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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23

never got farther than a quiet spot.
Then he'd stop running and walk up
to the biggest one in the bunch and
hand him the toughest line of talk that
he knew-and he NEW plenty. He
could talk pretty when he liked. having
had the advantage of association with
me, but when he let himself out he
could make bartender blush. Before
the kid had quite got over his surprise
Little Lord Fauntleroy would get in
an uppercut that generally put him to
the bad; then if the others mixed in
there would be a whirl of long curls
and knotty fists and the next thing the
gang would be flying for their lives
with Raimund behind 'em.
81 could tell you of a thousand
cussed tricks that boy genius played
me. There was steady average of
three a day, and the strain began to
tell on me by the time we got started
home. / counted the days and made
up my mind that If | once got him
home alive he'd stay there for all of
me. So it was almost a disappo.nt-
ment when a society woman in Cleye-
land came to me and wanted to engage
him to sing at a musicale she was Civ
ing at her house She had heard Raj
mund sing Angels Ever Bright and
Fair at the opera house, and it had
made a hit with her 1t would have
made a hit with anybody. l tried to
bluff her with the price, but her hus-
band had money to burn and she called
me promptly.
eve drove to the woman's house
and he made the usual sensation.
There was a chorus of Isn't he dear!'
How perfectly sweet he looksl' and so
on, from the women and Raimund took
all their taffy as pretty as you please.
At last it came time for him to sing
and the accompanist went over to the
piano, but just then Raimund got his
eye on a guitar that one of the orches-
ira had and the next minute he had
his hand on it.
If you don't mind he says, III
accompany myself on the guitar He
could play anything, that kid was
going to stop this, but the woman said
oh, do let him, please. So I let him,
That settled IT, too
"singl He sung the toughest rae
you ever heard.
/ | started for Raimund before he got
( through the first verse. but the wom-
ans husband held me back. Let him
( so on he says. This is the first tine
l ever got the worth of my money at
one Of my wlfe's musicales.'
$50 / sat down again and. that young
imp with one eye on me went on with
his song. Well, knew that a. gentle
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23

man was going to get his ear bitten off
In the next two lines, 50 got up and
stopped 1T right there
II led the human flute out and put
him into the cab. | didn't say any
thing to him until / got him into his
room at the hotel. didn't say any
thing then. But didn't need to. He
wore a blouse with leather belt and
| took the belt off him / was glad it
was as heavy as it was and pliable.
don't think ever enjoyed anything
more in my life than | did that little
seance with Raimund 1t was pecu-
liar thing that his voice broke soon
after that His parents claimed that
I broke 1t. I might have ii had used
a club instead of strap"
"He left professional life. them"
queried the listener
Well, he's still a professional" re-
piled Mr.. Bibbers. Il see they've got
him matched against Legs McGinnis
for the welterweight championship Of
the Pacific coast"-Chicago Daily
News.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23
sure Cure for piles.

Itching piles produce moisture and
cause itching, this form, as well as
blind, bleeding, or protruding piles
are cured by DIR. Bo-san kos Pile Rem
edy. Stops itching and bleeding. Alb
serbs tumors. so cents jar at drug
eists. or sent by mail. Treatise free.
Write me about your case. DR.. Be-
sanko, Phila., Pa. For sale by Shep-
herds Pharmacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23
Confessions..of a Priest.

Rev. Jno. s. Cox, of Wake, Ark,
writes, For 10 years | suffered from
Yellow Jaundice. | consulted a num-
Der of physicians and tried all sorts
o, medicines, but got no relief. Then
I began the use of Electric Bitters
and feel that.I am now cured of dis
ease that had me in its grasp for
twelve years" If you want a reliable
medicine.for liver and kidney trouble,
stomach disorder or general debility,
get Electric Bitters. It's guaranteed
by all druggists. Only soc.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23
by t4OADoN HILL.

