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certain that he would be conined there
for weeks. and perhaps months. and
that meant that he would die there.
When the full sense Of the disaster
broke. upon him, his boyish heart
throbbed with fear. As q young and
healthy American, he loved life. He
loved his mother, and he had looked
forward to the day when, having by
skill and attention to his uncle's busi-
ness. won wealth and position. he
could make a comfortable home for
that dear mother, for which she would
tSbe beholden to any one for char
ity- To die with this brilliant pros
pect before him would be hard But
to die in that dark hole, lingering,
painful death by starvation. Oh! 1t
was terrible.
But Rob was a true American boy
After the first few minutes of stupe-
faction his spirits returned. and he
began to think OF finding a way out.
He CROPPED about the opening, now
SO we'll blocked by the heavy rock, but
the largest aperature he could find
was simply large enough for him to put
his hand through. He could not move
the rock an inch.
While thus engaged in his futile eff
forts the thought came to him that
perhaps this was not an accident. Per-
haps, after all. Lemuel Starne had
recognized him-had told Captain Ell
vim who he was-and he had been
missed, traced to the caverns and lock-
ed in to await terrible death by star
vation, or to be kept until they saw
fit to release him and kill him some
other way. Any way he looked at 1t,
death seemed certain.
With dull heart Rob left the open
ing, now, alas! opening no longer, and
CROPPED his way in the darkness
through the caverns 1t was dark as
night, and darker. There were no
moon and stars in this damp and
grewsome place to shed little light
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CHAPTER VII.

For several minutes Rob stood there
In the dark cavern looking at the thin
streak of light that came in through
a chink by the side Of the blockad-
ing rock, with terrible sense Of ter
ror. He was literally buried alive.
He did not know how often the
smugglers, or pirates, or whatever the
gang might be. came to this place.
II their visits were limited to such
times as the "Blaok Cat" brought car
goes at smuggled goods. then 1t was
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Dec. Z. 1899.
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''The Fo1derols have recalled their re-
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and concluded she would rather have the
house painted"
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What Is handwriting expert. Cous-
"Oh. he's a man who can read other
peoples handwriting when he can't read
his own. n.'-Indianapolis Journal.
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Miss Bing, why do you refuse to mar
~ me-? because you are in the dry
goods business and I'd never have
chance to pick up bargains at other
shops.
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Harry. that gown I'm telling you
about is a perfect dream well,
see by the way you return to the subject
that you are working me to make 1t
reality"
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Bakers breakfast Cocoa
II delicious. Costs less than cent cup. Made
only by Walter Baker Co. Ltd. Dorchester, Mass.
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Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup.
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Didn't you send any of your chickens
to the poultry show" No; I've noticed
that when hen acquires a taste for So
xiety she gets too stuck up to lay eggs"
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY,
Take Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II 1t fails to cure
&c. Z. w. Groves signature on each box.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-02-09

did you ever try the silent propos-
a1?'' mo. how does It work?" '.You
send the girl your photograph and IL she
keeps 1t and returns hers you are it,
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THE NERVES OF WOMEN

Lydia e. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound
Relieves tho Suffering from Over
wrought Nerves,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-27

NEW YORK. Jan. 26.--The disconcert-
ing and disheartening intelligence from
South Africa, which was made public this
morning, was followed by a material de-
cline in the London stock market, and
it furnished the cue to the dealings
throughout The day on the New York
Stock Exchange. In the London market
consols dropped nearly one point, and the
declines in the American quarter attained
substantial dimensions. Upon the opening
of business here foreign houses sold free
ly, disposing of about rs much stock as
they bought yesterday, or about 10000
shares. As has been the case throughout
the week, the progress of hcstilities in
the African war was about the sole in
fiuence bearing upon the trading at large.
The days routine developments comprised
some remarkably good statements of rail-
way traffic. among which the Southern
Railway Company made a noteworthy
showing. but scant attention was paid 10
such circumstances. The extremely easy
money market and the slightly firmer
business in sterling exchange were like
wise ignored.
Aside from the selling for foreign ac-
count. the trading was largely professional.
Rumors we're current throughout the day
that the withdrawal OF the British forces
from Spion kop had been attended by tre-
mendously heavy casualties, and the traders
sold stocks very freely, counting upon
further serious decline in the London mar
ket tomorrow. There did not appear TO be
any considerable actual liquidation, atd
commission house business continued on
the low level at which 1t has been main
tanned throughout the week.
The declines in The standard railway is
sues in many Instances extended to point,
and more severe losses appeared in the
industrial quarter, and among the special
ties. Sugar Refining was notably weak.
without anything new attending its course,
and Brooklyn Rapid Transit broke rapidly,
notwithstanding the election of a board of
directors, the personnel Of which was cal
culated TO inspire confidence in the future
of the company.
The severe decline in Tennessee Coal and
Iron. and, indeed, the various movements
in other quarters of the market. we're alike
wanting in particular explanations.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-27
MISCELLANEOUS sTocBs
THE CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
Wheat sells Higher Here and Abroad
Damage to the French Crop.

