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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-09-09
JIM's TELEPHONE MESSAGE.

"Why, you're smart little fellow
to bring such a big basket. It's big
ger than YOU"
Jim looked up with a smile as Mrs.
Prices kitchen maid helped him to
take the basket of clean clothes Off
his cart.
"'Tain't a bit too big for me-" he
said proudly. There wasn't any one
else to bring it, cause my brothers
hurt and couldn't"
They carried the basket into the
back hall, and, while Jim waited for
Mrs. Price to be ready to pay him, he
saw wonderful thing.
1t hung On the wall in a rather
dark corner. Mrs. Price stood before
it, talking. Without trying to listen,
Jim could hear what she said. This
was 1t:
Hello. Is this number 2O4? This
is Mrs. PRICE, want q bushel OF
potatoes-and ten pounds of sugar
and a pound of tea-and two
punches OF celery-and three pack
ages Of oatmeal-and a bottle of va
nilla." She made a little pause be-
tween each order.
Jim was amused. The town they
lived in was small, there were only
few telephones in it, lately put in.
He had never heard Of them before.
Mis- Price," he asked, "do all
them things come when you tell
'em?"
Eyes, Jimmy" she said, laughing.
Sometimes they keep me waiting a
little, but they come sooner or later"
Jim asked his mother about it.
She talks to thing that sticks
out of the WALL" he said. "She asks
for all sorts o. good things, and she
says they come"
you must "a been mistaken, Jim
N.Y." she said. for she had lived in
the country until lately, and, like
Jim, had never heard of a telephone.
Likely Mrs. Price was writing out
list OF something, and you didn't
see straight
But Jim couldn't get 1t out of his
mind. Surely Mrs. Price said she got
things by talking into that odd thing
on the wall.
One morning as he and Jane car
r1ed the basket of clothes into the
hall, no one was there. And all of
sudden a bright idea popped into
Jim's mind. II Mrs. Price could get
things that way, why could not he?
He drew chair to 1t, climbed up.
and put his mouth to the queer little
thing, just as Mrs. Price always did.
In the half light he had not noticed
the thing she held to her ear.
Hello!-this Is Jimmy Ray. We
want a lot Of things to our house.
real bad-we amt got anything to
eat but meal and some potatoes.
We'd like some bread-and some
butter on it-and-Tom's real sick
and have to bring the clothes-and
II you have any shoes, cause mine
leak real bad-and some milk for
Tom-and some kind of stun to
make him well-please, please-and
don't wait very long
The pleading voice stopped and
Jim climbed down. his heart beating
with hope. OF course he could not
know that his voice had not reached
any one inside the telephone.
But some one outside had heard.
At sound of the tremulous voice.
Mrs. Price came quietly to a door |
opening into the hall and heard the
telephone message.
She made visit to Jirnmy's home
and saw to 1t that many comforts
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-09-09
WHY SUSIE WAITED.

Lets say our prayers out loud
SUSIE" said Mabel. as the two little
sisters were getting ready for bed
one night.
"All right" answered Susie. Sc
the two said their Now I lay me-
and their God bless papa and mann
ma" together. Then Mabel jumped
right up on her bare feet, but Susie
still knelt a quiet little while by the
white bed.
What are you waiting for. sis
teri" asked Mabel.
why, I'm waiting for God to an.
swer," said sister; don't you re
member Miss Josepha said we must
not hurry over our prayers? She
said that was like the little boy thai
knocked at her door once, and the
ran away before she could open 1t
So now I always wait to see IL Goo
wants to say anything to me-"
did He say anything to you to
night, sister," asked Mabel, looking
startled.
Susie nodded.
"Oh, sister! What?"
Susie did not answer just at first
because 1t ia not easy to talk abou
| what that little inside voice says
But in few minutes, she said in
low tone: "You know me said, Co
bless all my friends, and right ava
I thought of Sadie Burwell, 'caus
| we had fuss to-day; and while
waited, God said. Tell her you ar
sorry"
"Will you tell her, Susie?" persist
ed the eager little questioner.
eyes, Of course. I must tell her.
Mabel crept into. bed quietly, say
ing to herself that she would wa
for Gods answer. too, and wonder
ing If He would tell her to comics
about breaking mammals cut-glas
| flower vase!-Junior Herald.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-09-09
The Road to Success.

