The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, November 12, 1902, Image 2

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TUE ADVERTISER. Subscription Prlce-12 Months, $1.00 Parable lu Advance. Rates for Advertising.?Ordinary Ad vertisements, per square, one inser tion, 91.00; each subsequent insertion, 60 cents. Liberal reduction made for large Advertisements. W. W. Bai l,, Proprietor. LAUBENS, fl. C.iNov. 12, 1002. Attention Newspaper Me it I In The Advehtiser appears an an nouncement of tho coming gala week and firemen'" tournamont in Charles Ion, The advertisement was accom panied with a check. For years Char leston has been having a gala week and each year the country newspapers have been asked to advertise It und each year thoy have been paid as much as the business men at tho head of it could afford to pay for this purpose. Meanwhile, the country newspapers have never been paid a copper by the people of Columbia or the statu fair as sociation for advertising that great festival. They havo been sent free tickets to the grounds and to the races. These were worth a dollar or two to those who attended. At tho sarao time the state fair people havo advertised in other ways. They have spent money In distributing posters and lithographs but the newspapor ofllces in tho coun try have received not a cent. Of coureo the Columbia newspapers uro supposed to recleve a direct benefit from tho fair but we "cracker follows" are sup posed to bo rewarded sufficiently by the consciousness that wo aro assist ing a state enterprise. Indeod, wc are glad to help the fair but Columbia and the fair are at least as able to help themselves as is the Charleston con oern. This year The advertiser gave the fair about enough tpaco to pay for a free ticket. Nobody from The Advertiser attended. By tho same mail that brought the Charleston oheck to The Advertiser came hp envelope full of copy about a carnival In Augusta, Ga , and a card of admis sion to a club in that town. As no stamps were enclosed tho card cannot be returned. The Augusta affair will have no more advertising from this sheet unless somebody pays for it. As for the stato fair, somo of The Ad vertiser staff will probably attend next year and tho news about the show will be printed before and after. But The Advertiser people will pay their own oxpenscs und expert no fa vors and the state fair will expect no responses to appeals for charity in the way of advertising. There is n a son to', believe that a show that does not endeavor to dead head its newspa per publicity has more solid merit be hind It than one that does. The Char leston business men nro not paying a vast deal to tho newspapers but they are paying enough to make them re spected and aro showing a disposition to appreciate favors. The country newspapers have heretofore been tho oblef agency in promoting tho Colum bia show. While the fair association may be "hard up," It should be as willing to pay for advertising as for any other Indispensable. The Gray Court fair is worth more to The Advertiser In ono year than the state fair has been in the last 12 The stateifair in its infancy was wor thy of assistance, but if tho time has notcomo when it can stand on its own legs and pay its way, that time will never come. * * * The president of Ciemson has had published a column [and a quarter in the Columbia State defending tho be havior of the Ciemson cadet* in Co lumbia and the Columbia tttato pub lishes a two and a half column edito rial In reply. Those who csre to read this controversy may bo entertained for some time. * * In tho anthracite coal region the vote was Republican as usual. Yet some of our people become hysterical In their talk about tho "opresslons of laboring people." The Pennsylvania laboring man stands by the party of the coal trust. * * * Iowa went for tariff reform and the Republican ticket. Tho Iowa voters are about such Republicans as tho Mc Laurlnites are Democrats. * * On November 6 the editorial depart ment of the Greenvillo News foil over in a four line