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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
CREAM OF LAST NIGHTS NEWS.
Dispatches Boiled Down for The Stars
Busy Readers.

The Southern railway has decided to build
an extension from Oliver Springs to Pilot
Mountain, Tenn, the survey for which is
now being pushed rapidly forward. This
extension will shorten the route from Knox
vile to Cincinnati twenty-five miles, and
will pass through section rich In coal and
iron yet undeveloped
The Boston Globe, democratic news
paper, says that Gen. Nelson A. Miles, who
is native of Massachusetts, has been sug
gested by some of the politicians in the par
ty a possible nominee for governor of
that state on the democratic ticket. Should
he be chosen governor. it is claimed. he
would be a logical candidate for the pres-
dency. The Globe adds that Miles friends
say he would accept the nomination for
governor.
The strike of miners at the Kngwood
Coal Company's mines at TOWNSVILLE, w.
Va, has been settled and the men have re-
sumed work.
William J. Bryan is in New Haven, Conn.,,
to attend the funeral of Philo S. Bennett,
who was accidentally killed while travelling
in Idaho. He is guest of relatives Of Mr..
Bennett.
a terrific gas explosion at Ben's Run, w.
Va, yesterday afternoon injured fatally
Harry Sastile thirty-four wears old tool
dresser, and Grover Altman, thirty-five'
years old. of Murphytown, w. Va, en-
ployed as pumper
1t became known at the Brooklyn navy
yard last night that thieves had entered
the officers club house in the yard on Fri
DAY night and stolen nearly all the silver
ware. A committee of the club is making
an investigation. The thieves got into the
mess hall of the club house by forcing
window. One of the. pieces of silyerware
stolen was large punch bowl.
Herman T. Coates, who murdered Louis
Hull at Spring Valley, N. Y May 10, 1902
committed suicide in the Rockland county
Jail yesterday by cutting this throat with a
rusty razor which he obtained in some I'M
accountable way. Coates was brought from
Richmond, Va. where he was arrested for
vagrancy. While there he confessed to the
murder of Hull On Sunday he jumped
from an Old Dominion steamer off Sea Girt
but was rescued
Murat Halstead requested denial of the
published statement that he has been
chosen as dean of the school of journalism
endowed by Joseph Pulitzer
In nsht between county constables and
negroes in road house near Norfolk Va.
over 100 shots were exchanged, two negroes
were wounded and one killed The posse
was ABOUT to raid the dance. when a row
started among the negroes and the shoot
Ing was taken by the officers to be meant
for them. They replied Twelve negroes
arrested yielded nine pistols, six razors a
blackjack and a pair of steel knuckIes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
Cheaper Service.
From the New York Times.

From the New York Times
When Hetty Green was brought to court
on complaint of not having license for her
dog Dewey, she said:
i've got New York license for the dog.
Amt that enough?"
NO you must have Jersey license"
Must L? Well, it's mighty extravagant:
but dogs worth MORT a lawyer, anyhow:
barks louder for you, and don't cost near
20 much
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19

The Doctor-"The automobile may be hav-
ing hard time of it now but 1t is the
vehicle of the future. Posterity will use it
universally"
The Professor-''To be sure. Even the
figures on the tail end Of an automobile are
for the use Of those that are coming after
it."-Chicago Tribune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19

No business is too small and
none too great for judicious adj
vertising in paper of general
circulation. like The Evening
Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
COUNTRY BOARD.

WARREN WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS WA
terhck Station. Va. e. D. Cullen & Son, prop. !;
mineral waters; elevation 2, 100 feet; / mile
IRON from station and mails daily; excellent table;
$zo per month; special rates to families. au19-6t'
DELIGHTFUL SUMMER HOUSE, THE TOW
ers, $500 Wisconsin ave., Tenleytown road; mod
erh mousse; broad verandas; large rooms; city con-
venlences; bath on each floor; one car fare.
au1S-3ts
GOOD COUNTRY BOARD AT PAXSON, LOU
doun CO., Va; plenty of shade; good water; spe-
ciai rates for August and September. For par
t1cuiars address Mrs.J. T. CONNORS, Paxson, Va.
au1S3t
MONTEREY HOUSE. ON TOP BLUE RIDGE;
good table; good water: ice; milk and butter.
Mrs. JOSEPHINE THOMPSON, Linden. Warren
Co.. Va. aul5-4ts
GRAND VIEW HOUSE, MTS. OF MD.-BOARD-
efs for August Sept. and Oct; high elevation;
bath room; all modern improvements; fine fishing.
Mrs.>L. K. HENKEL, Knoxville, Md.
au12-w. f&m-6t
LINGANORE HILLS INN. NEAR THE MTS.; SIT
uated on .arge farm, which supplies the table
with vegets bles. milk. cream, poultry. ETC.: a..
tesian wate'; boating. fishing, bathing; ball room
and all modern conveniences; refs. exchanged.
ap27-104t Miss E. NJ. BROWN. Frederick, Md.
RURAL HOMES ON WEST RIVER" NOW
open. Nicely located On West river, In view Of
Chesapeake bay: miles below Bay Ridge; good
shade; large lawn; fishing Grabbing, rowing, sail
ing; fruit In season. For descriptive circular ad-
dress (Mrs) MATILDA NOVEL;. Shady Side, Nd.
5y9-52t-6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19
Grand Atlantic Hotel.

