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. .. . ... . . ^ A GEY AULO WIFE. A little old woman with soundless 6lnon And a heart as hard as flint; In the light of the sun and the glint of the moon Her locks are as white as lint. She mocketh youth and she flouteth love, For a gey auld wife is she, And the sands beneath and the stars above I were neiv iu uci mcuiui^* She toueheth the rose and it falls apart, The stone and it crumbles away, But never a tear to her eye will start, This spirit of yesterday. For this little old woman the Sphinx beheld When the dawn of the world was bright. El?1 little old woman, who came from eld, Ere the Lord made day and night. She creepeth about in her soundless slioon, She singeth a dreary rhyme, !And the natioys drowse to her eerie rune, For the gey auld wife is Time. Margaret E. Saugster, in Harper's Bazar. ^^{QiejeK5roioi?t??eie(ef?fe!eioieee?e4efe:o{^5fOK * * | The Course of True Love, | 2S R I C P C> * ?- 7K JMC^SZ . VN^\ ^ ^/1N' . V.N 4\A\ A/l* A/\/\M/',\^ S/I\^S/S/R THE symphony was over, and the audience rose to depart. Carol Milnot lingered; she was loth to break the spell of enchantment. Her music loving soul had been thrilled and delighted with the grand, sweet harmony che had just listened to. "Do hurry. Carol!" said Elsie. "I shall miss my train." As they passed a group of young ladies chatting gayly, Carol noticed a tall, graceful girl whose lovely, animated face attracted much attention. "Isn't she charming?" whispered Elsie. "Jack Bejmont's fiancee?just returned from Paris, where she was educated." "Jack Belmont?" repeated Carol, sharply. "Are you sore?" "Yes," positively. "The H Club Is to give a dinner in honor of their engagement. I was surprised," Elsie continued, "for I thought, last sum mer, that Mr. Belmont was quite partial to a friend of mine. And she glanced slyly at Carol, whose vivid color was concealed by the dim light. Carol breathed a sigh of relief as Elsie hurried away. "I will not believe this report," she said to herself, with a pained, determined look on her face. "She is very beautiful, just the kind of girl men love at first sight?but not Jack. ?-e would Dot forget me so soon, even though no promise bound us. It can't be true." * * * * The Stuart-Belmont announcement caused quite a stir in society. The prospect of a brilliant wedding, and the bridal trousseau, were minutely discuss^. Carol's reticence, and apparent indifference to such gossip kept ber in ignorance of everything, except the one dreadful fact which she could no longer deny; Jack Belmont had given his love to another. She would not condemn him. for she believed herself at fault, lie merely admired her. and she had mistaken admiration for love. She welcomed any diversion that "would help her forget the past; so, when the invitation came to spend the Lenten season with a classmate who lived in New York, she gladly accepted It. 1> y a strange coincidence. Jack Belmont arrived from London on the same day. One morning soon after Carol went for a walk In the park. It was a glorious day, warm and spring like. As r)ip walked ranidlv alone: she noticed & young man approaching who scorned strangely familiar. She glanced at him again. "Why, it's Jack!" she said. She caught her breath?her heart gave a bound. Belmont's handsome, genial face beamed with delight as he hastened toward her. "Miss Minot!" he exclaimed. "What an unexpected pleasure!' Carol greeted him with the graceful, quiet dignity so characteristic of her. If he noticed a difference in her manner he did not betray it. He seemed in the best of spirits, and frankly showed his delight at seeing her again. Carol felt perplexed and troubled; his attitude toward her was too ob.vious to be mistaken. Could the rumors concerning him be false? she asked herself. As he led the way to a more secluded spot a scat half hidden by a hedge of willows invited Lis attention. "Shall we rest hero awLile?" he osked wistfully. Carol hesitated, but after a second thought consented. "It seems an age since we parted," he said, as he took his place beside her. i She glanced quickly at him. The old fond look shone m nis eyes, xnc color deepened In her cheeks. ; "Shall you return to B? soon?" he asked eagerly. "My plans are rather indefinite," Bhe replied with a touch of dignity. . "Let me plan for you," he said, a twinkle in his eye. ^ Carol glanced at her watch. She t had hoped to reouko him?It was useless to try. "Don't go!" he pleaded. "I wish to speak of our club dinner?it comes off next week. You uiust have heard about it." "Yes, indeed," she answered coolly. "It is to be given in honor of your engagement to Miss Stuart. Allow me to congratulate you." She smiled faintly. For a moment Tir-k Innl.