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Sbr CouBtp Sffflrd. KINGSTREE. S. C C. W. WOLFE. EDITOR AND .RAORRIBTOR. TERMS SUBSCRIPTION RATES: NOne copy, one year, ? ? ? fi.yo Oue copy, six month*, ? ? - .50 t>ne copy, three months. ? ? .25 Subscription payable 11 vlvaacc. OBITUARIES. Obituary notices will be published free up to 100 words, except poetry. AO obituary poetry will be charged for at the rate of one cent a word. When obituaries are extended beyond 100 words count the words and enclose money or stamps to make up the difierRSMEMBfiR, we publish free only one hundred words obituaries, tributes of Respect Resolutions, etc., free. Also, wis one obituary of the same person WilJ be published free. This does not apply to news notices of deaths sent us as news. This notice will be strictly adhered to. THUR8DAY. APRIL 2 .1006. NOTICE. tu; nmnor with Mar 1. 1908. I -"-"6" D J - r the subscription price for The Record is as follows: One year in advance $1.00. One year on time $1 .25. Six months in advance 60 oents. Three months in advance 40 cents. No paper will be continued after May 1 that is one year or longer in arrears. C W Wolfe. 3-26-tf ' FUZES FOt mill SCHOOLS. ieMiicoaeot ly liral School ( ormicot Society (or MS. The South Carolina School Improvement association offers thirty-five prizes to the schools of the State for the most decided material improvement made during a given length of time. Five of the prizes are to be $100 each, and thirty are to be $50 each. KegulatiOns concerning tbe thirty-five prizes that are to be awarded by this Association are as follows: 1. Improvements must be made between November 1,1907 and December 10, 1908. 2. Prizes will be awarded to schools where the mostt decided material improvements have been made during the time mentioned. 3. Under material improvements are included local taxation, consolidation, new buildings, repairing and painting Old ones, libraries, reading rooms or tables,interior decorations, beautifying yards, and better general equipment. 4. No school can complete for any of these prizes unless it is a rural school. No towm with more than 500 population shall be eligible to the contest. 5. All who wish to enter this contest must send names and descriptions ot schools, before improvements are made, to the president prior to October 1st. 6. All descriptions, photographs and other evidences 6bowing improvements must be sent to the president before December 15th, 1908. The chairman of the board of trustees of any school that is completing for a prize must approve all de scriptions before and after im provements are made. 7. Prizes will be awarded in . checks at the annual meeting of the South Carolina School Improvement association, December 31st, 1908. The prizes are to be used for further improvements in the schools receiving them. Mary T. Nance, Pres., Columbia, S. C. "Weak women get prompt and lasting help by using Dr Sboop's Night Cure. These soothing, healing, antiseptic suppositories, with full information how to proceed are interestingly told of in my book "No 4 For Women." The book and strictly confidential medical advice is entirely free. Simply write Dr Shoop, Racine, Wis,for mv book No 4. Sold by D C Scott. Kb? i I \ St/. . Si n? DCT 1 Ijoy iu^A j Copyright. 1903. TContinued fr died tbe cards In bis box Intently and that bis Augers caressed tbe top one er so softly daring tbe instant tbe eyes of tbe rest were on Glenister. The dealer looked up at last, and Cherry saw tbe gleam of triumph in bis eye. He could not mask it from her. though bis answering words were hesitating. She knew by tbe look that Glenister was a pauper. "Come on," Insisted Roy hoarsely; "torn tbe cards." "You're on!" The girl felt that she was fainting. She wanted to scream. Tbe triumph of this moment stifled her?or was it triumph, after ail? She beard tbe breath of the little man behind betrattle as though be were being throttled and saw tbe lookout pass a shaking band to his chin, then wet bis pare Deo lips. bdc saw UK uia u cue had helped to rain bend forward, hia leao face strained and hard, an odd look of pain and wearlneee In hit eyes. She never forgot that look. The crowd was froaen In various attitudes of eagerness, although It had not yet recovered from the suspense of the last great wager. It knew the Midas and what It meant. Here lay half of It hidden beneath a tawdry square of