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LOUIS APPELT, EDITOR. M ANNING, S. C.: WEDNESDAY, OCT. IS. 1S9. PUBLISIIED Er ERY WEDNESDAY. .NOTHElR WAI. ANDERTONI "z?1 68. ,C% NN 'MI XAP OF TRANSVAAL If our readers will take a geography and glance at a map of the great Pen insular of Africa, looking in the South eastern portion, they will see the scene of a great and bloody war that has just begun. Down there they will see the Transvaal, or the South African Republic.,and the Orange Free State, two little Republics, nestled among Natal, Bechuanaland, and other British possessions in South and middle Africa. Transvaal and the Orange Free State are indepen dent States, and have been for years, having gained their independence by fighting through many bloody con flicts with the British and African negro natives. They are not crude abd savage countries, for the founda tions of their civilization were laid several hundred years ago, many of their population being decendants of Hugenots, like those who make up the best people of our own lowerSouth Carolina, but most of the people of the Transvaal are actual emigrants from Holland or decendants from the Dutch, as are the best people of the State of New York today. The peo ple of the Transvaal are strikingly the same now as were the people of New York State many years ago, and Washington Irving's description of the social life of New York State then is peculiarly applicable to the inhabi tants of the Transvaal today, com monly known as Boers. They are frugal, honest, hard working people, and have many fine cities, railroads, and other evidences of progress, while agriculture, stock iaising, and gold and diamond mining are their princi pal industries. The Congress of the Transvaal is known as the Volksroad, and the president of the republic is a strong minded and stern old Dutch man by the name of Kruger, who for firmness is somewhat like Grover Cleveland, while for Diplomacy and legal acumen he is not a little like the late James G. Blaie. In addi tion to being president of a progres sive little republic, Kruger is a man and a statesman, and in President Steyn of the Orange Free State he has an ally whose friendship and pa triotism is equal to that which dis tinguished LaFayette when he es poused the cause of another country and another people, and assisted George Washington in leading a mighty people from under the bonds of English tyranny. England has provoked war between herself and the Transvaal, and the Orange Free State says that the Transvaal's destiny is also her destiny, and by her sister republic she will also stand or fall. These two little republic's possess the richest gold and diamond fields in the known world, and England wants them. England- wants absolute control of all South Africa. Of course there must be some other ostensible cause for the dispute, so the rights of En glish emigrants and Kaflir emigrants from English-India into the Trans vaal are lugged into the quarrel, but the real causes at the bottom of the trouble are England's greed for gold mines and greed for~ more terri tory in South A frica, like our greed for territory, is the real cause for our present war in the Philippires. Ergland has provoked the quarrel by the conditions which she laid dowi. ar~d the massing of unreasona ble nimbers of troops on the Trans vaal borders,and thus forced the little republic to issue an ultimatum which England's refusing to accept means war. Englnd played the cowardly part of forcing the Transvaal, if she must retain the respect of other na tions, to issue the ultimatum, and then she refuses to accede to the~ Transvaal's demands, and that means war. It is only an exhibition of the strong oppressing the weak simply because she is able to do it, and a sober reflection upon the conditions presented in this controversy, are appalling to any sense of patriotism and justice. Hostilities have already begun, and Enhgland has despatched 80,000O troops to South Africa under Gen. Sir Redvers Builer, who is said to be almost a Weyler and -.'ihose He is sail to have expressed himself that he will not stop until the last vestige of Dutch power shall have been wiped away in South Africa. Of course there can be but one in evitable result of the war, and that in England's favor, but she will not get the country for nothing, as Kruger has said: "The Republic's are "de termined that if they must belong to England a price will be paid which will stagger humanity." %To1, THIEF! We have refrained from giving ex pression to our views, regarding the recent performances of the State Board