Has man distractions. but none SO
desperate as poor health. Success
to-day demands health, but Electric
Bitters is the greatest health builder
the world has even known. 1t COM
pels perfect action of stomach, liver,
kidneys. bowels, purifies and invigor-
ates the whole system Vigorous
body and keen brain follow their use.
You can't afford to slight Electric
Bitters ii weak. rundown, or sickly.
Only Soc. Guaranteed by all Drug
gists.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-09-09
Night on Bald Mountain.

On lonely night Alex. Benton, OF
Fort Edward, N. Y, climbed Bald
Mountain to the home of neighbor
tortured by Asthma, bent on curing
him with DIR. Kings New Discovery,
that had cured himself of asthma,
This wonderful medicine soon reliev-
ed and quickly cured his neighbor.
Later 1t cured his sons wife of Sc
we're lung trouble. Millions believe
it's the greatest Throat and Lung
cure on earth. Coughs, Colds, Group,
Hemorrhages, and Sore Lungs are
surely cured by it. Best for Hay
Fever, Grip and Whooping Cough.
SOC. and 81. Trial Bottle free. Guar
anteed by all Druggists.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-09-09
FROM

. Fares for children I'VE 90 ye
and Ffve-Day tickets on sale 4
on sale May 10. 1909 to and Il
morning trains, June 9Th, 1909 &
Raleigh, 500 q. M, Wilson. 7:b7 (
dates direct for Morehead City 9
2. M. horehead City, 6:z5 D. I
Bern, Inclusive, In both dfreciic
pas gage will be checked on {
tThrough express trains. fThe
season June LIST. 1909.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-09-09
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

feanub A1dCarOOnS.-M1X LOS0LQGT
one cup of chopped peanuts, one cup
Of powdered sugar, one large table
spoonful of -four and the stiff1y beat
en- whites of two eggs. Drop the
mixture on buttered paper and bake
a light brown in a moderate oven.
About quart Of peanuts is needed
for the above quantity.
Chocolate Chips.-These are de-
lightful- to serve at afternoon teas.
Beat IL cupful of butter to a cream,
adding gradually 1 cup granulated
sugar, beating all the time. Beat 2
eggs light without separating, add to
the butter and sugar, then stir In
four tablespoonfuls melted cocoa,
one teaspoonful vanilla and about a
cupful of -four, enough to make a
soft batter. Have ready some mar
row creased pans and pour in the lay
ers of the batter. Bake quickly. AS
soon as removed from the oven,
brush over with beaten egg and cut
in narrow strips.
Sweet Pickles.-Make a syrup of
one gallon of good vinegar, pounds
OF brown sugar, 1 teaspoonful Of
whole cloves. Put the fruit into a
Mason jar, boil the vinegar, sugar
and cloves together for ten minutes
and pour 1t while boiling hot over
the fruit. Let stand ten minutes.
Pour off the syrup and letting come
to the boiling point pour it again
over the fruit. Repeat this three
times more. Then SEAL This can be
used for peaches, pears, tomatoes,
apples, ripe cucumbers and grapes.
Sweet Peach Pickle.-To pounds
OF peeled peaches add pounds of
sugar, 1 quart of vinegar, 2 ounces
OF mace, 1 ounce Of allspice, 6 sticks
or cinnamon. Put all on together
and boil until the peaches are soft
enough to stick straw through.
The quantity of sugar in all sweet
pickles has to vary to suit individual
taste. If the above recipe is found
to be too sweet to suit some people,
little less sugar can be used.
Comforts.-One cupful sugar and
2 eggs beaten together, " teaspoon
ful salt, l cupful sweet milk. 3 cup
fuls flour, 1 teaspoonful baking pow
der. Have ready a deep pan of hot
lard and dip in tablespoonful at
time, as If frying doughnuts. Dip
your spoon In hot lard first and the
mixture will not stick to the spoon.
When brown on one side they will
turn over. Fry brown and lay on
paper to drain. Do not put too many
In at once, as they must have room
to turn over.
good cook adds teaspoonful of
sugar to each quart of water In
which corn, peas or squash are
cooked.
Cold string beans relish extremity
well In salad both with and with
out cold meat. A mixed salad of
cold vegetables of various sorts, cut
In small dice and served on lettuce
with French dressing, Is a pleas
ing variation.
Jellied Cucumber Salad.--Peel and
slice some cucumbers and simmer
till they are tender; drain, add salt
and dash of cayenne. and enough
gelatine to set them lightly tea
spoonful to a cup Of cucumber. Put
into dish on ice, and when firm
break up into bits; serve on lettuce
with mayonaise.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-09-09

One who bears his life upon his hand,
To lose 1t Or to save it, as may best
Serve the designs OF Him who giveth
life. III. w. Longfellow.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-01
T arms! + arms!
Farms!

