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Seven Keys TO Baldpate EARL|DERR BIGGERS "I wm partly ted. At that minute t tor** Mack figure appeared on deck. It needed for me. Make/ It nays, ?you're eat op long enough. Go below "McManaa face waa terrible. I eoTv H wan all up. 'I lied. McMsnu/ 1 ex? plained. The Idea just came to me, it fascinated me, and 1 lied. She did torn me down?there In the wlnga And she shed that tear I spoke of too. But when I waa looking over the rail? road folders aha aent for me. I went? on the wlnga of lore. It waa two blocks, but 1 went on the wings of love. We're been married twenty jeers. Porgire mo, McMann!' "McM ann turned sror jd. He picked ap the bag. I asked where be waa go? ing. 'Ashore/ ha said, to think. 1 assy go back to Kansas Clty-I may. But rn Just think a bit drat* And ha climbed Into the ship's boat I nev? er ssw him again." The hermit paused and gaaed dream fly Into space. That" he said, "was my one great IIa, my masterpiece. A year after? ward I came up hare on the mountain to be a hermit" -As a result of ttr asked kl lea Nor "Tea," answered air. Peters, "I told the story to a friend. I thought he waa a friend. So he waa, but mar? ried. Mr wife got to bear of It 'Bo yon denied my existenceY she aald. 'Aa a joke,' I told her. The Joke s on you.' ahe aaya That waa the end. She went her way, and I went mine. I'd Just uosnlmouely gone her way so long I wos a little dased at first with my freedom. After fighting for a living stone for a time 1 en mo up It's cheap 1 get the solitude 1 for Qjy book. Not long *go 1 heard 1 could go back to her tf 1 spotogixf ?I " -Stick to your guns,1 advised Mr. kftss Norton rose and stood before Mr. Peters. She fixed him with her apaa ayea Into which no man could gase and go his way unmoved. "Just one tiny day," she pleaded. Mr. Patera sighed. He rosa "I'm a fool," be aald. "I can't help It 1*11 take Chancen on another day. though nobody knows where It'll lead.** "Brooklyn, maybe/* whispered Lou Max to Msgea In much horror. The hermit donned his coat attended to a few household duties and led the allegation outside Dolefully he lock ed the door of bis aback. The four etailtd down the mountain. "Back to Baldpete with our cook/' aald Mr. Magee Into the girl's ear. "1 know now bow Caesar felt when he rode through Rome with bis ex foes festooned shout bis chariot wheels." Mr. Max again chose the rear, tri evnphantly escorting Mr. Peters. As Mr. Magae sod tbe girl awung Into the lead the former waa moved to recur to the topic be had bandied ao araa tenrlahly a short time before. "I'll make you beilere In me yet" he aald. She did not turn her bead. 'Tbe moment we reach the Inn.** he on. "1 aball come to you with package of money In my hand, you'll hellere I want to help you. Tell me you'll believe then.'* "Tory likely 1 ?hall." answered the girl without Interest. "If yon really do Intend to give me that money no most know about It/' "No one shall know/' be answered, "but you and tue." They wslked on In silence. Then shyly the girl turned her bend. Oh. assuredly she wss desirable Clumsy aa had been bis declsratlon Mr. Msgea rehelrnd to etick to It through eternity. I'm sorry 1 epoke as I did." ahe "Will you forglre roo'r" "retwtee you?" be cried "Why. 1" "And now." she Interrupted, "let us talc of other things?of ships and shoes and eeallng wsx" "All the topics la the world," he re? plied, "can lead to but one with me"? "ShipsT ssked the girl. "?or honeymoons," bo suggested. "Shoesr ?In some circles of society 1 heilere they are lung s' brldsl parties." "And seallog wsxT' "On tbe license, Isn't It?" be queried. They were then at the great front door of Baidpete Inn. Inside, before the office fire, Miss Thornhlll reed a msgsslne In the Indo? lent faahlon so much sffected st Bald g?lte Ina during tbe bested term, while the tnsyor of Reutnn chatted amiably With the ponderously coy Mrs. Norton. Into thla circle burst the envoys to the hermitage, flushed, energetic, snow Baked "Hall to the chef who In triumph ad rancssf" cried Mr Magee My rn Thornhlll laid down her mags alae and filed her great black eyes upon the radiant girl lu corduroy. "And wsa the walk In the morning air." she ssked. "all you expected*' "All and much more." laughed Miss Norton, mlscuiooiisly regarding tbe man who had babbled to her of love on the mountain. "By the way, enjoy Mr. Peters while you can. lie's back for Just one day." "Eat. drink and be merry, for tomor? row the cook leaves, as the fellow says." supplemented Mr. Max, remov? ing but overcoat. "How about a quick lunch, Peters?" inquired Magee. "Out of wh.it. I'd like to know," put In Mrs. Norton. "Not a thing in the house to eat. Just like a man." "You didn't look in the right place, ma'am." replied Mr. Peters, with rel? ish. "I got supplies for a couple of days In the kitchen." "Well, what's the sense 1n biding 'em?" the large lady inquired. "It ain't hiding-it's system." ex? plained Mr. Peters. "Something wo? men don't understand." Ho came close to Mr. Magee and whispered low, "You didn't warn me there was another of ,em." "The last on my word of honor," Msgee told him. 