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r YORKVILLE ENQUIRER. r IS8PED 8EJP-WKKKLT. l. m. qeist'8 80h8, pubuiheri.} % 4amitS : ^?r th< promotion oj ih< political, ?oqiat, Agricultural and Commercial interests oJ th< |toji4. { ViKolVLU'nvJ'c^.''"'" established 1855. york, 8. c? tuesday, december 2l7l915 mo. 102. T ARZ THE By EDGAR RIC ** Copyright, 1912, by the Frank A..Mi CHAPTER XVIII. Lost Treasure. fP On the third day after the fever broke Tarzan wrote a message asking D'Arnot if he felt strong enough to be carried back to the cabin. Tarzan was as anxious to go as D'Arnot, for he longed to see Jane Porter again. It had been hard for him to remain with the Frenchman all these days. That he had done so spoke more glowingly for his nobility of character than even did his rescuing of the French officer from Mbonga's clutchea D'Arnot was only too willing to attempt the Journey. "But you cannot carry me all the * distance through this tangled forest," i he wrote. ! Tarzan laughed. "Mais oui," he said, and D'Arnot laughed aloud to hear the phrase that he used so often glide from Tarzan's B tongue. So they set out, D'Arnot marveling, as had Clayton and Jane Porter, at the wondrous strength and agility of the ape man. Midafternoon brought them to the clearing, and as Tarzan dropped to earth from the branches of the last tree his heart leaped and bounded against his ribs in anticipation of seeing Jane Porter so soon again. No one was in sight without the caoin. u Arnoi was perpiexeu iu uoie that neither the cruiser nor the Arrow was at anchor in the bay. An atmosphere of loneliness pervaded the spot which caught suddenly at both men as they strode toward the cabin. Tarzan lifted the latch and pushed the great door in upon its wooden hingea It was as they had feared. The cabin was deserted. The men turned and looked at one another. D'Arnot knew that his peo1 ( pie thought him dead, but Tarzan thought only of the woman who had kissed him in love and now had fled f from him while he was serving one of P her people. A great bitterness rose in his heart. He would go away, far into the jungle, and Join his tribe. Never would he see one of his own kind again, nor could he bear the thought of returning to the cabin. And the Frenchman, D'Arnot, what of him? He could get along as Tarzan had. Tarzan did not want to see him more. He wanted to get away from everything that might remind him of Jane Porter. Ao o?aa/1 nnnn fVio tKrnahnlH brooding D'Arnot had entered the cabin. Many comforts he saw that had been left behind. He recognized numerous articles from the cruiser?a camp oven, some kitchen utensils, a carbine and many rounds of ammunition, canned foods, blankets, two chairs and a cot and several books and periodicals, mostly American. "They must Intend return_ ing," thought D'Arnot. He walked over to the table that John Clayton had built so many years before to serve as a desk, and on it he saw two notes addressed to Tarzan of J .J the apes. Aj/ One was in a strong masculine hand and was unsealed. The other, in a woman's hand, was sealed. "Her? are two messages for you, Tarzan of the apes," cried D'Arnot, turning toward the door, but his companion was not there. D'Arnot walked to the door and looked out. Tarzan was nowhere in sight. He called aloud, but there was no response. "Moil Dieu!" exclaimed D'Arnot. "He has left me. I feel it. He has gone back to his jungle and left me here alone." Far to the east Tarzan of the apes was speeding through the middle terrace back to his tribe. Never had he Jfk traveled with such reckless speed. He passed above the sinous, striped b body of Sabor, the tiger, going in the I opposite direction?toward the cabin, thought Tarzan. What could D'Arnot do against Sabor, or if Bolgani, the gorilla, should ) come upon him, or Numa, the lion, or cruel Sheeta? Tarzan paused in his flight. "What are you, Tarzan?" he asked aloud, "an ape or a man?'' "If you are an ape you will do us the apes would do?leave one of your kind to lie in the jungle if it suited your whim to go elsewhere. "If you are a man you will return to protect your kind. You will not run away from one of your own people be/ cause one of them has run away from flfc M you." D'Arnot closed the cabin door. He was very nervous. Even brave men ? and D'Arnot was a brave man?are ^ sometimes frightened by solitude. He loaded one of the carbines and placed it within easy reach. Then he ^ went to the desk and took up the unsealed letter addressed to Tarzan. Possibly it contained word that his people had but left the beach temporarily. He felt that it would be no k ? ..4UI A 4Uin 1A^A? on MI trai'ii MI emius IU itrau uus imci, ov he took the inclosure from the envelope and read: To Tarzan of the Apes: We thank you for the use of your cabin and are sorry that you did not permit us the pleasure of seeing and thanking you in person. We have harmed nothing, but have left many things for you which may add to your comfort and safety here in your lonely home. If you know the strange white man who saved our lives so many times and brought us food and if you can converse with him. thank him also for his kindness. We sail within the hour, never to return, but we wish you and that other jungle friend to know that we shall always thank you for what you did for strangers on your shore and that * we should have done infinitely more to reward you both had you given us the opportunity. Very respectfully. Wm. Cecil Clayton. IH^V^ "Never to return!" muttered D'Ar^ ~ not and threw himself fece downward upon the cot. An hour later he started up, listening. AN OF APES E BURROUGHS insey Company. 