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Our Daily Short Story

or fault in them, l am sure you would
have detected 1t, and would not have hes
itated to apprise me of the fact
You bet l wouldn't have hesitated, /"
said Mr.. Ehrmann, with short laugh.
Then, assume, that you have had no
fault to flnd?"
Mr.. Batterbee." said the senior part
ner, gently, II think that we might cut
short discussion which am afraid can
only prove painful. We cherfully admit
the value Of your services, but. while your
salary has not been large, 1t has been as
much-even more than we could afford 10
pay, looking at it from a business stand
point. We can get the same services per-
formed for US by a younger man for even
less money. Now, may as well tell you
that we were talking over this very mat
ter. and the profits on the business hav-
ing sensibly declined in the past few
years, We feel that not only can we adj
vance no salaries, but. regret to say, we
must dispense with your services at the
close Of the current week.
That's the size OF it, Batterbee," said
Ehrman, briskly. Business is business. -
Just So" said Mr.. Batterbee. las you
say, business is business. Now, let's get
down to business. To begin with, YOU
gentlemen have misunderstood me. I am
not asking you for any increase of salary.
had not the remotest intention of doing
SO. want to work for the firm without
any salary at ALL"
What" exclaimed Ehrmann and Wal
lis.
But for share of the profits" con.
tinued Mr. Batterbee. calmly Elm short
propose that you take me into the firnl
as an equal partner"
Ehrmann broke into loud laughter, but
n nj
clerk with close and serious attention,
IF you don't mind. I will sit down, -
said Mr.. Batterbee, drawing up a chair,
standing very long fatigues me, find.
Mr. Ehrmann. IL you feel that you are
sufficiently recovered, I will go on. OF
course. / must show you how you would
be justified in taking the step I propose.
Possibly this might interest you to start
with" He drew a brown leather covered
bank book from his pocket, and handed
1t to Mr. Willis you will observe" he
continued. that the account was opened
with the bank in January, 1890. If re-
member rightly. it was one month after
my third unsuccessful application for an
increase of salary. You will observe that
the deposits have been made at regular
intervals ever since, but in increasing
amounts: Also that no charges have been
drawn against these sums, placed to my
credit. The interest has been compounded
semi-anhually. and altogether the sum to-
tai is now nearly $4,000"
Mr.. Wallis gasped and handed the bank
book to Mr. Ehrmann who turned pale
as he looked over the columns Of figures.
Where did you get it?3 he asked, with
startling eyes.
Mr.. Batterbee smiled easily. 81 thought
you would be likely to ask me that time
hnnnTRH ha ffAk
same time you must pardon me If de-
cline to answer 1t. / shall not tell you
where l got it-or where ] have put it
for it is not in that bank now. It Is
accessible. but not in that bank.
Il fancy, gentlemen" he resumed, after
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than this. Stubborn cases may require
longer treatment. Time or trouble ought
to be no barrier to one afflicted with this
dreadful disease, f
All people who are interested in know
ing about catarrh can get an instructive
ly Illustrated 64-page book on chronic ca
tarrh In all stages and location, free of
charge.
Thomas H. Baker. U. s. Marshal, Ten
nessee. Editor of Tennessee Republican.
postoface address Memphis, Tenn, writes:
"I am 80 fully convinced that Pc
runa il q relief to those suffering
with catarrhal troubles because Of its
successful use by many of my &C.
quaintances, that have no hesita-
tion in giving it my endorsements
Thomas II. Baker.
] If you do not derive prompt and salts
I factory results from the use of Peruna.
| write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad.
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman. President of The
Hartman Sanitarium. Columbus, Ohio.
&c Peruna AIminac for 1904
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savings Of my modest little salary. gentle.
men,
I'VE must have time to consider your
proposition. Mr.. Batterbee," said Mr..
Wallis at last.
Very we'll, SIR said Mr.. Batterbee.
If you will allow me an hours leave of
absence from the ONCE. I will return by
that time with my attorney, who win pro-
vide himself with the necessary contract
for your signature, II you think favorable
of the idea I have submitted
Within the appointed time Mr.. Batter
bee and his legal friend appeared and
were conducted into the private ONCE Of
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Wetumpka o. D. G.

wetumpka, Dec. Especial. TUESDAY
afternoon. at the home Of Miss Mary Nc
Williams the u. D. c. held its regular
meeting. In the absence Of the president,
the meeting was presided over by Mrs.
9. J. McMorris. Mrs. w. T. Hamilton,
who has recently moved to Mobile, sent
In her resignation as vice-president and
Miss Fannie Golson was chosen for that
ONCE. Among other interesting features
Of the evening, Mrs. A. Hohenbers read
an article on the U. D. c. Work. The
next meeting viii be with Mrs. Hohen'
here
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A STRAIGHT COURSE.
Pointed Out to Those VINO Have CO.
4arrh An Anv Form.

