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truder. She had conversed with him.
She had restrained his hand. She would
have flung herself between him and her
lady, but she did not know that he
menaced the latter. The girl deserved
all praise. She. had been more than
loyal.
Its this way, my lord, said the
police sergeant who was summoned
from the town station as soon az Dos
sible. 1.-The girl is accessory. No doubt
of the pair putting up the Job together
bat they were disturbed by her lady
ship. Then, to save herself, the girl
cries out for help and makes a great
ado, thinking the man can get away
without being recognized. +"
But she has been in my service for
many years-ever since she was 10
years DID," protested Lord Dudley.
'She has had charge of her ladyship's
jewels for the past year, and even now
has the key of the safe. "
Eyes, my lord, but those things
don't help her much now, observed
the sergeant. "Sbe is in love with that
rcamp of Ben johnson. She could not
resist his arguments. They were going
to make a big haul and then skip the
country for America or Australia. It's
all as plain as day 20 me, sir, and feel
1t my duty to lock her up"
Why did she tell me IL was her
lover when none of us had seen OF sus-
peoted him. asked his lordship.
Emotion, sir--overcome with sud
don emotion on hearing of her lady
ships death, and the words came out
before she realized what she was saying.
I've seen II in 20 different cases By
tonight she'll take different tack and
declare that the man was perfect
stranger.
well, / am very sorry, for We have
always looked upon Mary as the most
faithful Of servants. She may have been
argued into this by that villain, as You
1ay, and perhaps il is best to lock her
up"
1t was great temptation, no doubt, 3"
said the sergeant, 'and II may be that
we can find extenuating circumstances,
~ they calls EN-. We have the whole
force out after Ben johnson, and no
doubt well have him fast and sure be-
fore morning And now, sir, If you'll
bring the girl down III walk her to the
station and sec what a few hours in a
cell may do toward holping her to tell
the truth"
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

WEST VIRGINIA. So:
AZ Rules held in the Clerks Office of the Cir
euit G. urt Of Preston ounty, O.. the first Mon.
day of January. 1917
VIM. c. Brown
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Oh the heurcoro ana entertd on 1pIUc III
search Of - fan. Had another man men.
aced her with knife, she might have
tainted. Ben was savage and desperate
and might murder her, but she did not
hesitate. Rising suddenly TO her feet,
She flung her arms around his neck and
pulled him backward and shouted
"RobbersP' "Murdari" Help at the
top of her voice. AS she pulled him over
she struck the chair aud kicked the Ian
tern of, and the room was at once in
midnight darkness.
You've spoiled my game, but I'll
have your life TO pay for itp' shouted
the man as he tore her arms loose and
struggled up.
He moved here and there in search Of
the girl. and for 10 seconds no alarm
followed her loud cries for help. Then
the door Of the bedroom opened TO let
in a flood of light, and Lady Dudley
stood on the threshold TO look i'm.
Oh, my lady, it's robber--a muir
dereri screamed Mary as she dashed
across the room.
$50 there you are, and I'll give you
tbisp' shouted the man as he sprang
after her.
The girl lodged past Lady Dudley.
Ben stopped short within arms length
OF the invalid, who had as yet uttered
no sound. Rendered furiously desperate
by his defeat. he raised the knife as if
to stab her, and probably meaning to do
1t, but while he held his arm poised she
uttered feeble, choking cry and sank
down in heap ON the floor. At the
same instant doors were heard opening
and closing-footsteps sounded in the
halls-and it was evident that the cas-
tie was aroused Standing over the un-
conscious form of Lady Dudley, Ben
called to the girl, whom he could not
see:
'1'm going. you hussy. And let me
warn you that if you give me up to the
law I'll have your life and that Of every
one of your family"
He was on the roof of the portico as
Lord Dudley burst into the room. He
was safe on the ground and sheltered
by the trees as the latter arrived at the
window and looked out. 1t was ten
minutes before the servants could be
reused TO search the grounds, and by
that time Ben johnson was floating
down the Severn in his skiff. Lady
Dudley was dead when lifted up and
placed ON the bed-dead from the shock
she had received at sight of the burglar
and his knife. Mary was 80 upset that
1t was some time before she could give
her account of the affair AT first she
had declared that the man was I'M
known to her, actuated by lingering
spark of love for the man instead of his
wicked threat, but when she learned
that Lady Dudley was dead she con-
fessed to the master that her own ac-
knowledged lover was the midnight in
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fro Pr oovrwUED.1

