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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-07-21
For Naie-Steam Hoist.

A Ledgewood steam hoist; about
20 horse power with double drum. All
in good condition. Equipped with
about $50 feet OF good wire cable. APP
ply to DEAN IL HUFFMAN
I36 Wiley street.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-07-21
Brick Layers Wanted.

Wanted at once ten first class
brick layers. Apply at the office of
the Seneca Glass Works, Beechurst
Avenue.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-07-21
HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND LOTS.
Prof. Davis will Sell out all his Prop

Prof. X. G. Davis has household
goods in new condition at second
hand prices. These and two good
building lots near the Experiment
station will be sold now, and his new
residence will be offered for sale when
completed.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-07-21
For Sale.

One of the most desirable bus
mess locations in town. Inquire
of T. w. ANDERSON,
Real Estate Agent.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-07-21

Ring containing six keys near
Wallace House or H. s. Hayes store.
Reward for returning to this Office.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-07-21
New Firm.

Messrs &. G. Meek and A. +. Hee-
nan have formed apartnership and OPP
ened an Office In the Second National
Bank building to engage in the real
estate, fire, life and accident insurance
business. They will also conduct an
employment agency. They will en-
deavor to secure employment for all
who want 1t and help for employers.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-07-21
Hagans Restaurant.

At Uniontown is receiving many
comments. 1t is said to be the most
modern outside the largest cities.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-07-21

CLARET Punch pleases the people.
Ask for it at the City Soda Fountain.
SEWING machines and Carpets are
sold much cheaper at Posten's than
elsewhere.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-12-20
Well. 1t Amt Right.

