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' ') ' ? ... V --. thaokdiks of treason. * Iifthe World war France was over, ran by spies* many of them natives of the very country that was fighting with every breath to stop the invaders. One of the most successful spv hunters In the service of France was fVpt. P. Hnuehardon of the lotellli ?-ncr> service. In a recent number c.f the Paris magazine. Ijectui'e:? Pour Tours. Cnpt. R>ueVe-don tolls t some of the dramatic scones when t'ese miserable creature*; 'need till avenging rifles of the republic on Jbo polygon ;? Vlnoennes. A part of Fapt. Itoneha rdf n's artlee has been translated for the Kansas City StirMow do they meet death? Hut iirst how did they receive the sentence of death? It was In the vast dilapidated room of the Palaeo of Justice, eommonlv known as the "t ?deon." that the condemned spies ? . .. . . - * t 1 _ >.1. Tk? worn otncinny mm m umir iuic. > cracked walls and wormoaton woodwork gave the place a truly sinister a; pool in tho light of the waning day; sentence always was pronounced in tho evening and executed tho r.oxt morning. Tho military IuiIkc and tho spoetntnvs all had. loft tho room. Tho dofondnnt would ho ordered to stand, facing tho 'squad of guards, who would come to "present arms." Ilo would stand with staring eyes and ears strained for tho faintest sound. At last the terrible words would ooino from the lips of the emirt elork and tho wretohod victim would oollat>so. lie wottld he half carried, half dragged out. his legs at romlde. As ho wont ho would oast a hist look at tho Utile cabinet r-otu which the paper containing h's doom had been taken. Spy. you must dl. ! i ino woman, awaiting her sentence. Tainted and foil backward over a bench when the guards snapped their rifles to "'present arms." S-'ho supposed that she was to bo shot ns she sat huddled there tin tho hard seat. When she was revived she was .told that the court had spared her life. Iler sentence was Imprisonment. /tome of tho soies mot death as a sportsman who has made .1 ho; and lost; some as fatalists, some as ca?'e free vagabonds, hut most of them as cowards. The lirst to expiate his rime before ;i linns squad at Vlneenes waa "T> P.." a dissolute loafer. Iiut keen of mind. That morninp. February 22. It'lii. snow was fallinp in heavy flakes, and the newspapers, sold l>y the llpht of candles on the street corners, contained disquieting news. The Germans had launched their attack on Verdun. Anxiety seized every heart in France. When an olllcer aroused "D. P." he awoke with a start, hut he at-once not' control of himself. lie dressed with prent care, puttinp on silk socks and patent deathor shoes, the last vestipe of his splendor, and then, calmly smoklnp a ciparette, ho awaited the eomlnp of the puard. "May I say a word?" he asked suddenly, in a shrill voice that echoed through the old prison. "You say that I am a master spy. Simple spy wouldn't do. I la. you will see some master spies some of these lays." And he proved to he a pood prophet. Gil the lirinp pronnd he was coin apeouH without hrnvado. The execution was somewhat improvised. There was no post to which to hind hint and when tin- puards unlocked his handcuffs the spy was absolutely unfettered. lie s'ood there faclnp the lirinp sipiad with their rifle butts on l,?i irrnnml Rrdlind loin WIS I 'OV1 wull ami Immediately Imok of I hat the thick woods. One jump of his tall, muscular l?o?ly and ho could , have boon over that wall and away iu the lioavy woods before the soldiers could' have raised their rifles. Why did he not make the attempt? Apparently the project never ontoiod his mind. And as he stood t tie re f*"o locks of the rifles clicked, '* ? ciarks. men pressed -their chocks to the slocks. "P. I'." seemed to defy tlieill The volley echoed through the .m.ow shrouded woods and the spy made a movement as if to hurl himself upon the squad, then fell backwards at full length. The next to meet death on the polygon at Vtncennes was "C," an oxtragcdlan. with the profile of a bird of prey. The majestic carriage that he acquired in his stage days still was with him. At the end of August, 1!114, when he returned to the Germans, after his lirst mission he was told: "France's fate Is sealed. You need noi return there. We may want to send you into Russia." "hey had reckoned wit hot the victory of the Marne. Still imbued with his memories of the stage, and thinking only of the drama in which ho had a role to en net. "C\" awoke t\te morning sot for his execution believing that it was only ono of the adventuros of his oaroor and that in a tittto time the doors would open wide to hint itittii. For an hour ho told fantastic stories that had no possible hearing on his otiso. When the time eatne for the trip to the held of death an otlleer rudely called hint to the realm ol reality. "You have just live minutes," he said. "If you have anything serious to say, you would hotter say ii qickly." "P." was awakened front his