GOV. Bon TAYLOR, Of Tennessee,
saws 81 this world goes roun' an rOun'.
some 20 up and some 20 down"
The various limitations Of the Origi-
nal VI a. IhedfOrd e. Co.'s Liver Med.
ieine or BlacksDraught live for time.
quarrel among themselves and fr4ss
into Oblivion. For MORE THAN mArr
= CENTURY this reliable remedy has
gone up aud mp, and now stands the
acknowledged superior Of any veVe-
table liver medicine uaie
Pfr1asrnG 1ExAs Aprii ~ 1922
] have been usinQ Ilef,r,fs gIack.
Draught for twelve or fifteen wears
~ hes saved me rood many dollars
iu doctors bills and my family a gre {
Zeal OF sickness y p Cgrrlr
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NOTICE TO LIEN HOLDERS.

To all peri ons holding liens by Judgment or
otherwise; on the real estate. or any part
thereof OF John France.
In pursuance of a decree of the Circuit Court
OF Preston county, maze In a cause therein
pending 10 subject the real estate of the said
John France TO the satisfaction of the liens
thereon. you nre hereby required 20 present all
said John france. which are liens on his real
estate or any part of it. for adjudication, to me-
az my othce IN Kugwood, Preston county. West
\. D.. 500.
Given under my hand this 9Th day Of January.
A. D.. 1897. MILD F0RTNRY
l-I4-J1-4t-S3.90.) Commissioner.
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NOTICE TO LIEN HOLDERS.

To all persons holding liens by judgment, or
otherwise. on the real estate. or any part
thereof OF o. +. uardesty
IN pur suance OF decree of the Circuit Court
OF Preston county. made i'm cause therein
pending, TO subject the real estate OF the SAID
-. r. Hardesty 10 the satisfaction of the liens
thereon, you are hereby required TO present all
claims held by you and each OF you against the
said o. +. II rdesty. which are liens on his real
estate or any part of it, for adjudicatiOn to me
az my Office In king~ wood. Preston county, est
Nirgnia ON or before the 5th day OF March.
4. D.. 1897
Given under my hand this 9TH day Of January.
a. d.. 1897 W. b. PAnKuuRsr
uFU9t- $500 Commissioner.
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NOTICE TO LIEN HOLDERS.

To all persons holding liens by judgment, or
thereof of VIM. G.. Miller.
Ia pursuance Of a decree Of the Circuit Court
OF eston county, made Ia cause therein
pending. to subject the real estate of the said
VIM. G. Miller TO the satisfaction of the liens
thereon, you are hereby required TO present all
claims held b. you and each Of you against the
said VIM. -. Miller, - hicn are liens on bis real
estate or any part of ~. for adjudication 10 me-
az my ONCE In Kingwood, Preston county West
Virginia, on or before the fst dag of March.
4. d., 1897.
Given under my hand this 2nd day Of January.
4. d.. 1897 w. b. PARKHuRsT -
u.7-97-4t-S3 0O) Commissioner
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NoIIcE 70 LIEN HOLDERS

To al persons holding liens bv Judgment or
otherwise, on the real estate or any part
thereof. of VIM II Menear
In pursuance Of decree Of the Circuit Conrt
OF Preston county made in cause therein
pending, TO subject the real estate OF the said
Wm. u. Menear. 20 the satisfaction OF the liens
thereon, you are hereby required to present all
claims held by you and each of you against the
sald VIM II Menear, which are liens on his
TO me, at my office In Xii gwood, Preston coun-
~, West Virginia, on or before the lst day Of
February a. D., 1897. Any creditor or claim
ant who fails TO present and prove his debt on
or before said day. shall pay the costs of the
CoIP.nlssioner in taking proof thereof and re
porting the same.
Given under my hand this SOth day Of Decem-
ID. NJ. WoTRIHo, Commissioner.
IL 31-0Git-2475
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~ Office TO LIEN HOLDERS.

