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JUDGE PEEBLES ROASTS STATE. ABNER DANIEL By. wiq. n. HAR6EN Author of “XVtJUrf'W CHAPTER XV. jFTEU supper that erenins thr Bishops sat out on the veran da to K‘.‘t the cool air before retiring. There was only one light burning in the house, and that was the little smoky lamp in the kitch en, where the cook was washing the dishes. Bishop sat near his wife, his coat off and vest unbuttoned, his chair Jilted back against the weatherboard ing. Abner Daniel, who had been try ing ever since supper to cheer them up in regard to their financial misfortune, sat smoking in his favorite chair near the banisters, on top of which lie now and then placed ids stockinged feet. “You needn't talk that a-way, Broth er Ab,” sighed Mrs. Bishop. “Yo’re jest doin’ it out o' goodness o’ heart. iWe might as well face the truth. iWe’ve got to step down from the posi tion we now hold, an’ present way o' livin’. An’ thar’s Adele. Pore child! She said in ’er last letter that she'd cry ’er eyes out. She was bent on coinin’ home, but ’er Uncle William (won’t let ’er. He said she'd not do any good.” “An’ she wouldn't,” put in Bishop gruffly. “The sight o’ you an’ Alan be fore me all the time is enough to show me what a fool I’ve been.” “You are both crossin’ bridges ’fore you git to ’em,” said Abner. “A lots o’ folks has come out’n scrapes wuss’n what you are in, ten to one. 1 ain’t never mentioned it, but my land hain’t got no mortgage on it, an’ I could raise h few scads to he’p keep up yore in- 1 trust an’ taxes till you could see yore (way ahead.” “Huh!” snorted his brother-in-law. “Do you reckon I’d let as old a man as you are, an’ no blood kin, stake his j little all to help me out of a hole that is gittiu’ deeper an’ wider all the time— a hole I deliberately got myse’f into? (Well, not much!” “I wouldn’t listen to that author,” declared Mrs. Bishop, “but not many men would offer it.” They heard a horse trotting down the road, and all bent their heads to listen. “It’s Alan,” said Abner. “I was thinkin’ it was time he was showin’ up.” Mrs. Bishop rose wearily to order the cook to get his supper ready, and re turned to the veranda just as Alan was coming from the stable. He sat down on the steps, lashing the legs of his dusty trousers with his riding whip. It was plain that he had something of importance to say, and they all ;waited in impatient silence. “Father.” he said, “I’ve had a talk with Rayburn Miller about your land. AWAITED TRIAL 18 YEARS. Copyright, 1902, by HARPER. « BROS.. Who Publish the Work in Book Form. All Rights Reserved - - ! ajh . - >T7 * Tr “People have made fun of you in your old age, but if we can build the road and you can get your hundred thou sand dollars some of these folks will laugh on the other side of their faces.” Bishop was so full of excitement and emotion that he dared not trust his voice to utterance. He leaned back against the wall and closed his eyes, pretending to be calm, though his alert wife saw that he was quivering in ev- *ry limb. “Oh, Alan.” she cried, “don’t you see how excited your pa is? You ought not to raise his hopes this way on such an uncertainty. As Mr. Miller said, there may be some slip, and we'd be right back where we was and feel wuss than ever.” Bishop rose from his chair and be gau to walk to and fro on the veranda. "IV ain't possible,” they heard him say ing. "I won't git out as easy as that— I jest cay n't!” “Perhaps it would be wrong to ex pect too much,” said Alan, “but I was obliged fo tell you what we are going in town for tomorrow.” Bishop wheeled and paused before them. "Ef Wilson puts up the money. I’d have enough to lift the mortgage an’ a clean $110,000 besides to put in some good investment.' Charged Proeecution With Browbeat ing Witnesses. Raleigh, N. C., Oct. 7.—The twe principal witnesses for the defense in the trial of Ernest Haywood for the murder of Ludlow Skinner, were C B. Hocutt, a clerk here, arad Mack Fuller, a negro hack driver. These testified to having seen Skin ner strike Haywood and back away about 10 feet, Skinner with his hand inder his coat as if trying to get out a pistol, and to Haywood’s shooting then. Hocutt testified on ti e habeas cor pus hearing that Skinner had advanc ed on Haywood after the first shot. He changed this and said it was be fore the first srot, just after he sprang back. Fuller, the negro, testified there was no gesticulation between the two men, but that Skinner struck after a few words. Walter