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THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1$27 •'*' - : <*. -as THE CLINTON CHRONIC*^ CLINTON. S. C V- l‘ "Harold MacGrath Illustrated by lienry Jay Lee CopyrigKt Vy Harold MaeOraiK * RaUased thru. Au-tocarter ^Service Letter Carriers • Re-Elect Officers The rural letter carriers’ association of the county held its annual meeting i for the election of officers in Laurens i last Tuesday. Officers of the past year were re-elected for another year, | as follows: President, H. D. Rantin, ! of Clintfin; vice-president, G. C. Aber^ crombie, Hickory Tavern, and secre tary-treasurer, Arch C. Owings, of Gray Court. In addition to the election ! of officers, the carriers agreed upon an apportionment of the $5,000 road appropriation for carrier routes pro vided by the county delegation. Advertisement Jeanne Beaufort, beautiful daughter of a Virginia planter, has lost her father and two brothers in the Civil war. (The year 1864.) She swears to Mrs. W*tmore, her aunt, that she will carry out the Biblical injunction for vengeance—“an eye for an eye!” While at Richmond she meets Henry Morgan, a debonaire young officer, “Good morning. Miss Trent.” , | Kennedy bent his head. “He was a who faU* in love with her. She repels their voices, she handed him a note his advances. She is engaged as a spy for the Confederate government and urged to use all the wiles and power of her aex to find one Parson Kennedy and bring him within the Southern linen. It is planned to have her make head quarters with a family of southern sympathy in Washington. Jeanne learns telegraphy and other technical branches of her new calling. And clad as a boy. often in the Blue of the Step in and I’ll drop you wherever you say.” “That is very good of you. I was going to one of the recruiting sta tions. The work is slow.” k All this was, of course, for the ben efit of the driver. When they were on the way, when the noise drowned He opened it. “What’s this?” * “I want you to find out who these men are. They belong to the Secret Service, or an^arm of it. One of them will have a tatt&oed* mark on his left forearm. Have you ever run across a man named Parson Kennedy?” “The Parson ? Eloquently.” **1 want that man where I can talk to him without being disturbed. He ■can tell me what those letters mean.” North, she makes her way through thr "Would an abduction serve? lines. She learns of an organization of eleven Union spies and of their meeting place in a Richmond loft. As she overbears the leaders address the jr?asked men seated about a table, Jeanne is discovered and dragged into the room. The leader unmasks as he threatens her with death, but is dis suaded from shooting her by the sug- It would.” * “Then everything falls qut nicely. And the reward?” “We’ll talk of'that later." “Well, you shall see Parson Kenne dy twice tonight—once at Sumner’s and again in a certain hut by the Po tomac. I’ll give you the directions. But what’s in the air ?” “That is my affair.” But she sof tened the retprt with a smile WILL CHIROPRACTIC HELP ME? brave young man. I came to ask for Armtagei I want him to follow me for the next twelve hours and never Regardless of whether your trouble let me slip obt of his sight. I’ve been, in the head, eyes, ears, nose, throat. threatened again.” shoulders, arms, chest, back, hipa, legs. You shall have Armitage. I’m glad heart, lungs, liver, spleen, stomach, you spoke a* you did. He was about to rejoin his regiment.” There were several arras to the Se cret Service in those days, and the most important was of course the mil itary. The War Office and the Secret Ser- ihtestines, kidneys, generative organs, or any other part of the body, those parts are all supplied with nerves and oan he cured by Chiropractic adjust ments. It is a proven fact that 95 per cent of all diseases are caused by impinge- vice. bureau had authority to draw a ment and nerves. Chiropractic being man from his regiment in all cases 1 the science that removes the impinge- except when he was under fire. A good I ment, it has proven a positive cure spy had to be a ready thinker, of for 95 per cent of all diseases, flash-impulses, of swift invention-I Too .often people suffering with one and above all, young. It was the mid- a ii men t or another are influenced by d e-aged who carefully weighed ev- w jj 0 are prejudiced against Chi- erythingand then started forward ropractic; those who daim they have just a little too late. Parson Kennedy tried it wtihout re8ult8 or thoge who was the exception. 