To all persons holding liens by judgment, or
otherwise, on the real estate or any mart
thereof OF Charles w. Hardesty
Ia pursuance OF decree of the Circuit court
OF TTest county, made IN a cause therein
pending, TO subject the real estate of the said
Charles ". liardesty 10 he satisfaction Of the
liens thereon, you are hereby required to pre-
cent all claims he'd by You AID each of YOU
against the said Charles w Hardesty, which
are ems or his real estate or al y part OF it, for
ndludication, 10 me. at office in Hingwood.
preston county, West .rginia, on or before the
9th day of March. A. D.. 1897
Given under my hand this 2nd day of January
a. d.. 1897 w b. PAEkuuRsT -
u-5-97-4 1t 81. 00.) Commissioner.
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Commissioners Notice.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
KinRwOod, W. Va Dec. 30, 1895. I

William @. Brown
Equity
VIM. II. Menear ct al.
The above entitled chancery cause. BY n de.
cree Of the Circuit Court Of Preston county.
made therein, on the fsth day Of December
- d.. 1895. having been referred to the under
signed Commissioner in Chancery. with the FOL
lowing directions To ascertain and report tbe
real estate owned by the defendant. Wm n.
Menear the state and condition Of the title
thereto, the liens and charges thereon their
amounts, characied, priorities, and 10 whom
owing; and that he report any other pertinent
matter which may be deemed SO hv himself or
required by the parties or any Of them
ne parties % said cause tO-Wif William g.
brown, plaintiff, and Vim. III. M0near j J .
mckinney. John Vi Guscmau. " A. Guseman.
j. 8. Murdock, N. ~. Murdock John Fortuev.
w ". Netheny and VIM. Mosscr. partners In
trade under u o firm name Of Mothcny K Mos.
ser, u N Orr. j. Hamilton. w. M Hartley NJ
> Mckinney aud and lf. F Mckinney. al min
istratOrg Of Harrison Mckinney. deceased va
stuck, Allison stuck, r. W. Monroe trustee.
n >. tOrtney trustee, aud y M g. Fairfax.
doiCndauts, VIII, therefore. take notice. that
on the LIST day Of February, a. u 1877 af my
once boo ktugWOOd Preston county. West Va.
shall proceed 10 eXeCbt- said decree
Given under mt hand this Both day Of De-
ccmbor, A. D.. 1896.
y. NJ WoraNe. Commissioner.
Brown & Hyde. Att'ys for plaintiff
lI2.3l-W-ft 81 col
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South bound Principal stations, Northboupd

The nOnong"h Route - the ShoIS
Ltne sBst veeD ERirmOnt and
clurk sburg.
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Inc bancery.
d. Thornas ed al.

The oh ect of this suit t. 20 enforce vendors
lieu In favoI OF the paintif, "gainst the land
lately owned Jointly by Elisha Thomas and
lizaheth CorbiD; and also to subject the real
estate OF hc said homas 20 the payment OF the
Hens thereon IN favor OF the plaintiff and divers
other cred tors. And IL appearing that the
hers ~ Frank 'rhomap whose aInes are 70 the
rlaintiH unknown are rot residents Of this
state on motion of the plaintif. IL is ordered
That the said defendants do appear here within
one month after the date OF the publication
hereof and do what is necessary o pro- eci
ihei interests. and that this order be published
~ The " est Virgil Ia Argus "A newspaper pub
llshed in HIS county.
copy Test j. W. w ETsoN. Clerk.
BROWN y HYDE. Counsel for Plaintiff
m %. 1t-S5OGD
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COMMISSIONER Notice.
COnufssiovgn' OFrfc1. ,
,kngw0od, w. va. Jan sth, 1871. !


VS.. Equity.
The above entitled chanccry cause. bv de-
Gree Of the Circuit Court of Preston county.
made thm Elm ou The ifth day Of December. a d.
d., 1876, having been referred 60 the undersiru-
ca commissioner iu Chnc6rg, with the follow
ing directions To ascertain and report the
real estate owned 10y the defendant John
France, the state and condition of the title
thereto. The liens and charges thereon. their
amounts. character priorifics. and Co whom
owing, and fhaf Dc report any other perth oui
matter which uuy bc deemed 20 by Mmsoif or
required by inc parties Or any tf them.
The parties % said use. 90 wit WIN G..
Brown. plaintiff. and John rance. } M. Hart
Icy and III tharpCs, trading ag Hartley a
shqrpet. and A. o.. Harvey, Trustees, defend.
ani viii therefore take notice. that ON tie
Ja,h day az February. a ID. 1872. so my Office
Bog kiuNwood. Preston county west yireiDis I
shall proceed o. execute sold decree
Given under nv baud ibis 5fh day oft january.
A. n 1897 nfffI HnI.frlf
H.lH 81 ... NI Commissioner.
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NOTICE 10 LIEN HOLDERS.

