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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-07-03

"Now, President Roosevelt's let
ter" remarked the Womanly Wo-
man, SHOULD make us think"
"Yes," replied the self-centered So
ciety woman, "I've been thinking
how nice it would be If we could only
start a movement to make storks
fashionable for hat trimmings. -
Philadelphia Post.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-07-03

"Did you sell Mrs. Stuckumgood
that piece of goods and guarantee
the colors to be fast?"
"Why, ye-yeyes sir. Wh-wh-what's
tn matter?"
Nothing, only she's developed pal
pitation of the heart trying to catch
'em since they started to rum
Baltimore News.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-07-03

"say, pa" queried little Johnny
Bumperniekle, whats sudden
riches2"
"Sudden riches, my SON." replied
the old man, ''is something that keeps
man busy lodging the people who
formerly tried TO dodge him."-Cin-
cinnati Enquirer
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-07-03

ooh, I wouldn't put it. so brutally as
that. There arc better ways Of ex-
pressing your opinion Of him."
"How, for instance?"
swell, you might say that he's the
kind of man who's likely to have the
simple inscription on his tombstone;
He blew out the gas Chicago
Post
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-07-03

"The nearest doctor is miles away,
isn't hep"
''Yes; but the cemetery is right
handy. Chicago Post.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-07-03

"How many handsome pieces of fur
niture the doctor hasl"
eyes; 1 suppose they were left him
by his patients. Brooklyn Life.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-07-03

"Are you doing anything for your
cold?"
81 sneeze whenever it wants me to-"
IN. Y. Journal.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-07-03

Tramp-If We don't call de dog off
III bite himl-Chieago journal.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-07-03
Your Tongue

II its coated, your stomach
is bad, your liver is out OF
order. Ayers Pills will clean
your tongue, cure your dys--
pepsla, make your liver right.
Easy 70 take, easy TO operate.
15e. An druggisis.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-07-03


Wife (with newspaper. to husband)
Here IS another foreible temper
ance lectures Reads) Young Spill
lers got into a boat and showed out
into the river and MS he was intoxi-
Gated he upset THE boat fell into the
river and was drowned Now, sir
fadarc hr hus'and) II he had
not drunk whisky he would not have
lost Ills ice.
= Husband Let me see. He fell into
the river didn't he?
Wife-oi course lac aid.
"Didn't die until he fell imp"
flames, sou are positively silly.
OF course. he didn't die until he was
drowned"
"lhen II WAS the water that killed
him. STRAY Stories
The Conciusion lie Reached.
The dog had been chasing his own
tail for quarter Of an hour.
Papa" quoth Willie, "what kind
of dog is that?"
"A watch dog, my SON." responded
the parent.
Willie pondered a moment.
"Well" he finally observed, "from
the length Of time it takes him to
wind himself up think he must be a
Waterbury watch dog."-Town and
Country.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-09-19
$50 you know her?' said Captain

$50 you know herr" said Captain
Burton.
Her brother is a chum Of mine," ex-
planned Miller. II haven't seen her
since she went ITO Virginia to school
i've years ago. l never would have
recognized her in the world. My Lord,
she's simply regalv'
Il haven't had the pleasure of meet
Ing her," said the captain, "but I've
heard lots about her from the BOYS
who go to Bishops. They say she's re-
markably clever - recites, you know,
and takes off the plantation negro to
perfection. She's a great favorite with
Major Middleton, who doesn't often
take to the frying size. She has been
a big drawing card out at Bishops
ever since she came. The boys say the
house overt1ows every evening. Are
you going to speak to her?'
IF l get good chance" said Ray
burn, his eyes on the couple as they
disappeared in the ballroom. Il don't
like to go in looking like this, but she'd
want to hear from home"
"Oh, l see." said Burton. "Well.
you'd better try it before the grand
march sweeps everything before it."
AS Miller entered the ballroom Pen
rose was giving Adele seat behind a
cluster Of palms, near the grand piano,
around which the German orchestra
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-09-19