Virginia ave and the Beach. Atlantic City NJ
Open all the year. Hot and cold sea water
baths. $50 Of the largest and most handsomely
furnished front rooms In the city. 100 rooms with
bath. Southern exposure. Magnificent sun par
Tors. Orchestra. Terms: American plan S12 so
and Sl6 per week. 81. sc by the day up European
plan, 81 50 per day. Special September and Oc-
tober rates Fine cafe attached The table and
service not surpassed. Coaches meet all trains
Write for booklet. CHARLES E. COPE
api6-ll6t-l3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19

The strike of miners at the Kingwood
Coal Company's mines at TOWNSVILLE, w.
Va, has been settled and the men have re-
Sumed work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-19

McCLINTIC HOUSE
Elevation. 2, 100 feet. Rates. So. SO and SIC
per week. Open all the year Apply Mrs j. 81.
McCLlNTiC, Hot Springs, Va. jy23-26ts4
NORTH HILL, 60 MILES FROM WASH, VIA
Buemont; mt valley and water scenery; bicy-
cling. drives shaded grounds; spring beds; no
children taken; fishing. boating, swimming; 2
daily mails; frst-class fare; fresh meats fowls
milk. fruits, 81 per week. Open till Nov. Procure
circular. MAURICE CASTLEMAN, Castleman's
Ferry, clarke Co.. va. je4-7St,S
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-07
The Mammoth Cave Rat.

The cavern rat, found in the Mam
moth cave Of Kentucky, is OF soft
blush color. with white neck and feet
1t has enormous eyes, black as night
but quite unprovided with an iris. Thes'
eyes are perfectly insensible to light
and when the experiment has beer
made Of catching cavern rat and
turning it loose in bright sunlight II
blunders about. striking itself against
everything. is unable to provide itself
with food and finally falls down and
dies. In its native depths. however
it is able to lead a comfortable enougi
existence, as its enormously long whis
kers are so extremely sensitive that
they enable it to find its way rapidly
through the darkness. The principal
food of the cavern rat consists Of 4
kind Of large cricket of q pale yellow
color and. like most other cave dwell
ers, itself perfectly blind.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-07
Matrimonial Promotion,

The extent to which the lingo Of the
navy is used as slang in the famil!c.
of naval officers. particularly among
the women. is instanced by a littl
story now going the rounds in Wash
ington.
The youngest daughter Of a prom!
nent naval officer was entertaining Z
friend who had called to congratulate
the eldest daughter, who lately had be
come engaged to a captain in the sam'
service as her father. The friend. re
marking upon the engagement, SUE
gested that the youngest daughter
doubtless would miss her big sister
whereupon the girl addressed quickly
replied:
ooh, dear. yes! But just think Of it
1 am advanced number!
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-07
women and Jewels.

levels, candy, flowers, man
that Is the order of woman's pref
erences. Jewels form a magnetic
mighty power to the average wo.
man. Even that greatest OF all
Jewels, health, Is often ruined In
the strenuous effort to save the
money to purchase them. If a
woman will risk her health to get
a coveted gem. then let her fortify
herself against the insiduous conse-
quences Of coughs, colds and bron'
chial affections by regular use ri
DR.. Boschee's German Syrup. 1t
will promptly arrest consumption
In Its early stages and heatl the at.
fected lungs and bronchial tubes
and drive the dread disease from
the system. It Is not cure all
but 1t Is q certain lure for coughs
colds and all bronchial troubles.
You can get Dr.. Green's reliable
remedies at D. A. Memberships
Get Greer's Special Almanac.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-07
Local News

