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&0rial m Zid*d b* MiSS LOUI3C tema NETTIXS T*U airj A 4>< <*?"*?. t, . ^ry murk of h*?d and wwit;1 k?M.pt? herefooted. rM**, gaunt. vluK by hU every truit, ?l T las born tor better fate,? P*r?hed- behind -the] , ?md??. whor8 he K"ke<1 th? , lrbJt' Mm with an holster'* poet. | '<?, "V1"" <""? cottaK? * bt i'TuI home amid the wood, .'Put boy o?plel??d? Wheu Toilet. S4 "drove 'u* out by "wo"1 end ; .!}" S!'w'u field* my dither died, ^J,| was my brother tried, _l mother Mimk from wan deapalr. kT<* "'u"?re',? ? know wher?l ? ?hlle he epake, no tear or eob i^Jled bl? boaom'B lmnoat throb; every muscle in hlB face, R !very eye-glance bore the trace iron will and* steadfast'. nerve, * win not from their purpoee awerve; . nd go impressed, gave him mine! host . , ? 1th quick assent the asked-for post. Ud well the youngster, from, the 1 l I I srformed bin duties* every part; - ^ BtHllB bad never bo been swept, , weH the colts and horses kept, since the day,. when Andrew here Bg&u as holster his career, ? nd bad be time, unasked he would ork round the house, at what he could. hut since the British troops had come i fto the town, with fife and drum, ad since the officers of grade nelr quarters at the Inn had made e kept the horses day and night, jf he loathed their very sight, ?or would he deign a word or look m British servants, groom or cook! lone day an Ensign at the Inn jme down the stairs with rattling din [pon the porch, where by a rap [e awoke a comrade from his nap, o whom he said: "Come with me, Kean,~ ind take a stroll around the green: will '."said Kean, "so soon I cau, clean my shoes, find boy or man! " \ He rang the bell, no servant came; [e rang again, 'twas juBt the same;, 'he third time came mine host, whose call rought Andrew thither from his stall. told- he .should clean the JEnsignls i allocs hie boy Replied: "Ask what you I choose, ..-7^. Vv ;,,v *.? '? Ind 1 obey; but this to do must refuse, whate'er ensue!" ? ? * ? * * % ? ' ? ?? . 4 . ' ' 'Hear but that youthful rebel do!' ?he irate Ensign called; he drew is sword and with it cut a whack [cross the daring youngster's back; le, jumping by one sudden bound, / ?nd stretching forth his hand on hif?h' " . > icclaimed, while wildly flashed his eye: 'Through you of all my kin bereft, ?n orphan-boy midst strangers! left, ?hough, powerless now, obliged to ? bear >ur gross abuse, by heav'n I swear shall yet, ? yet avenge my w'xong, rhen grown to manhood, ripe and strong That men shall tell In yearn from now ; How Andrew Jackson kept hi* vow ! ' v "And uh ho called mo, strong and loud, Ho broke athwart the gathering crowd, Ami loavlig neither clue nor trace, For ever vanished from the place. Soon, too, hi# inem'ry died with all Who knew him there and heard hln call, Till after flVe and thirty years, It was revived to lips and ears. "When from the Mississippi's mouth The news was borne through North aud 8outh, flow Andrew Jackson there and the To glorlouB vlct'ry leek bin men. And utruck t ho British 1-lon a blow That laid IiIb pride for ever low; Aud all the world acknowledged . now : That Andrew Jackson kept his vow! . ' . ' ! "So he avenged hlu kindred's wrong, When grown to manhood, ripe and strong, Yet was there not upon his score Against his foes on* grievance more,~~ < The blow dealt, by the Ensign Kean. Whose hoots he had refused to clean? Yea! aud this day brought him as well Amends for that, as I will tell: "For when the battle's din wtis hushed And past the lines, with vlct'ry flushed, The Chieftain rode, ho reached a spot, Where on a stretcher's blood-stain ed cot The Britons' second In .command Lay pierced with balla through thlg' and hand, 'TwtU Kean, the Ensign,- ? General now. J The causfc of Andrew Jackson's vow. Forthwith he had him from the spot Borne to some safe and sheltering J OOt, And bade his surgqoji to attend The wounded, as lie would his friend. Yea! when relieved from duty's caro Oft as he could, he would repair To Kean's abode, and with him bide And see his ev?ry want supplied. "But when, restored from wound an malm, The Englishman to Jackson came To thank for his care once more, Before he sailed to Albion's shore ? Then Jackson said to him: 'Not I Deserve your thanks, but 'God on high, ? T'~ Who by H1b Mercy made it true That I have been revenged^jon you!' "'Revenged, you say? How can thU bei?' Then to the Briton's memory Brought Jackson back that sabre blow, Bealt five and thirty years ago. And added: 'Then my boyish will It 'was, 111 to reward with 111; I changed my mind since: ? anyhow I Hath Andrew Jackson kept his vow!' " Mr. Arthur Griffin, of Greenville, joined Mrs. Griffin, who has been here for the past ten. days and spent the week-end with , Mr. and