to tell you how happy you made them
all. When I read mothers description
of their return home that night-how
she went round looking at each object
and touching it that she might realize
1t was hers again. and how father sat
up till past midnight talking incessant-
ly about it, and all the droll things Un-
Gle Abner said-I cried and laughed by
turns. longed to see you, to tell you
how l felt about what you did, and yet,
now that I'm with you, all say seems
utterly weak and-inadequate."
1T seems wonderfully nice to me-"
Miller declared. II don't deserve any
thing, and yet-well, like to hear you
talk" He laughed. "Whether l de-
serve it or not, could listen to you
for week on a stretch"
In truth Rayburn Miller had never
In all his varied social career become
SO suddenly and startlingly interested
In any woman. 1t all seemed like a
dream, and most delicious one-the
gay assemblage, the Intermittent
strains of the music, the touch of the
stately creature on his arm, the per-
fume Of her flowers, her hair, her eyes,
He suddenly felt fearful Of the passage
Of time, the leaving Of his train, the
approach Of some one to claim her at
tention. He could not explain the spell
she had thrown on him. Was it be-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-09-19

mo. I do not" she said. flushing a
little and yet smiling agreeably.
"Well. l call that good joke" Pen
rose broke in. with a laugh. as he
greeted Miller with familiar slap on
the shoulder. why, Rayburn, on my
word, she hasn't talked Of anybody
else for the last week. and here she"-
"You are not Rayburn Millerv' Adele
exclaimed, and she stood up to give
him her hand. Yes, have been talk
ing Of you, and it seems to me | have
thousand things to say and. oh. 50
many thanks"
There was something In this impul-
sive greeting that gave Miller a delec-
table thrill all over
"You were such a little thing the
last time saw you," be said almost
tenderly. Il declare, you have changed
so, so remarkably"
She nodded to Penrose, who was ex-
cusing himself, and then she said to
Miller, Are you going to dance to-
night?'
He explained that be was obliged to
take the train which left In a few
minutes.
He saw her face actually fall with
disappointment. The very genuineness
Of the expression pleased him inexplica-
bly,. Then l must hurry" she said.
''Would you mind talking to NE a little
while?''
Nothing could possibly please me 80
much" said he. Suppose we stroll
around"
She took his arm, and he led her
back to the rotunda overlooking the
Office.
$50 you are Rayburn Mfller!" she
said, looking at him wonderingly. do
you know, have pictured you in my
mind many times since mother wrote
me all about how you rescued Us from
ruin. Oh, Mr.. Miller, could not in q
thousand years tell you how my heart
filed with gratitude to you. My moth.
er goes into the smallest details In her
letters, and she described your every
word and action during that transac.
ton In your Dtllce. cDudd tell just
xhers her eyes 1l1ed ana her throat
ehoksd mp By her Quivering handwrit.
hg. declare. looks1 N .yo0 AZ q
mt q king ua1h nnlimitsd powee. II
were Z man, I'd rather use my brain
to help suffering people than to be
n4de president Of the United States
81 . 4
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-09-19

and be a mere figurehead. You must
not think | am spoiled by all this gilt.
ter and parade down here The truth
is. l heartily despise it. I wanted to
be at home bad when I got that let.
ter that | cried myself to Sleep"
"You must not forget That your broth.
er conceived the PLAN" Miller protest.
ed, land that only
ooh. yes, l know Alan thought of it,
she interrupted. but without your ex.
perience and tirmness it would have re-
NAMED in his dear old brain till the
Lord knows when. The idea of their
being in debt was slowly killing my
father and mother, and you came to
their relief just when they were IN
able to bear it any longer. I'm so glad
you thought of borrowing that money"
Just then young man half a. head
shorter than Adele came up hurriedly.
"Oh, here you are!' he exclaimed in q
gasp of relief. 1--WE been looking for
you everywhere. This is mine. you
know-the grand march. They are all
ready"
Adele smiled pleasantly. II hope
you'll excuse me from it, Mr.. Tedcas.
tle," she said. 'I've just met a friend
from home. I want to talk with him,
and"--
But, Miss Bishop, r.
II asked you to please excuse me,
Mr.. Tedcastle."l Miller saw her face
harden as If from the sneer of con:
tempt that passed over it II hope II
will not be necessary for me to explain
my reasons in detail until have 4 lit.
tie more time at my disposal e..
!"Oh, certainly not, Miss Bishop
said the young man. red with anger
a. he bowed himself away. -:. j.
Whats society coming to-" Adele
asked Miller, with a nervous little
laugh. docs a lady have to get down
on Der knees and beg men-little jump
ingjacks, like that one-to excuse her
and to pet them into good humol
when she has good reason to change
her mind about an engagement? That'i
sort Of slavery don't intend to en-
tsr. z. 6
Hou SERVED him right" Baid Miller
who had dn1ssH resented the ,E0uns
mxnss chfldish tlupetuosity ma EEL
HE aRapping him for HID 'impeTfinence
Adele shrugged her hne shoulders
Lets not waste any more time talk
inx about him. " she said. Il was going
S
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-09-19