'The last," sneered Mr. Peters. "There Isn't any last up here." And with a sidelong glance at the new fire In his mountain Eden be turned away to the kltcbon. "Now," whispered Magee to Miss Norton. "I'll get you that package, I'll prove that It was for you I fought and bled the mayor of Reuton. Watch for our chance. 'When 1 see you again I'll have it in my pocket." "You mustn't fall me," ahe replied. "It means so much." Mr. Magee started for the stairs. Between him and them loomed sud? denly the great bulk of Mr. Cargan. His bard menacing eyes looked full Into Magee's. ? "I want to apeak to you, young fel? low," he remarked. "I'm flattered." said Magee, "that yon find my company so enchanting. In ten minutes I'll be ready for an? other Interview." "You're ready now," answered the mayor, "even If you don't know It. I've been trying to dope you out, and I think I've got you. I've seen your kind before. Every few months one of 'em breezes Into Reuton. spends a whole day talking to a few rata I've had to exterminate from politics and then ?les back to Now York with a ten page story of my vicious career all ready for the lluotypers. Yes, sir, 1 got you. You write sweet things for the magazines." "Think so?" Inquired Magee. "Know It," returned the mayor heartily. "80 you're out after old Jim r-n Cargan's scalp again, are you? 1 thought that now, seeing stories on the corruption of the courts is so plentiful, you'd let the same of the city halls alono for awhile. But well, I gueas I'm what you guys call good copy. Big, brutal, uneducated picturesque?you see 1 read tbem ato ties myself. How long will the Amerl can public stand being ruled by a man like this, when it might bo nuthorlz ing pretty boys with kid gloves to get next to the good tblngs? That's the dope, ain't It?the old dope of the re form gang, the bnllyboo of the bunch that can't let the existing order stand Don't worry. I ain't going to get started on that again. But I want to talk to you serious like a father There was a young fellow llko you once"? "Like mer "Exactly, lie was out working on long hours and abort puy for the re? form gang, and he happened to get hold of something that a man 1 knew ?a man high up In public office wanted and wanted had. The young fellow Was going to get $200 for the article he was writing. My friend 0 fered him $20.000 to call It off. What the young fellow do?" "Wrote the ?rtlclo, of course," said Msgee. "Now -now." reproved Cargon. "That remark don't fit In with tile estlmn I've made of you. I think you're a smart boy. Don't disappoint me. This young follow 1 speak of he wax smart, all tight He thought It over. Magee, the same as you're going to do. 'You're on.' says this lad and i added rive figures to his roll as easy is we'd add a nickel. He had brains, that guy." (To be Continued.) Mm Hottte Hunks, of Georgetown Iis vltltlni relatives In the elty BIG DAY PROMISED FOR THE TOBACCO GROWERS July 23rd First Sale Day for Fragrant Weed in Sumter. $?00 IX CASH PRIZES OFFERED AS INDUCEMENT FOR RIG SALES ON OPENING DAY?TOBACCO WAREHOUSE MANAGERS EN? THUSIASTIC OVER SUMTER AS TOBACCO CENTER?BELOW NOR? MAL CROPS HERE NOT AN INDICATION OF UNSUCCESS, BIT CONFORM ONLY TO GENERAL CONDITION IN TOBACCO RAISING TERRITORY. I With a stimulus of $300 in cash prizes to beckon them in addition to the promise of being paid highest cash prices for the fragrant weed, in? dications are that tobacco growers of this entire section will be much inj evidence at the opening day of Sum ter's rejuvenated tobacco market on July 23rd. The newly constructed Farmers' Tobacco Warehouse will be ready on July 28rd to receive all the tobacco that the farmers bring in, and Mesrs. Pepper and Marion, the lessees of the warehouse, who by the way, are among the oldest hands in the south in tobacco marketing, are confident that Sumter will soon be one of the leading tobacco markets in South Car? olina. Not to be behind in any way, Messrs Pepper and Marion have made arrangements to have buyers from the biggest tobacco companies on hand on the opening day and all through the season, and they absolutely guar? antee that tobacco raisers can secure in Sumter the highest cash prices paid anywhere. Mr. W. J. Finch, an auctioneer of experience, will handle the sales. Three hundred dollars in cash will be distributed among farm? ers who bring in tobacco on the opening day, as follows) Prizes for the men bringing the most pounds on one wagon to be sold July 23rd, first prize, $60; second prize, $40; third prize $30; fourth prize $20; fifth prize $10. Prizes for the man selling one load of tobucco for the most dollars and cents on day of opening sale: first prize $50; second prize, $40; third prize, $30; fourth prize, $20; I fifth prize $10. 