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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1913-09-11
JOE SPARKS SEES DEFEAT
FOR BlEASE AND M'LAURIN

Writing from Columbia, Joe
Sparks, an old newspaper cores
pondent, says the politicians in
South Carolina are angling for
positions. He says there has
never been so much wire-pulling
and political trading so long be-
fore a campaign in the history
of the State. This is an off year
in politics in this State, yet the
voice of the politician is heard
from one end to the other. There
is not picnic that there are not
present several to talk to the
dear people,
Sparks says IF John l.. Nc
Laurin imagihes the people of
South Carolina have forgotten
his record, he is badly mistaken
yet he seems to be of that opin-
ion. John l.. McLaurin will GER
talnly be in the race for the gov
ernorship. Just now he is court
ing for the favor of the governor
and all the pressure possible is
being brought to bear. The rec
ord of John l.. McLaurin in the
United States senate is too we'll
known to need rehearsing. 1t is
said that Mr.. McLaurin has Sc
cured the services of Col. Leon
Nj. Green.
The next governor of South
Carolina stands good chance of
going to the senate to take the
place of Senator B. r. Tillman.
However. Senator Tillman is by
no means down and out. John
l.. McLaurin figures that if he is
elected to the governorship it
will be a fine opening wedge for
him to get back to the United
States senate. His ambition is
a Blease and McLaurin combina-
ton in the senate" But this is
a dream that will never be real
lied. Neither Blease nor Nc
Laurin will ever get to the SEN
ate.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1913-09-11
W|NTHR0P'S NEXT TERM
BEGINS WEDNESDAY, 17th.

The 1884 term of Winthron
college will begin Wednesday.
September II, with exercises at
lo O'Clock a. m. in the college
auditorium. From the outlook
now it appears the coming ses-
sion will prove the most sue
cessful in the history of the
institution. The students who
are to stand examinations for
any purpose are to report at the
college on September II.
During the summer manv
changes and improvements have
been made at the college. The
new auditorium and addition to
the infirmary have been COM
pleted, and the auditorium will
now seat 1,600 people. A mo-
ton picture machine has been
installed in the auditorium to be
used during the coming session
for educational purposes.
The new infirmary, the prac.
tlce home, the domestic science
rooms and all departments re-
curing it have been screened
The old dormitory building at
the training school has been re-
modelled and furnished for so
students. 1t has been supplied
with waterworks and electric
lights and will be very comfort-
able. All of the old dormitories
have been thoroughly overhaul i
and made sanitary in every way
the plastering repaired, paint
ing done where necessary, the
old furniture revarnished and
repaired and all plumbing over
hauled. All cutters and roofs
have been repaired and painted
where necessary.
The $1,000 organ purchased
for the college is now being in
stalled and will be ready for use
on the first day of the session.
In the main building a rest
room for teachers boarding out
side the college has been az
ranged for and new room for
day students to sit and study in
has been provided. 1t is large.
well lighted and well ventilated.
The grounds of the training
school have been beautifully
graded and a fine iron fence has
been placed around the training
school grounds, and an iron
fence has been built on the north
side of the campus.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1913-09-11
SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS
LEGISLATIVE REFUNDING ACT

The State supreme court Mon
day morning upheld the consti-
tutionality of the act passed by
the Legislature of 1912 providing
for the refunding of $1,000, 600
bonded debt of the State, said a
special to the Charlotte Observer.
The decision is sweeping vic
tory for Comptroller General
Jones and former Attorney Gen
eral Lyon. All the points on
which Governor Blease has at
tackled the old Sinking Fund
Commission, which has charge
of the refunding of the debt,
was overruled by the court. He
Joined in the request to have the
act set aside on the ground that
it is illegal and unconstitutional.
1T is therefore ordered that
the commission be at liberty to
carry out the provisions of the
act of 1912 in accord with the
views and principles herein an
nounced," )" is the verdict of the
court, which was written by AS
sociate Justice Hydrick and con-
Cured in by Chief Justice Gary
and Associate Justice Fraser.
The suit to test the validity of
the refunding act was brought
in the name of w. w. Ray, a tax
payer, against Governor Blease,
former Attorney General Lyon.
Comptroller General Jones and
former Treasurer Jennings.
Governor Blease in his return
Joined in the prayer to declare
the act unconstitutional and
raised most of the questions ad-
vanced by the petitioner. The
act when passed was vetoed by
the governor, but the General
Assembly overrode the veto and
he then took to the courts in his
fight against it, losing out, how
ever. in every place.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1913-09-11
A Surprise Marriage.

