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i THE Rorwn & ILCR (WRITTEN FOR TUB CHAPTER XXL 'ITH thoir tours intermingling, Mr. and Mrs. Edrones and Her wero stationed in tho drawing room disoussing tho terrible calamity whioh bad bofallen one BO near and dear to the heart of caoh. ?'It appears aa though our Hea venly Father is an unjust God to! thus forsake us in our time of grief and affliction and to permit an inno cent lad to Buffer such intense agony as Arnold must undergo. Why should bo bo compolled to accept this misery and humiliation ? He is innocent, and has committed no crime to deserve such treatment. I almost ceaso to place faith in such a God and religion," cried tho heart broken Her. "Her, darling, you must not be come so discouraged. Remember, dear, that there is hopo as long as lifo remains. You must not speak thus concerning our kind Heavenly Father, "who is all goodness and mercy. Ho is a loving and just God and does all things for tho welf?re of his children, though it is fre quently difficult for us to realizo this fact. Thc Great Ruler pursues His plans in various ways which wo aro unable to comprehend. No doubt Ho will, in this instance, free our | innocent Arnold and not permit him to suffer such ti death. We must patiently await the arrival of that time and trust in tho Almighty God, who loves and blesses us all. I am confident that all things will termi nate according to our desires," re plied Mr. Edrones. "Father, dear, your words aro in deed comforting. I shall continue to trust in God, for He manifests His wonders in miraculous ways, and I am confident that Arnold will yet be free. God will not permit an innocent lad to suffer such a dcatli| of shaine and humiliation. My cour age is renewed, and I shall endeavor not to again become disheartened. We shall hope and pray that Ar nold's innocence may be acknowl edged by all in the course of time," said Her. "Is there no plan that we can de vise to assist in revealing to the pub lie thc fact that my beloved son now suffers for tho sina of which h< is not guilty?" questioned Mrs. Edrones. "I know," Her suddenly ejacu lated ; "perhaps I have gained the key to Arnold's freedom. Remem ber the testimony of Mr. Hollis Johnson, the depot agent. Ho de scribed a stranger, who boarded the train on the same evening that Irby was killed. We must endeavor to find that man. If our trials provo successful Arnold may bc freed; if unsuccessful ho must die." Her shuddered as she thought of what would happen should they fail to discover the correct person. "We shall pursue your plans, lier, for nothing shall be left undone to assist in unraveling this mystery. What will likely enable UH to find tho desired man ?" asked Mrs. Edrones. "Why, to advertise, of course," exclaimed lier. "Yes, I would willingly spend the last penny of my wealth and dio a pauger rather than suffer my pre cious son to receive this unjust pun ishment. I place my entire estate in lier's hands. What are my thou sands worth in comparison to my son's honor and reputation ? If money can assist in proving his inno cence he Rhall be free ero long," < <>t tinned Mr. Edrones. The following advertisement was published in all of the important] newspapers of San Francisco, New York, Philadelphia. Cincinnati, Chicago, Washington, St. Louis, Haleigh, Charleston, Memphis, Co lumbia, Atlanta, and all of tho other principle cities of the United States : ON THE KV UNINO of December 24th, 1880, a man hoarded tho west-hound passengor, No. 8t, at M O'clock. Thill man was about six foot in height, rnthor slender, apparently woighlng nix,nt one hundred and forty pounds. His lace was covered with a long, (tandy bonni, ?liniitiv st reaked with gray, and his huir WAS long and curly, the same -hade or his heard. His left nun was missing, and he was evidently a traveling agent, for he carried two small ?'rms. Anyone answering to the above description will pfoase telegraph Miss lier Stephens, 114 Ma].le Aveline, in tho etty of lionnetshurgh and the state ol --. "y responding Immediately yon will confer a great favor upon un afflicted And heart broken family. Korthosnko of Buffering human Hy do not delay, but answer at once, (l'lense copy in all COUIlly papers.) During this period of sorrow and affliction Her refused to enter society or receive any company savo hei confidential friend, George Galloway, and a few of her most intimate lady