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CLINTON S?C \L NEWS. Mrs. J. A. Bailey Entertains at Dinner. Actaeon Club Quests of Miss Laura Vance. Other Events. Clinton, Feb. 28.?On Thursday eve ning from seven to nine, Mrs. J. A. Bailey entertained the following party of gentlemen at dinner: Dr. W. S. Bean, Dr. W. G. Neville, Dr. J. W. Davis, Messrs. W. B. Owens, A. E. Spencer, W. J. Bailey, R. Z. Wright, Hale Shands, J. F. Jacobs and W. W. Davis. Friday afternoon Miss Laura Vance had the Actaeon Book Club and a few friends ot her home from three to five. On entering the hull they were served with delightful fruit punch by Miss El lene McCaslan. In the receiving party were Mrs. Vance, Mrs. Fleming Jones and Mrs. GreyEllisor. A literary contest was the feature of the entertainment. Miss Rosa Bailey making the highest cut in the tie. The dinning room de corations were in red, the center table having an exquisite lace piece over red, with vase of red carnations and ferns, Dr. Ellisor presented the Club with Thomas Dixon's last book, The Clans man, which was very much appreciated by them: Those present besides the members were: Mcsdamcs W. B. Ow ens, J. A. Bailey, J. L. Wright, H. C. Todd, R. T. Ellisor, J. I. Copeland and Miss Katherine Copeland. In the evening Miss Vance enter tained a party of twelve at a dinner in honor of Mrs. Fleming Jones. Those present were: Misses IIamp Copeland, Sadie Philson, Ina Vance, Ellene Mc Caslan and Mrs. Jones; Messrs. R. C. Phil3on, T. D. Copeland, E. W. Stone, Beaty Fair, C. W. Stone. and W. D. Copeland. Misses Addie Horton and Mary Bowen of Laurens leave Thursday afternoon ?on their trip to Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis. Miss Noll Bolt and Mr. Tom Switzer were the guests of Miss Horton Sun day. Mrs. Lamar Fleming of New York is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. W. S. Bean. The Trans-Siberian Railroad. The Russian Secretary of State and Minister of Ways and Communications, His Excellency Prince Khilkoff, de scribes in Collier's of February 25 the great work on the longest railroad in the world, and in part says: The Trans-Siberian Railroad has suc cessfully met the severe strain which the war has imposed upon it, and it will continue to do so. At the outset of the war, many of our foreign critics predicted that it would break down; that it could not possibly transport the troops, their impedimenta and supplies, which would be necessary to enable us to defeat our enemy. How their pre diction lias been fulfilled is shown by the result. We have transpoi*ted to Manchuria up to this time about three hundred thousand men; we arc now transporting about four hundred thou sand more. We have been sending hundreds of guns, thousands of horses, and countless tons of ammunition and supplies. We have conveyed all the ?.Gu cross offerings, hospital equip ment, lumber for barracks?everything in fact that an army requires. At the same time we have carried freight for the inhabitants of Siberia, to whom the railroad is a vital artery. When the war came on we appre ciated in St. Petersburg that the rail road would be put to a very severe test. We did not have enough sidings to ensure the prompt passage of trains. It was, of course, important that the cars should come back from the East, for they were needed not only for the wounded and to bring supplies waiting along the route to European Russia, but to return with reinforcements and supplies. So I started for Seberia last winter, impressed with the necessity of buildig additional sidings immediately. In the first nine months of the war we built and put into operation two hun dred of these sidings. The magnitude of this work will appeal to any engin eer. Besides constructing these sid sings, I hasteded the completion of the railroad around the great Lake Baikal. Personally I did not see the need of this branch. We had on the lake two ice breakers, one of which is American in thought, in design, in everything, in fact, save construction, for it was built in England. It is similar to some of the big steamers you have on the Great Lakes. It can make four round trips a day. On the lower deck on each trip it can carry twenty-eight wagonloads of supplies; on the main deck two thou sand men, and on the upper deck three hundred horses. The other ice breaker is smaller and is used as an auxiliary. FV>r five years these ice breakers have handled the traflic of the railroad with out a hitch. They could have continued to do without difficulty. But the milita ry thought it advisable that there should 'not be a single break in the line, and to meet their wishes I built the eircum Baikal