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r ^ V?> A Is* '&*S? ' [Iff IK J11 J..U) At less than 50 cents o: before. If you want res CLOTHIKT < Men's Suits from $2.48 up to $10. < BOYS' KNEE SUITS We've a splendid assortment of 1 Plain and Knickerbocker Pants-suits which to make selections. Boys' $1.50 at 98c. Boys' $2.00 at $1.39. Bovs' $2. <;o Suits at $1.48. Boys' Suits worth $3 for $1.79. Boys' Nobby Suits worth $6 an for $3.98. See Our Showing od Me Trousers By far the largest stock ever sh< You're sure to find the pattern that your particular taste in the cut you most. Men's $1.00 Pants for 79c. Men's $1.50 Pants for 98c. Men's $3.00 Pants for $1.98. Men's $5.00 Pants for $3.48. BOYS' KNEE PANTS In Plain and Knickerbockers, the and 35c Pants to go at 19c the pair. 75c Pants to go for 48c the paii r\ r . _ 50C ranis lor 3yc per pair. Ladies, We Call Your S| 6c Galico special now for 3|c per ya Dress Ginghams worth I2^c for 8c Surat Cloth, all colors, worth 12c fc Fancy Kobe Silks worth 35c now fo Mohair and Brilliantines worth 75c School Sale on Stationery 5c Tablets 3c. 5c Pencils 3c ^ Webster's Dictionaries, containing 50,000 words, for 9c. i n 1 JL JL V LOO WEST END. ?T? l" Personal Paragraphs and News Items c Contributed by Miss Lily Templeton. Miss Pat Adams of Monroe N. C. was In ? the city for the Thanksgiving Holidays * the guest of Miss Mary L. Robertson. i L Mrs. \V. R. Hargis has gone to Carters-' i ' vllle, Ga.,to spend a few days with her] ; home people. I t Miss Mary Qunrles Link has gone to Converse to resume her studies after j spending a few days with her home peo- j pie. I v Miss Vera Anderson from "Winnsbore who is teaching the Montery school was in : the city Saturday. | , Mr. W. C. Sherad was called to Ander-' < sou last Thursday on account of the ill- j 1 ness of his father Mr. J. W. Sherad. Mrs. Claude Lanier of Montery was i shopping in the city "Wednesday. j Miss Ola Thornton who is a student at Chorica College has been in the city for a few days visiting her home people. I Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Horton of Monroe were the guests of friends here for several . > days. | Mr. Allen M. Eobortson came homo last , Tuesday and Wednesday here with his1, home people, I ( Mi's. J. S. Norwood left Tuesday for At-1 lanta where she will spend a while with | ^ Mrs. E. B. Calhoun before going to Ore-! I Son where she will join Mr. Norwood. Mrs. I ^ orwood has been here for some time the > guest of Miss Kate Marshall. |, Miss Margaret Reese can jo home from j Winthrop and spent Thanksgiving with1, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Reese. I\ The friends of Miss Kitty Kennedy are: sorry to know that she has pheumonia.' They ho{>e she will soon be well again. j [ Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Brown went to Johnson Monday to attend a K. of P. Ban- j, quet that Is to be given Monday night. Mr. C<k1o Morgan of Monroe N. C. was i In the city last Wednesday and Thursday , the guest of Miss May Robertson. Mr. Frank Sherard went to Iva Sundayj ID STILI Every Mome] Special Valu G-oods which. I have connect! jvery month pick rhat means a s: i/rni the benefits I lias a "Buying Lc is unsurpassed, see me as I hav Merchandise. HUH n the dollar and am tl Bargains don't dels C3r SHOES, )8. We take pride i ? ment. Shoes that well as comfort and toys' Ladies' $1.50 Shoe from Ladies' $2.00 Shoes * 1 > m r* I Ladies $3.00 onoe: gun metal and vici f Men's Half Dress S 98c pair. Men's Brogan Shoe; d $7 Men's $2.50 Shoes i Men's $3.00 Shoes I ?7" W. L. Douglas $3. /U 0 $2.79 pair. W. H. Hannah P 3wn. for $3.48. suits All Shoes in button want _____ HATS, You'd better buy unlimited showing c of this season's ch( bys, Fedoras and 1 ^ 1 i popular coiors. Men's $r.50 H Men's $2.00 H; t Men's $1.00 H; Men's $2.50 H; lecial Attention to the I ird. per yard. r 9c. r 17c per yard. now for 38c per yard. Ladies take the gr< this month. So call your Christmas Pres K FOR THE fGF 0 attend the funeral of his grandfathe Ir. J. W.Sherard. Mr. W. G. Templeton spent several day 1 the city last week. Mr. Lewis Perrln spent Thursday ii heenville with Mrs. Perrin and littl laughter. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Me Geo and ehildrei if Spartanburg came down in their toui ng car and spent Thanksgiving day wit! !r. and Mrs. T. P. Quarles. Miss Mary Lawssn Link came honi Wednesday from Decater Ga where sh s attending Agnes Scott to spend th lolidays with home people. Miss Kate Haddon spent Sunday wit! ler uncle Mr. B. M. Haddon. Dr. C. A. Milford went to Columbia las veek to attend the meeting of the Shrin rs. Miss Louise DeBruhl came up from C'o] umbia last "Wednesday and will b<* her or some time with Miss Eugenia .Robert on. Miss Lola Wilson went to Lowndesvill A'ednrsday and stayed until Fiiday witl ler home people. Misses Blanche anil Eliza Gary went t \nderson Fridry night to attend the Coti 11 inn. Mr. W. E. Johnson went to Atlanta t pond Thanksgiving. itll. VJt-llIJif V,(IIIIItiII U DfllllU UL HIUJIIII College fame down Wednesday and stav d with his parents Rev. and Mis. A. 1 Jornish until Monday. Dr. and Mrs. W. D.Simpson and Mas er AVm. Henry Simpson went to Monro Vednesday and stayed until Friday wit! Jr. and Mrs. John Simpson. Miss Marv E. Hill went to Anderson t he C'otilliah lust Friday. Mr. Albert Rosen hurt' came up froxi 'olunibin "Wednesday and spent the Holi lays here. Miss Mary Parker is at home after i ileusant stay with her mother Mrs. Parke h Asheville. Mr. Joe "Wilson ami Mr. H. B. Wilson at ended t lie Slmners meeting in Columbii ast week. Mr. Francis Link spent several days ii Charleston last week. Mr. F. S. Link spent a day or two her* L I OFFE at of the Game es?For Hone: I can sell at L ions with the Easte s up special lots fat aving to you, for I Kir N11' ICLClVt UJ Viuov mm >wer at the House < If you want to sa e bought a big k smnri going to sell them at ty, and let me show yo* . SHOES I n our Shoe Departare made for style as durability. for 98c. 1 for $1.39 per pair. 5, in patent leather, or $1.79 pair. i hoes, worth $1.50 for 3 98c pair. [or $1.79 pair. for $2.19 pair. 50 and $4 Shoes for A pe land-made $5 Shoes ier/' colors. T1 and lace. _ Ladies ' HATS A loT that hat today! An . . )f the newest and best Dicest blocks in DerTelescopes, and all at for 98c. Men's i + (r\r tr in j; X \. k KJL A * y. at for 48c. Good ] at for $1.39. va :ine Line of Dress Goods V Silk Brocade Cloth in black 0 Silk Pongee, in all colors, wo 7c Ginghams now for 5c. Checked Homespuns worth S< 3at opportunity ottered early and briugr the a< ents. tEEN FRONT STO r last week the guest of Mr. J. A. Hill. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Bradley and childs ren are at home after a pleasant stay with friends in Bellevue. I Mrs. Mary Mcintosh of Athens Cla. is in e the city visiting her sister Mrs. V. D. Lee. n Mrs. Amos Morse left Tuesday for j" Geoi getown where she goes to attend the II usual meeting of the U. D. C's. Miss Ada MeMiliian came up from Col0 umbia where she is attending school and e j spent several days with her home people. e Mrs. Lucy Thompson Auditor otj the U. D.C's. left Tuesday fcr Georgetown to at11 tend the annual meeting. Misses Margaret and Virpil Feelers of t Greenville were in the eiiy last week the l" puest of Miss Ellen Ganibreli. Miss Louise Bcid spent Thanksgiving * very pleasantly with friends in Laurens. e Miss Kale Marshall has gone to(ieorge town as a delegate fiom the Abbeville ^ Chapter to the meeting of the 0. D. C's. ll j HUlHil-NS?WAlil LAW. ()| Invitations have been received here to i_ the mrrriape of Miss Margaret W. Hudgens and Mr. Wank "Wardlaw lo liesolonu,, zed ]fee. 14th at llonea I'ath at the Hudgens home. ^ DEATH OP >IIiS. SHUMAN. - Mrs. Sara Shuinan died Saturday morning after an illness of several weeks, "t >- the home of her son Mr. C A. Ilagler. Mis. e Shuinan has made Abbeville her home fur I' a number of years. I'cingof a letiring disposition she clid not come in contact with 0 many people. It was in the home eilvie where she was best known jind loved. She n was a member of the Presbyterian cliinch - The funeral was conducted st the Ilagler residence Sunday morning at 12::?0 o'clock ii by Itev. Pratt. r 1 China, cut glass and Sterling i silver cheap at The Dargan-King u Co.'s hardware store. p I i IX. } I Watch for st Seasonable ow Prices. rn Markets which below real value, always pass on to i'' J~il ying. your uouar )f