treat women with more courtesy" she re-
torted
You're from New England? What are
you doing out here?"
I'm going to the agency-Tn Miss Ma
con, the new"
The man stepped back as IL be had been
struck by mailed hand. He motioned TO
his confederates to join him, but they did
not see his signal. With a quick action of
impotence he swung his arm across his
face and the mask was for an instant dis
placed. Only for an instant, but it was
time for the bright moonlight to fall on
his clean-shsven features and for the
woman gazing intently at him TO realize
that this was for her a time of fate
She gathered herself together with an
effort that was worthy of better cause,
and stepping closer 70 the bandit whis-
pered one word. He, startled, trembled
and obeyed her swift instructions to step
behind the wagon, leaving the Others to
guard the four remaining passengers
oh, Frank, how could your" she de-
manded, reaching up to the strong face
and lifting the mask. IL was one she knew
so well in the old days
We'll, it amt right" he admitted.
shamefaeedly. But who cares?"
Il care-everybody cares-your poor old
mother sitting alone in the little farm
house at Danvers, cares. You don't know
how much she carss-and Anna caresl''
The man brushed his arm across his
face as If his eyes hurt hi,u. "Yes,sX .ns.
pose it's so. But things gos mighty tough
Il had 70 do something. It's the irst
time. What can j do now!"
Go home, Frank" went on the wom-
ans low voice. Go home to your moth
nd hsNlr, -. s.. ID
again"
And Anna-your sisterY
Frank, she has grieved for you all this
time-she wants you now"
But, bitterly, you viii tell her about
-aboug-this? %
Il wall do this, Frank. / will give you
two years to prove yourself II you are
sincere, the secret viii be yours and mine.
IL you do not, l viii tell them of tonight
and Of"
She turned toward the group they had
left in the moonlight beyond the wagon
His eyes followed hers and grew large as
he saw the transformation that had taken
place.
Hands up!" Carlin's cool voice gave
the order, and his revolver was pointed AT
them. The other robbers had fed. The
chief was alone
The girl, needless of the summons. lift
ed the mask 20 hide the face of the man
beside her and then stepped in front of
hum. Carlin lowered his gun. Get out of
the way" he called. Hell escaped
No, he. won't escape" was the calm
reply-"not now. / VIII speak for him.
Where are the others!"
Gone. We told them the chief had
skipped and they were scared. They took
all our things with 'em, though"
You must begin now" said the girl.
turning TO the chief. ''Understand?"
lie bowed his head. I'm do it," he
whispered, honor bright"
Co." she ordered, and, facing the pIz-
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zled ranchmen, held both his hands un-
flower stalks. Carlin glowed under the
girls touch, and obeyed.
DO you belong TO this-compeny he
asked, little bitterly, as she loosed his
arms, now that il was too late.
No, but you remember what you said
little while ago, there is more than one
kind of bravery"
A sbrill whistle sounded of to the right
and suddenly stood before them the quar-
totte so recently departed. The passen-
gers were covered by their revolvers aud
they were at the bandits mercy once
more.
But the masked chief stepped forward,
holding in his hand Carlin's watch and
pocketbook; be gave to the others their
5elongings-their watches. jewelry and re-
volvers-Carlin was the only one who had
hidden his gun.
1t was all done so silently and quickly
that the stagelosd could scarcely under
stand what was happening.
When the last trinket had been distrib-
uted the masked chief bowed low. His
fine mouth just showing beneath the
fringe of black curle6 little-whether in
fun or contempt none could tell.
Merry Christmas / am Santa Claus!"
de bowed again, stepped back, bent his
eyes on Miss Macon-and the strangers
had departed.
The passengers, looking down at their
watches, read the time-it was past mid
nght-Christmas morning.
The stage reached the end of its jour
ney six hours late. Before it arrived Car
I'm had asked permission TO call on Miss
Macon and discuss the strange events Of
the ride. 81 am not used to receiving
gifts st that time of night" said he
Though Carlin called and they talked
over the nights happenings, she did not
explain. There was newspaper story of
crazy stage robber who gave back ali he
stole (you may have read it, and she did
not correct that-not even when, a year
later, Carlin made her his bride and
claimed that he had received two Christ
mas presents from the chief
Years afterward they visited New Eng
land, the guests of their brother-in-law.
the mayor Of Danvers do you know, %
remarked, Carlin, to his wife, Frank has
fine mouth-it reminds me of some one
have seen somewhere"
She did not replv.
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mind 10 make FIRE in the stove lust to
please INN; he kept asking for it so long
though, come to think OF it, he hasn't
mentioned II lately, though / always told
nm IL only made a dirt for me to clean
up and the furnace heated the whole
pace anyhow. He said his mother used
TO have nice fire in the stove when thew
came in evenings OF course. she did his
mother never saw furnace in her life.
and wouldn't have known it from tele,
phone If she had" She paused. with
her hands on her hips, to admire the re-
suit OF her labors. Yes, / guess / will
night hire in that stove, anyhow, it viii
serve as a text for more remarks about the
cold and few more hints as TO how 1
90 need new set of furs this Christmas.
Josiah is a good man, but he is as close
When 1t comes to question OF money as
a potato Is 10 its skin"
She was busting about as she talked
making her preparations to light a fire in
the. brilliantly polished stove There. I
declare, she cried, as she opened the
door, IF Josiah hasn't got this stove all
hlled up with papers and trash, after all
my talking; 1t does seem as if you can't
teach a man TO be careful about a house
any more than you can teach a hen 10
play checkersi Never mind. I'm iust Law
my klndIings on top of the trash and not
scoid-Christmas is not the time for seold-
ing, anyhow-though when you've got TO
live with a man it's best 10 take every
opportunity to teach him what's right"
AS the fire began to crackle eheerfullv.
she left 1t and went over 10 the old-fash-
Toned cupboard in the corner, reached
carefully to the top shelf and took down
a bundle
"Ill just take a last peep at Josiah's
present" she said. 81 tell you, there was
lot OF work in the knitting of that af-
CHAN, and if he doesn't give me those furs
he'll feel a good deal ashamed every time
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three hours they searched up and down
the right of way and far afield. :
At almost every yard their trouble
was rewarded by finding either five
or ten-dollar bill. Some bills were
tangled in the tops of weeds, others
half hidden in bushes along the fence,
and still others in the stubble of the
field.
The entire days cleanup of the eight
was $2,1S5. When the find was report
ed, word came from headquarters that
money pouch containing s., 500 had
been lost from an express shipment the
day before.
The supposition is that the bag fell
out of the open car door and was
ground to pieces under the wheels and
the contents were scattered to the
winds. This hypothesis is supported
by the later discovery of partitions of
the damaged pouch.
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mine is in the west--he was a daring
fellow, but a brave one
Then lie is fitted for the west Such
men are It's pri6e-d they have the rieht
Ways He added the afterthought and
noticed that she started and studied him
keeuly, az if 20 be certain that he meant
nothing OF direct Application. There il
more than one kind of bravery" he went
on, more TO keep up the conversation than
because the thought was original
She did not answer, and the stage hur.
ried on through the gathering darkness
Once there was a coyo,e yell in the dis.
taEce, and Carlin felt glow OF salts
fac,ion as the graceful form beside him
leaned closer TO his ulster, as if for pro
lection.
Suddenly, as they went rafting down q
slope, the horses on the canter, the dead
sunhowers sanding on either side of the
read like sentinels, there was shot fired
and a cry OF HALT" They halted.
Then happened what usually happeai
when a masked g-oup assaults the stage
ard IN snort time the FIVE passenger,
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~ ~ N
NAV tonight, driver!"
wv Its all right, l guess.
Drifting some on the Lit
tie Cimarron, but that won't do much
damage
Its 80 miles"
well, that amt much. This teams
good for it. Coin TO start right of,
ma amp
The anxious traveller returned to the
hre in the uninviting office of the Mid
Continental hotel. She was brown
haired, cheery-faced, and evidently ac-
customed to looking out for herself. She
was bound for the Indian school at the
other end of the stage hne-a position
awaited her
"Al aboard!" called the driver, and
the passengers hurried into the three
seated csrryal that served for a stage.
The woman sat beside John Carlin, the
owner of Circle Bar rancho. He tucked
the robes around her and remarked:
Mighty poor day for pleasure ride"
Slightly remarked his seat-mate,
smiling, and you know what day it is y''
es, and we are likely to run over into
Christmas, for the roads may keep US out
until after midnight, maam'
Call me Miss Naeon-I'm the new in
structor."
better be prepared for whatever hap
pens, Miss Macon; this is a tough stretch
OF country across the territory"
Are the Indians bady' Her eyes grew
big and wondering
Whites are blamed sight worse than
redskins. We can handle Indians"
But some good men go west-very
good menl" The eyes grew softer as she
recalled memory of the days back east.
Yes; but, blame 'em, they don't stay
So"
The eyes flashed and she looked out over
the broad prairie, stretching away in
patches of brown and white to the far
horizon Nor did she renew the converse
ton, and the handsome ranchman was
sorry.
The day wore on. They stopped at a
cabin for lunch. They climbed long
slopes and toiled through sandy wastes
where In springtime would be rushing
rivers. They ratified down the declivi-
ties OF ravines and more than once the
weary horses were stalled in the drifts
that had been hesped among the dead
sunhowers and rsgweeds in the draws. Ii
was tiresome, cherries journey, and the
five passengers kept mostly their own i'm
pressions of it's discomforts.
In the late afternoon Miss Macon broke
the silence, taking up the thread of the
mornings discussion: "An old friend of
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he puts 1t over his knees in the buggy
this winter-and the furs are not in the
house, l know that, for I've been over
every square inch OF it in hopes I'd find
he'd hidden 'em somewhere" She had
unfolded wonderful combination of col
ors in wool which would have made Jo-
seph's coat a somber garment by COMPARE
son, and looked at it with great admira-
ton. Then she carefully replaced il. 81
don't know as it's just necessary TO keep
1t away up theCe-he wouldn't see it IL
Il was right under his nose Dear me. l
certainly smell something burning. 1
wonder 1t can be my cake in the oven.
had almost forgotten it, with all these
other things on my mind"
There comes Josiah nowl" she cried
ten minutes later, as she heard the door
OF the sitting room open. IN stay out
here and see what be does. Well, surely
he must be pleased with the decorations
and the Ere IN the stove. 1t sounds as il
he was doing jig ali over the room-and
him processing Christian, tool"
FIVE minutes later later she opened the
sitting room door and stood transfxed on
the threshold why, Josiah Sickerby.
what on earth is the matterg" she
shrieked. you are as black as a sweep
and your beard is all singed, and what is
that awful smell in here, and w-what is
that you have in your hand?"
ITS your new set OF furs, that's what
il is, retorted Josiah, grimly. "a good SET
~ iurs tnat cost lot OF money, too, and
looking like car that had been sitting on
a can OF firecracSers when they went Off"
but how on earth could
Il had hid EN- in the stove, that's howl
you said you'd never make another fire in
ii now we've got furnace, and / hid 'em
IN it, SOS could surprise you for Christ
mas!'
Well, goodness knows, you have sur
prised mel"
Eyes, aud when / came into this room, II
was all full OF smoke, and flames were
bursting out of the stove door, it was so
full, and if / hadn't kept my presence Of
mind and hunted out that Old thing 10
smother the flames with, the whole place
might have been burnedw And he held
UP the afghan, which was scarcely in bet
ter condition than the fursl
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STREET CAR COMEDY.
Electricity Got Loose and Passengers
Joined Hands and Danced
and Shrieked