branch. The distance across the lake is only forty kilometres; the length of the circum-Baikal line is two hundred kilometres. It was a difficult work. We had to build forty tunnels; wc had to cut the rock down in some places in order to form the roadbed. It was a hard job, but we finished it, and the road is now in operation. "I owe my whole life to Burdock Blood Hitters. Scrofulous sores covered my body. I scorned beyond cure. B. B. B. has made me a perfectly well woman," Mrs. Chas. Hutten, Berville, Mich. A Card of Thanks. We are deeply grateful to the good people of Laurens and Ekom neighbor hoods for their kindness and sympathy shown to our daugiitui and sister Mrs. Robert E. Boyd during her recent ill ness and death. Sympathy and benevo lence, always to be appreciated, is In this instance doubly so; for as you were kind to our loved and absent one, you were kind to US, and for these offices of sympathy and love we express to you our heartfelt thanks and gratitude. C. 0. BROCK and Family. Art, Ga. "A dose in time saves lives." Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup; nature's remedy for coughs, colds, pulmonary diseases of every sort. Bm,, tha _/) 11,15 Kind You Have Always Blgottaro ?r PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE. Mrs. W. D. Ferguson is on a visit to friends in Savannah. Mrs. W. C. Irby has been ill with the grip for some time. Mrs. S. W. Vance has been sick for several days. Mrs. Banks of Columbia arrived in the city on yesterday on a visit to her mother, Mrs. S. W. Vance. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Watts of Green wood County will arrive in the city to morrow to visit relatives and friends. Mrs. Mattie Adams, of Georgia, and two children are visiting her sister, Mrs. R. E. Babb. Mr. B. R. Austin, Secretary of tho Cross Hill Oil and Hosiery Mill, was in the city yesterday. Mrs. J. D. Watts gave a htful entertainment at her home tcr day evening in honor of 1 rt nightly Club." Mr. E. H. Crews who has been in Spartanburg for a month was in the city on Monday and paid The Adver tiser a pleasant visit. He will go to Atlanta to accept a better position. The Pythians Meet. The District Meeting of the Knights of Pythias for the Ninth District was held in Greenwood on February 21st. The meeting was formally opened by Deputy Grand Chancellor C. C. Feath crstone of Laurens. The address of welcome was deliv ered by Mr. J. B. Park, Mayor of Greenwood on behalf of the city. Dr. W. G. Neville, President of the Presbyterian College of Clinton was to have made the response, but it was an nounced that he was providentially hin dered from being present and the re sponse was made by Dr. G. B. Cromcr of Newbcrry. Don't Forget. You have only a few more days in which to register for the chy election. You may feel that the election of the candidates nominated is assured without your vote. That may be, but you may wish to vote on some other measure before another election, and if you were not qualified to vote at this election you cannot vote then. When the sewage question came up, we know of some mighty good men who found them selves in that predicament. Miss Thompson Entertains at Ora. Ora, Feb. 28.?On last Friday even ing Miss Euphemia Thompson gave a most enjoyable "at home" to the young people of Ora. The event was in honor of Miss Frances MofTatt; during the course of the evening dainty refresh ments were served. The amusements were nicely planned. In a contest in correcting grammatical errors Miss MofTatt and Mr. Cloud Martin were for tunate enough to win the prize?a tempting box of "Lowney's." The evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all of the guests, and we trust that this will be the beginning of many such gatherings. Those present were: Misses Frances Moffatt, Lizzie McClintock, Bessie Byrd and Alice McCarley, Messrs. Dave McClintock, William Hunter, J. 1). Jeans, Earle Mills and Cloud Martin. A Hint from the Japanese. The Japanese have some very true and excellent sayings. One of these is to the effect that anger is a sign of ill breeding. If they see a man who has lost control of his temper they pity or despise him, and always consider his anger an evidence of bad manners and rudeness. Naturally a people of good spirits and smooth tempers, they do not tolerate or excuse displays of anger. The Japanese are in this an example for us, for, with all our boasted pro gress, we have not yet learned to fully control our tempers. Yet that we re cognize the truth of what the Japanese say is evident from the remarks we hear almost every day. Not long ago two lawyers were bitterly opposing one another in an important