner!'
Il mean that before Senator Lang
don goes one step further In this mat
ter he shall know that his colleagues
and YOU are thieves, Mr.. Norton. try
inc to use him for cats paw to steal
for them from the government. sus-
pected something this morning when
Gulf City tried to brlbe me and VS.
ftor from there gave me what turns
out to be a pretty good tip
$50 that was your dirty trick ex
! claimed the congressman as ne re
gained his composure.
"Set a make believe thief to catch
real one" laughed the secretary.
Very good trick, 1 think"
"IIl make you pay for that!' cried
| Norton, shaking his fist
"All right. Send in your bill any old
time" laughed Haines. "The sooner
the better. Meantime I'm going to talk
to Langdon."
He had started for the door when
Carolina Langdon re-entered, followed
by her brother Randolph.
"Wait a minute" said Morton, with
unexpected quietness. Il wouldn't do
what you're about to de, Mr.. Haines."
"Of course you wouldn't" sneered
| Haines.
II mean that you will be making q
mistake, Haines, to t6l the senator
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-07-29
"Yo,l can't refuse to beltece Miss Lang
don"

4 Ou CuUt ftJ Uoo W pSteNee - 'o
dOn."
what you have learned" rejoined the
southerner, struggling to keep calm al
this critical moment when all was al
stake. He realized, further. that now
was the time to put Haines out of the
way-if that were possible. "a mis-
take. Mr.. Haines," he continued, "be
cause, you see, you don't know as much
as you think. wouldn't talk to Lang
don II were you. 1t will only EN-
barrass him and do no good, because
Langdon's money is In this scheme
too, and Langdon's In the same boa'
with the rest Of US"
Haines stopped short at this astound'
Ing charge against his chief.
Norton, you lie! I'll believe 1t OF
Langdon when he tells me so; not 9TH
erwise."
Norton turned to Randolph.
Perhaps you'll believe Mr.. Lang
don's son, Mr.. HaineS:'
Randolph Langden stepped forward.
Its true, Haines," he said; my IA
theirs money is in Altacoola lands
Haines looked him up and down, with
sneer.
Your money may be- he said. !
don't think you're bit too good Tor II
but your father is different kind
Carolina Langdon stood at the bacs
of the room, nervously awaiting the
moment when, she knew, she would
be forced into the unpleasant discus
sion.
Il reckon you can't refuse to believe
Miss Langdon," drawled Norton, will
aggravated deliberation.
"Of course" stammered Haines, nc
believe it If Miss Langdon says It:
3d."
The Congressman turned toward
Carolina as he spoke and fixed on ne
tense look which spelled as plain!
as though spoken, Its all IN you
hands, my fortune-yours."
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-07-29
"ru make you pay for thdtT'

"Pu make you pay for that"
aroused at the thought Of losing his
money. $50 you're playing the game
like all the restT'
"Why shouldn't I?' shrugged the sec
retary. II guess perhaps I'm d little
sore because the Altacoola people
haven't even pail me the compliment
Of thinking l had any influence, SO
tbey can't expect me to work for them
The Gulf City people have: AS things
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-07-29
HIGH CLASS LYCEUM ATTRACTIONS.
Mr.. J. D. Gilldnd Has Closed CODtraC
with AlkaheSt for Superior Course.

with AlkaheSt for Superior Course.
The Alkahest lyceum system of
Atlanta, Ga, has closed contract
with Mr. j D Gillaud, local manager,
for series of very high class at
fractions to be performed in the au-
ditorium of the Kingstree High
school during the coming winter. 1t
| is the intention of the local manage
ment to give the pleasure seeking
public of Kingstree an exceedingly
superior class of entertainments as
compared with the lyceum courses
of the past, and the series of attrac-
tions selected by Mr. Gllland, to be
presented during the winter, are list
ed by the Alkahest lyceum at $3.50
for the complete course consisting of
five attractions.
Among the performances that will
be presented from the selected course
are: "The College Singing Girls and
Mr. Walter Eccles". which attraction,
is listed at $3.50 for the evenings
performan ?. A show of this class
and price, a never been produced
in Kingstfe, before. Next is the
rHearon Sisters Concert Company,
which is an accomplished quartette
of instrumental artists. Third,
"The Boston Ladies Quartette'', a
highly recommended quartette of
vocal and instrumental artists.
Fourth, "The Christine Giles Con.
cert Company, consisting of three
renowned vocal and instrumental
artists. The fifth attraction will be
the "Toronto Male Quartette" com.
posed of we'll known vocalists, highly
recommended.
This series will give to the appre-
ciatlve pleasure seekers of Kingstree
a very high class selection of amuse-
ments for the winter and exceeding
Ily superior to the lyceum courses
presented heretofore. In order to
book this course successfully 1t is
necessary that the management re-
ceive the earnest support of the pub
lie, as this course is being put on
here at very heavy expense, being
similar to the courses produced in the
largest cities of the State. Season
tickets for the five attractions will
be Sc for double ticket, which en-
titles the holder to two reserve seats
at each performance; and So for the
single tickets, which entities the
holder to one reserve seat at each
pertornance. Now is the time 10
secure your season ticket and select
YOUR seat for the entire course. The
fir.t performance will be given about
the first of October and continuing
though the winter until about
April.
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the dcal" 81 have tried to
explain to him how 1t will needleSSly
embarrass the senator and spoil his
own future He won't believe me. He
went believe your brother. Perhaps
can make it clear
At last Carolina nerved herself to
speak.
You had better not go to my IA
ther. Mr.. Haincs. 1t will do no good.
He-is-in-tne deal. You must be-
lieve me when | tell you So"
The girl tool: her eyes from the sec
retary. He was plainly suffering.
CONTINUED NEXT WEEK.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-07-29

