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vpHBOSE < m t I C M When you f !tive it is corre stand by your BISCUIT COM P < fijSw35^ SSSSiSl Kb m ilDi V Ubkhbs z HK^gyj ?? ^BI?35?S3Swha^ m ie 5 NATlOl A ^fejggcasHi PERT PARAGRAPHS. There may be some tilings in tb< world more annoying than the borrow ing neighbor, hilt there are people wii think that they have not diseovered il jet. / (} i t/i cii Fori tine knoeks at a man's ?!.>or but otiee. but lnisrortune has a way of dropping around with distressing regularity. It is remarkable what a soothing ef tlwv .' .... t. . ?*? v IIIV jn/r?.M*r*^iini *?i nn easier n:u lias upon a woman, an 1 also remark able that it has the opposite o.'Yoet upon her husband. Husiuess Is business except when it Isn't business. Some men do not see how any one van fail to be happy who has got so far along in life that he has a smoking jacket. What is the more remarkable about the Japanese success is that they have carried on their war without the aid of the Missouri mule. Misery loves company if the company has the price of a drink. Moral suasion isn't much of a factor in the school of experience. /A su<,iir \ /+) In the days of peace prepare fur more peace. Hoarding house* are doing a good work, for which they receive little credit. They frequently drive men to matrimony. At the Bridge. Comes tho sigh of south wind light, mowing over blossoms white, Tossing petals to the skit s? Angel wings for paradise. Trills the bird a carol clear. Knowing that his mate will hear; What cares ho for other things Than Iter gentle brooding wings? Winds the river's tide along. Dimpling at the robin's song. Smiling ns the petals white Drop and kiss Its ripples bright. River, wind and bird and flower Keel the magic of the hour. And I, gazing In your eyes, Drift away to paradise. Needed Coin. "They eloped, lmt the old folks ('ftlleil tliem hack and gave them their blessing." "I suppose that pleased them." "Yes, but they couldn't go to housekeeping on it" >lace your O. K. on anything ct and as it should be. You mark?your O. K. When thi PANY puts this trade mark in i /on each end of a p< jTjin" cuit, Crackers or \ |||i| affixed its final O. P lutely guarantees th the package to be tl lative of excellence. ?lgyS8 this trade mark reall package of GRAH A^ or SOCIAL TEA BIJ NAL.BISCUIT COM Distance Lends Enchantment. "Mrs. Brownleo is very proud of tho . fact that one of Iter ancestors was a . pirate." > "Pshaw! Mrs. Shooks' father was an t alderman, and slio doesn't say anything ' about it." Contrary. "I presume he would have asked her sooner if he hud known she would accept him so-readily." "No; he wouldn't have asked her at all if ho had surmised she was anxious." Utility. "She is going to inurrya Russian nobleman." j "What is her Idea?" I "I guess she thinks she can use his j name as a can opener." I Sign of One or the Other. | Ho worn an ancient suit of clothes, Mi.s shabby coat was rent; Wo know he was u millionaire Or wasn't worth a cent. Comes Near It. "IIo thinks ho has discovered perpetual motion." "(J >t a sot of wheels and pullie.s?" "No; lie has been watching a morfr gage draw interest." One Is Enough. "We have heard of the seven ages of man. but what arc the seven ages of women V" "Women have only one age?youth." A Gentle Hint. "Did she tell the young man he need not call any moreV" "No. but she ate onions* for supper Just before be called." Couldn't Work In the Dark. "Can you change a fifty dollar bill?" "How can I tell? I never saw one." Wiltinff Him. "I><> you attend rooking school, Miss I'eneliic?" . "No, Indeed. I intend to h&re a man who ean oook." When Ke Was All In. For wine send son;r lie went In strong And mrutlo an awful hit, Put when hr'tl spent his last ?cd cent lie got the ley mitt. There is name satisfaction in having the roof of a rented house ]enk, because it. is the landlord's property that is being spoiled. Some men are so interested in making modify that they forget how to spend it. If girls had to darn all their stockings it wouldn't be so hard to get n good sent at "the matinee. FAMOUS FRUIT LANDS. Of the East Texas Country. Home of the Kllie'rta peach, the strawberry, plum, pear, tomato and other fruits (tnd vegetables. Big man On February 7th and 21st. March 7th and 21st, mend trip home-seekers tickets from Hfc. bonis, Thebes, Cairo or Memphis to Texas points at rate of one fare plus $2 -not exceeding $15. One way volonist tieke.ts at half fare, plus$2on February 21stand March 21st. Write for booklet on Texas fruit lands, nutp and time table. L. P. SMITH, T. P. A., Cotton Belt Route, Atlanta* Oa. > Q gj 1 you are post- m are willing to V e NATIONAL ? red and white 35 ickage of Bis- * Wafers it has C. which abso- 2 e contents of le very super- O To learn what ? 