suit, and after ward some of the spectators were com paring the two men. "Which do you think had the better of it?" asked one. "The little man" was the answer, "because he succeeded in making the other angry." So, even from the everyday point of view, anger is looked upon as a weakness, and the man who can keep control of himself is thought to have an advantage. It is true, too, and whoever it be that gives us the warning, Japanese or fellow cit izen, it is one which we would do well to think over. It is quite as easy to be in good tem per as bad if we persist in it. First at tempts to be cheerful and kindly in the face of annoyance may not be altogether successful, but it is always easier the second and third times. Temperance is an excellent thing for tempers, and to remind ourselves that anger is a sign both of weakness and rudeness will help us to keep it back.? Selected. Final Settlement. Take notice, that on tho 4th day of April, 1905, I will render a final account of my acts and doings as Executor of the estate of Rosa Jones, deceased, in the office of Judge of Probate of Lau rens County, at 11 o'clock, a. m., and on the same date will apply for a final discharge from my trust as such Ex ecutor. All persons having demands against said estate, will please present them on or before that date, proven and authen ticated, or lie forever barred, and all persons indebted to said estate must make payment to the undersigned be fore that date. BEN MADDEN, Executor. March 1, 1905.-30-lm. Final Settlement. TAKE notice that on the 4th day of April, 1905, I will render a final ac count of my acts and doings as Admin istratrix of the estate of Henry Jones, deceased, in the office of Judge of Pro bate of Laurens County, at 11 o'clock a. m., and on the same date will apply for a final discharge from my trust as such Administratix. All persons having demands against said estate, will please present them on or beforo that date, or be forever barred, and all persons indebted to said estate must make payment to the un dersigned before that date. Henrietta Sullivan, Administratrix. 30- lm. fiUncle Terry! CHARLES CLARK MUNN Copyright. 1900. by LEE <3L S II E V A* ? Jgffij? S3S CHAPTER VII. ITAT oils you, old man?" ask ed Frank after they wero sea teil In Albert's room and wero smoking fraternal pipes. "You look as If you had lost your best friend." "I did, last June, as you know," was tho rather sad answer, "uud" on top of that I hato myself for one or two things?for Instance, the cscnpado wo indulged in the other night, and be ing Frye's slave, for nuothor." "I urn sorry for tho llrst," responded Frank. "It was my fault that you wero coaxed into lt. I won't do. it again, I assure you. Don't worry ovor it, my boy. It wasn't anything sorf.ous; only Just a llttlo after theater fun end hear ing those sporty girls talk slung." "Yes, and spending a lot of money for very poor fun," replied Albert. "I don't think any better of myself for do ing It, do you?" "Oh, I don't think about It ono way or tho other," answered Frank. "I have so much tlmo to kid, and that's no worse than any other way." "Well, of course it's all right, and as you do not think any the less of your self for doing it there is no harm," re plied Albert. "Only I do, nnd so it is worse for me than for you. "Now, you hnvo a mother and sisters who think well of you, no doubt. How would you have felt to have had any one of them peep In that night and see what manner of company you were In? My mother is in her grave, but maybo she could see whero I was and with whom I was that evening, and the thought makes me feel mean. I have a sister, one of the purest and sweetest little women God ever blessed the earth with, and not for all that I can earn In ono year would I have her know what a foolish thing I did. For two duys I was so ashamed of myself I felt miserably." Frank sat in stupefied silence at Ids friend's outburst. "If I had Imagined you were going to feel that way, old man," ho said at last, "1 would never have urged you to go with me. 1 never will again, I assure you." "Oh, I am as much to blame as you," observed Albert. "I went willingly, but after It was all over J. was sorry I did. I am no prude. I enjoy n llttlo excitement and don't mind a social evening with a few friends, but It doesn't pay to do things you despise yourself for tho next day." "But," put In his friend, with a quizzical look, "do you know you are preaching a sermon, and 1 rather like It. too? It sets mo thinking. As for such girls as we wined, I don't cure a rap for them. If I could find any other nnd better amusement they might go hang for all I care. I try tennis nnd golf with