'say “Chiropractic may be good for \V hen he left the Sumner place that gome things, but I don’t believe it 'rif ll u f j lsrms f e ^ h* 8 t,re( i carnage, would work in your case.’* It should The bribed cocahman drove off, mut- be rem embered that there is always enng into his beard, while the tw» moTe or j esg p re j U( jj ce against an$'- men cowering inside swore softly in thi that has en merit . chagrin. j ^ L But tfiey in turn had for oncj look- T^ re ot ! , ' r5 * ho ex »“ l 10 * et od farther ahead than Parson •Kcnne- *' ^ !'' w da >' s °f something they dy; and before he had walked two have had for years They take two or blocks, three men fell afoul of him. th " e suits and then with unfairness to gestion from one of the men that one of their number marry her. She con- w . suils an seats and when one of the masked men ! “You are wearing a wig; yqu have Strong as he was, he was not super- them8e , veg the scie . .. . volunteers to marry she refuses and dyed your skin. If I did not know you human. They forced some pungent • later take Chiropractic sav that claims her right to choose. - I with the e y es of love, I’d have some (liquid through his teeth, and a cloth tyniropractic, say that She rejects the volunteer and selects ! difficulty in recognizing you. Please was held over his nose. ithey tried adjustments, but without found himself securely bound to a the oi***who suggested the marrage'Pa^on my asking you a question: Him she names “Irony.” To her sur- your arms and shoulders?” L L prise the leader is no other than Par-1 “1 have not neglected them. You,chair. Nearby was a common table, son John Kennedy. He performs the saw that last night. But .if you think on this a single candle burned, ceremony. “Irony” says his name is 1 this is a good opportunity to make ' L --‘ ‘ L among tho.-e who sign as witnesses, love to me, you are mistaken. In this] he from the city? (just before they leave her bound)’ in Pame of espionage we are partners;! tage? the following code form: When he came out of hi., Mupor he '? ! ‘ ults ' And 1 r8,tret . t0 ^ th » t there are a few who criticise the sci- -but where? ■ 9 How far was ence because they have unluckily fall en into the hands of incompetents. To you who are in search of health, Where was Armi- l et me sa y that the advice of one who , is prejudiced is seldom worth consid- John Kennedy, D. D. C.WG-L H-RD-M A-NK-S P-PA-G G-RD-A • J-NK-F J-WG-A F-BN-S F-WG-S W-BE-H • Later Jean leavns, that Morgan is a spy. To her surprise she receives a let ter bearing the curious device she had Read it—then come and tell me.” He came back, smiling with his lips but covertly warning her with his eyes. It’s a dodger for the apprehension tatooed on her husband’s *arm The letter, ironical in its tone, shows ; \“'2r , j n i * • _ . , . . ’ .... dark eyes, very pale, dull copper-col ored hair; wears boy’s clothes sqc- that her unknown husband is still in Richmond and knows the name and idenity of his wife! She cuts her hair, stains her face and, going to Balti more, assumes the name of Alice Trent, not knowing such a person liv ed in Baltimore. An intoxicated man accosts, Jeanne | and she is rescued by Captain John Armitajre. a young Union officer whom she tells her assumed name. CHAPTER V but beyond that, nothing.” | W hen the last nhase of dizziness cring; that the- condemnation of one “Who can say? Do yo think I will left his eyes he dimly saw two shad- ' v ^° ^ as no * Ki ven a thing a fair trial ever give you up?” jowy forms by the cabin door. The s bou!d he overlooked, and that if you “Here is your recruiting station. I smaller spoke in ,a half-whisper. ! have failed to get results from one had best drop you. What is that sol- ■ “Send the men away, and you guard Chiropractor you should not’ be dis- dier tacking up? ‘Dead or Alive!’ the door from the outside.” -couraged—try a better one. Yourfail- “He is a dangerous man.” ! ure to get well should not be blamed “Not at this moment. Do as I say.”, u P on the sconce. The taller man went out reluctant-i You have 95 chances out of a hun- ly to obey orders. A boyish figure ap- died of getting well through Chiro- proached Parson Kennedy and stood practic. of Jeanne Beaufort, dead or alive-- 1 with folded arms. Kennedy could not) Never within the history of the medium height, slender, handsome, see the face, for the hat was drawn world has any science grown as rapid- down too far; but he wondered where ly as has Chiropractic. And it has he had seen that figure before, that grown by merit alone—by succeeding attitude. where every othef method has failed. Parson Kennedy, look at this care- You should try Chiropractic first. But fully. The speaker drew out a fold-^ even if you have gone the founds of ed sheet of paper, opened it and held other sciences without results, health it out for his inspection. The Parson g tiU awaits you at the fount of Chiro- strained at his bonds, his eyes pro- practic. ^YoS'mmember that, tho„?" asked' Y ? U ' ,nn0t be * * 00d . k hu “ b *"f' a the boyish one. *° od W,fe or a good mother 80 lon * “Aye!”—in a half-roar. “Tell me the names of each of these men, and you shall go free. Refuse,! and you shall be carried to Richmond J where they will hang you by the neck.” \ “Hanged by the cessfully.” “A woman spy? How interesting!” “Before God, you are a gallant wo man!” he whispered. * Aloud he said: “Thanks for the lift, Miss Trent.” She smiled back at him as she drove Dead or alive. But she went shop ping. Jeanne Beaufort, dead or alive! How small she was, how helpless—and how long that arm suddenly reaching out for her! So, after all these months wAcnrarTnv they had found out who she was? _ , . * Slender, handsome, very pale. Imme- •v«ythin* Iwcame eyes.. September to one of the South I U(!ad or ilive! she wa3 . c0 , American ministers; and it was at laughed—laughter that had the in-1 Evening hours: Tuesday, Thursday flection of a baited tiger snarling at and Saturday, 2 ot 5 and 7 to 8 p. m. his irons. “Yes, I know you, you little ! : 1 viper! Carry me away and hang me. coward. J1 .. . .. a .. . , She wanted to run away and hide; T Pr ' 8CnUd ■'he wanted the atron*, comforting to^Ahee Trent while she en-,^ of her Aunf Delja 3|i( . w med in animated debate with Cap- h( , r room a( home teia rwiitege. e ma e , r ? m ’V .’l’ | Dead or alive! The wheels clattered! but never a word will you get out of the new wrnvul. and for a while divid- jt th( , h<K)fs of th£ hors( , s b time me . That . s ti „ al Vou . u 5uffer won .. attentHin and attractions be- to jt < der always who the man was. I know.' j But - her indomitable spirit did riolTBut think you to dig it out of my 'long remain crushed. 'lips?” i She traced this catastrophe to the A face appeared at the side window as you are sickly. JACK D. CLARK Chiropractor Commercial Bank Bldg. [ Office hours: Monday, Wednesday neck!” Kennedy and Friday, 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. ed her attention ween the two men. She was called away presently. “Charming young woman,” was w . «4Txrv • » • li aitra uua uaLrisirutMie uu uie | ^ i«utr appeared ai Morgan s comment. Where is she nian who had entered her room Shp ' and v * nished hasti]y> , .. [knew now that he had been hunting! “I ^BaJtiraorc. I believe. Armitage - for ^ photofrraph . Wellf he hadn * l f ort . -w-t ^ e ' e upon ^ rKan ’ found it. She possessed but one, and! did "hot shoot you out of hand when Where do you keep yourself. ^ ^. that was at home. After all, she had) I had the opportunity.” ^ been expecting this. She had known j Jeanne returned the paper to her! | that she could not go on forever, in- pocket. She turned toward the door, u"+k . , . .. defnitely, without leaving some pos- j only to pause in 'alarm. She heard, • 1 * n r . itiv^ trace of her individuality. Let a curse, some muffled blows—a body i Sf®** 1 *. .i . 