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CHAPTER ~.
Black Sanchez, Pirate.

/ rested in my berth for long time
staring blankly up at the dark deck
above, unable to sleep, and endeavor.
ing to figure out the true meaning Of
all these occurrences. / felt that ]
could understand the interest exhib-
tied by Dorothy Fairfax. and, greatly
as I already admired her, / was not
egotist enough to even imagine that
her effort to serve me had basis in any
personal attraction. But what about
Lieutt -~ant Sanchez? Why was this
unknown Spaniard already so openly
my enemy7 Gould 1t be because Of
Dorothy Fairfax / felt finally that
had the clue-Jealousy, the mad, un.
reasoning jealousy of his race.
had no false conception as to this |;
no vagrant thought that her interest
In me was any more than a passing
fancy. born Of sympathy and a de-
sire to aid. Nevertheless, as she had
thus already served me. l now owed
her service in return, and here was the
first call. II conditions made 1t pos
sible 1t was my plain duty to place
myself between these two.
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Good Advice.

81 am to make my first public
speech tomorrow night. What would
you advise me TO dog" asked the
young man of an old-time after-dinner
speaker.
"Are you fond of your wife and
children?" asked the old-timer.
Eyes, very
''Like your homer"
every much
'tDo you enjoy having an occasional
evening at home with your wife and
kiddies?"
81 certainly do"
swell then take my advice. Make
that speech of yours tomorrow as
bad as you possibly can. Make it so
bad that they'll never ask you to
speak in public again, and live in
peace and contentment the remainder
of your life"
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NEW PURE-BRED CALF CLUBS
Distinction of Having Largest Organl-
zation in United States Claimed
by Wisconsin.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
Wisconsin claims the distinction OF
having the largest boys and girls calf
club in the United States. The Winnie
bago County Calf club, organized by
the county agent, already has 100
members.
1t is being backed by the banks, the
county superintendent of schools, the
county agent, the secretaries of the
breeders associations, the officials of
the County Fair association and the
state leaders of young peoples clubs.
Any boy or girl can become member
of the club by owning and caring for a
pure-bred or high-grade heifer calf or
a pure-bred bull calf. The banks are
furnishing credit to any of the juniors
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over me my own fingers closed tightly
about her hands.
| Il owe this to you; I am sure /
must owe this to you-tell me?'
Her eyes dropped. and In the dim
| light could mark the heaving Of her
bosom as she caught her breath.
"Only-only the suggestion" she
managed to say In whisper. "He-
he was glad of that. You see II
knew he needed someone to take
charge Of his sloop, and-and so /
brought you to his mind. So please
don't thank me-"
II shall never cease to thank you"
I returned warmly, conscious suddenly
that was holding her hands, and as
instantly releasing them. 1T will save
me the degradation which l dreaded
most Of all-the toiling in the fields
beside negro slaves. and the sting Of
the lash. Ay, 1t means even more"
hesitated, instantly realizing that
I must not utter those impetuous
words leaping to my lips.
'MoreI" she exclaimed. what
more"
'sThis," l went on, my thought shift
ing into new channel. "A longer SER
vitude. Up to this moment my one
dream has been to escape, but I must
give that up now. You have placed
me under obligations to serve. Be
tween Ms this has become q debt Of
honor"
But wait" she said earnestly. "for
/ had even thought Of that. was
sure you would feel that way-Any
gentleman would. stan there IL way
ont. Y0u were sentenced ~ m In
deutured servant. I NV tho entry ny
self. Il read: Geo6ry Carlyle, Master
Mariner. indentured u the Coloajss
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TEST COW FOR TUBERCULOSIS
Law Makes II commpulsory In Dis.
trict Of Columbia-Big Decrease
Of Disease Noted.

