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Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14

Wood That Will Not Float.
There are 413 species Of trees found
within the limits OF the United States
the wood Of Is OF which when sea.
soned is SO heavy as to sink in
water.
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14

Messrs. c. l.. Rogers and G. o. Law
renee, and Mesdames R. s. Rogers,
Leason HUDSON and w. A. Haggin, all
of Union, Were in the city today.
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14

A forss of sixteen men commenced
the work yesterday of constructing
piers FOG the main building of the de-
natured alcohol plant, on East Main
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14

Supply yourself with hosiery and un-
derwear at discount prices. Remember
only three days left, for this clearance
sale closes Saturday night Nettie
dnglfsiue & Co., the -up-to-date dry
goods house.
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14
nanaarou. Complies alton.

1--WE never been really uneasy about
Uncle Henry until now" said Mrs.
Lapsling. ''The doctor says his symp-
toms indicate metempsychosis Of the
lungs"
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14

The condition Of Charles P. Bay, the
mail carrier, who suffered an attack of
heart failure while delivering his mail
Tuesday morning, is much improved
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14
PERSPECTIVE v1Ew-FnoM PHOTOGRAPH.

The one story bungalow is the pure
type in the section OF the country
where this kind Of structure was first
adopted In other sections, however.
particularly In the north. the addition
of perhaps q story or half story often
robs the name Of It's original signih-
canoe. A dwelling house which con-
tains two stories or even a story and
half, fitted and finished throughout
for living purposes, is never spoken OF
as bungalow by people familiar with
the original type. no matter what the
genera! outline may be. 10 dwel!ers
In towns and cities who have grown
accustomed to life in an upstairs nat
the bungalow, where all Of the living
rooms are close to the ground, seems
more desirable than the two story or
even the story and half dwelling.
with the Inevitable and back torturing
stairs to be ascended scores Of times
each day. All in all the bungalow
holds out the promise Of luxury IN liv-
ing even though its neasness to the
ground and to nature and freedom
from architectural pretensc suggest
home Of simplicity. Even In cold lati-
tudes people have arranged their bun
aiken sohd comfort with half the house
ented makes the best possible use Of the
lations for good sized family. There
the reax portion. The width II twenty
'eet, which Includes the side and front
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14
Tho Only Way.

The only way some busy men ever
+ake a day of seems to be by tearing
# OF the Observation-Disclosures Jour.
nal.
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14

Don't forget the big wall paper sale
now going on at Simmons book store
bigger and better bargains than ever.
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14
w,,,,.,. Destination.

Wliliejs Destination.
willie, I'm going to heaven" she
wrote, "and you will never see me-
again'-which was pretty hard on
Willie.
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Newcomer and Mr..
Jay Newcomer came down from Eldora
Tuesday evening in their touring car
and were guests a few hours of Miss
Florence Harris.
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14

Mrs. John Fisher, of Clemons, who
was brought to st. Thomas hospital,
in this city. several days ago, suffer-
Ing with a severe abdominal tumor,
will go on the operating table Thurs
day morning, In the acceptance Of a
final chance for prolonging her life.
Mrs. Fishers condition is very critical,
owing to the long standing of her
trouble, and her chances for passing
thru the ordeal successfully are very
slight The patient realizes that she
can not survive long with her present
trouble, and at the same time realizes
that h'Sshe can Withstand the opera
tidn her chances are good for several
years Of life. and ;that free from tho
suffering that she has passed tlfn for
several years past. Consequently she is
willing tor accept hha chanceA
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14

The members of class No. 16, of the
Presbyterian Sunday school, accom-
panied by their teacher, Miss Maude
Elytel, picnicked Tuesday afternoon at
Cottage Grove park. The outing was a
nnoSt enioYaLhle one
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14

Rev. Leroy Gallagher, Of Steamboat
Rock, was in THE city today.
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14

The regular meeting of the Baptist.
Hill Bible Glass was held Tuesday af.-
ternoon at the home of Mrs William
Jennings, sos West Boone street. The
usual study session was followed by a
social hour
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14
Gollf5'tlepub6f1l1n
The City In Brief
Chamberlain. optometrist.

Five per cent farm loans. VIM. Battin.
Buy your oils and gasoline of Ken
dali & West.
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14

Plenty old papers, 5 cents bundle,
at T.-R. office.
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14

The upto-date dry goods house. Our
sale closes Saturday SO supply yourself
with calicoes at cents a yard. Nettie
Ingledue G Co., the up-to-date dry
goods house.
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14

Miss Wanda Wood and Miss Jllla
Smith are at Lake Geneva, Wis, the
site of the summer institute and train
ing school of the Y. M. C. A., for a
short stay during their vacation. They
will also visit in the east befope re-
turning.
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14
Attend the races tomorrow.
Eastman kodaks at Newton's.
DR.. Wood, eye, ear. throat. Glasses.
Geo. J. Allen. optical specialist.