Thompson, a country boy of 12 years, testified that Skinner put hi: hand under his coat after striking Haywood. George Burst, a negro, swears the men talked for ten minutes; were standing on the parapet and skinner had ris back to Haywood when ftie $rs shot was fired. All other witnesses have testified that the men were off the parapet and on the sidew^k at the south end of the postoffice. Clerk of the Court Russ and his cleri. Royster; testified that Haywood hadWeft their office only two or three minutes when they heard the shoot ing. The sensation of the day came when Judge Peebles sent the jury out and said he wanted to express his disap probation of the manner of cross-ex amination by the state, who seemed to want to browbeat and tear down the George Jones Dies In Jail After Long Incarceration. Oakland, Cal., Oct. T.—George Jobss, who been In the county Jail for 18 years, awaiting trial, has Just died there, aged 93 years. He had been Incarcerated since Jan. 18, IMS, for the murder of Lorenz© Butilo. He was convicted June B, 188B, of *he murder and sentenced to be hanged on July 11. •He succeeded in gahmg a new trial. About the time the trial waa to be gin Jones was taken with a stroke of paralysis, and has never been able to leave his bed. Time and again the case was set for trial, but a continu ance waa always granted. LAUGHED HIMSELF TO DEATH. Aunt Maria, the colored cook, came character of the witnesses for the de- out and timidly announced that Alan’s l fense. supper was on the table, but no one heard her. She crossed the veranda and touched the young man on the shoulder. “Supper’s raidy, Marse Alan,” she said, "e» it’s gittin’ col’ ergin.” He rose and followed her into the dining room and sat down in his ac customed place at the long table. When he had eaten, he went back to the group on the veranda. “I think I’ll go up to bed,” be told them. “My ride and running around at Darley have made me very tired. Father, get all your papers together • and let’s take an early start in the ; morning.” State counsel declared their ques- ions were bona fife and that they had reputable witnesses to substanti ate charges made against Hocutt and Schmitz. Judge Peebles then said if the state had valid reason, the questions could be continued. He only interfered, he said, to protect witnesses. Unusual Case of Joseph Jemlson, a Theater Emptoye. New York, Oct. 7.—A joke perpetrat ed by performers on the stage of an Eighth avenue cheater Is alleged to have caused the deatn of Joseph Jen- nison. He laughed so muck that heart fail ure set in and he died i* the lobby ( the theater, where he had been car ried by the ushers. Dyspeptics .'tit mgie every day by their own carelestneat. ^ '(fare that eaae of Constipatim and Indication Wore it becomes chrdnic. Take and Tonic PllleU, the only remedy that a»siits Nature asd doca not get in her way. Strong purgativergripe, 1 and make confirmed invalids. Ramon’s act gently and leave the system independent of drug). Sample end ttoohlet Free. A Complete Treatment „ as days aj cts. ‘For sale by Cherokee Drug Company. To Printers: We Manufacture the very Highest Grade of MBS. CECELIA STOWE, Orator, Entre Ncas Club. Brass Rules I Brass Leads Brass Leaders Brass Galleys Metal Borders Leads and Slugs ' L. S. Metal Furniture] Metal Leaders Spaces and Quads Metal Vuoins BATTLE WITH BURGLAR. This story will be next Fridsy’s issue. continued! in National Prison Congress. Louisville, Oct. 7.—Less than IOh j delegatoa w®ro present in Exchange hall this morning when the National Prison Congress was called to order. Tho report of the standing commit tee on criminal law reform prepared by the chairman, JudgeSidney B. Davis, ot Terre Haute^ Ind., was read and dis cussed as was also the report of the committee oa probation work submit ted by the chairman, Mrs. Elizabeth Tuttla, of Boston. The delegates then took a train for Frankfort. Attorney Acting as Special Deputy Sheriff Is Killed. Burns, Ore., Oct . 7.