FOR SAIE-55 acre Farm, about 8
miles out on Tamassee road; 10
acres good bottom; 20 acres up
land; all in good state Of culti-
vation; balance Of tract in
woods and pasture; two very
good houses and outbuildings.
FOR SALE-54 acres, on Salem
road, about Az miles from
West Union; only 6 acres in cul-
tivation, balance of tract heav-
lily timbered
FOR SALE-100 acres, on Westmin-
ster road, about l II miles from
Walhalla; good 2-horse farm
open, in high state of cultiva-
ton; 4-room house and all nee
essary outbuildings; also fine
pasture.
FOR SALE-6O acres, on Westmin-
ster road, with good one-horse
farm open; 5-room house and
all out-buildings; about 2R
miles from Walhalla.
If you want to buy Farm, NOW
is YOUR CHANCE. In any of the
above tracts l can give you a bargain.
Call and look over my large list of
Farms and Town Property, and will
save you dollars when you buy.
7. III. DARBY,
REAL ESTATE AGENT,
Peoples Bank. Walhalla, S. G.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-01
LOCAL MATTERS ABOUT SENECA
Continued from First Page.)

Terhune and Mr.. Stringer, all Of
Greerville, spent Thanksgiving with
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Hunter.
Mrs. Samuel, of Tignall, Ga, is
visiting Mrs. j. III. Adams.
II. l.. Adams, of Charlotte, spent
Thanksgiving in Seneca.
Miss Lillian Caldwell's friends are
pleased to see her in Seneca again.
A number of Clemson boys spent
Thanksgiving in Seneca, among them
being Wales Lowery, George and Ru-
fus FAINT.
A good representation Of Seneca
people heard Bob Taylor at Clemson
last Friday night,
And last, but not least, don't for
get the Blossom Show" next Tues
day night! M. v. S.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-12-01

To introduce Royal Tailoring
a tie is the
best vauegvng tailoring line in the
These prices
mere trimmings be
The Royal long
dresseis or this town. The who $25 3O
clothes
Tailors the
the young men with small to know that Royal
bank
That Is the object this
to
toner to get that customer to Royal tailoring
once know the
garment will satisfied
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-11-16
Band Concert and Ball.

A grand band concert and Oall viii
be given on Friday, Nov. 10, at Arm
DRY Hall for the benefit of the La
fayette Concert Band. Music for the
dance will be furnished by a band of
twenty pieces. Admission so cents
for gentlemen, ladies free.
A good band is worth much to a
town; in fact, a town without a good
band is lacking in one of the things
that make a good town. Lafayette
is fortunate in having a most excel
lent band in the Lafayette Concert
Band, and everybody should give
something to help maintain the band.
What contributions We make to the
band by buying tickets to their en-
tertainments (for which we get value
received if We attend) is more than
repaid to us in the way of music
furnished free by the band on special
occasions when we need a band. If
you can't go to the dance or go listen
to the concert next Friday night, buy
a ticket anyway.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-11-16
The Cane Crop.

Louisiana Planter.
Dry and warm weather continues
to prevail throughout the Louisiana
sugar district, and the desire for a
change is becoming more and more
accumulated every day. A rain fol-
lowed by cold weather is what the
planters want now, but there seems
to be no immediate indications of
their getting it. Rapid progress is
being made in grinding the crop, and
the tonnage continues to prove a dis
tinct disappointment. The cane seems
to have made no growth at all since
the storm of Sept. 20, and the stalks
are lacking in juice and weight. The
sucrose content gives no. especial
for complaint, but the continu-
ance of the warm weather is retard-
ing the usual increase which takes
place in this usually by the middle Of
November.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-11-16

the fatal poisoning of thelHeuert
farrjly in Prairie Gregg comes the
news of the sudden death Thursday
morning of the little 12-year-old
daughter of Oscar Perry, a prosperous
farmer living near Lake Marceaux,
in the sixth ward. The 1ittle girl had
been. picking Gotten when she was
taken suddenly i'll with vioferN p4}Hs
in the abdomen and vomiting. Medi-
cal attention was procured, but to no
avail, and she died after an illness of
a few hours. 1t is supposed that death
was due to a spider bite, as she pre-
sented all symptoms of such cases.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-11-16
No Printers There.