friends. Georgo proved a great comfort to her in her hour of trial, for she confided in him most im plicitly, lie brought messages from the unfortunate Arnold and delivered missives to him from his beloved lier. George was over kind and at tentive to her, rendering her any possiblo assistance ; but, with all of the love and sympathy bestowed upon tho heart-broken Her, by her friends and loved ones, it did not suffi co to destroy her grief. Sho beeamo paler and thinner day by day, while the bloom of health van ished from her cheeks, and tho accustomed beauty faded from her brow, and in ita stead there settled a melancholy expression. ICE sr ? Ki nwt- i-; Coi i-.ii lt. I jWnWMWirWfllflinilfWII MflfcHBHiofflllBt' hWfffiyVtu ' I' appears as though nothing oan freo him. This strain is terrible. 0 God, givo me strength to bear this heart-rending affliotion. It seems as though this trial will out my vital chords in twain. I believe 1 shall surely become insane unless thero is a ohango. My Arnold must undergo unjust and severe punish ment. Would to God that I could suffer in his stead !" Her shuddered and clasped her hands tightly together in extreme agony as the thought of that awful tragedy passed through her youthful mind. Sho frequently remained in solitude, silently lamenting her late. Almost a month had transpired since tho trial, and still no clue to assist in proving Arnold's innocence had been obtained and no reply to tho advertisement had been received, but finally ono day Mr. Edrones walked into the drawing room and handed tho following telegram to Her: 12G North Hroad Street, San Francisco, Cal., Feb. 28, 1890. To Miss Her Stophons, 114 Maplo Avenue, Bonnetsburgh, -: Saw advertisement. Will gladly offer all possible assistance. Reuben II. Prue. "Thank God ! Perhaps Arnold may yet bo freed," cried Her, ber heart overflowing first with joy and then misgivings and fears. Still, for the first time sinco tho occurrence of that awful tragedy, a smile played lightly over her lips and brow. "Permit mo to pursue tho journey May I, father?" Her softly whispered. "No, my daughter, I can never think of consenting for you to entor upon such an errand. Hut I haven't time to chat ; I must be off, as I have a few preparations to make before entering upon my task, and the cab is about due, ' said tho eld erly gentleman. "Allow me to go, for it will afford mo inexpressible pleasure to be enabled to offer Arnold some assist ance in this hour of affliction and need. The plan is mino and I mus! go alone. For some reason I fee that a portion of Arnold's suffering is due to me, for ho is accused ol this crime on account of his devo tion manifested toward me. Ile ii innocent, and I desire to assist in re vealing the fact to the public, assure you that I will do all in ra] power to freo him. Pleaso gran my request and permit mc to pursu this pleasant task, for I really wisl to go." And he was unable to resist he entreaties as those pleading browi eyes gazed earnestly into his with J erod face. "You shall go, Her, if it is you desire. I know of no one to whor I would moro willingly entrust th i all important errand, for I am sur you will leave nothing undono tba might assist in solving this mystery Remember, darling, the lifo of a innocent lad rests on this tiny thread and if it is severed all hopes ar gone, for bo must die. Go immc diately and make speedy preparr tions, for thc cab is due erelong." Her had just completed her to lette and stood facing a mirror i tho hall-way, tying her veil, whe thc cab rolled up in front of "Sunn Side." Sho hastily bade her paren a fond adieu, and ere long her fori was engulfed in tho cab and she dil appeared from view. Mr. Kdrones watched tho vehic roll away until it appeared as a tir speck before his vision ; then imm diately afterward he :?.'