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Passenger Train Loses Its Way. Gets on to Wrong Track Through Switchman's Error and Is Chasod by an Express. A passenger train on the Northern of Prance line literally lost its way the other night and had a narrow escape from being telescoped by an express Which was behind It. The train left for Amiens at 6 p. m. All went well until after leaving Cvell. where the line to Brussels and Ger many and Holland branches off. Ow ing to a mistake of the signalman, which yet remains unexplained, the Amiens train was switched on to the Brussels line, and in the dark the en gine driver did not d'scovei the mis take until the train bad proceeded a mile or two on the lino to Brussels. Then, remembering that the Brussels express was only a few minutes be hind him, the driver decided to put on full speed and go right ahead, ft was an exciting experience for everybody. The passengers, finding th?t the train was traveling at full speed and run ning through the stations, became alarmed and pulled the danger signal. The train ran on to the junction at Point St. Maxence, where the driver hurriedly explained the matter to the signalman and was shunted on to a siding two minutes before the arrival of the express. At last the train was r.eni back to Crell and resumed Its journey to Amiens a couple of hours late. Girl Kidnaped by a Bear. Pet Who Had Heard Call of the Wild Takes Former Mistress to His Den !n the Woods and Tries to Keep Her There For a Playmate. The strange story that Miss Maggie Caime of Zarilla county, Tex., and her friends have to tell concerning the con duct of a black bear will tax the cre dulity of those who are not familiar with the humanlike intelligence often displayed by bruin. Miss Caime has always been very fond of pets, and for a loug time she j was passionately attached to a fine black boar that she had raised from a small cub. She called the bear Nigger, and he would answer to his name and come running the moment his mistress commanded him. . Nigger was very intelligent, and for a long time he was as playful as a kit ten and regarded as perfectly harm less. As he grew older he began to anew considerable temper, and he of ten got so angry that he looked dan gerous, and his mistress would con sider it prudent to chain him to a troe for awhile?at least until he got In a good humor. He never tried to harm I got in front of h?r. She kept trying to J get by him, but he would not let her pass- Finally he showed signs of an ger, and when she tried to pass he growled and raised bis paw. In vain she tried to pet him. He continued to bar the path. Finally Ma.^'t' conclud ed to return to the house she had vis ited. Nigger trotted along behind her until she came to where the path forked. Again the bear threw himself in front of her. The girl now began to be alarmed. Finding that Nigger would not let her follow the path that led to the house of the neighbor, Maggie fled j along the other path, hoping soon to j turn toward home. The bear did not intend that she should have her own way. He fol lowed close, and whenever she tried to leave the path he wooW throw him self in front of her and growl. Maggie was now badly frightened and began to shout for help. This angered the HE GROWLED AND RAISED HIS FAW. Miss Caime, and nothing pleased him better than to follow her from place to piace. She alone fed him, and he ap peared devotedly attached to her. Finally he began to show that he dis liked all the other members of the .family. In the absence of Miss Maggie he would sulk and refuse to eat. Nig ger's ugly traits grew so pronounced that Maggie's brothers talked about killing him. One day he scratched one of the boys and tried to break his chain. The boy was angry and ran ? and got a gun. Maggie barely prevent <ed him from ending Nigger's career. Bruin saw it all, and with his head turned to one side he listened to the threats made against him. "I believe he knows what you are saying, broth er," said Maggie. "Look how he is Lis tening." "Wed, I'll kill him yet," said the boy. Nigger evidently understood the situ ation, for he sulked all the evening, ?.and that night he broke his chain and disappeared. No trace of him could be found. Months passed, and Nigger was still a lost bear. A few evenings ago Miss Caime was returning from a visit to a neighbor. It was nearly sunset, and the girl was hurrymg along a lonely path through a forest only a short distance from her home when she suddenly encountered Nigger. He was standing in the path directly In front of her. He had evi dently waylaid his mistress, and ho did not show himself until she was close to him. Maggie's heart fluttered a lit tle, more from surprise than fear. She recognized the bear, and when she called his name he grinned with satis faction. Maggie went toward him. holding out her hands. He sat on his haunches in the path and would not move. When the girl attempted to pass, he instantly! bear, and he began to growl and gnash his teeth. She became convinced thai he would spring upon her if sfee did not keep quiet Finally she concluded to walk slowly along the path, thinking that she mighl induce the formerly tame benst to fol low her home. After going a short distance she came to a pile of logs aud brush, which she soon discovered was Nig ger's lair. The bear now appeared pleased. He walked about the place, sniffing, and he finally came and laid down at Maggie's feet. During the whole of the long nigbl the bear laid aud watched the terrol stricken girl. The slightest movement attracted his attention, and he would raise his head aud look at her. Mist Cai.me's people thought she had re mained overnight with the neighboi she had visited, and she was noi missed until after S o'clock the nexl morning. When it became