Mrs. ,Wm. Shannon. Misses Vivian Yates and Kather ine Zemp, from the College for Wo men, were at home for Easter. Delicious ! Delicate ! Delightful ! ! Arc the beat words to describe our dainty de?sert?. Ev?ry v"'?" . ty that experience has taught u> 4?1 do honor to your table and make your meal* the delight of your .guests and family are he . If it is fruit, we have ?arefully preserved Its "? flavor? if It Is any other of our . big selection of dol cactee y can be sure it Is the best? for only the best can maintain our rep utation. Gome and look oyer our stock. it IKQUM (Paper read by Mrs. M. A. Shau uou at* the Apm mectln* M ih* Hobklrk Hill Chapu., I). A. H.) "Well, Heroism lb the subject of niy story" ? not to be enriched sole 1 y by those "Few immortal namea that were not boru to die," but to establish the claim which 1 now bring forward for the heroines of history, whotse vuk>r and prowess wqre no less great because th?y came of gentler mould. For the sakji ' of contrast 1 shall present some names that all the world- ad mires, and then rescue from a pohhI-J bhj oblivion the memory of some who acted well their part in ; ob scurity. When the Peasant <Jlrl of Doinre my hearkened to "The Voices" and went forth to free France from the hated Oppressor, she wuu endowed w|lh un enthusiasm ?o miraculous that it inspired her followers; and Joan of Arc under her white ban ner rode triumphantly on to Victo ry. Hut thoso wore the days when men'H hearts failed them, and hut for the superhuman strength and heroism of a gentle woman, France grovelling in the- dust would not have been aroused to drive the foe from her failr slvores. In the "Bloodiest picture of the book of time," the dagger of Char lotte Corday, the young girl of Nor mandy vainly sought to stop the car nage of her country, and accepted the crown or martyrdom, whon fail ure was the result of her tragic ef fort. A mistaken horoino whose su blime courage and fortitude over ex cited the sympathy of the world and makes It echo the sentiment, of the heroic Madame Roland, who before the guillotine's axe fell on her beau tlful fair throat?lifting her eyes to a statue which seemed a mockery In that Reign of Terror- -cried "O Liberty, what crimes are committed in thy name!" Nor is It alone in ^the turmoil of war that woman's heroism i? dis played, perhaps more instances of forbearance, patience and endurance may be found in the ^lally trials fttvi hardshlp^rthat fall to her lot ? but time would fail me to touch on that aspect! One conspicuous char acter presents itself however, and no record of woman's part in exem plification of these attributes should be complete without laying a laurel wreath on the tomb of Louise of Prussia. . The Indomitable pride wfilch made her rise Above her mis fortunes, the calmness and sereni ty which bore her undisjnayed in tlie midst of the devastation Which overwhelmed her throne, and coun try, the dignity with which she me defeat and the majestic defiance of the great Napolean in his hour of victory show her one of the truest types of the heroine. After Tilsit, the Czar, the King's ally, besought her to use her influence in obtain ing more generous terms from the conqueror, and she declared after wards that in all the trials of her life nothing compared in bumiljatior and self-abnegation with the attltud she had to assume in pleading for her country and her people. As her beauty and the dignity of her womanhood thus appealed to the great Emperor, \ he, w|ho so well knew how to estimate the suffer ing and the sacrifice, could not turn with stern denial from granting her such amelioration of conditions as he would not have given to the conquered foe, and when on Christ mas day 1808, the last French' sol dier had quitted Prussian soil, the people cried: "It Is the Queen! It is Impulse* the Beloved, who has Wj*ougtyt tfel&work cnir -soldiers could not achieve." But we leave the realm of kings, the conflict^ and disasters of those great countries, whose refcbrds nre known of all - mGn, whose acts of heiolsm are blazoned upon ..the pages of history and we come to fresh pageB and ask to make record today, of afew names, that shpuld have a place therein, and we claim for them a recognition, which their modesty and their obscurity have never demanded, from / the world, but wfhose simple annals are loved and cherished by all who honor true and -devoted womanhood. It is the fair province of Carolina that is being overrun by a strong and haughty foe. The mother country is striving to ptonish and bring back to subjection the lusty sons who are deterpiined to win their Independ ence! Shairthe daughters stand a slde and leave the struggle to the Btronger combatants? This is not the spirit of our ancestors, of those herolo women who