tarTh in Any Form.
You have chronic catarrh. have you?
You have had 1t some time? And could
not ind q cure?
Well. there are thousands more like
you in this country. II you are liable to
catarrh It will begin to make itself felt
now. II you really want to get cured
this IL the way to do 1t.
Get a bottle Of Peruna and take a table,
spoonful between each meal and at bed
time. When you have continued this for
thirty days sit down and write a letter
70 DR. Hartman Columbus. o. Tell him
exactly your symptoms; hos long you
have had catarrh: what effect the medi.
cine has had on you. He will answer
your letter prmoptiJ telling you what
to do further. He win make no charge.
And II you win continue to write to the
doctor you are sure to get cured. Some
cases take longer than others. Perhaps
the average length Of time 1t takes to
cure n genuine case of catarrh is three
months. Some get cured much quicker
Ask YOUR Druggist for a FIR
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smiling face. Mr.. Ehrmann looked
sullry. but he, TOO. rose and shook hands.
We'll. Mr.. Batterbee," said Mr.. WAL
lis. Il believe that you have rather more
than an mixing Of what / am about 70
say. IL gives me genuine pleasure to ten
and faithful services, and as mark OF
our recognition and appreciation Of your
ability, Mr.. Ehrman and myself have de-
cided to ask you to come into the firm."
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Seaboard Air Line nv,
Christmas Holiday
Rates.

One and a third fares plus 25c. for
the round trip, tickets to be sold
December Esd, Gath, 25th, 3oth, 3Ist,
also january lst, 1904, with Anal
limit January 4th.
For teachers and students of
schools and colleges tickets will be
sold December 18th to 22nd inclusive
with final limit January Sth, 1904.
See any agent Of SeabOard Air Line
Ry., or address,
G. s. ADAMS, S. P. A.,
.,,. Montgomery Ala.
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SLEW HIS OWN SON.
Verdict Of Voluntary Manslaughtez
in Burton Case.

Columbus. Ca, Dec. a-In the Superiog
Court here tonight the jury brought IN
a verdict of .volunfary manslaughte,
against r. H. Burton, who was on trial
for killing his i-year-old son. The kill.
ing occurred in this city September 9th
last.
The father alleged that the son cursed
him and threatened to kill him and that
almost before he knew what he was do
ing he had drawn his knife and stabbed
his hs0y to death.
James Burton. another son, was the
prosecutor In the case.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
Frea from calomel or Poison.

Laxo Pills are mild and gentle laxa-
tive, yet sure and effective; purely vege-
table and are absolutely free from calo-
mel, mercury or mineral poison. VIII
correct habitual constipation. VIII not
grippe or nauseate. Druggists, 2b cents.
ADV.
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Those who cough ct night may secure rest By
taking Piso's Cure for Consumption.
adv. -tr-th-sa
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TO CURE A COLD Nv ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II It fails to cure.
=. W: Groves signature 10 on each box. Csc.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
A PROMOTION FOR MERIT
By KENNETH HARRIS.

Copyright 1903. by Daily Story Pub. Coz
The senior partner Of Wallas & Ehr-
Nnn said to the Junior member Of the
Have you noticed how par ocular
oer and independent old Batterbee
in his manner lately?'
nlied Ehrmann. the junior.
too gay altogether. It's a
Ng to the ONCE force.
Gre him and give Tar
lose on to twenty
senior, irreso-
honest and
nd It hard
Npper-
like a 7ust
from hIs "
osynary /.
too. II you
Come in"
An elderly ma %
coat came into the ee
large canvas-bound b. Jle
Then he approached tn n a
mild voice said: ia like few
minutes talk with you gentl> II you
ere not too busily engaged"
We're busy now Mr.. Batterbee," said
the junior partner. snappishly. ''S'me
other time. What are you bringing that
cash book and those ledgers in for?'
''They have some bearing on the subject
wished to discuss with you, sir" said
Mr. Batteries. respectfully. but with q
cuTiously steadfast look. If you will ex-
cuse me. think perhaps Y would be well
ITO take the matter up at once. It's rath-
er important"
well 80 ahead, Batterbee" said the
senior partner, tolerantly. Let him say
what he has to say now. Ehrmann."
Thank you, SIR" said the subordinate.
TN the first place. 1 wish to call your
attention to the fact that 1 have been in
the employ Of the house for twenty
years.
1--WE know that" said Mr.. Wallis. In
fact. we were just speaking of it. / had
mentioned it to Mr.. Ehrmann."
''Ah!' said Mr.. Batterbee. Yes! Well,
during that time 1 think NAV say th,t
have discharged my Office duties with
zeal. diligence and intelligence. You will
grant that, / hopper"
Certainly" admitted Mr. Wallis
'.Nevertheless." continued Mr.. Batter
bee, my salary at the present time is SIS
per week and considering that 1 have h
family to support, and
See here. Mr.. Batterbse," said MIR.
Ehrmann 1--WE can't help your having a
family, you know. We're not to blame
for that And this isn't an eleemosynary
lnsti--''
'sPardon me-" Interrupted Mr.. Batter
bee. with a dlgnified wave of the hand
II am quite aware Of the fact but merit
perhaps"
Merit cuts no ice with the msrket price
ana the law of supply and demand"
These books that / have brought in
have been carefully examined by you.
Mr.. Ehrmann. at least once month
You are an expert accountant, and a good
6aEiness man. II there BAD been any naw
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
FUNERAL OF COL. h. D. LOCKE.
he Was Prominent In the Georgia
Republican Ranks.