which rebelled against being made
much Of. would have appeared to bet
ter advantage In q street costume.
"Oh, Adele" she cried eproachfuIlv-
what do you mean? Do you know
you have mortally offended Mr.. Ted
castle? He had the march with YOU"
And / asked him as favor to ex-
cuse me from it," said Adele simply.
Il had just met Mr.. Miller, who is to
leave on an early train, and wanted
to talk to him about home. Have YOU
been introduced? My cousin, Miss
Bishop. Mr.. Rayburn Miller"
Miss Bishop bowed indIEerently and
looked as If she still saw no justifiea-
ton in the slight under question.
I'm awfully sorry" she said reprov-
1ngly. "Mr. Tedcastle has been as
nice to you as he could be, and this is
the way you show appreciation for it.
l don't blame him for being mad, do
you, Mr. MillerY'
I'm afraid I'd be prejudiced wit
ness" he smiled, "benefiting as am by
the gentleman's discontinue; but real
~ can't think that any circumstances
could Justify man In pressing lady
to fill an engagement when she chooses
not to 90 so for any reason Of hers
Il knew you'd say that" said Adele.
IF anybody has right to he offended
1t is /, for the way he has acted
without waiting for my full explana-
ton"
"Oh, that Is high and mighty course
that will do better for novels than real
life." disagreed Miss Ida Bishop. The
young men are badly spoiled here and
II we want attention we've got to HUI
NOR them"
"They shall not be spoiled by me-"
declared Adele. why" Struggling her
shoulders contemptuously. III had to
run after them and bind up their
bruises every time they fell down I'd
not appreciate their attentions. Be
sides, Mr.. Tedcastle and his whole ilk
actually put me to sleep. What da>
they talk about7 Driving, pet dogs.
flowers, candies, theater parties and
silly bosh generally. Last Sunday
Senator Hare dined at uncle's, and aft
er dinner he and were having really
a wholesome sort of talk, and l was
respecting myself-well, a little like I
am now-when in TRAPPED Teddy. with
his hangers on. OF course l had to in
troduce them to the senator, and felt
like a fool, for he knew they were my
company and it was impossible to
keep them quiet. They went on with
their baby talk just as If Senator Hare
were being given an Intellectual treat
OF course there are some grown up
men in Atlanta. Blu: they are driven 10
the clubs by the swarms of little TEL
lows. There comes Major Middleton,
one Of the old regime. He may ask
me to dance with him. Now watch.
II he does, I'll answer him Just n I
did Mr.. Tedcastle, and you shall $50
how differently be will treat It"
The major, handsome man OF pow
erfnl physique and 4 great shock oe
curly iron gray hair, approached Adeie
and with low bow held out his hand
I'm after the next dance, my dear
J Continued On page 10.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-09-19

~
IA action Rayburn Miller went
aGSS=S to Atlanta on business for
As4&SJ one of his clients, and while
there he incidentally called at the Of
fees of the Southern Land and Timber
company, hoping to meet Wilson and
learn something about his immediate
plans in regard to the new railroad.
But he was informed that the presi-
dent of the company had just gone to
New York and would not be back for
q week.
Rayburn was waiting in the rotunda
Of the Kimball House for his train,
which left at 10 o'clock, when he ran
across his friend, Captain Ralph Bur-
ton Of the Gate City guards. a local
military company.
"Glad to see you," said the young
officer "Did you run up for the ball?"
what ball is that?" asked Miller
II am at the first Of it,
"Oh, we are giving one here in this
house tonight" answered Burton. who
was a handsome man Of thirty-five,
tall and erect, and appeared at bis best
In his close fitting evening suit and
light overcoat. "Come upstairs, and
I'll introduce you to a lot of stran-
gers" :
Cant" Rayburn told him. 1--WE
got to leave at 10 o'clock" - >
well, you've got good hour yet"
insisted the officer. Come up on the
next floor, where the orchestra is. any
way, and we can sit down and watch
the crowd come in - d
Miller complied, and they: found
seats on the spacious floor overlooking
the thronged Office. From where they
sat they could look through several
drawing rooms into the ballroom be-
yond. Already considerable number
OF people had assembled, and many
i couples were walking about even quite
near to the two young men. 49, IT.. 5 b
by Georgev' suddenly exclaimed
Miller as couple passed them. "Who
10 that stunning looking blond7 She
walks like q queen" :. .*. q
'tWhere7' asked Burton. looking in
the wrong direction. ST E
why. there, with Charlie Penrose." =
.Oh, that one" said Burton, trying
g think, Il know as well as I know
anything, but her name has slipped
my memory. Why. she's visiting the
bishops, On Peachtree street Miss
Bishop; that's It 4
Adele little Adele7 Impossible!"
cried Rayburn. And I've been think
tng of her % Z child IN these years.' : s
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-09-19