1 Something was at the door trying to enter. D'Arnot reached for the loaded carbine and placed it to his shoulder, ready for any emergency that might arise. Gently the door opened until a thin crack showed something standing just without D'Arnot sighted along the blue barrel at the crack of the door and then pulled the trigger. ? When the expedition returned, following their fruitless endeavor to succor D'Arnot Captain Dufranne was anxious to steam away as quickly as possible, and all save Jane Porter had acquiesced. "No," she said determinedly, "I shall not go, nor should you, for there are two friends in that jungle who will come out of it some day expecting to And us awaiting them." "But poor D'Arnot's uniform and all his belongings were found in that village, Miss Porter," argued the captain. "The natives showed great excitement when questioned as to the white man's fate." "But they did not admit that he was dead. As for his clothes and accouterments being in their possession, more civilized peoples than these poor savage negroes strip their prisoners of every article of value whether they intend killing them or not" "Possibly your forest man was captured or killed by the savages," suggested Captain Dufranne. The girl laughed. "You do not know him," she replied, a little thrill of pride setting her nerves a-tingle at the thought that she spoke of her own. "I admit that he would be worth waiting for, this superman of yours," laughed the captain. "I most certainly should like to see him. The cruiser shall wait a few days longer." "We can utilize the morrow in recovering the chest, professor," suggested Mr. Philander. "Quite so, quite so, Mr. Philander. I had almost forgotten the treasure!" exclaimed Professor Porter. "Possibly we can borrow some men to assist us and some of the prisoners to point out the location of the chest" "Most assuredly, my dear profesor. We are all yours to command," said the captain. It was arranged that on the next day Lieutenant Charpentier was to take a detail of ten men and one of tho mutineers of the Arrow as a guide and unearth the treasure; also that the cruiser would remain for a full week in the little harbor. At the end of that time it was to be assumed that D'Arnot was truly dead and that the forest i man would not return while they remained. Then the two vessels were to leave with all the party. I Professor Porter did not accompany the treasure seekers on the following day, but when he saw them returning empty handed toward noon he hastened forward to meet them, his usual pre-occupied indifference entirely vanished, and in its place a nervous and exciting manner. "Where is the treasure?" he cried to Clayton while yet a hundred feet separated him. Clayton shook his head. "Gone," he said as he neared the professor. "Gone! It cannot be. Who could have taken it?" cried Professor Porter. "Heavens only knows, professor," replied Clayton. "We might have thought the fellow who guided us was lying about the location, but his surprise and consternation on finding no chest beneath the body of Snipes were too real to be feigned. "And then our spades showed us that something had been buried beneath the corpse, for a hole had been there, and it had been filled with loose earth.'* "But who could have taken it?" repeated Professor Porter. suspicion migiii 11u1uiii.11>1 iuu uu the man of the cruiser," said Lieutenant Charpentier, "but for the fact that Sublieutenant Janvlers here assures that none has been on shore since we anchored here except under command of an officer." "It would never have occurred to me to suspect the men to whom we owe so much," replied Professor Porter. "I would as soon suspect my dear Clayton here or Mr. Philander." "There must have been several in the party," said Jane Porter, who had joined them. "You remember that it took four men to carry it" "By Jove!" cried Clayton. "That's right. It must have been done by a party of blacks. Probably one of them saw the men bury the chest and then returned immediately after with a party of his friends and carried it off." "Speculation is futile," said Professor Porter sadly. "The chest is ?fore. We shall never see it more nor *he treasure that was in it." Only Jane Porter knew what the loss meant to her father, and none there knew what it meant to her. Six days later Captain Dufranne announced that they would sail early on the morow. Jane Porter would have begged for a further reprieve had it not been that she, too, had begun to believe that her forest lover would return no more. It wui! she who sntrcosfed that arms. ammunition, supplies and comforts be left behind in the cabin, ostensibly 1 for that intangible personality who , had signed himself Tarzan of the apes and for D'Arnot should he still be j living, but really, she hoped for her forest god. i .And at the last minute she left a ' message for him, to be transmitted by Tarzan of the apes. (To be Continued.) Author of "Casey Jones" Dying.? , Apparently penniless and estranged from his wife, T. Lawrence Seibert, the man who is said to have made )10,000 by writing the words of "Casey Jones," a popular ballad, was taken to the county hospital in a dying condition, says a Los AIngeles, Cal., dispatch of Dec 14. He was brought from Banning, where he was injured at East Twentyseventh street. Detectives were sent to acquaint her of Mr. Seibert's plight. According to the officers, Mrs. Seibert stated that as she had not seen her husband for several years, and had heard nothing from him, she was undecided as to what to do. CMHISTMAS Account of tho Birth