The Ladies of the Needle Work
Guild are preparing a surprise for
you a. the Armory on Thursday
and Fdcay, Dec. 10th and nth.
You'll be sorry If you miss The
Royal Slave, at the Opera House
tonight. 1t Is the grandest play
that has come out In ten years.
Samuel Nissan, who has been
visiting his family at Kidwell for a
week. returned to his post of duty
Sunday ev-ning as railway postal
clerk.
Mr.. ard Mrs. H. E. Stephens re
turned to the city yesterday from
Newark, o, where they went TO
attend the funeral of brother Of
Mr.. Stephans.
Mr. Jesse White, prominent clti'
zen of Friendly, was in the city Sat
urday selling oil aud attending to
other business. Mr.. White was
accompanied by his daughter Miss
Rachel.
John Shepherd, of Middlebourne,
has secured the position as mana
ger of the shoemaking department
at the Reform School at Prunty'
town. He leaves tomorrow morn
ing for Pruntytown
II you do not want to miss the
most interesting asd beautiful play
YOU ever saw, 60 to The ROYAL
Slave, at the Opera House, tonight
All the scenery used in The
Royal Slave, tonight, Is painted
from photographs of the most
beautiful views In Mexico
Best prices paid for second hand
engines, boilers, pipe. casing, old
rope cables and oil we'll tools OF
every description. Drop u.s. pos
"a! and we will call and inspect
goods.
AMERICAN IRON & SUPPLY Co.,
Box s97, Marietta, Ohio.
II 80 Imo
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-07
RECORD OF THE PAST
No Stronger Evidence Can BE
Produced.

Look we'll to their record. What
they have done many times In
years gone by Is the best guarantee
of future results. Any one with a
bad back, any reader suffering from
urinary troubles, from any kidney
Ills, will find In the following evil,
dence proof that relief and cure Is
near at hand:
Mr.. G.. M. Myers,the well.known
shoemaker of Winchester avenue
and 14'h street, Ashland. KY, says
"Doan's Kidney Pills are like true
friends, the longer you know them
the better they are appreciated. I
can add nothing to the statement I
first made In 1896 after I procured
the remedy at the Ventura Drug
company and took a course OF the
treatment, which cured me. I was
absolutely free from all backacbe
for nearly three years, then I no
ticed slight ache, as the result of
a cold, In my back. A box of
Doan's Kidney Pills disposed of 1t.
I have recommended this remedy
to many. and have never heard of
one who did not endorse the claims
made for It."
For sale by all dealers. Price,
90 cents a box. Foster-Milburn
company, Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the U. S.
Remember the rame-Doan' s.
and take no other.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-07
THE COOKBOOK.

To make Deets peel easily plunge in
cold water as soon as they are boiled.
Parsley kept in an air tight jar in a
cool place will retain freshness much
longer than if placed in water.
The only way to beat eggs for cake
Is with fork. The object is to beat
in as much air as possible and thus
make the cake light.
If you would try beating with an egg
beaten sour milk or cream Just before
using for cake. cookies. pancakes and
biscuit. you would find the product
much lighter and more tender.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-07
INSANITY CURED.
I Was Losing Control of My
Mind and Could Not
Remember persons.

was losing control OF my mind and
could not remember persons orNnames'
caused by female weakness. Chronic
Inflammation of the liver, kidneys ano
bladder, staidfisg Of urine and non-re'
tention of the same, had troubled me
Tor years, making me very nervous
All the medicines used only relieved
ne for q time. You don't know no"
delighted lam to-think l am so much
better and stronger all through my
system, and Thompson's Barosma
Backache. Liver, Kidney and LumDago
Cure did it. used six bottles. 1t was
worth more than money to me, for it
gave me health and strength, for
was very weak and miserable before
MRS. NJ. A. COX,
Titusville, Pa.
Thompson's Barosma is $1.00; six
bottles $500.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-07
De Bells Kidney Pills Cure.

IN. Miles, OF Gabbar::. Colo,
writes that DeBells Kidney Pills
take the lead of all the kidney pills
I yer sold. Two of my customers
have been entirely cured of kidney
trouble that has bothered them for
years. Send me one half gross ~
express prepaid, as I am entirely
out" For sale by D. A. Hender~
shot.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-07
Horse Racing.

In this world. if you live long enough
you will grow tired Of everything-oi
men and women. of yachts and dinners
Of politics and money making-buI
when the fascination Of the race horS'
gets into the blood it never leaves. l.
is the greatest sport and the poorest
business ever devised by man.-Pierre
Lorillard.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-07
A Costly Mistake

.Blunders are sometimes very ex
pensive. Occasionally life itself Is
the price of mistake, but you'll
never be wrong If you take Dr.
Kings New Life Pills for dyspepsia
dizziness, headache, liver or bowel
troubles. They are gentle vet
thorough csc at D: A. Hendersho,
druggist.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-07
soIDBY D A HENDERSON,

The New WOman's Quandary.
EYES," the new woman remarked. 81
am greatly troubled"
"By whatY
"Well. I want to get married just to
prove that l can, and don't want to
get married just to prove that don't
have to. If don't. they'll say | can't:
if do. they'll say have no more in
dependence than any other woman
Chicago Post.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-07
A Question of Time.