.l upon h knees and clasped his hands tight together in the agony of prayer. I pleaded with God that Ho migl deliver the innocent Arnold from tl awful calamity which had befalh him. On this occasion Ilor appeared a brighter and moro cheerful mo< than she had been for many mont past, and her courage was somowh renewed ; but her happiness w intermingled with fears. Her jon ney was long and tiresome ; yet s enjoyed it, for she realized that s might thus gain tho key to her lovo freedom. Finally sho arrived at h destination and obtained a cab the station. Sho was convey through the bustling streets of S Francinco and to a small cottaj The driver drew reins at tho gal way and Ilor bounded from tho c and approached the dwelling. T' lovely children were playing on t lawn and appeared quite happy they chatted merrily with each otb When Her entered the yard 1 younger child, apparently a tot about three years, shyly hid hors behind tho clustering vinos tl clung to tho veranda, and was > tirely obscured from viow. 1 elder remained quito ?tili, gazi boldly at Her, as if to say, "You i a strange- to mo. Who aro you, a what will you have?" "Good evening, my little la* Aro you Mr. Reuben Prue's dauj ter ?" questioned Her, as she gen toyed with ono of the child's gob locks. "Yes, ma'am ; 1 am Stella Pru replied tho little girl. ? ??? ... ? I ! I ? I - "Is your father in ? If so, please inform him* that a lady desiree n short interview with him" ?on? tinned lier. "All right, ma'am ; just walk right in and father will be present in a moment." The little girl ushered the way through the lengthy ball into a oozy apartment, the walls of whioh were embellished with the fruits of art. Pictures of various kinds and sixes were observed all around. Ere long a gentleman entered the room, and, from the desoription of Mr. Johnson, she immediately recog nized this person as the one of whom she was in search. Her introduced herself, inquiring whether she had discovered the deaned man and the ono who had responded to her advertisement. Mr. Pruo informed her that ho was the person she sought and would willingly offer any possible information or assist ance. "Do you remember boarding the cars at Bennetsburgh on the evoning of December 24, 1889, at 8 ofclook? Well j on this same evening Prof. Irby Wallace, of Windervillo, was killed, and Mr. Arnold Edrones is accusod of the crime. Though he is innocent, he is sentenced to bc hanged in April. Evidences are against .him and no proof of his innocence can be obtained. Mr. Johnson, tho depot agent, informed the court that only one man (a stranger) boarded tho train at Ben netsburgh, and I advertised for the purpose of finding the desired man. You responded to this advertise ment, and, thinking perhaps you are able to offor valuable information that might assist in unraveling this mystery, I appear before you to-day. For tho sake of a heart-broken fam ily do not withhold anything," said Her. "Quite a handsome gentleman, apparently a man of prominence and wealth, boarded the train after thc cars had rolled up in front of tho depot and just before the departure of the train. This man entered thc coach on tho loft hand side (you know the depot is on tho right) and came around and chattod with mo s moment. Ile introduced himself af Prof. Irby Wallace, and told mo thal ho was bound for Winderville. ] told him that I was also destined foi that city and hoped to see something more of him. He thanked mo ver) kindly. Just at this time the trail pulled out of Bennetsburgh at quite i rapid rate and Prof. Wallace wulkce through the coaeh and out on tin platform. This was tho last I sav of him. I was in the smoking ca at this time, but immediately afte completing my smoke, 1 returnei to the passenger coach. I, as yoi must already know, am a travelinj agent, and on tho following oveniiij arrived at Windervillo and spent th* night there as I intended. Befor going to tho hotel I passed som moments pleasantly at the depo' chatting with an old friend," sai Mr. Prue. "Arnold is not guilty ! I hav obtained proofs of his innocenci How is it possible to arrive at an other conclusion when you have e kindly offered mo this information Of course, when Irby Wallace er terod tho train on the opposite si<] from where Arnold was seen, and r Wallace was observed by you in tl car until after the train had departe from Bennetsburgh, and then ye saw Irby walk out on the platfor and disappear from view, Arnold di not commit tho murder. From the facts it is evident that Prof. Walla? was killed by tho train. Thar God, my trip has proved successfu By it I have gained an innoce; man's freedom. Mr. Prue, we a greatly indobted to you for yo valuable information. What a your charges ?" asked the delight lier. "Well, ma'am, not one centshal accept, save my expenses to Bo netsburgh. If you desire mo to i turn with you I shall gladly do and provo to tho public Mr. Edrom innocenco and savo him frc that death. Aninnoccnt man h unjustly suffered intenso misen cried