fellows and girls in our Bet, but that Is tame sport. I go to 'func tions' once in awhile, and if I danco twice with a pretty girl who has no dot mother glares at me oud says I've no family pride. Most of the girls talk silly nonsense that wearies a fel low, and tho moro passe they are the worse they gush. The only thing I really enjoy Is yachting, and then I have trouble to find good fellows who have time to go with nie. Once In awhile I get disgusted with myself ami wish 1 had to work for a living." Albert looked surprised. Was It pos sible that this young and handsome fellow, with dark brown honest eyes, curly black hair and garb and manner of refinement, who never had known what It was to work, really wanted to earn his own way in the world, just from sheer ennui? "It seems to me you have everything to be thankful for, Frank," Albert said at last lu a dejected tone?"a kind fa ther, good home, plenty of friends, a nie?? yacht, all the money you want and nothing to do. With me it is dif ferent. Would It boro you If 1 unload ed a little of my history?" "Not a bit," answered Frank. "I .would really llko to hear It." "Well," continued Albert, "when we were at college I was a little too proud to let you know I was the only son of a poor widow who was denying herself every luxury to educate me, but It was a fact. After we separated I tutored some, read law and was admitted to the bar. I opeinu an office In my na tive town and wasted a year waiting for clients, while I rend novels, sketch ed and fished to pass the time. Last June my mother died and left my sis ter and me an old house that has been in the family over a century, a few acres of meadow lands nnd maybe $200 in debts. Then 1 wrote to you. I was more than grateful for the chance you obtained for me to work for even such a man as Frye. I am paying those debts as fast as I con, and my sister is helping by teaching in a crossroad schoolhouse ami walking four miles each day to do it." "And I coaxed you to go out and spend money ou a couple of ballet girls!" responded Frank regretfully. ".Say, old man," reaching OUt his hand and clasping Albert's, "If I had known nil this that evening I would have bit ten my tongue before I asked you to go with me." "That Is all right," replied Albert. "I Should havo told you that night what I havo told you now, but maybe I was a little ashamed to do so." "I would like to see that brave sis ter of yours," said Frank after a pause, "From what you tell me, she must be a trump." Albert made no answer, but going to the mantel ho took a framed photo graph that stood there and handed It to his friend. It was a picture of a young girl with a face like an artist's dream and eyes llko two panslcs. Frank gazed at it long and earnest ly. "Your sister, I suppose," he said at last, still looking at the face. "I do not wonder you preached me the sermon you have this evening. You must be proud of her." When it came time for him to go the two shook hands with a warmer clasp than ever, and when he wns gone the little room did not seem quite so cheerless to Its occupanl as before. CHAPTER VIIf. SHOULD like to be ex cused tomorrow forenoon, Mr. Frye," said Albert a few days later. "Frank has promised to Intt'OduCO me to his father." "Certainly," replied Frye cheerfully. "Toko tho entire day if you wish, and if you hnvo a good choneo try to make the oequalntonee of tin* young lody of whom 1 spoke to you, or at least tako n good look tit her. Hhe Is tho key that will unlock tho inforniatiou I DOO(1, and I shall depend upon you to obtain It." "I will keep my eyes open," replied Albert aloud, mentally resolving that it would not be in tho Interest of Fryo and his sinister plot. Tho next day ho met Fronk by appointment, and tho two called upon John Nnson at his ofllce. Albert was greeted cordially, and nftcr au exchange of common places soon found himself being Inter rogated by a series of questions per taining to his homo and eollego lifo, his knowledge of law and how ho liked ids present employer. They wero for ft purpose, as all of John Nation's busi ness questions were, and at their eon eluslon ho stiid: "I am glad to have met you, Mr. Page. My son has spoken in the highest terms of you, and, what has interested me more, Mr. Fryo bus also. Ho does not usually bestow much pratso on any one, but is more apt to snoer. After you are a little better acquainted with legal proceedings here, como and see mo. I may bo able to do something for you. You might," addressing Frank, oh if to end the interview, "show Mr. Pago over the storo now; It may in terest him." After an hour spent walking through tho vast human hive, where over 1,000 