of Christ in Whoso Honor the Glad Day is Observed. Written for The Yorkville Enquirer. It is the Christmas tide. Saturday is Christmas day which is celebrated throughout this land as the anniversary of the birth of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ In all parts of the world the day of glad tidings and great joy will be observed to a more or less degree. In no country of the world will It be celebrated more Joyously than In America. Many homes in France, in Germany, in Austria, in England and Russia and other countries of Europe in which there was great joy last year over the day, will be filled with sorrow because of the loved ones who are no more, but who have sacrificed their lives on the altar of the god of war. Christmas will not be a day of great Joy and glad tidings in other parts of Europe where men are in the trenches, killing and endeavoring to kill one another. But in the United States and especially in South Carolina and York county every heart should be glad on this day of the celebration of the birth of the Master. It has been a year of prosperity?the barns are filled with corn and oats and hay and all homes have plenty and to spare. Ana wnne me inner iiauuna ui iuc earth are at each other's throats, the people of this country can Joyfully sing, "Peace on earth, good will toward men." In the midst of all our joy and gladness at this glad Christmas tide let us bear in mind the sacredness of the holiday and the One in whose honor It is observed. Will it not be best to observe the occasion in keeping with his life and spirit? One of the most beautiful and touching stories in the Bible is that of hlB birth as told by Saint Luke. Here it is: 1. Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be enrolled. 2. This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria 3. And all went to enroll themselves every one to his own city. 4. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David; 5. To enroll himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him, being great with child. 6. And it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered. 7. ' And she brought forth her firstborn son; and she wrapped him In swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. 8. And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock. 9. And an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10. And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people: 11. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12. And this is the sign unto you; Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger. 10. AIIU auuucill^ IHCIC n?o mvii the angel a multitude of the heavenly hosts praising God, and saying, 14. Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased. 15. And It came to pass, when the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing that is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. 16. And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger. 17. And when they saw it, they made known concerning the saying which was spoken to them about this child. 18. And all that heard it wondered at the things which were spoken unto them by the shepherds. 19. But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart. 20. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, even as it was spoken unto them. ? Gathering inspiration from the 38-year-old co-operative credit bank of Vigonova, a village in northern Italy, sixteen farmers and business men of Durham county, says a Durham, N. C., dispatch, have pledged their support to the first rural credit union established in the south under legislative sanction. Barring the Jewish societies of the north, the institution will be the initial co-operative society formed by farmers of the United States for the extension of 6 per cent short term loans with the borrower's character as the only collateral. It is to be known as Lowe's Grove Credit union. The credit unions authorized recently by law are under the supervision of the division of markets of the state board of agriculture. Seven persons may form a credit association. The par value of the stock is not to exceed $25. The farmers of a small credit union in a rural district are brought together and pool their interests. Some of the members own land or personal property, and others have character as colateral. The tenant famer, his chief possessions being a mule or cow. will have to secure indorsement of his note from the landlord or two or more of his neighbors. A lien on his crop also is required. The crop lien will bear 6 per cent interest, and the farmer will be enabled to purchase his supplies on a cash basis. iHisrctlancous jReadinj). ' - i EDITORIAL VIEWPOINT 1 i i What Various South Carolina NewsPapers Think of Various Things. ' Hon. R. A. Cooper of Laurens, de- ' feated for the office of governor by Hon. Richard I. Manning In 1914, will be elected Grand Master of Masons of South Carolina this week. And The Advertiser predicts that Mr. Cooper will yet be elected governor.?Edgefield Advertiser. Not Now and Why. Once upon a time The Observer was inclined?only inclined, mind you ?to take up the cudgels in behalf of women suffrage, for two reasons: 1st. Our natural admiration for beauty and loveliness made us want to be polite and gallant and to help the dear creatures to get anything they wanted. But we have seen the pictures of the suffragettes in the papers since then. 2nd. We thought that if the women had the ballot they would 1 help to drive out the liquor traffic. But in one or two of the western j states where they vote the whiskey : crowd won. So, what's