~ zee .toas assss u sodtchtn' Oratrs door,"
he 00id. go d
1usosshe was his frient,s sistr and 30
astnmdingiy pretty. trunk ard 5sensi.
bic. aorscould It Be that
His train Of thought was broken By
the approach Of Miss Ida Bishop,
Adde'S cousin, rather plain girl, who
! with her scr1wny nsck and scaut hair.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-09-19
~ WILL ~. HANbEN
Author Of "Westerfelt''
CHAPTER XVII.

CHAPIER XVII.
n 1BOUT a week after this trans.
a4I action Rayburn Miller went
1GSssssI to Atlanta on business for
}&29&&J one of his clients, and while
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-05
JEFFERSON PARK
IS POPULAR
A Goodly Array of Guests and
Many Pleasures to Amuse
Them.
Especial to The Tinles-Dispatch,)

t JEFFERSON PARK HOTEL, July A.
DR.. and Mrs. II. st, George Tucker were
most charming additions 70 the party AZ
Jefferson Park during the past week,
Mrs, Tucker has lived in virginia COM
paratively short time, but she mas maze
a most favorable impression on the people
and is much admired for her courtesy
and affa Utility.
Miss FLORENCE Holbroke. from. Chicago,
has in her Marty four Very clever and
attractive young ladies'; namely ~ Misses Iss e.
Celia Hefter, Ada B. lohnson, MAY f'eas'
lee and Florence r. Leibensteln,
b Mrs, j. A G. Chandler ana enlioren'
of Richmond, arrived on Inesday, ~
Chander's two fine boys recelve much az,
tention from the guests. GMidren are
rather scarce, there being only three Bits
At present everything defers to the
School of Methods It would pc an anus
Ing sight 10 many scholars 70 see tnelE
digni1ed school teachers going through
the many drills and exercises they,lhe s!a
selves are used to In school Work-stand
Ing in line for Rotations. l1or instance
and asking permission to speak.
/, One of the most popular young tau!es
here IS Miss Lois Leonard, or Hanlptsoil,
Ma Miss or Leonara Is ne ethbs5r a %h
eompleXSion of rare clearaess h,s she er has
MaVy brown hair and deep dug EYES yt.,;
she entertains the crowd WIN aellshttus
songs and dances to perfection
Miss Elsie Boykin possesses O. peau'''
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-05
WHITE TAN DECAPITATED
4 Fire in Alexandria Damages the South
ern Freight Depot.

Especial to the IlmeS-D lSpdtCll.)
ALEXANDRIA, VA. July 4.--Ihe de-
capitated body Of white man who was
subsequently found to be Richard j.. Pat
ton, of Washington, was discovered early
this morning" between the rails of the
Pennsylvania Road at St. Asaph, milo
north of this city. IIe had been struck by
q freight train about 2 o'clock this morn
Ing The remains were brought to tins
U,ty BY order of Coroner Burre!l, VINO
tleemen an inquest unnecessary. 1t was
thought that the man had become Wearied
from walking and had laid his head
oil tho rail. He was twenty-five years OF
sea and unmarried. Last night he started
from his home IN Washington to go to
Fredericksburg, Va. to spend the Fourth
with his father.
A verdict of murder In the second degree
with the punishment fixed at eighteen
years in the penitentiary closed the trial
pf Thomas Blandheim (oolored) shortly
before midnight Friday in the Corporation
Court The Court granted suspension
of Judgment until some day next week.
when the motion for a new trial will be
srgued. The GOODNESS and indifference of
The prisoner throughout the case excit-
I'd much comment. 1t Is said that the
Strenuous efforts of Blandheim's attor-
leys, Messrs. Lewis II. Machen, Harry
b. Cation and r, G. Il, Moncure, saved the
prisoners neck.
Fire this morning badly damaged the
freight warehouse Of the Southern Rail-
road hare, also injuring quantity Of
freight.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-05
NANSEMOND POLITICS
Judge kiIby TO Run for Common
wealh's Attorney.