clerks and salesgirls were employed, tbo two frlcuds returned to their club for lunch. "Well, what do you think of the old gent?" asked Frank as be sat down. "I like him," was tho answer. "JJo talks to the purpose, though, and I fancy his rapid lire questions were for im object." "You may be sure they were," re plied Frank, "and, what Is more, I saw by his expression that you had made a good impression. Do you know what I did the other day? I told him all nhout our escapade with the two chorus girls and repeated all I could recall of the sermon you preached illlOUt it." Albei t looked astonished. "I am sorry you did that," ho sold. "He must have thought me very weak not to have refused in tho ilrst place. Do you make a practice of confessing all your larks to your father?" "Oh, I don't conceal much," answer ed Frank laughingly, "Ho and I are the best of friends, ami be is so good to nie I haven't the heart to deceive him. I bad an object in telling him of our rucket, however." And then, after a pause: "I wjsh you were to be at liberty Ihis n.'. ? Bert, i ,u.. go lug to take the Gypsy round to Bev erly to hor wilder quarters and I'd like your company." "Well, I can go if I've a mind to," tnswored Albert. "Fryo said I might take n day off if I wished." Frank looked astonished. "Isn't ho in danger <>l' heart failure?" he said. 'The old bu/.y.ard must be getting stuck on you, I should say." When the I wo had boarded tho yacht mil while the engineer was getting up etonm Frank showed his guest over that craft. "I am surprised at the size of your >ont," snltl Albert. "Why, she is large enough for an ocean voyage!" "We may take one In her some day," replied Frank. "I believe sbo cost over $80,000, but dad bought her for less than half that at an assignee's sale." When steam was up they took a run out mound Minot's light and across to Cape Ann, and as the day was a de lightful 0110 Albert enjoyed it Im mensely. At Bovorly they went ashore and, leaving the crew to moor the yacht in the sirenui between the two bridges, returned to Boston. It whs almost Thanksgiving time ere Albert saw Mr. Nnspll again, and then one clay Frank said to him: "I want you to call on dad tomorrow. lie wants to see you." The next day Albert took the eleva tor to (hi; fourth floor, whoro Mr. No son's private ollleo was, and with beat ing heart entered. His greeting was more cordial than before, and Mr. Na S0I1, who, it may bo observed, was a man that went about business as a Woodcutter chops a tree, said: " Are you under contract or obliga tion to remain with Mr. Frye any spec I tied time, Mr. Page?" "Nothing more than to give him a reasonable notice that I wish to quit," replied Albeit. "I am paid so much a month 'for tho present,' as be put it when 1 went there, and I certainly shall leave him as soon as I see any chance of bettering myself." "That being the case, I see no reason why you cannot entertain the proposi tion I have decided to make you," said the merchant, "which Is that you sever your relations with Mr. Frye between now and (be first of the year, and then lake hold and see what you can do in looking after my legal matters. Tho fact is, Mr. Page, as I Intimated to you a short (lino ago, I am not entirely sat Isllcd with Mr. Frye. Just why need not lie considered now. The only point is, do you feid yourself capable of act ing as my attorney and assuming charge of any law business that may arise?" "Well, so far as my knowledge of tho law goes," replied Albert, "I passed a good examination when I was admit ted to the bar, I had some practice in Sandgate, and since I've been with Frye I've learned a good deai of the usual procedure here. I think I con do all that is necessary." "My needs In a legal line are not complicated," continued Mr. Nnson; "It Is mostly looking up deeds and making transfers, BOOlng that titles are clear, etc. You will haVO to watch tho cus tom ofllcors, nnd there nre more or less collect ions to be made. Occasionally I have to resort to the courts, but try to avoid them as much as possible." "I think I could attend to all such matters to your satisfaction," said Al bort confidently; "they are not hard tasks." "Very well," replied Mr. Nason. "I have decided, partly at tho request of my son and partly from my own esti mate of your ability, to glvo you tho trial. I will pny you twenty-five hun dred dollars per annum to look after my needs, niul you are also at liberty to take such other business as comes to you so long as you do not neglect mine." "I thank you, Mr. Nason, for this offer," replied Albert, rising and prof fering Ids hand, "and I accept gladly and will dovoto nil my time, If need