Everyone would be benefited BY
taking Foley's Orino Laxative for
stomach and liver trouble and habit
ual constipation. 1t sweetens the
stonach and breath, gently stimu-
lates the liver and regulates the bow.
els and is much superior to pills and
ordinary laxatives. Why not try
Foley's Orino Laxative today:
DC Scott.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-07-29

She slowly drew across the room.
Halnes could hardly conceal the tur,
moil Of his lnAld. The world seemed
suddenly snatched from around him.
leaving her figure alone before him.
Would she affirm what Norton and
Randolph had said? He must believe
her. Bat surely it was impossible that
She
Carolina played for time. She feared
the making Of false move.
Il don't understand? she said in
quirinGly to Norton
He calmly began an elaborate expla-
nation.
Miss I.angdon. this secretary has
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1909-07-29

discovered [ II Il [
there is a certain
perfectly legitl-
mate venture in
.Altacoola lands
being carried on
through certain
influential people
we know and by
me. The blood Of
the young re-
former IS boiling.
He is goin e
straight to your
father with the
facts.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26
The Roman BoIero.

The very last thing to be enlisted
in the line of savage adornment is the
Roman bolero. AS matter of fact,
the Roman boIero resembles nothing
so much as it does Egyptian armor.
For it is made of stir pieces of the
new silver and gold brocades sewed
on big round plates. These are then
put on back and front, with one of the
immense cabouchons between-under
the bust and at the top of the waist
line In the back. These decorations
are worn with the new evening and
dinner gowns and. needless to say, sue
cessfully consort with the massive
round plates worn at the side of the
head, the classic fillets bound in the
hair, the long embroidered stole, the
slashed skirts and the long draped
lines and all the modern yearnings
after ancient adornment.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26
TEA GOWNS MADE ELABORATE,
Garments for the Evening No Longer
Marked by Simplicity.

A well-known modiste said the other
day that there were five kinds of tea
gowns. Her classification follows:
First there is the gauzy five o'clock
gown for afternoon tea, the delight
of women who have followed the guns
and returned to brew tea for their
men folks. 1t is made in the directoire
shape, often of shaded chiffon and gen.
orally bordered with a band of dark
fur.
The "cozy" tea gown is always made
of velveteen or mirror velvet and is
worn for quiet dinner at home after
long days hunting or golf. 1t is cut
in the most simple directoire style,
with high waist, fastening down the
left side.
The rest robe" simple edition OF
the tea gown, is fashioned OF white
lawn, inset with lace. Colored ribbons
are used with 1t.
The Greek tea gown, for country
house dinner party, is cut in simple
lines out of heavy satin. 1t may be
embroidered in gold and silver Greek
key pattern and fastened with girdle
of gold or silver embroidery.
The last is the picture gown" and
is dressy enough for any occasion. 1t
is made of rich satin or brocade, the
brocade pattern being often picked out
with jewels.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26
Chiffon Velvets.

Among the fabrics which are to en-
Joy considerable amount of popular
ity in the immediate future are soft
chiffon velvets, and this is emphatical-
" good sense, since there are few, If
any, materials that are more appropri-
ate to the late winter season, and at
the same time more generally becom-
ing. This is particularly the case Just
now, as the new velvets are exception
ally fine and soft in texture, while the
colors in which they are dyed are of
the most delightful description.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26
LESS MEAT
Advice of Family Physician.

