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The Yellow Holly By FERGUS HUME. Author of "The Myitiry of Hinwm Cab," Eta. VovurtQt*. 1003. by ?. rr. LKUinjb+n Owspoay (Continued from iird page.) Was coupiea with tnat or tue uaneer, and this incipient scandal annoyed Miss Ward. There was no need for lier to ask George why such a report should prevail, for she knew that he would l>e able to explain in a satisfactory manner, and, trusting him already, it wa3 useless to demand details. Iler feelings would remain the same after the telling of his story ns they were now; therefore she avoided the disagreeable subject. Nevertheless, she was woman enough to desire a sight of Dola, and Induced her mother to take her to the music hnll. Mrs. Ward was very pleased to do so, but she was too clever to hint that she guessed Dorothy's reason for mnklnc this remipst "Certainly, my dear," she said briskly. "I am rory glad that you are coming out of your shell. Men liato a woman who can't talk of everything, >nd nothing is talked about but IiOln." "I must educate myself to please men, then," said Dorothy dryly, "so I may as well begin with the dancer. On what night can we go?" "Oh, Friday will do. Mr. Vane has Invited us to dine at the Cecil, so I'll ask him to get us a box." Dorothy would rather have gone With any one than with Mr. Vane. However, there was nothing for it but to accept, since she had brought it on herself. With a smile which encouraged her mother to think she would behave sensibly toward Vane, she agreed to the proposed dinner party and companionship, and Mrs. Ward wrote a note at once. "I hope when she sees Dola, and iitruis uit* oiuui's iiuum imil xjrengon man, that she may refuse to have anything more to do with him," was Mrs. Ward's remark us she sealed her note. "I don't want to get the Brendon man into trouble by having hini arrested for murder. And I don't think I)errington would let me if I did wish it." Her last speech was prophetic, for the next day Lord Derrington paid a visit to Curzon street nnd had n short Interview with Mrs. Ward, the gist of which was that she must hold her tongue. "Breudon called to see nic the other day," explained Derriugton, looking grim, "and ho showed me plainly that he had nothing to do with the matter." "But how about the holly berry?" "That la easily explained;" replied I7rii uinr, tlon, had prepnred an answer. "Breu don was one of the flint to soe the body, and in touching it the berry fell from the uprig. AfterwnrtV? mind you, nnorvrarfl?Mr. Trnln found the berry iuw!, not knowing that Brendon had seen the body that morning, thought he had been in the room on the previous night "I'm sure he was," insisted Mrs. Ward. "Ton are sure of nothing of the sort. Brendon could not have got downstairs without the connivance of Train, and you heard what Train said." Then he asked after a pause, "Why did you tell Dorothy to give the sprig of holly to Brendon on that night?" Mrs. Ward shrugged her shoulders and looked down nervously. "Ob, it was the merest kindness ou my part" she said, trying to speak quietly. Derrington contradicted her at once. "It was nothing of (lie sort," he declared, with roughness. "You wished liim to have the yellow holly in his coat when he saw Mrs. Jersey so that the woman might betray herself." ^ "I knew nothing about Mrs. Jersey at the time." "Oh, but you did! With regard to the holly, you knew from me how It was used in connection with the death of my son at San Hemo, and what I did not tell you you learned from other people. But how did you know About Mrs. Jersey?" "That's my business," cried Mm. Ward, becoming ircprrttont. "You Are right about the belly. 1 sent to Devonshire exyeosly to get some. It wns my intention to inclose n sprig in a letter to Mrs. Jersey so ns to frighten lior"? "What good woukl that l>uve done?" "My busbies* ariapped Mrs. Ward, becoming bolder. "I liad my reason for wishing to recall your eon's nth to her mind, and 1 knew that the yellow holly would do bo inoet successfully. When Dorothy came from the parte and told me that Brendou was to atop with his friend at Mrs. Jersey's boarding honso, I thought that it would lie better to let George wear the sprig. And 1 managed It In such a way that neither Dorothy nor George guessed how I planned the business. And 1 succeeded. Mrs. Jersey