Fort Mill friends of Miss Sallie
McElhaney and Mr.. Paul Hall
will read with interest the news
OF their marriage on September
9Th at seven o'clock by Rev.
y. X. McLarty, Charlotte. Miss
McElhaney was just returning
from a visit to her brother in
Greenville, and being met in
Charlotte by Mr.. Hall, they de-
clded to surprise their friends by
getting married. Miss Carrie
Merritt, Mr.. Willis HOWE and
Mr.. Paget were witnesses Of the
happy occasion.
The groom is promising
young man of lower Fort Mill.
and the bride is we'll known in
and around Fort Mill, having
made her home here for some
time.
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Revival Services.

Special revival services will
begin at the Fort Mill Methodist
church on Sunday, September
%. Mr.. Glennan has secured
the services of Rev. T. c.. o.
Dell, presiding elder of the Rock
Hill district, to do the preaching.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1913-09-11
Tariff Bill Passes Senate.

After four months debate the
Democratic tariff revision bill
passed the senate at SAB o'clock
Tuesday afternoon amid a burst
of applause that swept down
from crowded galleries and found
Its echo on the crowded floor of
the senate.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1913-09-11

Miss Lulu Comfy Halle is visit
ing relatives in Kershaw.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1913-09-11
Matters of Local Interest.
New Series to Open.

Inc perpetual Building and
Loan Association of Fort Mill
announces in The Times this
week the maturing of series No.
l and the opening of books of
subscription to shares in series
No. a. Already quite a large
number of shares have been
subscribed for, and the new
series promises to be even more
successful than the series which
is now closing.
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IZk:NEtsN<:sSS..NF..Xs NtxsS6..NSssSs,SE.tSt
Conv " hit lAl2 by Dnfld. Mnnd 4 LnmnRmJ
CHAPT Err VI.
Tho Confidence OF Edith Varne,