of Control for the retason, that we first wanted to become better ac auainted with the issues, but the longer we wait, the more confused we get, except on one point, viz: The board in summarily dismissing Com missionc - 'outhit and shipping clerk Ouzts, without giving them a hearing convinces us of the existence of a factional feud among the members, and that Douthit and Ouzts are the victims of partisan spleen. The dis charged men may be guilty of the charges preferred by liaselden and Robinson, yet the accused had a right to face their accusers and de fend themselves, this right was refus ed them by the board. Douthit has applied to the courts for relief, and Ouzts makes his defense in the press; If Ouzts tells the truth, then the action of the board shows method in desiring to rid themselves of men who would not be pliant tools. We do not pretend to vouch for Ouzts' declarations, but discount his state ments 50 per cent, we then find in them enough to suspect a secret bond between Miles, Haselden and Robinson, for the purpose of making money out of the dispensary. We have been, and are still a believer in the dispensary plan to control the liquor traffic, but rather than be an noyed with the filthy scandals that emauate from the State Board of Control, we would be willing for the entire system to go to the wall, and return the nefarious traffic back to those from whom it was taken. The dispensary's throughout the State with but few exceptions have done a great deal of good, and if each county could have the management of its own liquor traffic with a general su pervision by State officials, such as the Auditor's and Treasurer's are now under, perhaps the thing could be managed better, but there is no doubt about it, the management by a State Board of Control is a colossal humbug and a legalized opportunity for nasty, dirty, scandals, besides a seething mass of corruption. Ever since the establishment of a State- Board of Control, there has been crimination and recrimination, and now the concern is being showvn up by a discharged employee in a manner to disgust the strongest ad vocates of the dispensary system. We have no hesitency in saying the legislature should at the coming ses sion devise some plan to rid the State of the present management. The State Board as now organized must go, even if the whole system has to go with it. The people are worked up against those who are constantly accusing each other with being cor rupt, and they have about come to the conclusion that both factions of the board are telling the truth. "When thieves fall out honest men get their dues," is an old saying, and now that an uncompromising rowv is on between the two factions of the State Board of Control, the people will become acquainted with all of the rottenness about the institution. We believe the legislature can de vise a plan whereby the dispensary can be run with the same smoothness as other departments of the State, but to do so, no political hacks on the make, should have a place in its management. In the counties wvhere the liquor is sold there is very little trouble, occasionally a dispenser gets short, but such things will happen in all institutions where money is hand led, banks, factories, post offices, stores, in fact, in almost all kinds of business but these are merely inci dents of business which can be reme died. The trouble that afflicts the the dispensary system and which is causing the people to become very restleness is at head-quarters, where the liquor is bought, when ever a cog slips, out creeps a scandal and those at the head of affairs are charged with bribery, theft, and all manner of crime; the charges coming so often and with such a clear presentation as is made by Ouzts, leaves a conviction that there is more merit in the Ouzts indictment against Miles, Haselden and Robinson than that of Haselden and "Me-too" Robinson against Douthit anid Ouzts. The law is not giving the Governor the powecr to suspend every member STE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, LrcAs CorN1Y. ( FnaxxK J. CHIENEY makes oath that hei the senor partner of the firm ofF. J. CHtE-I EY& Co., doing business in the city ofi Toledo. county and State aforesaid, and that said tirmn will pay the sum of Onei Hundred Dollars for eachi and every case of atarrh that catnnot be cured by the use of Hal's Catarrh Cure. Fax J. CHENEY. Sworn to b~efore me and subscribed in my presence, this fth day of December, A. D. A. W. GLE~soN, - SEAL- Notary PuliC. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mucous sur fces of the system. Send for testimonials, free. F. J.