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naturedly. His young master grew i convalescent rapidly, under the mild ] treatment of the good old country doctor. Every day at noon Cage came up- I stairs to mind the flies while the oth ers were at dinner, also to give Marse .1 Jake the news of the outside world, of what the negroes said at the home place and at the quarter place, un der 'Oveerseer Purdee. He told of ] "Miss tCalline " going away to school. i that Mr. Purdee was going to quit overseeing next year and go on his own little farm. Then he told -him in a whisper, leaning over the bed, that old Aunt Dilsey, 'the cook, had a let ter for him from "Miss Calline" buL ''she ain't gwine to give it to yo-a tel you is plum wel, case old Miss might find it, den dare would be the devil to pay." Jake ,tried to spring out of the bed, saving, "I am well now, go and tel! Aunt Dilsey to bring that letter" Bat Cage held him back saying, "Wait, Marse Jake, wait, she gwine bring it tiermorrer, don'<, don't, Marse Jake." Jake was inexorable. The leetter had to come. It would be hard to analyze the feeling of Jake Baldwia at th sight of the letter. Love, shame, hope, remorse and despair came crow.ding upon him. But when he had read it, he found -that Miss Caro line Purdee did not upbraid him. She spoke kindly, 8ympathetic and hope -fal. She was indeed hurt at his mis fortinwl and spoke sorrowing at the thoght of leaving without seeing 1-im once before her departure. The tone of the letter showed forgiveness, anxiety -and distress at his suffering, that she still had faith in -him and hoped he would soon be well. After its perusal, Jake Baldwin thought and reflected long. Then his manhood and corage sprang up. Such devo tion, deserved from him a life time of atonement. He determined then and there upon an entire reformation, and he deteini'ned also, to be, for her sake, if nothing else the true and upright man that God had intended him to be. From the secret recesses of his heart went up to the Infinite a fervent prayer for his loyal little girl, for strength and po'wer to carry out 'his vows of reformation. One day after young Baldwin was able to sit up in his room, Cage came in with a gruesome tale of the dark est import to both.' ''Dat old Miss and young Miss," said Cage; ''had bedeviled old Master so, dat he had stnt for Squire Metze and had his 'will drawed, dat old Miss lowed dat you was jest gwine to fling way de property anyhow, an jist seek foolish debi]nent laak dis les one rwid dat no erconnt Gage. Den it twold do no body good." Jake gathered from his inforner 'that pressure had been brought to bear upon his easy going father at the psycological moment, and had 'him to make a 'will, giving everything to !his sister, after his death, leaving to Jake an annuity sufficient for the' wants of a vagabond like Jake had shown himself .to be. 'But the news of 'this did not affect Jake seriously, for he now 'could offer his hand and heairt to the girl he loved on an equal footing. ''Day had er powerful rompus las week;" continued Gage; ''bout dat twill, an bout me too. Ole Miss lowed she was gwine 'have me sold to er nigger speculator, and sunt to de fur eountry. 'Well, ef dey do dat, Marse Jake, here is a darn runaway .nigger for 'true. I .ain't gwine 'to no Mas 'sasip, nor fur country neider, case 'who will 'be lef to tend to you. Dey :ain't a young nigger om de place dat knows anything bout waiting on 'white folks. No, "I ain't gwine, else old Mase ilhaeange in de 'woods all de time. Buat old Marster :say he ain't gwine to 'have none his niggers sold .to speculators. Den ole Miss say he got ter stop you going long wid Miss Calline. Den old Mars ter shore got mad, and he say, 'let him go long wid who he dammad please. I married a po gal myself,' Den a dat, old Miss took de lister icks, case old miss was pore, when Marster married her. Dey had it up and down, an Aunt Dilsey say, she ain't heard old Marster cuss so, sine dat time Mingo let de mules runaway an broke de wagon tongue. But I tsill you what less us do, Marse Jake. Youl go back ver school an git larning, case you is a white man, an bledged to hav .dat. Git ole Marster .to let me work at de home house place, an I won't run away no mo, case ef I go down to 'de quarter wid de overseer, de fuss ibusiness sho gwine ter begin, den ole Ma.rster will have a nigger in de woods agin." Jake thought seriously of Cage's logic and sane advice, and had a long1 interview with his father. He asked his forgiveness for the past, promis ed to mend his ways in the future, go back to school, quit his idle ways, and study to make himself an honorable as The father still had cond~fdence n his son. and he loved him. Old &aj. Baldwin knew that Jake was roung, that he was gay and care free, mt still he believed he had courage o do what he promised. 