the use? The 1 great majority of them don't want to vote anyhow.?Newberry Observer. Presidents and Precedents. ( George Washington married a widow; Thomas Jefferson married a widow; James Madison married a widow; Milliard Fillmore married a widow; John Tyler married a widow; Benjamin Harrison married a widow; and Andrew Jackson married a divorcee; John Tyler married a sec- I ond time; Theodore Roosevelt mar- 1 rled a second time. 1 Republicans and Progressives used to be aghast at President Wilson's reckless breaking of precedents. That < was at the beginning of his admlnis- ] tration. Recently they have been ac- < cusing him of sliding back into rank | conservation. His martial adventures form the best evidence we have heard of for accusing him of being wedded , to the ancient traditions of the past ( The Republicans are reported short of planks for a platform. In a pinch , this would be better than the tariff, immigration and conservation.?Columbia Record. i I $ No Divorce Law. We take it for granted that Repre- j sentative Wolfe's bill to provide a divorce law for South Carolina will not get much support There is no general demand for such a law; in fact the majority of the people of this , state are as much opposed to a divorce law now as they always have ( been. It is to be admitted that in an occasional case It may seem that it would be well if there were a way in which a divorce might be had. But 1 such cases are extremely rare. In 1 every state that has a divorce law there are abuses of the law. This cannot be denied. In some states the abuses are worse and more frequent than in others, but there are abuses < in every state. And there would be i abuses of the law in this state if we had one. The people of this state are nnf onv hnttor fVinn thp npnnlp nf flnv other state; we are not noted for the honest and faithful enforcement, of i our laws. The general concensus of < opinion will be that It is best for the legislature to let the divorce matter 1 alone. It is better that an occasional couple may suffer than that the marriage vows be cheapened and that we Invite the disgraceful conditibn that i prevails in so many states.?Ander- < son Daily Mail. Four More Famine Years. Such seem to be the prospects for < hungry Republicans, yearning for a 1 chance at the federal pie-counter. Looking for a leader to match Wilson they anxiously scan the horizon. ' Small figures appear in plenty, but where is the giant figure that looms menacing against Democratic security in office? Many and sundry noises ( issue from Oyster Bay, but they do not have the right sound and the figure of the Colonel appears too worn and battered to stir enthusiastic j hopes. So the convention comes on apace and a leaderless party wonders what is to be. Scarcely better off is it for good rousing "issues'' on which to build up a deadly campaign against Wilson and his party. It will not do to take the field against "preparedness." The less said against Democratic achievement in the reserve bank system the better. The less said against Wilson's cautious Mexican policy of the past three years the better. The less said against Wilson's handling of our critical foreign rela- i tions the better. Of course the tariff is ( always available and Democratic extravagance. Of these the former will fail to galvanize much active hostility to Wilson, so long as business booms as at present. As for Democratic extravagance, while there is plenty to be criticized, yet somehow the Republican record was no better and the people know it. It is a frigid and disheartening outlook for all that hunger after Democratic jobs, from that of the president down. It looks like four more years of Wilson?four more chilly years of famine for the faithful in the G. O. P. camp.?Spartanburg Herald. MARKETING OF COTTON Hon. John L. McLaurin Talks on Subject at Commercial Congress. News and Courier, Saturday. Saying that he was speaking from tne standpoint or tne producer, ?ir. McLaurin addressed the meeting on various phases of the cotton industry of the country. He declared that it was the duty of the government in normal times, as well as in times of stress, by legislation to stabilize the price of cotton to enable the producers to get the benefit of the law of supply and demand. Cotton is the cornerstone of international finance, the speaker declared. In order to secure a proper price for cotton the system of throwing the entire crop on the market at the time it is harvested must be replaced by a system for marketing it during the twelve months of the year, he said, and discussed how warehouse systems should do this. "I believe that the state warehouse idea is the beginning of a movement which will revolutionize the marketing of our cotton crop and inaugurate a prosperity in the south which will be lasting because founded upon correct business principles. It will pave the way to a system of rural credits based upon land which will unlock vast capital now lying Idle and 1 ilmost useless If the product of our land, cotton, can be transformed into i fluid asset, why can't the same thing be done for land, the basis of all wealth? Our state warehouse receipts are negotiable instruments which are now passing current in the money centres Just like bonds and Btocks. Of course, we have made but a bare beginning and need further legislation, both state and national. "One of the great obstacles to the development of the agricultural south is the tenant system under which the lands are managed, i nave oeen trying it myself, and it Is a curse to all concerned. We need some system that will