ment Of Agriculture)
In the District Of Columbia 1t Is COM
pulsory to test dairy cattle for tubercu-
losls. The law was passed in 1909.
During the year which followed 1,701
cattle in the District were tested, and
10 per cent were found to have tuber
.ulosis. In 1918, 1,2O6 cattle were tested
md less than / per cent was found to
have the disease. SINCE 1914 not more
than 2 per cent OF the dairy cattle in
the District have been found to be dis
eascd. This illustrates what systematic
slDert viii do In the tubeFculosts nght
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for the term Of twenty years, unless
sooner released; crime. high treason
Any indentured man, under our Mary
land laws. can buy his freedom, after
serving a certain proportion of his
sentence. Did you not know that7"
l did know 1t, yet somehow had
never connected the fact before d.
rectly with my own case. God! what
relief; l stood up straight once
more in the stature Of a man. hard
ly know what wild words might have
spoken had the opportunity been
| mine; but at that instant the figure
of a man crossed the deck toward us,
emerging from the open cabin door.
Against the CLEAN Of yellow light
I recognized the trim form advancing,
| and as instantly stepped back into
shadow. My quick movement caused
her to turn and face him.
"What" he exclaimed, and evil
IDENTIFY surprised at his discovery. ut
Is indeed Mistress Dorothy-out here
alone7 Twas my thought you were
safely In your cabin long since. But
prithee-I mistake; you are not
alone"
II was preparing to 60 in," she an
swered, ignoring his latter words.
'The night already looks stormy"
"But your friend"
The tone In which he spoke was
inslstent, almost insolent In its de-
mand, and she hesitated no longer In
meeting the challenge.
"Your pardon, I am sure-Lieuten-
ant Sanchez. this gentleman Is Cap
tain Geoffry Carlyle"
He stood there stiff and straight
against the background of light, one
hand In affected carelessness caress-
ing the end of a waxed mustache. His
face was in shadow, yet I was quite
aware of the flash of his eyes.
"Ah, indeed-some passenger have
not CHANGED to observe beforeT
"a prisoner" she returned distinct
ly. "You may perhaps remember my
uncle pointed him out to us when he
first came aboard"
"And You have been out here alone,
talking with the fellow?"
"Certainly-why notf"
"Why the man is felon, convicted
of crime, sentenced to deportation"
at is not necessary that we discuss
this, sir" she interposed, rather proud |
ly, "as my personal conduct is not a |
matter for your criticism. I shall re-
tire now. No, thank you, you need
not come"
He stopped still, staring blankly
after her as she vanished; then |
wheeled about to vent his anger on
me.
Carlyle, heyl" he exclaimed sheer
ingly. "a familiar sound that name
in my ears. One of the brood out OF
"a cadet of that line," I managed
to admit, wonderingly. you know
Of them?'
"Quite as much as 1 care TO-" his
tone ugly and insulting. Then an idea
occurred to his mind. saint
Guise, but that would even up the
score nicely. You are, as understand
1t, sent to Virginia for sale2"
"Yes"
For how long term?"
1.-THE sentence was twenty years."
"Helal and you go to the highest
bidder. Til do it, fellow To actually
own g Carlyle of Bucclough will be
a sweet revenge. Twill count for
more than were to tweak the dukes
nose"
"a very noble plan for revenge"
admitted. sand one which I am not
likely to forget. Unfortunately you
come too late. 1t happens. senior, that
[ am already safely indentured to
Roger Fairfax"
1 turned away, but he called angriy ,
after me:
do not feel so sure of that Carlyiei I
am In the game yet"
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Geoffry Finds a Friend-and
an Enemy.

Synopsis - Geoffry Carlyle,
master of sailing ships at twen-
ty-six, is sentenced to 90 years
servitude In the American col
onies for participation in the
Monmouth rebellion In England.
Among the passengers on board
the ship on which he is sent
across are Roger Fairfax,
wealthy Maryland planter; his
niece, Dorothy Fairfax. and Lieu
tenant Sanchez. a Spaniard, who
became acquainted with the Fair
faxes In London.
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Knocking the JUDGE.

A discouraged counsellor remarked
to the court, .'My poor client is little
likely to get justice done her until
the judgment day."
"Well, counsellor" said the judge,
"if have an opportunity I'll plead for
the poor woman myself on that day."
''Your honor" replied the other.
will have troubles of your own upon
that day."
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A Good Pet for Calf Club Member.

who need funds with which to pur-
chase their calves.
The new calf club project Is being
promoted in conjunction with the pure
bred sire campaign. The 100 calves
now being fed by the boys and girls
were secured from Winnebago county
breeders.
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Revising the Revenues.

