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MM =; Mhall oppose that," he flared. "It Is ah Instantly Hardin Waa on His Feet. olutely unnecessary. We can't afford it. Dj you know what that will cost, gentlemen?" "One hundred thousand dollars!" Rlckard Interrupted him. "I want an appropriation this morning for that amount. It is, in my opinion, absolutely necessary if we are to save the valley. We cannot afford not to do it, Mr. Hardin!" Hardin glared at the other men for support; he found MacLean's face a blank wall; Estrada looked uncomfortable. Babeock had pricked up his ears at the sound of the desired appropriation ; his head on one side, he looked like an Inquisitive terrier. Hardin spread out his hands in helpless desperation. "You'll ruin us," he said. "It's your money, the O. P.'s, but you're lending it, not giving it tc us. Ycu are going to swamp the Desert Reclamation company. We can'l throw funds away like that." One hundred thousand dollars! Why, he ccuW have stopped the river at any time li he had had that sum; once a paltry thousand would have saved them? "1 didn't ask the O. P. to come in and ruin us, but to stop the river; not to throw money away in hog-wild fash-j ion." He was stammering inarticulately. "There's no need of a spur-tracb If you rush my gate through." "If," Rickard nodded. "Granted. lij we can rush it through. Rut suppose it fails? Marshall shid the railroad would stand for no contingencies. The interests at stake are too vital?" "Interests!" cried Tom Ilardin. "What do you know of the interest al stake? You or your railroad? Comine in at the eleventh hour, what can you ^ know? Did you promise safety to thou ^Lsands of families if they made their ^Hiome? ir this valley? Are you respond fjBtle? Did you get up this company, in ^Fduce your friends to put their monej In it, promise to see them through? What do you know of the interests at stake? You want to put one hundred thousand dollars into a frill. God, do you Know wnat tnat means 10 my . company? It menns ruin?" Estrada pulled him down in his seat. Riekard explained to the directors j ke necessity in his opinion of the spur- ( track and the quarry. Rock in great; quantities would be needed; cars must be rushed in to the break. He urged the Importance of clenching the issue. "If it's not won this time, it's a lost cause," he maintained. "If it cuts a deeper gorge, the Imperial valley is a chimera; so is Laguna dam." The other men were drawn into the argument. Babcock leaned toward Hardin's conservation. MacLean was judicial. Estrada upheld Riekard. The spur-track, in his opinion, was essential to success. Hardin could see the meeting managed between the newcomer and the Mexican, and his anger impotently raged. His temper made him incoherent. He could see Riekard, cool and impersonal, adding to his points, and MacLean slowly won to the stronger side. Hardin, on his feet again, was sputtering helplessly at Babcock, when Riekard called for a vote. The appropriation was carried. ( Hardin's face was swollen with rage. Rickard then called for a report on j the clam-shell dredge being rushed at Yuma. Where was the machinery? Was it not to have been finished In February? "Why not get the machinery here? < What's the use of taking chances?" demanded Rickard. Hardin felt the personal implication. | He was on his feet in a second. "There are no chances." He looked at Mac-1 i Lean. "The machinery's done. It's no use getting it here until we're ready." "There are always chances," interrupted his opponent coolly. "We are going to take none. I want Mr. Har- ! din, gentlemen, appointed a committee f one to see that the machinery is delivered at once, und the dredge rushed." The working force was informally discussed. Hardin said tliey could depend on hobo labor. Rickard agreed that they would find such help, but it would not do to rely on it. The big ewer system of New Orleans was about completed; he bad planned to write there, 6tating the need. And there was a man in Zacatecas, named Porter? "Frank Porter?" sneered Ilardin, "that?murderer?" "His brother," Itiekard answered pleasantly. "Jim furnishes the men for the big mines in Sonora and Sinaloa. He'll send us all the labor we I want, the best for our purpose. When ! It gets red-hot, there'a no one like a Deep or an Indian. t (Tp be ton tinned.) v i 'notice of final discharge. Notice is hereby given that M. M. McLean as executor of the estate of Mrs. M. A. Lean, deceased, has this day made application unto me for a final discharge as such administrator and that Friday, February 28, 1919, at my office at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, has been appointed for the hearing of said petition. All persons holding claims against said estate are requested to file them with M. M. McLean, executor, on or before 10 o'clock in the forenoon on Friday, February 28th, 1919, or this notice will be plead in bar of their | payment. JOE CABELL DAVIS, Judge Probate, l-30-4t?352 Dillon County. SUMMONS FOR RELIEF. State of North Carolina, County of Dillon. Court of Common Pleas. Elijah Tann, Tiny Tann, Hattie Tann and Carabus Tann, Plaintiffs, vs. H. A. Bethea, George Tann, Harrison Tann, Jno Tann and Sarah Tann, Defendants. To the defendants H. A. Bethea, George Tann, Harrison Tann, John Tann and Sarah Tann. You