fit of poetry. Cores Blood, Skin Troubles, Cancer, Blood Poison. Orontest Blood Purifier Known. If your blood Is Impure, thin, dis eased, hot or full of humors, if you have blood poison, canoer, carbuncle?, eat ing sores, scrofula, ec/.oma, Itching, risings and lumps, scabby, pimply skin, bone pains, catarrh, rheumatism, or any blood or skin disease, take Bo tanic Blood Balm (B. B. B.) according to directions. Soon all sores heal, nohos and pains stop, tho blood is made pore and rich, leaving tho skin free from every eruption, and giving the rloh glow of perfect health to the skin. At the same time, B. B. B. im proves the digestion, cures dyspepsia, strengthens weak kidneys. Just the medicine for old people, as ,'t given them new, vigorous blood. Druggists $1 per large bottle, with directions for home cure. Sample free and prepaid by writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Gs. Desoribe trouble and special free medical advice also sent lu seated let ter. B. B. B. Is especially advised for chronic, deop-soated cases of impure blood and skin disease, and.cures after all else falfs. Sold in Laurens by 11. F. Posey. ? NEW LAW FIRM, The undersigned have this day en tered into a partnership for the practice of law in the Courts of this State, undor the name of Simpson & Cooper and will promptly attend to all business en trusted to them. H. Y.BlMPSON, R. A. Cooper. MONEY TO LOAN, On improved farms. Long time. ,. Easy payments. Small cost. No com mission. Apply to cd. BARKBDAI.E, Alty , I Laureus, 6. ?. ISOaOwM?*??* ???????www???*??*? AMONG Ol IB FRIENDS. .?.? ?VajtW#V#VMow ?V/tv* Hev. Ci. M. Boyd.tro/t In town 'Iburs day. Mr. W. 0. Halontino was here Fri day. Mr. Joel Smith was In the city last week. Mr. Ocorgc Dorroh of Gray Court was in the eity Friday. Dr. II. K. Aiken wont lo Columbia Friday for a short business trip. N. i>. Dial wont to Charleston last weok to attend United States Court. Mrs. Warren Dupre ol Spartanburg, has been visiting Mrs. W. E. Lucas. Mrs. J. W. Copoland of Statesville, \. ?., has been visiting relatives in Clinton, Mr. W. M. Cokor, a prominent citi zen.of Youngs township, was in town Thursday. Mrs. M. Y. Simpson accompanied Mr. and Mrs. S. J, Simpson on a visit to Charleston last week. Walter Stewart has accep'ed the position of billing clerk with the Southern Railway at Clifton, S. ?. Miss Josle Mlnter has returned from Boston, where she has been taking a course In music for several months. Mr. John W. Beeks brought a wagon lo.ul of sweet potatoes to town *ast week. Mr. Becks is a farmer who al ways has something to sell. His po'ato putoh yielded at the rate of. about ?-i?o btuhois to the aero. Thk Advertiser has received tho October number of tho Criterion, pub lished by the students of tho Columbia Female College, it is a creditable pub lication. Miss W'illou Cray of this city is busiuess mann gor. MARRIED IX WATERLOO. Nuptials or Mr, Bills Henry and MlsS Lizzie Fuller. Lest Wednesday evening in Water loo Mr. Pitts Henry and Miss. Lizzie Fuller wcro married. Mr. Henry is the sen of Mr. John Henry and a popular and a worthy young man. Tho bride Is a daughter of the lato Mr. Eugene Fuller and a nephew of Mr. Cal Kuller. She is a charming- young lady and has a large number of friends. STOCK INCREASING. Best Job Oillee in Laurens County is Tho Advertiser's. the advertiser is every day re ceiving additions to its stationery stock. Tho finest lino of envelopes over brought to Laurens. Typewriter papers a specialty. Assistance to p?rsous desirous of matrimony is offered in tho way of printing invitations. Death of W. 1). Fooshe. W< I). Foosho died at bis homo no&r Coronaoa Monday at 12 o'clock, and was burled M nday at Bethlehem church, near Coronaoa. Mr. Fooshe leave? fair children, J. Walter, War ren W., Miss Estello Fooshe, all of Co. ronaea, end Mrs Rosa Bell, wife of Mr. Robert U Hell, of Laurens. Mr. Foosho was in the seventy-fifth year of his age, and was a substantial citizen. He \va3 well known in this county and liked and respected for bis many line qualities. Thrown From Buggy. 