Year in and year out for 30 years 81
mon Merridew had driven the mail cart
that plies between Thetbridge Junction
and the outlying market town OF Culver
ton
A jolly, ail-fellow-well-met old man
as rule, he had no eyes for ac-
quaintances this night, but with bent
head pursued his course till he came to
the big Diapers shop of Royston & Son.
where he was finally permitted to see the
head Of the firm,
Il made bold to call about my sick
daughter sir, as works here" Simon
began. addressing the older Of the two.
She's mortal bad to-day--not as think
she's really worse. but she's worrying
because the month you gave hes to get
we'll is up and she's not fit to come
back.
The old driver delivered himself
neryously, for he had been warned by
his sick daughter that the appeal would
be useless. Mr.. Royston, senior, was
known as a hard man. devoid Of COM
passion, except when he could deftly
twist it into an advertisement. His an
swer showed that he was not going back
on his reputation.
~ shall do nothing of the sort" he
said. harshly. Miss Merridew is not so
valuable to the firm that can AFFORD to
play pranks with my rules on her be-
half"
ut will kill, my child sir" answered
a. nd
Nonsense" retorted the linendraper.
"She's not the only girl to die for lack
of work-always making eyes at the
men" And for some reason best known
to himself Royston, senior, made very
ugly eye at Royston, Junior, on the other
side of the table. Simon glanced at the
young man porting over his ledger
and put him down as equally heartless--
to work so diligently while Margery
Merrfdew's life was at stake.
IF that is your last word, sir, it is
my Margery's death warrant" Simon
faltered, the tears coming into his eyes.
"oh, yes, it's my last word right
enough, and 1t may save your breath
and my time to tell you that have
written by to-nights post to your
daughter dispensing with her services"
Royston clustered, at the same time
pointing to the door of the counting
house in a manner not to be misunder-
stood.
1T is terrible hard that have to be
the one to carry that letter" he unused.
glancing askance at the Culverton mail
bag which lay at his feet.
He drew the whip across the mares
Ranks, but almost Immediately his
hand frightened on the reins. A figure
had stepped from the hedge. into the
middle of the road right in front OF him.
The moonbeams glinted on the nickeled
barrel of a pistol and pair of eyes shone
from the Sits of a Grape mask. Simon
could hardly believe his senses.
"Pull up, my man, and chuck out the
mail bags" said he of the mask in grufr
tones. suggesting feigned voice. You
see | am armed: | shan't hesitate to
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23

(ghcot If you diao0ey."
one by o5e Simon dropped the bags
Into the road. carefully letting them fail
close to the cart. They had hardly
touched the ground when the robber
singled out the bag stamped Culver
tom and ripping 1t open with his knife
shook out white shower on the high
way. BY the light Of the gig lamp he be-
gan to eagerly scan the addresses on the
envelopes, keeping a wary eye on Simon
the while.
Simon, too, watched the aggressor like
LYNX and presently seized the oppor-
unity for which he had been waiting.
The robber had become suddenly en-
crossed in the address of an envelope,
when with an agility wonderful for his
years the old driver leaped from the
cart onto his back, hurting him to the
ground and sending the loosely held
pistol flying. In a moment the two were
struggling for the mastery, Simon Mer-
ridew with the advantage of being up
permost-an advantage which he used
to pluck off his opponents mask.
well, I'm. blessed If 1t amt the
younger Of the two Roystons," he painted
as the light fell on the upturned fea-
lures. I'm going to hang on to you
now and get you seven years for this"
Il suppose that would be the penalty"
said the young man calmly, Il will do
whatever you wish, Mr.. Merridew, If you
will let me get up and hear what have
to say"
Elated by his victory, Simon permitted
him to rise, but not till he had reached
out and possessed himself of the pistol.
Now spit it out and be done with it be-
fore / drive you to Culvertonpolice sta
tion," he said sternly But Edward
Royston's reply took his breath away.
1--WE have had this rough and tumble,
Mr. Merridew," said the captive, "be-
cause / love your daughter and believe
she loves me. / wanted to stop that let
ter which my father posted to her with
his own hands and was not aware that
you drove the mail cart till after had
ordered you to pull up; then thought
had better go on with it. Believe me,
| had no intention of doing the driver
any harm If he resisted; hoped to carry
the play through by sheer bluff That
pistol isn't loaded.
Simon's tanned visage creased into a
hundred wrinkles, the upper half of his
face seemed to be frowning, but round
his mouth the lines curved and twitched
suspiciously like grin. He spoke not
for nearly minute, for he was trying
to reconcile the dictates of duty with
those of parental affection.
'Aad you found the letter." he asked
suddenly
| had it in my hand when you jumped
and / didn't let 60" said Royston dis
closing crumpled paper in his palm.
Then, my lad, trust you to carry OH.
the rest of the programme" said Simon.
'If you do bunk over that hedge I'll
look the other way, and-and I'll forget
pulled your mask off when I report
the attack on the mail"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23
FoeTUNEIN rruCK FApmINc.