Mr. Prue. On the following afternoon UH two boarded tho train at San Fri cisco en roHto to Honnotsburg Whon they arrived at "Sunny Sid Mr. Frank Fd rones met them at 1 door-way and lier threw both ar around his neck and kissed li fondly as she exclaimed, "( father ! wo have proved Amol innocence and ere long ho shall free." "And my son did not lutero your letters. I am confident that would never have committed so f a deed. The public havo discovc the guilty man. Ho was ono Prof. Wallace's bitterest orien and forged your name, passed Arnold and destroyed your lett Ile has been arrested, and Jenkins recognized him the mom he saw him. Tho man confessed guilt and gave his name as Cha Finley. Ho declared that ho ! committed tho deed and rejoiced Prof. Wallace's unhappiness, for had envied Irby of any pleat that might fall to his lot and dono all in his power to add to sorrows of the unfortunate n Hero is a note found on Fini person." Mr. Edrones handed Irby's ti sago to Her. It was tho first i FOR HARNESS atones. ?tod you w?i be twtoulshod You can burn youri Powder, etc., or yoi with Steam or Hot only one proper Va scald and that is by Mexican Mustang It gives immediate relio J linen cloth, eaturato it wit loosely upon tho wound, idea what an excellent ron you. kavo tried it. Ar fi WI TIP Ii you havo i rUfVL. Ilr. other poultry Liniment. It Li t ull'. I a BTANUAJ sive ho had written entreating lier to in ?orin him of her reason for re-4 turning the ring without any ex planation. Largo toura rolled down Iler'B cheeks after BIIO had completed reading tho tiny noto and placed it away in her escretoirc, -thinking of the sad fate of Irby Wallace. An affidavit from Mr. Prue was presented to tho judge and Arnold was permitted to leave jail on his recognizance. Immediately after Arnold had de parted from that cruel cell in which ho had been confined so many long weeks, ho returned to his aged pa rents and beloved Her, who awaited his arrival with great anxiety and fond anticipation. Ho heard from tho lips of his lier the story of how sho had gained his freedom. When she had revealed all to the one she loved so dearly, he grasped both of her soft, white hands within his broad palms, as ho softly whispered, "Her, darling, I can never tender sufficient thanks to you for deliver ing me from such a death. I trust that all barriers between us aro re moved. May I continue to claim you as mino ?" She did not answer, but, as he gazed into thoso lovely brown eyes, he beheld in their depth an inex pressible tenderness and realized that her heart was his and only his. "I deserve no praise, for all is due to Mr. Prue," Her at last replied as she gazed upon his wasted features. Mr. Prue would accept nothing for his services, but returned homo happier than be had been for years. Ere long Arnold Edrones and Her Stephens were happily married and his life-long wish was fulfilled. Ho at last gained the heart and hand of Her Stephens, and expe rienced tho joy of leading ber, as his bride, to tho hymenial altar. When the next trial occurred tho commonwealth's attorney entered a nole pro8oqui of tho case, and Arnold returned to bis patient and devotod wife, who anxiously awaitod his arrival. (Tho End.) Candidato for Adjutant Goncral Arrested. Charleston, S. C., August L-George Douglass Kouso, candidato for Adjutant and Inspector Gouoral, was arrested to night on charges proferrcd by County Jailor Craddick of dring a pistol' at a mooting of bis club. J. C. Vonsanton and J. J. Chalk woro likowiso arrested for attempting to assault House Tho troublo started just as tho club mooting adjourned. According to House tho op posing faction jumped on bim with tho idoa of doing him personal injury, whon ho was forcod to defend himself. Graddiok claims that ho soized tho pis tol just in timo to prevent serious troublo and tho weapon was discharged whoa ho was scutlling with Kouao for its posses sion. Tho thrco prisoners woro released on bond. There has boon bitter fooling in tho club, although thc outbreak to night was l ho first of tho campaign. Reduced Rates Via Southorn Railway. Asheville, N. C.-Society of Amorican Florists and Ornamental Ilorticultural ists, August 10-22, ono foro. Dates of salo August 17-10, inclusive; linal limit August 25. Hil mingham, Ala.-National Baptist Convention, colored, September 17-24, ono faro. Dates of sale Soptombor 11-17, inclusive; final limit Soptombor 27. Clemson, S. 