1 ho horse of Dr. A. R, Flke, a lead ing phy.-ician of Spartanburg, ran away one day last week and the doctor was thrown from his buggy and pain fully though not seriously hurt. Dr. Fiko is a Laurens man, the son of the late Mr. C. L. Fiko. Aroused Interest. The Advertiser hopos that tho teachers of tho county will see to it that thoro Is plenty oJ competition for tho composition prize. Tho first con test aroused a lot of interest. Tho sec ond should arouse more. Why So Popular. Tho popularity of "Clifton" is duo to its unoqualod quality- absolutely [iure, retaining all the nutritive and health ful qualities Of tho line -I selected wheat. Call for "Clifton" if you wanttho purest and best. T. N. llarksdule and M. H. Fowler, the gi'OCOl'S, have it. MERCHANTS NEWS. Messrs. S. M. & E. II. .Wilkos, Lau rens. P, C. Gentlemen: The Stove l bought of you three years ago is giving' tno perfect satisfaction. I am highly pleased with it. if ours truly, S. 0. Hill. Rapley, S. 0., October 31, 1002. Tho best and cheapest ever soon, is what everybody says who see our now lino of Pictures. We havo over one hundred and twenty-live subjects to so loot from, ranging in price, from 26 OtS, to $7.50. If you want a picture don't fail to sco this lino boforo you buy. ? S. M. $ B. H, Wilkcs. Wo aro now showing the most varied line of wodding presents cvor seen In tho city. If yon havo a present to buy you cannot do bettor than to take a look at our lino of Cut Glas?, French Chins, Tmp >rlod Vases, Lamps, Tollot Sots, Carving Ret3, Pictures, Rockers, and fancy, odd Furniture. 9. M. & E. H. Wllkes. You get your money's worth, if you buy one of our $110.solid oak .Suits. We uro offering these at a special pi ice. Com i and see them. 8. Mi & K. IL Wi.kos. Another large shipment of boautlful Hugs, just necolvcd. Nice Rugs from 7o cents up. Remember, w,6 arc head quarters for Rugs. S. M. & E. II. Wilkes."'. NBW Restaurant Opened, I have openod a i lostaOt'ant In t he Babh Building h.r WHITE PEOPLE EXCLUSIVELY. Prompt, and First class service assured. Mi nis, 25cents at Restaurant or tent to offices,, Fresh Oysters on band. ^ 11 a uk [vox 11 UNTER, on Harper Streut. CARING FOR THE LITTLE CHILDREN. Year's Work at Thorn well Orphanage. THE ENDOWMENT FUND Amounts Now to About $50,000. There Is Needed Endowment of $100,. 000 - Over $18,000 for Support - 100 Seeking Admission. Tho October is?uo of Our Monthly, pub'ished by tho'Thornwell Orphanage, contains Iho annual report of Pie.-i dent W. P. J.icobs from which the facts and figures below aro gathered. During the year 224 orphans were enrolled. Tho Orphanage family at no time numbered loss than 225, lnoludii g officials. Four pupils graduated from I he Or phanage Bohool. There was one death, W. J. Polndex tor, of Lyn oh burg, Va. Tho ktlohen was remodelled, cost (400. A bakory and steam cooking apparatus aro contemplated. A wagou nnd tool house was erected To tho farm were added 28} acres, cost $1,114. The farm supplied 7,GOO gallons of milk . All tho shoes worn wero mado in tho orphanage shop and $175 worth of work outside was done. Prom advertising and subscriptions $1,300 was received. The laundry makes its own soap and 50,000 garments wero laundered. About 400 bjoks wore received for tho library. A superintendent's homo and an other dining room and kitchen are needed. For tho technical 6chool $500 worth of machinery is immediately needed. During the year $30 000 wns received for the endowment fund. Of ih's $25, 174.81 wns given by Henry C. MoHarg, of New York. Tho total endowment is now $50,000 It is desired to increase it to $100,000 so that all expenses of In struction and matron's care, Including salaries may bo met from a fixed in come. Tho Orphanage owns a lot in Hhcks burg and 20 acres in MoCormick. On the latter two cottages arc being built for r< nt. For the building fund $1,781.54 was received. , . The income for tho " support fund was $18 ?90 71? of which $1.742.50 came from endowment, the remainder from donations Tho