endured hard ships, tolls and sufferings with an unquenchable resistance, that strengthened the sf forts of afthers and sons; and doubtless cars the needed help, that in the end assur ed victory for the brave soldiers, battling for Freedom. It was after the fall of Charleston, when the whole stats lay prostrate under the j proud Cornwajlis'k power, that "a body of British led by Capt. Huck, himself u Tory, weal up to York bounty to terrorise the iwoWTHBTfr ready sorely divided by party strife lujtwvvn pat j: jut ? and Tories. Huek killed peaceable citizens ami his threat*} frightened women and chil dren, uk he irt?d to make the in tell j( the hiding places of Vheir hus bands and sons. Willi the Klare of mining houses, iiillln and churches, i 'young girl, Mary McKure, rode by night across the couutry to Bumter's men, who, were encamped at some JUtAUce, and lold thepi of the out rage. liy daylight, after her wawi lug, the troop of the (laiue Cock was upon them, and the Red Coats aroused ho unexpectedly, were uu proparvd for tho sudden attackj and fled into the woods. Today owing to the energy of the 1). A. R'.b a monument nmrka tlu< place of t'ap tain "Hack's Defeat." In this con nection another name well associat ed with home of our most promi nent families, should he remember ed, tlu* Wife of ("ol, Drat ton. who received both fri? i 's and foes and ministered to their wounds and suf ferings, notwithstanding her own losses and privations. It in unnecessary in this p#rt of the state to dwell upon the deeds of Kmily Uelger, whose tireless ef forts through bush and n^ire to car ry messages to t}m Patriots of the enemies movements, have made her uam6 a household wk>rd along the banks of the Watered. Nor can the brvae deed of Rebecca Motto be ever forgotten. it required the true spirit of the heroine to fur nish tho blazing arrows for the de struction of her own dearly valued home, l am afraid that at this day the love of home would check the hand of the patriotism if it demand- 1 ed such a sacrifice, We must go back to the Piedmont, that poor di vided section, where a "man's foeB are those of his own household," fo the record of another brave girl, 1M cey Langston, poor, obscure, but as true and brave a scul as the Revo lution produced. Again and again she rode through perils and dark ness io warn "The Elder settle ment," and- avert the atrocities awaiting that Unsuspecting bund. On one occasion she was taken by a body of Tories, who wanted infor mation, the leader even put a pis tol to her breast, but she defiantly bared her neck and saiil "You may shoot If you dare, but 1 will die be fore 1 tell." Some remnant of chiv alry perhaps caused tho officer com ing up at that moment to knock the weapon from the rufflant* hand, and spare the life bo nobly offered. V'/'The race Is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the Strong," a*nd. these victories won for the cuuso of Freedom by the gentle hand of woman call for our grati tude. It is for us Daughters of the American Revolution to perpetuate the memory of their valor and dar ing. To Bhow to the world that like our brothers, a woman too, , "May be a hero in the strife!" The interest of the entire state is directed at this time to the mon ument to be dedicated on the Cap itol Grounds by the men who loved and honored them ? To The Women of the Confederacy. That noble ban? of Heroines whose sublime de-' votion and courgae command the reverence of the world. Let us em ulate their virtues, and with proud hearts uplifted high, Glory in our Womanhood! Daughters, whether in the ranks of* "The American Revolution, " cus todians of a priceless past, or "Uni ted" in deathless devotion to a "L?ost Cause," never forget your her itage. Strengthen the purposes and aims of yQur__life by these memo ries of heroic deeds. And should the hour come to answer Duty's call, let not your hearts fail you! . Be Brave!. Be True! Be Strong for the Right! Mrs. DoPhnm and Miss Corbet t Kn tertain. 7 he Hobkirk Hill Chapter D. A. R. was charmingly entertained at "The Oaks" on last Thursday after noon with Mrs. W. L. DePass ' and Miss Agnes Corbett as hostesses. The Regent, Mrs. H. Q. Carrisoitr presided, and the minutes of last meeting read, and the roll called by the Secretary,. Mrs. Jno. Cantey. After business the chapter enjoy ed 'several beautiful songs by Mrs. It. T. Mills, and piano solos by Miss Charlotte Boykin.. The paper on "Heroism" by Mrs. Mary Ancrum Shannon was indeed a great pleas ure, and while it was not written for publication,. Mrs. Shannon has kindly given us that privilege, as each member of the Chapter want ed a copy and the public in gener al will feel interested in a paper *{rltten by one so universally loved. One who has ihfetllled' the most lof ty ambitions and the highest aspir ation* in the hearts and lives of a majority, of, the men and women who ma^e up the Camden of today. After the musical and lit#r*ry program had ended the hostesses Served dainty refreshments. l&tatvr ? Dhuii*. * The pretUast and moat enjoyable event of the seaton was the J2a*ter daftey flveu by Mr. and Mra. T. Ed mund Kmmhhol* at the Kirku ?