Union Springs, Dec. 9.-(Special. 1.-THE
remains of Colonel r. d. Locke. chief
deputy United States Marshal at Macon,
| Ca, reached here Monday night and were
carried to the home of his nephew, r.
w. Baskin and from there the funeral
occurred yesterday morning at II o'clock,
conducted by Rev. A. J. Moncrief.
Colonel Locke died in Macon Monday
morning. He formerly lived In Union
Springs. He was member of the Bap-
tist Church. a brave Confederate soldier
and enjoyed the confidence Of his fellow
men. He was Republican and q power
in that party in his State. He was a
near relative of Mr.. Basker and Mrs. w.
A.. Reynolds Of this place and Mrs. Leila
Lassiter Of Montgomery.
Another case Of smallpox developed here
Monday, negro, and when discovered he
was at his place Of work broken out. He
was Immediately sent to the pest house.
The house to house vaccination by the
county health officer, DR.. c. H. Franklin
is progressing rapidly and no fears are
felt as to the spread of the disease.
E. A. Singleton has received telegram
announcing the serious illness of both his
father and mother at Thomastcn. Ga.
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S'a ou Cafe dS S Aant @ I S u trans az g. 81 ~
carte Is 9rN to @a G
q r. NJ
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Ask your Druggist for Free Peruna AIminac for 100
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Rev. w. Q. Vreeland. pastor of the
beautiful new church in which the con-
terence is sitting. is a gracious host, and
is exceedingly happy to have the meet
ing In the church of which he is so
justly proud. His work in building this
church is a phenomenal accomplishment.
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One Of the most notable men In the con
ference for great many years past 4
Rev. w. A. McCart1 d. D. He is nov
critically Ill from q stroke of paralysis
at the home of his son in Greensboro, ant
cannot attend the conference. His alb
sence under these conditions is deepl,
regretted by all.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-12-24
POISON IN ORIENTAL RUGS
Salesman in Philadelphia Store Die
OF Blood Disease from Hand
ling Irnportations.

salesman employed in the rug de-
ra-;ment OF big Philadelphia store
died OK blood poisoning the other day.
and since then no one in the establish
ment is permitted TO handle Sny new
importaticns that have not been fuml-
gated unless gloves are worn. The
salesman In question had scratched
one az his fingers with = pin. and the
suppOsiuon is that In opening a bale
OF rugs that had just come from the
Orient he had become inoculated with
poison, which resulted fatally.
Its q wonder 10 me-" said q frienf
Of the victim. that such cases are not
more common. I have travelled through
Turkey and Armenia. where most OF
the rugs are manufactured on hand
looms amid nlth and soualor almost
Undesirable. where the most loath-
some OF diseases are everywhere In
evidence These products. while beau
uful from an artistic point OF view,
may readily carry germs 70 other
countries that might spread all sorts
OF horrible contagion."
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-12-24
REMEDY FOR MOSQUITOES.
London Women Discover That San
dAlwoOd Is Excellent Way Of
Getting Rid Of Pests.