A modern lady died and went to
hades. His majesty met her deiferen-
TALLY at the gate.
"Will it be possible for ne to Sc
cure an establishment here? " she
said.
Certainly, madame"
In a desirable location?"
Il think So"
Il don't care to be near the ~riffraff;
and should like to be sure aud get
suitable servants"
you shall experience no difficulty.
There are several good agencies
Il could give dinner parties when l
liked?"
Dear me, yes"
And make a splurge at it"
"Oh, certainly"
81 shall expect to spend my sum-
mers abroad"
Quite right. Return tickets free
"You have operas?"
SetCIdl, UCNOCCu = II AouV SOA'
The lady lifted her lorgnette. She
smiled slightly.
do OF know" she said. ~ am
agreeably surprised. was afraid
this place was not kept up to n
form to the best standards. It troubl-
ed me to think l might possibly have
to associate with my interiors. l am
glad to see that you have such sense
of the fitness of things. l am very
| glad to have renewed our brief ac-
| uuaintance made on earth, and l will
trouble you to see that my arrival is
chronicled in the society columns of
the paper"
His majesty bowed respectfully.
Sorry, madame, but that will be
impossible"
"Hows that?" she asked sternly.
AS no printers reside here, there
are no papers here. There are no so
| ciety columns. No matter what you
are doing the public is in absolute ig-
norance of it."
And sinking back, she muttered
softly to herself:
"This is indeed hell!"-Life.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-11-16

Sudden Death.
Abbeville Meridional.
Following close upon the heels OF
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-11-16
AIetheians.

A very pleasant called meeting OF
the Aletheians was held Saturday aft
ernoon at the home of Mrs. Hopkins
for the purpose Of discussing an an
nual entertainment. 1t was decided to
have a reception Dec. 3 at the home
of Mrs. j. ]. Davidson. Each member
of the club will have the privilege OF
inviting two guests.
A committee on invitation was ap-
pointed, and in a few days the invita-
tions will be mailed.
The next regular meeting of the
Aletheians will be held at the home OF
Mrs. John Kennedy.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-11-16
Birthday Party.

Mrs. Fletcher Garrett entertained a
few little friends Saturday afternoon
in honor Of her little daughter, VIII
lies. fifth birthday. About $3.50 the
little fellows began to gather, n In
a short time they were all busy play
ing games and having a good old time.
During the afternoon delicious refresh
ments were served, and when time to
say goodbye arrived all declared the
afternoon most delightfully."- spent, and
wished Willie many such birthdays.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-11-16
Baptist Aid Society.

The ladies of the Baptist Aid Society
met Tuesday afternoon at the Masonic
Hall to discuss the regular monthly
business. It was decided at this meet
ing to give up the Thanksgiving turkey
dinner and sell instead cakes and
pies at the Lafayette Drug Store the
day before Thanksgiving. Any one
wishing a special cake or pies for
their Thanksgiving dinner can phone
4O6 any time before Nov. % and the
order will be taken, to be delivered
for the occasion.
No further business, the society
adjourned.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-11-16
A Wholesome American.

Kansas City Journal.
Henry D. White who is retiring as
ambassador to the French republic,
set an example of wholesome Ameri-
canism by declining a decoration at
the hands Of the French government.
The example was all the more salu-
tary by reason of the fact that it
was offered by n republic to the
oficial representative Of another and
vas declined on the ground that the
spirit of republican institutions was
opposed to decorations. Mr.. White
displayed special good taste in keep
ing in mind the fact that. though he
was retiring from the Enthusiastically.
he could not associate himself from
the oficial relation he bore. He re-
fused to accept a gift or an honor
which could not be ~reciprocated by
the country whose representative he
was. This attitude is in marked con-
trast to that of many Americans who
eagerly accept anything offered n
fail to sink their own personal rela-
ton in their official capacity. This Is
not the first time Mr.. White has dis
played this same spirit Of simple
American tact and patriotism. He re-
fused high honors from the Italian
government under similar circum-
stances. Throughout his long diplo-
matte career he has embodied the
highest and best traditions Of Ameri-
canism and reflected conspicuous cred
It upon himself and the service. There
have been American ambassadors who
too quickly succumb to the aristocratic
and monarchical environment In which
they found themselves at q foreign
court. Mr.. Whites career has been
an example and a warning in this con-
nection. The diplomatic service loses
Z brilliant representative in his retire
ment from the post he has filled with
such ability and good taste.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-11-16