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All drucgiats have $1.00 bottles of Wine of Cardui. lui,iiisuii.mil mmBwwmvmmmwmm ANNOUNCEMENTS. .^"Candidates' auiiouuoeinents will Ni pub llihod unti! the |)i hilary election for Throe Hol lars. PAYAULK ix AD VASOS. Don't ask us to credit you! Cards not to exceed six lines. FOK REPRESENTATIVES. I announce myself a oandldate for the House of Represe uta ti ve?, subject to tbe Democratic primary. LEWIS J. KINO. Tbe frieuds of JAM KS W. BKAKDKN hereby announce bim * oandldate for'the Houso of Repr?sentatives, subject to the action of the Democratic party iu the primary election. The many friends of Du. E. C. DOYLE respectfully announce him as a candi date for tho llonso of Representatives, subject to the action of the Democratic party in the primary election. The friends of COL. K. A. THOMPSON hereby announce him a oandldate for re-election to thc House of Representa tives, subject to the action of the Demo cratic party iu thc primary election. The friends of HON. W. M. BKOWN an nounce bim a candidate for re-election to the House of Representatives, subject to the act ion of tho Democratic party tn the primary eleotion. FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION. I hereby announce myself a oandldate for County Superintendent of Education, subject to tim action of the Democratic primary, and at the request of my frieuds pledge myself to run tho race to a finish. V. F. MARTIN. I ming solicited by friends, I hereby an nounce myself a candidate .'.or ro-elootion as Superintendent of Education for Oco uoe county, subjoct to the action of the Democratic party iu the primary eleotion. C. L. CRAIG. Tho friends Of WM. M. FENNELL an nounce him a candidate for County Su perintendent of Education, subject to the aotion of the Democratic party in the primary eleotion. FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE. \ heroby announce myself a candidate for Judge of Probate in tho coming elec tion, subjoct to the rules of tho Demo cratic party of South Carolina. J. E. HENDRIX. The friends of D. A. SMITH respectfully announco him a candidate for re-elect ion to the office of Judge of Probate of Coo nee county, subjoct to the aotion of the Domocratio party in the primary eleotion. FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR. Hoing solioitcd to mako tho raco for County Supervisor, subject to tho aotion of the Domooratio party in the primary eleotion, I heroby anuouueo myself a candidate for said of lice. L. H. V. HOBSON. The many frionds of S. C. SMITH re spectfully announce him as a candidate for County Supervisor, subjeot to tho aotion' of the Domociatio party in tho primary oloction. Tho frionds of W. S. PRICHARD heroby announce him a candidate for County Supervisor, subjoct to the action of tho Democratic party in the primary eleotion. I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Supervisor, subjeot to the action of the Domocratio party in the primary olection. W. M. Conn. I hereby announce myself as a candi date for County Supervisor, subject to tho aotion of the Democratic party in tho primary eleotion. EDWARD GANTT. The many frionds of S. M. POOL re spectfully announce him a candidato for re-election to tho office of County Super visor, subjoct to tho action of tho Demo cratic party in the primary eleotion. Tho many frionds of D. FRANK MCAL ISTER heroby announce him as a candi date for County Supervisor, subject to tho action of tho Domooratio party in the primary election. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. Tho many frionds of J. W. LYLKS hereby announco him as a candidate for County Commissioner, subjoct to tho action of tho Domocratio party in the primary eleotion. We aro authorized to announce D. E. NICHOLSON as a candidate for County Commissioner, subject to tho action of tho Democratic party iu tho primary election. Tho many frionds of GEO ROE M. WHITE respectfully announce him a candidate for County Commissioner, subject to the action of tho Democratic party in the primary elect ion. Boing solicited to make tho race for County Commissioner of Oconee, I heroby anuounco myself for said office, subject to tho aotion of the Domocratio primary. John R. Zachary. The frionds of J. M. HUNNICUTT re spectfully announce him a candidate for County Commissioner, subject to the rules governing tho Domooratio primary. The frionds of