Tho commence or Gdlth Varncy'
Mrs. Varney had, of course, OWNED
coward whom ARR lsford's suspicion
pointed. She had been entirely GER
ain before he had mentioned the
lame that the alleged spy or traitor
ould be none other than her daugh-
.er's friend indeed IT. would not be
stretching the truth to say that Thorne
was her friend as well as her daueF-
pr's. and her keen mothers wit was
Not without suspicion that II he were
EFT to himself. or II he were permitted
10 follow his own inclinations. the re-
}stion between himself Ind the two
women might have been q nearer one
still and a dearer one, yet, neverthe-
less, the shocking announcement came
to her with sudden. sharp surprise.
We may be perfectly certain, abso-
lutely sure, of coming event, but
when It does occur it's shock is felt in
spite of previous assurance. We may
watch the dying and pray for death to
pnd anguish, and know that It Is com
Ing, but when the last low breath has
gone, II is as much Of shock to US
rs If 1t had not been expected, or even
dreamed Of
The an louncement of the name was
shattering to her composure. She
knew very well why Arrelsford would
rejoice to find Thorne guilty Of any
thing. and she would have discounted
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belt. This commission got for him
this afternoon"
"Yes?"
"The commission, you know, from
the President, for the telegraph serv-
ice-why, he refused to take it," her
voice rose and rang' triuWphantly
through the room; "he refused to take
It! That doesn't look ss II he wanted
to use the telegraph to betray US"
Refused! That's impossibls!" said
her mother.
HE said that It was for me that he
couldn't take it."
For you'll Then It is true" an
swered Mrs. Varney.
mo, no." said the girl: don't say
It,"
"Yes," said her mother: "the infa-
nous" The girl tried to stiae with
her hand upon her mothers lips the
words. but Mrs. Warney shook of her
hand. THE spy. the traitor" she
added witheringly.
mo, mol" cried the girl, but as she
spoke, conviction seemed to come to
her. Why was It that her faith was
not more substantially based and en-
during? she asked herself Mamma"
she walled. 1T can't be-" She buried
her face in her hands for a moment
and then tore them away and con
fronted her mother boldly. Won I
you leave me alone for little while,
mammar' she asked plainuvely. Il
must GET"
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II will go to Howard; will be BACK
in a short time, my DEAR" said her
mother, gently laying her hand on her
daughters bent head.
Left alone. the girl took the commits
sion from her belt, opened IL
smoothed It out. and read It through.
as II bewildered and incompetence
ing. She folded 1t up again, ana
walked slowly over to one Of the front
windows, drew aside the curtains, ana
pushed 1t open. All was still. she
listened for she knew not what. There
was footstep from the far end or
the walk leading from the summer
house. a footstep she knew. Edith
moved rapidly away from the window
to the table and stood by 1t, her hand
resting upon It, her knees fairly trem-
bling In her emotion, as she waited.
The next moment the open space
framed the figure OF Captain Thorne.
He entered fearlessly. but when his
eye fall upon her there was something
60 strained about her attitude that a
spark Of suspicion was kindled In his
soul. Yet his action was prompt
enough. He came instantly toward
her and took her hand.
Miss varney." he said.
Edith watched his approach fasci-
mated, as a bird by serpent. His
touch awakened her to action. She
snatched her hand away and shrank
back.
NO; don't touch mel" she cried.
He looked at her in amazement. The
spark Of suspicion burst into flame,
but she recovered herself instantly.
"Oh, 1t was you,' she faltered. She
forced smile to her lips. How per
fectly absurd I am. | am sure I ought
to be ashamed of myself. Come. let's
go out on the veranda. want to talk
to you about so many things.
There's-there's half an hour-yet be-
fore we must go to Caroline's."
She had possessed herself Of his
hand again as she spoke. She now
stepped swiftly toward the window
He followed her reluctantly until they
reached the opening. She stepped
through IL ana aTCnIy looked DaCR III
him, still in the room.
How lovely is the night" she said
with tender responsiveness. Come
with me-"
The man looked around him hastily
Every moment was precious to him
Did Miss Varney know? If SO, what
did she know? What was to be gained
or lost by half an hours delay on his
part? He drew out his watch anc
glanced at it swiftly. There was
time. He would never see her again
He might say he w4Sid possibly never
see anyone again after the hazards Of
this night. He was entitled to one
brief moment Of happiness. How Ions
had she said? Half an hour. He
would take it,
Aren't you coming, Captain
Thorne?" cried the girl from the
porch, all the coquettish witchery o
youth and the South in her voice.
II am comiAg," answered the officer
deliberately stepping through the win
dow, for just half an hour" he added
That will be time enough" replied
the girl, laughing.
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j. L. HILLS.
o. l., MARTIN,
+. l.. DAVIS.
THE REVOLUTIONS