During downpour of rain on a re-
cent afternoon, says the New York
Tribune, woman of not far from
200 pounds weight entered Madison
avenue car at Ffty-ninth street, aud
waddled toward asbroas ezpanse of va
cancy far forward. The floor was wet
from umbrella driPpings, and the
woman's gloves and shoes were in the
same condition. As she was about
to sit down she hooked the crook
OF her umbrella eyer the strap pole
above to ease her descent, uttered a
yell, and collapsed.
A fair-haired young man sitting next
to her grabbed her hand as she went
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down, and Immediately began. a war
dance, springing from his seat like
Jack-in-the-box. A good-looking ycunx
woman by his side Seized his damp co
tails, and, witt a cry of "Oh, Cholly -
Joined in the remarkable scene.
The conductor rushed forward and
endeavored to calm the strangely ex-
cited trio. He collared the young man.
and, uttering a whoop that could be
heard two blocks under ordinary at
mospheric conditions, joined in the
wild dance.
About that time the floor and near
ly everything else in the car began to
sputter. The dancers sputtered loud
er than anything else, and there was
swish" a curl of blue smoke, and
a sudden stoppage of the car. The,
three passengers tumbled into the seat
in heap, the fist woman on top. The
conductor waved his arms frantically,
and then pulled the big woman of the
heap.
Must be water in the slot" he said,
with an air of great wisdom.
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FORTUNE ON BUSHES.
Truly Marvellous Phase of the Won
derful Nebraska Crops OF the
Present Season.