London women have discovered an
agreeable way OF Kidding their homes OF
nies aRe mosquitoes. says the Chicago
Tribune. They burn sandslwood in the
house. an idea imported from the orient
In London IL Is possible TO get wood pre-
pared for the purpose. In America II is
20 be had ST almost any Turkish or JapA-
nese importing house II is then pre-
pared for burning by being nrst cut into
email pieces on-half inch thick and
three inches long.
Then Il IN baked or dried out IN slow
oven "A hours A piece Of the wood is
put into = metal urn. lighted and allowed
10 burn until well afisme. when the fiSms
Is exun guished and the re6hot ember
left 10 snolder until the wood IA con-
sumed and nothing Is left but heap 81
fDe grey ashes.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-12-24
JAps GET GENUINE REST.
Coolies Perform All Chores Thus Keep
Ing Fighters FresA--Burial
Of Islanders.

n seems an innovation. worthy OF
particular notice. In the armies OF the
civilized powers" so-called. the sol
dier's work is never done, says the
Louisville Courier-Journal. After the
battle the csvalrist needs look after
his horse. the foot soldier must help
clear the battlefield. or dig breaches
Only the laps allow their men genuine
rest. coolies doing all OF the chores. II
keeps the soldier fresh. gives him
plenty OF time 10 recuperate and en-
hsnces his feeling OF self-impOrtaRcs
With all possible. but not indecent.
haste the dead were buried | saw n,
mass burials. Each man had a space Of
six BY two feet for himself. The dead
were carried 20 the rear on bamboo
poles and crosspieces. Az uncommis-
stoned oficer took the inventory
name. number and belongings Then
n guard OF honor. sometimes six. some
times only two men. came up and with
them looking on silently the coolies
shoveled dust upon dust. while the
comrades dropped flowers upon the
disappearing form.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-12-24
WORLDS BIGGEST MOTORS
Machines Capable OF Hauling I'm
zense Loads Of Logs A. High
Speed IN Use IN Canada.

II 10 in the huge forests OF Canada
where the biggest motors in the world
are seen. They have been specially
designed for hauling logs over snow
and rough roads. One Of these ma.
chimes is capable OF dragging a train OF
zoo tons weight OF logs ~ a speed OF
u miles an hour. II n the only ma
chine in existence that will draw q
heavy load through three feet OF snow
and over stumps and logs 4 foot in
height. II IL Of IS tons weight and zoe
horsepower. II travels on four run
nsrs. with q traction wheel In the cen
ter Weighing several tons. The ma
chinery Is Enclosed In a box-like affair.
giving the motor n somewhat strange
appearance a. Il makes II way along
the forest roads
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-12-24
a Heavy Load.

To lift tnst load of of the stomach
ske Kodo' Dyspepsia Gure. 1t digest
what you eat, Sour stomach. belcbinI
SAs 90 stOm lch ald ~ disorders OF IA
stomach that are cursblc, are instantly
relieved snd perm.ntly cured 10y th
use Of kOdol Dyspel sis Cure s. Il
Storrs, a druggist at 297 Main street
New Britain, Conn. says: "KodoI Dys
pepsiA Cure 10 giving such universs
satisisctionand is 30 surely becomIngth
positive relief and subsequent cure io'
this distressing ailment, feel that
am always sure to satisfy and grstif,
my customers by recommending il I,
then. l write this to show how well th
remedy is spoken OF here" KodoI Dys
pepsia Cure was discovered after year
OF scientific experiments and will posi-
lively cure all stomach troubles. Sol,
by L, Henley.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-12-24
HAS SUED 4 PREsIDH.r.
Fawanss County, Kansas. Man On
Brought Suit for $500 Agsinst
Grover Cleveland.

Pawnee county claims to be
residence OF the only living man
sued a president OF the United str
His name Is q. s. Van Eran and
nves at Jennings. Van used To r,
sheep ranch up in Lyon county, n
asd was getting along all right
Srover Cleveland was elected q,
dent and the edict went forth
wool was 10 be put on the free
Van had about contaminated q
but claims the fear OF tariff chan
forced the price OF sheep down sew
~ points. Furthermore, his regard
his sheep and country was 50 high I'll
be was ashamed to look a sheep in 4
sfaee under the conditions that Clsv
land forced upon them. SO during q
reign OK Grover he made a pra, ice
beginning at the rear end OF a che,
TO shear II This greatly humiliat,
him and caused him TO lose prestiI
with his hired hands and merinos.
Feeling intensely aggrieved a.
materially damaged. he sued Gro,
Cleveland, president OF the Unit,
States. getting service By publicatio
and obtained a judgment for $500. (
course, II was never collected. Z,
Grover never got IN reach OF an ex
cuuon- But Van claims he felt betts
though the dsbt remains u-pAA
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-12-24
G. & Q Seems Sc mic Bout Route
To Cincinnati. Louisville. chicaso, S
Louis, Etc.