DANIEL J. MORGAN heroby announce bim a candidate for County Commissioner, subjeot to tho aotion of the Democratic party in the primary election. . Tho many frionds of NATHANIEL PHIL LIPS respectfully announco him as a can didate for County Commissioner, subject to tho aotion of the Democratic party in tho primary olection. Being solicited to make the raco for County Commissioner of Oconee, I hereby announce myself a candidate for said ellice, subject to the. ad ion of the Democratic party in tho primary election. E. P. WOOD. FOR TREASURER. Tho friondB of J. H. BARNETT re spectfully announce him as a candidate for Treasurer of Oconeo oounty, sub joct to tho action of tho Democratic party in the primary eleotion. Tho friends of P. H. ISRKLL heroby announco him as a candidate for Treas urer of Oconoo county, subject to the action of tho Domocratio party in the primary oloction. At tho solicitation of a few frionds, and from an inclination of my own, I am a candidato for Treasurer of Oconee county, subject to the Democratic pri mary. Jos. C. ALEXANDER. The many frionds of J. R. KAY re spectfully announco him a candidate for County Treasurer, subject to the action of the Democratic party in the primary olection. FOR COUNTY AUDITOR. Tho frionds of J. P. KEKSE hereby an nounco him a candidato for County Auditor, subjoct to tho action of the Domocratio party in thu primary eleotion. Tho frionds of CAIT. A. H. ELLISON horoby announce him as a candidate for County Auditor, subject to tho aotion of the Democratic party in tho ensuing pri mary eleotion. FOR CONGRESS. We aro authorized to announco R. F. SMITH a candidate for Congress to repre sent tho Third South Carolina District, subjeot to tho aotion of the Domooratio voters in tho approaching primary olec tion. Wo aro authorized to announco HON. GEO. E. PRINCE as a candidato fo?* Con gress from tho Third Congressional Dis trict, subject to the aotion of tho Domo oratio party in the primary eleotion. Wo are authorized to announce WYATT AIKKN as a candidate for Congress from the Third Congressional District, subjoct to tho action of the Domocratio primary oloction. Wo aro heroby authorized to announce HON. ISAAC II. MCCALLA as a candidate for me,ebei of CongToss from tho Third Congressional Distriot, subjeot to the aotion of tho Domooratio primary. Tho many frionds of MAJOR WM. J. STRIIILINO hereby announce bim a can didate for Congress from tho Third Con gressional District, subjoct to the action of tho Dc moe rut ie party in tho primary olection. --T. E. Stribling, Esq., is our regular soliciting agent at Seneoa. no is author ised to receive subscriptions, advertise ments, etc., and rcooipt for same. We c. nu mend him to OMI pat t ons. An unknown negro was lynobed at San Antonio,Pasco county. Fla., on July 81, for assault on a white woman. His body was riddled with bullets. Or ?nail St ?tata to O. Wo bur?. haadWd Or. Moffatt'? TaVBTHINA (Taethio Md tr?d? aa a proprietary loaloiae, and oar trade ta tl I BOW amount to two or Utrea hundred frote par year, whloh MTins to tba mother? ot the country, for they cay nolhti ?aa ot Qtaiooiaa a? qctokly th? trouble* ityMaa| toja FOR SALK BY J. W. BE PRIMARY, ACADEMIC, CC Preparen for Junior Class in all Colleges, cal Studies. Pupils boarded in private with attendant evils. Kaoh one has t EXPENSES MODERATE. Write for par JD. W. BI FURMAN U GREENVII WILL BEGIN TUE NEXT SESSION 1902. Location convenient aud t loa/iing to B. A. and M. A. degrees. Fu accommodations. For details apply to tin 20-30 CLEMSON ^ FULL COURSES IN AGRICUL AND IN TEXTILE 500 students last session. Expenses for oi (?gr* SEND FOR ILLUSTRi HENRY ?.i)-3o ... ...COLEMAN-WAGENER I (SUCCESSOR TO C. 808 KING STREET. SHELF HARDWAF .... AGENT! Buckeye Howers, Brlnley F -II OFFU George A. Wagener, President; Georg Ball, .Secretary ? KE*"*CORRKSI'OHDISNOE SOLICITED. THE USE OF COTTON SEED OIL AS | FOOD. How H Came Into General Use and Why it Gained in Popularity-lt ls Safe and Wholesome. From the earliest Bible times to the present duy nations of the countries surrounding the Mediterranean have made the oil of the olive one of their principal articles of diet. It ls used In all cooking operations and replaces the butter and lard of the nations In north ern Europe. There ls no question but what a pui 3 vegetable oil ls a most useful and healthy article of diet. We never read of dyspepsia and troubles of a similar