CHICAGO, Jan. 26.-Wheat was strong
today. opening 5Sc higher and closing
1-2c higher than last night The fea-
lures were the Improvement at Liverpool
of SD. and an advance OF , TO 3 3-ic at
Paris The latter was on the damage TO
the French crop. Antwerp was 5-Sc higher.
Primary receipts were 374, 600 bushels Ex-
ports for the week were 1851 900 bushels.
The Argentine shipments were 10000
bushels There was a good demand for
cash wheat here The total amount sold,
could not be obtained. The seaboard re-
ported % loads
Corn futures did not close quite rs we'll
as on Thursday Early in the day they
sold off 1-4c, but closed a little over the
bottom. The easier tone was on ireer
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-27

Western offerings, decidedly freer from
Illinois. The weather has been ideal for
several days for country movement. There
has been some improvement in the cash
demand. result the gossips say. of cut
rates Shipping sales here today are at
least 1000 bushels, and the business in
the last two or three days has been almost
100000 bushels. Liverpool was lisa esd
higher. The seaboard claims % loads for
export.
May % IL, and July % 3-sd22 1-2c. There
has been considerable shipping business
done today. presumably on reduced rate.
Just at the close the market was in
fuenced by quite liberal covering for sew
eral local shorts. The inspection was zoe
cars with 175 for tomorrow
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-27

News at home Yesterday was all OF a
kind TO encourage the stock market On
the other hand, against the fine December
statement Of the Atchison company and
ether good earnings statements. and the
announcement of the election of 4 very
strong board OF directors by the Brooklyn
Rapid Transit Company. there was the dis
astrous intelligence from South Africa. II
is easy TO state what occurred in the stock
market as far as the fluctuations IN prices
went but more difficult to understand the
relative importance Of this various news
as cause OF the days market
1t might have been expected that with
such a defeat for the British prices would
tumble three or four points. The market
of the past two weeks has seemed TO many
70 show that IL would be most sensitive TO
important news OF the war. As matter
Of fact, nothing of the kind occurred.
There was break al the opening. ranging
from a fraction to point or more, and
after that fairly strong market. the
close being above rather that below the
opening prices. Dizziness was again the
chief characteristic OF the session.
1t is held by some that the South African
war is losing its grip on the New York
stock market and that hereafter prices on
this side may be expected tc advance hand
somely, In line with local developments.
d
il seems hardly warranted By the facts.
Else why the deadly dullness yesterday
afternoon? The financial critics may be
Obliged to revise their entire point Of view.
The market has been dull not because OF
lack of news from South Africa. but be-
cause the public has no money to invest In
securities and the important men do lot
want a boom al this time. They are in
yesiing in securities carefully and en-
servatlveIy. and are willing meanwhile 10
allow the present inactivity 10 continue.
after time there viii be an advance in
prices OF an importance commensurate
with the superb condition Of the country.
This advance may come 10 a week OF two,
or il may be deferred for several weeks.
II is not the time to sell stocks. however.
Money was again easy all day yesterday.
The call loan rate was never above per
cent. and for the greater part Of the day
ii was al l-2 per cent The bank state
ment will be fine one today, perhaps even
as good as that of last week.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-27