disbursements amount* o 1 to tho same sum. There were mnny ?if s of supplies besides and of flour neurly half needed was given. The greater part of tho support fund oame from the Synods of South Carolina and Georgia. The receipts wero $2,000 more-than tho previous year, but over 100 de serving orphans are now seeking ad mission. The donations aro sent from nearly ovcry State in tho Colon. The Of phanage has done as usual a great work for good. No institution could ba more deserving of support. The Advertiser hopes that tho peo ple of Laurens will always have It in mind ns a worthy object of their be nevolence. A Flour of Quality. No Flour sold in Laurens matches the "Clifton" in purity and quality. The wealth of rich rluton contained in this Flour makes sweot, who'esomo bread of a nutty flavor. T. N. Darks dale and M, II. Fowler keep it. LUCK IN THIRTEEN. P.y sending 13 miles Win. Spirey, of Walton .Furnace, Vt, got a box of Burklcn's Arnica Salvo that wholly loured a horrible Fever Sore on his leg. Nothing elso could. Positively cures Bruises, Fel< ns, Ulcers, Eruptions, Holls, Burns, Corns and Files. Only 25 cents at Laurens Drug Co. and Pal metto Drug Co. COTTON MILL STOCKS. Prices Quoted by Alester G. Furman, Broker, Groonvlllo, S. C, Nov. 6. Bid Asked Abbeville Cotton Mill. 82 Arkwright Mills. 119 1221 Bolton Mills. 09 102 Clinton M'f'g Co.,. 126 Darlington M'f'g Co ,. 80 Knoreo M'f'g Co ,. 88 Oreonwood Cotton Mill,.. 09 102 iGrondol Mill.102 100 Laurens Cotton Mills,_ 155 165 Newberry Cotton Mills,.. 118 | 12? Pucolet M'f'g Co. 190 Rccdy River,. ? Union Cotton Mills, . 149 Sale of Real Estate Hy virtue of authority given by the will of Joseph Hipp, lsto of the County of Laurens-, t-tato of South CHrolino, I will sell at public outcry on Salesday in December next, boing Monday tho 1st day of the month, during tho legal hours of salo to the highest bidder ihe fol'owinjf described real estate, to wit: All that piece or parcolof land, lying being anil situate In tho County of Laurens, State of South Carolina, con taining sixty-four acre?, more or less, bounded by lands of J. It. McDaniol, Dirty CreoK, Jno. A. Maddon and Dan iel Franks. Said land lies on the public road, loading from Lnurons Court House to MoDaniel Mills and six miles from the city of Laurons and known as the homo place of the t-aid Joseph Hipp, deceased, said sale being for the pur pose of partition among the heirs at law or tho said Jos'-ph Hipp. Tonus of sale: ('ash. Purohasor to pay for pnpors. If torms of 'sale are not complied with, premises will bo re sold on tho stille on sumo subsequent ? losday at tho risk of purchaser. Parky N. O. Oulhertson, Administrator do bonis non with will annexed of the estate of Joseph Hipp, deceased. Ten Cents Cotton. Wo aro propared to take caro of a j quantity of cotton on storago and ad j vsnoa monoy on samo. Now is the time to store your cotton for a profit. Don't solUoo fast, or it will give out too quick. i j. Wade Anderson, (in! President and Manager. CASE By... Emile Gaboriau CnAFTER VIII. |nEN Rftonl do Lagors spoks of M. FnuTol's extraordinary dejection, ho had not exag gerated. Since the fatal day when, upon his denunciation, his cash ier had been arrested tho banker bad been n prey to the most gloomy mel ancholy and absolutely refused to take any interest in business nfTalrs. Ho who had always been so domestic did not mingle with his family except at meals, when ho would swallow a few inouthfuls and hastily leave tho room. Shut up In hlu study, bo would see no one. Tho day of Prosper'? release, about 3 o'clock," M. Fnuvel was, as usual, seated In his study, with his elbows resting on the table and bis face burled In his hands, when his otUeo hoy rush ed in with n frightened look. "Monsieur, tho former cashier, M. Bertomy, is hero with a friend, llo suys bo must bco you on business." The banker started. "Prosper!" ho cried In n voice choked by nngcrt "How does bo dnro'f? Then remembering that ho ought to control himself before bis servant, ho waited n few moments and snld In a