1 While it ia true that, as a whole the farmers of this section who plant-1 ed tobacco this season have not madej a glowing success In the way of se? curing a good stand, this should in no way be a cause for discouragement. Ofbcial reports on the tobacco crop throughout the south, and more par? ticularly around Mullins, Timmons vllle, Lake City and other palccs which have been on the tobacco map jfor a number of years, indicate that I only about' 75 per c>ent of a stand is I the average condition. Hence it will ! be seen that the tact that the farmers!! I of this section have as good u stand i as they have should he an incentive j to them to plant more tobacco next year, and use all of the tips they have secured from this year's work with the weed, in trying to get a fuller har? vest next year. It must he remember? ed that a good per cent of the farm era of this section planted tobacco practically as an experiment, to co-op? erate with the movement of the citi? zens of Sumter towards getting a flour? ishing tobacco market llrmly estab? lished, and the crop?, that have been made should convince the farmers that tobacco raising can be made u profitable thing. Messrs. Pepper and Marion are just back in the city from an extensive trip all through the sections where tobac? co planting is being carried on, and Uiey arc very enthusiastic over what has already been accomplished by the farmers, hut even more enthusiastic over the outlook for Sumter's being shortly a bright spot on the tobacco producing map. BOYS' AND GIRLS' MEETING. Tomato and Corn Growers to Meet at Pocalla for Big Day. The members ofthc Girls' Tomato Club and the Boys* Corn Club with their friends and relatives are cor? dially invited to attend a basket pic? nic at Pocalla Springs, Just ubout one mile south of Sumter, Friduy, July 17. A canning demonstration will be giv? en, and an address will be delivered by Prof. W. W. Long, State Agent in the Farm Demonstration Work and Super? intendent of Extension work at Clem-j son College, and probably by MU<! Edith Parrott, of Winthrop College, Stato Agent in Girls' Tomato Club I work. Let us meet together and mane I this a day long to be remembered by the club boys and girls of Sumter county. These boys and girls will be the men and women who may be de? pended upon to take a hand four or five years from now in the light to overcome the depression in prosperity on the farm, which will be brought about by the invasion of the boll weevil. The merchants and business men of Sumter have always takv?n a lively Interest in these boys and girls, and they will be still more proud of them, when they see them keeping up the deposits in the banks in the face of the production in cot? ton having been cut in half. J. Frank Williams, Local Farm Demonstration Agent. Bclser-Heyward. On Tuesday evening at Trinity church was solemnised the marriage of Miss Mary Campbell Ileyward, daughter of Ex-Governor and Mrs. D. C. Ileyward, to Mr. Irvine Furman Heiser. The eermony was performed by Dr, John Korahaw of Charleston, assisted by Rev, K u. Flnlay. The brlda Wna attended by her sister, i Miss Katharine Heyward, while Mr.! lien S. Beverly of West Point acted us best man. Prominent among those who cams to Columbia for the wod-i ding were: Mr. Kdward l/inley of Washington, D. C, Mr. Irvine Rich ardaon of sumter, Mr. Arthur Davnn <d New Jersey, who with Mr. John Sloan of Columbia served as ushers, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell Of Lexington. Va.( Mr. and Mrs Richard Heiser of Sumter. Mr. and Mrs Hugh Reiser of Suminerto". Mr. and Mrs. ISdgar Haynaworth, Dr. s. c. Baker. Miss Km ma Raker, Mrs. c. i> Brohun and Mrs Gordon Field of Humter, Misses Mllen and Prances Jervey, J, T. Jer? vcy, Miss Mary Spurkman and .1. Campbell Hissrll. Jr.. ??f Charleston, M?s II W. Hell of Mayesvllle und MImh .le??le Eraser of Walterbni <?. Ths Ulate Examination for Clemson. There were four boys to take the examination for Clemson College on Friday, there being one vacancy at the institution from this county. One applicant also took the examination for the Univerisity of South Carolina. A license to marry has been grant? ed to Dave Taylor and Annie Hop? kins, of Rcmhert. Vulcanizing Here you will find a TIRE REPAIR PLANT equipped