"Do you take this woman for better
or worse began the clergyman, bu'
before he could proceed further he WAS
interrupted.
"It's too early to tell yet" answered
the groom. You'll have to give me-
time, sir."-Boston Post.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-07

"Hesper" by Hamlin Garland,
"The Heart of Rome" by F. Mar
lon Crawford, Cherry" by Booth
Harrington, The Forest Hearth
by Charles Major. Four very pop
ular books, price $1.25 each at
McCoy's Book Store. 20 st
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-07
Proud of Him.

lis your son Josh doing well in the
city,
81 should say he isl answered Farm
er Corntossel. HE bought gold brick
the first day he was there an come
home an sold it to me for twice what
it cost him. tell you. that boys go;
enterprise Washington Star.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-07

All points of the compass, north,
south, east and west, will be repre-
scented at the Columbian Bazaar on
December 10th and nth at the
Armory on Brown Betty street.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-07
Ladies

Ladies
Wine of Life will cure your
troubles. Try a bottle and ge'
your money back if not satisfied
Price 81. 90.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-07
baltimore & Ohio R. l.
Ohio River Division.
Time Table In effect Nov. "a, 1908.

NAtSA
Time Table In effect Nov. q, 1908.
EAST BOUND.
JON A: N, Accommodation
Daily except For wheeling and intermediAi
sunday. points.
S;64 A. N. Pittsburg Expreas
Daily, Fer New Martinsvl!lo, MounGh
Vile, wheeling Pittsburg, Franz
lin, OIL City, TltuSville and intei
mediate points. Runs solid q
Pittsburg, daily except sundas
Daily to wheeling
lI:36 A. II. Accommodation
Da,lT except For New Martinsville andtui1
gyiuday, mediate points.
I:B7P. II New York Express
S.ilv For New MartinsVille, MouDG,
Willie, wheeling, Pittsburg, But
10, Washington, Baltimore, Phil,
deiphia New York and all poiu
North and East. Runs solid a.
PittsburR. Parlor car.
a.6S r. NJ Accommodation
Daiiy. For wheeling and intermediSv
points,
$40 Pm, Ohio valley Express
DajIy except For New MartinSville, Mounos
S1ndaI Willie, Beuwood, Wheeling, Pitt
burg, Buffalo, Baltimore, VAS
inqton, New York and all poirt.
North and East. Runs solid
PittsburR. Parlor car
WEST BOUND
GAIA. NJ. Accommodation
paily For Parkersturg and intermG
diate points.
Ii.IS A, N, Ohio valley Express
Deily except For st. Marys, Marietta, Par
SsndSy ersburg, Ravenswood, MilWooc
Pomeroy, Pt. Pleasant, Charlef
ton, Galhpolis, Huntington, Ker
oya, Ironton, Portsmouth, CinciT
natl and all points South al.
west Runs solid to KenovS.
Parlor car,
l,65 p NJ Kenova Express
Daily For St. Marys, Marietta, Par
ersburg, Ravenswood. NilWooo
Pomeroy, PIT. Pleasant, Charles
ton, Gailipolis, Huntington, Ken
oya and principal intermedlSi'
points. ParloT car.
Ria P, N. Accommodation
Dsilv except For Parkersburg, Spencer and
Sunday intermediate points.
Sal p. H. Accommodation
psiiy except For Parkersburg and inferno
sunday date points.
naiiy. For Friendly, St .Marys, WHSs
", Marietta and ParkerSburE
D. B. MARTIN,
Man'g'f Passenger Trafac.
c. W. ALLEN, T. P. A.
Pa'tersburR. WA
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-07

"A Checked Love Affair" by
Paul L Ford, author of Wanted:
Chaperon, etc., Price "a 90 at Nc
Coy Book Store. 2o6t
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-07

There is no law against laughter. You
are here On earth and entitled to its
sunshine.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-07
DIR. c. EDGAR KAHLR
Special attention to Diseases Of
Eyes and Fitting of Glasses.
Sistersville, W. Va
y:FI3 EIl5II 1'll Iia;

Grow strong ard well after using
TzohPsoN's SWEET WoRA PoWDER
Yery pleasant to take. Contains NO
ealomel. Never fails Worms are often
mistaken Tor indigestion and other d
seases. Be SURF 70 get ThonPSon's IT.
1.ass hcttles DT1RK1Sts. 2S can't
Sold by c, W. Grier.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-07

Sold by c. W. Grler.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-07
EVERY WOMAN . :::..;.. al

monthly regulator. Dr.. BarbeRs French
,PBNNEYROYAL PILLS are Safe and
Harmless. Never fan and reheyein three
DAYS. Thousands Of women have used then
with rsmsrkabls success. Refuse danger
Gus subsidiaries and limitations. There are
g ,thsra .;ust A roodp as DR.. BArben's,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-03
MOUNTAIN FIDGETS.
A Mconshiner Tells How They Turn
ed Whisky Into sulphur Water.


