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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-08-15

up like a man. What was TITLED.
hopeless infatuation with a married
woman. or what:"
Jack Holden looked at the speaker,
an amused expression playing around
his lips.
Very clever. but icng way CT the
truth lie said quietly. throwing his
cigarette into Tie lire and looking
somewhat mccoy before him.
There mus; bc some good and suf-
fic.ent reason for Keeping You from
joining the earthly majority"
Jack gaZed iD;entiy 1T his comnar-
ion. ard tLen lis eyes royed from ore
',e Other of his men friends who
Sat around hin.
He had neve: ted the romance of
his life TO living soul. yet somehow
tonight he felt that the secret would
no longer remain with him-ihat he
must speak OF it-of her Yet why he
felt this way he could not aaalyze.
"She was flower-Sirl." lie said.
softly. and at the information his
friends showed some establishment. for
Jack Holden was 10 them the very
essence Of all that is fastidious and of
1.-THE first water in excellence. No one
spoke. So Holden continued:
II had often passed her on the way
to the city. She made Il bright spot
of beauty in sea Of human beings.
whose one aim seemed 10 be 10 outrun
one smother in tie race for wealth.
'Eer eyes were beautiful and rs she
stood selling the flowers | wondered
wha. mysteries her tongue could re-
veal when her eyes alone spoke of 4
soul of snow"
by Jove. old man. you had 'em
pretty bad" uuilnured the friend in
the armchair.
after about three months / missed
her from her usual place. and then
realized ly the emptiness of the day
that her eyes bad taught me something
that would remain with me forever.
THAT dag as | was walking back
TO catch my train from the Office.
r felt a jerk M my coat. and. turning. /
found that small child was looking
up az me appealingly.
In another moment | had learned
from his lips that my flower girl WIS
ill-dying. he said-and had asked hin
TO beg me 10 go TO her and to speak 10
her just once before she passed into the
Great Unknown. Not in those words.
OF course. but understood what the
boy meant"
You don't mean TO say that you ac-
tually-"
II didn't hesitate = second. hut. tell
ing the dirty mite who had arrested me
TO lead the way. we both walked rs fast
rs we could in the direction of her
humble dwelling
But. surely. my dear boy
"Shut up Gordon. Jack can't tell
us If you keep on intergupting.
Gordon Immediately relapsed into
silence
Presently found myself in dirty
little room with only the presence OF
the girl had learned 10 love Ia redeem
it from some of lis absolute squalor.
"'Ah. knew you would come
Dicliie. place chair for the gentleman
TO sit on. she said. in voice that
- strangely sad and weak.
I, had l'Giited up ut sight CT
.ould Sc. the havoc wrought
less OF q week.
don't mind nue. sendin' TO
askel<s
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-08-15

Il was only too glad 10 lie Of any
Se-l Ire to her. told her. and then for
a5ogt minute We i,at in silence. which
was only disturbed 10y tn terrible
cough that 1carly broke my heart to
listen 10.
It's mad wish I had. and ]
don't think can tell you now you
have come" she said.
Il wondered what she had wanted
me for. but | thought | would wait and
see If she would tell ME of her own
accord.
The doctor says | am dying and
I shant live the week out; so. after
all. there isn't much harm in me tell.
ing you
Again that terrible cough made me
long TO take her in my arms and COM
fort her. but somcthin: in the sol
emnity OF our meeting and in the eyes
that were raised 10 mine dispelled all
such lOngingS, AID | could only sit and
pity her.
Presently little hand was placed
over mine. and the touch of it thrilled
ME as no amount of admiration had
ever done before.
ltd only be for two days. after
all. and it wouldn't hurt no one. all
said and done. and it would make me
the happiest girl on Gods earth
Il was ut a loss to grasp her meaning
but the expression OH her face wouldn't
allow me to take the matter lightly.
IL will do anyth'n for you. Tell me
what You want-;ell me- little one. for
| cannot bea" TO see You look ut me
like that.
she had not released my hand and
now she pressed it tenderly. Perhaps
we made a strengthening picture. hut
there was NJ thought in either % our
minds of anything like sordid realities.
"'You mt m'nd if | love you. do
YOU: she asked. while her great eyes
sought their answer in mine. and as
she spoke lie had half risen in her
bed, and could see the quick rise AMI
fall of her breast as che sat waiting
for my answer.
What could l say to her when my
heart was trimming over with Il med
known before? l think | was mad for
the time. and l would have done any
thing for her-and l did, for. half an
hour aftcrward l was walking home
with the knowledge that had prom
sed to marry my flower-girl.''
The mischief You had. said Cor
don. as Jack finished speaking.
day we Were married"
oh" murmured several voices. and
then there was silence awaiting Ho,-
denis next disclosure, which. however.
did not seem forthcoming.
| Il hope you gave her a decent
| funeral" said the friend in the arm.
chair.
she didn't die" murmured Jack.
"Oh. l say. old man. you didn't lei
yourself in for anything, did you. fol
the sake of a pair of big eyes,"
There was a blending Of sympathy
and surprise in Gordon's voice as hs
spoke.
What have you done with herr"
II sent her to school. We both de
| termlneu TO make the best or II. She
has been away four years. and is or
her journey home at this very mo
ment."
Just then there was n light knocE
the door and the next minute n vision
of rare beauty ran toward Jack and
his friends.
Il wouldn't be announced" said the
vision in voice which vibratcd witt
exquisite tones. Il thought / would
take you by surprise"
Then as she saw the men upon whom
she had intruded she turned and would
have fed.
"Delilah, come here:"
Jack had risen as he spoke and
held out his hand to the vision in
blCe.-New York News.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-08-15
Wornan's Whist.