Bargains" that ve money, call to )t of High Grade won nnnnn Itoo U V ; prices never heard of a how to save money. HOSIEKY rfect slaughter in prices of HosMen's, women and children in all le I2^c and 15c kind for 7c. Heavy Fleeced Lined Hosiery )rth 35c for 19c the pair. of Men's Hosiery in black, blue, own, and gray worth 3 for the arter, for 4c the pair. UNDERWEAR Heavy Fleeced Lined, the 50c rid for 29c only. :Ieavy Coat Sweaters, regular 75c lue for 42c. Ve Now Have in Stock nly worth 35c for 19c per yard, rth 30c now for 16c per yard. : now for 5^c per yard. in these prices during Ivertisement and buy RE. CURE CATARRH. It's Easy, PI eassnt and Costs But a Trifle. H .w many ivmh r* of (lie Press and , r know that in Inland A lint ra I in .where I lie ni'^lili^t ?>f tiicalyptua trees crow in al iindanre, tlmi there is , noeoii-nnijiliMii, eatarih or Uij-ea?e.s ol the respin?t.-rv tract. I The iifir.-hinjr balsnm thrown out j hy these tn es 1 i 11tlie air and i* I l.ienil,i'd ii io lite lunus t.y the inhabi itaiits himi ;ill jierm life i* dt stroyed. I l f ? ? ? l\.? i?..i ii I'vli n.itiimt ?/i | to I liliuul A u-tutlia ? x<*? pt at great ?xI|.t si jiie.il expei's-e, but you can jhieutli** rglit in \our own home the |wui e p!ei*aiit, sootliiir/, healing, irerm killii y air \<?i would breathe if you \\ r?' living in she ( ucal^jttus district of Australia Jui-t hieathe HYOMKI : it is nindf from Aiistialiaii euiai.\ ptils and scie! 11 i IK'h 11 \ com hi cimI with thymol and o'ln r Libt'-iian ant ifeptic* l'our a lew dr<>|?* ??t J1VOMKI into tin- iiihi-!? r aiiil hieHllie it. As it | (-asset* iivi'i the catarrh inlertMl iih iii11 I'D tic it k lis the ^einis ai.d heal> the raw, ii'ilamt d siir'ticp. HYOMKI is guaranteed tonne cat:iri li, cou^li". colds, croup ai ?1 miic l In out. ??i* tiioni v l ack. ('oiuplet** ou''l iiicliiiiinir inhaler sj?l.(K Kxira liolllcstif II VOM Kl co-t liui ."?() ceo Is. Si |i| hv ('. A. Milfortt it ('?< ami drutrlji-'s everx u l eie | To lucak lip C"ld in the hcaii < r ii-l.c-t in a few minutes. pour a tea-pnoii^nl of i i \ 111ci into a ho.* I of hoiliiiy water, cover hf-ail ami howl with lowtl ami breathe the vapor. A complete lino of ilccomtions forClu istmas. Milford's I look Store. GRILLS THE VIVISECTIONISTS.j I . | Advocates of Regulating Animal Ex- j periments Ask Operators Some Per* tinent Questions. i Protesting against attempts to misrepresent the nttitude of the Society For the Prevention of Abuse In Animal Experimentation, Mr. F. V. Bellamy, counsel for the society, denies that It ever proposed the prohibition of j . vivisection. The society stands, he says, upon precisely the platform' where Herbert Spencer, the greatest ?'f English scientists, stood when In | 1S9"? he, with nearly 200 of the most prominent physicians in England and in this country, signed a statement in which lie said: "We believe, therefore, that the common Interests of humanity and, science demand that vivisection, like j the study of human anatomy in the j dissecting room, should be brought under the direct supervision and control t of the state. The practice, whether in nnV?Hf? nr in nrivntp Rhr.nlri hn rpstrW- I *"*'? - ? I ed by law to certain definite objects and surrounded by every possible safeguard against license or abuse." Mr. Bellamy insists that these questions call for a frank answer from those who oppose any such safeguards: Queries For the Doctors. How can legitimate scientific work by competent men be injured by a law which will limit all vivisection to competent persons? How can legitimate scientific work be injured by a law which will compel the use of anaesthetics in all cases where the success of the experiment does not make the use of anaesthetics impracticable? If our proposed legislation does not fully protect legitimate scientific work, why do not our opponents who criticise it accept our often repeated invitation and suggest some amendment whir>h -will fnllv nrotect scientific re search? Why the secrecy with which vivisection is surrounded? Has the disemboweling of living animals, in order to experiment with their vital organs, or the amputation of limbs from one animal and attaching them to another become so painless that the public has no interest