leagudUt this meeting. The
let was discussed and decided if
)sible to buy a large flag for the
School, and invite all the schools
he town and parish to assist in
ting this flag on Washington's
birthday, making February % a gala
day, ana all have a jolly time. Mines.
Jagou, N P. Moss and like were ap-
pointed a committee to make arrange
ments and report at. the next meeting.
It was moved and carried that $3.50
be spent per month in buying material
for the kindergarten and two other
rooms.
It was also moved and carried that
at the regular monthly meetings Mr..
Davis be asked to furnish refresh
ments and the cost be taken out of the
treasury.
Before a%djourning the report of the
contest was read as follows:
Company A, Mrs. Denbo captain, 300
points.
Company B, Mrs. F. V. Mouton cap
tain, $50 points.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-11-16

Sqrrel horse about IL years old,
branded j. E. F. on left hip, saddle
birdie on, at Charley Mouton's
place near Lafayette sugar refinery.
Owner can have same by proving
property and paying costs.
I. CLEOPHAS BROUSSARD.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-11-16

If you mant wedding Invitations
printed, or if you want them engraved,
call at The Advertiser Office and we
a supply your wants in the latest
style and exactly correct.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-11-16
Wanted.

Board and lodging for lady and
two gentlemen. Phone LAG.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-11-16
For Rent.

Six room house on Compress street,
large yard, wood and chicken house.
Apply to DR.. Thos. B. Hopkins.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-11-16
For Rent.

Residence in Elmhurst Park, con-
tanning six large rooms, large hall,
front and back galleries and two n
a half acres of land. Apply to
JNO. o. MOUTON.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-11-16
For Sale.

Three three-mule cane carts in good
order, cheap. Gus A. Breaux.
The Detroit times., 1909-06-25
FIFTY" To REPORT
ABOUT AUGUST |.
Will Suggest Terms of Settlement of
Traction Problem, Leaving Nego-
tiations.

Mayor Breitmeyer's Committee Of
Fifty will not make its final report
until some time between July % and
Aug. !.
It's report will contain recommends.
tons as 10 what a majority OF the com.
mittee considers an equitable settle
ment of the street railway question.
This recommendation. which Is plan
ned Ia include reasonable rate OF
fare and such conditions as the com
mittee considers should be- I'm IA new
franchise will not be the result OF
conferences with the ID. L. r., Tut
will be drawn directly from the data
collected by the committee
Engineer Frederick r Bancroft eX-
poets 10 turn over his appraisal OF the
d. L. r. city lines and franchise val
uCs 10 the Committee OF FIFTY July "
X will then take at least a week for
the committee ON cost OF service TO
analyze the figures IL has and get the
actual cost per passenger on the jys-
tenn.
Another week Is the time II is now
figured that il will take To complete
the general report OF the committee
although this Is very moderate estl-
mate
The recommendation TO he turned
In viii constitute a skeleton franchise
10 be lled In by the aldermen after
conferences with the ID. L. r.. and 20
be altered as the council may sec ut.
Tho Intention lis To merely provlGe
lines along which negotiations may
proceed for settlement The int"n-
ton originally OF having the Commit
tee OF Fifty do the comforting with
the street railway company over fran
chise terms was dropped when II be.
came obvious that the council was dis
posed 10 consider this an intrusion
ucpn It's privileges.
Owing To the continued absence Il
W d. Mahon. who has been busy
much OF the time with matters con.
corning the street railway employees
association, the """"i"inal ownership
committee has progressed less than
any other portion OF the Committee
OF Fifty.
II is very probable that the Vernon
street railway settlement plan will he
considered by the franchise committee
ct the council at the same time that
the committee OF Fifty recommen III
tons are taken up That ordinance
has lain on the table ever since ;hc
hrSt meeting OF the new council
Some Interesting figures as TO IN.
ilation OF - T.. II securities is expect.
al n be shown by the report OF tho
committee on cost service, which
hat had Accountant w. d. Gridley ia
Lansing for some time looking IN .rp
reports and other data cuucrrniug 'tC
constituent companies from the which
the d. |. j. was organized This IN.
vesuSation is expected 90 disclose
many things which the ID L. K pro-
fessed 10 BE- unable 10 answer because
az the loss OF records In the destruc-s
ton OF the Jefferson-ave, barns some
years ago.