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CHA PIED \

CHAPTER V.
IL was late i'm the might. tho last
i'ickcring light Of habi,ation at m.
farm windows had long vanished All
Jay peaceful and quiet cxccp; for n
distant rumble OF thunder Several
sort streaming drops touched tho spy's
set lace as he rounded the bend from
the tavern. \ useless shot rang our
from somewhere as II ragged CLEAN, Of
!!Sh'ning raced across the Sky. nv
the darling flashes he saw them ruhs
'hS from Yorktown Rest Ringing.
themselves roughly into the saddle
several times he thought he heard In,
gathering hooi beats. but the pattcrinc
raced down the hilly. rock -strcwr
zane. cruching over the horses name
past the sleeping houses urging the
merry gray. and grasping the rcirts with
'ooi command, while the raging storm
battered and morncd. Through the
WOOD, between the fantastic oakes. he
rode, the rain and wind beating his
face. The stcad's Hanks heayed. as
some time later he emerged and
reached the road. The rocks beneath
mashed tire. as the noble gray clattcred
UP INC slippery tracy. Upward they
went. put At the top the horse sud-
denly stumbled and fell The spy wos
hung forward luckily unhurt. save FOR
a burning sensation through teh body.
Gently ne badc him stand and the
pray" mount struggled faithfully to
ms rect. paining with the hurt lc-
me spy cast Il glance behind him AS
the position secured u full view of the
country. Between the flashes OF light
hihg he saw them stretched far apart
Ga"einS.. he distinguished several Of
inc stragglers dropping out. with only
ten or twelve remainlnS-thrsc we're
gaining rapidly
Kun as the iicry gray could. they
came nearcrc. y volley Of balls passed
in rapid flight. screaming as they
"hiHHed past on ether side. The shy
laughed hoarsely: The could at least
die soldiers death" So drawing
two huge pistols, he fed back. one
two-aye. three, dropped from the sad
ale, being lung headlnoS into the
muddy road. The quiet woods and hills
cchoed with the noise of the chase
IL was only question of how long
the gray might stand. The spy knew
that the remaining six were gaining.
The gray drcnchcd with rain and foam
and half drowned was incapable OF
escaping. Another shot and his immu-
milton supply ended.
He made good Of this. BY the dart
ing flashes he saw the foremost rider
Judge in the saddle and tumble back
ward. His body caught in the stir
ruD. but the crazed horse only Increased
the madening flight. Crouching, the
spy urged the animal on to large
oak, where he swung from the sad
die, and backing TO the gigantic trunk
resolved to sell his life as dearly as
possible.
Composed by
ALVIN HATTORF.
(To be continuedD
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BY HELEN TAYLOR.
THE SPY.


CHAPTER ~
Then he whispered directions to the
landlord who complied by r.ieavinE
them Of their ammunition belts and
unloading their muskcts. pilinE all in
the cornor.
Ready asked the spy. lowering
b"th guns. The little man nodded with
twinkling eyes.
bang ne fired in air. darling pass
the astoundcd guards ana l.aping a
merry gray. The once submissive sol
diers wheeled as the parting sho,
echoed. and grabbing their guns. ran
hastiiN 10 the door. aimed and pulled
me trigger hut only "a click" an
swered the spy knew too we'll tn.
danger, Buckling their belts on swift
~, thcy dashed out. mounted ana gave
chase. as the last faint hoof-b Of
the spy's charger was stolen from them
in the night
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DICK HAGi.iND.

Nathalie, Va.
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THE FIRST CHRISTMAS.

There was boy born unto Mary and
Joseph on the first night of the Christ
mas. He was TO be called Jesus. The
shepherds who were out minding the
cattle saw the light and did not know
what II was. They thought il looked
like the sun, but the, sun had sunk
hours before. II was the Star OF Beth
iehem. The light was so bright II
hurt their eyes. When they could
bear TO look al the light they saw
within il a form as Of an angel. They
were afraid and looked AT each other
AS If to say: What is going TO hap
pen? pen" The angel spoke to them and
good tidings of great joy. which shall
he to all people: For unto. you is born
this day in the City OF David "A Saviour.
which is Christ the Lord" All the
people rejoiced and sang. GLORY to God
In the highest and on earth peace,
goodwill toward men" Among the
people that went TO see the newborn
babe were some rich and wise
strangers. When they. saw the child
they fell down and worshiped him. and
when they had opened their treasures
they presented unto him gifts OF gold,
frank incense and myrrh.
Written by IRENE FISHER
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CHRISTMAS SONG.

o. Christmastime is coming,
And Santa Claus liz near;
His bag is fun of toys
That he's been making all the year.
His reindeer, they are flying.
Over housetops of the town.
They are laden down with toys
No more could ere be found.
Old Santa Claus enjoys
His trip around the world,
AS his reindeer In n twitter/
Around the world do whirl.
Composed by
PEARL SpITZER.
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n CHtltADE.

My first is in H. bat not in he.
NV second is In l.. but not in bell
My third is In u. but not I'm shoe.
My fourth Is I'm T.. but not in bee
MY NTH Is I'm X. but not I'm car.
MY sixth is in |. but not in tie.
Ny seventh is in ID, but not In tea.
Ny eighth is I'm q. but not In see.
Nv ninth Is in Il. but not In sea
Ny tenth Is In NJ, but not I'm him.
Ny eleventh Is in o, but not in hoe.
Ny twelfth is In u. but not i'm you.
Ny thirteenth Is in y. but not In hen.
Ny fourteenth is in Il. but not i'm he.
My fifteenth is i'm a. but not i'm hay
Ny sixteenth is in I. but not I'm high.
Ny seventeenth Is in n. but not In hin,
dress. N III
Ny whole is in a we'll known place.
Composed by
BENNIE l.. WILLIAMS.
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over a, stable. They went in and saw
the baby boy in the Manager and they
gave him gifts such as gold. franklin
sense and myhrrh. Ever since this day
is celebrated as Christmas. King
lierod was troubled at this. and sent
some soldiers to kill all little boys
under two Years old. God warned
Joseph to go into Egypt with Jesus
and his mother. So he did. and hc was
not Killed. RAYMOND SINGLETON.
Nathalie. Va.
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YOUR EDITOR.
rnrzE WINNERS ron TIE WEEK

Dorothea Dean. Hotel Richmond
Room 40 City.
William J. O'Connor. Jr, North
Meadow street, Richmond, Va
Lucille Anderson. Nathalie Va
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Puzzle Department
a CIIAISADE.

My first is In cat. but not In at
My second Is in hill. but not In will.
My third Is I'm rat but not i'm sat
My fourth IS, In II and also In hit
My II fth Is In san. but not In fan.
My sixth Is in tan. but not In an.
My seventh Is I'm man. hut not i'm tan.
My eighth Is I'm an and also In can.
My ninth Is I'm sat. but not In mat
My whole Is II happy season.
Composed by
CORDIE LEE MONCURE.
bowling Green, Va
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THE FIRST CHRISTMAS.

IN the month Of December on tho
twcntN-fifth. little boy named jesus
Christ was born unto Joseph and Mary
IN the city Of Hcthlchcm. The wise
men of bethlehem saw a bright star
which they followed until it stopped
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THE TITANIC.

Down, down. deep In the ocean,
The Inflated Titanic lies;
Meyer again will she be in motion
Unless the ground should rise
On which the ship now lies,
which would be TO me great SUI
Misc.
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Lester Manor. Y
New M"UI,rr
CNRISINIAS SnNG

' "rlstmas comca hut once "a year.
IN" We always have good cheer
W"''e merry bells the children ring
"" sf""h-nh people gaily sing.
Ana santa Claus, he brings ,oys
To all good girls and boys.
PILLS GARY
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Praise. Members

yhhF I.u!;or-W" n'e HAVING Il Iuite cold
NOW. WITH lots OF snow ana :cc which am
enjoying very much. OR page fine last
SUNDAY including the last part OF Miss
MARI chadwick's story, Miss Dorothy Smith :
poem and Miss Pos. Seta's drawing. Would
love L" know who drew the old hickory
TIE" home Of oil! Mr. Grow. that was
very good also. am incIosing "a drawing
which hapc will meet with your approval
Wishing you and the members "A Joyful
Christmas ana bright New Year. / am.
Lovingly yours.
MARIE +. WILLIAMS
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We've Missed You.

! Dear Edttor.-I guess you think tina, /
am not going TO write any for II has
/ been -" long since ! have drawn anyth hing
arr al having grand time this winter
/ am The snow j. very pretty the hills.
/ sending Il drawing | hop. TO see It
! in print and. also my letter
Lovingly your member.
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TazeweiL va

Dear Eiitnr,--l an sending you q picture
81 santa Claus. which ] nope you will
put IL next Sundays pa per.
Yours very truly.
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Ueat EtIt0F.--YUU must oNcuse me Tor mol
writing sooner. but have been sick and
Just couldn't get to it The Thanksgiving
contest was inc. ! read your letter in the
paper to-day. ana you said that the chill
dren could como 10 your Office and get their
prize. may come and get mine. that Won
bout three months with OF the
members. who. also won one. Editor. do you
Tx. this kind Of weather? don't because
i j. 20 SLOPPY outside. nav. To close
now a. AFRAID my letter is getting too
long With love and much success to you
and The mem bars
TOM MAXINE. EESpIII.JN
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From your little members.
Il ENNTlI AND JOHN BENGEl.

Dear EUitOr,-l was very sorry when |
found out that too late for the con
test. All the stories and the drawings
'inc. How TnnuE members have the
club Wasn't Monday night cold? lust
l" think Christmas is right here on Have
n Christmas contest. Nell. as ! getting
sleepy AMI my letter is getting long | will
close. With love to ali of the members.
remain aS ever,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-27

Dear Editor ! received my prize las,
week ana am Very much pleased With il
an" "a" going 10 Try :" win another soon
J nn sending II drawing ana :. pnxzIo ,yhi,in
! hpf'' l" Sc" IN print soon Wishing yoi,
! Your Inofuhnr
I'INNaI. HNIsIL.N
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ANNIE GOpDIN.
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l,Ond Mislics.

Dear Editor. In,
drawing for the .
SOC II published. \
part of Baby 81
certainly hHv. an
Seta'S drn wing ~
known how sh. cal
them look 50 nnt!
who j. going to wi
test. ana am waltz,
paper Miss DOrU
I'm" Sh" certainly
my drawing was
bat was glad - -
and my letter also
Misses WIFI" OF
IN our pdg" for sol
not sick. ana viii
| Eav" not seen -
in 4 long time. n
members seem TO
! cannot see what
You ana IN" mem
anG happy Sow y,
Your
MARI
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~ Grove h""nnc. Richmond. Va.
f,lnu Nuu Like H.

ll"Hr Editor.-At last received uiy rr..c
! nave been looking Tor IL u long time
mink II IL beautiful. certainly did ippro-
'lal" It hone YOU aud all ihe members
N"N Year. -
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Godd Wishes.
Dear Editor.-iuclossd are some drawings.
which hope will be in the paper. We are
busy praCtiCinI Christmas songs for our
school entertainment | think the contest
was fine. I'll We're nice | hardly know
which one was hest. hut believe Rachel
3crman's hes; VIII close with Il kin,i
thought To you ana every in dear
old Richmond.
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Bowling Green.


Dear Ed!t"r.-l cannot tell YOU how glad
! VAS - receive my prize. Captain Ginger
| think i; l. fine. You could not have
sent ~" anything WOULD rather have. for
I love books. Thank YOU SO very much
Your little friend.
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Dear Editor. lnCiosc YOU will find two
drawings ana charnde, which nopn 10 se"
on ~ ras" sunday. i'i"as" excuse this
writing. win have to clos" now
From your in-IuLcr,
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BUsra Vista.
New Member.

DeslT f.diloF.-l receiver your letter. and
was glad to hear from you. rs ] wanted
To- Join the I u. Z {. am sending YOU
q drawing OF Santa Claus. and would like
to see il in the paper
your friend.
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T S-Eaceived your pin -
thanks FOR tn. same
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MN p'hf .ditor,I can hardly think thar
,,hIlS'hhS - here We'll, as though, curtis
t"""i would get the prize am ..udinr
~ ms craving which d" hope to see
~ PRINT next sunday | was 50 glad Inn,
'"Uhcr could Sc" you. and | do w!sh thni
r. ,2n!a nay seen YOU TOO. am ,;,,inc t.
Nithinond Thursday, and If car, I win
III 10 go TO sec sou. received tn. prizc
'".hy' mo thank YOU much Tor il, as
was charmed with II am Scndiur mi.
iiiilc!' ;1ti to You, which hope you viii
Tx. am going 10 Try hard for = mod.,i
dii not trace This drawing: IL is nv nwr
Nprk wishing YOU and all the m",nhcrs
" merry thl!Htfnhs nnd happy New Year
FROM your member,
s,o > fiilIIS GARY.
New Member.
-" Dear Editor ! saw my picture In tho
- G Z page last sunday ana hone me-
iry Tl,i nay nay 90, one In his sunday as am
WI" 80 III ior this picture io .sr,nc 10
M"st"hhskct am ''r
ours truly,
WILLIAM j. O'CoNNpK IN
Sor'h Meadow stree; 'h'
j. : ! am ii new member ana 49,
prove myself goOd on. ''' !"
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GLADYS FLOURNOY.
81 North Twenty sixth Street, CITY.

My Dear Editor,-At the Thaukse living
contest you said must write you which
thing the best. saving that |
think was tn" hest All. good. bat Mel
lie Mcccllans was TN. best. coming
to Richmond Saturday. and guess ! viii
come 20 'ec you. sending you a
Char:de and Christmas mtN-up. We had
snow sunday. and when came 10 school
this morning We came In the buggy The
road ana ice hard that II did not
break when the buggy Went over IL. With
love {" YOU ami ~. members
From your friend.
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T''ar Edil0r am Sending I'm q a,.,,.
'us ti"pe II may csCup. tho wustelask.
y merry Christmas to an
oar new member
Evening star., 1914-07-12

fist after them. always they CO. seeking those vile
hostelries which favored by the stars French
English it is all the And who the poor
old Lion dor nowadays? All! Curse the stupid
foreigners and the little red book with its false astroogy
of stars and doublestars! Curse the Mayor and Coun
Gil also who conspire against and my inn! Does it
not deserve star well any of them?'
Felix Cadic in pessimistic mood. Under his
bushy black brows his eyes glowed fercely, and his
sturdy frame quvcred with hurt pride and jealousy.
white pigeon uttered down from the cathedral porch,
picked up crumb from the ground at his feet, and
uttered away again. Cadic stared and crossed himself
"Sant John of the Birds send me uck" he exclaimed.
II need it badly enough. All, here my Ameri-
cans"
A. change came Cadic as the artist Ives and his
young Arthur appeared, walking brislly from the
direction of the station.
@Oh Monsieur" cried Cadic, advancing to greet them
with flourish, and becoming almost French in his
suavity. @Bon soir, mon petA You in good time.
There is yet hour before the dinner You will take
syrup, yes? My faith! What fine weather for your
trip And how found you the wicked rocks of Fnistere
Monsieur"
Cadic talked while he bustling in and out bring
ing the sphon and glasses The two guests had seated
themselves of the little iron tables beneath the
swinging signboard.
Magnificent! Superb" cried the artist. @Finistere
is indeed the crowning success of Journey shall
go again paint there But the wonder of it, the charm
that encains one 1t is mysterious land this Brittany
Evening star., 1914-07-12
One never knows what may

of yours, Monsieur Cadic One never knows what may
happen next"
Arthur, yielding to the fascination of the fzzng
siphon, listened with
@Ah! A mystery indeed' Cadc rubbed his hands
and wagged his head his eyes cleaning. HYou have
but seen half you have but felt quarter of that
mystery Monsieur. 1 could tell you and the boy.
How found he the terrible Bay de Trpassees? Heard he
there the voice of the siren that he looks wild?
Knows he the story of the buried cty9 Yes but natur
aly!'
Ives looked across at the boy, whose face, with
flushed and shining eyes, now turned eagerly to
them. @But yes nodded Ives. 3Our redshrted guide
at the point related the story while creep
ing like veritabe chamos down those devilish rocks.
The wild tale has greatly excited my Arthur is
hardly able to talk of anything else"
The remark acted like the pressing of electric
button. For the benefit of his host the boy who
about years DID, began repeat the tale in rapid
French learned from his dead mother.
@The water higher and higher" he explained,
"and the King Grallon mounted his white charger and
galloped from the danger fast possible But his
wicked daughter cung behind him, and the tried
to catch and drown her. she so bad. The water
and about the white steed, and the King
in great peril. Then the good who the Kings
friend begged him thrust away the wicked lady and
he would be saved But at first the King would not.
Till last when there other hope he threw her,
chug into the water Then the stopped rising,
and the King safe. But his beautiful city was
Evening star., 1914-07-12