TO all persons holding liens by judgment or
thereof Of =. II. haw.
IN pursuance Of a decree OF the Circuit Court
OF Preston county. made iu a cause thei elm
psndine. 10 subject the real estate Of the said
;. II. shaw To the satisfaction OF the liens
thereon, you are hereby required to pre-, nj an
Chains held by you and each Of YOU against the
said = II. shaw. which are liens on e. zeal
estate OF any part OF IL. for adjudication 20 n q
~ ny once IN NiugwOod, Preston county. " est
Virginia. ON or before the 3id day Of Narch
a. d.. 1897.
Given under my hand this 2nd day OF January.
\ D., 1897 ~ Il. PAnKurusT -
u-797 - $500 Commlseioner.
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RiDans Tabules
Ripans Tabulos cure 8atulence.
Ripans Tabulos cure constipation.
Ripans Tabules cure headache.
Ripans Tabules cure bad breath.
Ripans Tabules cure indigestion,
Rlpans Tabules: gentle Cathartic.
Ripans Iabules cure liver troubles.
Ripaus 1aJuies. pleasan, laxative.
RiDaDs Tabuie8 for sour gtoms eb.
Ripans Tabules cure dyspepsia.
Ripans Tabules cure biliOusncss.
Rlpans Tabules; one gives relief.
Ripan5 Tabulos at druggists.
Ripans TdUules cure nausea.
ltipqns Tabules cure torpid liver.
Ripans Tabules assist digestion.
Np.us 1abuIcs cure dizziness.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-02-23

TnE New York Yorid of recent date says there are in the clearing house banks of that city $200 900, : GOO Of absolutely idle money and that the deposits in the same banks amount 10 $5G3, 900, GOO. All this cash having been drained from the country, h ere is money famine of more OF less severity everywhere else. The Horld says this vast amount of money cannot be loaned or invested, because the conditions are not right; holders of this dead capital cannot see their way clear to any form of profitable investment Of course not, but have not these same capitalists dictated the linan- eial affairs of the government and the country until everything except cash has become unprofitable wealth. They have enhanced the value of money until if pays better 10 hoard it than 10 invest itf in depl eciating products. And now the question is, have they not swallownd more than they can digest? Is not the goose that lays golden eggs too badly crippled to fly very high. Wall street has dictated financial policy that brings the money Of the country to their eoilers; and now they have it, they don know what to do with it. Texas F rm and Raach.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-02-23

 by bis ambition for political leader. ship he sealed the perilous heights only to find himself denied aud de- serted when triumph seemed 10 him at hand lis fate has been the fate of all radicals, of all revolutionists who seek to ride into power and place on the wa 5e-ercst8 Of passion, and who do notIook below the frotby surface or take into account the strong feeling Of conservatism that abides in the people and which is sure ultimately to resist the tempo rary storms of fury that from time to time sweep over the country.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-02-23
A ROYAL CORNER.

How Inc saered, if Lonely Precinct Was
 Invaded by an American.
 An American attending a wedding re- ception i'll great house in London con graduated bride and bridegroom and passed the usual compliments with the host and hostess.
 There was T great throng of guests, and he could not finger ct tho entrance of the drawing room when there were many behind him anxious to offer their greetings
 Perceiving quiet corner to tho right of tho bride whore q gentleman and Q lady wero standing apart from the other guests he went directly 10 it, unwit, tingly coming to stop between two royal personages.
 Tho American was not aware of the fact that he was face to face with one of the queen s daughters and had turned his back upon another member of the royal family. He stood quietly looking about, hoping t0 sec some acquaintance ill tho company with whom he might have chat, and soon became uneom- fortably conscious that he was attracting attention and that the hostess and bride were casting uneasy glanees in the di- teetion of tho corner where he had taken shelter. While the drawing room was crowded, the company of guests with ono consent avoided the secluded corner wbero he and his two royal companions were stationed,
 An acquaintance in tho background perceived his mistake, and coming with in hailing distance motioned to him. Ho left his two companions in exclusive occupation of the corner, turning his back upon both as he edged his way through the throng, while everybody stared at him When he reached the spot where his acquaintance was wait- ing for him, the stage whisper was breathed into his ear:
 You hay2 beon poaching on royal preserves. You are a privileged charae- ter because you arc an American, but no Englshman ventures to turn his back upon a prince or a princess. People were staring you out of countenaneo because they took it for granted that you must be royal parsonage, yet they were un. ablo to identify yoR.
 The answer might have been made that every American is q sovereign by tho divine right of equality of free cit izenship, but this would have been a meaningless pleasantry in an English drawing room, where social etiquette has a eanetitg superior to loyalty te democratic principle.
 The American thanked his friend for resouing hiln from an embarrassing DO. sition, and then stood by and watched the corner where royalty was isolated from tee close contaet with the world of wealth and fashion
 No guest approached the royal pair. Their presence was an act ef eondeseen. sion to tho host and hostess, and they remained oa exhibition as the patrons of this social function without having their corner invaded. Everybody was careful not to approach them too close ly, and there was q general sense of re- liet when they depayted and the noeos- sity fer backing away from them on side tracks was removed. Youth s Compan- ion
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A Deaa Seq serpent Fonnd.