Picture framing at simmons store.
"A good variety OF fresh fruit daily
at Kendall &, Vests.
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14

Three more days to buy muslins,
sheetings, toweling, table linen, ging-
hams, etc., at 20 per cent discount
Nettie dngledue & Co., the up-to-date
dry goods house.
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14

Rev. and Mrs. O. ID. Elicit went to
Grinnell this morning to attend the
district w. G. 7. U. Mr.. Elicit spoke
before the convention Tuesday after
noon and will speak again this even
ing.
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14

]. B. Holcomb, of Gearing was in the
city today on business.
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14

REV. and Mrs. o. Qualen entertained
aMtheir home, 112 South Tenth street,
Tuesday evening the primary and
Junior departments of the Norwegian
Lutheran Sunday school, During the
evening the host and hostess of the
young people were surprised by the
members OF the ladies' aid Of the
church, who appeared at the Qualen
home, MAny nice remembrances for
Mrs. Qualen, and purse for the pas
6orsnd his wife, We're left by the vis-
tors. Refreshments that the ladies'
brought with them were served.
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14

John A. Goodell, formerly of tfsis city,
acting state secretary Of the Y. M. c.
A., left Des Moines Tuesday rlight for
Unionville, N. Y, where he Joins Mrs.
Goodell, who is visiting there with her
parents. Mr.. Goodell will be absent for
about a month.
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14

The Court of Honor Circle will hold
its annual picnic at Riverview park
Friday afternoon. Hacks will be at the
court house at o'clock for ladies and
at $3.50 for the men.
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14

supplies, such as Mason jars, caps,
{ rubbers, sealing wax, paraffine wax,
also Economy jars and caps. Prices
very reasonable. Kendall & West.
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14

Mr. D. NJ. Harmon, of Kansas, and
H. NJ. Harmon, OF Waterloo, have been
visiting for week. in Albion with their
brother, G. H. Harmon. whom the
Kansas brother had not seen for twen-
ty-five years. The brothers have gone
to Nevada to visit an uncle who is So
years old.
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14

George J. Adlen received telegram
this forenoon telling him Of change
for the worse in the condition Of his
brother, Thomas Allen, of Clinton.
Mr. Allen left for Clinton this after
noon, and his stay will be indefinite.
Mr.. Thomas Allen has been ill for sew
eral weeks. suffering with heart disease
and dropsy.
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Nicholson, who
live two miles west of Green Mountain,
will entertain at dinner Thursday af-
ternoon a company of neighbors and
friends, and few relatives from this
city. Those who will be present from
this city are Mrs. e. F. Powell, Mrs.
Nicholson's mother; Mrs. r. A. Tuffree
Mrs. Nicholson's sister, and her little
daughter; Miss Ella Powell. aunt Of
Mrs Nicholson. and Mrs G. NJ Norton
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14

Mrs. Charles 1ngraham. 101 North
Third street, was hostess to the w.
T. D. Club at it's regular meeting Tues
day afternoon. All the members were
present, including two who are nom
residents, Mrs. Hans Erickson and
Miss Anna Erickson, Of Lamoille. The
ladies spent the afternoon with their
sewing, and the hostess served a
dainty lunch
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14

for Madison, Wis. and will remain for
a visit of several weeks with his
daughter, Mrs. Charles Mann He will
also visit at the home Of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Lisle w. Brown. at Milwau-
kee, before returning honh
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14

Mrs. R. G. Morrissey, of Aurora, Ill,
arrived in the city Tuesday evening,
and will remain for two weeks visit
at the home Of her uncle, MIR. w. H
Stipp. Mr.. Stipp's half brother, Mr.
Frank Fay, and his daughter, Miss
Ada, Of Lincoln, Neb., arrived in the
city today, and will remain over Sun
daY nj the Stinn home
Evening times-Republican., 1909-07-14