>?>.! Monday night. The out li e lower floor of the Hu tu) was a bower of smllax, wistaria and flowers and the brilliant lights, handsome gowns .and Inspiring mu* ulc furnished by the talented Wle gand Trio, made one think of Fairy Land. General dancing was enjoy ed for about an hour when, to ih^ strains of a march everyone was In vited hf?> the coffee room where UlOst delicious refreshments were served. Hut the greatest and most unexpected pleasure was experienc ed when the cotillion began and unique favoi'H were showered upon the participants --^several novel fig ures being Introduced by Mr. and Miss Klara KrumbhoU. NeedleHH to tsu y, when "Home, Sweet Home" was played at mid night all turned homeward with re gret, but filled with pleasant mem* orles. v Among those present were Mes dames Baker, of lthodo Inland, 1 >111 enback, of New York, Caleb Whlta ker, .Arthur Oriffln, of Greenville, UlchardHon, Davidson, Miller, von Tresckow, Miller Boykln and her guests. Mlaaea Krumbholz, Altken, Bhannon, Yatea, Hoy kin, Frances Boykln, Hrown, of N. Y., Oladya Ba ker, of Rhode lalaud, Freddie Buah, Iiuth Baker, Frances Todd, Lenoir. Meaara. Pitta, Garrison, Yatea, John son, W. E. Johnson, Jr., Talnter, Freldhelm, Altken, McCutcheon, Da vidson, Hheneburg, Shannon, Kirk land, Boykln, von Treackow, Dra. Corbett and Altken and Major K. B. Cantey. Afternoon Tea. An afternoon tea waa given on Thuraduy from 4 to 0 o'clock at the reaidence of Mra. Ilenry Saw] ago, in honor of Mr. Savage'a moth*'! er, whose home la In Boston, nnd who has been here for some weeks. The lovely spring weather, a charm ing crowd in attendance, and the delicious refreshments and the cor dial welcome- of the hostess, made It an occasion long to be remember ed by all wjho were present, and the handsome home never looked more beautiful both without and within. Card Party. ,V delightful card party wrb given at the reaideuce of Mrn. \V. J. Bur dell, at her home on Camden Height* on Tuesday evening. Quito a largo party of both lad lew and gentlemen enjoyed her hospitality and yard games of various sorts were indulged in until' about 12:00 o'clock, when, after dainty refresh ments vhad been partaken of they bade the charming hostess good night. Miss Maragare? Green, of Coluni bia, was the guest, of MIbs Vivian Yates for the Eastertide. Prepared to do any kind of plowing, har rowing or planting. See us if you want your work done right. Zemp's Drays I-U'v Department Kiitertttliuxt, On last Thursday owning tho gallant boys who fight tho "Kiro Ploud," wore royally entertained by Chief H. L. Wat kins at his hospi table hOino on Laurens street. The rooms wore beautifully decorated for the occaHlon. One of tho pur loin was ft fragrant Jessamine bow er, and tho other gracefully .fes tooned It) wistaria, lllaes and trail ing vines. The hull was like . a greenery with ferns, palms and pine and tho dining room in wliito and green. The long banquet table, covered with snowy linen, with a tall vase In the center filled wjth Kutiter lllllo#, and the Aable laden t ' ~ ? ed with everything good to eat. The Informality added greatly to the pleasure of the evening and Mrs. WatUlns proved herself a grftr clous hostess, who made every guest feel that he was the favored one. ? The sparkling punch bowl was In evidence, at wlhlch Mlns Willie Watj?, kiiiB presided and gave out the re freshing drink that contained, no element of danger, but only of good cheer. "The boys" enjoyed the evening ?to tho fullest extent and will long remember the genorous hospitality of their popular Chief. Messrs. heater Porkius and Lelex Lrfxngbton, students at Uu? University 'of South Carolina, spent Master In Camden. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Richardson, of Denmark, were with Dr, and Mrs. Jno. W. Corbett for tho holidays., Alfred Hurdell, who is a stu'(\<&t at. Bingham Institute, Ashevllle, N. C., spent Piaster with Ills parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Ihirdell. ^ You Make a "Lucky Hit" when you come to this store for your baseball supplier ? or any other sporting goods. You have the best se- * lection in the country to choose froyn. And the prices ? and quality are just the same as at any big city store or mail order house. Come in today, look them over and convince yourself. xSome of our Specialties: Ty Cobb Bats, Joe Jackson Gloves, Wagener Bats, Reach's Balls. iliiH