shoulders are among the most fashion
able of the season and are becoming
to the greater number of figures. The
stylish one. shown in the large draw
ny. combines that feature with 4 novel
trimming that gives yoke effect ana
5 ada?te ed to many materials. AS de-
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-08-15
Enamel Perfume Charm.

\ novel pendant Tor the ubiquitous
long chain is the enamel perfume
charm. Tie pendant may be as exqui-
size as the wearcr's purse ana taste adj
mit and must enclose Il delcately per-
fumed sacllet. whose odor escapes
through pcrforations in the charm.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-08-15
Reddish Puppies.

The reddish purple seen in the fuch-
Sia combinations of the summer are re-
peatcd in the samples of winter stuffs
now being shown. Browns lead upon
most of the sample cards. ana greens
are numerous.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-08-15
Dctnils OF Dress.

It is the attention to the small details
Of her costume that makes a woman
wei dressed. Her dress may be beau
tnful. but if her gloves are not appro-
PIRATE tie effect is ruined. Her hat
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-08-15

a new sleeve shape just out is IN di-
rect contrast To the one SO universally
seen. This one is long over the fore
arm nj the inner seam. and gradually
gets shorter toward the back.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-08-15
Colorcd handkerchief.

Co,o.ed handkerchiefs 10 accompany
morning frocks are enjoying greater
vogue than they have ever known on
this side of the water. They are
shown in stripes. checks. plaids and in
all the colorings common TO tub trocks
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-08-15
picfuresn,,e ErOck.

White cotton net. printed in 4 soft
blue treilis pattern over which Chamber
trailing vines of pink roses. is ideal ma
ierial for picturesque bergere frock.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-08-15
a Comb For White Hair.

Ivory combs studded with gems are
especially designed for Wear in white
hair.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-08-15

Purliell & johnson, Clayton J.
Purnell, William F. johnson, Attor-
neys-at-Law, Snow Hill, Md. Office
opposite Court House.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-08-15

long AMI SlrnHHr Figures tho PRIESTHOOD.
The fashionable figure is long and
slender. 50 Madame III Mode designs
her trimming modes accordingly. Many
smart frockS for morning wear have
fiat. band-trimmcd bodices. with the
bands adjoining the front of the waist
hanging loose from the belt over the
skirt
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-08-15
JACKS YARN.

rs funny. though. old fell
low. that you never seem
TO have a taste for marry
ing. you with your money.
good looks and jolly ways.
Come along now. lust own
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-08-15

ROBLEY ID. JONES, Attorney.
at-Law. Snow Hill. Md. Office in
the Court House.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-08-15
Pence PetticOnts.

Pongee petticoats. with double bias
rufiles have each of these closely tucked
and finished with deep stitched hems.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-08-15
Shoulder Collars.