-pH snrnrised but bis keen eyes noted something that sent a thrill to his heart. "Thanks for vour kind intention,' he said dryly. "Several times, of late, I've been informed of my good fortune. It seems strange," he continued, "that my cousin Jack's existence has been ignored by his friends since his sojourn abroad. He has lived in London for some time, and met Miss Stuart there last season." He paused, and looked earnestly at Carol. Her sweet, sensitive face showed the strong feeling within. This overwhelming joy was more than she could bear, after the past weeks of nervous strain. Her eyes filled with blinding tears. As she turned her head to conceal them, she felt her hand clasped in Jack's strong one. "Carol, my darling. I love you, and only you. How could you doubt me?" he said, his voice low and tender. "As a penalty for your naughty thoughts," he added, looking roguishly at her blushing face, "I shall announce our engagement at the club."?Waverley Magazine. TWENTY-SEVEN CENTS A DAY Many Men Manatre to Live Well on That Amount. "Oh. yes, there are plenty of fellows in this city who live well on 27 cents a day," said a dining room owner to a Star reporter. The lunch man has been in the business for years, and khows what he is saying. "I'll tell you how they do it: They get up in the morning, and with 0 cents go to a 3-cent lunch room. There they procure a cup of coffee and a sandwich, each costing 3 cents, or something of that sort. This is suffl cient for them. At luncn time tuey visit the 3-cent places again, and with a piece of pie and a glass of milk are contented until dinner. That is a total of 12 cents. At dinner they :?o to the regular lunch or dining rooms and eat themselves happy on 15 cents. At a number of regular dining rooms in the city a dinner can be bought for 15 cents, and will be a good one, too. It will consist of a soup and bread, one meat and one entree, two vegetables, a piece of pie or other dessert and a cup of tea or coffee. But where these sharpers do the lunch room proprietors is another way. They have become so expert at the business that they know when each dining room is to have a certain dish for dinner, and, therefore, they have their pick of meats and other things. I remember that I used to serve chicken on a certain day. I soon found that these fellows were getting the best of me. All of them would visit me on 'chicken day,' and with 15 cents would get a good dinner. The next day they would disappear, and would show up at the dining rooms of some other man. Of course, I couldn't stand the expense of this kind of business, and I disarranged the entire programme of the young fellows by not having any regular bill of fare for every day in the week, as most dining rooms have. I lost some of this trade, but in doing so I think I made money. These 27cent fellows can scent Ice cream for days ahead, and will be on hand. They are never suspected of their shrewd ways, because most of them dress well and hold good positions. For all I know they may do this to save money. I expect, however, that they simply save to spend in dress and in making an appt artfnce in other ways where their style will show to ivantage."? Washington Star. Mu?t Have That Slipper. A gentleman has a bright little .>oy who behaves for all the world like I other children, which in a child- is a virtue, not a vice. The other afternoon he played so hard that he fell asleep, and was put to bed without his supper. The next morning Harry got up very much refreshed by his long rest, and came down to his breakfast as smiling and happy as he could be. "You were a good boy last night, Harry," said a lady. "You went to bod without your supper." Harry looked at her for a moment in painful surprise, and then all of a rudden his face clouded and he asked the nurse: "Did I go to sleep without ray supper last night?" "Yes," said the nurse. "Well," said he, between his tears, "I want my last night's supper now." And he had it^-Tit-Dits. Couldn't Stand Sitting. Professor Simon J. Brown, the astronomical director of the naval observatory at Washington, was standing, as usual, before bis desk, when a colleague came Into his office. "Is it possible," said be. "that you work in that way?. I can't stand standing." "That's odd," replied the professor. "It's different with me. I can't sitting." ' THE DEATH SENTENCE Pi enounced on Chinese iiigh Officials. FIVE HEADS TO BE CUT OFF. Those Who Were flalnly Responsible For the Murder of American and English Missionaries to be Executed. Paris, By Cable.?A uLpatch to the Havas agency from Pekin, dated Thursday says: "The foreign ministers continued the discussion of the peace propesitions to be presented to the Chinese. The French proposals were acceted. Additional specifications will be discussed Monday. On account of the necessity for .thorough accord between the different cabinets, the