pasteboard. With maddening deliberation toe Kid dealt the top card. Beneath It was the trey of spades. Glenlater aald no word nor made a move. Some one conghed, and it sou ruled like a gunshot Blowly the dealer s Angara retraced their way. He hesitated purposely and leered at the girl, then the three spot disappeared and beneath It lay the ace as the king had lain on that other wager. It spelled utter ruin to Qlealsttr. He raised his eyes blindly, and then the deathlike silence of the room was shattered by a sudden crash. Cherry Malotte had closed her check rack violently, at the same in stant crying shrill and clear: That bet Is off! The cases are wrong!" Glenlster half rose, overturning his chair; the Kid lunged forward across the table, and bis wonderful hands, tense and talon-llke, thrust themselves forward as though reaching for the riches she bad snatched away. They worked and writhed and trembled as hftimti In Hnmh fnrr (h* nulls slnklnc Into tbe oilcloth table cover. Hie face grew livid aod cruel, while his eyes biased at her till she shrank from him affrighted^ bracing herself away from the table with rigid arms. Reason came slowly back to Glenister and understanding with it. He seemed to awake from a nightmare. He could read all too plainly the gambler's look of baffled bate as the man sprawled on tbe table, his arms spread wide, hi6 eyes glaring at the cowering woman, wbo shrank before him like a rabbit before a snake. Sbe tried to speak, but choked. Then tbe dealer came to himself and cried harshly through bis teeth one word: -Christ!" He raised his fist and struck the table so violently that chips and coppers leaped arid rolled, and Cherry closed her eyes to lose sight of his awful grimace. Glenlster looked down on him and said: "1 think I understand, but the money was yours anyhow, so I don't lnlnd." His meaning was plain. The Kid suddenly Jerked open the drawer before him, but Glenister clinched his right hand and leaned forward. The miner could hare killed him with a blow, for the gambler was seated and at his mercy. The Kid checked himself, while bis face began to twitch as though the nerves underlying it bad broken bondage and were dancing iu a wild, ungovernable orgy. "You have taught me a lesson," was all that Glenister sa{d, and with that he pushed through the crowd and out into the cool night air. Overhead the arctic stars winked at him, and the "That bet <? offl The cases are wrong!" sea smells struck him clean and fresh. As he went homeward he heard the distant full throated plaint of a wolf dog. It hejd the mystery and sadness of the north. He paused and, baring his thick, matted head, stood for a long time gathering himself together. Standing so. he made certain covenants with himself and vowed solemnly never to touch another card. At the same moment Cherry Malotte came hurrying to her cottage door, fleeing as though from pursuit or from some hateful, haunted spot. She paused before entering and flung her arms outward Into the dark In a wide gesture of despair. _"Wby dJd I do it? Ob, why did I do x. ' --v 1 pollers. | j E. BEACH. j by Hex E. ItKk. ? I om last week.] It? r can't understand my?eTf.n , | CHAFFER XIV. M T dear Helen, don't yon rej I a,toe tbat my official poaiI tion carries with It a cer1 A tain social obligation which It is our duty to discharge?" "1 suppose so. Uncle Arthur; bat I | would much rather stay at home." "Tot, tut! Go and hare a food time." "Dancing doesn't appeal to me any more. I left that sort of thing, back home. Now, If you would only come along"? "No; I'm too busy. I must work tonight, sod I'm not In a mood for sach things, anyhow." "You're not well," bis niece said. "I here noticed It for weeks. Is It hard work or are you truly 111? You're nervous; you don't eet; you're growing positively gaunt Why. you re getting wrinkles like an old man!" 8be rose from her dpit at, the breakfast table and went to him, smoothing his silvered head with affection. He took ber cool hand and pressed it to his cheek, while the worry that haunted him habitually-of late gave way to a smile. "It'a work. little girl-hard and ttoMl work, that's all. This country la la tended for yonnc man, and I'm too far along." Hla eyaa grew grave again, and be squeesed ber nervously aa tboogb at*the thought. "It'a a terrible country tbla. I-IWlab we had never seen it." "Don't aay that." Helen cried spirit edly. "Why. it'a