If you are interested in this favorite
branch of agriculture. and desire some
interesting reading matter showing
how fortunes are actually made along
the line of the Illinois Central r. r.,
by northern farmers who are now 10.
Gated in the south. write to the under
signed for Free handsomely illustrat
ed pamphlets and full particulars.
E. A. Richter, TIP A.. Illinois Cent
r. r. SIP Park Building, Pittsburc,
Pa,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23
nsppy. ne.lthfnI childrsn.

Any child can take Little Early
Risers with perfect safety, They are
harmless, never grippe or sicken, and
yet they are SO certain in results that
robust constitutions requiring dras-
tic means are never disappointed.
They cannot fail to. perform their mis-
sion and every one who uses DeWitt's
Little Early Risers prefer them to all
other pills. They cure biliousness.
Sold by G. W. Tabler.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23
what's Life

In the last analysis nobody knows,
but we do know that it is under strict
law. Abuse that law even slightly,
pain results. Irregular living means
arrangement of the organs, resulting
in constipation, headache or liver
trouble, DR.. Kings New Life Pills
quickly re-adjusts this. It's gentle,
yet thorough. Only 25c. at all drug
pisAs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23
GOOD FApmlNe In THE SOUTH.

The richest lands in the world for
general farming purposes are located
along the line of the Illinois Central
r.. r. If you wish these facts verified
write to the undersigned tor FREQ
printed matter and letters from north
ern farmers already located in the
South.
E. A. Richter, T. P. A.. Illinois
Cent. r. r., 521 Park Building, Pitts
urg. Pa.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23
sucklen,s AMIGA salve.

Has worldwide fame. for marvellous
cures, 1t surpasses lany other salve,
lotion, ointment or balm for cuts,
corns, burns, boils, sores, felons, Ill
GERS, letters, salt Nrheum, fever sores,
chapped hands, skin eruptions; .infals
ibie for piles, Cure guaranteed. Only
&c. al all druggists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23

Somebody thinks you are, they think
so nine times out Of ten, because your
expression is good. Beauty of ex-
preston depends largely upon the
teeth. Are yours good and pearly
If not, go to your pharmacist and ask
for Florifoam. A perfume of the
flower with the Peroxide of Hydrogen.
For sale by G. 0. WEAVING Il Co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23
breke into His House.

s. lie Ruinn, of Cavendish, VT. was
robbed of hisT customary health by
invasion of chrome constipation.
When Or. Kings New Life Fills broke
into his house, his trouble was ar
rested and now he's entirely cured.
They're guaranteed to cure, CSC. at
all druggists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23
extremely Unpleasant Condition.

You are probably fond of outdoor
exercise. and indulge in driving, ska
ting or walking, yet each pleasure has
its draw back. You find your hands,
lips and other exposed parts roughen-
ed and chapped by the cold atmos-.
phere. This could be obviated or the
condition cured by Parola Cream.
Instant relief. from the burning SEN
sation. For sale by G. o. Weaving "
Co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23
A Love Letter.

Would not interest you If you're
looking for a guaranteed Salve for
sores, burns or piles. Otto Dodd, Of
Ponder, Mo, writes: suffered with
an ugly sore for year, but box of
Bucklen's Arnica Salye cured me,
It's the best Salve on carte. 25c. at
all druggists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23
RAILROAD.

TRAINS LEAVE HARRISBURG.