saw the sprig and nearly fainted. I knew then that"? Here she stopped. Derrington saw that It was useless to question her further. She would only He and had been telling lies, for all be ^ - knew^. esk you nothing more," be snhl, "rising to take his leave. "You have some reason for nil this intrigue, I have no doubt. What ymrr intention* are matters Utile to me. I came merely to warn you that Brendon is te be left alone." "Ton won't have him arrested!" "No. And. whst is mere, I won't have blm spoken nhout Id connection HB. jxH? ro'tgot her desire to i&W:' J eiliate Derrlugton, forgot her desire to nmrry Vane to Dorothy, forgot everything In a sudden access of rnge. "I shall do what 1 choose!" she cried. "No," said Derrington quietly and looking her full in the face. "You will bey me." "Obey you, Lord Derrington?" "Yes. 1 have tried to conduct this Interview quietly, Mrs. Ward, and to hint that your wiser plan Is to bo silent, but"? "I don't want hints. 1 wish for plain speaking," raged the little woman. "How dare you address me like this?" The old gentleman leaned forward | suddenly and whispered a short sentence In her car. Mrs. Ward's face turned pearly white, and she tottered to n chair, closing lior eyes as slio fell into it. Derrington surveyed her with a pitiless expression. "You will be silent about Brcndon?" be asked. "Yes," moaned Mrs. Ward. "1 will say nothing." At the meeting at the Cecil Mrs. Ward was herself again. She had quite got over the fright given to her by Derrlugton, and when she saw him later treated him in her old mnnner. On his sido the old gentleman made no difference, but he wondered how she was carrying herself so boldly. At once It occurred to his suspicious mind that there was some reason for this defiant behavior, and he determined to watch her. For this purpose ue joinou me party. "It is the llrst time I have been to q music hall for years," lie explained to Dorothy. "But Walter has been talking so much about this new dancer that I felt 1 must sec her." "Why did you not dine with us at the CecilV" asked Dorothy. "1 always prefer to dine at home, my dear young lady. Besides, it does not do for an old man to wag his gray beard uninvited among the young." Meantime Mrs. Ward was chatting amicably to Vane and to a vapid war ollice clerk who hail formed a fourth at the Cecil dinner party. The box was large and easily held the party. Mrs. Ward had a position directly in front, where she could see and be seen, but Dorothy kept herself behind the curtains. She could see the stage excellently, but did not wish to be recognized by any chance acquaintance. In an opposite box sat a red haired man in immaculate evening dress. Derringtou recognized him as Bawdsoy, but did not think it necessary to show his recognition. He sat at the back of the box between Vane and the war office clerk and kept a watchful eye on Mrs. Ward. That little woman sparkled like a diamond. She criticised the house, admired the decorations and applauded the comic songs. It might have boon that this indifferent attitude was one of defiance, as she must have known tlint Dervlngton was watching her. But she acted her part consummately, and lie could not help admiring her coolness. "What an ndrnlraOie uciicsM, itiuu^nc trie uia ivia, unit what a dangerous woman!" Tlie ballet came at the end of the first part of the programme. When tho curtain rose Dorothy was so anxious to behold Lola that she leaned forward so as to show her face to the whole house. Bawdsey saw her and put his glass to his eye. lie smiled slightly, and Derrington wondered why lie did so. But at that moment, and while the stage was tilling with dancers, he arose to receive some newcomers. These were none other than Miss Bull and Margery, for whom Bawdsey had procured the box. The little old maid was whiter than ever and wore her usual gray dress. Margery was smartly gowned In green, and with her light hair and stupid red face looked anything hut beautiful. She placed herself in the best position, being evidently directed to do so by Miss Bull, for that lady preferred the shade. At nu events, sue secluded herst-lf beliina n curtain and kept her bendy black eyes persistently on the stage. On seeing that the two were comfortable, Bawdsey disappeared and did not return till the end of the ballet. Dcrrington