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fl / ■ ' " : // / T f PIECE OF HUMAN SKIN I | - I >< Sy LUCY A. DREW. $ w X Doubtless readers of the daily pa pers recall the mysterious death of Jack Varney, which occurred three years ago. Although the mystery of his death has never been solved and never can be, I, the only person who knows the subsequent events which led up to his death, have decided to disclose by knowledge to the public. I came to know Jack Varney through an advertisement which he had inserted in the Herald. He want ed a cheerful, congenial companion. So I, being at that time out of em ployment, answered the advertise ment I found him a big, clean type of young American manhood; but I didn’t like the expression of his face. His eyes were continually shifting and peering around beside and behind him as if in fear, and there were dark cir cles under the lower lids that told of sleepless nights. However, there was something in the man that awoke my curiosity and interest, so I decided to accept the position of companion, if I suited. After a little conversation he said he was certain that I would be per fectly satisfactory, but before he en gaged me he wanted to tell me some thing of himself and the reason why he had advertised for a companion. It seemed that he was a medical student, and somewhat of a collector of curios of different kinds In his capacity of collector he had obtained after much trouble, a piece of human skin, from which he had had a purse made. The skin had been taken from the left hip of one of their most inter esting subjects, an old Hindoo. From the time that the purse had been made Jack Varney’s life had been haunted. He lived in constant dread of some unknown evil. He had the sensation of being followed by an unseen being. His sleep was uneasy, broken by horrible dreams. His very soul seemed to be possessed by some evil spirit. I thought he might be mentally de ranged, but I humored his delusions and assured him that I was not afraid to accompany him anywhere to be with him at all times. So I was en gaged. We were at dinner at a down-town case, when the attack came upon him. “Look!” he gasped, hoarsely. “Can you see anyone behind my chair? That same feeling comes back to me —the sensation of some one close to me! I almost feel some one’s breath on my neck!” “Why, there is no one there,” I as sured him. “Your imagination is run ning away with you tonight. You have probably got a bad attack of in digestion,” I added, jokingly. But he was ill at ease during the remainder of the evening. That night he insisted upon my oc cupying his bed with him, and it was not until after two o’clock that I was able to get to sleep. Var ney had been unusually talkative, but his conversation had taken such a morbid and depressing turn that it was with difficulty that I could quiet my nerves enough to sleep. At last I fell asleep, and it seemed that I had only closed my eyes when I was awakened by the sensation of feeling that some one was in the room! Near! Bending over the bed! I sat up with a start and looked around. The room was dark. I reached over to turn on the electric light. As I did this my other hand pressed against Varney. How still and cold he seemed; Then I turned the switch and flooded the room with light! God! the sight that met my eyes! I can see it yet. There lay Jack Varney, dead! His eyes were wide open, glittering, awe some, horrible! His features were distorted with terror, as if he died in mute agony, his hands clenched. As if in a trance, I threw back the covering on the bed. and examined the body. It was perfectly free from any marks of violence, except that on the left hip where the discolored spot had been, the skin had been cut away, neatly, as if with a sharp instrument. The skin around the spot had been left clean and white. Not a drop of blood had been shed! The room was undisturbed, the windows and doers locked as they had been left the night before. The hands of the clock pointed to 3:30. Again I turned to the bed, but a sense of giddiness filled my head, my vision blurred —then — The next thing that I remember was a hospital bed. and a nurse bend ing over me. I had been very ill with brain fever, for six weeks, she told me. In the meantime the mysterious death or murder of Jack Varney had been baffling the keenest scientists and the cleverest detectives of the country; but the mystery has never been solved and it never can be. It is beyond human investigation. Italian and Austrian Navies. A recent estimate of the compara tive strength of the Italian and Aus trian navies is substantially correct. In personnel, officers and men the fig ures for Italy are 29,941; for Austria, 12,899. The Italian war fleet —battle- ships, cruisers, gunboats, destroyers, monitors, torpedo boats and subma rines—numbers 175 craft, the Austri an, 66. There are 9 first-class modern battleships in the Italian navy and 6 first-class cruisers; in the Austrian navy, 12 first-class battleships and 9 first-class cruisers. Thus it will be seen that the Italian navy is much the stronger of the two. The Church and Individual as Work. From Church Tidings. The Bible says, “to my man his work'’ (for Christ) and also “what soever ye do whether ye are drunk or drinking do all to the Lord." Every member has the right to claim from the Church some ser vice to engage in, just as every soul has a right to claim for God that degree of discipline and chastening necessary for its highest good. David said, “before I was afflicted I went astray” and in Hebrew’s it is Written “as many as I love,” I re buke and chasten.” But as to the work, the true friends of Christ should see fit that the Gospel is carried to every part of our city and to all classes of our people. This should be initiated and enterprised by members knowing the field, and not wait for the Pastor to do, or suggest. To confer with him is due, as he is responsible to God, the Conference and the Lord for all phases of Church work. Cottage prayer meeting, Stewart meetings, giving out tracts and other good liturature and especially sup plying with New Testaments or Bibles all who are without. Every Saturday evening a com pany of workers should visit hotels and give invitations to every one who will be in city on Sunday to at tend Church—engage to meet them at the door and take them to your seat. On Sunday morning Sunday School workers shall invite the same way all strangers, and others not at tending Sunday School and church. Sunday afternoon and evening the most urgent and glorious opportu nity offers. Going in groups of two or more every person on the street should be earnestly invited to church for the night seession. Comfort for Shut-Ins. From Church Tidings. The Pastor encloses his compli ments and best love to all shut-ins, with the assurance that every day he remembers them in prayer. While imprisoned by age or afflic tion, you are the chosen vessels to bless the church and community, because God listens to your prayers. Paul said his bonds proved the furtherance of the Gospel. Jno. Bunyan’s imprisonment gave the world his “Pilgrim and Progress.” Richard Baxter did more for Christ from his invalid chair, than from his pulpit. Please pray much for the church and Pastor. “Church Tidings,” is offering this column for “shut-ins.” Is the Savior precious to your heart? A pastor visiting, saw lying on the bed of an invalid member a crumpled piece of paper with many names on it. He enquired what it was. Oh! said the good woman, it is my prayer list and many of them have been saved. Beloved ones: Your limitations are God-given op portunity for greatest expansions in blessing others. Best Family Laxative. Beware of constipation. Use Dr. King’s New ifife Pilis and keepwell. Mrs. Charles E. Smith, of West Franklin, Me., calls them “Our family laxative.” Nothing better for adults or aged. Get them today. 25c. All druggists or by mail. H. E. Bucklen & Co., Philadelphia or St. Louis. Prayer Meeting —Boys and Girls. From Church Tidings. The bird-notes and blossoms which herald the coming of Spring, bring cheer to all hearts. Thus the pres ence of the dear little men and women, in the house of God on week nights. It brings the boyhood of Samuel to our remembrance and also of Jesus tarrying with the Doc tors in Jerusalem and talk about the Father's business. Kickapoo Worm Killer Expels Worms, The cause of your child s ills —The foul, fetid, offensive breath —The starting up with terror and grinding of teeth while asleep—The sallow complexion —The dark circles under the eyes —Are all indication of worms. Kickapoo Worm Killer is what your child needs; it expels the worms, the cause of the child’s un healthy condition. For the removal of seat, stomach and p.n worms, Kickapoo Worm Killer gives sure relief. Its laxative effect adds tone to the general system. Supplied as a candy confection —children like it. Safe and sure relief. Guaranteed. Buy a box today. Price 25c. All Druggists or by mail. Kickapoo. Indian Med. Co., Philadelphia or I St. Louis. Wanted. Two good men. Good pay. Ad dress box 52, city. Cal Don J. N. Rodgers and J. D. Whelchel for the popular Ashepoo Fertilizers. 1 L'needa Biscuit I Nourishment—fine fla vor—purity—crispness —wholesomeness. All fcr 5 cents, in the ; moisture-proof package, lelf® Baiwset Biscuit Round, thin, tender— with a delightful flavor —appropriate forlunch eon, tea and dinner, io cents. ! Graham Cracked A food for every day. jj Crisp, tasty and [ strengthening. Fresh baked and fresh do- j livered. io cents. ... '■ B !