'To wh.atso wer understanding they came, none >ut the two interested ever knew. rhe old gentleman now began to be listressed about the unjust will, his iagging wife and daughter had driven 1im into making. He very well knew hat he had long since passed the nountain divide of life, and would soon pass down into the valley of sternal rest and he wished his boy bo share equally in the property he aad accumulated, by a life -time of elf denial and toil. But to do this aow, and change his will would be to ubject himself the balance of his lays to the lashing of bitter and vie ious tongues. Be that as it may, Take went back to the Institute, Cage remained on the home place and again missed his justly deserved whippin;. In time Maj. Baldwin found Cage not to be the lazy vagabond as he xpeeted, but industrious and faith ful, ever ready to lend a helping hand to anythilng he saw to be done about the house, or farm. The old gentle man began to depend upon him to 5ee his orders executed. Cage was as loyal and obadient to his old Mas ber as he had been to Marse Jake. 'he vitriol in the blood of the ladies of the household against -Cage be am Mo-re diluted day by day as they watched with what eagerness he tried -o please. The old life was forgiven md forgotten, he became a prime fa rorite, was raised to the post of ear riage driver, a position of honor, most ,oveted by the negroes in those days. In Jake Baldwin, there were even Yreatest changes. His fellow stu Ients noticed it and often spoke of the transformation. He not obly hanged morally, but physically. He was no longer the stoop shouldered, aarrow chested, bander legged boy :f last session. He straightened up, ield his head high, his chest aspand ad, and in every way he showed he was devloping into a fne specimen f mffental and physical manhood. At the end of the session, it was agreed by all that never before at tira insti tution was seen such wondrous chang s in -a student. On his return home Mis people could searcely beliove their eyes, that it could be possiMle for "Jake to come out so.''" .1 bais aithf'ul Cage almost failed b: recog tia. his young master in th'.s iTne young ent]eman, was shy and distaitt for a t'me. But Cage was pr> id t.f him nzevai?heless. "Bless God,'' said he, "ef Marte Jake ain't turned out to be a shoa nuff fine gentleman. lie looks just as proud as dat fine young bunckra, dat is coming to see young Miss.'' Jake's sister seemed glad to note the chaxige in her brother, appeared.j SPECIAL IN TO EARLY F OUR FIRST ! SPRING Has arrived. WYe have hoi and wil sell as "Low as i as "Good as the Best". V Bargains call on 934 Main Street. C~ ;ALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY As executrix of the last will anid estament of Mrs. N. C. Harris, I vill sell at her late residence at ten >'clock a. m., on April 12, 1910, th'a )ersoal property of which sh; died ;eized and possessed, consisting of iousehold amd kitehen goods. Terms )f sale, cash. Annie R. Harris, Executrix. An Opportunity for a Good Investment. A close Mining Company, which has :>perated its silver mines in Idaho for the past two years, has now showing nough to justify it in offering for sale 50,000 shares of its Treasury Stock at 25 cents per share, par value $1.o, for the purpose of increasing its develop ment work-no salaried officers. We invite investigation. Those interested write Geddes & Co , 60o West Platt St., Baltimore, Md. A liberal commission paid to an up-to late solicitor. Jnes & Werts Is the place to find what is needed by the wide awade housekeeper for the preparation of those meals at this time of the year. A full line of GROCERIES AND FRESH MEATS can be had at their store Canned Goods, Coffee, Tea, Fruits and Vegeta tables bought of them can be depended on to be fresh and pure. Get in the babit, when you want anything for the table, of ringing up Phoce No. 40. Your tongue is coated. Your .breaibh is foul. Headaches come and go. These symptoms show that your stomach is the trouble. To remove the eause is the first thing, and4 Chmbrlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets will do that. Easy to take and most effective. Sold 'by W. E. Peham & Son. DUCEMET 'URCHASERS! SHIPMENT OF GOODS ight at "Low WateriMark"~ te owest" and ein Quality hen in search of Genuine TTNER Phone No. 262 DO NOT MONKEY WITH THE BUZZ SAW. Why take any risk when we will insure your getting just the lumber you require? We are experienced and can give you the best value for your money. Do not take any chances by going elsewhere as we will guarantee you satisfaction in every way. NEWBERRY LUMBER CO. REPOF The Newberry NEWBERI At the Close of the Bush Condensed From Report RESOURCES. Loans and discounts $269,495.25 Furniture and Fixtures 2,275.00 Overdrafts secured and unse cured 1,758.60 Bonds and Stocks 680.00 Cash and due from Banks 59,437.65 $333,646.50 40f Paid On Sa JAMES MCINTOSH, President. Why WUrry* ABOUT WHAT TO EAT FL -9-F When you can get just 40 what you are wishing for breakfast, dinner or IM supper at the up-to-date i ' Grocery store of II. 0.WIsoN 3F1' The wide-awake man who keeps a full line i of Staple and Fancy Groceries, Coffee, Tea, Canned Goods, Fruits j and Vegetables. Tell 4 your troubles to Phone No. 202? 0 Forced to Leave Home. Every year- a large number of poor suferers whose lungs are sore and adwihughsaae rged to go > another climate. But this is cost- ~j y and Dot always sure. There's a etter way. Let Dr. King's New Dis overy Cure you at home. ''It cured ue of aung troubl4e,'' writes W. 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