Sales-Columbia National Bank. 0d160;
Washington Loan and Trust. 1od162; Po-
tomac Fire Insurance, 25d4 ga, 2oG75;
Washington Gas, 1d54 S. o. b.; 50G53 3-S;
Lanston Monotype. 1ml6. lSsNl5 1-2;
American Graphophone. preferred. 35G
u 1-2. After call-washington Loan and
Trust 5N16f
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-27
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-27

The action Of the stockholders OF the
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company at their
meeting yesterday was confined TO the cleo
ton of board of directors. II is not yet
possible TO discuss the significance OF the
board chosen, except in a general way.
The new znen on the board are among the
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-27
Washington stock Exchange.

interesting in the history Of the recent
industrial consolidation movement.
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THE MARKET DEPRESSED
American Stocks Respond Quickly
TO British Reyerses.

A Decline of One Point In MaD!
Standard Railway Shares-ForciEn
Houses Sell HcaNily-EncOuragi 4
RAILWAY Observation-Disclosures Bear
Raid ON Brooklyn Rapid Transit.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-27

nELIEE IN sly norns.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Disease relieved
in six hours by New Great South American Kid
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It's exceeding promptne-s IN relieving pain in
bladder, kidneys and back in male or female
Relieves retention Of water almost Immediately.
II you want quick relief aud cure this is the
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Ave, and Edward Stevens, Penn. Ave. and Ninth
Street, druggists.
Heurichs senate and Ml,lzcu Beer only Sl25
per ease. Phone C;l.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-27

Several other earning statements were
equally encouraging IN smaller way. The
Southern Railways gross earnings for the
third week Of January increased s9s. 3G4
The Louisville and Nashville shows an
increase OF So. 000 These two statements
with that OF The Norfolk and Western for
the same period, are another OF the strik-
ing indications Of the prosperity OF the
South and Of the Southern railways. There
are the best of indications that all Of these
lines will continue 10 make this showing,
and that the years record for them will
be by far the best ever made. There is
nothing in this on which 10 base calamity
howls. Atcbison preferred and the South
ern securities were equally dull yesterday.
There was an opening of In sympathy with
London. and fractional gains from the
opening prices were made during the day
Louisville and Nashville sold "cx" divi-
dend per cent yesterday morning and the
opening price was oh a point below even
the per cent loss.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-27

Corrected daily by W. B. Hibhs & Co.,
members of the New York Exchange,
ialp II Street
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-27

Corrected daily by w B. Hibbs & Co,
members of the New York Exchange,
1913 + Street.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-27

!. The affairs Of the United States Flour
Milling Company are in an Interesting
condition. Apparently the company is
doing prosperous business. and piling up
profits, only being bampered in its opera
tons by a lack Of cash capital. The po-
sition Of the concern seems far from hope
less. and IL is not beyond the bounds of
the possible that it's securities may be
selling at a much higher figure in the
near future. The inside story of the com
pany would probably be one OF the most
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-27

Some Of the December statements are
likely not 10 be so good as those published
up TO this time. The November net show
ings were many Of them poor, IL will be
remembered. as q result OF the advance in
the prices of supplies before the advances
in freight rates had gone into effect. The
statement OF Omaha for December Is an
indication OF what may be expected of
many of the Western lines IL shows
decrease Of S159 600 for the month. There
is belief in well-informed quarters that
the St Paul net statement for the month
will be a poor one. Logically. a poor net
statement by this company, which is now
piling up gross earnings larger than ever
made before should not have any bad
effect on the price of the stock, but 1t is
feared by some that If a decrease Is shown
for December bear drive may be made
Such an attack will be an excellent OPP
portunity for conservative buying OF the
stock The present outlook for the com
pany is probably the finest it has ever
had In general way the same is true
OF the other grangers. This group was
dull and embarrassing yesterday, making
a slight recovery from the Initial declines.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-27

Sugar stock failed TO show the weakness
predicted for Il yesterday. II opened OF
with the remainder of the market, and
after small fluctuations closed al the
opening price.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-27