A most. remarkable specimen of a monster fish or sea serpent has just been discovered, washed ashore on South beach, by Herbert Cole and Dunham Coretter, two bieyelists of St. Argus tine, Fla, who were soorching OF the beach. Prominent scientists arc unable to state to what family the thing be, longs It's body. which is estimated to weigh about five tons, has sunk into the sand to a considerable depth, but that portion above the surface measures 2S feet ill length, 1 feet in height and moro than 18 feet across tho widest part of the back The hide is of a light pink color, nearly white, and in the sun shine has distinct, siIvery appearance. It is very tough and cannot be pene trated even with Q sharp penknife.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-02-23
To ConYt Christians.

Within less than q month temple dedicated to Gonfucius is to be opened by the Chinese residents of Chicago i'll q down town hall, and a missionary campaign against Christianity is to bo begun bJ she Celestials. Wong Chin Foo, the Chinese editor of Chicago, will become the chief priest of tue temple, and q number of American disciples of Gonfucins will become his supporters. As soon as is practicable 1t is planned to build mammoth temple
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-02-23

HE improyidences of life and the failure of great men in their pros perity to provide for the future, has been often illustrated in the history of great men in alleountries. The case of the late John R. Fellows is . point in Land. During his life time he held many places of promi- hence and profit, and during the latter days of his life was District Attorney of New York City, a position conceded to be worth at least $50, 900 year, yet he died last Fall shortly after the election, leav- ing nothing for his widow, and now Mark Hanna aud Andrew Carnegie are engaged in raising a fund of $l00. 900 for her relief. 1t is said that $50, ,000 of the amount has al ready been raised.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-02-23

THE New York Lexow Committed has succeeded in exposing the affairs of the Sugar Trust before the eyes of the world. According to the statements of President Haver- meyer and Treasurer Searles before the Investigating committee, the profits of the Sugar Trust in the last ten years have been $236, 24o- 900. This enormous profit is real ized from q capitalization of S74 ,000 GOO, but on real property valuation of only about $10, LOGO, ,000.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-02-23
English Administration of Jamaica.

Tho English administration of Ja. maioa is thing to be thankful for. There are law and order, excellent roads, comfortable houses, adequate po- lice, lawn tennis and cricket. plenty of manly, eompanionable English army and navy officers and q governor who is strong. able and genial. At the same time it would be folly to maintain that the island is producing a tenth part of the wealth that is latent in soil and atmosphere, or that most of the wealth that is beginning to make its ap- pearaHee is due to anything so much as to the American enterprise and cap- ital which are opening up railways and eultivating fruits. Another serious fact, though not necessarily an unwel- come one, Is that the islands 4, GOO square miles contain ] population of 600, GOO persons, 25, 00a of whom are white Julian Hawthorne in Century.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-02-23
Youthfnl Intertoeator.

Mother, y said thoughtful Boston child to his maternal relative
 What is 1t, Waldos1
 Is Philadelphia older than Boston, motherF
 "Of course not, my son. The first set tlement was mado in Qhmlestown in 1880, while William Penn did not ar- rive on the site of Philadelphia until 50 years later.
 That was always my impression, mother, but how is it that Philadelphia is mentioned in tho Bible, while Boston is not?'' - Pittsburg Chronicle -Tele- graph
 The red oarnation is regarded in Spain as an emblem of despair. There Is a tradition in Andalasia that the flower sprang from the blood of the Vir- gin Mary
 The distance between Gaze Town, South Afrlea, and Washington is {, ,6e4 miles.
 The Canary islands have peculiar plant known as the fountain tree, which contains reeeptacles for the collection of rain. Several gallons of water arc often found ia cue of these natural pitchers
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-02-23

Gov. BUSHNELL, Of Ohio, frs t said te wouldn't but now he says he will, all for the sake of harmony. He has given out an official state ment to the Associated Press to the effect that he will appoint Mar GUS A. Hanna to serve out the un- expired term of Senator Sherman, when the latter resigns to take the portfolio of Secretary of State in Mckinley's cabinet. Thus, do the white wings of peace spread out over the Republicans of Ohio.