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er a moment. Do you think you and I
quite suited to each other?"
Lucy Varneck Immediately dropped
into the nearest chair.
Aunt" she gasped, and Mrs. Var
neck few to her.
"You cruel, cruel Serle!" she cried,
would you break her hearth"
Mr.. Varneck, Injured to similar
scenes, exhibited no alarm.
Il do not think have said any
thing Of a heart t-breaking nature" he
answered, dryly. II simply ask a ques-
ton which closely concerns her hap
piness and mine. Our engagement was
your plan, my dear mother; 1t was the
recompense which you insisted should
make for the worry and grief I had
caused you in relation to Paulette Rale.
Lucy was not in love with me nor /
with her-as we acknowledged to you
at the time"
Lucy started quickly out Of her COL
lapse.
"Our betrothal is more than three
years DID," she cried, shrilly; "and
now, for the first time, you hint that
we are unfit for each other. You have
been long while making the discov-
ery-it seems to have dawned upon
you very suddenly at last!"
True" he answered, with great
frankness.
THAT is, within the last three weeks
since that Arnault creatures COM
ing!"
Exactly" replied Varneck; "since
Miss Arnault's coming"
Lucy again gave signs Of tottering.
Aunt! But no; can bear 1t. Do
not support mel must know the
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| The two pairs Of light-blue eyes re-
garded him with frigid stare.
"She has gone," answered Lucy Var
neck.
| He gave sudden start.
Gone! Not left Beechwood, surely?'
| "She has left Beechwood," pronounc-
ed his betrothed, with emphasis.
Mrs. Varneck rose as If preparing
for battle. So, also, did Lucy. Never,
perhaps, had Serle Varneck seen his
betrothed at a greater disadvantage
than as she now stood, her nose red
dened with the heat, her plain, thin
person bristling with hostility.
will you kindly inform me-" said
Serle, in a high, harsh voice, how
Miss Arnault came to leave Beechwood
today; also, where she has gomez"
Mrs. Varneck began to tumble for
her smelling salts.
ITO her own people, presume" she
answered, Historically; where else
should she go? 1 never saw 80 bold
creature! She went because men
toned to her that Lucy was your be-
trothed wife. Serle, I demand an ex-
PLANTATION; it is my right-it Is Lucy's
right"
Serle flung off his hat and cloak
with something like a muttered oath.
His blonde face-a superb improve
ment on his mother's-wore certain
look which that lady did not like.
What have you done?" he cried,
looking from her face to Lucy's. Sent
guest of mine, a young, convent
bred girl, at that, who knows no more
Of the world than baby, out OF my
house on a day like this to find her
way to her friends as best she can?
At what hour did she go? What train
did she take?"
81 really do not know" answered
Mrs. Varneck, coldly; mo, nor care!
look upon the whole thing as a piece
of disgraceful folly-do you hear
disgraceful folly! I have not been so
cut to the heart since your affair with
that dreadful little actress. Why, may
ask, did you never mention the girls
presence here in your not over-warm
letters to Lucy?"
He colored and his eyes assumed
the swapping, steely hue peculiar to
blue eyes in anger.
Miss Arnault was not a person to
interest Lucy" he said, dryly; and l
never gossip of people in letters. All
| in all, perhaps, 1t Is fortunate that l
find you here tonight. l went to town
today to speak with you on this same
matter-with Lucy, rather-and as
well here as there
Lucy Varneck bristled visibly.
What can you possibly have to say
to me about that person." she de-
manded. How very unkind of you'
Serle, to turn your house into hospi-
tai for bold creatures who break their
arms, and go on living like a hermit
among dogs and things, giving people
such opportunities to talk and COM
miserate mel"
my dear Lucy" answered Varneck'
advancing a step toward her; ut Is
life which suits me admirably, dis
tasteful as it may be to you. Consid-
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and was defeated and killed here, Oc-
tober 7th, $780,"
In 1880, the Kings Mountain Battle
ground association erected on the bat
tlefield a more pretentious monument.