■ * ■ 1 • ' I r; < - Z'' II h i Buy biscuit baked by NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY Always look for that name v J Energy of the Flesh. The prevailing atmosphere of the Bible Conference was deeply spirit ual. The blatant energy trusting in man’s historical or oratorical ap peal was little in evidence. Soul relation lo Jesus was recognized to be the only thing that fits one to be a teacher or preacher of the word of life. Takes Gfi Freckles, Removes Tan. Beautify your complexion. Get rid of those freckles. You can invest 50c in a jar of WIL SON’S FRECKLE CREAM Yp they’ll disappear. Severe g,---' cases may require two jars— '—-r \ no more. We positively guar- Z'"Zs=4 a/.tee this, and if your com- Cr ;'oxion isn’t fully restored to its natural beauty, we agree to refur ’ you ' money without argument. And in addition, V.'ILSON’S FRECKLE CREAM is a fine, f. > C ant toilet cream. Doesn’t cause hair to gro'-, r. '.d .does positively remove TA?U a . FRECKLES. Try it at our risk. Price 50c—• sent by mail if desired. Mammoth jars Si.C'\ WIT SON’S FAIR SKIN SOAP 25 c. Wiisn: Freckle Cream Co., Charleston, S- C- : makers For sale by Piedmont Drug Co. CHICHESTER S GILS W THE DIAMOND BRAND. A xC/'M.'-'K Ladles! Ask your DrugglHt for /A kyMB Chl-eh.-s.ter’s L>amon<l Pills ir. Tied and Gold T-a —-NS’d boxes, sealed with Blue Ribbon. \/ Ipra Take no other. Buy of your - I*/ “ flf Druggist. Ask forCIIl-CIIES-TER'S I JF DIAMOND BRAND PILLS, for 85 years known as Best, Safest. Always Reliable r SOLD BY DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE WOMEN 1 Women of the highest type, women of superior education and refinement, whose discernment and judgment give weight and force to their opinions, highly praise the wonderful corrective i and curative properties of Cham » herlain’s Stomach and Liver Tab- I lets. Throughout the many stages I of woman’s life, from girlhood, through the ordeals of mother hood to the declining years, there is no safer or more reliable med icine. Chamberlain’s Tablets arc sold everywhere at 25c a box. Spring Announcement I H- =ir i - 7 XIC/rl A a /rJ 'p HIS? warm weather is a forerunner ot an early Spring, * and realizing that the ladies want a hat for early Spring wear, we have ordered a part of our ready-to-wear hats shipped so that we will be ready to supply our customers at once. OUR Spring and Summer Opening will be un • ■ March 10 th Our line will be. complete in every department on that date with everything that is new and up-to-date. OUR facilities for handling your trade will be better than ever before in the history of our business. You are cor dially invited to attend our Spring Opening and make our , , store your headquarters while in the city. Atkinson Millinery Company i Li lu X. 23 W. Washington Street : Gainesville, Georgia XT BWfeMWW ■>— II Illi lAzaHMMI r— r^^== n Guaranteed The Only Pur &M? ple Bo dX 8 *& The Ghol&in Sanitary Felt Mattress Is guaranteed to be the best mattress possible to produce at any price. It is made of purest long staple cotton woven into layers of indestructible, sanitized felt. Each layer is placed with exactness one upon the other so that perfedl uniformity is secured. This felt is encased in the be& ticking—plain stripe or fancy. We agree to forfeit SIOO to any purchaser who can find other than staple cotton felt in The Gholstin Sanitary Felt Mattress. Ours is the oldest, larged and best equipped mattress fadlory in the south. We permit none but skilled employees to make The Gholstin, because it is built by hand and requires expert knowledge. We do not renovate or make over mattresses. We have no way ot knowing to what contagious disease an old mattress may have been ex posed. We advise you to be sure that the fadtory which your mattress is sanitary. In addition to supplying our customers the mattress possible to make we safeguard their health. \su "n No 3 The will never lump, pack down or f z become hard. Given an occasional sun bath f •» | a £ enerat i° n - ’I ** Ask your dealer. He should be able it— -> to s uPPb T y° u - H not wr ite us. \} ■ Gholstin-Cunningiiam Springbed Co. v \ an, Manulaeturer. ATLANTA. GA. ill MATTRESS B FARMS TIMBER J. 0. COBB, Hazlehurst, - Georgia. South Georgia Farms in any size, im proved or i..iimproved, on easy terms. invited $ KS3 8 liz> & <to* ? I tW? $ s p'~ l U ß l| <£> i B Succeed when everything else faiis. i in nervous prostration and female i ~ weaknesses they are the supreme ! <j remedy, a thousands have testified, p FOR KIDNFiYjL’VEr 5 !>; STOMACH TROLLS ■ it is the best rnedich-e ever so»ct iU over a drug;-;c >_r er. j V.»JBO«BHE»«-A.. Ti\- >