final note will not be presented for several weeks. "General Vyorn, (commander-inchief cf the French troops in China), with the allies under his command, is purging the villages around Tien-Tsin and Pekin. Many villages infested with Boxers have been destroyed and their inhabitants punished. A French column sent to Tuen rescued the mis siorarios there. Another i-rencn column met with resisance at SietChur.g. The enemy's losses were considerable. The village was burned. "News received from Pao Ting Fu incatos a movement of French aad German troops upon Si-Ling, where the imperial tomts are situated. It I3 rumored that the army of Yang-FuKante has resolved to defend the place. "As to the result of inquiries made by the international 00mmission under Bauillod (second in command of the French troops in China), the allies are convinced that the grand treasurer and the governor of Pao Ting Fu and a Chinese colonel were instrumental in the murder of American and English missionaries, and they have been condemned to death and will be executed eoon." ' A Favas agency dispatch from Pekin, dated November 1, says: "The French troops arrived at Si Lung, October ?8, and occ upied the tomb of the Emprcca. The Germans, Italians and English arrived afterwards and occupied the other imperial tombs. No fighting is mentioned." Pao Ting Fu, Friday.?The commission of inquiry into the outrages on missionaries here has sentenced to death Tien-Yang, the provincial judge: Wang-Shu ig-On, the military comnia na ant; General Kin and two other officials. German and French troops will garrison Pao Ting Fu for the winter. The preparations are complete for destroying, on October 27. the most venerated temple in the city. Ex-flayor Strong Dead. New York, Special.?Wm. L. Stron?, the last mayor of the old City of New York, died suddenly shortly after midnight, at his residence in this city. Mr Strong took an active part in the present campaign and it is said that his political labors, combined with his attempts to retain supervision over his business affairs, in the face of impaired health, brought about the illlness that resulted in his death. William L. Strong was born in Ohio and cirae to New York when a young man. He fuor.d employment with different firms until January 1, 1870, when he organized the firm of William L. Strong & Co. The firm soon grew to be one of the prominent business houses in the city. Mr. Strong took an active interest in polities and was one of the leaders cf the reform movevent in this city and was elected mayor on the Republican Citizen's Union ticket, in 1894. Pleased With American Management. London, By Cable.?The first annual me-eting cf the stockholders of the Cuban Central Railroad W33 heid here and a 5 1-2 per cent, dividend was declared on preferred stock. President Todd expressed complete satisfaction with the American management of Cuba and said he was convinced the commercial outlook for the island was hopeful. The Visible Supply. New Orleans,, Special.?Secretary Hester's statement of the world's visible supply of cotton shows that the total visible is 2,851,025 bales, against 3,624,855 last year. Of this th-e total of American cotton is 2,393,025, against 3,12s,865 last year, and or ail omer kinds. Including E-gypt, Brazil. India, etc., 458,000, against 495,000 last year. Of the world's visible eu-pply there is now afloat and held in Great BritB.n and continental Europe 1,415,0C0, against 1,802,000 last year,in Egypt 103,000, -against 142,000 Jast year, in India 186,000, aganet 181000 last year, 16100 year before last, and in the United States 1,147,000, against 1,500,000 last year. The latest official report on lunacy in Ireland shovrs that mental disorders are still increasing there. The nrrm*itrrntn tmmtinl* r\t r.ot?nnto In tha ug^irsim: liuimrci vi (muniig iu iu>hospitals for mental diseases is the highest on record, whereas the estimated population is the lowest in recent years. The average number of the insane per 100.000 of the population has increased from 2.*>0 in 1SS0 to 460 in ISM. Of the deaths in hospitals for the insane, consumption is returned as the cause In 28.4 per cent. BUELL h ROBERTS' C.ASIX B IDS Sit ?Ye continue offering inducements to close out our Summer Goods. We can mention only a few of the uiauy goods reduced: Ijt lit-..' 8c ITinlerviwts for 5c. 10c Ties anTl Bows for 3c, 25c lies and Bows f< r 15c. Initial Handkerchiefs, H. 8., embroidered, 3 in a )>ox, lor 19c;25c goods. 15c Men's Black Initial Silk Handkerchiefs fur 10c. Men's large White Figured, Drawn-Stitch, Japonet Handkerchief for 16c; worth 25c. Six Large White Fine H. S. Handkerchiefs for tOc. in fancy box; cheap at 75c. Three large White Fine H. 8. Handkercniefs, in fancy box, for 40c- worth 5Uo. Black-bordered Linen Handkerchiefs for 12c; cheap at 15a Good Mor.ruing Handkerchiefs for 4a Handkerchiefs for lo. Handkerchiefs for 2 l-2a Handkerchiefs for 3c. 38-inch Madras for 7 l-2<i; worth lOo. 36-ln h Madras for 6 l-2c; worth 8a LAWNS AND ORGANDIES FOR LESS T^AN COST. Shirt Waists for much less than It cost to make them. BIG REDUCTION ON SKIRTS. 