gloriooa. TtolDk ?r the honor. You're a Unit<? State* Jndge and tbe first one to cd..e here You're making history; you're buildiup a etate; people will read about you." She atooped and kissed bio, but be seemed to flinch beneath her caress. "Of course I'll go if you think I'd better," sbe said, "though I'm not fond of Alaakan society. Some of tbe worn en are nice, but tbe others"? Sbe shrugged her dainty shoulders. "They talk scandal all the time. One would think that a great, clean, fresfc. vigorous country like this would broaden the women as It broadens tbe wen? but It doesn't." "I'll tell McXamara to call for you at 9 o'clock," said the judge a9 he aroae. So. later In tbe day. she prepared her long unused finery to sucn gooa purpose that when her escort called for her that evening be believed ber tbe loveliest of women. Upon their arrival at the hotel be regarded her with a fresh access of pride, for tbe function proved to bear little resemblance to a mining camp party. Tbe women wore handsome gowns, and every man was In evening dress. Tbe wide ball ran tbe length of the hotel aDd was flanked with boxes, while its floor was like polished ! glass and its walls effectively deco; rated. "Ob. how lovely!" exclaimed Helen as sbe first caught sight of it. "It's Just like borne." "I've seen quick rising cities be*fore." he said, "but nothing like this. Still, If these northerners can build a railroad In a month and a city in a summer why shouldn't they have symphony orchestra* and Louis Quioze ballrooms?" "I know you're a splendid dancer," she said. "You shall be my judge and jury. I'll algn this card as often as I dare wlthont the certainty of violence at tbe bands of these young men. and tbe rest of the time I'll imoke In tbe lobby. I don'l care to dance with any one but you." After tbe firat waltz he left her surrounded by partners and made his way out of tbe ballroom. This was bis first relaxation since landing In tbe north. It wai well not to become a dull boy. be mused, and as he chewed his cigar be pictured, with an odd thrill, quite unosual with him. that slender, gray eyed girl, with her coiled mass of hair, ber ivory shoulders and merry smile. He saw her float past to tbe measure of a two-step aDd caught blmself resenting tbe thought of another roan's enjoyment of tbe girl's charms even I for an instant. "Hold on. Ale*-." he muttered. "You're too old a bird to lose your head." However, he was waiting for her before the time for their next dance. 8he seemed to have lost a part of her gayety. "What's the matter? Aren't you enJoying yourself?' "Oh. yes." she returned brightly. "I'm having a delightful time" When be canoe for his third dance she was more distrait than ever. As I bo. u-a her to a seat they passed a group of women, among whom were Mrs. Obanipain and others whom he knew to be wires of men prominent In the town. He had seen some of them at tea in Judge Rtlllroan's house and therefore was astonished when they returned his greeting, but ignored Helen. She shrank slightly, and he reallred that there was something wrong. He could not guess what. Affairs of men he could cope with, but the subtleties j of women were out of his realm. ''What ails those people? Hare they : offended you?" "I don't know what it is. I have poken to them, but they out roe." i "Cut you!" lie rxelniir-et*. "Tee." Her rolce trembled, but efce ! held he*- heed high. "It eeems ee though oil the women to Nome were here end in league to Ignore me. It ; duzes me. 1 do not understand." "line anybody eald anything to yon?" | he Inquired fiercely. "Any man. I mean?" "No. no! Tbe men are kind. It'e the i women."' "Tome, we'll go home." "Indeed, we will not," she eald proudly. "I shall etay and face It out. I hare done nothing to run away from, and I Intend to find out what la tbe matter." I When he had surrendered her. at the beginning of the next dance. McNamora sought for eome acquaintance whom he might question. Moot of the men In Nome either hated or feared *- ? * a. _ - J aaa alioi IIA mm. diii uf npicu vuc iiwi w tuw|ui suited bis purpose and led blm Into a corner. "I want you to answer a question. No beatlnf about tbe bush. Under stand? I'm bhiot, and I want yau to be." "All right." "Your wife baa been entertained at Miss Cheater's bouse. I've aeen her there. Tonight ehe refuses'to apeak to the girl. She cut her dend. and I want to know what