enable an Industrious farmer to work out and pay for the land that he cultivates. The 1st of January in a cotton country is a sad time. The roads are filled with wagons loaded with household goods, moving from place to place. That habit has become so strong that many move just for the sake of moving. None of these people know what home is, and the attachments that go with it. All of the education on earth can never develop a high type of citizenship among a homeless people. "There 1s one more thought to which I would like to give expression. No people can grow rich and maintain a general prosperity so long as they export their raw material and buy back the finished product. The wonderful increase in manufacturing development in the south is the most hopeful sign of the future that I see. Thirty years ago the centre of cotton manufacturing was In Fall River; now it has moved to Columbia, S. C." PALMETTO QLEANING8 Current Events and Happenings Throughout 8outh Carolina. James A. Williams was elected mayor of Heath Springs last week. Fire in Summerton Thursday destroyed property valued at |5,000. The largest cargo of gasoline ever brought to Charleston was brought to that city last week on the steamer Louisiana. The cargo consisted of 1,400,000 gallons of gasoline. One thousand sailors attended an oyster roast in Charleston last week beld in connection with the meeting of the Southern Commercial congress in that city. * ** La?. llHln Mrs. a. m. oeiuc aim uci Hbkiv son Manning, of C&mpobello, Spartanburg county, were bitten by a mad cat last Thursday. The wounded mother and son have developed no serious trouble as yet Mrs. Tom Holley of McCormlck, a sufferer from pellagra, attempted suicide Thursday by jumping in a well. She was taken from the well which is about 55 feet deep, without Injury save a few bruises. John P. Colpoys and C. S. Bendheim of the Federal department of labor are in Greenville to see what they can do toward bringing about harmony at the Judson mils, Greenville, between striking employes and [he mill management. Harrison Pitts, a white man is in jail in Anderson charged with violatton of the Federal law against white slavery. It is alleged that Pitts brought a young white woman from Commerce, Ga., to Pelzer, S. C., for Immoral purposes. The supreme court en banc Friday sustained the constitutionality of the acts providing for the Issuance of $1,250,000 in bonds by the Richland county board of highway commissioners for the permanent improvement of the county's roads and for the issuance of $950,000 in bonds by Greenville county for a similar pur pose, the acts having Deen passea at the last session ot the legislature. | The Southern Commercial congress In session in Charleston last week' came to a close Friday electiong the1 following officers: President, Samuel G. Stoney, Charleston; vice president,1 W. H. Marshall, Fort Lauderdale,1 J. A. Wadev Montgomery, Ala.; T. J.' Campbell, West Palm Beach, Fla.; E. J. Watson, Columbia; Dr. J. H. Pratt, Chapel Hill, N. C.; Dr. W. McCallie. Atlanta, Ga.; George W. Kolner, Richmond, Va. Thousands of persons were in Charleston last week on account of the congress. The Woman's Auxiliary of the Southern Commercial congress Friday concluded Its session in Charleston, with the adoption of a series of resolutions looking for industrial betterment and social welfare of women und children. The resolutions include recommendations for legislation abolishing child labor, enforcing compulsory education, providing minimum wages and minimum hours of labor laws for mines, factories and mercantile concerns, employing women and children. President Wilson on Thursday sent to the senate the nominations of the following South Carolina postmasters: William Laughin, Anderson: Manton B. McCutchen. Bishopvllle; J. W. Little, Simpsonville, and David B. Traxler, Greenville. The last was simply following up a recess appointment. under which Mr. Traxler has been acting as postmaster for some months. The following South Carolina postmasters, previously nominated, were confirmed by the senate Thursday: George I. Hutchinson, Summervllle; W. S. Hite, Batesburg; Jos. P. Ouzts, Edgefield; M. J. Stanley, Hampton; A. A. Stuart, McCormick; Jas. C. Jennings, Pickens: Levi S. Bowers, Prosperity. Robert Emmett Seibels. of South Carolina, was nominated by the president to be first lieutenant In the medical reserve corps of the army. DECREASE IN COTTON SEED Census Department Gives Amount Crushed to December 1. Cotton seed crushed from the 1915 crop to December 1, amounted to 1,981,140 tons against 2,473,931 tons to December 1, last year, the census bureau announced Friday. Linters obtained to December 1, amounted to 381,927 bales against 341,142 bales last year to December 1 nfnoKo/4 on/1 lintoro nhtfl inpil by states follows: State. Seed Linters Alabama 154,760 30,617 Arkansas 110,067 20,080 Florida 13,007 1,834 Georgia 361,000 71,979 Louisiana 70,003 14,130 Mississippi 178,770 35,512 Missouri 9,425 2,002 North Carolina 118,695 19,876 Oklahoma 81,179 15,214 South Carolina .. .. 160,179 26,749 Tennessee 90,858* 19,213 Texas 612,191 119,524 All other states ... 