The fairy tale of money growing on
bushes was realized this week along
the right 90 way Of the Burlington rail-
road between Hy6nnis and AlIiS{HRI
Neb.
A gang of section men were at 49,
when one of them noticed something
that looked like bill waving from
the tangled top of a sunfiower growing
by the roadside. He investigated. It
was treasury note for ten dollars.
He walked few steps further, and
there, nodding from a branch of bit
of dog fennel, was another bill of SIM
Gar denomination.
BE called to his companions and the
entire gang threw down their tools
and started on a money hunt. For
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and the driver were standing IN a lon.s
some row in the struggling moonlight.
Hands up!" and their arms were ex.
tended toward the stars. Miss Macon,
even in her terror, noticed that the con-
stellation of Orion was nearly overhead.
And then the CHEF of the robbers came
to her side.
Quick, ma'am, what have you gct?"
Something in the tone aroused her and
she looked anxiously into the half-masked
face Of the handsome frontiersman who
bent toward her. "In New England men
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-12-20
A Whole Dinner
gufd
Mashed Potatoes
ny JESSIE LLEwELLxN.

cTTaH holiday rush kept us late, and
although thoroughly tired in mind
II and body / felt no relief upon be-
ing free 70 leave the crowded store
and return to my cheap boarding house.
Slowly made my way among chattering
clerks, comfortable matrons and fashion
able young women to the rear exit. l was
horribly conscious of my frayed jacket,
and the lean leather ehatelaine at my side
"Christmasi" l smiled bitterly.
Serves you right for not staying mar
ried, l could hear the last harsh words
Of my maiden aunt as l left the sleepy
village to seek independence and self-re-
spect.
Other women" rang the voice, well,
men will be men; he makes good living
Tor you, don't he?'
/ heard the key turn in the great store
door, but still / remained on the step,
staring out at the lights tearfully reflect
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-12-20
A simiInr Exneriencn.

Reeder docking up from bis newspaper
Great Scott! Here is a yarn about
man who spent a night in a pit with a
Bengal tiger. Just imagine how he must
have suffered
Hennypeck-I can easily do that-I
know all about it. For two weeks before
the holidays / was obliged 20 face the uni
ted demands of my wife and seven grown
daughters fer Christmas money.--Judse.
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Restraining circumstances.