saw all this, but no one else In Mrs. Ward's box took any notice. And why should they? Bawdsey nud his party were quite unknown to them. Dorothy could not say that Lola was handsome, but she had about her a wild grace which was very fascinating. When dancing she seemed to think of nothing but the revels In which sho wus engaged. She never cast a look at the Ihiuw, and Dorothy noticed this. Flie was therefore somewhat surprised when, during the second scene, she saw Ix>la deliberately look in the direction of tl?c box and stare at her piercingly for quite a moment or two. Rather confused by this sudden regard, the girl drew hack. Lola noticed her no I tuore. but continued to dnnee "Let ns go now," said Dorothy, when the wild dance of Lola wan at an end. "I wish I had not come." Slio wns interrupted t>y an ejaculation from her mother. Mrs. Ward also was standing up, hut her eyes were flxed on Miss Bull. The little old maid, as though feeling the influence of that ! glance, slowly looked in Mrs. Ward's j direction. The eyes of the two woi men met. From those of Miss Boll j flashed a look of hate, and she with' drew behind the curtain of the box. Mrs. Ward was while and shaking. ; Clutching Vane's arm she requested to i bo taken to her carriage. "It's too ! much for me," she said, alluding to tho ballet. j Derrington stood on tho pavement when tho brougham rolled away hearing the mother and daughter, both silent, both pale. lie was alone, as Vane , and the war office clerk were bnck | again In the hall. "Humphl" said Derrington. his eyes fixed on the retreating carriage. "So you know that little woman who called to see me about the | leaffe. I wonder how that comes about. Miss Bdll "knew Mrs. Jersey, nod yot Mrs. Ward, sent that yellow holly, wonder"? The old man stopped. Hi could not quite understand wlmt Mr< Ward was doing, but he repeated hii former observation. "A dangerous wo j man," said he. "I shall speak to Bawd ' sey about her." And, making up hi mind to this, he went in search of tli< detective. All that nlglit Dorothy was haunter by strange dreams. In which the flgur< of Lola played a prominent p#rt Usu ally calm and self possessed, Doroth; slept like a child, but the flercfe music the mad dancing, the knowlodge tha George knew this woman, caused he; to sleep brokenly. She was up early and after a breakfast that was a mer< farce she took her way to the park. I was her usual custom to walk In t lonely part about 8 o'clock In the morning, but on this occasion she was at her usual spot by half past 7 This was a seat under a spreading tree In the center of a wide lawn. Few peo pie came there at so early mi hour, one Dorothy often read for an hour before returning home. In a mechanical man nor she took a book out of her pockcl and tried to read. But it was InipoBsl ble. Before her inner vision passed tin wild, flushed face of Lola Velez, uu<! Dorothy could not drive It away. While endeavoring to do so some ono came t< sit 011 the seat. Dorothy, rather sur prised, looked up. She saw Lola star lug at her Intently. The dancer looked pale audtiiworn Auuui hit mere was uonc of me in iluonco of the previous nigbt. tb? morning was cold, she wore a sealsklr coat and toque, with a scarf of red sill twisted round lier throat. This touct of color was nil that was about hei likely to suggest her foreign origin | With her pale face and piteous nioutt and appealing eyes she looked like a broken hearted woman. : Lola began to speak without anj preamble. "Mr. Bawdsey pointed you to me at the last night," she said in her imperfect English. "He declared you did walk early, and I have been with my eye on your mansion since t hours?what you call o'clock. I sec you come, I follow you, I ani here, Mces Yard, 1 am here." "What do you want?" asked Dorothy calmly, her nerves much more under control than Lola's were. Yel both were agitated, j "Ah," cried the foreign "woman, , throwing back licr head, "give him to ; me! I love him?I worship him! Give ! hint to me!" "Of whom do you speak, mademoiselle?" "Ah, mademoiselle?so be speaks when angry. Hut I am no French. 