21,002 4,497 TOLD BY LOCAL EXCHANGES News Happenings In Neighboring Communities. CONDENSED FOI QUICK READING Dealing Mainly With Local Affaire of Cherokee, Cleveland, Qaeton, Lancaster and Chester. Gaffney Ledger, Dec. 17: Cherry camp, No. 74, W. O. W., elected the following officers at a meeting Tuesday evening, to serve during the next tear: N. S. Burgess, consul commander; L. C. Warmoth, adviser lieutenant; J. B. Martin, banker; Lu T. Vinsett, clerk; W. Baker, escort; R. Lt. By era. watchman; T. F. Northey, sentry, and T. Davenport, manager. Fred Carter, alias Fred Buckner, alias Will Hawkins, of Union, was arrested here late Wednesday afternoon by Sheriff W. W. Thomas and Deputy Sheriff H. H. Lockhart, on a charge of stealing a horse and buggy from Gus Brannon, a Union liveryman. He is also charged with having traded the stolen horse with Claude Burgess of the Ravenna section of the county. Mr. Brannon came to Gaffnay yesterday from Union to identify the prisoner and secure his property. R. C. Cotner, one of the Southern railway's most congenial attachees, was coming up from Columbia to Spartanburg at the close of the state fair, and feeling the need of a clean collar, telegraphed to a friend in Union to have two at the station when the train arrived. When the train pulled in a Union, Cotner went out to meet the porter and received the collars, but instead of handing him two collars he handed him two quarts of "Four Roses." Cotner swears he ordered collars but those who know him best are satisfied that he i was not insulted at the result of his efforts to get a clean collar Supervisor J. M. Jenkins, who has been confined to his home for the past month by illness, is now rapidly re- i covering and expects to be able to attend to his duties within the next few davs Ordination services for the new deacons will be held at Draytonvllle Baptist church next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. The new officials to be installed are: G. D. Parris, J. W. B&rnhill, G. W. Sparks, R. E. Parris and Jim Parker Gaffney citizens may now enjoy almost the full benefit of the free city mail delivery since nine letter collection boxes have been placed in different sections of the city this week. There are ten more letter boxes, and five combination boxes to be erected, but the necessary supplies for putting them up have not yet been received. Gaston is Gazette, Dec. 17: Mr. L. Thompson, senior member of the firm of L. Thompson & Son, shoemakers, was quite badly injured Wednesday evening when he suffered a fall which resulted in his breaking his right thigh near the hip Joint Mr. Thompson was riding in a buggy with Mr. J. R. Fayssoux, who had stopped to take him home from his shop, when the horse balked on South Oakland street Mr. Thompson had gotten out of the buggy and Just as he did so the horse backed the buggy against him, throwing him to the ground. Mr. Thompson was taken at once to his home on South Broad street, and in spite of the seriousness of his injury is resting well Mr. Thompson, who has had charge of the paving recently done at Llncolnton by the Noll Construction Co. of Chattanooga, Tenn., notified Mr. R. M. Johnston, chairman of the street committee of the city council, yesterday that he would move with his force to G&stonia. within the next three or four days and begin preparations for the paving work his company is to do here At the regular monthly meeting of the city council held at the city hall Tuesday night the only matter of Importance taken up was the opening of sealed bids on the issue of $100,000 in bonds for the erection of new school buildings, and for the funding of indebtedness already incurred in the erection of the new Central school building. The successful bidder was H. T. Holz & Co., of Chicago, 111., who offered $104,201 for the entire issue. The next highest bid was that of the First National bank of Gastonia, who offered $103,863 Otto Rupp, who has been operating the Sanitary Meat and Sausage Market on North Marietta street for the past year, has been adjudged a bankrupt, the petition having been filed by his attorneys, Bulwinkle & Cherry, before the Federal court in Greensboro this week. Rock Hill Herald, Dec. 17: A. L. Wallace, one of the oldest citizens of this city, passed away Friday morning at 5 o'clock at the residence of his son, E. S. Wallace, West Main street. The news of his death will be learned with regret by friends all over the county. The funeral will be held from the late residence Saturday morning at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. J. Nelson, pastor of the First Baptist church, of which the deceased was a member. The interment will follow in Laurelwood cemetery. Mr. Wallace was 74 years of age. He had been in failing health for a couple of years or more, but his condition was not regarded as serious He was able to be around and was on the streets only a few days ago. He contracted a cold Saturday and was kept in the house. On Wednesday he was forced to take to his bed and rapidly grew weaker. The deceased was a Confederate veteran, having served throughout the war. He was slightly wounded once. For about 25 years he was foreman of the city street forces, having to give up this work when his health failed several years ago. Mr. Wallace was held in the highest esteem by all his Cumrivlno' a rn twA oAnfl R. II ICIIUO. ?UI VIVIII5 M* V H?W www, ? S. Wallace and C. O. Wallace, the latter of Virginia, and four daughters, Mrs. George Harrell, Mrs. Louella Crook, of this city; Mrs. S. J. Cauthen of Mooresvllle, N. C., and Mrs. Daisy Barnett of Lancaster. Chester Reporter, Dec. 16: The remains of Mrs. I. H. Bell, a native of Chester county and former resident of this city, who died at her home In Montgomery, Ala, Tuesday evening, arrived here last night over the Seaboard and were taken to Winnsboro this morning, funeral and interment to De at tne ?ncK cnurcn, aoout ten miles from Winnsboro Samuel Archie, an old colored man about 85 years of age, who has redded on the Saluda road a short distance