This association was made up Of dis
tinguished and patriotic citizens OF
North and South Carolina, and the cost
Of the monument was betrayed by VOL
untary contributions in the two states,
and one thousand dollars appropriated
by the legislature Of North Carolina,
and one thousand dollars by the legis-
lature Of South Carolina This asso-
citation acquired title to the battle
field, containing about forty acres OF
land.
Later on, Major A. II. White OF Rock
Hill, S. c., at his own expense, erect
ed a square granite pillor to mark the
place where Ferguson fell, and also
provided a similar stone to mark the
place where Ferguson was buried.
The history of the present monu-
ment, briefly stated, is that at some
time prior to 1903, one or more or the
members Of the Kings Mountain Chap
ter D. A. R., Of Yorkville, S. c., dis
cussed with me the probability OF
securing favorable action by congress
looking to the erection Of a monument
to mark in a suitable way the battle
field of Kings Mountain.
The old Kings Mountain Battle
ground association had become disor-
ganized and 1t was necessary that the
same be reorganized in order to per-
feet the title. The late Judge /. d.
Witherspoon, one of the two or
three survivors, took this matter
in charge, and the reorganization
as carried out embraces in it's
membership the membership Of the
Kings Mountain Chapter D. A. R., Of
Yorkville, S. c., the owners of the bat
tlefield at this time. At the first ses-
sion of the 5Sth congress, after con-
sultation with Representative E. Y.
Webb of North Carolina, who has al
WAYS been greatly interested in all that
pertains to the history of this most
important battle, On February the Sth,
we prepared and introduced identical
bills in the house Of representatives.
The bill introduced by me is numbered
1858, the one introduced by Mr.. Webb
is numbered 1889 Mr.. Speaker Can
non, while always friendly, could not
see his way clear at that time to let
the measure pass. So that nothing
came Of these bills in the 5Sth con-
gress.
In December 1905, the first session
of the 59th congress. identical bills
were introduced by Representative
Webb and myself. At the same time
there was pending in the house, two
other bills. One for the erection of a
monument on the battlefield of Prince
ton, in the state of New Jersey, and
the other. a bill to provide a suitable
memorial of the landing of the Pill
grims on Cape Cod. Speaker Cannon,
after being importuned by the advo-
Gates Of the three bills, finally prom
ised that he would let these three
bills pass. When l was asked by a
member of the committee as to wheth-
er I wished the bill introduced by me,
which was identical with that intro
duced by Mr.. Webb, to be reported,
stated that Mr.. Webb and myself were
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patriotism of those engaged in this
great struggle: "On this field the
patriot forces commanded by Col. VIM.
Campbell, attacked and totally defeated
an equal force of Tories and British
Regular Troops. The British Com
mander, Col. Patrick Ferguson, was
killed and his entire force was captur-
ed after serving heavy loss. This bril-
liant victory marked the turning point
Of the American Revolution"
West Panel: On the west side, a
beautiful bronze tablet, perpetuating
the history Of the commanders Of the
forces, and the localities from which
their brave followers were assembled:
and the commanders Of each:
American forces, where organized
Washington county, Virginia, Col
VIM. Campbell.
Tennessee), Col. Jno. Sewer.
Sullivan county, N. c., Col. Isaac
Shelby.
"Ninety-Six district, s. c., and Row.
an county, N. c., Col. Jas. Williams.
wilkes and Surrey counties, N. c.,
Col. Benjamin Cleveland and Major
Joseph Winston.
Lincoln county, N. c., Lieut.. Col.
Frederick Hambright and Major VIM.
Chronicle.
Burke and Rutherfordton counties,
NJ c., Major Joseph Mcdowell.
york and Chester counties, 5. Co
(then part of Camden district), Col.
Edward Lacy and Col William Hill.
Georgia, Major VIM. Gambler.
Reserves: Col. Jas johnson.
Mote: Col. Chas. Mcdowell, the reg
ular commander of the Burke and
Rutherfordton county regiment, was
absent from the battle on a special
mission to General Gates.
British forces es-Commanders: Ma
jor Patrick Ferguson (K), Capt. Abra-
ham De Peyster."
This beautiful structure is erected
almost to the immediate south Of the
spot upon which the fearless warrior
and loyal British subject fell mortally
wounded, and where he died. The
grave Is marked by granite tablet,
bearing the inscription: Here Col.