be, to your service." "Very good," responded Mr. Nu son; "separate yourself from Fryo at onco, or between now nnd tho new year, nnd in the mcnutlmo I would suggest that you rent a suitable office. Thoro are one or two vacant In u building I own on Water street that will servo very well, and when you nro through with Mr. Frye conio and see me. I shall consider you in my employ from now on, and as you uiay need funds In fitting up your office I will advance you a little on your salary," and with out further comment ho turned to bis desk ami wrote and handed Albert a cbeek for $500. "I should prefer," ho nddod hastily, as if to prevent any word of thanks, "that you make no mention whatever of our ugrcemont to Mr. Frye, or In fact to any one, until after January iRt," Then rising and offering his hand to Albei t as if to dis miss him, he added: "Come out to my house any even ing, Mr. Page. We shall be glad to see you, nud I am usually at homo." There are moments when our emo tions nullify all attempts at speech, and to Albert Page this was such a one. "Never mind the thanks now," said Mr. Nnson as ho saw Albert's agitation. "Put your thanks into your work, and in, n year we will talk it over." "And thin is the man 1 had almost hired myself out to spy upon!" said Albert to himself as he left the store. CHAPTER IX. T/BERT tried to find some plausible excuse for leaving Frye. lie did not want to i make an ouciuy of him, and more especially now that he was to succeed him as John Nason's legal ad viser. It was while perplexed with the situation and trying to solve it that it solved Itself. Frye was out, and Albert was, as be had been for three days, thinking how to escape, when a red faced and rather bellicose sort of man came in and In quired for Frye. "My name is Staples," he said, "nnd I've got a lawsuit on my hands. I've laid the facts before your partner, 1 ?'pose, but I thought I'd just drop in and give hin] a few pointers that might help my case." "What is your case?" asked Albert, a little amused at being taken for Frye's partner. "Waal, tho facts are," replied Staples, "I've bad to sue a miserable whelp in self defense. I live in Lynnfiold. It's a small place about ten miles out, an' last spring l bought the good will, stock in trade nnd all of a man by the namo of Hunt, who was in the meat business. He signed a paper, too, agreein' not to engage in the business in or within ten miles o' Lynnfiold for a period o' five years, and a month ago he opened a shop almost 'cross the street from me nnd is euttln' my prices right and left." "And you are bringing an action for breach of contract?" Interposed Albert, thinking to have a little fun nt the expense of his caller. "I'm a-suin' him for $10,000 damage, If that's what you mean," replied the belligerent Staples. "I won't get It all, but then, as your partner said, we may get more than if we sued for less." Albert smiled. "And so you are bas ing your suit on this signed agreement, are you7" he said. "Well, you might us well stop Just now, for you have no case In law, though no doubt a good one in Justice." "But the agreement Is all signed nud witnessed," exclaimed Staples, "and Mr. Fryo said I had good reason to bring suit, and I've paid Ulm $200 on nccount to do it." "That may be," said Albert, realiz Irghe had put his foot In It, so to speak, "und perhaps you ?ftvo other grounds to base a suit for dumages ou, but ns for Uie agreouient this uiun Hunt signed, lt'fl of no value what ever." , . "Then why did Frye tell me I bad a good ease and take uiy money?" gasped tho tr?te Staples. "That I eau't say," replied Albert, foreseeing the rumpus he bad started. "You'd bettor come tomorrow and huvo u talk with blm. He way have scon some loophole for you to win out through that I do not boo, but so far as your agreement goes, It's not worth the paper it's written on." When Staples bad departed it down ed upon Albert that he bad uninten tionally paved the way for bis own es cape from Frye. "I'll slay away to morrow," ho said to himself, "and lot Staples get In his work and then face tho inevitable Btorm that I have start ed." When, two days later, he purposely reached tho oltlco late Fryo did not oven bid him good morning. "Where were you yesterday?" he said curtly as Albert entered. "I was availing myself of your ex press wish that I cultivate young Na son," wsis tho answer. "We went to Beverly to sec to the housing In of bis yacht for the winter." "And what did you say to Mr. Sta ples the day before, I would like to know?" continued Frye in a sneering tone. "Ho has retained mo for an ac tion for breach of contract, and you have told him ho had no grounds