Formerly people thought meat nee
essary for strength and muscular
vigor.
The man who worked hard was sup
posed to require meat two or three
times a day. Science has found out
differently.
1t is now a common thing for fam
lily physician to order less meat, as in
the following letter from N. Y. man.
II had suffered for years with dys-
pepsia and nervousness. My physician
advised me to eat less meat and
greasy foods generally. tried several
things to take the place of my usual
breakfast of chops, fried potatoes. etc.,
but got no relief until / tried Grape
Nuts food.
After using Grape-Nuts for the
cereal part of my meals for two years,
l am now a we'll man. Grape-Nuts
benefited my health far more than the
$4,000 worth OF medicine / had taken
before.
my wife and children are healthier
than they had been for years, and we
are a very happy family. largely due to
Grape-Nuts.
I'VE have been so much benefited
by Grape-Nuts that It would be I'M
grateful not to acknowledge it."
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek, Mich. Read The Road TO Well
ville." in pkgs. There's Reason"
Ever read the above letferf A new
one appears from time 20 time. They
are genuine, true and fun Of human
Interest.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26

AYEvER to have the neck PRETTY finished an
ornamental collars
~ well have them adjustable SO that they can be worn
an changed at will
height some immense the band alone being three snG
at laid silk the lower edge finished
edged
balfnhd at
folds silk
ribbon edged with balls ornamenng
composed of folded SATIN the ends are
beneath
at the de une s
right side consists band OF sable
tucked
kid with silver mounting
edge he finished with plated nsse
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26
MODELLED AFTER THE JAPANESE.
New Parasol That Is Seemingly Going
to Become Popular.

For those who are going as far
south as Florida and Havana there is
offered a charming new parasol called
the Clio Clio San, says the New York
Sun. 1t Is quite fiat, with a gilded
framework, and covered with lowered
silk and wide hem of colored chiffon.
The shape and design are copied
straight from the paper parasol used
by the Japanese.
1t leads the way for all the rest. The
wide, fiat shape Is to be preferred
above all others for the season of
1909 The framework differs from the
American kind, which is usually made
up of eight ribs. The new ones have
Is ribs, all of which are gilded.
Attached to the handle is a large
ornamental ring of ivory which slips
up over the ribs when the parasol Is
closed and keeps it in compact form.
This in itself is pretty idea and can
be used on any parasol, old or new.
Colored chintz parasols will be made
on this plan for everyday country use.
They have the IS gilded ribs and the
heavy rings of celluloid.
Last summer the Paris women made
the straw parasol the fashionable one
of Europe. A scented African grass
was used and the handle was of bam-
boo or natural wood. These are in
America now, and possibly will be
taken up widely for summer resort
use.
These parasols. like all the other
new ones, have the long directoire
handle added to the fiat Japanese top.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26
MAPLEINE
Sumo Resemblance.

A little girl in a California public
school complained to her teacher that
Mexican boy had struck her. The
teacher took Joe, the only Mexican
boy in the scnool, sharply to task for
the offense, but the boy denied it,
MARY" said the teacher, Joe says
he didn't strike you"
"Oh, no." said Mary, "'twan't Joe;
twuz that tothei boy over there" and
she pointed to the blacklist of negro
boys In the school.
But, Mary, that boy isn't Mexi-
can" said the teacher.
well, anyhow" said Mary, he's
ve-y much tanned"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26
Lots Easier.

Bobby rushed out to meet his father
the other night as he was returning
from work and said, breathlessly:
"Oh, papa, l won't have to study
nearly so hard at school any more"
Now, Bobby had been doing far
from we'll, and his father was pleased
to hear of the new interest, hoping
for better things.
"How's that, my SOM" said he.
"Oh, I got put back class."-The
Housekeeper.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26
Dominant Spring Color.

Indications point to a soft, light
violet color as the dominant one for
spring. One sees II on the new en-
broideries, in the Powered tulles and
mousselines, in the bordered dimities
and in the soft silks and plumes.
The French dressmakers say that
the dull brick tone. which we called
Egyptian red all winter, will be psed
as the ultra color. The new dye "a It
is a little Of the shade that we have
now.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

As mercury VIII surely destroy the sense OF smell
and completely derange the whole system when
entering it through the mucous surfaces such
articles should never be used except prescrip-
tons from reputable physicians as the camare they
viii DO 4 ten told 70 the good you possibly de-
rive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure. Manufactured
By +. J. Cheney 4 Co. Toledo. O.. contains no mcr-
curry, and Il taken Internally. acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces OF the system In
buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get The
genuine IL h taken Internally and made n Tolodo.
Ohio by r. ]. Cheney a %. Testlmonah nee
Sold By DrueKista- Price sc. per bottle.
E Take Halls Family Pulls for constipation
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26
Fiery Courtesy.

In a Canadian town few days ago
dry goods firm was burned out in
the morning. In the afternoon COM
peting firm inserted the following ad-
vertisement in a local paper:
I'VE desire to extend our sympathy
to our respected competitors in their
loss by fire and to express the hope
that their affairs may soon be so ad-
justed as to enable them to continue
business without undue loss Of time"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26
SMART DRESS FOR INDOORS.
style VIII Make Up Well in an Ame-
thyst Cashmere.