Chief Of Police w. q. Nicholson went
to Des Moines this morning to attend
a meeting of chiefs, Of police Of the
cities Of Iowa, who meet there today
for the purpose Of organizing state
association of the heads of city police
departments. Offiher Will Lage ac-
companied him.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-30

and nocturnal Investigations made with a
lantern He is n bit OF a symbolist. has a fair
sense OF humor. ana his descriptions Of nature
remarkable His book Of poems. just issued
by the Libraire Sansot, is entitled Entire
THcurc ct La Faux
The picturesque romanticism. shading off into
realism, Of the early years OF the Second Empire
is viyidly described and enlivened by capital
stories personal observations, anecdotes and
gossip in the second volume Of Les Memories
de Charles Bochcr." brought out by the Lii
brairie Flammarion and edited by NJ. Louis
Faf0urnouN. Among the personaEes who figure
prominently in these captivating pages are
Theirs, Remusat Ecrrycr, Princcsse MathiIdc
COmtcsse dc POurtaGs. Honckcl de Douncrs-
marck. La PdIva, Ncstor Roqueplan the Due de
Morny, Albert de BrogIie and the PrinCcssc Met
tcrnich- Nj Joseph Clemenceau has written a
complete and most satisfactory history of the
war of the Vendee O7g3 to 1SIj). just published
by the Librairie Nationale. He has had free ac-
cess to all the ministerial archives and has made
judicious of them. g b
New-York tribune., 1909-05-30

handsome fortune-amiable, sweet tempered and
hdppy in her disposition. She has been educat ted
IN the country, occasionally trying the temperature
OF the Clty-to rub off the rust-bUt hold a moment
II Is enough she Dl6aseS in the qualities Of her
person and RtHd.-Like true QuixOtic lover I
made proposals to her father. He has answered
them in the most gentIemanIy manner-You have
my consent to address my daughter Won will
gam the appreciation Of your mOthcr-Efc also in
forTllS me that his daughter has estate the
county OF WcStche StCT il reVerSOn. secured her
~ u deed in trust 10 Eim-and depending upon the
Squire the old can't weather it long. I
write all this for UO1f-yOu know Indifferent to
nYthlnE Of this nature Now | have to request
you viii take your hat and go to mother. the
boys, girls and say to them, have you OBJ
lection that James Cooper shall marry at future
the bans may the Lord have forgiven thern-for
! never will--Then take your pen and write to
Mr.. De Lanc9y stating the happiness and pleasure
it will give all the family to have this connection
compl"ted.-A1 this 7 wish you to do Immediately,
as | deprived of the pleasure of visiting my
fame until this is done by that c0nfouHded bore,
Dc lic2cy--Be so good aS to enclose the letter IN
one to me, at the time don't forget to enclose
handsome to square the yards here and
bring me up to COOperstOWn.
Professor Henry A. Beers supplies a brief in
PRODUCTION to these letters, glancing at Cooper's
relations to Yale and he adds Il number of use
full footnotes. Readers who possess Professor
LOunsbUry's Invaluable biography of Cooper in
the american Men Of Letters series would do
well to obtain, if possible the Alumni Weekly"
for May II. and clip this correspondence from it
to put in the volume.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-30

From between the trees where you first come
upon the lake Ia. eye ElanCCS a sheet OF
water clear and pure emerald TO the upfo-
site shore, where q cascade throws white veil
distant cliffs ana makes ribbons of foam
among the trees. The cncircliug amphIthoatre OF
mount aims is remarkably free from any impression
Of rugged wilduess SUltry midsummer days give
the harmonious expression 10 this scene Let
imagine it upon typical day OF July or Au-
gust, when a faint trace Of smoke or hot weather
haze bathes the mountains in purpllSh color,
making broad. tones OF each reCeduE vale
and ridge Amid Coppcry clouds hung mutionless
In space, 0f dim gold fills the dreamy ar
with feeble ravs. The cverEreeus darkly out
lined against the purple distance border the lake
a mirror of FURNISHED metal Then in partial
silence You almost expect to hear from across the
falling stream whose motion over lIle
cliffs you barely distinguish The yellow cih
near it, gorgeous in afternoon light Send. "a
stream Of molten gold over the water almost 10
your feet The oval lake is distinguished by a
narrow strip Of land which sweeps q lIhe OF
shrubs and wild flowers the nearer water.
and then dissolyes into a chain Of rocky 1seis
and SO makes almost perpetual mirror IN i
miniature cove
A railroad map enables one to follow the
author into these no longer inaccessible wilds
New-York tribune., 1909-05-30