1 ant senora?I am Spanish. I have wnrnt blood here in my heart." She j struck her breast fiercely. "And II . you take him from me I will kill you! i Yes, I will give you the death?quick, j sure, sudden!" Her faro drew near to Dorothy'# a> she spoke, and t\ie girl could fet^he* hot breath ou her check. But D hud a brave heart of her oxuttMNkgUd might intend to stab tier minute. The park keeper wnr**ome ! distance away, nud It was useldfes tc ! create a scandal by calling him to hei i assistance, Lola was Just the klad ol j mod creature to make a scene. Re tabling control of herself, though hei heart was heating rapidly, Dorothy fixed her eyes firmly on those of Lola "Sit a little farther away," she said, "nud we will talk calmly." "Are you not afrniu?" asked Lola, surprised. She had always foijnd the savage attitude so effective. ? Porotliy laughed. "I was nevoi afraid of anything or of any one In my life." she said coolly. "And I am not , . "// yon take him Jrom rtic I will kU you /" going to begin now. What do jo' want, mademoiselle? Why do yoi threaten ine?" "Bah!" cried the other, but moving back a little as requested. "You know you blond white cat, you. It 1 ? UfVi (TO BE CONTXNUED.1 Vivisection. There i.s n knowledge which 1b hen\ enly, n knowledge which is human an a knowledge which is diabolic; there I a knowledge which is blessed and i knowledge which is accursed. The 0r? is ennobling and elevating and lift roan toward (iod. The second is d? basing, degrading, and drags men t< ward the pit. The knowledge gaine by rooting amid the groans and ag< nies of living creatures, whom tbel Maker and oura put into our power, t teach us mercy, as ho gives mercy t us, is such an accursed knowledge tba only demons could seek for It, and 1 con turn to no human good. "Science so gained is not for men, but for de\ lis.?Bishop Hugh Miller Thompson t Success. 1 THE 8CENE PAINTER. e . . t. H? Ptayt atn lapertaat Part la 8tai> s la# a Modera Play. k When q play has been accepted for . production It Is sent to the scene painti er, who goes over It carefully, taking 0 note of all details to be reproduced. Then, if the subject is difficult, be j makes a sketch of it in the flat. If 9 this proves satisfactory to manager, i. actor and author, he builds it up In a y miniature model on the scale of half ^ an inch to the foot ub perfect in prot portion and exquisite in detail as the r finished scene. An old gentleman lately, looking over a collection of models g In one of tbo New York studios, re1 marked that his granddaughter would i be delighted' to have them for doll * houses. The proprietor of the studio , smiled to himself. The models for a single play cost well up toward a thon5 sand dollars. For an ordinary four act . comedy the models, scenes, properties I and costumes cost, let us dhy, five or ? six thousand dollars. The cost of the . great scenic productions is never as t much as the press agents say, but has . been known to exceed $100,000. j When the model ts approved, the I stage carpenter takes measurements } for such framework as may be neces) sary. Tlie clumsy construction of the . old days has given way to the solldest . sort of building. Windows slide in i their sashes; doors slam, shut and lock. ' Staircases are solid to the tread. Trees . are built up hi the round, and columns , are turned out of solid wood. But as , every show is intended to travel among l all the great cities of the continent the , heaviest scene must bo made up of . pieces short enough to be packed in n freight car. J The scene painter marks out the i pieces of his model in tiny squares and then hangs a huge canvas beside t the paint bridge with corresponding , squares in scale. The draftsman stands , on the bridge with a piece of charcoal L on a slick like n billiard cue and square Dy square copies the lines of tlio I model, while an assistant raises and ' lowers the cloth with tackle. Then the body paint is put on, and the dei tails are added until the cloth is complete.?John Corbiu in Scrlbner's. A WOMAN'S PHILOSOPHY. There ain't no possible good 's c'n come o' lendin' money to them 's ain't able to pay it back. 'S far 's my observation's extended, it's always folks a long ways off 's it's wisest to luy all faults to. No woman as 's goin' to fall in love ever ought to begin by mnrryin' unother man first It mixes things all up. 