with every MOD? ERN STEAM VULCANIZING appar? atus. Our TIRE REPAIR SERVICE embodies EVERYTHING from a sim? ple puncture to perfectly remedying the most serious cut or blowout in casing or tube. A-l equipment plus A-l materials with exacting, expert care in every de? tail insure you PROMPTNESS. SER? VICE and SATISFACTION. Columbia Vulcanizing Works 1122 LADY 8T COLUMB'A. S. C. Wanted Attention! I WILL BE AT CLARE MONT HOTEL ALL NEXT WEEK PREPARED TO EX? AMINE EYES AND FIT GLA ASSES. Z. F. Highsmith Optometrist and Optician. I WHAT I TIME? A good time right now, before you go away (HI your vacation to have your watch cleaned and re? paired by our expert workman. Or If It's a bit of broken jewelry, bring it here, and have It lived right, by an expert. W. A. Thompson, JEAKLEH AND OPTICIAN. I *'S. A II." Stamps Liven. I The Greatest Dime's. Worthy k CONCENTRATEO aj r a. CO"**) One fourth more pure, * strong Concentrated Lye for Ten Cents in Mendleson's Big Twenty-Ounce Can of Solid ( Lye. Other cans give you only sixteen ouncr * for your dime. , Every can warranted ^full strength, no adulterants, no fillers-just pure Concentrated Lye for every use. * Three * 'ounces) cans for a quarter. Sixteen ounces of Pow-f dered Lye for a dime instead 4 of the twelve ounce can of other powdered lye. # MENDLESONS LYE--, MOST ECONOMICAL Mendleson's Twenty-Ounce Can will saponify eight pounds of grease, making the heat hard or soft soap?and that's more than any other ten cent can will do. Every^ can gives full directions for soap making, exact measure? ments, how long to boil. Concentrated Lye is one of the handiest articles in the household or on the farm. A use for it every day. Cheapest and best cleanser and disinfectant; for waiting woodwork, cleaning* kitchen furniture, scrubbing floors; for sinks and drains. Used In treating hogs and caring for poultry. For every use you get best results, most economic? ally from MENDLESON'S IVE PURE MHO STRONG A dime invested in a Twenty-Ounce Can of MENDLESON'S LYE bring? proof of better value. Remember the name?MENDLESON'S? and buy it of the following dealers; WHOLESALE DEALERS. Crosswell JfcOo., Sumter, S. C. t'nion Brokerage Co., Sumter, S. C. RETAIL DEALERS : Levi Rros., Sumter; W. S. Brogdon, Brogdon; J. W. Spencer, Maycsville, S. C.;J. V. Boykin, 1'rovidence, R. F. D. No. I; .). R. Kirkley, Rembert, S. C, R. F. D. 5; j. 4. Chewning, Oswego, S. (\, R. F. D. I; W. I). Hancock, Elliott, S. C; Tindal <fc Cuttino, Tindal-. T. E. Hodge, Tindal; Willie Shaw Co., Sumter, R. F. D.6;J. M. .lack son, Tourney; W. 1). Frasier, Oswego, R. F. D. I; 8. A Harvin, Sum? ter, R. F. D. 2; P, 15. Harvin, Sumter, R. F. D. 2; (?illespie ft Hugea, Claremont, S. ('. The University of South Carolina 1801-1914 Columbia, South Carolina The University offen courses leading tu the following degrees: 1. School ft Arts and Science, A. B.and U.S. 2. reboot of Education. A. ii. 3. Graduate School, A. M. 4. School of Engineering, c. E. ;>. school of Law. LL. B. For students ot Rducstlon. Law. Engineering and those pursuing higher graduate work, the University offers exceptional advantages. Graduates of South Carolins College* receive free tuitii n in all courses except in the School of Law. Next session .begin* Sept. \*>, I'M*. For Information Write A. C. MOORE, Acting President, Columbia, S. C. To What College Shall We Send Our Son ? A most important questioii for parents. Consider some of the advan? tages of the Presbyterian College of South Carolina A rapidly growing college. In three years its student body haft increased eigh'v percent: its resources have tripled. Ten buildings, splendid dormitories ; t?iiy aer* campus and at hlntie ground*. New Science Hell. Modern Library. Gymnu uu , with physical director. Expenses moderate. Full collegiate courses, rearranged for most-efficient educsMoo. B. A.. B. S. and M. A. degrees. Faculty of well-trained Christian gentlemen. Positive religious t fluences. Its students come from the best homes in South t'arodua. For catalog, address. DAVISON M. DOUGLAS, D. D., Prest., Clinton, S. C. 1905 1914 The Bank of South Carolina SUCCESSOR. TO THE FARMERS' BANK <& TR.UST CO. CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $350,000.00. Our ability increases each year. In every depart? ment of banking we are prepared to make good. C. G. Rowland, Prest G. L. Warren, Cashier Our Lady Patrons Will It 11?I that In the srinngl ISS III of our M \V MOMI we linve made special provisions lor their comfort. In addition to a co/v corner of the lobby, provided with writing fables and roaafortasss seats, we lut\e it special rest rooiM tot the ladies, and we cordially t invite ihem to nenne use of it. : The First National Bank OF SUMTER