to know what effort Is made to save unnecessary suffering? Or is the brutality of the whole thing so hideous or so unnecessary that the operators do not dare to let in the light of investigation upon it? We again challenge them to open the doors of their star chamber laboratories and let the truth be known. In no other way can they quiet the public apprehension or avert the legislation of which they have such dread. PIONEER AMERICAN LINEN MILLS BRANCHING OUT. Huge Plant Now Planned Made Neceaaary by One Year'a Development of New Industry. Impressive evidence of the progress of the pioneer American Linen mills established at North Brookfield, Mass., about a year ago Is found in the plans Just completed for extending the plant Beginning with limited capacity in a mill that had to be adapted by degrees to the requirements of the Oxford LlneD mills, the business has grown to such an extent that plans have been drawn for half a dozen new buildings, ull larger than the present main mill. The plans call for an addition double the size of the present main mill, a new stock, storage and shipping building, weave shed, "oxolint" factory, bleach house and fiber preparing , house. The two latter buildings will be in the center of a quadrangle formed by the other buildings mentioned. All the buildings will be of re-enforced concrete. The new weave shed is to be a two story building, provided with overhead lighting by means of a saw tooth roof containing 375 skylights. The power plant will be located well away from the mill building proper, all the machinery in which will be. electrically operated. A stock * AAA tnnrln in r?nn_ issue ui tiuuui fiuu,wu muuv ? nection with the beginning of these extensions was aU taken within a week, largely by original shareholders In the mills. The Oxford mill was the first establishment in the United States to undertake the manufacture of linen products from fiber prepared by the Mudge process. This accomplishes in a few hours the work that abroad requires many weeks. Judging from the extensions to be carried out by the Oxford mills, there seems to be no further reason to question the immense success of the undertaking. 1 Turbine Fans For American Dreadnoughts. For the forced draft equipment of the United States battleships Dela ware and JNortn juaiiora rweuty-eigui turbine fans, each 'with a capacity of ; 24,000 cubic feet a minute, have been built at the Troy works of the Sirocco i! Engineering company. 11 Although only twenty-seven inches i in diameter, the fourteen Sirocco tur| bine fans to be installed on each of | the United States Dreadnoughts supply 336,000 cubic feet of air every i ! minute to keep the fires roaring under j the boilers of these monster war vessels. It is an enormous output for | J their small size that has led to the1 i adoption of this type of fan on all the 1 principal transatlantic liners, In Euro-1 i pean navies and now by the United j j States naval authorities. The fans are built on the same principle as a J steam turbine and consist of a! "squirrel cage" drum surrounded by j 6ixtj* or more narrow blades. Notice to Trespassers. All persons are hereby warned not t<? hunt or trespass upon any of our hinds. Any one disregarding this notice will l)Oj prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. T. H. Holts, J. D. Miller, J. It. Haddon, , J. R. Lomax, I. D. Cromer. Santa Claus has his headquarters this year at The Dargan-j King Co.'s main store, and at j their 10c store next to A. M.'j Hill & Sons. |1 HE FOUND THE MAN. In my early days I was a reporter os The Clarion Call. Only a dislike to own mysulf beaten and the occasional fascinivtlon which compensated for the more frequent discomfort kept me in the office. But rill this was before tho day I was sent to interview ti-<6 wifo and daughter of the man who bad just disturbed socloty bj disappearing from it. Mr. Grey, so It had been learned from Ihe notices concerning his disappearance, had ono evening after dinner gone out for a stroll around the block. Ho had never Mae back. His family was of course prostrated after the manner of families on such gad occasions. Aftor giving him time to come back, sending to his cluba, his olfico and tho houses of his friends hia wifo had