'S far's my observation 's extended, no one don't ask for advice 'nlcss they've pretty well made up their mind not to take it It's better for you to learn the lesson '8 all is vanity now than to wait 'n' have it fall on your head like a un^ expected pickle Jur. j -1 didn't see* i?f trunk down 'cause j Nwi Sito s?ack anyhow, 'u' - ' any one c'n slide a trunk down a laa- ; der any time, but nobody can't never slide nothln' up nowhere.?"Susan Cfogg and Her Friend, Mrs. Lathrop," by Anne Warner, A Retort. "You are not in it with me," said the nightingale, with a superior air. "You can't touch a high note at all." "No?" replied the bird of paradise. > "Wliy, even when I'm dead and era! bnlmcd on n bonnet I'll bet I'll come pretty near touching a fifty dollar note, all right."?Philadelphia Tress. To Clean Up Sliver. "They say alcohol will clean silver up nicely." vcmarked the man who acquires facts. "It will," agreed the red nosed Individual. "It cleaned up all my silver." | ? Philadelphia ltccord. MASTER'S SALE. State of Soutii Carolina, County of Union. Court Common Pleas. I W. L. Culp et al Plaintiffs. against Dudley C. Beaty, et al. Defendants. ' In obedience to an order made in the above stated case, I will sell during legal hours of sale, on November 28tb, 1904, part of tract No. V as described in the complaint herein, containing in the aggregate one hundred and fifty acres. The poition of this land to be sold, will be divided into town lots and lots of such size ns may be determined by the parties in interest, in accordance with the terms and provisions of the order of sale The sales will be made on the ground, and plats of same will be on exhibition at the sale, and the lots will all be stoked " off The lota to be sold will be around he public park, and on and near the u public highways. The plat of the lots u m also to be recorded in the Clerk's office. "The tract of land from wbick ? the lots are to be sold is bounded by , lands formerly of Dr. L. E. Meador, M Mrs M. P. Dawkina, lands of Mrs. Ann P. Hill and W. E. Thomson, more par'icularly described in the deeds on recoid, and partly located in the town of Union." Terms of sale: One-third cash, the naianoe in two equal annual instalments, a with interest from day of sale on each s instalment, and after maturity, at the n rate of eight per ceut per annum, secured it hy bond of the purchaser and a mortgage fl of the premises, purchaser to pay for I. i?pers, and to have the right and option . to pay all the purohase money in cash. , U. II. PEAKE, Master, I Nov. 8, 1904. lr J MTwallace H. L. Fellers. j WALLACE & FELLERS, ? ^ DENTISTS. (|^ - Crown and Bridge work a Specialty. D Temporary office Peoples Bank 4Mf $15 TO TEXAS AND RETURN. NOVEMBER 10 AND 22 VIA COTTON BELT ROUTE. GOOD TIME TO GO SOUTH. On November.iOth and 22d the Cotton Belt Route will sell round trip home- j seekers' tickets from St. Louis, Thebes, I Cairo and Memphis to poinis in Arkan- , sus, Louisiana and Texas at rate of $15. Stop-overs allowed going and returning, I 21 days final return limit. This is the last of the e*tremely low rates authorized for this year. Those desiring to visit the west and southwest should take advantage of one of these dates. In addition to the above a rate of onefare plus $2 for the round trip is in effect November 15 and December G and 20. Write for further particulars and for descriptive literature, maps, time tables, etc. L. P. SMITH, T. P. A. 203 Equitable Building, Atlanta, da. The River is Lower tlmn it has been in thirty years, it is at nick botiom, so is Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, GK.w.~ II... . -.r* kjuucb, aamlp, tuc i at vjromgs. Good Sheeting at 4c per yard. Good Bleech at 5c per yard. All Wool Flannel from i5c to 30c per yard. All Wool Medicated Flannel at -5c per yard. Heavy Teazle-down Outing* at 10c per yard. Clothing Specials. Men's All Wool Unfinished Worsted Suits at $8.50. Mod's Good Su'ts, Latest Style, Box Cut, for $5.00. Boys Two-piece Suits for 75c Good Hats. All styles and shapes, from 50c "lip. Big line of Hosiery and Underwear cheap. Come to me for Shoes. YOURS FOR GOOD VALUE8, GEO. W. GOING. We Have Moved our place of business to the i * 1 ... i atanu lonneny occupied by The Union Grocery Co. Our line of FU RN ITU RE is complete, our prices exceedingly low, and our terms to suit purchaser. Don't Make a Mistake and buy before looking over our stock. We solicit your patronage and to please you is our aim. Herring Furniture Co. While I Am Waiting for ray stock to arrive Send Me Your Furniture j to repair, your Mattress to do over and your Carpets to clean and renew. My Work is First Class as my past record of fifteen years in Union in this line of business stands for itselt. Fred C. Milling, Next door to T. A. Mnrrah J. A. BROWN, DBALBtt IN REAL ESTATE, STOCKS AND . BONDS. HOUSE RENTINQ AND COLLECT* INO A SPECIALTY. Office on Bachelor Street. 