~CHENEY & CO., 'Toledo, 0. Sold by druggists, 75e. U sll's Lamily Pil1c- na the best. of the State board accused, until a thorough investigation could be had, leaves the board masters of the situa tion, and the governor powerless to act. We would not be surprised if the peculations get ivorse from vow on, as the members of the board must realize that the legislature will cause something to fall at its coming ses sion, and if any more "good stealing" is to be bad, it must be done quick. Robbed the Grave. A startling incident, of whici Mr. John Oliver of Phi'adelphia, was the subject, is narratted by him as follows: "I was in a most dreadful condition. My skin was almost yellow. eyes -unker., tongue coated. pain continually in back and s&-. s, no ap petite-gradually growing weaker dav by day. Three physicians had given we r.p. Fortunatelv, a friend advised trying Elet tric Bitters; and to my great joy an I sur prise, the first bottle madfe a deeided im provement. I continued their use for three weeks, and am now a well oan. I know they saved my life, and robbed the grave of another victim," No one should iail to try them. Only 50 ets per bottle at Rt. B. Loryea's Drug Store. 5 I'ucksville Notes. Editor THE TDiEs. Mr. T. A. Pack of Greenville, S. C., is here on a visit after an absence of 28 years. Mr. Pack is an aged man, a good man and is now treading the walks of peaceful life. Lawyer C. L. Cuttino of Sumter, S. C., is here on a visit to his brother, Mr. T. P. Cuttino. Lawyer Cuttino is a fine young man, and his many friends predict for him a bright fut ure. The Cuttino boys have recently established a nice store here under the name of Cuttino Bros., managed by our esteemed and worthy "Tom." V e wish them continued success. Our school continues to grow; the enrollment now stands at 80 and new names are added to the roll every day. Two literary so-ieties have been organized in connection with the school. This is an import ant work and all the students should take advantage of the opportunity. AMIcUs. Packsville, S. C., Oct. 16, 1809. quick Results. Coolidge, Ky., Aug. 1, 1898. I have been suffering with female trou bles and was unable to get reliet. I was persuaded to try Benedicta and after one mionth's treatment I can recommend your remedy to suffering women. BRns. H. R. GILuEATH. Sold by R. B. Loryea. A defective hammock has caused many fond lovers to fall out. Chamberlain's cough remedy has saved the lives of thousands of cronpy children. It is also without an equal for colds and whooping cough. For sale by R. B. Lor yea. druggist. [janlay The American heiress prefer an heir in a castle to a castle in the air. The heialth-restorer and health-main tainer, Dr M A Simmons' liver medicine, strengthens the nerves, makes you plump and comely, and enriches the comple-xion with nature's choicest colors. Sold by Dr W 1 Brockinton. A gir'l's first lover is absolutely free from faults-so she thinks. Dr M A Simmons' liver medicine quick ens the appetite, aids digestion, gives tone and vigor to all the fnnet~ons and fortifies the system against epidemic influences. Sold by Dr WV 31 Brockinton Bachelors are woman's rights, and widowers are woman's lefts. "It did me more good than anything I ever used. My dyspepsia was ot months' standing; after eating it was terrible. Now I am well," writes S B Keener, Hoisington, Ks., of Kodol Dyspepsla Cure, it digests what you eat. D 0 Rhamne, Summierton; De W M Brockinton, Manning. The best sermons cease to Ibe inter esting when the dinner bell rings. "Ii you scour the world you will never fidi a remedy equal to One Minute Cough Cre." says Editor Fackler of the Mican opy. Fla , Hustler. It cured his family of lagrippe and saves thousands from pneu monia, bronchitis. croup and all throat and lung troubles. D 0 Rhame. Summerton; Dr WV M. Brockinton, Manning. T1here is ii t much waist material in a fashionable ball dress. "When our boys were almost dead from whooping cough, our doctor gave One Min ute Cough Cure. They recovered rapidly," writes 1P B Belles, Argyle, Pa. It eores caughs, colds, grippe and all throat and lung troubles. D 0 Rhame, sumumerton: Dr W M Brockinton, Manning. Some mothers spare the rod and spoil a slipper. Eat plenty, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will diges. what you eat. It cures all forms of dyspepsia a.'d stomach troubles. E R Gamble, Vernon, 'Tex., says: "It relieved me from the start and cured me. It is now my everlasting friend." D 0 Rhame, sumiierton; Dr W 31 Brockinton, Man ing. It is woman's art to deceive, and man's folly to believe. The "plow boy preacher," Rev J Kirk man, Belle Rive, Ill., says: "After suffer ing from bronchial or lung trouble for ten vaars, I was cured by One Minute Cough Cure. It is all teat is claimed for it and more." It cures coughs, colds, grippe and all throat and lung troubles. D 0 Rthame, Summerton; Dr WV M1 Jrockinton, Man ning. 