nature among the people of the Levant, doubtless because the fat taken as a necessary part of a well regulated diet is always taken as a. pure vegetable oil. In our own coun try up to within the last few years oil has been used but little as an ar ticle of diet, except by Europeans who have made their homes in our midst. We have clung to the traditions of our Saxon ancestors and used the hard fats prepared from hogs and cattle. The people of this country are beginning to realize their mistake. Throughout our southern States we have trees, small it is true, but great In numbers, which produce a fruit far more wonderful than the olive, we refer to our cotton plant, its Aber clothes the world, Its seed yields an oil which is unrivaled In sweeTT?ess and purity by the finest product of the pressed olive. Colton seed oil was refined in small quantities prior to the Civil war. It found Its way to Europe and came back In fancy bottles mixed with olive oil. In the early 80's the production of the oil increased rapidly. Great quantities Anding their way to Chicago In mys teriously marked packages, the contents of which properly blended with other material, traveled all over the world tn the form of lard. About the year 1887 lt was discovered that the amount of lard shipped from Chicago greatly exceeded the weight of all the hogs received and an Inves tigation was Instituted by Congress which brought forth the information that the product of the cotton seed was entirely unobjectionable as an article of diet and liable to be preferred by many to that of the hog. For various reasons our people have always been prejudiced against the oil itself, though eating large quantities of lt in the form of lard compound. This preju dice is no doubt largely due to the faulty refining methods used by many of the manufacturers who turned out an oil of unpleasant flavor which gave off very disagreeable odors In cooking. Modern science has shed Its rays on this great product of our section and thc oil is now produced in enormous quantities, absolutely free from odor and flavor and almost colorless. Shipped In barrels lt finds Its way Into the larg est bake shops of the country, where lt takes the place of many tons of lard and butter. Packed in hermltlcally sealed cans it is Invading kitchens of our best familled. It is making friends everywhere. The greatly extended use of cotton seed oil in the household has added greatly to the wealth of our farm ers by making a sure market for all the seed which they can produce. This rapid Increase In the use of the oil has only been made possible by Improved refining methods which were the re sults of long, patient and expensive ex periments by the leading company in the business. Such experiments could only be made by the combined re sources centered In a large corporation which can command the needed brains and materials and furnish the neces sary money outlay to conduct expen sive experiments on a practical scale. The farmer of the south has no better friend than the large companies who are daily striving to Improve the prod uct of his cotton seed and extend the use of cotton seed oil as a food product, and the most successful of these com panies in the manufacture of these products ls thc Southern Cotton Oil Company, whose works are at Savan nah, Ga., and who have headquarters and general ofUces In Columbia, S. C., Savannah, Ga., Atlanta, Ga., and Char lotte, N. C., any of which will gladly furnish information. Dots (rom Tamassee. Tama8sce, August 4.-We aro still having plenty of rain and crops aro look ing wolf. Road working is the order of tho day. I suppose wo will have good roads now, as the road outfit bas got to work, and the overseers have been at 'ork this wook on somo of tho roads about here. Mr. II. J. B. Grogan has been at work this wook, and made a chango in the road noar Grant's mill. Well, tnat is enough about the roads. As there is so much talk about the roads and road working I noed not say any more. The school at Flat shoals is on a boom to what lt has been for some years, but that is what wo need-botter sohools and longer terms. Flat Shoals school will perhaps run until March, and that will be much better than a throe months' term. lie v. D. P. Boardon has been holding a meeting at nights this week at Flat Shoals, but the rain has caused small congregations. Ile was assistod by the Rev. D. T. Hayes and James