LIE fNfISOLII loNS.
The undersigned, committee on resolu.
tons OF the Vermont Dairymen's associa-
ton and Of the Vermont Sugar Makers
association. submit for the consideration
Of the meeting the following resolutions
Resolved. That thanks are hereby ten.
dered:
% To the Commercial club of the city
OF Burlington for the hall in which the
meetings have been held.
co. To the hotels and railroads for rate
concessions.
(0 To the press for full and sympa.
thetic reports of our meetings.
"a Congressman Plumley and
Greene to speakers. readers. singers and
to all others who have contributed to the
success of this meeting.
Resolved. That we reiterate our state.
ment of la year touching the Page bill,
now pending in Congress, providing for
vocational education in agriculture and
the trades in secondary schools and for
agricultural extension. We hope to SEQ
the name OF our honored senator who is
sponsor for the bill, enshrined in the
hearts of the people whose interests he
thus seeks to serve. as has been for many
sor. Justin S. Morrill,, father of the State
colleges and universities of our country.
Resolved, That We note with approval
the interest expressed by President Taft
in the matter of the extension of credit
facilities to American farmers We urge
each member of our associations care
fully to read, when published, the able
address made at this meeting by the
State commissioner of Agriculture deal
Ing with this important subject We an
prove the proposition of the southern
commercial congress. looking towards
the appointment of commission repre-
senting the farmers of America. which
shall inform itself by careful and first
hand study as to the systems of co-opera-
tive credit now in successful operation
in Europe. We believe that such an en-
terprise would tend to facilitate popular
understanding and lead to the introduce
ton into this country OF some such svs-
tenn
Resolved, That We welcome the coming
OF the week-old parcel post system, which
has already justified It's existence. We
look with happy anticipation to the time
when II may outgrow its swaddling
clothes and reach maturity.
Resolved, That as in the past we con-
tinue to stand for the integrity OF the
chief product We represent, Vermont
butter that We urge In case new federal
legislation is enacted concerning oleomar-
garine, 1t may be so framed and enforced
that all the buyers thereof down to and
including the ultimate consumer who
spreads It on his buckwheat cakes may
know each and "a MY time H. t,,,.. 800
u-~S oieomargarina Chat 1t Is oleomar-
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garlnc If this end is accomplished, wo
can and dc ask no more.
Resolved, That I'm our judgment the
present General Assembly should enact
into law some measure touching taxation
which will tend to relieve the crying in
justice of the present system. We feel
confident that the public will not regard
with Indifference further temporizing
with this matter.
Resolved, That we commend the adop-
ton in our schools of courses Of study
along Industrial Zines and in domestic
science. tending as they do to prepare our
young folks for actual life works.
Resolved: That we note with satisfac-
tion the tendency manifested in recent
General Assemblies to accord to the in
dustry we represent a recognition in same
degree with its Importance and magni-
tudc, as evidenced by the acts establish
Ing an efficient forest service. an effective
commissioncrship Of agriculture, ana
state school OF agriculture all Of them
proving their worth by their works.
Resolvcd That We reitcrate the state
ment made last year as to the desirability
of state appropriation for the Inaugural
ton of AN extension service. We urge
each ana every member of these assoc.
Citations seriously to take to heart the
suggestion contained IT. the annual adj
dress Of the president Of the dairymen's
association that he personally write his
representative TN the interests Of this
measure and assist in the campaign in
It's behalf We heartily approve House
Bill {, and especially Sections and 4
thereof, which provide scholarships for
Vermont students in the College Of Az
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(To be Continually