—In Jan attempt to arrest an escaped prisoner named John Frost, alias Harry Egbert, want ed in Douglas county for burglary. John G. Saxon, a well known attorney of Burns, who was acting as special deputy sheriff, and Jack West, a rancher, have both been killed by Eg bert. The men met 13 miles south ol Burns. Egbert and his wife were alone In the house at the lime. Boil. Saxon and Frosi were killed In the battle that ensued. -.Jagbert made his way to a ranch o miles away, where he mounted a horse at the point of a gun. He has not been seen since. Th© county officials have offered a reward of $500 for his capture. W. A. BISSELL HAS EXPIRED. "Supper’s raidy, Marse Alan.” He and I have lately been working on a little idea of mine. You know there are people who will lend money on real estate. How would it suit you to bor row $25,000 on that land, giving that alone as security?” There was a startled silence, and Bishop broke it in a tone of great irri tation. “Do you take me fer a plumb fool?” he asked. “When I w r ant you an’ Mil ler to dabble in my business, I’ll call on you. Twenty-five thousand, I say! If I could exchange every acre of it fer enough to lift the mortgage on this farm an’ keep a roof over our heads, I’d do it gladly. Pshaw!” There was another silence, and then 'Alan began to explain. While he talked Mrs. Bishop sat like a figure cut from stone, aud Bishop leaned forward, his elbows on his knees, his big face In his hands. It {was as If a tornado of hope had blown over him. shaking him through aud through. “You been doin’ this to he’p me out,” be gasped, “an* I never so much as axed yore opinion one way or another.” “I’d rather see you make money out of that purchase than anything in the world,” said bis son, with feeling. Interstate Fair Opens. Atlanta, Oct. 7.—(Promptly at 9 a. m. today the gates of the Southern Interstate fair were swung open to welcome the crowds who are here to attend the opening exercises. An interesting program has 'been arrang ed for each day and a successful season is expected. lie Would Not. “Would you die for me?” she asked sentimentally. “Now, look here!” he returned, in his matter of fact way. “Are we supposed to be planning a cheap novel or a wed ding?” He Learned a lireat Truth. It is said of John Wesley that be once said to Mistress Wesley : “Why do you tell that child the same thing over and over again?” “John Wes ley, because once telling is not enough.” It is for the same reason that you are told over and over again that Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy cures colds and grip; that It counter acts any tendency of these diseases to result in pneumonia, and that it is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by Cherokee Drug Co.; L. D. Allison Cowpens. — A woman can worry even about what clothes she ought to wear at her own funeral. 176 Warren Avenue, Chicago, III., Oct. 22,1902. For nearly four years I suffered from ovarian troubles. The doc tor insisted on an operation as the only way to get well. I, however, strongly objected to an operation. My husband felt disheartened as well as 1, for home with a sick woman is a disconsolate place at best. A friendly druggist advised him to get a bottle of Wine of Cardui for me to try, and he did so. 1 began to improve inafewdavs and my recovery was very rapid. With in eighurm weeks I was another being. j&otaLcL yblwOHiJ Mrs. Stowe’s letter shows every woman how a home is saddened by female weaknes and how completely Wine of Cardui cures that sick ness and brings health and happi ness again. Do not go on suffer ing. Go to your druggist today and secure a $1.00 bottle of Wine of Cardui. WlNBCttROUl Send us a memo, of just what you reouire, and let us quote you prices. We are not in any trust orlcombination, and you will be agreeably surprised at what we can save you over the regular'prices. * Old column rules refaced and.made good as new, at a very small cost. Highest prices paid for old type, leads, elec tros, brass, etc. PHILADELPHIA PRINTERS SUPPLY CO. Philadelphia, Pa. <)<>& Pilhert Sreteeet Former Poatmaster General Dlea al His Buffalo Home. Buffalo, N. Y., Oct. 7.—Wilson S. Blssell, former postmaster general, diad at 10:15 o’clock last night. About noon he sank into a deep sleep and with difficulty that he was aroused at intervals during the afternoon for nourishment and medicne. The end came easily and peacefully. Dr. Dewitt Sherman, the prysiclan whe h«j bean attending him during hia recent illness, and member® of the fam ily were at his bedside. Venezuelan Arbitration. Paris, Oct. 7.—Wayne MacVeagh, *enlor counsel for the United States, has arrived here from The Hague, having completed his argument befors tre Venezuelan arbitration tribunal. Mr. MacVeagh regards the situation of the case as satisfactory and hope ful. The members of the court ex pressed satisfaction at the American view of tre character of the tribunal as representing the modern humane ad justment of international difference in stead of tre old system of a resort ta ferae. The reason why Hancock’s Liquid Sulphur should be in every house, it is endorsed and prescribed by the leading physicians, for such diseases as Eczema, Pimples, Ringworm, Salt Rheum, Dandruff, Diphtheria, Sore Throat, Cuts, Burns, Open Sores, and all blood and skin troubles. No home should be without it. For sale by the Cherokee Drug Co. Automobile Run. Ne w York, Oct. 7.