finally told his lawyers, and systematic scarch was begun. The family hud retire from public lffe and donied themselves to every one, consequently my chances for an Interview with Mr*. Grey did not see hopeful, but tho city editor's air of granting me the opportunity 1 had been longing for made me loath to admit my fears. I took the train for the Greys' ?they lived a little way out of town?and prepared myself to meet the servants' scorn and tho other attendant evils of suoh an assignment. The coaoh was an ordinary one, and there were several laboring men in it, evidently traveling to some suburb whoro they were to work upon the ro-ids, for they carried pickaxes and shovels. Thero Bat opposite mo and slightly forward a peculiar type of man to whom 1 found my gaze wandering overy few minutes. Ills iron gray hair was thick and very unevonly out. His face was covered with a stubbly growth of gray beard. Ht> looked unwashed, unkempt and gonerally unpleasant. H)9 blue overalls were stained with red day and his red flannel shirt opened at the front In a way that revealed anything but a beautiful neok, burned and blistered. But the man's twitching lips and convulsive movements of the jawt attracted my attention, and his deep aet, steely blue eyes that burned in cavernous sockets fascinated me. He did not talk to tho other men, bu?. ?<** with his head sunk Qpon his breast, onl> Tc^asionally raising It to cast a look about hi.. He, with the other laborers, left the train *. ''orestville, where the Greys lived, and 1 soon saw them, under the direction of a foreman, assigned to make various road repairs. Of course Mrs. Grey would not see ma I sat in the library while tho servant took my card to her, for thero were other callen in tho drawing room. Over the mantel hung a picture, presumably Mrs. Grey, done in olL She was as beautiful as a cameo and as hard. Opposite her was the portrait of a clean shaven man, with fine Iron gray hair brushed on His forehead?a more plebeian oast of countenance, but strong and interesting. The face seemed familiar. I stared at it until the serf ant returned. "Mrs. Grey is sorry, iuies, bub she can tee no one, and has nothing to say fox publication." "Very well," said I. Then I rose to go. "Is that Mr. Grey?" I asked, nodding toward the pioture. "Yes, miss," was the reply, and suddenly it flashed upon me where I had seen those deep set, curiously shaped, keen blue eyes. My heart leaped almost Into my mouth. I took one long look at the por* trait and left the house. The men were repairing the road, and 1 noticed one of the workmen whose faoe startled me. The resemblance to the portrait I had seen of Mr. Grey was remarkable. He worked with a fierce delight In ihe severe labor. Els faoe 6eemed more mad than ever, with tbe exultation of motion and strength deepening the gleam in his eyes. There was a telegraph office at tbe end of tbe stroet. I sent a message to the cltj editor. "Send a man to Forestville at once," was my command. Then while I paced the street and walked about the square I reflected upon the welcome I would receive if I had made a mistake. Every minute I became mo e and more convinced that I had made the most colos sal blunder on record. By the time Mr. Ellington Ellsworth, the only man who happened to be available when my telegram was receired. had arrived I was nearly hysterical. I told Mr. Ellsworth my theory, and ho was properly skeptical. He discouraged me thoroughly in about two minutes, but I suddenly rallied. "Well," I remarked, taking command, *'I want you to keep that man in sight. I shall go to town and get his lawyer. Find out what train they go in on, and I'll moet you." Mr. Ellsworth didn't wish to aot upon that suggestion, but ho Anally consented to do so. I went in, summoned Mr. Grey's lawyer and with him met the workingmen'8 train. Mr. Ellsworth, look* Ing bored and unhappy, got out and pointed out our suspected "disappearance" to his lawyer. My heart stood in my mouth. Was I to be forever disgraced or made fa mous forever? "Mr. Grey," said the lawyer, stepping forward, "what does this mean?" And when I saw the man start wildly 1 knew that I was not forever disgraced. * "Well," said the city editor Jovially, riifl tJipv fiflv?" "Thoy didn't Bay anything. They didn't see me." ''So yon didn't get tho intcrviewf" Mid the city editor shortly. "No," I replied meekly, "but I foond tho missing man." And now, such 1b the Irony of fate, the olty editor, instead of letting me rest on my laurels, is always exhorting me to livs up to the roputatlon I made In the Groj case, when I found tho missing man, learned how overwork had worn out bit brain and bow in bis half crazod condition he wandered away and returned tc bia original occupation in life, to the horror of his wlfo with the cameollke face. II only 1 had never been bo brilliant I?