No. IS daily at n p p. m. for Cincinnati L0ufr
vile, s.. Louis Connects for Berkeley Springs an
daily.
No. daily Al II 50 p m. for Pi,tsbnrr and Chr
No: Z daily at 30 p. m. for Wheeling. Go umbu
No. daily at lip. m. for Cincinnati, Louisville
-. LOUIS. Connects for Berkeley Springs excepe
No; 3 dai atsIya m for Cincinnati. Louis
and St. Louis.
No. 9 daily at II p. M Tor Pittsburg and clsye
land.
No. 70 daily except sundays at "a a m for Cur
berland and intermediate stations. Connects fe
Berkeley Springs.
EAST BOUND.
No. 10 daily 10 m tor Washington ana Ba
more.
No. at 90 m for Washington. baltimore
Philadelphia and New York. Connecfs for Frederic
except Sunday.
No. daily at 10 90 for ,ws shington. Baltimore
Philadelphia and New York. Connects for LexinR~
ton, Va, and Hagestown except Sunday and FIsl
enck daily
more, Philadelphia and New York.
No. daily at 81 for Washington, Baiti
PhiIadeIphia and New York.
No. 46 daily at u m for Washington, Bali
more, Philadelphia and New York.
No. IL daily "Duquesne l4imi ed OF n ~ N
York.
No I6 daily except Sundays at ia for Frederick,
No a daily except Sundays at 8 Is for Washing
ton and Baltimore ~ d all intermedia stations
Connects for Hagerstown and Frederick.
Express trains all vestibuIed and iumir ate Wish
{. $, SINS, General MANAGE gat.,.. !,
d. B. MARTIN, Mgr, Pass. Traffic. Balto., ~
G. ". sANTMAN. Ticket Agent. Martnsbnxi
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23
The Cause of Many
Sudden Deaths.

kidneys themselves break down and waste
away cell by cell.
Bladder troubles most always result from
q arrangement Of the kidneys and cure is
obtained quickest by a proper treatment Of
the kidneys. II you are feeling badly you
can make no mistake by taking Or. Kilrner' S
Swamp-Root, the great kidney, liver and
bladder remedy.
II corrects inability to hold urine and scald-
ing pain in passing IT, and overcomes that
unpleasant necessity Of being compelled to
go often during the day, and to get up many
times during the night. The mild and the
extraordinary effect Of Swamp-Root is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its won
derful cures Of the most distressing cases.
Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and sold
BY all druggists in fifty-cent and one-dollat
sized bottles. You may
have a sample bottle Of frssfJsy a. s e. ss s
this wonderful new dis hi n
covery and book that ssssss -
tells all about Z, both Home Of swamp Root
sent free by mall. Address DR.. Kilmer & Co.
Binghamton. N. Y. Whsn writing mentor
zeading this generous offer in this paper.
Don't make any mistake, but re remember the name
Swamp Root, DR.. Klmer's Swamp Root, ans the
address Binghamton, N. Y. on every bottle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23
Men OF Oak

Timbers of oak keep the old
homestead standing through
the years. 1t pays to use the
right stuff.
Men of oak are men in
rugged health, men whose
bodies are made of the sound
est materials.
Childhood is the time to lay
the foundation for a sturdy con
stitution that will last for years.
SCOTS Emulsion is the right
stuff.
SCOTS Emulsion stimulates
the growing powers Of children,
helps them build a frra
foundation for a sturdy consti
tuition.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT g. BOVINE. CHEMISTS.
4o9-4i5 Pearl Street, New York.
SOC. and Si.ooi all druggists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-23

Taking Effect su nday. Oct. IL, 1903
HAaERsTowN AND BALTIMORE.
Leave Hagerstown at o5 a. m. 2 10 p. r,
Arrive at Hagerstown ai7 80 a. m. IL 81 a.
and 90 p.
.Fast Mai, the only Sunday train.
Connection at Highned for Gettysburg, Hanover
S2,ing Grove, York, Eastern Extension and pc,1i
on baltimore and Harrisburg Division.
HAGERsTowN AND CHERRY RUN.
Ieavs Hagerstown at 8 % q m, IA anc 8 n
D. m. (daiivl "
Arrive at Aagerstnwn al is a. M, 10 as a. M, enc
10 p on saturday only al 40 p.
HAGERsTowN AND cHAMBERsBvRs
Leave Hagerstown ate 80 a. M, II 90 a. m. and
Arrive at Haaestcwn SOFA. m. os and
p. m.
HAGERsTowN AND sHIPPENsBURG.
leave Hagerstown at II a. and 90 p.
arrive at Hagerstown at OF a. m. and 10 p. al
Leave Hage,stown at 3 40 p. m. Arrive at 40 p.
N, making connection with B. & c. v. R. r. az
Quinsonia to ana fiom Baltimore.
These trains VIII run daily except Sunday.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Leave Hags rst own for Waynesboro and inteimedi-
ate stations at As a. and 90 y. m and arrive
at Hagerstown from Waynesboro and intermediate
points ato 43 a. m. and o5 p m.
The Fast Mail from Balti arriving at Haeers
town at So a. IN. and leaving for Baltimore at IL
p. m. being daily.
For Frederick leave RagerSsor,n at o5 a. and
4i2p m. Immediate connection at Bruceville.
F. M. HOWELL Gen'l. Pass Ast.
B. H. CRISWOLD, Gen'f. Traffic Mgr.
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CUMBERLAND VALLEY RAILROAD
~ IME TABLE.
I'm Emect Nov. 80. 1903.