Shoulder collars of all kinds are grad
ually growing deeper and deeper. so
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-08-15
Professional Garna.

o. ID. COLLINS, Attorney. Law,
Snow Hill. Md. Office in the Court
House.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-08-15

G. w. CONVICTION, Attorney
and Counselor at Law, Snow Hill.
Md. Law Office In his residence.
Church and Martin streets.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-08-15

]. EDWARD WHITE Attorneys
at-Law. Snow Hill. Special attention
to collection Of claims and negotia.
tons Of loans.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-08-15

CALVIN ID. TAYLOR, Attornex
and Counsellor at Law. Berlin, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-08-15

that now they really should all be
termed capes.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-08-15

E. X. WILSON, Attorney-at-Iaw,
Snow Hill. Md. Office opposite Court
House square. corner Washington and
Market street.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-08-15

w. G. KERBIN, Attorney at Law,
Snow Hill. Md. Office opposite Court
House.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-08-15

yards twcnt.--onc inches wide. three
ana three-quarter yards twenty-seven
inches wide or two and quarter
yards inches wido.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-08-15

8. HI. TOWNSEND, Attorney-at-
Law, Snow Fill. Md. Office in Odd
Fellows Building.
The Lamar register., 1903-07-15

gentlemen of leisure. However, Sun
day morning two OF these autocrats took
their departure and short time after a
Smith a. Wesson six shooter was missed
from Its accustomed place. Mr.. Ray
picked up an old, rusty, broken shotgun
and got upon his saddle horse and over
took them on the road to Lamar. II
did not take much persuasion, after G,
B. got his old gun in playing attitude,
to induce them to "stack" the stolen gun
and cartridges, and not till he got hold OF
them did he feel secure after that it
was easy. He then gave the command
to "fall in" and with "hay foot" "straw-
feet" movement headed for Lamar, a
mile or two in double quick time, soon
brought the party to the city, where
they were turned up to Sheriff Tate, and
are now his guests in an over-crowded
house OF like gentry, and the taxpayer
foots the bills.
had "write-up' Of the north side
celebration in Messengers grove the 4th.
There were number OF interesting
features OF entertainment for all. The
game Of base ball between the May Val
ley and Big Bend clubs the leading one
The game at the close Of the first half
OF the 9th inning stood lS to "a in favor
OF May Valley with 4 disputed scores OIL
account OF n "blocked" ball, as claimed
by the Big Bend boys still left the form
er two tallies TO the good. They will
again cross bats at Lamar with disinte-
rested umpires and of course we fortel
victory for the leaders again.
After lingering illness Of several
weeks Mrs. Il. p. Thurston departed
this life Sunday evening, at o'clock
All that physicians skill and loving
hands could do was OF little avail, and
surrounded by family and her parents
and sister from Pratt, Kansas, passed
peacefully away. The funeral services
were conducted by Rev. Robt. Moore OF
the Christian churcl OF Lamar, Mon
day, at p. m., interment being made in
Columbine cemetery. And thus has lot
US loving wife, mother, friend and
neighbor. And all who were SO fortu-
nate as to know her will strive to emu
late her life example and thus bring
happiness to those about them.
A mass meeting at the Pleasant Val
ley school house Tuesday evening of
next week has been arranged for. The
object is to discuss the matter of reser
yoir development in behalf of the Fort
Lyon canal, especrlly the opening OF
the King without delay. Everybody at
tend.
The Lamar register., 1903-07-15
Empire Valley.

Several splendid rains with irrigation
water added gives abundance Of moist
ure for all growing crops.
We are now in the midst of wheat
harvest The well-filled heads and rank
growth will bring joy to the thresher-
man and fill the graineries to overflow
ing.
Harve Kaufman has equipped himself
with new 1S-horse traction engine and
is now ready for long and busy cam
paign. Harve is an expert thresherman
and always gives satisfaction.
G. B. Ray took out several young men
looking for work at Lamar, last Friday.
c. B. exhausted every effort to induce
one OF them to work and was not sure
whether he was running free boarding
house or a sanitorium for the benefit OF
The Lamar register., 1903-07-15
church Notes.