for suit, lie came In yesterday, mad as a wot hen, and wanted his money back. Are you a fool?" "Maybe I am," replied Albert, trying hard to keep cool, "but I do not care to be told of it. Mr. Staples explained his case to me, and I inadvertently told him thnt the agreement lie held was of no value in law, which is the truth." "And what has that to do with It?" sniil Frye, with biting sarcasm. "I didn't hire you 10 tell the truth and lose me a paying client. If that Is your idea of law practice you had bel ter go back to Sandgate ;ti> i hoe corn for a living. Von have made a mess of it now and lost mo several hundred dollars in foes." Albert had ronuilnoxl standing through all this tirade and looking squarely at his Irate employer. "You need not say any more," he put In when Frye had p ? i for breath. "If you will further - till <? mo with a cheek for tho small balaneo duo mo I will not again upset your plans. You need not," he added, feeling himself blush, "consider that you >>\vo me any part of tho increase you recently prom ised. I do not want it." For a few minutes the two looked at each other, and then Fryo weakened. "You nro foolish," ho said in a modi fied tone, "to act so hastily. Perhaps 1 have spoken rather rudely, but you must admit you gave me provocation. Do not throw away a good chance for a few hasty words." "I do not care to discuss it," answer ed Albert firmly. ?? The rolo of private detective thai you want mo to assume Is not to lay taste anyway, and your words have convinced me we can never get along together. I will not remain longer on any terms." "And what will you do now?" sneer ed Frye, a sinister look entering bis yellow eyes. "Steal or SttirVO?" "Neither." replied Albert defiantly. "I'll go back to Snndguto and hoc corn first." Fr.ve's arrogance melted, and as he turned and began to play with a paper CUttor he said meekly: "Come, Mr. l'age, overlook it all. I spoke too hastily, and I npologize." "Will you oblige me with tho small balance duo mo today," asked Albert, "or shall I call again for it V" 6 a b Q im OUR BUYER Mr. E. P. Minter |{ Leaves for the North to-day to Complete Our Spring: Purchases. We will show the most complete lines of Clothing Shoes Hats and Furnishings we have ever carried. WATCH US! First Shipment of Low=cut Shoes b just received. J. E. Minter "And It wo port company now," mut tered Fryo, "wbnt am 1 to expect? Are you to be n friend or an enemy?" "If you refer to your scbemo to blackmail John Nason," replied Albert resolutely and not mincing words, "I am too ashamed to think I ever lis tened to your proposals to even speak of it." It was a hard blow and made Frye wince, for it was the first time be bad over been openly called a villain, but he made no protest. Instead, he si lently wrote a cheek for Albert's duo ami handed It to him. "I am much obliged, Mr. Fryo. Good morning, sir," sold Albert In a chilly tone, and putting on bis hat he left the otliee. In a week Albert had his office fitted up. and then ho presented himself to John Nason, and after that he not only had all the responsibility thrust upon him that he was able to assume, but he no longer felt himself in the posi tion of n menial. To one of his proud spirit it meant self respect, life and sunshine. (to be continued) MERCHANTS NEWS Have you aeon those stylish Hats at Copeland's ? Tan Shoes for everybody at Cope land's. Copeland sells the "Nettleton", a gentleman's Shoe. Our Buyer, Mr. E. 1'. Minter leaves for the North today to complcb our spring purchases. We will show the most complete lines of Clothing, Shoes, Hats and Furnishing Goods we have ever carried. Watch us. First ship ment of low shoes just received. J. E. Minter & Uro. Only a few pairs of those half-price pants left at Copeland's. Shirts i-.i a sacrifice.?Some $1.00 shirts at 75c. and $1.50 shirts at $1.15, at Copeland's. BcrmUio >;ll!3Kint1Y8iil!^AI ??\ Special for the Ladies! * A BEAUTIFUL LINE ?nM tiosi ()P asm New Skirts for Spring Will be on Sale this Week at $5.00 and $6.00 We are confident that we can show the best line of values and styles that we have ever shown at these prices. An inspection will convince you that our claims are correct. Come to see the line while we have a complete line of SIZES AND STYLES. Our Special Sale of Odds and Ends will continue the balance of this week 4()=inch Lawns at 5 cents 36=inch Percalsat 5 cents A Great line of Embroideries at the following prices: 5c, 10c, 15c, 20c and 25cts. In the Gents' Department We have a lot of Odds and Ends that we are offering at big sacrafices. Come to see them. Don't miss this store when you come to Laurens. Davis, Roper <& Co. UJlMftiTMIIIAII