4 them catch her if they could; foyet crashed against the rotting boards. A will say thisimuch, Jeanne Beau- rt—ah, yoy start? I regret that I “Under the Senator’s thumb, beginning to weary of the position. “Going"—as Armitage arose. “Work had left the house search of Jeanne. Morgan went in , warned and forearmed. moment later a revolver cracked; two She reached home at noon, at the shots followed; then came a trampling -ik iww, ♦ • f precise moment Parson John Kennedy of feet, and then silence. The door _ ' en . . n o soc^j^ou ® u * e .entered the private office of the chief opened, and a man entered swiftly.’ I dare noL I fancy I m being watch- f ^ Service bureau He wore handkerchief over the , ow . ed—for what purpose 1 don t know as , » KannaAxr ^ u:„ c yet. I am mailing you a diagram of 1 a certain house. There will be a se- cret passage to the a^* c - The descript.’on is meager because G- With one hand holding a steady wea- find a table there. In the drawer you RD _ A is a buinp j :in where women are pon, he worked with the other at the! "JT * *« k ~P" fara ^ concerned. A paper found on a dead! confusion of knots. ' . r T t P \ t f man opened up the way! “Don’t let her get away. What a J.O Ptek up. n attend to the rest of for - G . RD , A ^ ^ ^ her what a pri *,.. cri ^ Kenned,. | 1 once, and this description is from NEWBERRY COLLEGE SUMMER SCHOOL June 13—Juh 22, 1927 Courses for certification credit with the State Department of Ed ucation offered to High School, Intermediate, and Primary teach- erc. Standard courses for college stu dents desiring to make up back * work or to secure additional credit. College entrance courses. Strong faculty, excellent table fare, comfortable dormitories. Taition, board and room rent for the six weeks, $!t).00. Write for catalog to JAS. C. KINARD, Director Newberry, S. C. ‘Kennedy, we^ve found the name of er part of his face, your scorpion, as you call her. W’e’ve “Don’t move,” he warned Jeanne, sent out dodgers, ‘dead or alive’ stuff. He passed around her to the Parson. **If you will be at the Capitol at| memory." “The name!” sine tomorrow morning. I’ll give you uoutethint to do tor me pereonally.f , .. Wajt „ mom(mt You toW mc , - your 8,r ;. markable Ule the other ui?ht, or pert w^amd-bjre. th«^ m.t.1 tomorroj,”, o{ OM , hav(I reasu „ ^ bel , eve * He went away with the old euig-; _ , mtfkml smile <m his Ups; end Jeeime ; that that y° un k w oman uud your scor- „ . .. , . .a, pion are one and the same. Her name fell to comparing the two men. When woman begins to compare is Jeanne Beaufort; and she is partic- . . . . .. . _ ularly good in assuming boy and of her acquaintance, it is a „ , , ^ ^ .v u • young men roles. ^ ” T “He has set out to find a photo-1 graph of her,'and if there is one, he'll' gard one above the other. ® „ ’ Promptly at nine that next morn- . .. . . ing Jconne stopped her carriage be- ' “Jeanne Beaufort if we find her, forr the Capitol. Morgan was »troIl-|*t wlil be in Washington, mark my iag along, apparently engaged in wor d s - The revolver Wavered, Jeanne Phones 377 & 400 swept the candle from the table, over turned that and flew to the door un erring, banging it after her. “Armiage?” hallowed Kennedy. “Quick! The bfhers will be coming back. They groped hurriedly for the door, stumbled out and ran toward - the gravep throwing themselves down into the thicket. “Do you know who that was?” whis- stndymg the cracks in the sidewalk. “Mr. Morgan!” she called. —■ He hiked up. paused and raised his / “The man you suspect gt.es no where.” “Smells a rat, likely.” - / “They have fanged poor Fogarty.’* — *" / pered Kennedy. * , “God knows, I shall never cease t > remember that night!” “Pah!" “She got away.” “You speak as if you were glad of it?” “I am.” / 7 “Milksop! That woman is Jeanne FLY-TOX The Fly Spray . . 50c and 75c SADLER-OWENS PHARMACY AT UNION STATION Phones 377 & 401) What Do P. S. JEA.NES Do? 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