80 IT. OaWKfa JRUf Salve r?T PU?. arm, lirii. I 1^i ? MAKES WORK EASIER. ? Union People Are Pleased To Learn How it is Done. It's pretty bard to attend to dalle* with a constantly aching back, .with an> "* noying urinary disorders., Doan's Kidney Pills make wofk easier. They cure backache- They cure every kidney ill. - ?. L. Kftagsmore, the well-knewn farmer, living two miles ^outside of Union, says: <TI have suffered for thirty five years with my kidneys. I 0rst had it when a boy, but of late years it has been worse. Afy kidneys pained me so that it would kill me. Rignt across the Bmull'of my back, and through the hips I^had such pains that T waswttged to get down on the floor ncifJUy and many a time, and as for doing work when SIB these attacks came on, tbaMtas simply MP oat of the question. It was all I ceuld do to dra w my breath. I ctiuld not tail all the remedies I have used, but nothing did me much good tjntil I procured Doan's Kidney Pills af -Holmes' Pharmacy. Before fjettins them I have even had my back ironed with a hot iron, just as hot as I could stand it, and more Klasters, in fa<t, tried everything in opes of getting relief. Doan'k Kidney Pills are the only remedy that has ever f;iven me any lasting benefit. My back ins not ached as it formerly did, and is stronger today than it has been for twenty-five years. I giTe all the credit to the use of the pills." For sale by all dealers. Price 60c per box. Foster-Mil burn Co. Buffalo, N. Y., sole agents for the United States. Remember the name?DOAN'S?and take no other. Summons for Relief. Complaint not Served) State of South Carolina, ) Court of ComCounty of Union. j mon Picas. J. W. Brown, plaintiff, againt Louis Brown, Charley Brown, Ella Brown, Minnie Brown, Dora Brown. Hlx Brown, Lewis Carson, Will Carsan, Allan Carson and lietue Careen, defendants. j o me defendants: Louis Brown, Charley Brown, Ella Brown, Minnie Brown, Para Brown, Hix Brown, Lewis Carson, Will Caraan, Allan Carson and Hettle Oarson, rai are hereby summoned and required ta answer the complaint in this action which is tiiled in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for the said County, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the subscriber at his law office No law range, Union, S. C., within twenty days After the service hereof, e - clusireof the day of such service; ana if yon fail to Answer the complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in thty action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint. Wm. McGowaw, S. Means Beatt, Ptffs. Atty. To the Defendants, Loniso Brown, Charley Brown, Ella BroWn,- Minnie Brown, Dora Brown, Hix JBrown, Lewis Carson, Will Carson, Allan Carson and Hettie Carson, . Take Notice, That the 8ainmons and Complaint in the above statpd cause of ' action was on the 18th day ef October, hiwrasu ft Union County and State afdfchaid. 8. Means Beat*; William Mcoowam. Ptffs. AHy. Union. S. C . Oct. 4 A n iaai I. Frank Piakb, Clerk of Court. 1'kr J. W. Grkoorv^ D- 0. ("'?A! The Cash Bargain Store *n PATTERNS! PATTERtfet!' > We have just received 3079 of the famous May Manton Patterns, in all X sizes and styles. Price IQcJEUuctl. Men's and Boys' Underwear! Men's 'Heavy Fleece Lined Shirts and Drawers, 48c each.| Boys' Heavy Fleece Lined Shirts and Drawers, 26c each. <RED. FLANNLES! Red Flannels, all wool, from 15c to 25c per yard firs. D. N. Wilbur a Wood* s Setds. virginia gray Winter Oats. Sew Early Fa? Us it RetiiU, pqf'Tr*<le Murk Brand Is the DeM And clestirst quality that it is f>os?iblG to procure. Hairy, or Winter Vetch, . Sown with Winter Onts, makes / the largest possible yield of the / , best and most nutritious hay. / A Write for prioes. / <' WOOD'S DESCRIPTIlf FILL C1F1LN r Tells nil about seeds for fall rowing. It is the most Talua^ ble and helpful publication of the kind issued in America. Mailed free on request. T, W. WOOD & SONS, SeodsBwn, - Riohsui,Vi, m ... , M