tone of forced calmness: "Ask them to walk in." If M. Verduret had counted upon wit nessing a slrnngo and affecting sight, ho was not disappointed. Nothing could bo more terrlblo than the atti tude of these two men ns they stood confronting each other. Tho banker's face wns almost purplo with suppress ed anger, ns If about to bo Btruck by apoplexy. Prosper was pale and mo tionless. They stood glaring at each other. M. Verduret curiously watched them with tho Indifference and cool ness of a philosopher who In the most violent outbursts of human passion merely sees subjects for study. Final ly, the silence becoming more and moro threatening, ho decided to break It by speaking to tho banker. "I suppose, monsieur, you know that my young friend has Just been releas ed from prison." "Yes," replied M. Fnuvel, making nn effort to control himself?"yes, for want of BiilUclent proof." "Precisely, monsieur, nnd this want of proof, as stated In the decision of 'not proved,' ruins his prospects nnd compels him to leave here at onco for America." A't this Information M. Fauvcl's fea tures relaxed ns if relieved. "Ah, ho Is going away," ho said. There was no mistaking tho resent ful, almost Insulting Intonation of the words "going away." 'It appears to me," continued M. Verduret, "that Prosper'? determina tion is a wise one. I merely wished him before leaving Paris to como and pay bis respects to his former chief." Tho banker smiled bitterly. "M, Bertomy," ho replied, "might have spared us both this painful meet ing. I have nothing to say to him, and of course he can bnvo nothing to Bay to me." This was n formal dismissal, nnd M. Verduret, understanding It thus, bow ed to M. Fnuvel, accompanied by Pros per, who bad not spoken a word. When they reached the street, Pros per recovered tho use of bis tongue. "I hope you uro satisfied, monsieur," he said In a gloomy lone. "You exact ed this painful step, nnd I could only Acquiesce. Have T gained anything by ndding this humiliation to the others?" "I have," replied M. Verduret. "I could find no way of gaining access to M. FttUVOl save through you, and now I have found out what I wanted to know. I am convinced that M. Fnuvel had nothing to do with the robbery." "Oh, monsieur," objected Prosper, "Innocence can bo feigned." "Certainly, but not to this extent. And this Is not all. I wished to lind out if M. Fnuvel would bo nccesslblo to certain simpletons. Now I can Bay ?Yes/ " Prosper nnd his companion had stop ped to talk more nt their ease near tho corner of Lafttto street, In the middle of a large space which bad lately boon cleared by pulling down nn old house. M. Verduret seemed to bo noxious and was constantly looking around as if ho expected some one. Ho Boon uttered nn exclnmntlon of satisfaction. At tho other end of tho vacant space ho saw Onvolllon, who was running bare headed and no excited that ho did not even stop to shako hands with Prosper, but snld to M. Verduret: "Thoy have gone, monsieur." "How long since?'' "About a quarter of nn hour ngo." "Tho deuce they dldl Then we have not n mlnuto to lose." Ho handed Cavalllon tho noto be had written some hours before nt Prosper's house. "Here, send him this nnd then return nt onco to your desk. You might bo missed. It was very Inipru&ont in you to como out without your hat." Little Cuvalllon ran off n? quickly ns ho had como. Prosper wna stupefied. "What!" Bald he. "You know Ca valllou?" "So it seems," nfiswored M. Verdu ret, with n Binllo. "But wo hnvo no time to talk. Mako haste." M. Verduret suddenly stopped boforo a door bearing tho number 81. Ho led tho way up the stops nnd stopped on tho second floor before n door ovor Which was a largo sign?"Dressmnk er." A handsomo bellropo hung on the wall, but M. Verduret did not touch it Ho tapped with tho ends of his fingers in a pecullnr way, and tho door in? Btantly opened ns If Rome one had been watching for his Blgnal on tho other side?a woman of about forty. Sho quietly ushered M. Verduret nnd Pros per Into a neat dining room with sever al doors opening