known that the glr was missing, the whole neighborhood was aroused, and soon the woods were full of people searching for her. It die not take long to locate her. but wheu the bear heard voices and the barking j of dogs he got very angry. Bristliaa with raico. ho ran about the girl, growl Inir and gnashing his teeth In the mosi hair raising manner. Maggie fully realized her peril, and when she saw her friends she called I to them, warning them not to com? ' nearer. She explained the situation and her frleuds concluded to shoot Mr Nigger from where they stood. Aimin? well, three fired together, and Niggei rolled lifeless at bis captive's feel Now. what do you make of it? Wouh the bear finally have made a meal ol the girl or was he louesome and piniui for the company of his former play mate? A tickling cough, from any cause, is quickly stopped by Dr. Shoops Cough Cure. And it is so thoroughly harmless and safe, that Dr. Shoop tells mothers everywhere to give it without hesitation, even to very young babies. The wholesome green leaves and tender stems of a lung healiug mountain shrub, furnish the curative properties to Dr. Shoop's Cough Cure. It calms the cough, xnd heals the sore and sensitive bron cfeia: membranes. No opium, chloro form, nothing harsh used to injure or suppress. Simply a resinous plant extract, that helps to heal aching lungs. The Spandiards call this shrub which the doctor uses, "The Sacred Herb." Always demand Dr. Shoop's Cough Cure. Dr. J. G. Wannamaker: Mfg. Co. DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is best for cuts, burns, boils, bruises and scratches. It is especial ly good for piles. Sold by A. C. I Dukes; A. C. Doyle & Co. I THE TIMES AND DJEMUUHATt ukjlu?jk, xjuoxvuaujl o o CD GLOVER'S GLOVER'S O OlVf ID TO OUR o ? c u ?1 c ? One of Schloss Bros. & Co's. Expert Cutters and Fitters will be here to take your measure. Scores of New Styles?Hundreds of Smart, New Appro priate Fabrics; the services of one of the Most Expert Cutters and Fitters in the land?these are the advantages we offer you at our Annual Spring Opening conducted by the Great Tailoring House of SchloSS BrOS. & CO., of Baltimore and new york. Who are sending one of their best men especially for this grand event. Come in and meet him and see the new things for Spring. You will be under no obligation whatever. We'll cordially welcome you anyway. Be sure to come in Be sure to come in. o o Q | o o o GLOVER'S CLOTHING, SHOES, HATS AND MEN'S FINE FURNISHINGS. 9 SAVE THE RECIPE. Put It in a Safe Place, for it May Come in Handy. The trouble with most cough rem- A Higher Health Level, edies is that they constipate. Ken- "I have reached a higher health nedy's Laxative Cough Syrup acts level since I began using Dr. King's gently but promptly on the bowels and at the same time it stops the cough by soothing the throat and lung irritation. Children like it. Sold by A C Dukes; A C Doyle & Co. Late Arrival (to Ringen?I am sorry Says Home-Made Mixture Is Easily to arrive late at your coucert. but, be lieve me. I would willingly give a thou Prcparcd, and Sures Weak Kid neys and Bladder. Here is a simple home-made mix ture as given by an eminent author ity on Kidney diseases, who makes the statement in a New York daily newspaper, that it will relieve al most any case of Kidney trouble if taken before the stage of Bright's disease. He states that such symp toms as lame back, pain in the side, frequent desire to urinate, especially at night; painful and discolored uri nation, are readily overcome. Here is the receipe, try it: Fluid Extract Dandelion, one-half ounce; Coinpouud Kargon, one ounce; Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, three ounces. Take a teaspoonful after each meal and at bedtime. A well-known druggist here in town is authority that these ingred ients are all harmless and easily mixed at home by shaking well in a bottle. This mixture has a peculiar healing and soothing effect upon the Kidney and Urinary structure, and often overcomes the worst forms ot Rheumatism in just a little while. This mixture is said to remove all blood disorders and cure the Rheu matism by forcing the Kidneys to filter and strain from the blood and system all uric acid and foul, decom posed waste matter, which cause these affections. Try it if you arn't well. Save the p-escription. sand francs to have the pleasure of hearing you. Singer?Ah. you flatter me. Late Arrival?Not at all. I am as deaf as a stone.?Bon Vivant. New Life Pills," writes Jacob Sprin ger, of West Franklin, Maine. "They keep my stomach, liver and bowels working just right." If these pills disappoint you on trial, money will be refunded at J. G. Wannamaker Mfg. Co.. drug store. 25c. House Agent (to young married cou ple house hunting)?The place does not lack Interest. Two former tenants were dr wned in this moat.?Punch. Millions of bottles of Foley's Hon ey and Tar have been sold without any person ever having experienced any other than beneficial results . ,. ' ? ??, ?. _ .ithing that will positively do the very from its use for coughs, colds and " 1 J At times when you don't feel just right, when you have a bad stomach, take something right away that will assist digestion; not something that will stimulate for a time but some EXCURSION RATES TO NEW ORLEANS, MO BILE AND PENSACOLA via southern railway. Account .Madras Gras celebrations at New Orleans, La., Mobile, Ala. and Peiisocial, Via., ihc SOUTHERN RAILWAY announces the very first-class furo plus 2."> cents for t low rate Ticket.? - round-trip. n sale Pebrbuary 2(><h, 27th, 28lh, and 29th, inclusive; March 2nd, inclusive, good to leave New Orleans returning not later hau midnight March 10, J008. Stop-overs allowed going and return 1 st lung troubles. 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