beyond the Eureka mill for years, was found dead in bed Tuesday morning, and Coroner J. H. Gladden, after investigating the matter and having a physician view the remains, found that the old man's death was due to exposure to the cold Miss Emmie Saunders died Tuesday at the home of her dster, Mrs. T. I* Eberhardt, on Saluda street, and after funeral services Tuesday afternoon by Rev. A. D. P. Gilmour, D. D., the remains were taken to Hagood, the home of the deceased, for interment Fire yesterday, we understand, destroyed the Georae Cornwell residence in the Edgemoor neighborhood. We were not informed of the extent of the Iocs, but understand there was some Insurance. Mr. H. B. Mebane of Qre&t Falls, who was in the city yesterday afternoon, said that the contract for the new mill at Great Falls will be let today. The contract for one hundred dwelling houses was let a few days ago. * * * Rock Hjll Record, Deo. 16: One night last week as Dr. J. E. Halle and 1 his nephew, Harold Halle, were returning to the city from the Smith Turnout section, where Dr. Halle had been to make a professional call, when ' near the new Fishing Creek bridge on the Saluda road, they saw a negro ' dressed In a blue suit of overalls approaching. They could see him very ' plainly by the lights on the automobile and just as they neared him he shouted to them to halt Dr. Halle J said that, fearing possibly If they did not stop he might shoot into the auto and hurt or maybe kill one or both < of them, he instructed his nephew, I who was driving the car, to stop, and 1 as he did so asked the negro what he 1 wanted. The negro replied with an < oath to hold up there as he wanted to < see mm. ur. ivuie nuu ue rvuiuiu- bered that he had a pistol In the auto and he reached for It Immediately and fired two ahota in the direction of the ' negro, and aa he fired the ahota the man fell to one aide down the embankment approaching the bridge and that they immediately started to the city without further investigation as ^ to whether either of the shota struck the negro or not. Dr. Halle states j that he made no mention of it previously, thinking possibly that the negro might have been hit and that ^ he would hear of it and be able to find out who he was, but so far has not heard of one being shot, and j thought it might be well to mention it so aa to warn others traveling this road at this particular point, which is rather a dark, gloomy place at night. ( * King's Mountain Herald, Dee. 16: The_flrst two weeks on our sewerage work was fine. The weather was good 1 and lota of progress was made. During the two weeks Railroad avenue from W. L. Plonk's residence to the overhead bridge, King street between Railroad avenue and Piedmont street, Piedmont street between King and , Mountain streets, Mountain street between Piedmont and Railroad avenue , and Cherokee street from Richardson's , stables to the Ronnie mill were work- , ed The bazaar conducted by the ; ladles of the A. R. P. church in the ( Hord building Friday was quite a sue- } cess The two and one-half-year- ( old child of Mr. and Mrs. Forest Green died Wednesday of last week and was buried in Mountain Rest oemetery. Lancaster News, Dec. 17: We are glad to report that Mr. John Dave Caskey, who la at the Fennell infirmary in Rock Hill, is much better than he was earlier in the week. The doctors consider his condition much more satisfactory Messrs. Manly Blackmon, Jack Crenshaw, W. M. Bowers, M. L. Sweatt and J. T. Moseley, who hold positions with the Du Pont Powder company at City Point, Va? came home this week to spend Christmas at their respective homes Mr. Lee Wright, who has been in failing health for the past several months, passed away December 14, at the county home. Mr, Wright was 32 years of age. The remains were J taken to Taxahaw, where they were laid to rest Wednesday. ; * * * i Fort Mill Times, Dec. 16: Up to ] yesterday at noon about 80 voters, out ] of possibly 200 who are entitled to i register, had applied to A. C. Lytle, , registrar, for certificates to vote in the < municipal election Superintentendent J. D. Fulp has announced { that the Fort Mill Graded school will , close for the holidays on Wednesday i afternoon, December 22. The school , will resume work Monday, January 3. , Mr. Roy Patterson, son of Mr. j J. H. Patterson of Fort Mill,, who has been working for the Southern Power , company at Nitrolee, Chester county, j has been transferred to the company's ] chemical plant at Mt. Holly, N. C. j Kissing Under the Mistletoe.?In the ! long ago when Scandinavians met : under the mistletoe in the great for- ( ests, no matter how great enemies they were, they dropped their weapons , and greeted each other kindly; nor would they take up arms against each , other until the sunrise of another day. This was their tribute to their great god, Thor. And, in these days, kissing beneath the Christmas mlstleto in a spirit of fun or romance carries on a custom the Scandinavians had a thousand years before Christ. Changed.?A rich lady dreamed that she went to heaven, and saw there a mansion being built. "Whom is that for?" she asked of the guide. "For your gardener." "But he lives in the tiniest cottage on earth, with barely room enough for his family. He might live better if he did not give away so much to the miserable poor folks." < Farther on she saw a tiny cottage [ i being built. "And whom is that for?" ' she asked. "That is for you." "But I have lived in a mansion on 1 earth. I would not know how to live ! in a cottage." i The words she heard in reply were full of meaning. "The Master Builder is