into It. "Well?" ho sold by a look. Sho bowed affirmatively. "Yes." "In thero?" nskcd M. Verduret In a low tone, pointing to ono of tho doors. "No," snld tho woman In tho snmo tone; "over thero in tho llttlo parlor." M. Verdurot opened tho door pointed out nnd pushed Prosper into tho little parlor, whispering as ho did so: "Go In nnd keep Biendy." But this Injunction was useless. Tho instant ho cast his eyes around tho room Into which ho hod been pushed without any warning Prosper exclaim ed: "'Mudolclno!" * It was Indeed M. Fnuvel'3 niece, look ing moro beautiful that over. Stand ing In tin middle of the room near n table cowrod with silks and sotliiH, ehe wan ? rrnnglng a skirt of red vel rt I embroider id In gold - the dress oho was to wear na maid of honor to Cath erine do' Medici. At sight of Prosper tho blood rushed to her face, and her beautiful eyes half closed, as if she were about to faint. 8ho supported herself by the taldo to keep from fall ing. Her weakness lasted but a mo ment, and the soft expression of her eyes changed to one ofr- haughty re sentment. In an offended tone she said: "What has Induced ypu to bo -watch lug my movements? Who gave you permission to follow me, to enter this house?" Prosper would havo given worlds to explain what had Just happened, but ho was powerless and could only re main silent. "You promised me upon your honor," continued Madeleine, "that you would never again seek my presence. Is thia the way you keep your word?" "I did promise, but"? He stopped. ; "Oh, speak!" "So many things have happened since that terrible day that I think I am excusable In forgetting for one hour an oath torn from mo In n mo ment of blind weakness. It Is to chance?at least to another will than my own?that I am Indebted for the happiness of onco moro iludlug myself near you. Alas, tho Instant I Baw you my heart bounded with joy. I did not thluk?no, I could not think?that you would prove more pitiless than stran gers havo been; that you would cast me off when I urn so miserable and heartbroken." Had not Prosper been so agitated ho cotild havo road In tho eyes of Made leine?those beautiful eyos which had bo long boon the arbiters of his destiny ?tho signs of a great Inward struggle. It was, however, In a Arm voice that she replied: "You know me well enough, Prosper, to bo sure that no blow can strike you without reaching me at tho same time. You suffer, I suffer with you." "You drove mo away," said Prosper, "and to obey you I told every one thut I had left you voluntarily. You told mo that an invincible obstacle had arisen between us, and I believed you, fool that I was! Tho obstacle was your own heart." As white and motionless as n statue, Madeleine stood with bowed bend be fore tho storm of pnssionato reproach. "I told you to forgot mo." "Forget!" exclaimed Prosper excited ly. "Forget! How can I forget? Is it In my power to stop by an effort of will tho circulation of my blood? Ah, you havo never loved! To forget, as to stop tho beatings of tho heart, there Is but one means?de,nth!" "Good heaveus, this suffering Is be yond endurance! Prosper, if you only knew"? "I know but one thing, Madeleine, nnd that Is that you no longer love me and that I love you!" Ho was silent. He hoped for an an swer. None came. Put suddenly tho Blleneo was broken by a repressed sob. It was Madeleine's maid, who, neat cd In a corner, was weeping. Prosper had been f > moved nt find ing Madeleine that ho had not noticed her. lie turned in surprise and look ed at the weeping woman. Ho was not mistaken-this neatly dressed waiting maid was Nina Gipsy. Slowly and almost unconsciously Madeleine had put on her wraps, which were lying on the sofa. When she was ready, she approached Prosper. "Why did you conic hero?" she said. "Wo both have need of all the coinage wo can command. You are unhappy, Prosper. I am more unhappy. You have a right to complain. 