There will be preaching at the M. E.
church next Sunday morning ut the
usual hour. You are invited to attend.
The ladies OF the NJ. E. church will
give pink ice cream social Friday even
ing July 18th in the north room of the
Masonic Temple. We want you to come
out and enjoy good time.
Ladies Prayer meeting met with Mrs
Cox on South Main street Tuesday af-
ternoon. With Mrs. Weller, Lender
Reading Of the 81 psalm which is bless
ed to those who are trusting IN the
Lord. We surely realized the reading
OF Acts 2, first four verses, to great ex
tent. Bless the Lord for his promises.
The next meeting will be with Mrs.
Underwood, July 2lst. with Mrs. Milsap
leader. Yov are invited.
The Lamar register., 1903-07-15

Two men, who were confined In Jail
for petty larceny charge, and who had
been sentenced to thirty days hard labor
were working on the rock pile Yesterday,
| They worked the chain away from their
shackles and fled and up to the last ac-
counts are still fleeing. Good riddance
most folks say.
An infant daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
P. Lynch was buried last Saturday.
A short grave service was conducted by
Rev. Moore MIR. and Mrs. Lynch are
having an unusally sad time, having
They deserve and have the sympathy Of
of the community.
Rey. Moore, of the Christian church
left Tuesday evening for stay of sever
al weeks over in the vicinity OF Glen
wood Springs, Aspen and Grand juno
tion, where he labored prior to his CON-
ing to the Arkansas Valley. He will
visit the Cripple Creek district. Denver
and Colorado Springs before returning
to Lamar.
The funeral of Mrs. E. P. Thurston
occurred Monday last, Rev. Nj O Q ofii-
eating. Mrs. Thurston had been ailing
for several months. She was woman
of sterling christian character, and the
unusually long funeral procession bore
testimony to the fact that she was re-
spected and loved by all. The family
have the heartfelt sympathy OF all in
their afiliction.
A stranger bought set of single har-
ness from the Lamar Hardware Co.,
late yesterday afternoon, and rendered
check purportimg to be, signed by l..
Writ Markham. He got away with the
goods and the change. Lamar mer-
chants have been victimized several
times lately and it is time that they
should refuse to cash checks, unless the
party presenting the paper is well known
to them.
William Harper and family returned
absense of several months, during which
they have Travelled over many Of the
states and territories. Mr.. Harper has
been very successful in presenting his
claims for lands and money due him un'
der his claim as being entitled to por-
tion OF the wealth dealt out to the Choc
taw Indians by the government, Mr..
Harper being defendant OF ono Of the
old time Mississippi Choctaws. His
friends will rejoice in his good fortune.
The Lamar register., 1903-07-15
RepujsIve Features.

Blackheads, pImples, greasy faces and
muddy complexion, which are 80 com
mon among women, especially at GER
tain age, destroying beauty, distig
and making repulsl e, features which
would otherwise appear attractive and
refined, indicate that the liver is out OF
order. An occasional dose Of Herbine
will cleanse the bowels, regulate the
liver and so establish clear, healthy
complexion. SOC at |. II. Myers.
strength and vlgor come of gooc
food, duly digested. Force a ready-to
seve wheat and barley food, adds nc
burden, but sustans, nourishes, invlgor
ates."
The Lamar register., 1903-07-15
A Gard

LAMAR, CoLo., July 15, 1893.
l have not left. as has been stated to
some of my customers, only moved to
Myers drug store, where you will lind
"The Little Dutch Jeweler" still in the
ring, and better equipped than ever to
repair all kinds of Watches, Clocks or
Jewellery. All work intrusted 10 me al
ways leaves the store under my guaran-
tee-entre satisfaction
II. GERsTENIAUER.
P. Remember the place, Myers
drug store.
The Lamar register., 1903-07-15

Young man! Would you not like to
invest little money in a plan that will
furnish protection for your loved ones
and which would strengthen your tinan
cial standing in the business world? II
SO, then apply for insurance in The
Bankers Life Association Of Des
MOines, Iowa. Ask your Banker,
l.. F. Adams, about it or see F. X.
Mathews, Solicitor.
The Lamar register., 1903-07-15
For Threshing Coal
90 to THE LAMAR SEED co.
Best Trinidad Lump
Coal at IS per Ton.