2 y means try a -J 1 CRACKERS S 5CUIT. PANY T jggjjgggg Very Low Excursion Rates via Southern Railway. Kansas City. Mo., Southern Baptist Convention, May loth-17th, 1905. Rate one first class fare plus 50 cents for rouiul trip. Tickets on sale May 7 to 11, inclusive, final limit May 23rd, 1905. St. I.ouis, Mo., National Baptist An niversary. May 16-24, 1906. 'Rate, one first class fare plus 25cents'fV>r round trip. Tickets on sale May 14, 15 and 16, with final limit May 27thj 1905.. Asheville, N. C., South Atlantic Missionary Conference, May 17-21, 1005. Rqte, one lirst class fare. |>lir|> 25 cents for the round trip. Tickets, on sale May 16-17, final limit Mhy 23rd, 15)05: Fort Worth, Texas, General As-' sembly Southern Presbyterian Church May 1S-26, 1905. Rate, one first class fare plus $2 for round trip. Tickets on sale May 15th, 16th, 17th, final limit May 31st, 1905. Mot Springs, Va., Southern Hardware Jobbers Association, .June 6-9. 1905. Rate, one first class fare plus 25 cents for round trip tickets on sale June 3, 4, 5, final limit.Tune l.3th, 1005. Savannah, Ga., National Travelers Protective Association of America, May 16-23, 1005. Rate, one lirst class fare plus 50 cents for round trip. Tickets on sale May 13-14, filial limit May 20th, 1905. Savannah, Ga., Fourth Annual Tournament Southern Golf Association, May 9-13, 1905. Rate, one first class fare plus twenty-five cents for round 4-;.v .... At - 41 n lAiir i/i i|i. i icitcm im win: iililj I , .r?, U, IWW, limited ^lay 15th, 1905. The Southern Railway is the most direet line to all of the above points, operating Pullman sleeping ears, high back vestibule coaches, with superb dining ear service. For detailed information apply to any ticket agent of this company or R. W. Hunt, Division Passenger Agent, Charleston, S. C. From Frigid to Torrid From Coal to Ice "you think, one is no mora a luxury than the other, both are a necessity*. I will deliver ? at your door Buy your ticket, it is economy and saves you trouble. Ice house opposite Southern Passenger Depot. J. B. RICHARDS. A Onion Woman Asks "Have you n Moor paint that will Jast two W't'kn?" Yes wo have Devoe's: it has a beautiful gloss and will wear two yen/s if properly applied. Ilailey J.nmt?er A Mfg. Co. The Times and Metropolitan Magazine one year for #1.80. ' 'ii rifl^l tkMA 1 mMUMi a I Greer,"' | | Disciplinarian | By Ethel Bwrin^ton )* Copyright, 190ft, l?y Ethel Unrrlrgtou fcj Roxnnn's dog wns nil ill conditioned bruto. He was n Rurly bull pup that bad never met Ills muster and ilelighted In making It most uncomfortable for those who sought Roxnnn's compuny. He was not often docile, even wltli lier, hut she was so proud of ills blue ribbon and ugliness that she endeavored to hide bis delinquencies. Nevertheless, there were times when she would not have gone near him for the world. ? One day he snarled at her before Goddurd Greer, and tlint was the beginning of trouble. Greer was a college bred athlete who feared 11 >thing 011 earth except perhaps Itoxann. Enraged, he seized the luckless prize winner by the collar and bore him to the hallway, where he administered a strong argument, after which he turned the amazed animal loose down the back stairs. Goddnnl returned to the parlor, arranging his cuffs, but otherwise as usual, lie stopped short as he faced Uoxniui, who looked like an outraged empress. "A truly fine performance," she declared scathingly. "There is your ring. I never wish to see you again." "What's up? I don't understand"? "If you think you can abuse my dog or any animal and keep my regard you are greatly in error. It is fortu- 1 uato I discovered your true character before It was too late." A11 amused twinkle lighted Greer's eyes. "Do you think if 1 let a dog | snarl and snap at you I'd be better ; fitted to take en re of you? The beast lias been hunting trouble. Come, don't j let us quarrel"? "1 shall never quarrel with you I again," asserted Itoxann sternly, as though depriving him of some pleasant j pastime. "Can't von nei-ont n tiint I I wish to l?c alone?" Greer stood Ills ground. lie tried to laugh, but not very successfully. "Come, Itoxle, forgive ine. You know the old proverb: 'A dog, a woman and a walnut tree. The more they he beaten the better they be.' " Uoxuna's eyes blazed as though she already felt the suggested chastisement. "Oh, Is that your theory? Well, I decline to he the woman!" And she left him to meditate on the