'Uneasy lies the face that wears a drug store complexion. "I wish to express my thanks to the man ufacturers of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Iarrhoea Remedy, for having puot on the market such a wonderful medicine," says W. W. M1. ssingill, of Beaumont, T1exas. TIere are many thousands ot mothers whose children have been saved from at tacks of dysentery and cholera infantum who must also feel thankful. It is for sale at the R. B. Loryea drug store. Women like clinging gowns, and men like clinging women. On the 10th ct December, 1897, Rev. 8. A. Donharhoe, pastor M. E Church, Soutb, Pt. Pleasant, W. Y'a , contracted a severe cold which was attendedt from the begin. ning by violent coughing. He says: "Alter resorting to a number of so called 'specifics,' usully kept in the house, to no purpose. I purchased a bottle of' Chamrberlain's Cough Renedy, which acted like a charm. I most cheefnlyv recommend it to the puiblic." "or sale at the R. lI. Loryea drug i.tore. 'he clothbes line is thbe dividling line between the sexes, but it is fast dis appearing. .. ., Thie Kind You Have Always Bought stand the be ugly, hut it under stnsteait of beauty culture. PlesC U BA N O IL cures matism and Sores. Price, 25 cents. 1,1d by T? R3 TLnrya m4 NUBIAN TEA cures Dyspep. IIfl.46 sia, Constipation and Indi gestion. Regulates the Liver. Price, 25 et. Sold by R. U. Loryea. IMessed is the man who loves his wife's relations; but he is scarce. A Thousand Tongues Could not uxpress the r--:pture of Annie E. Springer, c 1.25 llowat st.. Philade! phi::. Pa., whe:n she tound that Dr. Kiing's New Discovery for Consumption .l cow pletely cured her of a backing cough that for many years hal madz lie a burden, all other remedies and doctors co-ld give her no help, but she says of this Royal .ure -it soon reinoved the pain in my cl st and I ca.n ow slcep soundly. soum thing, I Cln searce.lV :emLiember doit:_ be toe I feel likt sounding its praises thron,:hout the Univrre. So win every one who tries Dr. King's New Discovery for "y tronble of the Throat, Cht.t or LUIT. Price -50C. anld $1.00. -rial bot tics free at R. B. Loryea's din u store; every bottle guaranteed. 5 Revenge is sweet only when coni pared to the bitterness of hate. A Woman's Leltmt. Coolidge, Ky., A ug. 20. 1898. New Spencer Mehicine Co.: Since writ ing ou in Juily, I have continued to use Benedicta and am surprised at the results. Before usirg the reinedy I suffered from womb troubles aid a weak stomach, but the three bottes of Benedictn has con mpletely cured ine. It is a great medicine for dcli cate women. M is. H. It. GILREATU. Sold by I. B. Loryea. The tears of joy and sad ness are b-th drawn from the same tank. A Frightful Blunder Will often cause a horrible burn, scald, cut or bruise. Buckleti's Arnica Salve, the best in the world, will kill the pain and promIply heal it. Cures old sores, fever sores, ulcers, toils, felons, corns, al. 'kin eruptions. Best pile cure on earth. unly 25 cents a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by It B Lory', dirggist. 1-5 CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of ,.4.A77&4 _4 F OR SALE-At Vernon, near Brogdens, S. C , three Milch Cows with Calyes. Address, W. T. COSTIN, Alccln, S. C. l\TTICE! All persons are hereby forbidden -to hunt or treepass on rny of my lands ROSA WEINBERG. Mantning, S. C., Oct. 10, 1899. [2t -THE-< R. B. Loryea DRUG STORE, ISAAC M. LORYEA, Propr. Sign of Golden the Mortar. MANNING, S. C., Beg to announce to their many friends and patrons in Manning and Clarendon and adjoining counties that they will continue the business on the old lines and methods adop ted by their predecessors. With A Prestige of a Quarter of a Century, Which has in all that time been characterized by ilonest, Fair and Courteous Treatment, We ask for a continuance of the confidence extended to the old firm, assu ring our friends that their repu tation for conscientious dealing will be maintained and the public can feel satisfied that Nothing but what is Absolutely Pure Will enter into prescriptions com pounded by them. The same can be said of their preparations produced in their laboratory. Oui PgOcIiIIIOn D89oll@gn Is in charge of Mr. WV. WV. Reid, Ph. G., graduate of Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, who comes to us with the highest testimonials as regards his skill and ability as a pharmacist. The following statement explains itself : "College of Physicians and Surgeons, "Boston, Mass., Dec. 26, 1898. "To whom it may concern: "It is with pleasure that I can re commend Mr. WV. W. Reid as a faith ful,competent and trustworthy phiar macist, and a man that understands his business in all its details. Mr. Reid's experience with me at the Sea Shore the last three years has shown me conclusively that he is capable of assuming charge of any pharmacy that may need his services. "In regard to prescription work I consider him one of the most careful men I ever knew. "Respectfully, "Dem. Phys. Lab. and "Lecturer Gen'1 Chem." Further, we will add that the R. B. Loryea Drug Store will be pepetu ated. T'he R. B. Loryea Drug Store ISAAC M. LORYEA, Propr., MANNING, S. C. SIGIN OF THE GOLDEN MORTAR. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Clarendon. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. W. D. Gaimbh-, Plaintiff, against Julius H. Morris. Defendant. Judgment for Foreclosure atnd Sale. UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF A JL'DG ment Order of the Court of Common Pleas, in the above stated action, to me directed, bearing date 31st day of May, 1899, 1 will sell at pulic auction, to the highest bid der for cash, at Chirendon Court Ihouse, at Manning, in said coutyt, within the legal hours for judicial sales, on Monday, the 6th day of November, 1803, being salesday, the following described real esat e: All that piece, parcel or tract of land sit nate, lying and being in the county of Clarendon, in the said State, containing ifty-seven (57) acres and hounded as fol lows, to wit: On the north by hands of' Mrs. Mary E. Duflose; on the east by lands of or known is the McIntosh land; on the south by :ther lands of the said .Julius II. Morris, and on the west by lands of IR. P. Morris. Purchaser to pay tor puapers. D. J. BRtADHIAM, Sheriff Clarendon County. Manning, . C. Oct 21, 1bt)9 r2~-u Remember That - IS NOW ON And Will Last Until the 15th of November and every Purchaser Who Comes to the Manning Market This Month Should not Fail to See What He Has to Offer, for it Will Repay You for the Time Spent. Call and see the great values he has to offer in Gent's, Boys' and Children's Clothing, Shoes and Iats. 100 BAGS RICE. We wish to call special attention to the great value we offer in Rice. 100 bags of good Rice, 100 pound sacks, at $2.75 sack. Greatest offer we have ever made in Rice. 100 BOXES TOBACCO. You have only to come and sanple our Long Cotton and Wild Duck plug Tobacco, in 10-pound boxes, to be convinced that this is one of the best bargains we have ever offered 32 1-2c per pound, by the box only. Try a box and if you are not pleased we take the tobacco and give you your money. 1,000 Bushels Rice Flour. We have just received one car of 1,000 bushels of nice new Rice Flour at 30c per bushel, in lots of 5 and 10 bushels, but in small lots we are compelled to ask 3.5c per bushel for it. As a feed for horses, hogs and cattle it has no equal. It will fatten your meat hogs quicker and cheaper than anything else you could give them. Try a small quantity and we guarantee you will buy more of it. ONE WORD TO HOUSEKEEPERS, Owing to the poor gardens in this neighborhood we will keep a nice line of things in our Grocery Department to help out the housiekeepers, such as Dried Apples at 10c per pound; nice Evaporated Peaches at 12 1-2c per pound; Irish Pota toes at 30c per peck; best Elgin Butter at 30c per pound; fine Mountain Butter, fresh and sweet, at 20C. per lb. All kinds of Canned Goods at the way Jenkinson sells goods. Yours truly, W. E. JENKiNSON. FIRST SPECIAL SALE For the Season of 1899 History repeats itself, so we are going to repeat our successes ct former years and hod a BP"I3CIATI- SA .1a that our patrons will reemcber for yers to come. Don't forget the dates, Wednesday, Oct, 25, and Thursday, 26, On these two days we expect to give you the opportunity to purcbase everything you need in the shape of Dry Gooods, Notions, Cloaks, Shoes. Clotbing. Hats arnd Fur nishing Goods, at prices that defy competition. It is imiposssible to enumerate all fuie bargains that are iu store for you on these two day.4, but the following prices will give you an idea of how cheap we are goirng to sell everything at this Special SaleC. 