"The glasses are very SMALL" ex-
claimed on girl.
"Yes." replied the other. 'The lux
ury tax ought to pay for the ice cream
soda and the rest of the money ought
to go to the government"
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Yes. Hazel, a man is the most i'm
portant piece Of furniture in q wom-
ans air castle.
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Truth is mighty. but, fortunately, Z
lot of it can be suppressed
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II you would win friends, you must
hp friendly
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What mystery 10 back Of the
Namur Of Rotterdam, the
strange ship which the Fairfax
party encounters a. Il sails up
the bay7 Sanchez shows little
interest, but Fairfax and Carlyle
are worried. What can the
strange craft be doing In this
spot7
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Baseball should be played on the
square as we'll as ON the diamond.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-06-18
Eight Room Bungalow.

A report from the parsonage COM
mittee of the Baptist church was
made Sunday morning to the effect
that the committee has about agreed
upon plan for an eight-room
house. 1t will be bungalow OF a
story and half, two rooms being on
the second floor. 1t is estimated that
the cost at this time will be IN the
neighborhood of $4,000. When a par
sonage is erected on the lot near the
church it will be quite an addition to
the church property. While it is true
that the lot is not level, yet the ad-
vantages of having the pastor reside
near the church far outweighs this
little objection to the lot. After al
improvements have been made anc
the modern residence stands forth
complete it will be the pride OF the
church.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-06-18
Carnival and Vaudeville at
Trenton.

Tuesday evening in the new school
building at Trenton, Carnival and
Vaudeville will be given by the best
local talent for the benefit of the Y.
w. c. A. and the school improvement
association. This gives promise of be-
ing the best entertainment of the
kind that has ver-beep-o=arioJurng
undone that will tend to make every
feature a success. There will not be
a dull moment of the entire evening
and as the program is miscellane-
Gus in character, pleasant diversion
will be provided for all who attend.
The admission to the vaudeville will
be Is and 20 cents. All of the side
shows of the carnival will be exceed
ly interesting. Not only will the en-
Itertainment be good one Tut the
cause for which it is given is deserv-
ing of our generous support. Do not
fail to be therein the Trenton
school building next Tuesday, June
"a, at S:45 O'Clock.
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P. o. Box 100,
Indian Head, Md.
Picnic at Cedar Fields.

The Daughters of the American
have planned annually 10
visit during the summer months
historic spot in our county and BRING
n the remembrance of the present
generation some of the noted spots
and distinguished heroes of the olden
times.
On Tuesday, a very congenial
crowd of about 125 friends from
Edeefeld, Johnston and contiguous
sections gathered at Cedar Fields to
view the old cemetery where SO many
distinguished sons and daughters OF
old Edgefeld are buried, and also to
see the old spot where the first SIM
kins settled in Edgefeld county.
The spot selected was romantic
and beautiful place under the large
mines where a stand had been erected
for the speakers midway between Ce-
ldar Fields and the cemetery.
Many automobiles had arrived by
she time for the programme to begh'
and these were filled with interested
lpeople, and chairs arranged around
in front of the stand gave comfort to
all who came to enjoy the occasion.
Hon. ]. L. Minis, a descendant OF
Arthur Simkins, was master of cere-
monies, and introduced first, Rev. Mr..
IPetross of the Episcopal church who
made the opening prayer.
This was followed by an original
"Ode to Edgefeld" given by Miss
Sarah Collett, which was beautiful
and highly appreciated.
Hon. S. MCGOWAN Simkins deliver
er a sketch of Judge Arthur Simklns
which although containing much OF
fact, was placed in setting of elo'
; quence and sentiment which made II
greatly enjoyed.
Just as this address was closed, the
. rain began to come down and the pic
mic dispersed to Simmons Ridge
church not far away where the meet
ing was continued after snnptuou:
repast had been enjoyed.
5 At the close of the dinner which
! was abundant and in great variety
the speaker of the occasion, Genera
Milledge L. Bonham, who said he hat
s roved and hunted over the hills ant
j, dales of Edgefeld and all around thi
historic spot as boy, was called up
on to make the address. He began b,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-06-18
ROSE COTTAGE.
New Business Changes Hands.

Edgefeld's most foremost mer-
chant prince is Mr.. A. A. Edmunds,
who built business from the ground
up, got rich and retired in SIX weeks
selling out lock, stock and barrel to
Mr.. Clyde Jackson. Well, we don't
know just exactly how much our
friend did net out of the deal but
we'll wager a goodly sum that he
gave full sixteen ounces and some
times 'sleetle de rise" as long as be
was III business. Mr.. Jackson has
bought a good business at good
stand and we feel confident that he
will make success of it. We know he
will, if straightforward dealing and
close application to business viii
make it.
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Movies Friday Night.