J.B. Harden, of Holly, was Lamar
visito yesterday.
Clarence Mock, Of Albany, was visit
ing friends at the county seat yesterday.
W. R. Ingram proved up his northside
homestead at the Lamar land office last
Thursday.
AN. Parrish and w. G. Gould went
to Denver last night to be present at the
republican meeting today.
7. j. Saylor and family moved this
week to their home it Nova Butler resi-
dsnce, which they recently purchased.
CT. Wheeler, the merchant and post
master of Villas in Baca county, was
tran sacting business in Lamaryesterday
The Baptist Sunday school is having a
picnic down in the timber today. A
large crowd went out and will have a
jolly time.
Manager Latta reports the baling
plant as running regularly now and sue
cessfully. They will commence steady
shipments soon.
Mrs. D. A. Mclean will entertain the
members of the Social Circle at her home
on Friday afternoon, July II. All are
cordially invited to attend.
8. E. Speckmau, of Springfield, was in
Lamar yesterday enroute to Denver to
attend the meeting Of tbe republican
state central committee today.
Mrs. Kate Stearns, who has been Wis
iting with her brother-i -in-law, William
Mcintosh, left last Sunday for trip to
the mountains, going to Leadville first.
Miss Leonore Garvin, after having a
very nice trip and visit at Trinidad for
two weeks, returned last Friday and is
again at her post in the telephone cen
tral.
Billy Emerson went to Syracuse, Kan
sas. to relieve the operator at that place
for awhile and Ed. Diltbey will have
charge of the Postal office during his
absence.
Ed. Applegate and Harry Colburn, to-
Qether with their families, started this
morning for a trip south. They will
camp out for few days and enjoy out
door life.
John X cKinley went down to Grana-
da last Sunday and-and we'll he went
down there. but for what purpose no one
knows. He did not say when he was
going again.
Tho only church service for next Sun
day morning will be held at the Baptist
church, all the other ministers being
otherwise engaged. There should be q
big turn out.
There is said to be a comet visible to
the naked eye, and which can be seen in
the northeastern sky, between half past
eight and nine o'clock in the evening.
Take look for it.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. W. Applegate started
tor Indiana last Thursday night, and
will put in the NEXT few weeks visiting
around with old time friends and wi tn
relations in tho old Hoosier state.
Fred Cooper said he had not seen his
pame in the paper for some time and was
sorry to say that he had done nothing
great or good enough to get his name
printed, but he was equally glad to re-
mark that he had done nothing bad
enough either, to secure the space to
print his name. So we just remark that
he is we'll and getting along evenly.
The Lamar register., 1903-07-15

Remember that Denning's photo
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PERSUADE VINO PEGUES
" Dejad que los ninos
Sc acerquen q mi"

Dejad que los nifos
Sc acerquen NIP
En- vez de inspirarse todos los hom-
bres en- estaS sublimes pala bras, no fall
tan individuos que piensan de distinta
manera y aconsejau, j bendito Dios la
|fagelacion contra infelices criaturitas:
Sc nos dira que los nifios de Puerto
Rico, sor eXcesivamente vivarachos,
desaplicados, y hasta NAL
|educados inclusive Bueno que /?
Tambien ell tigre, ell leon y Ell juguar
levan su ferocidad hasta el extreme de
devorar al rey de la creacion, al hom-
bre, y este Sc propone someterlos su
voluntad, a SD capricho, y los domestica
y los vence y no Sc olga que para To-
grarlo, hace uso del vigor ,inicamente.
De la misma manera que los sa-
bios aliepistas prohiben el foete en- lcs
|manicomios, convencidos de lue el loco
les un pobre enfermo, asi tambizr. de.
ben 'entcnder los que dirijen 4 esta
pleyade infantil, que mas Sc consigue
del niflo, con la persuaci Y 81 mimo,
que no con las palabras iusoientes, y
empujones y atropellos
No basta ser "rag'ster," es necesario
tamhien unir Jos vastos conocimien-
tos, una exquiSita 1,4lzura. una buena
educacion; y cal1na, mucha calma, pa
ra cumplir CON su deber correctamente
Cada niflp tiene su gusto; algo que le
atrae, que ie entusiasma, que lie doni-
ma; pues, ben: procure el maestro adj
vinarlo, ponga cuanto pueda de su par
te para comprenderlo, y el dfa en- que
conleta ell nif1o una de esas falts no
| lpunibles, como son todas las proceden-
ites de la nifiez, ataquesele por ese "flan-
20" prohibi iendosele sus gustos, sus
ambiciones, sus deseos, y va vereis 81
da provecho el medic que expresamos
Las mujeres y los nifios nos GUSTAV
tanto, que de las primeras no podemos
DIR hablar en- contra, y cuando vemos 4
los segundos, nos scercamos ellos, re-
pitiendo quedos, muy quedos, estas su-
blimes palabras, Dejad los nifios que
vengan a mi"
Un obrero de la prensa.