dog, the upset of pack horse or the landing
of a nine-pOund lake trout brings the scene in
tlmately LefOre the reader
Yet for such things the book did not come to
a second revised and enlarged edition, and but
for these remarkable photographs the record
would hardly have been made. The choice of
the scenes portrayed emphasizes the fact that
every extraordinary spot has a characteristic
note peculiar to itself, expressed il the wild and
Jagged peaks surrounding one lake. or the silent
seclusion peaceful loneliness sonnetlike
perfection Of another. Yet individual as they
are, such places defy description, becoming
elusive as Dreams their subtle details escaping
the memory, and only yielding a meagre return
when set down while the object is actually be-
fore the Observers eyes. one more such pict-
may be transferred:
To the dominant impression at O'Hara Lake
is tranquility ana peace Secluded in deep
pocket of the mountains, an almost perpetual
calm prevails The wind, when 1t blows, IS gentle,
and even the sound Of falling rocks and crashing
avalanche Is rare. The stream beside whose
br4wlinE course You have aSCended the valley
yields finally this persistent spell, AID at the
veStibule Of Of the finest spots IN all nature ;
realm becomes kushed III shallow pool where
YOU already feel the presence Oh the IoNtly SCele
about To be revealed.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-30
4 PROFITABLE VERSE.

From The London Chronicle
Victor Hugo was even more successful thail
rTennyson as regards money matters, and LETT
o,er 900 600 at his death. A large proportion
of This was derived from fiction, for Les Mlser-
afIes, alone brought him in fl6,OOO; but even
allowing for this, it seems probable that ms
Tsoer7s and plays more remuneratiVe tnah
tbose Of his great English contemporary. Nelther
TTennvson nor Hugo, however, can equal the rec,
ord If LANES Smith, of Rejected Addresses
fame who was better paid for a trlilng enort
of verse than any poet since the world began
Al dinner one evening he met Strachan, the
Kings Printer, who, although crippled Win
age and gout proved excellent company. Ihe
nevt morning Smith wrote to him;
your lower limbs seemed far from stout
when last / saw you walk
The cause l presently found out
when YOU began to talk
The mower that props the bodys length,
In due proportion spread.
Tn won mounts upward and the strength
All settles in the head
Strachan was so delighted with the compliment
,bot he Immediately added a codicil to his Win
Iaavinp the author f3 600. Smith was therefore
paid for his poem at the rate of t345 a hne
New-York tribune., 1909-05-30
NEW FRENCH BOOKS.
4 Trcnchant Study of George Sand
by IL. DOumic.

Paris, May -.
George Sand, as writer and as woman, is de-
scrbcd, criticised, analysed and dissected by M
Rene Doumic of the French Academy, IN a
crisp drastic little volume entitled George
Sand, Sa Vie ct Son Oeuvre,' published to-day
by the Librairie Perrin. Nj. Doumic's literary
sCaIpeI sharp and trenchant, is grasped with the
nervous incisiveness of BTunetiere He finds a
great deal that is new and interesting to tell us
about the famous granddaughter of Maurice de
Sake. authoress of INDIANA friend and in
spring spirit of Sainte-Beuve, Chopin, Della
croix and Alfred de Musset George Sand, with
the literary grace of the eighteenth century, was
a forecast of the humanitarian philosophy and
feminine enfranchisement of the twentieth. A
young and ambitious poet, not without talent, is
described by a watchful critic the '-Henner of
French versification." His name is NJ Julien
Ochse. Like Henner he loves twilight, shade
New-York tribune., 1909-05-30
4 LETTER or COOPER'S.
Hoto He Announced His Engagement 10 Hi
E1UfTu
IdniIU.

HUW ito HHHOUHIIU HN ENydJtIHCHt % WIS
FGmiU
An interesting contribution to the biography
Of James Fenmore Cooper is made in recent
number of the Yale Alumni Weekly" 1t con
ssts of a sheaf of hitherto unpublished letters
from the romancer, whose traits as a CORE
spondent are so little known that these Illus
trations of them are particularly welcome The
most important letter in the collection is one
written from New York, in 1870 to his elder
brother Richard. 1t contains the following de-
Iightful passage:
Like all the rest of the sons of Adam, l have
O the influence of the claims a fair damsel
OF eighteen. ! loved her like a man and told her
of il like a sailor The peculiarty of my situation
Occasional to act with something like precip-
fancy. l perfectly confident, however, / shall
never have cause to repent Of it-AS you cO0HU
to decide | Will as cOOiiU give you the qualities
of nv mistress. Susan De Lancey is the daughter
of a man of very respectable connections and L
New-York tribune., 1909-05-30
IN THE FOUNTAINS.
Some Remarkable Pictures of the
Canadian 4lps.