''Speakin' about 1noonshine whisky"
said old Joe Baker. the king of South
Carolina noonshiners. as we sat smok-
ing our pipes one evening -speakin'
about moonshine whisky and them
revenoo fellers. got three or four
bad scares while running a still. and
if the old woman hadn't stood by me
on one perticlzier oecashun I'd have
bin nabbed fur suah. Even now it
kinder makes my hair crawl when l
think of it, though it happened good
ten years ago.
MY still was small one," he con-
tinued after refilling his pipe, land to
make any profit l had to carry my
own kegs away [ had five or six ten
gallon kegs, and after run I'd Shout
der one and carry it six miles over the
mountain TO customer who bought
my whole product. One day 1 brung
a key up to the house. SO as to git an
early start that night. and l found the
old woman lookin' uDsot and narvus.
whats happened?' says I, arter
hidin' the key in the bresh a few rods
away. What's got the matter with
yo' since dinner?'
" It's a fidgets,' says she.
8 But what yo' fidgetin about?'
" I'm fidgetin' bekase I've seen q
strange man around here. Joe Baker.
yo'r gwine to git cotched tonight as
suah's yo' BON
. Shoe. kin never believe it
" I'm a-feelin' it in my bones. Joe
and yo' know I don't git the fdgets
over nuthin'. Better wait two or three
days befo' yo tote any mo- kegs
aWav.
g But ] can't I promised that whisky
for tonight. and it's got to go. Reckon
yo Swine to hev a chill and yo'r fidgefs
don't count. Better take some quinine
and go to bed.
IS It's no chill, says she, as she
shakes her head in a mournful way
| If yO take that key away tonight
yo'n be kctched and sent to state
prison. Go on, If yo' will. and may
the Lawd- be with go', but keep some
sense in yor head when the trubble
comes. Don't own up to the still
when yo' are cotched'
of co'se not
Don't own up TO the whisky at
4 never wiH.'ao
Don't say nuthin' except that sulphur
water is good fur my rheumatism, and
that L have to drink it. Keep thess
things in mind and mebbe yo'll pull
| through arter ALL "
That was queer talk I said. as tht
old man looked into the fire with smile
on his face.
Powerful queer. .sah,'' he answered
but it turned out all right. After
sloshin' around the cabin fur awhile
and eatfn' my supper I shouldered thu
key and started off It was a pretty
dark night but I knew the path ana
kept it and got along all right fur the
first half of the way I'd got over tn.
ridge and was figgerin' that the wors
| was over when a man steps out on tbs
| path in front of me and orders me tx
stand. Other men come runnin' up, AM
| in about a minute l was took. I asked
| who it was and what was wanted, anC
the leader replies:
Better surrender. Joe Baker, fri
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-03

we've cotched yo' dead to rights this
time"
In co'se I surrenders. but what is
it yo' want?'
We want yo'. sab, and we've got yo'
fast. Bin layin' fur yo,' Mr.. Baker, fur
mo- than three months. Yo' won't make
no mo moonshine whisky this y'ar-not
this var. Come along, now, and il yo'
try any tricks it will be the wuss fur
yo's
$50 they captured you with the key
on your shoulder 1 queried.
with the key on my shoulder. san,
and as I walked along with 'em 1 know
ed they had a dead case on me- They
had a camp not fur away, and when we
reached it made out that there was
five men in the crowd. They was just
tickled to death over my capture, as I
had the reputation of bein the leadin'
moonshiner in South Carolina, and was
spoken of as a man who'd never allow
hisself to be took prisoner They took
the key off my shoulder and put hand
cuffs on me- and I heard one of 'em
say I would git at least two vars in
prison. They soon began bluffin' me to
know whar' the still was. and whar' 1
was goin' to sell the whisky, but re-
memberin' the old womans words l
acted dreffu1ly inherent. Bimeby, when
they had failed to make anything out
O me, the boss of the gang lifts up the
key and smells of it and says: