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"You Are a Dear, WIlfred7"


in the dining car, where he was kept
busy beating down inquisitive eyes
with his defiant gaze. He resolved
after some thought upon definite
policy, but to him new-and a discov-
cry. He would change nothing in
himself that involved a surrender of
code or conviction. But, wherever it
could be done with honor, he would
concede to custom.
1t was late in the second afternoon
when he stepped from the train at
Jersey City, to be engulfed in an un-
imagined roar and congestion. Here
it was impossible to hold his own
against the unconcealed laughter OF
the many, and he stood for an instant
glaring about like a Gagged tiger, while
three currents of humanity separated
and flowed towards the three ferry
exits. Then he saw the smiling face
of Lescott, and Lescott's extended
hand. Even Lescott, Immediately
garbed and fur-coated, seemed almost
a stranger and the boys feeling of in
timacy froze to inward constraint and
diffidence. But Lescott knew nothing
of that. The stole in Samson held
true, masking his emotions.
80 you came" said the New York
er, heartily. grasping the boys hand.
Where's your luggage? Well just
pick that up and make dash for the
ferry"
"Hyar hit is" replied Samson, who
still carried his saddlebags. The
painters eyes twinkled, but the mirth
was so frank and friendly that the
boy. instead of glaring in defiance,
grinned responsively.
Right, OH" laughed Lescott. Il
thought maybe you'd bring trunk,
but it's the wise man who travels
light
He followed Lescott ont to the foot
of Twenty-third street, and stepped
with him into the tonneau OF the
painters waiting car. Lescott lived
with his family uptown. for it hap
pened that, had his canvases possess
cd no value whatever, he would still
have been in a position to drive his
motor and follow his impulses about
the world. If he did not take the boy
to his home. it was because he under
stood that a life which must be not
only full of early embarrassment, but
positively revolutionary. should be ap-
preached by early stages. Conse-
quently the car turned down Fifth
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DAY OF THE QUILL PEN
When Writing Paper Was Poor and
Envelopes Were Unknown.

When Writing Paper Was Poor and
Envelopes Were Unknown.
The constant mending required by
quill pens must have proved severe
trial in the days when no others were
available, says the London Chronicle.
Alexander I. of Russia thought 1t nee
essary to employ a man whose sole
duty consisted in cutting pens He was
required to have supply Of not less
than 100 quills always ready.
This number was by no means ex-
cessive, for Alexander would never use
the same pen twice. Even the writing
of signature spoiled pen, in his
opinion, for subsequent use. The quill
cutter, who received a salary Of f34O
year. accompanied the czar on all his
journeys. including campaigns against
Napoleon.
Writing implements changed con-
siderably for the better during Sir
Walter Gilbey's long spell Of life.
Though quill pens are still in use," he
remarks in his "Recollections OF Sew
enty Years." II remember the time
when one seldom saw any other kind.
Steel pens in their early days were eX-
pensive and i'll made, and few people
used them. The paper we had seventy
years ago may have been partly to
blame 1t had neither the substance
nor the surface we take as matter OF
course nowadays.
Il remember when envelopes came
into use, and what a boon they were
considered after the old system OF
closing letters with waters or wax.
Before envelopes were invented letters
were always written with an eye to
the position of the wafer or seal, a
blank space being left to correspond
with the space where this would be
put on the outside, lest the written
portion should be torn in opening.
New York Sun.
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The first installment Of the notes
appearing under this heading was
published in our issue Of November IA.
1918. The notes are being prepared
by the editor as time and opportunity
permit Their purpose is to bring
into review the events Of the past for
the pleasure and satisfaction OF the
older people and for the entertainment
and instruction Of the present genera
tfon
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Rock Hill Record, Fob. Is: The de-
partment Of industries Of the chamber
of commerce, Of which Alex. Long is
director, with ]. B. Johnson as chair
man of the committee on new indus
tries has announced that another in
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ESTABLISHED 1853,
CHAPTER VIII.

CHAPTER VIII.
The boy from Misery rode slowly
toward Hixon. At times the moon
struggled out and made the shadows
black along the way. At other times
it was like riding in huge caldron OF
pitch. When he passed into tha'
stretch of country at whose heart Jes-
Sc Purvy dwelt he raised his voice IN
song. His singing was very bad, and
the ballad lacked tune, but 1t served
its purpose of saving him from the
suspicion Of furtiveness. Though the
front of the house was black, behind
its heavy shutters he knew that mis-
coming might be noted, and night
riding at this particular spot might De
misconstrued in the absence Of frank
warning.
The correctness Of his inference
brought q brief smile to his lips when
he crossed the creek that skirted the
orchard and heard q stable door creaK
SOFTLY behind him. He was being fol-
lowed again-and watched, but he dio
not look back or pause to listen 1or
the hoofbeats Of his unsolicited escort.
On the soft mud Of the road he wouio
hardly have heard them had he bent
his ear and drawn rein. He rode at a
walk. for his train would not leave
until five o'clock in the morning.
There was plenty Of time.
It was cold and depressing as he
trudged the empty streets from the
livery stable to the railroad station
carrying his saddlebags over his arm
At last he heard the whistle and saw
the blazing headlight, and a minute
later he had pushed his way into the
smoking car and dropped his saddle
bags on the seat beside him. Then
for the first time, he saw and recog-
nized his watchers. Purvy meant 10
have Samson shadowed as far as Lex
ington, and his movements from that
point definitely reported. Jim Asher
ry and Aaron Hollis were the CHOSEN
spies. He did not speak to the two
enemies who took seats across the car
but his face hardened, and his brows
came together in black scowl.
when 1 gifts back home" he prom
ised himself, you'll be one Of the fust
folks I'll look fer, Jim Asberry, damn
We! All 1 hopes is thet nobody else
don't git We fust. Ye b'longs ter me. =
The sleeping car to which he was
assigned after leaving Lexington was
almost empty. but he felt upon him
the interested gaze Of those few eyes
that were turned toward his entrance
He engaged every pair with a pair
very clear and steady and undropping'
until somehow each lip that had start
ed to twist in amusement straighten-
ed, and the twinkle that rose at frst
glance sobered at second. Yet. for all
his specious seeming Of unconcern'
Samson was waking to the fact that
he was a scarecrow, and his sensitive
pride made him cut his meals short
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John Harris Qndian), severely. in leg;
James Harris Qndian), slightly, In
foot. Total killed In regiment, 22;
wounded, 7S, missing, 2.
w. H. McCorkle,
Major 18th Reg, s. c. V.
Ito be continued.)
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FOOTSTEPS OF The Fathers
As Traced In Early Files Of The
YOfkVllle Enquirer
news and Views OF YESTERDAY

Bringing Up Reeo.ds Of tho Past and
Giving the Younger Readers of To-
day a Pretty Comprehensive knowl-
,dse Of the Things that Most Con.
eerned Generations that Have Gone
Before.
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IA In California q street railway
company uses motion pictures to in
struct it's employees how accidents oc-
cur and how to prevent them.
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"wednesday Evening, Oct. 1, 1852
Our Wounded.

"wednesday Evening, Oct. 1. 1852
Our Wounded.
By a dispatch from the Rev. ]. M
Anderson, dated WaTenton, 26th, ult.
we regret to learn that John j., son oi
Mr.. Dudley Jones, Of this place, died
on the 25th, ult., aged 33 years. His
right arm was amputated.
William B., son Of Geo. w. Williams
Esq, whose right arm was so badly
shattered at the same battle (Manas-
sas), as to require amputation, reach
ed his home in this town last Monday
evening, and Is doing very we'll.
The following is list Of the casual
ties in Co. F. (Capt. Avery 18th
regiment S. C. ", in the battle OF
Sunday and Monday, at Sharpsburg:
Killed-None.
Wounded-Capt. ]. w. Avery, in
knee, slightly; M. Scates, in face
slightly burned; Phillip Seapock and
Jacob Seapock, severely; Smith Sand
ers, in arm, severely; M. Sweeney, In
leg, severely; - Clark, in arm, Sc
verely; Sergt. Caveny, wounded and
in prison.
The following is an extract from
letter from Capt John L. Miller, dated
Smithfield, Va, Sept. %:
II am glad to say that none Of my
men were killed. w. C.. Childers was
shot through the foot, Martin Hol-
brooks, a little piece Of his thumb
shot off; w. C. Manning was shot
through both thighs; J. L. Smith
through the neck-the two latter fell
into the hands Of the enemy. l think
they were both mortally wounded. A
great many others were stunned by
shells but nothing serious.
Capt Erwin was killed, Lieut.. Kerr
severely wounded in the hip, and fell
into the hands Of the enemy.
Maj. McCorkle was unhurt. l did
not hear Of but one man killed In
Capt. CRISIS company-W. S. Traylor
1 received painful flesh wound In
the left thigh. Capt. Barnes was shot
through both knees"
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Hath INSTAlLMENT
Thursday Morning, Sept. 10, 1862

(Thursday Morning, Sept. 10, 1851
18th Regiment, s. c. v.
The following are the casualties In
Co F, (Capt. Avery in the battle OF
Grovertown, on Friday, the 2sth OF
August:
Killed-Privates o. l. wallace. W.
A. Parker, Jonathan McClain.
Wounded-First Lieut.. D. ]. Logan
seriously; Lieut.. E. P. Moore, hesn'
leg: First Sergt. r. c. Guntharp, both
thighs, flesh; Fifth Sergt. VIM. Duno-
want, flesh, arm; s. c. Lowry, fiesh'
thigh: J. E. Hetherington, breast, Sc
riously: Jas. Garvin, two fingers OH;
@. w. Moore, one finger off; Robert
HAYES in hip, slightly; Jerry Green IN
head, slight; A. Dover, arm broken;
Joseph Seapock, in shoulder; VIM
Martin, in leg, flesh, slight; Jas. Lain
am, hip. slight; ]. Wilkerson, slight;
Reuben Roberts, in breast, not Sc
we're.
Cen. Evans brigade nearly annihil-
ated. j. w. avery CAPT.
Palmetto Sharpshooters.
List of casualties in the Jasper
Light infantry, on the SOth OF August
Killed-John Neil Of the Citadel, who
Joined the company during the bat
tie.
Wounded-Lieut Carroll; Sergt. o.
Farrell, slightly; Corp. Gillespie, In
arm. Privates-J. D. Dickson, In arm;
H. Ramsey, mortally; Jas. Gun, slight
ly; w. B. Williams, arm broken; Jas
Walsh, severely, in the leg; l. T. Har-
ris. w. %. Sni'i'
1st Lieut.. Commanding J. L. l.
Fifth Regiment, s. c. v.
The following is a list Of the casual
ties in the Kings Mountain Guards:
Wounded-Lieut. A. P. Black, IN leg;
Corp. w. E. Campbell, in foot. Pi-
vates-J. R. Barber, in thigh; E. A.
Gettys, in thigh; ]. ]. Dunlap, IN
thigh; VIM. A. Jeffreys, in back ard
thigh: David McSwain. in neck.
]. ]. L. Gill,
Commanding Co. F.
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make money instead Of to spend 1t. Plaus-
ible isn't it? And absurd"
why absurd? have no quarrel with her
theory"
"of course not. You'd be who would
have to profit by it willy nilly-"
The absurd part is to think that the great
American people can be made to execute so
drastic change in their laws-with the poll
ticians of all parties crying calamity. You
see, Tommy-thinkers can only work long
as they can think. but politicians can and
do work all the time But there is more to
this young woman than I had imagined. You
say she has followingT'
That grows by leaps and bounds"
Where do you come in?
I'm very fond of her" said Tommy sim ply.
Hum"
Perhaps 1 should put it more strongly"
DO you mean that you paying her
serious attentions"
TN far she will receive them"
I'm very sorry" said Barclay.
I'm sorry. that you sorry"
If at your age" said Barclay. Il had found
myself seriously in love with girl in her
station of life. ! should have had pity on
her.
You haven't understood. I wish to marry
her"
] understood perfectly. But your friends
are not going to recognize her as their
equal. You can never feel upon terms of real
equality with her associates"
I'VE should have each other"
Barclay laughed harshly.
Have you any idea how long the love OF
the average young couple is sufficient to it
self? Hate. jealousy. greed-those are en-
during passions, but love has almost as much
constitution orchid"
There are exceptions
You have right to try to prove that at
the expense of some you think you love.
at the expense of some one who for many
years has been enduringly fond of you"
He smiled very kindly.
Yourself. sir''
Myself. Better go away. Tommy. 1t will
hurt. but not for long.
Don't you think I'm old enough to know
my own mind?"
"Oh. Its no use arguing" said Tommy, ris-
ing. Il must marry her-if she will have me.
Even If thought 1T wrong and unfair. am
no longer a free agent"
Barclay shook his head.
How will you support herr"
why"
Barclay was still smiling
you've had a great deal of money to spend.
What have you saved2"
I'm not mouse, said Tommy, And you
are not a cat
opinion. but we've never auarreled. have
we?'
He held out his hand.
MY hat off," said Barclay, to the best
sportsman / have ever known"
But In his heart he thought that Tommy
would very tire of earning a living. and
his word went forth to the effect that he
would not look with approval any insti-
tuition which should offer salaried employ
ment to Thomas Barclay. And from one insti-
tuition to another this word spread like
But Tommy did OF at once look for en-
ployment. OF course that. considering how
difficult 1t is to find employment would have
been the sensible thing to do But he ala
what lover would do. H. went at once to
look for Celestial.
Meanwhile no less important a person than
Mary Blackstone had looPed for Celestia and
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found her. Descending from twelve-thou-
sand dollar car of foreign make. she had rung
the front door bell of the Douglass house and
been admitted by Freddie the Ferret. whose
chief pleasure in life it had become to be
Celestia possible to do chores
for her and to run errands.
You want to see HER, asked Freddie.
"Celestia? Yes
step right in"
He ushered her into front room where
Cefestia was busy at table covered with
papers
"High-FIyer to see you" answered Fred
die and withdrew.
Celestia rose and came shyly forward. She
did not know her visitor by name. She had
never seen her before. But something told
her that the slim beautiful dark girl in the
tai1or-made suit was not altogether
stranger. ).
SHOULD I have made appointments
asked Miss Blackstone.
Surely not. This is much simpler. Won't
you sit DOWN.
Mary was careful to choose a chair which
stood with it's back to the light
II came" she said. upon a most delicate
Grand"
Yes"
I'VE have mutual friend
MIR. Barclay
How did you guess?"
.sNone of my other friends would be at all
likely to be friend of yours too All my
1880
people or Iaborers."
All but Mr.. Barclay"
Celestial nodded.
i've come to speak to you about him. He
has as you know great future before him.
He is the idol Of his fathers heart, and one
of the best loved young men in New York.
f1fs friends very naturally-please don't mis-
understand me--it's nothing , against yon-but
we've all heard of the melodramatic Octa-
gon fire rescue, and we all know how suscep-
haa,t fp md
are beautiful Do you mind If say that.
You perfectly beautiful
But / belong to different station in life
than this mutual friend of ours who is SO
susceptible to romance and beauty. and you
have come to beg off for him with arguments
about blasted prospects and ruined careers
and social ostracfsm r.
Though Celestia spoke with great gentle
ness Miss Backbone was for moment great
ly taken aback. But recovering she laughed
good-naturedly and said:
you not only beautiful but clever"
why couldn't make him good wife?'
You are too sensible to ask questions like
that You couldn't expect his friends to-"
Receive me?r Perhaps not. And yet I
sneak a number of languages; I have your
word for It that have good looks. At table
my chief weapon is a fork. am young and
healthy and I haven't been long enough in
this world to have a past
..If am to let him on you must give me
a better line of reasoning than moybes and
pcrhdpses. What If my whole happiness was
bound up in him; his in me? II told you
that we were already married."
Good Godr' exclaimed Mary.
Don't worry said Celesta. we not.
But I certainly not going to give him
on the grounds chat 1 not his social
equal"
your motives will always be under sus-
picion. Don't you know that you penni-
less girl. and that he will be worth milions?"
IF he does marry you" said Miss Black
stone. suddenly losing control of her temper
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SYNOPSIS Of Previous CHAPTER.

Copyright, 1915. by The Star Co All Foreign
Rights Reserved.
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What the War Moves Mean
By j. w. T. Mason, Former European Man
aeer of the United Press

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service J
NEW YORK, July IA. Ill a. nj
Today, on Bastile day. the annual
ceremonies in France which cele-
brate the overthrow Of absolutfsm,
will mark the oirth OF new France
more glorious than that Of the revo'
luton. The revolutionary France
which destroyed privileges when the
Bastile was captured by mob OF
citizen democrats has now been fol-
lowed by twentieth century France,
fighting to safeguard the ideals OF
democracy which the revolution hrst
gave to Europe
The other warning nations are all
open to criticism at the present time
for one phase or another, of the con-
flict. France alone now stands above
criticism. France alone has grown
greater as the war has progressed.
France alone has shown an austerity
IN the conflict. Only in France can
1t be said that the agony of suffering
Is giving birth to new spiritual de-
velopment- France is making no
protests; France Is not crying out
against the inevitableness OF death;
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BOMBS PLANTED
IN BOSTON
Lei sent Newspaper Tells
- # Explosions Which
Are Due on
Friday.
THREATEN GOVERNOR
May be a Hoax, But Officials Have
Been Notified and Are
Making An In
vestigation.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Servicel
BOSTON, Mass, July 14.-The
state house and the customs house
were threatened with destruction
and Governor Walsh with death in a
note received today by the Boston
Traveller. Enclosed with the note
was newspaper clipping containing
a portion of story written by Carl
w. Ackerman, United Press staff
correspondent, at Berlin, regarding
Germany placing interned German
steamships at the disposal Of the
United States for transportation OF
neutrals.
The note read:
1.-TWO bombs are in the state house
and one in the customs house tower
Holt was German spy and SO am
Three interned ships will leave
when the bombs go off. The cover
nor is to be killed. The bombs will
go off about Friday. We have fooled
the police" +,
Governor Walsh is now in the west
Police headquarters was notified as
was also D. A. Rogers, OF the United
States district attorneys office. WIZ
said:
While 1t may be the work Of {
crank, and may amount to nothing
one can never tell. Nearly everybody
thought the warning regarding the
Lusitania was joke
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RANCE

lBy William Phillip sinms, United
Press Staff Correspondent.
PARIS, July 14.-Paris today eele-
brated the most inspirin0 fourteenth
Of July In her history. In previous
years the annIversary Of the date or.
which tho French people ended mon-
ehiaI tyranny by batterins IN the y.
Of the bastlle, was given over to '
balls, earnlvais, banquets, fire. g.,
saiety, noisy spectacular demot"-tra-
tions.
Today a single magnificent eere.
mony-significant Of the new spirit OF
France and the sacred union Of all
cIasses-replaced all that.
At seven this morning the ashes Of
Claude Joseph Rouoet De- LisIe, the
French captain who composed per;
haps the most inspiring national song
the world has ever heard, lie Marsell-
laise, arrived In Paris from their for
mer resting place at choisy lie Roi.
At ten o'clock In one Of the greatest
and most impressive corteges Europe
ever saw, the ashes wore borne from
the Arch Of Triumph to the Hotel
Des InvaIldes along Champs Elyses,
Avenue Alexandre III, and EspIanade
Des Invalides between sidewalks
packed with hundreds Of thousands OF
bare headed people.
Only the soft sobbine OF women
broke the impressive silence that sig
nified best Of all the new France that
is emerging from the world war.
The ashes reposed on the caisson
Of a cannon Of the first republic,
draped with flags. Behind came an
escort Of cavalry and then the car
riages bearing President Polncare,
members Of the cabinet, senators,
deputies, city counciImen and other
notabies. A parade on the Esplanade
followed the arrival Of the remains at
the Hotel Des invaIades and Presi-
dent Poineare made brief address to
tho great crowd that pressed In about
the building. Many members Of the
diplomatic corps attended the final
ceremony.
Until five o'clock this afternoon the
people Of Paris were permitted to file
BY the small coffin that contained the
ashes Of LIE MarseiIIalse's composer.
From the vosges to the English
channel, BastIie day was celebrated
along the allies battle front today. BY
a pre-arransed plan the trenches burst
forth In a great chorus Of 10 Mar
seitiaise during the hour In which
President Poincare was delivering his
address before tho Hotel Des Inva-
lides.
USING BIG GUNS.
PARIS, July 14.-Both Arras and
soissons are being heavily hombarded
bv big, high power explosive eheIIs,
official dispatches reported this after
noon. The Germans have put in action
several long range guns on the plat
eau across the .Aisne and are attempt.
Ina to level Solssons. Fires have
again broken out in Arras.
This afternoons official communique
reported the repulse Of German at
tack on the British positions south
west Of Pilken. Machine gun fire tore
gaps In the charging columns and the
enemy finally retired.
There were minor clashes and gren-
ade fighting north Of Chateau carleuI
and In the labyrinth region.
In the Arsonne, the crown princes
army has ceased its attacks on tn.
French, positions guarding verdut.