Do not miss the Movies in the
Opera House Friday night. An at
tractive programme as usual will be
put on, including the serial, "The
Demons Shadow" Two reels of this
will be thrown on the canvas and the
audience will be thrilled By the tragic
scenes. There are 4 number of eli
makes to this popular serial which
has delighted large audiences at other
places. Get interested in this attrac-
tion and follow it through to the end.
See the train wreck, the uncoup-
ling of cars and blowing up the bag
gage car, the hold-up and hand-to
hand fight in a blizzard. There will
not be a dull minute throughout the
entire serial. Tell your friends about
it. Friday night this thrilling serial
will be part of the fine programme
that has been arranged.-Adv.
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Training School at Lander
College. ~.

Rev. l.. D. Gillespie, executive Sec
retary, of Greenwood, has written us
that the Methodist Training School
will be conducted at Lander College,
June 1929. A very strong program
or course of instruction has been az
ranged. Those who attend will be
cared for in the College but are ex-
pected to take towels and bed linen
with them and also to pay Sl.Oo per
day (or part of day. for board ana
lodging. There will be a matrlculation
fee of S1.OO but no tuition. The hrst
meal served will be dinner Monday,
June23. The attendance upon this
school should be large as it offers ex-
ceptional advantages at nominal
expense. =
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saying that he loved to be invited
and to come back to Edgefeld, anc
he made the people feel in all that he
said and by his sincere manner, that
he meant what he said. His address
was full of fine thought, and Edge
field is proud of this great son of her
soil and descendant of Arthur SIM
kins. The Honorable Orlando Shep-
pard, also descendant, introduced
General Bonham, in happy talk of
a few minutes.
James o. Sheppard, who has lust
returned from overseas service in
France, and is descendant of Judge
Simkins, was called upon and made
a very interesting extemporaneous
speech on some of his impressions a.
broad, and his great joy at being a.
gain in old Edgefeld and among his
friends.
Mrs. Agatha Woodson gave an
original poem on the Edgefeld heroes
of to-day.
A collection of $500 was taken
and left with the church as a remun-
Grafton for its use.
Among the visitors from distance
we're General and Mrs. NJ. T.. Bou-
nam, Miss Aldrich, Mrs. J. r. Van
liver of Anderson; DR.. and Mrs. Du-
'andYoungblood, and Mr. and Mrs.
'ohn Cheatham and their children of |
he Winterseat section.
Although the gathering was good !
rowd, a majority of the persons
'resent were descendants of Judge
Arthur Simkins and their families.
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Stanmore 3. Townes Writes of
Returned Soldiers.
Dear A Adyerticer.

SlDear Advertiser:
!. The newspapers, magazines, week.
Z llys and monthlys continually ask
land discuss the question, "What are
we going to do with the returning
Isoldier?"
4 The Interrogation fairly smacks of
;Ilnsolence. That the soldier took care
LOT himself on the Western Front is
proof enough that he can take care
OF himself here. 1t is a bluff Of an
enterprise that will not give back to
a soldier his old job. But in case a
discharged soldier cannot get his
old position back, he is certainly able
to hold his own and compete with any
person that has his place.
1t is not expedient from an
economical standpoint to discharge
ar employe to give the returned SOL
der his old job. But if the employe
and the soldier are both capable and
|earnest there should be room for
both. If there is not room for both,
one of the two can certainly find
place if he has experience at his
trade or profession.
Why speak of sending the return
ed soldier to reclaimed farm lands?
He is free citizen and will choose
his own calling and environments in
every instance.
The returned soldier wants but
little help and no sympathy.
According to the Salvation Army,
"a man may be down but he's never
out" And the Salvation Army knows
For it was there on all occasions.
Let the returned soldier alone
ne will adjust himself.
Just suggestion to the soldier
Who may read this letter: There are
;ome good positions open in the gov
'rnrnent service-eight hours a day
md six days week. a
Your physical examination at the i
ime Of discharge will answer for the k
rrrr,v-s5v.;--''-:-----e +ha--ri1,il = =
urnish this information. =
The government pay is based on :
our experience and pluck. . .
S. B. TONNES. .
P. O. Box 100, v
Indian Head, Md. 7
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Rev. j. T. Littlejohn Writes
From Scranton.
Dear Brother Minis: 8