Ferguson fell"
To the northeast of the monument,
in beautiful ravine, we find a sunk
en- place clearly the grave Of some de-
parted warrior, and erected here we
find a granite slab, bearing this in
scription: Here Col. Ferguson was
buried"
This marble shaft commemorative of
the heroism and patriotism Of the he
roes Of Kings Mountain, speaks the
gratitude to them for all time.
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Jointly interested and had worked to-
gether, and while / had the right to
have the bill introduced by me report
ed, for the reason that the battlefield
proper, was over the line in South
Carolina, yet in order to be entirely
fair, l suggested that the committee
report a bill in the nature Of substi-
tute for the bill introduced by Mr.
Webb, and the one introduced by me.
Accor dinghy this was done, and Repre-
sentative Thomas Of North Carolina, a
member Of the committee on the libra
ry, made the report, April 10th, 1906.
The bill as reported carried thirty
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-10-08
VIEWS ON MARRIAGE.
Mems Opinions Do Not Always Coin
eide.

Mems Opinions Do Not Always Coin.
eide.
Four men sat lighting their cigars
in the attitude of physical comfort
and mental detection that follow the
exodus of the women from the din
ing room wherever that custom, relic
Of a deep-drinking generation is kept
up. The dinner talk had been bril-
liant enough to do credit to the hos
tess. 1t had wound up on the brink
Of matrimony.
"Of course, no man is quite a man
until he's a married man." said one
of the men with the license of the
newly wed.
He never knows till then what a
man he might have been," corrected
an old bachelor.
1.-The influence Of woman Is neces-
sary to the highest development of a
mans character" continued the 9TH
er.
1.-The country is evidently in dan
GER" said a callow youth.
Precisely" agreed the bachelor.
1.-The greatest sacrifice Of marriage is
the loss of ones women friends"
lone by one my woman friends
have offered up my friendship on
their matrimonial altars," continued
the bachelor. I'VE have had interests
in common, one of the arts or sci
ences, a common object in life.
friendship; in fact, but those finest of
human links have snapped one by
one. Her husband, say, Is too busy
a man to be merely cultivated. To
see much of her while he is there
would embarrass the neighborhood
with unnecessary gossip. Friendship
is such a delicate thing that it is
quickly stifled under the mantle OF
discretion when it does not die out
right. That piece of Mendelssohn
should be called the funeral march
Of friendship"
Of one woman recompense enough for
the capricious friendship Of many?''
asked the other.
Marriage has already made you
cynical" replied the bachelor.
Possession" snorted the callow
youth; that's what queers the whole
business"
ITO suggest that a wife is her hus-
bands property is remark that
should not be made except in the pres
ence of ladies, where it may be cor
rected," said the old bachelor.
That's about all marriage is," add
ed the youth.
1T is more than that" put in the
host. and added:
Shall we join the ladies'? Possibly
they may have something to say on
the subject"
While they were depositing their
lhalf-smoked cigars, dusting the
specks Of tobacco ash from their
coats and settling the hang of their
clothes with that show of indifference
unknown to the more honest variety
| Of women, there came a little cry
from the upper regions. 1t was re-
peated, a thin, wailing. querulous
voice, followed by a hurried rustling
Of skirts up the stairs. Three of the
men dropped their eyes. The other
smiled. They crossed into the draw
ing room, where three women sat
back with look of listening on their
faces.
1--WE were just trying to persuade
Miss Taienthead to play for u.s." said
one Of them, with an encouraging
lsmile.-Kansas City Times.
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BY Hon. D. e. Finley, M: c.

The monument now being completed
IA the fifth that has been erected at
various times on the historic battlefield
of Kings Mountain.
In 1915, DR.. VIM. Mclean, a distin-
guished citizen Of Iincolnton county,
North Carolina, erected an unpreten-
tious monument. The only names on
the monument are those Of Major VIM.
Chronicle, Captain John Mattocks,
VIM. Robb and John Boyd. These are
on the east side of the monument. On
the west side the name Of Col. Fergu-
son appears with a statement that He
was an officer of the English Crown,
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you I'D to her-never!"