scHsDUlS IN EFFECT. Nov, 80, 1904
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-12-24
4TCAe1 Brooks
General Insurance Agent

oenSFai insurance agent
Representing the following
fiirst-class Companies
Va. Fire L. Marine and Val
State, Richmond. yirginit1
Home. of N. Y; Hamburpy
bremen, Norwich Unloi'
Pennsylvania Fire and Eir
Association, OF PHILADELPHIA,
| also represent the FidtI
ity & Deposit Co., of Md. ami
the Fidelity and Casualt
Co. OF N. Y.
All business entrusted
whether fire insurance BON
or OF indemnity on officia
or employees will receiy
prompt attention.
offlss Over Spencer eses.' Stem, J
| WILLIAMSBURG, Va
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-12-24

LEAVE. wRsrRouEn
e;26 m Except Sunday to ichmousj
Connects at ichmond witt
James River Division ira;
daily for Lynchburg, Lee
ington, Va, and Cliff
Forge.
i0:47 a. m. Past train daily To ichL
mond. No stops. Buffet Pa
lor car Old Point TO Cha
lottesville. Connects witt
through Express. leavirI
Richmond at 2 p. NJ. wit /
Pullman for Cincinnati, LosI
isville Chicago & St. Louis.
col p. N. Daily Fast train 20 icl|
mond. Parlor Car. Nj
stops. Connects at icl|
mond with +. r. V. witt
Pullman Sleeper to Cincinns|
ii.
6:32 p. N. Except Sunday Local ID
edmond,
EAsrBoUNDs
9.o4 N. Local except SUNDAY I.
Newport News.
$3.50 a. N. Fast train daily. with Parlo
Car 10 Old Point, Norfol
and Portsmouth.
$50 p. N. ID ally. Fast train
with Parlor Car for Old Poin
Norfolk, and Portsmouth
No local stops. Connect
at Old Point daily wit
Steamers for Washingto
and Cape Charles an
except Sunday, for Bait
more; and at Norfolk wit
New York Steamer.
$50 p. m, Daily. Local to Old Poiu
For detail information, connection
rates, tickets, etc, apply TO your static
| agent, or TO
w. o. WARTHEN,
D. p. Agent, Richmond, Va.
Il. W. FULLER,
General p.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-04-17
Rio Grande Increases Wages.

Denver. April 12.-The Rio Grande
railroad reached an agreement with its
engineers and firemen yesterday on
the wage question. At final confer
ence between Manager Edison and the
engineers committee yesterday after
noon it was agreed that engineers and
fremen should receive an increase OF
wages of five per cent for those on or
dinary or simple engines, and seven
and one-half per cent. for those on
compound engines.
The original demand Of the engine
men was for an increase of fifteen per
cent. for simple and twenty per cent.
for compound engines. This the Off
cials refused to grant, claiming that
the wages of the engineers and fire
men were already higher than those
of any other class of employees. The
question was discussed back and forth
for weeks, and it was only after the
settlement had been reached with the
conductors and brakemen a week ago
that the enginemen and the company
officers began to get together. Every
thing was finally arranged In way
ausfactory to both sides.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-04-17
NINE BILLS MEET
GOVERNORS VETO

Denver, April 14.-Governor Peabody
vetoed nine bills yesterday. The bills
that were vetoed are: S. b. No Isl. to
stop the compensation of members OF
state boards; S. B. No. 1872. for the
expenditure of $500 in the purchase
of copies OF Mills statutes; S. b. No.
l5i, allowing humane agents to collect
fees: S. B. No. "a. $1,000 for fish
hatchery in Grand county; S. B. No. 4,
providing fer State Board of Bar
bers' Examiners: H. B. No. 303 and II.
B. $40, age of consent bills: II. b. No.
Ala and II. b. No 4l5 to add parts Of
San Juan and Montrose counties to
Ouray.
Aside from the county annexation
bill the measure that provided for stop
ping the pay of members of state
boards and that creating a board to
examine BARRIERS are probably the most
important. 1t had been reported that
the executive was in favor of the bill
cutting off salaries, but he says in We
tOeing the measure that he cannot see
why the change should be made Many
members of state boards had protested
against the changes. some even threat
ening to resign in case it was made.
After stating that he is aware that
the elementary and educational insti-
tutions' boards are serving without pay
and that members of these are glad 10
serve, the governor continues: But
our various penal. correctional and
other similar institutions come under
an entirely different sentiment. and the
citizens who fill the boards of control
while of equal worth and integrity, yet
are doing service for the state for
which they should receive reasonable
compensation. | see no ground why
the state should not pay for every ser
vice SO received along economical
lines''
In declining to approve the BARRIERS
board bill the governor had this to
say: From study of the bill and con-
sideration of its provisions. I fail to
discover where the public health and
service demand the protection extended
by this bill. and do not feel that the
public welfare requires. such special
legislation