-Ex* change. He Preferred Death. Baron do Mn' -ie, a Gorman who had erred In Mcsio j with Maximilian, told to Sir M. Gran6 Dull, who records It In hi? "Diary," the following story of an Indian's devotion to his leader: General Mejia was a full blood Indian in the service of Maximilian and was taken prisoner along with him. Twc hours before their execution was to take place General Alatorre came to him and said: "General Mejia, I have been three times four prisoner, and three times you have spared my llfa My aid-de-camp la at the -1 -? ?uu ? ?*-?/* w/?n nrn froft tn rm uuor yv itu a uuioc, auu /wu m-w ? Dwhore you pleas?." "A?d the emperor?" asked Mejia. "Will be shot in two hours," answered Alatorre. "Aud you dor* to comoto me with such a proposition I Leave the room I" rejoined the prisoner. Alutorre did to, and Mt*jU ti r ?moaror fell tot^ther. UXLIKEothpr magicians Diirno is n comedian add humorist, he uses a How ol language which is full of comedy, his voice is clear and distinct, and while listening to him one can see him produce different articles and cause them to vanish. REPRODUCTION of old trii-ks performed J>y Durno. such as the manipulation of 'irgs. dolls, chickens, ducks, hats, watches gloves. etc.. are manipulated in such a way as to create rounds of applause and taughticr. NOTHING hut wonder ami amusement prevails when Durno performs liis optical illusion "Guess". It cannot ho explained I?ut must be seen to be appreciated. The ITect of this is marvelous and causes great wonder. GEMS IN VERSE. Opportunity. Master of Iranian destinies am L I Fame, love and fortune on my footatepa wad I CTtles and fields I walk. I penetrate OMerta and seas remote, and, passing by Hovel and mart and palace, soon or lata | I knock unbidden once at every gate. If sleeping, wake; If feasting, rise befora | 1 turn away. It Is the hour of fate, I And thoy who follow me reach every state | Mortals desire and conquer every foe i Save death, but thoee who doubt or heaiteM Condemned to failure, penury and woe, Seek me in vain and uselessly lmplara, I answer not, and I return no more. ?John J. Ingalla. Speaking From Experienoe. War ain't any jokln, so don't you pack ym traps. Euther rest In peace at home an cultivate the craps. : Been erlotig witn L<ongHtreet, sponi some uw . with Lee, An peace I want ter tell 70a'* satlgfsotoc? ter me. War ain't any Jo kin. They talks II low U high. But It changes its complexion when yon hw the bullets fly. It's fine Ion?In the papers?but when 1 see lbs shine 0* bayonets right In front o' me I'll Just tab home in mine. Ain't no fan In flghtln. A feller (Lms his best But he always wears the piotor'a o' his lorn ones on taia breast. An then ter kiss an leave 'em, never mora tee meet, Ter listen through a lifetime tar the turnturnin feet! War ain't any Jokin. Ef It comes. II oomes; An I reckon that I'd answer ter tile roll oall tf the drums, But 1 ain't in any hurry fer paokln up ay traps. Bather rest In peace at home an cultivate lbs craps. -Frank L. Stanton in Atlanta Constitutor Having Company. The letter read: "JLy dearest Sua, Next Thursday I will spend with yo? I won't enjoy my visit, though. < If any trouble I bestow." MOh, I'm so glad," cried Mrs. Whit* * "For company is such delight 1" , A But looking round her in dismay, "I must get ready right away." Armed with a dustpan and a broom, Bhe went to work in every room. one 01 lea ana pousnea, cieanea uarsDDxi ad mended, scoured, washed and scrub bed. Then In the kitchen she began, While perspiration down her ran, At pies and paddings, cakes and bread. As if an army most be fed, Bhe toiled and fretted, oooked and