W ucE~HcNcE.
"Lucy!"
mo, never!" she repeated, clinching
her hands; after society has linked
our names so long together-after the
world expects you to marry me. That
bold, designing creature! How dare
you stand there and tell me you love
her? How dare you love her when
you are betrothed to me? You are
false-cruel; but you are bound, too,
and will not free you-do you hear?
1 will not free you!" and she burst
into tempest of sobs and tears.
Varneck looked distracted.
Lucy, great heaven! will you listen
to reason? What do you or I care
about society or the world? Surely
you would not marry me knowing my
heart was given irrevocably to anoth-
er. Did I ever profess any passion for
you? Why. then, do you call me
false?"
II care for the world-I care for So
ciety-and, she might also have add
ed, for the Varneck fortune-"and !
will never give you up to that girl"
screamed Lucy, stamping smartly on
the hearth. "You shall not break faith
with mel will not release you! You
do not care how my heart aches-you
take 1t for granted have no feeling!
How do you know may not love you
as we'll as that white-face cat?"
Serle turned In dismay to his moth
er.
Pray, speak to her." he cried. "Try
to reduce her to reason"
But Mrs. Varneck drew herself up,
cold and frowning.
Lucy Is quite right" she answered;
never, with my consent, shall she
withdraw from the engagement.
urged 1t in the beginning for your mu-
tual happiness; hers, at least, still de-
pends on 1t. I blush for you, Serie,
You know my heart IL set upon this
match. Never speak Of that girl to
either of us again. 1 forbid IT."
With that Mrs. varneck swooned in
the nearest chair. This was the signal
for Lucy to fling out her arms, MUIR
murins family, "Deceiver!" and then
relapse into Inconsistencies upon the
hearth rug. Varneck rushed to the
bell and gave 1t frightful peal.
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woman.
"And now that you have brought her
here"-querulously-T ask you, Re-
becca, what ia to be done with her?"
In the first place. mistress, as she
looks very pale and worn, let us give
her some tea"
Very WELL" said the invalid. and
fell back in her chair and closed her
hollow eyes.
Rebecca rang the bell. When the
tea tray appeared Mrs. Arnault started
up again.
Were they kind to you at st Cath
arine's?" she said to Sibyl Yes; for
you used to tell me that In your let
ters. And how was 1t at this place
called Beechwood? Rebecca says you
had left the house before she reached
it-you were on your way, In spite OF
my letter, afoot, alone, to find me-"
True" answered Sibyl who began
| to feel like a stranger In a strange
land. Il could stay there no longer.
would not have stayed had my Life
been the forfeit! I could not see why
I might not venture to come hereto
my own home, to my mother"
The person mentioned moved uneas-
lily In her chair.
you seem to be very remarkable
girl-does she not, Rebecca?"
"She does, mistress" monotonously
answered Rebecca-
Your home, Sibyl, Is but a duE
one" continued the invalid, "and am
always i'll and can seldom see you. We
live in great seclusion. I have known
frightful sorrows-r have lost-Rebec.
ca, hold mel"
The person so constantly appealed
to seized her mistress in her two stout
arms.
There's a clock going in my heal
tonight, Rebecca. No; will not tell
her-I will be calm. 1t was you Who
gave her the name of Sibyl, was 1t
not? I remember-the very morning
you carried her of to ST. Catharine's."
Yes, yes! Hush, mistress!" hastily
exclaimed Rebecca.
II would that that man could see her.
tonight! Would not the sight wiring
his heart? How many more weary
years do you think he will hold out
against me, Rebecca?"
mot many; hush! hush!" the mon
otonous voice answered; then, meet
ing Sibyrs eyes, the hard-faced nurse
suddenly raised her finger to her fore
head. Her lips moved noiselessly.
Touched" she said, without makinga a
sound.
1T is time for her to go now" said
the invalid, fretfully. you can bring
her again tomorrow"
(To be Continued.)
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(To be Continued.)

SJ The man who is looking for soft
snaps Is sure to get many hard Jolt.