ingratitude of woirtankind. They had quarreled before, but never with what appeared to be such finality. When Greer called again lloxana was not at home. lie wrote, and his letter was returned unopened. About a week later Itoxauu, having passed a day shopping and dining with her friend, Mrs. Vinlng, deckled not to await Mr. Yliilng's delayed return, though he had promised to escort her home. "I'll jump on a car. I nin not afraid," she declared. "But, dear, it's nearly 10. Phil can't be long now," urged her hostess. But lloxana was obdurate. "No, I shall be all right." There seemed to be a delay on the line, for she had stood nt the corner some minutes. Then a mnn joined her. Without looking she knew it was Goddard Greer. She was incensed. Had he followed her? Would lie have the presumption to ride on the same car? As the headlight shot Into sight she decided to wait for another car rather than risk his unwelcome proximity. Greer glanced inquiringly at her, but seeing that she made no move he likewise retained his position on the curbing. Roxunn tapped her foot impatiently. It was absurd! Why had lie not taken his car? When the next car appeared, as one of tliem must make a move, lloxana hailed the inotormnn,* mounted the step and took her seat. T7<....... 1.? 1 11 <71.1 iK-iii-u 111 u?*r iinvrnn ljus HI1C saw Greer standing sentinel on the pintform. The enr was empty, with the exception of n negro, and Itoxnnu had traveled several blocks before the conductor came to collect her fare. She opened her purse and looked hurriedly from one compartment to another. It was empty. Evidently she had spent every penny during the shopping expedition. Hut there remained her wrist hag, Into which she frequently dropped small change. The conductor went forward to speak to the motormnn. ltoxana pursued the search. In vain she emptied out her helonglugs from the satchel. She found no coin. Then she unfastened her coat. Surely In the change pocket she would find a nickel. But the pocket was as hare as Mother Hubbard's cupboard. The conductor returned, ltoxana was frightened. It was late, and she had'quite a trip before her. "I seem to have no change," she commenced nervously. "Allow me." Greer handed the fare to the official, who looked questloningly at ltoxana. "No! I'll get oft! Please stop!" she /Innl/lAil X'.i. ? uc\ iuc*i i?i ujiijM iy. iur worms would she accept assistance from v (Jreor. Hhe lind dismissed him. lie had no right to Intrude In nny way. Heroically Roxana left the car and walked north. She had never been alone on the street ho late, and, remembering the distance, the darkness and the loneliness of the blocks, she was really alarmed. She did not fear the pedestrians she met as much as those who overtook her. She dreaded the sound of footsteps l>ehind, conjuring up all sorts of horrors. As she hurried up the deserted thoroughfare It seemed to her that some one followed. If she hastened, the pursuing footsteps quickened. When she slackened speed, the other did the same. It frightened her, and she became breath'ess. With the passing minutes'her terror gained. She si&L,Kf l ,. . : ' ~ began to run. Then the dread became a certainty. The other one would soon overtake her. What If that negro had seen her gold purseV Across the avenue she saw*nil alley, i She hail heard that thieves often evnd- J itl arrest by disappearing In the dark- . ness of such places. If she cut through j might not she, too, escape? Desperate, ' half liystcrlcal, Itoxana made a sudden^ rush across the road. A trolley grazed her shoulder, the motorman cursed as he reversed the lever. Terrified, she had all hut renched the desired shelter when a strong hand grasped her suddenly by the arui. She tried to scream, but 110 sound came. Lifting her eyes, her glance met Greer's, looking sternly at her. "I guess that will do for one night," he remarked coldly. "Come over to the drug store while I phone for u cab." Completely unnerved, Itoxana followed. The reaction had been sudden. She tried to remember what they bad quarreled about, but could only feel , relief in his presence. Greer ordered the cub, then went outside to wait. "Come!" he commanded tersely 011 its arrival. Gratefully Itoxana obeyed. Tlieu as he was about to close the door Hlie found her voice. "Don't leave me." "I've 110 intention of doing so." And he mounted by the driver. When they reached her home Roxana's eyes were suspiciously red."Wcll?" said Greer. The bull pup sniffed respectfully at his boots. Greer stooped and patted him 011 the head. "The dog forgives me"?? "Then its mistress can do no less," she admitted. " *A