1 have not tho right to shed a tear. While my heart is siowly breaking I must wear a smiling face. You can seek consolation in the bosom of a friend. I can havo no con fidant but God." Prosper tried to mnko n reply, but his pale lips refused to articulate. Ho was stilling. "I wish to tell you," continued Made leine, "that I have forgotten nothing. Hut, oh, let not this knowledge give you any hope. There is no hope for us. Put if you love mo you will live. You will not add to my already heavy burden of sorro w the agony of mourn ing your death. Tho day may come when I can Justify myself In your eyes. And now adieu, adieu!" She kissed his forehead and rushed from tho room, followed by Nina Gip sy. Prosper was alone, no scorned to be awaking from a troubled dream. Ho tried to think over what had Just hap pened and asked himself If ho woro losing his mind. When M. Vorduret entered tho llttlo parlor, ho Htrodo to ward him and In a harsh, threatening voice said to him: "Who are you?" Tho fat man did not show any sur prise at this burst of anger, but quiet ly answered: "A friend of your falber. Did you not know It?" "This Is no answer, monsieur. I bavo surrendered my will to a stran ger, and now"? "Do you want my biography?what I havo boon, what I am and what I may be? What difference does It niako to you? I told you that I would save you. It Is essential that I save you." "Madelolno has ceased to lovo me, and of what importanco Is anything else?" Ills heartbroken tono aroused M. Verdurot's sympathy, and ho said In a kind, soothing voice: "Then you suspect nothing? You did not fathom tho meaning of what sho said?" "You wore listening!" cried Prosper fiercely, "I was. It was a presumptuous thing to do, perhaps, but tho end Justified tho moans. I am glad I did listen, becnuso it has enabled mo to say to you: Tako courage, Prosper. Mile. Madelolno loves you; sho has never ceased to lovo you." "Sho loves mo, Bho is free, and yet she shuns me." "Sho is not free. In breaking off her engagement with you sho was govern ed by somo powerful, Irrepressible mo tive. Sho Is sacrificing herself?for whom? Wo shnll soon know, nnd the secret of her self sncrlflco will dls-1 cover to iis tho secrot of tho plot of which you are tho victim." As M. Verdurot spoko Prosper felt all his resolutions of revolt slowly melting nwny and tlnMr place taken by confldonco nmfhopo. \ "If what you say, were truol" be mournfully said. . "Why do you persist In obBtlnatoly ?hutting your "eyes to tho proof lT>luco before you? Can you uot see that Mile. Madeleine knows who tho thief !??"? "Impossible!" "Sho does, but no human power tear tho secret from her. Sho sncrl flees you. But, then, sho almost hus the right, slnco sho first sacrificed her self." Frosper was convinced, and It nearly, broke his heart to leave this Uttlo par lor where ho had soon Madeleine. "Alas," ho said, pressing M. Verdu ret's hand, "you must think mo a fool! But you don't know how I suffer." For a moment Prosper was silent, then ho said: "I havo finally decided. My honor is a sacred trust for which I must ac count to my family. I am ready to follow you to the end of tho world. Dispose of mo as you Judge proper." That same day Frosper, faithful to his promise, sold his furniture ami wrote a letter to his friends announc ing his Intended departure for Sun Francisco. In the evening ho aud M. Verdurot installed, themselves in the Archangel. [to de continued.1 Pains en the Back Are symptoms of a weak, torpid or stagnant condition of the kidneys or liver, and aro a warning it is oxtronft ly hazardous to neglect, go important is a healthy action o: theso organs. They arc commonly attended by loss of energy, lack of courage, and somo times by gloomy foreboding and clo spondoncy. "I had pains in my back, could not sleep nnd when I got up In tho morning felt worse than tho nlnht before. I began tok Iuk Hood's Sarsaparllla and now I can sleep and Kct np fcollng rested and able to do my work. I attribute my cure entirely to Hood's Sarsnporllla." Mrs. J. N. Perry, care H. h. Copoland, Tike Koad, Ala. Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Cure kidney and liver troubles, relievo the back, and build up the whole system. NOTICE ?OF? County Treasurer. THE County Treasurer's Books will be open lor oollection of Stale, County and Commutation It' ad Taxes for fiscal year 1901 at the Treasurer's Office, from Ootober 15th to December 81, 1902. AM persons owning property or paying taxis for others in more than one Town ship are requested to call for receipts in each township in which they live. Th it is important, as additional cost and pen a!ty may not be attached. Prompt at tention will be given thotc who wish to pay their tuxes through tho mail by checks, money orders, etc Persons sending in lists of names to be taken off, arc urged to scud in early as tho Treas urer is very busy during the month ol December. Tno Tax Levy is as follow:-: Laurens Special School. 3A mills Fountain Inn Special School.. 4 44 Qraycourt Special School.... 2 44 Waterloo Special School. 2 14 Cross Hill Special School. ... 3 " Mountvillo Special School... . 2A 14 Clinton Special School. ....... .1 41 Ordinary Tax.14 44 AH able-bodied male citizens between the ages of 21 and 60 years arc liable to pay a po'l tax i f $1.00, except old sol diers, who arc oxempt at 50 years of age. Commutation Road Tax $1.00, iu lieu of w orking ttie public roads, to be paid at the time, as stated above! Come early and avoid the rush. It is said there will be no exteubion this time. J. II. CO POLAND, County Treasurer. Liurcns, S. O, Oct. 3, 1902?td. State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF LAURENS. In Court of Common Picas. J. Malt Cooley, Plaintiff, against Mary Young Garllngton, Pcfcndant. Pursuant to a Decree of tho Court in the ahovo stated case, I will soil at public ou cry, to the highest bid dor, at Laurens C. H. S. C , on Salcsday in December 11)02, being tho first day of tho month, during the legal hours for sale, the following de scribed real estate, to wit: All that certain tract or parcel of land, situate in tho County and State abovo named, containing four (4974) . hundred and ninety-seven and one-half aores, more or less, known as the Jtai ford place, and bounded by lands of F. M. Setzlcr, John W. Hill, O. H. P Fant and others, being eamo tract of land conveyed to Mary Young Gar ilngton and Georgo F. Young, on 26th day of November 1S78, by C. L. Fiko, Sheriff* sa:d Georgo F. Young having convoyed his Interest to Mary Young Garllngton on 12th day of January, 1881, said land being known as tract No. 11 of Kolsor survey, and bounded on North by Enoree Hivor. Also all that certain other tract in same Slato and County, containing six (601) hundred and sixiy-one Sores, more or loss, made up of two tract*, viz: Nos. 8 and 0, of the Kelser sur vey, originally Known as tho John Jacks tract, bounded on North bv Dun can's Creek, East by lands of E. C. Briggs and Garllngton and Young. South by lands now, or formorly owned by Georgo F. Young, and P. B. Fergu son, and West by lands of P. B. Fergu son and J. B. Hollingsworth, being samo tract conveyed by John Jacks to William Young, by William Young to Garllngton and Youn^ and by George F. Young to Mary Y. Garlington. Terms: One-third of the purchase money to be paid in cash and the re mainder on a credit of ono and two yoaiv, with interest from tho day of ?ale, at 8 per contppr annum,until paid In full, to be secured by bond or bonds of tho purchaser or purchasers, and a mortgage or mortnagos of the premi ses told, with leave to tho purchaser or purchasers to pay entire bid In cash. Tho purchaser or purohusors to pay for papers and stamps and If purchii9or or purchasers fall to comply with torrris of sale, the property will bo re-sold at his or thoir risk, on tho same or some subsequent ealosduy. Purchaser to nav for papers. r J Jno. F. Bor/r, xt . c- c. ('? P. Nov. 6th, 1002?4t. Goo. Johnstono. It. n. "Welch. A. C. Todd. Johnstone, Welch & Todd, LAWYE11S. Will Practice in all Courts, State and Federal. Ofhco, Law Bango. Laurens, s. o. KNIGHT & BABB, Attorneys at Law. a fit Ppft?tloo in all the State and Federal Courts. 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