40c Pique Skirts for 25a 98c Crash Skirts for 81c. Ail Summer Gdods are being sold at ro> duced prices. NEW GOODS. One case Longcloth 5o; no staroh. Fins Black Henrietta at 50o. TINSEL DRAPERY SILK ALINE, BALiLi JTUHliJS. Black Dock at 8 aad 10c. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. 10 piece Walnut Suits $73 to $100. 10 piece Solid Onk Suits $18, $22, $25, $80, $35. 940, $50, $?5. Oak HhII Racks, French Plate Glass, $7, $8.50, $9.50. Wardrobes $8 to $25. Bed Lounges $9 to $15. Bedsteads $2.25 to $10. Iron Beds. Iron Cribs. Parlor Suits $86 to $50. Baby Carriages $6.60, $7, $7.50. Hpor Oilcloth 30c. Matting 10; 12, 14. 15, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27 and 30c. 10-piece Chamber Sets $2.19 to $8. Window Shades 11, 15tSu, 35, 40o to $1.2i Stoves $6.50, $7.50, $10 to $1&. Trunks $2.50 to $6.50. mini o nnnrmo DutlL ft HUDMIil Dyspepsia Cure Digests what you eat. Itartlficialiy digests the food and aids Nature In strengthening and reconstructing the exhausted digestive organs. It is the latcat discovered digestant and tonic. No other preparation can approach it in efficiency. It instantly relieves and permanently cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Heartburn, Flatulence, Sour Stomach, Nausea, C!v.lr dfietnilrri!! rVnmrvBjind ticauavii'.^Muou? v>?u all other results of imperfectdigestlon. Prepared by E. C. DeWltt &Co., CblcaflO. 70/ Va5 \fCA 1 (<?/ ^022 W Our fee returned if we fail. Any < any invention will promptly receive o ability of same. "How to Obtain a secured through us advertised for salt Patent taken out through us recen The Patent Record, an illustrated a; by Manufacturers and Investors. Send for sample copy FREE. ' A VICTOR J. E (Patent A Evans Building, Skin Diseases. For the speedy and permanent core 0* tetter, salt rheum and eczema, Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment is without an equal. It relieves the itching and smarting almost instantly and its continued use effects a permanent cure. It also cures itch, barber's itch, scald head, sore nipples, itching piles, chapped hands, chronic sore eyes and granulated lids. ui? * uuj a w;:uiut>u i unu is iui horses are the best tonic, blood purifier and vermifuge Price. ? " cents. Sold by i. s. ultra j m. * MANUFACTUREKS OF DOORS, SASH, BLINDS, MOULDING AND rin^AHiaf uuuuiug i iai>viuui Dealers in Sash Weights, Cord, Hardware, Window gla?i( etc. We guarautee our superior to any sold ta tfcie efi% all being of our own manufacture. E.n.HACKER, Proprietor* CHARLESTON, - 3. 6. Atlantic Coast Line. Korth-SuUra Rii!r?al of South fciliu. Condensed 8c J dale. Dated April 13tb, 1900. SOUTHBOUND. No.35" No.28* No.53* No.51* AM PM PM AH Lv. Florence 2 34 7 45 ? 40 Lv. Scraatoa 8 21 10 27 ?- _.? ? a an in <ta Juv. ljUitc i^njr o *1 Lv, Klngstree 8 54 10 59 Lv. Lanes S 88 9 14 643 1120 p Ar. Charleston 5 01 10 53 8 30 1 00 NORTHBOU>'D.No.78?No.32'* No.52" No.50* A V! PM AM PH Lv. Charleston 633 4 04 7 00 4 00 Ar. Lanes 8 32 Lv. Lanes 8 05 6 15 5 30 Lv. Klr.gstr-e 8 23 5 50 Lv. Lake City 8 46 6 23 Lv. Soranton 8 51 6 29 Ar. Florence 9 25 7 25 7 05 AM PM AM PM Trains Nob. 78 and 32 run via Wilson and Fayett6vli;e?Short Line?and make clos# connection for ail points North. k JNO. 1'. DiVlNE, Qeu'L Sup't. Registration Notice. I The office of the Supervisor of Registration Will be opened on the first Monday in every month for the porpoae of the registering of any person who is qualified as follows: Who shall Lave been ? resident of tho State for two years, and of the county cue year and of the polling preoiut in which the elector offers to vote four months bofoie theday ofeleot on.and shall have paid,six months before any poll tax then due and payable, and who can both read and write any section of the Constitution of 1895 submitted to hirn by tho snpervisors, of registration, or can show that he owns, and boa paid ali t.xes collectable during the present ; ear on property in his State M?R~**eii at three huudred dollar* or more. J. ?f. KAD-DY, Clerk of Board. jOOD for aU work, H BETTER for some, < BEST for everybody. Send for Your Neighbor's Endorsement. aituducld rKurfnirAntiAiT I riJl/niTL. n. UL.UU MV?/.riWb<l '. 18 WALL ST. ATLANTA GAf~% IB ALL HOUSE ENTRANCE_ t )ne sending sketch and description of ur opinion free concerning the patentPatent" sent upon request. Patents 3 at our expense. re special notice, without charge, in ^ ad widely circulated journal, consulted jf \ /< .ddress, VANS & CO., ittorneys,) WASHINGTON, D. C.