Ethel used TO play good deal in her
Sabbath school class. One day she
had been very quiet. She sat up prin-
ly and behaved SO well that after the
recitation was over the teacher re-
marked:
Ethel, my dear, you were a very
good little girl to-day"
"Yes'm, l couldn't help being good.
I've got stir neck. "--Brooklyn Eagle
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-12-20
A NaturaI Inference.

al infer that your father doesn't
know of your engagement to Reginald
yet" said the dear, sweet thing.
HE doesn't" admitted the girl in
blue; but why did you infer ftp"
Because" answered the sweet thing
with her sweetest smile, IF Reginald
had told him I think Reginald would
now be walking with limp at the
very leatt."-Chicago Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-12-20

Mrs. Hennypeck Tin the midst of
her reading)-Men are killing their
wives entirely too often, these daysl
Mr.. Hennypeck (meekly)-True, my
dear; DIFFERENTIATION often, in
your opinion, should man kill his
wife Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-12-20

She-oh! Jack! Are you perfectly
certain that you love mef
He-My darlingi You don't sun
pose that have lived for 80 years
without knowing love when 1 feel it.
Brooklyn Life.
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setting HIN Right.

She had promised to be his forever
Till death or divorce should part;
Then the youth full of sentiment querIed:
DO these words come from your heart %
How absuro!" said the practical maiden;
Dont you know very we'll that our
tongues
Extract the words from our voices
And voices come straight from the
lungs?"
Chicago Daily News.
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Cou1dnr Give Herself ANnx.

Charley Easyman-Wen, Willie, your
sister has given herself to me for Christ
man present What do you think of that?
Willie-Huh! That's what she done for
Mr.. Brown last Christmas, and he gave
her back to herself before EASTERN. Y.
Times
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Great Expectations.

The Minister-Well, Willie, what do you
expect Santa Claus is going to bring you
this year?
Willie-Oh, lot OF things that ma
needs around the house.-Chicago Times
Herald
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4 Christmas
Comedy of Errors
By ELISA ARMSTRONG BENeOUGH.

q Q TT0HERE. now, we are all ready
for Christmas" said Mrs.
Ii Slickerby, as she climbed stiff
~ down from the chair on
which she had been standing 10 deck the
chandelier with holly. How surprised
Josiah viii be when he comes in, cold and
tired, to find the place looking so like
holiday times. / declare, have a good
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-12-20
safer A4y way.

Ukerdek-Nothing is better in
time of danger than presence
mind.
Gohang-0h, think it over. VIVA
the matter with absence OF boosU
N. Y. Times.
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rhe Height OF DeIIcaey.

Clara-Mabel is so thoughtful about her
Christmas presents.
Belle-In what way dear?
Clara-Always leaves the prize tag on 50
as TO save me trip down town to find
out.-Brooklyn Life.
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GInd of 80 chnnce

''Did the OLD man seem 10 hesitate
when you asked him FOR Laura ?"
Not 2 biz or. Tie said the catere-
and the fcr.,t owed him lot cf rrooey
and IT wou'3 re n good way 10 ~
even with them." - Clevelapd Pr =
n4ala~
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Truthful sarca.r

Sister-What is the best way to
retain mans love?
Brother-Don't return it.-ChicaC1
Daily News.
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BOO WhoIIy a surnri.e-

Yves his death unexpected?"
"Not entirely, / guess. At all events
the widow had plans drawn several
weeks before he passed away for an
addition to the house to be built with
the insurance money."-Ch Chicago Rec
ord-Herald.
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A Sight for ahe Cod..

The girl you'd give the world to win.
To show you how she holds you dear,
NOW fondly ties beneath your chin
A necktie you can never wear.
IN. Y. Worla
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swell, you hu y they're both lit
erary and BOW hev hus banG thinks him
self entitled TO every bright idea she
has. Free Press.
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Wen Versea

Amelia--Does he seem to know
your true worth?
Emeline-Not so we'll as he seems
to know papa's.-Harper's Bazaar.
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His SaIuhatIon.

She ne'er will speak TO him
This stupid youth so bland
She stood beneath the mistletoe,
He merely shook her hand.
Washington Star.
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She Wfnhf

az wonder if she regrets her mar
riage?"
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A CHRISTMAS HOLD-UP
CHARLES rdoREAv HAnoER

O ON n DHAT about getting through
NAV tonight, driver!"
wv Its all right, / guess.
Drifting some on the Lit