modern conveniences and furnishing bad food crowded
along the quay much frequented by the tourist The
Lion dor the contrary, provided excellent food at
small prices to few canny commercial and artists
who loved its quanness and its neighborhood to the
cathedral and the pantable quarter of the town.
Felix Cadic, the burly innkeeper, stood with arms
akimbo beneath the tarnshed lion the faded red
signboard, and sukly watched the desirable tourists
and go the square, with scarcely glance
the peaked slate roof, haftmbered front, and pro-
jecting second story of the ancient Lion dor Cadic
the much-buttoned waistcoat and baggy trousers
of the province, unashamed. He of the old time
with all its preudices and predictions Breon-Bre
tonndnf.
"Curse then." he exclaimed under his breath in the
vernacular "a flock of silly sheep See their eyes
glued to the stupid little red book! Watch them seeking
for the curosities which the German pig has seen fit
mark with star could tell them where
should be; but who would listen? Pah! Gladly would
with my stout fist make them stars, whereafter all
things would appear the to them!"
gay party Of Parisians emerged from the cathedral
and motored away toward the quay. ...--
4There they go!' scoded the big fellow. shaking his
Evening star., 1914-07-12
Drawings by W. M. Berger

1BOWED back by the upstart newer build
ings of the marketplace, the Lion dor
hung out its creaking sign inconspicu-
ously. 1t was probably the crookedest,
craziest, most inconvenient little inn of
old Brittany, redeemed by unexpected
picturesqueness without and within.
The newer hotels advertising extensive
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-02-04
B&NRY q. sINt lMYON DEAD.
Was Good Citizen and Will BE Missed
Other News.

Westminster, Feb. 3.--Special
Henry G. Singleton died at his home
at the mill village Friday night at s.
O'Clock, after an illness Of some two
years. He had been confined to his
bed practically for the last eleven
months. Mr.. Singleton was in the
3 9th year of his age. He was a kind
hearted man and true Christian,
loyal citizen and devoted husband
and father. He was married 16
years ago to Miss Elma Wood, Of
Laurens. OF his immediate family
he leaves wife and seven children
six girls and one boy-to mourn his
departure. He united with the Bap-
tist church at Mount Tabor a num-
ber Of years ago. He was a Mason
and also belonged to the order of Co
lumbian Woodmen. His remains
were laid to rest Sunday at noon in
the cemetery at Nazareth church, the
service being in charge Of the Ma
sons. Rev. NJ. NJ. Brooks, pastor of
the Methodist church, conducted the
funeral service. A large number of
friends and relatives followed the re-
mains 10 their last resting place.
Rhyme Perkins, while harnessing
horse Sunday morning, was painfully
hurt by being kicked on his right
arm. The animal became frightened
at a passing bicycle.
NJ. A. Terrell, w. A. Smith, f. w.
Cannon and f. NJ. Cross were in
Walhalla Monday on business.
Mayor Gilbert and the new council
took charge Of the affairs of the town
Monday. Little Mr.. Willis was re-
elected day policeman, and II. E.
Stephens was reelected night man.
Rev. II. NJ. Fallaw preached in the
First Baptist church at PendletOn
Sunday evening at 7.30 o'clock, and
assisted in the ordination of several
deacons.
B. T. Moss, of Walhalla, was
business visitor here Monday.
A series Of meetings will begin in
the New Westminster Baptist church
Wednesday evening next. The SER
vices will be conducted by. the pas
tor, Rev. II. NJ. Fallaw.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank b. Cross and
Mrs. Sanders, of Walhalla, were visi-
tors at the home Of their uncle, f.
NJ. Cross, Sunday.
Dock Elrod and family. Of Seneca,
spent short while in town Sunday.
Linder Goforth and family have
moved to their home two miles be-
low town. They have been residents
here for the past two years.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-02-04
ymM oLD rAnMHRg cocInTY,
Centennial of Pendleton Society to
BE Held in 1915.

All good citizens, Of any occupa-
tion, are cordially invited to meet
with the old Farmers Society at
Pendleton on Thursday, February
18th, at / 0 a. m, for the purpose of
electing officers of the society for
the year, and also to perfect an or
ganiZation to boost the centennial
celebration of the society, which will
take place in 1918.
The older, active members Of the
society who reside in the immediate
vicinity of Pendleton do not claim
all the honors due this grand old
institution, which was founded and
had its early life managed by the
citizens OF Old Pendleton District,
which then covered every nook and
corner of the now three counties of
Anderson, Oconee and Pickens, and
each and every farmer and other citi-
Zens in these three counties is now
privileged to come in on Thursday,
February 18th, and take a hand in
the first centennial. We desire all
to come in at the first meeting and
see to it that we start out right by
putting competent officers and com
mitteemen to manage all the affairs
and each manager a live wire, which
will transmit the slogan "Successful
Centennial" all along the line.
j. c.. Stribling, for Society.