are hereby summoned and required to answer the complaint in this action, which is filed in the office of the Clerk of Court of Dillon County, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the subscriber at his office in Dillon, j South Carolina, within twenty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in this com plaint. JOE P. LANE, Plaintifff's Attorney. Dillon, S. C., 10th, Jan. 1919. I hereby certify that the above foregoing i8 a true copy of the summons in the above entitled matter now on file in my office at Dillon, South Carolina. JNO. C. BETHEA, Clerk of Court, of Common Pleas for Dillon Co. Jan. 21st, 1919.?l-23-4t?343. NOTICE?To Automobile Owners ? When you are in need of Brake Lining see us. I have just received 500 feet of Brake Lining, in several different widths. I can fit your car. Do not wait to order, I have it right in stock. Bring car in and have your brakes-relined. Rogers Garage, Telephone 51, Dillon, S. C.?1-30. N poiii B? ? 1 TT flH J^ryTO| Rogers Garagi C".'t3X j HELPING YOU HOLD g> The Federal Reserve Ranking Sy.? 5 ment, stands back of the cotton Our membership in it gives ? hold his crop until he can obtai $ iushing to the market. We can borrow at special i fe Bank on loans secured by wareh Before you market your cro ? over with us. We may be in a pt w i (^FEDERAL j First Nati< I DILLO] % The Only National Bj SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT. State of South Carolina, County of Dillon. In Court of Common Pleas The Peoples Bank, Dillon, S. C. Plaintiff, vs. L. Edwards and T. C. Swain, Defendants. To L. Edwards and T. C. McSwain, the defendants abve named: To the absent defendant, T. C, McSwain: You are hereby summoned and required to answer the complaint in this section, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint upon the subscriber hereto at his office in Dillon, S. C., within twenty days from the date of the service of this summons upon you, exclusive of the day of such service. If you fail to answer the said complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff herein will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the complaint. W. C. MOORE, Plaintiff's Attorney. Dillon, S. C. Jan. 14, 1919. I hereby certify that the summons and complaint has been duly filed in the office of the clerk of court of com. mon pleas for Dillon county, and is now on file in said office. JNO. C. BETHEA, C. C. C. for Dillon Co. l-l6-6t.?295. NOTICE. Notice is hereby given tl at on the 21st day of February, 1919, I will sell at my place near Mir.turn three mules which were taken up, and apply the proceeds of said sale to the payment of the costs in this case. Any nprsnn olaimlne the mules can get same by proving the property and paying the costs as aforesaid. D. S. CLARK, 1-30-41. Minturn, S. C. .NOTICE OF FINAL DISCHARGE. Notice is hereby given that J. H. David, as guardian of Wm, D. McNaull, has this day made application unto me for a final discharge as such guardian and that Tuesday, February 28th, 1919, at my office, at 10 o'clock in the .forenoon, has been appointed for the hearing of said petition. All persons holding claims against said minor are requested to file them with J. H. David, guardian on or before 10 o'clock in the forenoon on Friday, February 28th, 191*9, or this notice will be plead in t r of their payment. JOE CABELL DAVIS, Judge Probate, l-30-4t?353 Dillon County. nul n m AXENT SPRING Dillon,S.C. YODR CROP I item, established by the govern- ft ; planter. , ? i us special facilities to help him ? j in fair prices for it, instead of | ates from our Federal Reserve I , loused agricultural products. >p come in and talk the matter {* tsition to save you some money. ? KESS&VE^^ TE| I * ' jnal Bank | N, S. C. ? 1 (5 ank In Dillon County ^ <5>'Sv55>3v^S,.Ok^/s> -: -7 - - Notice of Election. Under and by virtue of the authority given us by the rules of the Democratic party of the town of Dillon ! notice is hereby given that a primary | election is ordered to be held at the usual voting place in the town of Dillon on Tuesday the 11th day of March 1919, for the purpose of nominating candidates for Mayor and six aldermen and one commissioner of public works for town of Dillon. Lcaotu f IIVUVV I Vj glTVIi tilMV Ml* fWi sons indebted to said estate are hereby requested to make payment to the undersigned and all persons holding 'Claims against said estate are hereby requested to present same duly | authenticated within the time pro; vided by law or this notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. JNO. W. McKAY, 1-3 0-3t?350 Administrator. CREDITOR'S NOTICE. Having qualified as administratrix of the estate of J. Leslie Watson, deceased, notice is given that all per-, sons indebted to said estate are here-i by requested to make payment to the undersigned and all persons holding claims against said estate are hereby requested to present same duly authenticated within the time provid-j ed by law or this notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. MRS. JENNIE WATSON, l-30-3t?347 Administratrix. ' R0 I My life': to the i Crops a: \ F. S. R Vnrf*\lk. \ Jl. Hill Col 'mh!?. 273 The polls will open at 8:00 a .m., and close at 4 p. m. Books of enrollment are open at the McLaurin Drug Store and will remain open till 4 o'clock on Monday, March 