dog, a woman and n walnut tree* began Greer teaslngly. "Ilush, hush!" whispered Itoxana, with her hand 011 bis lips. "You know I never really believed"? "Of course not," lie agreed promptly. Then, as his arms tightened about her, "But, oh, Roxie, don't lot us play that game again." Sucli In l-'nnir. The following story concerning John l'orster, the biographer of Dickens, was told by the late Sir Weinyss Iteid: In the days of his youth Sir Weinyss showed a great desire to embark upon u journalistic career, wnereupon nn old friend of the family iu Newcastle told Idm that going to Loudon and writing for the papers would bring him no good, adding: "I mind there was a decent friend of mine, nuld Mr. Forster, the butcher in the side, lie had a laddie just like you, and nothing would serve liini but he must go away to Loudon to get eddieated, as he called It. and when he. had got eddieated he wouldn't couie back to ltls father's shop, though 14 was a first class business. He would do nothing but write and write and write, and at last he went back again to London and left his poor nuld father alone, and A're never heard tell of that laddie Rlnce." "It was thus," concluded Sir Wemyxs, "that the fame of John Forster, the author of 'The Life of Goldsmith' and the destined biographer of Charles Dickons, was cherished In his native town by his father's ancient friends!" Points on PropoiilnK. An old fashioned book of etiquette contains a chapter on courtship that Is exceedingly naive. Any young man who might be contemplating a proposal of marriage was urged strongly to select with care and due forethought the proper time and place for such proposal. For Instance, he should never propose to a young woman while out boating, for if she should happen to refuse him It would be ditllcult to reach shore Immediately, and the situation would obviously be awkward. On the other hand, if she should accept him the situation would be equully undesirable since too close a proximity uuu cerium auituues incident to the circumstances are known to threaten the safety of a boat; also said young man was advised never to propose to a young woman }ust before dinner. Having been without eating for some hours, she would doubtless be iu a less aniiable frame of mind than usual and might under these conditions refuse an offer which nt another time would seem desirable. naltbtnn: It In. ' I believed that I had collected an outlawed bill the other day," remarked a physician. "I met a man on the street who said he owed me $3 and who promised to pay the money some time. Knowing that there was little likelihood of his doing so, as he is a well known deadbeat, I replied in a bantering sort of way: " 'Bet you a dollar you will never pay the $3.' "Much to my surprise, when I re* turned to my office, my wife said this man had called to settle his account. He had given her a check for $10 and received $7 in cash. In the evening he dropped in, and I gladly paid him my lost wager and thought I was a nunri iunu. iixiny tne chock wns returned by iny bank marked 'no good.' H ?New Yoi-k Press. Not Ho Fmr Out of the War. Daring Governor Holllns' administration n representative to the legislature of New Hampshire from one of the rural districts In the northern section of the state was presented to the governor for the first time. Being somewhat unfamiliar with "stnteliouse etiquette," he addressed his excellency as "most high." The governor Informed the gentleman from the rural district that there was hut one "Most nigh," "he who had made everything from nothing." "Well, governor," replied the country legislator, "I'll give you credit for making a justice of the peace out of a i man up In my town that is about as | near to nothing as ever walked on two legs."?Boaton Herald. j . . .M ??vT.A.MURRAH . :'Vv \ V has added to his stock of Stoves and Tin ware a full line of farming Implements TCotton Planters, Plows, Hoes, etc., also Bridles, Collars and Backhands. The best of quality with the most reasonable prices. 4 T. A MURRAH. " J. CLOUQH WALLACE, ',i .> v r! ATTORNEY AT LAW. Room 12 up Stairs Foster J Building. SCAIFE & HAMBLIN, ; * ATTORNEYS AT LAW. FOSTER BUILDING, UNION, VS. C. D. H MONTGOMERY M. D i /ll PRACTICING PHYSICIAN. " % Office in Opera House Building. >) Day calls left at Duke Drug Co. 7 ; ^ Residence Phone 147. F. C. DUKE, St Representing the Best and Most 4 Liberal Life, Health and Accident, x Insurance Companies in the worlds * OFFICE: Room 4, Nicholson Building. J. A. BROWN, St' DEALER IN '!? y REAL ESTATE, STOCKS AND BONDS. 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