—The automobile run to Plttzburg, via Plnehlll, Bing hamton, Bath and Buffalo, N. Y., Erie, i*a., Cleveland and Youngstown, OO., waz begun today at Weehawken in a drizzling rain. Trere were 3i contesting cars, and the first goti&way at 7 o’clock. Today the contestant! axpeoted to make the run to Pinehill, ».'Y., 180 3-8 miles. When a girl is kissing a man against her will the more she dodges New Mexico, the surer her lips are to land on exactly the right place. HutlHfacttou. It is always a source of satisfaction to know of a remedy that can always be relied on in emergencies and when accidents occur, such a remedy is Elliot’s Emulsified Oil Liniment. It in the most serviceable Accident and Emergency Liniment ever produced, and is jpst as satisfactory in all oases where a Liniment Is required —Gaff ney Drug Co. Will Appoint Pops. Washington, Oct. 7.—^Attorney Gen •ral Knox had an interview today with the president in wrich it was •dcided to appoint William R. ’Pop* as assis tant Justice of the supreme court fei Mr. Pope was specia counsel for the government in the con sideration of private land claims and was strongly recommended by the at- terney general. If you can’t be a great man, try to be next to one. • Bottle Contained Message. Alexander Bay, N. Y., Oct T.—‘A bottle ras been found floating In th« at. Lawrence river near re re con taining a message which reads as fol lows: “Long Point Lake, tfept. n 1901.—Steamer Harpon sinking; T feet of water In hold. (Signed) Captain.’ Hie bottle was badly chipped, giving evidence of a long voyage. FOR Up-to-Date Job Print ing, call at the LEDGER Office. Gaffney, S. C. RYDIdE’i y *. 4 M m n* i WU A REAL CURE FOR It hafe recently been discovered that the germs that produce Malaria, bret-d and multiply in the intestines and tiom there spread throughout the system b/ means of the blood. This fact ex plains why Malaria is hard to cure by the old method of treatment. Quinine. Iron, etc., stimulate the nerves and build up the blood, but do not destroy the germs that cause the disease. Rydale’s Tonic has a specific effect upon the intestines and bowels, freeing them from all disease breeding mi crobes. It also kills the germs that infest the veins and arteries. It drives from the blood all poisonous matter and makes it rich and healthy. RYDALE’S TONIC is a blood builder, a nerve restorer, and a Malaria destroyer. Try it, it will not disap point you. • GAFFNEY DRUG CO. New Goods Arriving DAILY AT J. 1. SARRATT’S “EVERYTHING STORE, While in the northern markets recently I captured a big lot | of bargains in all lines—some of which have already arrived. Just received a lotjof Men’s Suits, they are Hummers too, at ; such low prices that you can’t afford to miss seeing them. All the latest styles and weaves in Dress Goods and Waist- ings, and 1 extend a cordial invitation to the Ladies of Gaffney and Cherokee to call and inspect my line.! Pretty line of Negligee Shirts, *25c and up. Big line Work Shirts, 25 to 7oc. Men’s, Youths’ and Children’s Heavy Fleeced underwear. Shoes for Everybody Men’s Patent Leather, $3.00 to $4.00. Men’s Yici Kid box calf, $1.50 to $4.50. Ladies’ Shoes from $1.00 to $3.50. All kinds of Shoes for Misses, Youths and Children. My Heavy Grocery Department is full up. Big lot Bagging and Ties. Ginners would do well to con sult me before buying. All grades Fertilizers for Grain. Keep Your Eye On Tbis Space. I w T ill have in a lot of Bargains by the time the next issue reaches you. Yours for trade, J. I. SARRA-TT. To Printers and Publishers Please note that ve are Authorized Agents BUILDERS' SUPPLIES LUMBER, SHINGLES, LATHS, DOORS, SASH, BLINDS, FLOORING, SIDING, CEILING, MOULDING. ALSO 'A riNE LINK OK Paints and Oils 50c to $1.30 per gal. CO T0 L. BAKER N' Final Discharge. OT1CE Is hereby given to all concerned that 1 will apply to Hon. J. E. Webster, Probate Judge of Cherokee county, 8. O., at his oBice,^on Saturday, October 24th. 1003, for a final settlement and discharge as guardian for Ernest Cashlon. Hannah L. Oashion, Guardian. Puo. Gaffney Ledger. Oct. 2-9-ib-S3rd. 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