Amethyst cashmere makes up well
in this style; and the color is one
that is much favored this season.
The skirt is long and plain, slightly
raised above waist-line at back.
The bodice has yoke of piece
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26

For the last ten years William Bid
dulph Cross Of Cook street, Chester
FneIand. who died recently, was en-
aaged IN the construction Of his OVID
conn. made of empty match boxes. 1t
e on the ordinary shape, and much pa
,tence and skill have been bestowed on
a. There is. of course, sn inner shell
~ wood. on which the match boxes
are glued.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26

says: For some time l was an
noyed with sharp twinges across the
small of my back and irregular pas
sages of the kidney secretions. Since
using Doan's Kidney Pills l am free
from these troubles"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26

the need of a spe-
cial remedy to re-
lieve and cure the
congestion or in
flammation of the
kidneys that is in
terfering with their
work and causing
that pain t h a t
makes you say:
"Oh, my back"
Thompson Wat
kins, professional
nurse, 400 N. 23d
ST., Parsons, Kans.,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26

Jersey justice law has ruled that II
a woman wearing high French heels is
hurt in getting of car she cannot
recover damages. Here is another H.
lustration Of how poor women are
trampled upon by the masculine foot
of oppression.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26
Poorest for Invalid.

In making gift for an elderly per
son or invalid the comfort of a foot
stool or fcotrest should not be over
looked. A carpet remnant Is excellent
for this purpose, or the sound parts
OF a WORKOUT rug or carpet may be
utilized.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26

King Alfonso OF Spain is undertake
ing to negotiate marriage for King
Manuel of Portugal with a niece OF
King Edward of England. Alfonso him
self being married to a niece Of Ed
ward. this activity looks like en-
thusiasm for the family. Or is 1t
that misery loves company?
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26

The cost OF a reservoir system ade
auate to regulate the streams in the
Ohio basin is estimated at sl25.000.o 900
This estimate is based on . supposed
necessity for the building of 100 reser-
voirs at an average cost OF sl.e5o.Ooo
each. To regulate the whole Mlssis
sippi valley In this manner would cost,
It is estimated. s5O9.oOo.ooO
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26

A Especial appeal has been made to
Americans for contributions on behalf
of an effort now being made to erect
at Montpelier, France, on the ground
of the National School of Agriculture,
a monument to the late Gustave Foex,
the French horticultural.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26
Rosebuds to Adorn Hats.

White moss rosebuds are to be In
favor for spring hats. They come In
closely packed punches, the head
pressed ruthlessly together like the
punches picksS by some small child
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26

New Mexico proposes to tax widow
ers $25 a year and bachelors only
$40 a year. Evidently it is fig
ured that 1t will be easy TO get the
larger sum out of a man who has
once been married.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26

- A woman has challenged leading
member of the Duma to fight duel,
and good many Japs would be in
clined to bet on her If the affair could
come off.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26

Now the Mauretania has done the
run from Liverpool to New York in
four days and II hours. In genera
ton or two ships are likely to be jump
ing across.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26
He Objected.

'Meeker tells me that he wants
handouts abolished"
rs Meeker interested in Grimm
ology?r
NO; his wife is in the habit OF Gun
ing him on the ear"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26

II is not likely that Solomon built
his temple of cement, yet We are told
that II went up without the sound Of a
hammer or any implement of iron.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26

Royalists have been doing a little
rioting in France. But over there they
treat that sort of thing with the same
tolerance with which we look on the
occasional outbreaks of college lads.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26

Michigan evangelist, who has been
talking against divorce Tor many
years, now applies for one. Maybe he
just needs it as evidence how terrible
It is.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26

Canada, the United States and Mex
leo are preparing to do what they can
to make North America worth saving
to posterity.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26

1t will be noted that Carmen Syl.
va" the Roumanian queen who has de-
clared war on corsets, Is IS years old
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26

The fleet jackies not only were
brought home again, but they were
paid 100000 in gold for coming! Great
country, this.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26

A New Orleans man Is suing five
men who forcibly cut off his whiskers.
"Ingratitude, thou marble hearted
fiendi"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26

The new remedy for heart trouble
is called Observation-Disclosures.
We only mention it to bring joy to
the hearts Of printers and proof
readers.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26

Polar explorers do not have to g
down to the basement and tell th'
janitor what they think Of him.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26

A California man was not awakened
by his wife's screams, which frighten-
ed away burglar Some men have
presence of mind even in their sleep.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26

Whatever is said about pasteurized
milk, the pasturized COW is better
than the one that is fed on baled hay
the year round.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1909-03-26

A Windy City preacher declares
hades is here on EARTH And, being a
Chicago man, he ought 20 know what
he Is talking about