SUFFOLK, VA, July A ripple Of
interest spread over political circles to-
day when the announcement was made
public that Hon, w. j. Kilby, county
Judge. would oppose Colonel r. y. Hol-
land for States Attorney.
Judge Kilby has been on the bench
for many years, and has made capable
ofncial, Colonel Holland. too, has had
undisputed possession of his job for a
long time, and 1t was not known until
last night that he would have g contest.
Judge IIilby will vacate the bench the
first of 1904, in time to take Prosecut-
ing Attorneys place, should lie be elect
ed
For the first time in many years the
attendants at Isle Of Wight County
Court next Monday must take along
their own goods II they would drink.
Isle of Wight is one of the places for
whose dryness the Mann bill is respon-
sible
The Isle OF Wight Democratic Ixecu-
tive Committee will meet on Monday to
decide concerning the details of the
coming primary There is an abundance
of candidates, most Of whom VIII come
To court where they Will have an on
portunity TO touch hands with a large
number Of voters.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-05
THE CULPEPER
HORSE SHOW
The Exhibition the Most Sue
cessful in its Exist
enCe.
fFrom STAFF Corresuondence.)

CULPEPER, VA. July o-day saw
the close of the Culpcper Horse Show and
Racing Exhibition. which was both from
a financial standpoint and in regard to
attendance, the most successful In it's eX-
istence. The exhibition of all kinds of
horse flesh was fine and the racing, de-
spite the heavy track. which a hard
shower had made. was far beyond the
usual. The following summary shows the
winners:
Half-bred colts-Iady Of Quality IN.
T. Holiday, Jr," won.
Best half-bred. suitable for breeding
! hunters-Gold Dust u. 3. Simpson,"
won; Alice NJ. y. r. Lewis" second.
Horse In harness, all round action. con-
formation and style-Nannie Brown III.
o. Lyme won; Volunteer "Robt. Cook"
second; Tom, &c. ]. Rixey," third.
Best pony under IA hands--Dixey, &c. e.
England" won; Black Beauty, "E. +.
England" second, two entries.
RoadstersDo &C. j. Rixey."
won; Tom, &c, j, Rixey," second. two en-
tries.
Horses Harncss-Polock. wv. T. BY
waters" won Minnie. y. W. Parr,"
second. two entries.
Park hacks-Robin Adair. "Mr. and Mrs.
Blair Johnson" won; Helen Gray, H O..
Lyme" second: kentucky Cardinal, ~.
B. McComb," third.
Green hunters--Wlnston. Morris & JOS
line" won: Cracker Jack. IS. r. Smith"
second: Meadow Plume. Mrs. c. II.
Hurkamp." third.
|. Hunters and Jumpers-Hornplpe, Mrs.
Chas. II fIurkamp," won; Torch Light,
James d. Hail. second; Marie, II, NJ
Luttrell," third,
Ladies' hunters-Crackcr Jack IS, r.
Smith," won; April Fool WIN IT, Ran
dolph," second; Winonah. Mrs Blair
| Johnson third.
For fastest animal In Culpeper or ad'
joining counties. trotter and PAGER IN
harness, 500 offered by z. j. Rixey, pres
!dent OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, IS II.
Chapman" won; Henry Shepherd, "Chas
Il. Hail." second; Sally. &c. j. RiAey,
! third.
Free for al-Thad II. r. & p. w
Wells" won. Fire Escape, Robert Ball.
second; Lemoine. "Dr. James Kerr" third
Hurdle race, free for all-I4ida Wood
lands, "Hurkamp & Bondware," won
Hurry Up, Up. " Portner." second; Nc
l.emore, "P. " Porner," third.
Free for all-Thad. y. r, G. o. w
Wells" won; Lady, Byrd Fletcher" Sec
ond, Baritone. "P v. Portner," third.
Steeplechase for hunters-Duke of Grass.
land won, Chas. o'Malley second, Con.
fictfng Evidence third. Lepda stumbled
at first jump, throwing hen rider,
WALTER EDWARD HARRIS,