Bearden part of the time. Miss Minnie Vaughn, of near Westmin ster, was visiting at her grandfather's, Mr. Mason Duncan's, but has gone home. B. P. Tn K COUBIKR and the Atlanta Consti tution and the Home and Farm one year for the sum of $2. Cms Cftoltrt-fnftntan, DI/irrh?M,Dy??nUry, and the Bow?) Trouble? of Children of Any Mg: Aids DhjMlioN. Regulate? the Bowel?, Strengthen* . m*i lu^U. the Child and Makes j at irragftsts, TEETHING EASY. J. MOPPBTT, M. O.. ST. LOUIS. MO. ATLANTA, tl?,, Ko?. I?. 1900. Powder*) ?Tor ilse? Ita flrtt Introduction to Ul? rabila Caa ataadllr lu m a? M fl (rom J**" to j-r until our ord.ra tat TVrT.tr^oa ?TW.UO? ot Ita m.rtt and th? ??tl?faction it ?g io ?rT?otttall/ counteract. Ut? ?ff?cU ol th? lumaw'l LB 3?RANKIN DBTJO CO.. W1M ILL, WALHALLA, S. C. lt FOR BOYS HUD GIRLS. ILLEGIATE, MUSIC, ART. Thoroughness and wide ranice of Classi nomos-no crowding in boarding halls ho co m fort and safety of home life, ticulars to President, CHARDSON, Pendleton, B? C. NIVERSITY, ? ON WEDNESDAY, 8EPTEMBER 17, lealthful. Courses of study elective or ll corps of instructors and ampio mess > President, A. P. MONTAGUE, LL. D. ^ COLLEGE. ? ^"??v---asa? TURE. IN MECHANIC ARTS, ! ENGINEERING. DO year for free tuition students, $100.42. ATED CATALOGUE. _?$ S. HARTZOG, President, Clemson Coll?ge, S. C. 4fi???l??tK^filfllSiK$ ?6y0Qlf MQtStf <rt?tQwfift?fce^?fc?KffiB IARDWARE COMPANY.? P. POPPENHEIM.) .CHARLESTON, S. C. XE A SPECIALTY. ? FOR lows, Oliver Chilled Plows. ?a; nw -aai o Y. Coleman, Vioe President; I. G. ti and Treasurer. %\ Bopt. 10, '02. Jj -THE Mutual Life Insurance Company OF NEW YORK. OLD, SAFE AND RELIABLE. See .1 AH. M. MONS, May 20-02. Resident Agent. Dr. G. C. Probst, DENTIST, Walhalla, S. C. Office Over C. W. Pitohford Co.'s ; : : Store, : ; : HOURS : 8.30 A. M. TO 1 p. M. AND 2 TO 0 Pa M? M arch 24. 1808. DrVWaF.Austin, DENTIST, SENECA,.S. C. OFFICE OATS : MONDAYS, THURS DAYS, FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS. January 15,1001. WM. J. STRIBLINO. } { R. L. HBRNDOM. & Attorn ey s-At-Law, WALHALLA, S. C. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVKN TO ALL BUSI NESS ENTRUSTED TO Tn KM. January 6, 1808. News from Tugaloo. Tugaloo, August 4.-Crop condi tions aro excellent in this section. We have recently had an abundance of rain, which has caused all vegeta tion to take on a fresh and luxuriant appearance. Now is a good time to sow turnip seed ; sow while a season is in tho ground and secure a good stand. Our enterprising merohants, W. L. Thomas and Levis Knox, mado P. business trip to Toccoa last week. Miss Janio Crawford, a charmingly beautiful little lady, of Newry, was visiting in this community last week. Miss Janio is real popular here. Miss Mario Sam Messer, of Wes ter, has been here on a visit to her numerous friends, who are always glad to see hor. Prof. N. W. Macaulay has re opened his school at South Union and it is in a fino and ilouishing con dition. We are informed that there is a very beautiful young lady from Texas visiting in this community and wo presumo it is true, as our esteemed young friend, Lovis Knox, is making quotidian visits in that dircotion. Lev. is sure a good judgo of beauty. Mr. Rea and Mrs. N. W. Macaulay mado a short visit to Long's Hill last week. Mr. J. J. Johnson and wife, of tho Oakway section, visited at Long's Hill yesterday. Mrs. T. D. Long has a sunflower stalk in her gardon that has thirty sovon well developed flowers on it. We expect to tako in the reunion at Greenville this weok, wbore wo hope to meet many of our old com rades and have an all round good time. 'Rah for Jake Cook ! L. Negro Assailant Lynched. Camden, Ark., July 81.-Reports have roached boro of tho lynching Saturday night of Lee Newton, a nogro, by a mob of 25 men in tho Cornie bottoms, 'Colum bia county, about 25 miles from Mag nolia and away from telegraphic com munication. The nogro was caught in the room of two young ladies, daughters of a prominent family in the eastern part of that county, about a month ago. Their screams frightened him away. Twico he escaped from oustody. Ho wan captured onco at Bernice, Iowa, and came near hoing lynched there, and was last captured with blood hounds and was put in ohains. Newton was in tho hands of the ofucors being taken to Mag nolia, just when the men overpowered thom. The body was out down by ShorifT Warren, of Colombia oounty Sun day noon.