doing his beet with the material hat is being sent up." Then she awoke, resolving to lay up treasures in heaven.?Exchange. WAKtMUUot CUMmlOolUNCK Mr. John J. MeMahan Wants to Got Into 8ho#s of Mr. MoLaurin. Columbia, December 19.?That the persistent fight which has been waged against the state warehouse system will be continued at the approaching session of the legislature, taking the form of opposition to the re-election of Senator McLaurln, and that this fight may have far-reaching results In the political affairs of South Carolina, is foreshadowed by the candldacv of Mr. Jno. J. MeMahan. a law yer of Columbia, for the position of state warehouse commissioner and the comment thereon of Senator J. A. Banks of Calhoun county, one of the ablest members of the state senate, and one of the state's most successful farmers and business men. Senator Banks, in the course of an interview, says: "From the correspondence which I have seen, it would appear that there Is a movement on foot to place the state warehouse system in impractical hands. If this movement succeeds the friends of the system will not give up this hope of the southern farmer without a fight What turn that fight would take of course cannot be said at this time, but I believe that it will inevitably result in bringing into the race for governor of South Carolina the man who gave to the south the state warehouse system." The following correspondence, together with the comment of Senator Banks thereon, is self-explanatory: Kingstree, S. C., Dec. 15, 1915. Hon. J. L. McLaurin, State Warehouse Commissioner, Columbia, S. C. Dear Senator: I trust that the "enslosure" does not mean that you are going to give up the great work shlch you are accomplishing for the auu iui iiic uuoiucoo iumiwm )t our state through the Instrument it your own brain, and which work is ret In its Infancy. I am writing the party that there's 'nothing doing" so long as you'll conleecend to remain at the helm. Tours truly, (Signed) El C. Eppa Columbia, & C., Dec. 14, 1916. Senator E. C. Eppa, Klngstree, 8. C. Dear Mr. Epps: I am thinking of being a candidate for state warehouse commissioner. I am writing to see irhat you think of it and if you oould help me. I have been deeply Interested In the problem of public marketing, and I rave written and spoken a good deal on the subject It seems to me to be one of the biggest questions before us, and oould be worked out In a way to be of the greatest benefit to our people. It requires study and scientific solution. I should be glad to mvill 4^ fiirlr HAaina fftr - i - nijMnrw IIIV w urit? Xlvpiltg Ivl el favorable reply, Very truly, (Signed) John J. McMahan. Klngstree, S. C., Dec 15, 1915. Hon. J. J. McMahan, Columbia, 8. C. uear eir: suuiuu oeiuuur jbuaurln wish to remain in the position as state warehouse commissioner, I would consider it my duty to support him. He has worked under trying circumstances and through it all has produced a wonderful amount of success, in fact can show remarkable success against odds which would have swamped and brought ruin to the system if it had not been in his landa I have always regarded the state warehouse system as the government's greatest departure and I should sincerely regret to see a change in its management at this early period of its development. With all due regard for your ability ind my deepest respect for your aspiration, my earnest desire to see the food work of the warehouse system fo on uninterruptedly, prompts me to reply thus promptly and frankly. Yours truly, (Signed) E. C. Epps. December 16, 1916. Hon. E. C. Epps, Kings tree, 8. C. My Dear Senator Epps: I thank you very much for yours of the 16tb Inst., and in reply beg to say that I have no wish to give up the development of the state warehouse system until it is on a basis where it will be safe from attacks and able to take :are of itself. I was not originally a candidate for the position, and only accepted it bemuse I felt that if I did not do so it would never be put into practical operation. I made no effort to be sleeted, and I shall not do so now. It is up to the legislature. I do not want the impeession to get uut that I am retiring: from the position. Personally I would be glad to De relieved of the responsibility did J not feel that it would be a cowardly shirking of my duty to the people of South Carolina, in the face of the fight now being made by the moneyed interests and the insurance trust. I am giving out the correspondence to the prees, in order to let the situation be known, being confident that you have no objection to my doing so. With kindest personal regards, Sincerely, John L. McLaurln. Senator J. A. Banks of St. Matthews, was in the city, and was asked aooui the state warehouse matter. He expressed himself as follows: "Everyone knows who is acquainted with the history of the state warehouse system, that the only man who could have made it a success was the one in whose brain it was bom. The friends of the system still realize that Its success is conditioned upon the same devotion and the same ability which have brought it to its present state of efficiency. From the correspondence which I have seen, it would appear that there is a movement on foot to place it in impractical hands. If this movement succeeds the friends of the system will not give up this hope of the southern farmer without a fight. What turn that fight would take of course cannot be said at this time, but I believe that it will inevitably result in bringing into the race for governor of South Carolina the man who gave to the south the state warehouse system."