It's about" "How should 1 knew?' "If you don't know. Til aft yon to find out" Tbe other shock his bead amusedly, at wbicfa McNamara flared up. "I say you will, and you'll make your wife apologise before she lea res this ball, too. or you'll answer to me, man to man. I wou't stand to bava a ' girl like Mies Chester cold decked by a bonch of mining camp swells, and tbot goes aa It Ilea." In bla excitement McNamara reverted to bis western 1 Idiom. Tbe other did not reply at once, for It { la embarrassing to deal with a person wbo disregards tbe conventions utterly, 1 and at tbe aaa^a thne bas tbe lncJio&L | (too a DO rorce to compel oDeatence. Tbe boai* reputation bad gooa abroad. "TVell-er?I know about It In a fen- I en:I war. but of courae I don't go much i on such tbinga. You'd better let it drop." "Go on." "There baa been a lot of talk amonf the lad lea about?well, er?the fact la, It's tbat young Glenlater. Mrs. Champion bad tbe next etateroom to theater?bim?I should say?on tbe way up from tbe States, and sbe saw things. Now, aa far as I'm concerned, a girl con do^aa sbe pleases, but Mra Champion bas ber own Ideas of propriety. From what my wife could learn, there's some truth In tbe story, too, so you can't blame her." With a word McXamara could have explained tbe gossip and made this man put bis wife right forcing through ber an elucidation of the silly affair in such a way as to spare Helen's feelings and cover the busy tongued magpies with confusion. Yet be best tated. It Is a wise skipper who trims bis sails to every breeze. He thanked bis Informant and left blm. Entering the lobby, be saw the girl berrying toward blm. "Take me away, quick! I want to go borne." "You've changed your uilnd?" "Yes, let us go," she panted, and when tbey were outside sbe walked so rapidly that be baa difficulty in keeping pace with her. Sbe was silent, and he knew better than to question, but . when tbey arrived at ber bouse be entered, took off bis overcoat and turned up the light In the tiny parlor. She flung her wraps over a chair, storming back and forth like a little , fury. Her eyes were starry with tears of anger, ber face was flushed, ber bands worked nervously. He leaned against the mantel, watching ber through bis cigar smoke. "You needn't tell me." be said at length. "I know all about It." "I axn glad you do. I never conld repeat what tbey said. Oh, It was brutal!" Her voice caught, and sbe bit ber lip. "What made me ask them? Why didn't I keep still? After yon left I went to thoee women and faced them. Oh, but they were brutal! Yet, why should I care?" She stamped her slippered foot "I shall bare to kill that man some day," be said, flecking bis cigar ashes into the grate. "What man?" She stood still and looked at him. "Glenlster, of course. If I had thought the story would ever reach you I'd hare shut him up long ago." "It didn't come from blm," sbe cried, hot with Indignation. "He'a a gentleman. It's that cat, Mra. Champlan." He shrugged his shoulders the slightest bit but It wss eloquent, and she noted It "Oh, I don't mean that he did it Intentionally?he's too decent a chap for that?but anybody's tongue will wag to a beautiful girl! My lady Malotte Is a jealous trick." "Malotte! Who Is she?' Helen questioned curiously. He seemed surprised. "I thought every one knew who sbe is. It's just as well that you don't" "I am sure Mr. Glenleter would not talk of me." There was a pause. "Who Is Miss Malotte?" He studied for a moment while she watched him. What a splendid figure be made In bis evening clothes! The cozy room who hi rusucu n?uu ??haneed his sire and strength and rugged outlines. In bis eyes was that admiration which women live for. He lifted bis bold, handsome face and met her gaze. "I bad rather leaye that for you to find out for I'm not much at scandal. I have something more Important to tell you. It's the most important thing I have ever said to you, Helen." It was the first time he had used that name, and she began to tremble, while her eyes sought the door iD a panic. She Lad expected this moment aDd yet was not ready. [Continued on page 5.] A ? IDAY LIGH: DRY G ^ SIW'W *vw\ *v*vu > 5 . ) I [ Walk-C < anc i Brown's ! i ih, ST*C jg THE OLD RE S Complete | Latest Im] | Farm Imp * I * i Qantt Guano I Coles * K. P. O Cox Cotton 8 Eclipse lS Cole Cole Cotton and Corn Planter and ? 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