The statement Of the Atchison company
for the month Of December was one OF
the most important mattel of news of the
week The same heavy increase in gross
and immense increase in net earnings is
shown that has characterized every month
~ statement Since the beginning of the
fiscal year. The gross earnings increased
s21G,ss2 The operating expenses we're cut
si7i.jls during the month. The net earn
inCs show an increase OF $3SS. 400. The
increase in net earnings since the begin
ming Of the fiscal year has been about
50 ESQ, 000. The Atchison earned 3.67 per
cent on SIS preferred stock last year. IT
is seen that during the first six months OF
the present year the increase in net earn
ings has been n the rate of nearly $1,000
Go. This increase alone is something like
) per cent on the preferred stock. II the
company can continue its present rate OF
earnings. it Will show between and per
cent for the preferred stock after all
charges for the year After the payment
of per cent on the preferred stock there
will be a surplus Of l-2 to IL per cent
for the common stock.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-27

strongest that could have been found in
the financial world. Their names show
beyond question that the Nanderbiits and
the Rnckefeliers have large interests in
the company. On the other hand, the re-
tention of Messrs. Brady, Flower, and
Rossiter seems to indicate that the pres
ent management has been satisfactory TO
the new interests. and that it will be con-
tinued. The result of the meeting should
be a much better feeling regarding the
stock Of the company. President Rossiter
said yesterday afternoon: THE nature of
the change in control is best evidenced
in the new names on the board. / do not
care 10 say anything as 10 the plans OF
the company, The fact that ninety
per cent OF the shareholders voted as a
unit shows the faith OF all parties in the
present management" The action of
Brooklyn stock yesterday, before and
after the meeting OF the stockholders, was
rather disappointing. There was no par
ticulsr Weakness, and, in fact. the clos
ing price was above the opening, but all
day its apathy was marked. quite as if
the election Of Vanderbilt and Rockefeller
directors for the company were a matter
of no interest whatever. The other trac-
tion stocks were equally uninteresting.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-27
THE POPULAR STORE.

Just three Of them, but they're
merely forerunners OF the many
other great leaders awaiting the
men folks. All the credit you want,
Well charge the goods.
The Democratic advocate., 1900-05-05
proceedings of the School Board.

April 26th.-The Board met pursuant to
adjournment, all members being present.
The appointment of Asa Hepner as trustee of
Sykesvile, vice E. NJ Mellor, who declined
appointment, was confirmed.
The following designations were received
and accepted Maggie B. Dowlin, Hannah
Skunk, Bertha Bush and Charles W. Otto,
teachers of Enterprise, Franklin, Mt. Salem
and New Windsor schools respectively. Tne
use of school houses and books for summer
schools were granted the following persons,
subject to the usual conditions L. Miraud
Nusbaum at Carroll Academy; Bessie X.
Wolfe at Mt Pleasant; A. w. Buckingham at
Union Bridge and Lula X. Forney at Keys
vile.
A number of teachers reported having been
sick for more than the three days usually al :
lowed during any one term. The Board voted
to allow them full time for absence caused by
sickness
Messrs. James M. Pickett, jackson Shipley
and VIM. Mullinix presented a petition from
the citizens of the second precinct, fifth dis
trict, praying for the establishment of a
new school district on the Sans Greek
road, between Sweet Air and Woodbine
school. The Board promised to give the
matter due consideration.
The following order was passed:
Whereas, Article ", Section IA, of the
Bylaws of the State Board of Education
provides that no person is eligible to appoint
ment as teacher or substitute without having y
registered certificate from the County Exam
iner or the Principal of the State Normal
school, therefore be it ordered, that the Ex
aminer hold Public Teachers Examination
on Thursday and Friday, June I4th and 18th,
at the Westminster High School Building,
under such rules and regulations as the Ex-
aminer may elect, being in conformity to the
law, and ordered that all persons desiring to
teach in the public schools of Carroll county,
and all teachens whose certificates have ex-
pired or will expire during the next school
year. and all candidates for scholarships at
the State Normal School. be required to attend
said examination, and that no other or special
examination be allowed during The year ex-
cept for such cause as the Board shall deem
sufficient.
The teachers pay roll for spring. term, as
made up from the reports, was audited and
ordered paid. The payment Of a lot of mis-
cellaneous bills was also ordered.
The Board then adjourned subject to the
cali of the President or Secretary,