10th. All male citizens of the age of 21 years who have resided in* the state two wears, in the county, six months and the town of Dillon sixty days will be entitled *o vote in said election. If a second primary is necessary the same will be held on Wednesday, March 18th, at the usual voting place. Candidates are required to file their pledges with the chairman and pay their' entrance fee on or before 12 o'clock noon, Monday, March 10th. The following managers have been appointed to hold said election: C. S. Herring, S. W. Jackson, B. A. Harrelson. M. A. STUBBS, FRANK CARMICHAEL, W. G. LUCAS, 2-6-4t?357 Mgrs. Election. | CREDITOR'S NOTICE. Having qualified as administratrix of the estate of Nancy C. Merser, dertnn nn/1 nCtlioO I? (T1VDD thflt fill DPT CREDITOR'S NOTICE. Having qualified as administrator of the estate of Susan Jane Lester, de_ ceased, notice is given that all persons indebted to said estate are hereby requested to make payment to the undersigned and all persons ' holding claims against said estate are hereby requested to present same duly authenticated within the time [provided by law or this notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. JNO. W. McKAY, l-30!t.?351 Administrator. The man who uses the old bouno ledger system of keeping books If as far behind the times as the man who travels in an ox cart. The loose leaf system is a big time saver. No statement making at the end of the month. Your statements are ready to go out when you close your books on the last day of the month. Let us show you this system. It saves money as well as time. Hundreds already in use all over Dillon, Marlboro and Marion counties. Herald I Publishing Co. Dillon, S. C.?7-25-tl DOCTORS SAY CALOTABS ARE BEST FOR FLU. Influenza and Grippe, Like Ordinary Colds, Require Calotabs, the Perfected Calomel that is Free from Nausea and Danger of Salivation. Physicians and druggists claim that the great epidemic of influenza has conclusively demonstrated that the quickest cure for a cold and the best preventive of influenza and pneumonia is to keep the liver active so that the digestive organs may be in perfected condition. For this purpose CalotaDs, the new nausealess calomel that is freed from the sickening ana salivating effects is the most thorough and dependable, as well as the most agreeable laxative. I Calotabs have the special advantage of not making the patient sick and weak, as they are free from the nauseating and griping qualities and dn not uDset. the dieestion and appe tite. One Calotab at bed wit^ a swallow of water? that's all. No salts, no nausea, nor the slightest interferenuce with your eating, pleasure, or work. Next morning your cold has vanished, your liver is active, and you are feeling fine with a hearty appetite for breakfast. For your protection, Calotabs are sold in original sealed packages, price thirty-five cents. Sold by all druggists and your money back if you are not glad you got them.?2-2-2t.?221. Loose leaf ledgers, binders, indexes, etc., for sale at The Herald office.?7-25-tf. \ YSTE1 TILIZ] traoi mask registered. s work has been d< A. - f C* improvement 01 out nd Soils. F. S. ROY: OYSTER GUAI Itim >re. Mil. Toledo, O. Tnrbaro, X. i (\ Spurt inb irt, S. C. .Atlanta, Gn Columbus, Ga Montgomery, A1 |" BUSINESS LOCALS. LOST? Between Floy<fale a^nd DilJ Ion, one hunting case, Elgin watcb No. 18270722. Case No. 2391419. I Finder please return to Stonewall Jackson, Dillon S. C., R. 2, Box 106 and receive reward.?2-2-ltp. j WANTED ? To subdivide and sell your land at auction. If you have property you really want to sell, let us hear from you. Give full description and price. Atlantic De velopment Co., Box 32, Fayetteville, N. C.?l-16-3t. LIBERTY BONDS CASHED ? X will pay an equitable cash priee for them. Call to see me at the Bank of Latta or write me at Lata, S. C. L. A. Manning, Jr..?2-8HIGHEST CASH MARKET PRICES Paid for green and salt hides. Bilion Market.?2-64t. TAKEN UP ? Three turkeys that came to my place about two weeks ago; Owner can get same by proving property, and paying for this advertisement and other expenses. W. L. Rogers, Latta, S. C.?1-30. FOR SALE?35 bushels of "Get there First" Cotton seed to offer at $4 per bushel. I made 3018 pounds of seed cotton on one acre last y ar with thig seed; 40 to 42 per cent, lint. Send me your order at once. Thig beats Cleveland big bole. L. C. Braddy.?2-6i ? NOTICE?On and afte# this date our business will be on a strictly spot cash basis. We will charge no more of our products to any one. Please do not ask us to charge, as th *e will be no deviation from this rule. The Southern Cotton Oil Co., Dillon. S. C.. Jan. 7th. 1919.?1-9-tf. * ' ; STRAYED OR STOLEN ? One fair | black mare mules, weight about 1,000 pounds each. Left my farm last Wednesday night, February the 5th. Will appreciate any information. W. L. Fulton, Mullins, S. C.2-13-ltp. FOR SALE ? Pure Georgia Cane Syrup. Apply to H. N. Cousar, LatI ta, S. C.?2-13 4t. i * FOR SALE ? Four extra, good farm mules. Apply to A. Y. Wallace, R. 1, Box 14, Dillon.?3-13-31 Grove's Tasteless chM Tonic restores vitality and energy by ynstfying and enriching the blood. You can soon In! Ks Strengthening. Invigorating Effect. Price Ht i a??? I rs ERS I . i. ' / >voted uthern STER CO. C. Charlotte, N. C, Macon, Ga. . In. 1 J