baked. She harried, worried, stewed and ached. When Thursday came, she, nearly dead. Just managed to crawl out of bed. And Mrs. Company came too. They kissed and hugged Ilka women And then began tired Mra> White To make exousea, never right: "Oh, dear, my house (then waxen clean) Is most too dirty to be seen, Bo shut yonr eyes! You're looking stool Take off your things. I'm Juat won es4 "You must excuse my eooklng too. It Isn't fit to offer you. i'Twaa fit for king a) Too bad you ooatt ust whan I'm upside down at home I" And thus aha welcomed and dlstreaeal And spoiled the visit of her guest, Who wished aha hadn't oome to be A tired woman' "oompany." ?Farm and FirwMft Near, but Yet So Tar. We talked of life and death. She said, "Whichever of us two first dies Shall come back from among the dead And teach hia friend these mysteriafc* She died last night, and all this day 1 swear that things of every kind Are trying, trying to convey ?ome message 10 my worawea. mm i I looked up from my tear* erewhiU. j That white roM dying In the cap ? Was gazing at me with her smile. It blushed her blush M I looked apt , It paled then with an agony ! Of effort to express me aught That would, 1 think, bring peace to mm * Could I but guess, and I cannot. And when the wind rose at my doo* It olamored with a plaintive din, Like some poor creature begging tor* To be let in. I let It la. It blew my light out. Bound my head It whirled and swiftly in my ear Gad whispered something ere It fled. It had Ker voice, eo low, eo dear. The looking glass this livelong day Has worn that curious, meaning air. I feel It when I look away Beflectint, things that are not there. For hours no breath of wind has stirred, Tet bends the lamp'a flame as if funnad The clock says o'er and o'er a word. But I?0 God I?can't understand. ?Gertrude Hall In Independent He Writ I Book. Tonder, sir, where you see them high weeds grow n briers wrapt about the slab that's broka They burled a man there 1-o-n-g time ago That writ a book. Don't seem to me I ever heard his name, But pap, who is the sexton here, he spolse To me one day about him. All the same, He writ a book. I What was the book about ? I nerrsr knew. Pap never tole me that an never took i Interest In him further'n I've told yonHe writ a book. 1 Pap says, says he, "After the man was dead 1 Btrancers would some from miles away fc 1 look kt that grave an lay flowera above hla heed Who writ a book." ' The years went on, an then, no more forlorn. They come with flowers an with moumla' 1 look talk about the "genlo* that was gone" Who writ a book. W An then pap aeon that 'twan't no nae to hsv* The sweetee' rosea in that loneiome nook When folks bad long stop'd vlaltln hla grav* Who writ a book. i Wot what's the a so, air. It folka never pan*) I Among the many gravestones here to look Tor hla, to plant the roses jest because He writ a book? ?Frank Bell in Nash villa Boa. Requirement. We live by faith, but faith is not the alava Of text and legend. Reason's voloe ui God's, Nature's and duty's, never are at odds. ; What asks our Father of his children aav* I Justice and mercy and humility, A reasonable service of good deeds, I Pare living, tenderness to human needs, Bevcrence and trust and prayer lor ugm co am The Master "a footprints In oar daily ways? 1 No knotted scourge nor sacrificial knifa, I But tho calm beauty of an ordered life, Whose very breathing is anworded praise A life that stands, as all true lives have *Umt fins rootad is tfaa faith that God is good. -Vhiuta* I Dr. J. W. Keller has just returned from a visit to his daughter in Oenla, Florida. He ; had a most pleasant time and comes back | refreshed and happy at being again a 1 grandfather. r Mrs. Fanny Martin Kearsey, of North Augusta, paid her mother and her brother a hasty visit last week. ; The Admission to s<*e Durno at theOpera House, Saturday night is within thei 1 reach of everyone in Abbeville, and the public should see this wonderful exhibition of skill, not only for entertainment, but to I help the cause'for which the ladies of the Civic Club are laboring so earnestly. 15e sure and see Durno make flowers grow in the air. Durno carries special scenery. All the things pertaining to witchcraft will bo on exhibition.