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This is what commonly erected
N. occasion
that
defaced be
all but egbe sideSacd the of Ma
7th of October $780, fighting de-
Of his
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
TARIFF DISCUSSION.
II Promises Little for Intelligent
Tariff LegisIatiOn.

From the NeW YORK Journal 4 Conmerce
There are several reasons for this de-
cline Of tariff discussion. The chief IS
the entire absence OF any consistent OF
effective opposition on the Democratic
side Of the chamber. Without a bin
Of their own and unable 70 count upon
a general support for any proposition.
the minority has sided with the various
insurgent groups Of their opponents or
wrangled among their own membership.
The protective principle has seemingly
gained as strong a hold upon the Demo-
cratic as upon the Republican party.
Another important influence has been
the consciousness that no matter what
might be said or done upon the floor
there would be no opportunity Tor the
presentation Of amendments. That be
ing true. the general debate could not
be much more than farce, since every
participant has known that the system
whereby the tariff bills are forced through
by sheer weight OF numbers and main
strength OF organization does not ac-
cord any influence 20 argument or rea-
soning. Behind these controlling factors
In the situation has been the feeling that
IN what shape the tariff bin LEFT the
House Of Representatives. since Il would
be largely. II not wholly. remOdeled in
the Senate Committee on Finance. The
showing made has been discOuraging and
discreditable. II promises little that is
hopeful for intelligent tariff legislation By
the body which is cOnstitutonally q
originate revenue measures. Il indi-
Gates that before progress can be made
IN this direction the system OF boss rule
IN Congress must be modified or aban-
doned- And. finally. IL emphasizes the
absolute necessity for a far better Con-
gressiOnal understanding Of the subject
than has vet been evlnced on the floor
unless We are content for the future 70
leave the making OF our tariffs 70 a very
small group OF men who keep themselves
acquainted with the technical details Of
industry and finance.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
LOCAL GARDEN COMPETITION
George W. Cables Suggestions for
Promoting Outdoor Life.
From tie Boston Tzu-TirL.


One OF the most entertaining OF the
books written by the late Charles Dud-
ley Warner was My Summer in a Car
den" But Il was discouraEng 10 many
who had a leaning toward the healthful
and elevatinE pursuit of horticulture.
Beneath its exquisite humOr. there was
just enough OF seriousness 70 leave a
deterrent influence upon the readers. He
paraded the bogey OF pussy until
many who had been considering the cul-
ovation Of a garden for recreation OF
profit. turned and ned. II now seems 10
be a part OF the mission Of another lit
erary man. George ". Gable. To turn the
attention OF public-splrited househoIders
10 the development OF their yards and
gardens along lines Of beauty and pro
ductiveness.
Mr.. Gable recently Iectured 70 the
Springfield Amateur Horticultural Socie-
y on competitive gardens The members
OF that society have enthusiastically en-
tered a prize contest for the most at
tractive displays IN the front yards Of
the city. and perhaps no one is better
prepared than MIR. Gable 10 make practi-
cal suggestions as 10 the best way 20
raise the aesthetic standards OF the home
environment For ten years he has been
one OF the leading and moving spirits Of
the home culture clubs Of Northampton.
where he resides. The prizes for the best
gardens tn that city are not large. bUt
help 20 stimulate the enthusiasm that the
competition has developed. The first
competition started with sixty-six gar
dens. now the entries are Sc. which in Z
city OF that size make the beauty spots
very frequent. There IS no limit 20 the
teriEg for prizes must contain more than
CITY square yards and the entire lot shall
be included in the meaning Of the word
garden.
The movement has eliminated many a
neglected corner that frequently offended
the sight. Prizes are offered only %
adults. M Cable Is not in sympathy
with the efforts 10 make gardeners OF
children The enterprise Is too large and
complex. and parents take little intereSJ
IN the work. but II the enthusiasm OF
the latter is enlisted the children viii
also become interested Ee had found
the love Of gardening contagious and
often one garden on a street would be
followed the next year by many more. a
home where beauty is appreciated and
striven for Is more valuable CONNER
ciaIy as wen as morally. and worth
more fn the formative period OF child
hood We wish such movements were
more general. but not every city has
a cable 10 draw public attention 70
them