75 dozen guaranteed 4i-ply Linen Collars, 15 pieces Henrietta, in all colors, 36 all styles an d size-s, at 5c. inches, 213 1-2c. 40 dozen guaranteed 4-ply Linen Cnff-. j pieces Wool Paid Dress woodl.s at 27c. both lints and plain, all sizes, at l1e. 10 pieces Wool Pl~aid Dress Goods at 25c 5 dozen Newport Garters, assorted col. 2 pie-ces Diagonal, extra value, at 32 1-2e. ors, at 9c. 3 pie ces 1hcids, extra value, at 30%. 5) pieces P laids, extra value, at 47c. Sox. 8 pices covert c, oth, extra value, at 49c. 1 piece Blue' Brilianetine, 40e. 50 doz Sox, assorted coltors, 4e per pair. ieco Bin- briliantine, 621i-2c 50 doz Sox, assorted coloers, 4e per pair NavI p~u Serge.~ 49e, 58e antd (2 1 2c 50 doz Sox, assorted coltors, xtra ht avy 54 it ches F~ annt-k, in al! colors. at 43c at 4c per pair. 54-inch L etl ' Cloth, in a:1 e 'ors. nti 6% 25 doz Sox, Black and Tan, att 7.1e per Ir- oiversrit Pattern ate $3 79, 25 25, Sti 50, 25 doz Sox, Black and Tan, at Oe yt r pr. $7 73 and S Hats.Black Dress Goods. 3 piece's Cashme-re at 11 I.2c. 10 doz Black Alpine Hatts, bond edges 5 piee Fancys at 12 1-2. and wide band, at 40c. 2 piteces Faneys at 169c. . 20 daz Brown Alpine Hats, bound edges 4 pIeces Cashmiere at 23e d wide band, at 49e. 1 piece fancy Bri iantine at 32c. 10 doz Nutria Alpine Hats, honda edges 1 ' - *' 50 and wide band, at 49e.1 " " 2 -e 3 doz each Black, Brown and Pearl Ilat . csI-olI~-ret,4 at 73. ' 5 doz Black and Brown Alpine hats, it*)'67.2. 0 doz Me-diuma Shape All-Wool Haets, it 4cbcad9g 3 dez Black and Brown Drrbys, latestF7 Thapes, regi~ular $2.50. but were branded $2 hiceCrpn at71-. hby mistake. Manufauctnre-r's loss is 301our- '$12 ' -n We- are selling thise lit at $2. .13) peilredtfet:tns on tell ether grndle.S HO S-u agi 2 piecs All-otlhelnrietti41. S~te fortil sal, 25 o piocr plain rt he oki n in r-ac 3counter ore, 48c. I~~~~49e 6I e yo an de titl o m ecr.arr Scotch 1opleGlovesgat each' 47 1.2and84,c.9:wand ~l:. stylepiocesleCrepin, at 87 1-at.-. -Co h loewa esGod.rd~ SHOE.-uBagi 10GiC5ial De(o tsa 7 hesC ouers. 5 doze lid ]ersyClt G ves (mn-athv eerbe bl oalod"L atre' s Paidples as otdcls , eh at. S oCK." fottt wee ie agets or thee r~o, or hi sae,25eao four is'tr we put thon, foa ti. couner 5 0e dotar'osin Goes m rtdcl td e t i e t llo wh t thety wilr brieg. 1Sicwolvespl at fancy 3res and48 arin 2Colre resGods aors5. 1 pieces Ptlaid titDayress Goo at Blankuc essTus. pices Pitla Dre 2 G ncod s wt at N ow't ore ctae are agents tttr ('Ol 8 2nee lid D es o dc 1. weatebr.e ah-s T on e h s u r 5 picC es riepla in a llfac lors, 3oo Allo Blan kets g. nh eue inches, at 22 i prices for this :ele'. See hand hills for the many special reductions lack of space revents our quoting. J. RYTT ENBE RG & SONS, TOWN TOPICS. "Good morning. Miss Summerton. How do you do?" Mrs. Packsville-"Have vou been down to C. W. Kendall. the Racket nian's Millinery opening, also?" "Yes, my dear; what perfectly graind Hats they have. I tell yon Manning has never had such love ly Hats before." "Did gou get one?" Why, I put on that lovely Black Hat with blue chiffon and velvet bow, and I tell you I just couldn't keep from buying it, it was so cheap." Well, I don't blame you, my dear; I saw very near all the ladies buying their hats. Mrs. Alcolu got that lovely Castor Hat, Miss St. Paul selec ted that Gray Mirrored Vflvet Hat, Miss Foreston said that little Brown Toque was less, and so many others were there to get their hats, too. Miss New Zion. Mrs. Wilson's, Misses Jordan and Davis Sta tion. Well, I can't tell you how many were there, but 1 tell you Mrs. Advance, Mr. Kendall certainly keeps up the reputation of having lovely Hats and beautiful Dress Goods and Trimmings. I never have any trouble to select my dress and hat and I feel satisfied they are up-to-date. I tell you Ken dall's is my place for shopping. You just ought to g o and see his line of Shoes; you know he has the biggest line in town anyway. I tell you I had to get a pair of those 'Julia Marlowe' Shoes, they are so good and comfortable. You know they have elastic in the instep, and you see they can't bind or hurt the foot. Mrs. Panola says she won't wear anything else, and Mrs. Silver says that's what she's been wanting a long time. I want you to know I love to trade at the Racket Store. They are always rushed, but they treat you so nice, Mrs. Summer ton. Did Mr. Summerton look at the Clothing? I declare he can save $3 or $4 on one suit there. He has some very nice Boys' Clothing, too." "Bye, bye. Don't forget the Bazaar meeting this evening. Bring Mrs. Workman with you." Youi-s for business, C. W. KENDLL. Yellow Front Racket Store. Ts owopein hi f ll? itetckoens Me' Sis r m . . 3 o 2 Yoths uis ro . 45 t 1 alin.a.