1IIE ROCKIES OF CANADA. revised and on
larEcd edition OF Camping in the Canadian
edition Illustrated Svo, up. Y, 300 q p
Putnam's Sons.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-30

Mr. William Winters "Old Friends is on the
eve of publication by Moffat Yard & Co. This
volume embOdies the authors literary recoec-
TONS as "Other Days" his fascinating book OF
last winter gathered up his dramatic MEM
ories He will tell US OF many noted authors,
Holmes Curtis Stoddard. Stedman, Aldrich,
Louise Chandler Moulton, Charles Dickens, and
others
New-York tribune., 1909-05-30

Mrs. Humphry Wards new novel Marriage
a n Mode" bears a different title in the English
edition. That edition is named, from the hero
inc Daphne"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-22
Winthrop College
SCHOLARSHIP and ENTRANCE
EXAMINATION

The examination for the award of
vacant Scholarships in Winthrop Col
lege and for the admission of new
students will be held at the County
Court House on Friday, July 2, at
a. m. Applicants must be not less
than fifteen years Of age. When Schol-
arships are vacant after July 2, they
will be awarded to those making the
highest average at this examination,
provided they meet the conditions
governing the award. Applicants for
Scholarships should write to Presi-
dent Johnson before the examination
for Scholarship examination blanks
Scholarships are worth 800 and
free tuition. The next session will
open September Is, 1909. For furth-
er information and catalogue, address
Pres. ID. B. Johnson, Rock Hill, S. C.
w. & S. to 1900.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-22
NEGRO BEATEN no DEATH.
Constable Uses His Club at Negro Pic.
mic With Fatal Eject.

Charleston. May ia general
night among some colored picnickers
from this city at Lincolnville. In Dor
chester County. yesterday afternoon
ended fatally for Jim Collins, employ
ed a. a laborer at the Ashepoo Phos-
phate Works. when the later. proving
to be the most unmanageable person
among the contestants. was beaten to
death by the club Of q negro constable
named John White. The negro was
on his way to Charleston for medical
attention when he died near the Ten
mile Hill. The coroner ordered the
body taken to the Robinson (colored)
undertaking establishment, on Cannon
street. where post mortem was held.
The inquest will take place this morn
ing at IL o'clock.
According to the story told the po-
lice last night by the wife of the dead
man, the row started In the dance hall
on the picnic grounds. all Of the par
ticipants being more or less under the
Influence OF liquor. A half dozen pis-
tol shot were fred and attracted the
attention of Constable White, who was
doing police duty on the grounds
With his stout club the officer soon
had all the fighting negroes proper
ly subdued. with the exception Of Col
Inns. who Is said to have turned his
pistol or White. The fracas then be-
came a duel between Collins and
White, which continued until the
former was beaten into an uncon-
scious condition. Witnesses Of the
AFFAIR were the wife. Mary Collins;
Sylvia Morten and Daisy Busch the
last two of No. 10 and IL Addison's
court. respectively.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-22

The funeral Of Maj. H. Frank will
son was held In the Presbyterian
church at IL o'clock Thursday, the
services being conducted by Rev. j.
p. Marion. There was a large con-
gregation present, despite the inclem-
ency Of the day. many Of his friends
having come from other counties to
pay last tribute of respect to the
memory of man whom they had
known and loved from boyhood. The
mayor and aldermen of the city. the
County ofiicials. the Bar Association.
attended In body. as well as a large
delegation from Game Cock Lodge. K.
Of p. by whom the srvices at the
grave were conducted. There was
present. also. . delegation Of officers
Of the High School battalion to which
Maj. Wilson presented. q handsome
sword only q few weeks ago. As Gus
-tomary at the death Of former may
OF the bell OF the city hall tolled dur
ing the hour Of the funeral.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-22

There was q heavy fall OF hail In
ths Brogdon neighborhood Tuesday
and II is reported that corn
crops were 90 nearly destroyed that
repianting will be, necessary. Cotton
wos also badly damaged. and some
,nnk IL will also require replanting.
Tie section covered by the hail
al rm was about two miles wide and
css miles long and embraced the farms
o. y, J. Britton. Jr.. Joe r. White,
IN Newman. Frank Grooms and
iers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-22
s. Morse Entertains Wednesday
Afternoon Bridge Club.

Mrs. j. H. Morse. entertained the
Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club at
her residence on w. Liberty street
Wednesday afternoon. After several
games had been scored. the tables
were cleared and tempting courses
we're served. Miss Ethel Carson won
the club prize. beautiful cut glass
bowl. MIRA. W. z. Lyman won the
guest prize. q china bonbon dish and
Mrs. J. L. Alnutt was awarded the
consolation prize. a very pretty silver
belt buckle. Those present at this
enjoyable event were: Mesdames ]. L.
Jackson. ]. L. Alnutt. r. H. wither-
spoon. J. H. Guthrie. c. J. Dwyer
and W. B. Lyman; Misses Ethel Car
son. Agnes Richardson. Mary and
Martha Wilson and Ansel.