w r. Fox. 1876 w. Washington St,
Noblesville. Ind, says: After suffering
many months with kidney trouble, after
trying other remedies and prescriptions.
purchased a box OF foley Kidney Pills
which not only did me more good than
any other remedies | ever used, but have
positively set my kidneys right. Other
members of my family have used them
with similar results" Take at the first
sign of kidney trouble" ]. W. OSulivan,
- Church Street.-adv.
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my ordinary accusation that he
brought against him, but the train of
he circumstances was so complete in
his case and the condolences so un-
explainable upon any other theory, the
evidence so convincing, that she was
forced to admit that Arrelsford was
fully justified in his suspicion, and
that without regard to the fact that
he was rejected sutton of her daugh-
ter's.
Surprise, horror and conviction
Ddged in her soul, and were mirrored
n her face. Arrelsford saw and di-
vtned what was passing in her mind,
and. eager to strike while the iron was
hot, bent forward open-mouthed to
continue his line OF reasoning and de-
hunciation, but Mrs. Varney checked
him. She laid her finger upon her lips
and pointed with the other hand to
the front of the house.
What" exclaimed the Confederate
secret service agent; SIS he there?"
Mrs. Varney nodded.
He may be. He went out to the
for Edith; they were going over to
Caroline Mitfords later on. l saw
him 60 down the walk"
DO you suppose my men could have
alarmed him." asked Arrelsford
greatly perturbed at this unexpected
development.
II don't know. They were all at the
back windows. They didn't seem to
make much noise. I suppose not. You
have q description Of the man for
whom the letter vas intended?"
Yes, at the Office; but I remember
it perfectly"
Does it fit this-this CAPTAIN
Thorne?"
you might as well know sooner OF
later, Mrs. Varney, that there is nc
Captain Thorne. This is an assumed
name. and the man you have in your
house is Lewis Dumont."
do You mean he came here to
HE came to this town, to this
house." said Arreisford vindictively
his voice still subdued but full Of fury
Knowing your position, the influence
OF your name, your husbands ranl
and service, for the sole purpose O
getting recognized as a reputable per
son, 80 that he would be less likely
TO be suspected. lie has corrupted
your servants-you saw old Jonas
and he has contrived to enlist the pow
erful support of your daughter. Hi
aim Is the war department TELEGRAPH
ONCE, He is friendly with the men a
that office. What else he hasn't done
or what he has, the Lord only knows
But Washington is not the only place
where they have a secret service; WI
have one at Richmond. Whateve
game he plays. it is one that two cal
play; and now 1t is my play"
The patter OF light footsteps wa
heard on the stairs, fash Of whit
seen through the open door into tn,
hall dimly lighted, and Edith Varne,
came rapidly, almost breathlessly, Int
the room. She had changed her dress
and If Caroline Milford had beer
there, she would have known certainl.
from the little air OF festivaty abou
her clean but faded and darned
sprtgged and Powered white muslin
frock that she was going to accep
the invitation. In one hand she he'll
her hat, which she ewung careiessl,
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brought It here to deliver to the other.
They are trying to make him speak
out there to tell who Our country.
our cause. is ut stake"
"1B this Mr.. Arrelsfords story7-
asked the daughter stubbornly, appar-
emily entirely unconvinced.
mo- these are facts. We had Jonas
In here" answered her mother;
caught him of his guarA, and found
the discriminating paper on bim."
But he has not said 1t was for
persisted Edith desperately.
mot yet" whispered Mr.. Arrels-
ford. but he will. You may be sure
Of that: we have means to-Oh, Cor
poral," he broke Off eagerly, looking
toward the door where the corporal
stood, his hand at salute. well, speak
out, what does he say1"
Nothing, SIR"
What have you done with himf"
Strung him up three times. and"
We'll, string him up again." snarled
Arrelsford. IF he won't speak, shoot
II out Of him, kill the dog. We don't
need his evidence anyway. there's
enough without It,"
There is nothing" said Edith
tersely.
by midnight" answered Arrels-
ford, you shall have all the proof"
There is no proof to have" per.
sisted the girl
Il will show 1t to you at the tele-
graph Office, II you dare to go with
me-"
Dare! I will go anywhere, even
with you, for that"
81 will call for you in half an hour.
then" said Arrelsford, going toward
the door.
Watt" interrupted Edith; what
are you going to do?"
IT am going to let him get this pa
per-" said Arrelsford, coming back to
the table. "He will know what they
want him to do, and then we'll see
him try to do it,"
You are going to spy on him, are
your"
II am going to prove what he is
Then prove it openly at once. 1t
is shameful to let such suspicion
rest upon an honorable man. Let
him come in here, and"
1T is impossible"
Then do something, something, but
do 1t pow" cried the girl. you will
soon know that he is innocent, you
must know it. Wait! You say the
prisoner in Libby is his brother
that's what you said-his brother
bring him here. Go to the prison and
bring that man here"
''What?"
Let them meet. Bring them face
to face, then you can see whether
You mean bring them together
here?"
Yes"
LAS II the prisoner were trying tc
escape?"
Exactly"
There is something In that" sale
Arrelsford; when do you suggest
Now"
81 am willing to try 1t, but 1t de
Ponds upon you. Can you keel
Thorne here?"
" can"
''It won't take more than half al
hour Be out there on the veranda
When I tap on the glass bring hin
into this room and leave him alone
And can rely upon you to give hin
no hint or sign that we suspect"
I "Mr. Arrelsford!" said the girl, in
dignant and naughty, and her mothe
= stepped swiftly toward her, looking a
him contemptuously as if he shoul'
have known that such an action woult
be impossible for either of them.
Arrelsford gazod at them a minut
: or two, smiled triumphantly, ant
passed out of the room.
Mamma, mammal" moaned tn
girl, her eyes shut, her hand extend
, ed. Mamma" she repeated in an
guish.
Il am here, Edith dear; am here,
: said Mrs. Varney, coming toward he
and taking her tenderly in her arms
do you think-do you think-tha
/ he-he could be what they say?" He
hand fell upOn the commission in he
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\ replica Of the Rethcnau medal, once
presented by the Emperor Of Germany to
DR. Emil Rethonau and later placed in
the American museum for safety, has
been presented to Thomas A. EdNon as
an award for his storage battery device
for reducing danger to life of mine and
tunnel workers.
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NEWS TOLD IN BRIEF.

Opposition in the Canadian Parliament,
headed by l.aurier. has decided to force a
general election in the spring.