dream; he leaped to it is feet, his eyes flaming. anil in broken French he cried: "Is it really true, then? You insist that 1 be shot?" The silence became the heavier as he stopped talking for a moment stnd then he broke fo^th again itt boundless rage: * "Assassins'" he screamed. "You are assassins! My blood will lie upon your heads." Even more dramatic was the death of the dancer known as "Main HaIrl." After 'having spent her youth in the Dnteh Fast Indies she came to Paris itt 1904 to seek her fortune She was tall, graceful, of attractive figure and she made a specialty of Japanese dances. Mv nte ins of mystic oriental movements she was able to give to Iter dancing a personal charm and for a time she had a great vogue. But years advanced and she had to. And other means of livelihood. Of her spying methods one must say nothing, hut an Idea of her ability In that line may be tmugined when It is known that she knew several languages so well as to be able to speak them Idiomatically without hesitation and could pass herself as of any one of half a dozen nationalities without fear of detection. One day at the Guirnct museum, before x specially selected nudienoe, she held forth in live languages, chaglng fiom one to the other without the slightest hitch. She wus a horn spy. jWhen she was awakened the morning of October is, H>17. for her lust time, it was a changed woman that arose from the miserable pullet. She little resembled the "Matu llut'" of the happy dancing days. Her hair was gray and her face deeply wrinkled. She sighed deeply and several limes she passed her hand across her forehead as if it felt too heavy. Then, all at once, there was a trans figuration. snc twistoa nor nice into a smile that did not leave it while she was on earth. Nimbly arising, the fallen queen dressed herself in the gown she was wearing at the time of her arrest, carefully put on her large hat. arranged her long veil and put on a pair of silk gloves. She did not wnlk, she tripped along. She danced down the" wormcaten old stairway of Saint Lazare two steps at a time. The guards could hardly keep up with her. In the courtyard a motor cur. brightly lighted, hut with shades drawn awaited her. At Vincennes, with death dose at hand, she was a study. Svelte and affected, she alighted from the motor car while the escor.t of dragoons sat their mounts with drawn sabers. The Held was sodden after a heay rain and the cars that had preceded hers had cut It into ruts and puddles. "Matn Ifarl" hopped lightly across the muddy plaees. tier feet barely touching the ground, and almost ran to the exertion post. While she was being bound she waved farewell to the priest, to the commandant of Saint Laznre and to her lawyer. 666 cures Malaria, Chills and Fever, Bilious Fever, Colds and LaGrippe. It kills the parasite that causes the fever. It is a splendid laxative and general Tonic.?A(,v 1K1MBF First Show! We are now showing the hi chantlise. Dres We are now showing a very 1 of Serge and Tricohne, any styl< ing in price from $15.00 to $5( Sui The Fall Suits are most attrac while othees are Fur-trimmed, f Ski Our Skirts are the prettiest w Plaids are both stylish and beai Milli We ure expecting our millin< stock of the latest Pattern Hats. Silk and Cre Shir Beautiful patterns of Crepe $2.0U to $3.00 per yard. KIMBF # ! THE RO\ Trade Street. Hutchison Bui i Desires the patronage of year and will strive to deser before that ever since we ha Call and let us know your pfood will and continued patr i v# ": + i "..ft* *:?,* > : v? --,,*"W* ' "s II? ' FOB1 SPECIAL NOTICES. (Advertisements inserted in this column must be paid for in advance; minimum charge 80 cents.) DUKOC JERSEY PIGS. Men w old, entitled to registration; $10 each. Osmond Barber. ' 2t SEED?Alfalfa, Clovers, Rye. Rape, Vetch and Seed Oats. Prices In line. All seed test high. Write us for prices and information. R. it. Grocery Co., Rock Hill, S. C., "The Home of Alfalfa." HOLSTEIN BULLS FOR SERVICE: I havo two registered Holstoln Bulls whose services are offered the public; one at Wateronk farm and the other at my home in Fort Mill; fee $3. Osmond Barber. 4t CABBAGE PLANTS for fall and winter heuding. 100 35 cents, postpaid; l.ooo.$2.50. Telephone 125-B. Mcdlln Plant Farm, Fort Mill. S. C. I!?>G FOR SALE?Red Jersey Boar; 9 months old; weight 190 pounds M. J. Adcock. FOUND?< ?n Main street. Fort Mil' Saturday, Angst 21, sum of money. Owner may get same by proving uniont to satisfaction of First National bank and paying for tliis ad. S. A. Anderson. ANNOUNCEMENTS. CLEKK OF (X)URT. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Clerk of Court for York county, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. WALKER R. LATIMER. The. Times is authorized to announce T. K. McMackln of Kink's Mountain township as a candidate for Clerk of Court, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election. l-'OR COUNTY SlTPKltVISOR 1 hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of County Supervisor for York County, subject to the choice of the Democratic voters in the primary election. HUGH G. HRDWN. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Supervisor of York county, subject to the rules of the primary election. CLKM K. GORDON. CELL'S | ng for Fall rst of the Fall Season s Mer>ses beautiful line of dresses made : you wish may be had, rang>.00 its tive, some plain tailored suits, >ried from $30.00 to $70.00 rts e have ever had. The New itiful, priced $4.00 to $25.00 nery tx Wednesday with a complete pe de Chene ting de Chene and Tub Silks at tELL'S.! rAL CAFE Idinfr, - ROCK HILL the people of Fort Mill this ve it as we tried last year and ive been in business, wishes and we will win your onapre. r MILL TIMES, FOET MILL, S. ] Cott 4 The American Cotton A t ing in Columbia last week t ^ raise the price of cotton. A introduced was one requesti t Banks through their membe I i *1- i.i? r x uuuuiui uiu iu tut; lunuers, Z It is a moat comforting ^ is a member cf this great % SYSTEM, and that patrons & tied to and can share in t ? what is today the only dc | which can come financial ai ! THE FIRST NATIONS been more than a financial |j take carc of our farmers' n any, it has always been rca< ? make them any reasonable i I During our ten years ol T never declined to make a fa 1 his cotton, nor have we cvei sell his cotton. This year ^ T 08, exceeding a half a millh ? better shape than ever io ta friends. | First Natio v Capital and Surplus T n. SIM:ATT, ? .1 u SIM: ATT. V. I'res. A!r rash. f OSMOND ItAltr.Ki:, \"i?-?? Pnshhnl f Transfer I am prepared to service, with splendid at reasonable rates. Phone 104 - The J. B. HEAVY and FANC HARDV FEEDSTUFFS ALL KI IF WE HAVEN'T WANT WE'L The J. B. | 4.4*4.4 .-4 .4 .4.4.4 Ice Ceam Coi CONE AND CREAM 4 CEIS Little folks need not now worry 1); have gone hack te the old price r CONES. All the popular flavors. We also supply Ice Cream in quanli for picnics. We solicit your next c The Candy H. CARRQS, 1 i o. < > on ssociation at its meet' t ook action intended to t .mong other resolutions i ng the Federal Reserve $ r banks to extend fi- % thought that this bank f FEDERAL RESERVE $ nf this brink nrp ent.i- ^ die financial x aid from $ ;pendable source from 4 asistance. ? lL BANK has always institution willing to ? loney when they had 4 < > ^ :ly, willing and able to t < J advances. $ > I: [ business lile, we have < rmer a loan to carry 5 * r called on a farmer to 2 z < vith increased resourc- , 011 dollars, we are in ^ ' ke care of our farmer 4 nal Bank I $ 50,000.00 -l I'lTsidonl. \V. T. ItAKIK >N, Asst. Casli. ... it. AIIKUKY, Tt'lUr. 4 Service give you prompt I new Haynes Car N. N. JORDAN Mills Co. | :y groceries, \ I A DC 1 ^ ( 1, SEEDS of \ . NDS. \ ' WHAT YOU \ L GET IT. j 1 ? T | Mills Co. ! j j les 5 Cents ITS; WAR TAX 1 CENT uddy for the extra penny ?we >f 5 CENTS for ICE CREAM I ties for home consumption and, ?rder. Kitchen Proprietor. II . Prescription Highest Quality Pure Drugs and Chem Capable, experienced ph honesty in compounding a vent error. livery prescription filled b the required medication. Lytle Drug C THE REXALL STi ; Bread -- Rock H i Is the BEST and ch< ; Fifteen cents buys fc * Bread 1,600 . Cheese 750 Ham 600 i Steak 2S0 r Eggs 255 Rat turirp ac murR P * cut down your livin The body needs Proteins, drates, Fats and Water. And only food containing all of thesi EAT MORE BI Rock Hill Steal ROCK HILL, 2 ?> < Something to R ; The Fall season will soon be In ^ no 1 1 Troii r oi^onf inn 4-a ill a 4 a a4- 4-1 V/(l IA T VUi UbtOUVlUll tu tliu IClUt LJ J line of Staple Dry Goods, and ^ look over our goods and coinpa others. We feel sure you will apprei to offer you, and at the same tim is guaranteed to please you. everything we sell. Buy a pair of "STAR BR^ The Cash S. A. LEE and T. F. LYT I New Furniture 1 4 We are preparing to move on S 4 niture Business into the Upper Mair eently occupied by the Cooperative f our enlarged quarters we will he in more complete line of everything in 4 See us for your FURNITURE W hands at the business and are in f money. . We ask and expect only a fair pr< 4 sales. I Potts Supp } JOHN S, POTTS. M.V4>4^4?4?4 v4-5-4''4? 4^4^^^4-?-4<!s4' 4-'' A The cost of The Times is < i :, H f . :W-m i ib - * m r'^B armacists, care and 1H ind checking to prey us carries exactly *. I 1 a a Homp'y j ; fl ill - Bread : 1 *apest food. >od value in + x Calories Calories f Calories Calories t Calories ^ IRE AD and | a g expenses. < Minerals, Cnrbohy- ^ good BREAD is the * e elements. iEAD 1 11 Bakery | ^ emember : t ere and wc wish to hat we have a big re invite you in to 4, ire our prices with | ciate what wc have T. e get something that 4 Wc "stand behind" 4 LND" SHOES. t Stnrp ! 1 * ? LE, Mtrrs. f - < Quarters t | leptember 1 our Fur- ^ 1 Street storeroom re- + Association and with position to carry a f, T, Furmnure. ^ ANTS. We are old * j position to save you [>fit on our Furniture ^ ly Co., { inager. ? t '>11 ly $1.7;3 a year.