Dear Brother Minis: Es
Your paper has come this weel
laden with many good things from
"home."
The meeting at Trenton of the
Missionary societies of the End Di.
vision brings many happy memories
of other days.
Then the account of Children's
Day at dear old Rehoboth. Ny! how
l wish l could have been there i;tc
have heard the children speak ar6
sing, and to announce that dinner
will be served at the table and every
one is invited to dinner" Then the
shaking of hands with all the people,
what time it would have been for
me. s
would have met friends from
Edgefeld, Republican, Antioch, Red,
Hill, Gilgal, Plum Branch and Parks
vile. And that great dinner as ONLY,
Rehoboth people can serve. 1 raissss
my hat and make my politest bow to
all my friends in dear old Edgefield
and Mccormick counties. Ss
1 see too, you mention that son
is born to Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Little-
john. Yes sir. C. B. Jr., takes his
beauty from his grandfather, his
grandmother still has her beauty
We hope and pray that the little fel.
low will be great preacher some
day. II
]. T. Jr., has just finished his jun
or year at Furman University and is
now at Blue Ridge, N. c., attending1:
missionary conference. He will
inish at Furman next year and Will !,
20 to the Seminary at Louisville, Ky.,E
hen to China as missionary. sgk
Mr.. and Mrs. "Rose Cottage" aresf.
lappy in the work that God has CALI
ID them to. We have good church}s
nd a noble people to work with. Is
Pardon me, / did not mean to sayM
o much, but only wanted
zssrt.s, -i--s.lz9ssss f
May I sign
ROSE COTTAGE.
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CLEORA CULLINGS.
Cotton Looking Well. Good
Wheat Crop. Canning Out
fits Purchased. Desires ;
Telephone Line.

The farmers around here have a.
bout gotten out of the grass. Crops
are looking very well. Cotton is late
and small but in good growing con-
dition. There is some complaint of
poor stands of corn.
The wheat crop was very good, but
had too much rain while it was in
bloom to make heavy crop. Early
oats were fine where they were not
too badly thinned by the cold. Late
oats were badly killed by the cold
! and what were left were light and
sorry feed.
Mr.. Levi Quarles lost fine mule
last week, found it dead in the pas
ture.
Miss Ellie Minis is spending some
time with her sister, Mrs. L. R. Brun-
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Tompkins and
Judge N. L. Brunsou spent Sunday
with Mr.. w. P. Brunson.
The scarcity of labor is causing
several in this section to buy two
horse riding cultivators and they are
doing fine work. Do twice the amount
of work and do it better than one
horse plows.
The canning business is on the
boom in this community. Three new
canning outfits have been ordered in
;he last month and we are ordering
cans by the thousand. Some tried
canning vegetables last year and
we're so well pleased with it that more :.
ire trying it. Instead of being conin- =
ID to fried food through the zsis,tsTdy7, As,AtsssqTSdy7,
nd sffssoiru un a visit. 1sse, ;S 4,
platt Brunson sane home 2 LAST 81 II
,eek with his dschaige from ',sa tRe BE- Z z
avy. Talton Pr:ResseanSe- nome rom
he army two weeks ago. Bowles Nor
an and Tom Grifis who are with the
1st Division will be home soon. -
We are going to make another ef-
ort to get telephone line from
Idgefeld to Cleora this summer
Miss Hattie Brunson who has been
working in the Clerks office for some
ime has come home for the summer.
SUBSCRIBER.
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Miss Florence Minis Enter
tains. :

Miss Florence Minis entertained at
a patriotic tea Friday evening in hon
or of Miss Hortense Marshall of Bos-
ton. About twenty girls. and boys
were present. The pergola, lighted
and decorated in flags, red white and
blue paper and flowers, formed q
bower under which six tables were
set. A four course dinner was served.
Before and after dinner the guests
played and sang. This was the second
affair given in honor of Miss Mar
shall.
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Reception for Miss Marshall.

On Thursday evening Miss Ruth
Tompkins entertained at delightful
party in honor of Miss Hortense Mar
shall of Boston, Mass.
The evening was pleasant and the
yard, porch and halls were filled with
the guests entertaining themselves
with progressive conversation.
Several out of town guests were
present and number of returned
students. At the conclusion of the
evening, delightful block cream and
Icakes were served.