Trains Mes. ?, s and RIO daily letween H.
gerstown and Harrisburg.
Daily.
Daily except Sunday.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-01-15
m HIS GLORY

ought to beat the end of the body.
This mistake would be pardoDable IL
made concerning some rare bird known
only from skins" but in view OF the
fact that the peacock is one of our com
mon domesticated birds. It is altogether
inexcusable But very little observa-
ton would show that the tail OF this
bird is a quite ordinary kind OF tail; at
all times concealed from view. save
when the bird is moved to make that
wondrous display which has been the
witness against so many OF their ina
bility to interpret what they see. AT this
time. if the observer will hut observe.
he win find that the tail" is used as
a support to the train. as may be seen
in our illustration.
These tail feathers have their bases
covered above and below by certain
long stiff feathers known as the tail
coverts, and Il is the coverts OF the
upper surface which. by their excessive
development. have given rise TO the
train which we are now discussing
The number of feathers comprising
the train. however. is far in excess OF
the number of the tail quilts. and 1t
would seem that their number has
been increased by drawing upon the
back feathers. In consequence. then,
Of the character of this train, il is OBJ
vious that when erected II cannot oc-
cupy the position which is assigned to
il in pictures or stuffed specimens
the end of the body. as though il cor
responded to the tail of the fan-tailed
pigeon. On the contrary, If we turn to
the living bird we shall find that the
whole of the feathers OF the back are
involved in the formation OF this
gorgeous fan. The small highly col
ored metallic and sharply
feathers of the upper back are raised
to form an oval centerpiece and hack
ground for the head; whilst the long
feathers of the tail proper rise up SO
as to stand almost vertically beyond
the middle Of the back-that is 10 say.
so that they entirely conceal the wings
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-01-15
A WOMAN
Masquerades AS a Mao For
Twenty-Five Years.
She Wore Trousers, Swore, Drank
Liquor and Used
Tobacco

Boise City, Idaho, Jan. , Joe
Monaghan, one OF the most noted
characters of this section, died last
night, and when the associates of
the deceased went to prepare the
body for burial they found that it
was that of woman and not of a
man, as it was supposed to be.
Monaghan came to the Rockville
country twenty FIVE years ago and
secured work as a cowboy and
herder. A sure shot, a daring
rider aud a person of more than
average strength and endurance,
on whom the garments and habits
of man sat naturally, there was
never any suspicion on the part Of
a single associate that he was any
thing but what he claimed to be.
Monaghan voted al all elections
held in the last twenty years, paid
poll tax, worked the roads, served
on iuries, swore, drank whisky
and chewed tobacco and occasion
ally joined in the sport OF shooting
up" little town in the foothills b.
way of amusement.
Death came suddenly while Joe
was away on the headwaters OF
Sucker creek, 10 Oregon. with two
companions. These left their
herds AMI throwing the body across
the pony, which had been its own
ers especial pride for FIVE years,
carried 1t back to Rockville. where
the discovery was made All eff
forts to find out who the woman
was or where she came from have
been futile The name would in
dictate that she was Irish, but IL
was probably entirely fictitious, as
she showed not a single irish TRAIT
or feature.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1904-01-15
THE PEACOCK'S TAIL
It Is Not What Most People Sup
pose 1t to Be.
The rail Il Confounded Win the
Train of the Dird-An incxc"s-
able plunder GA the Part
Of MnnS.

II ballot were 10 be taken for the
purpose of determining which was the
most beautiful of the birds, the peacock
would undoubtedly hold one Of the high
est places on the list But this fame
has brought with il a rather unenviable
reputation for vanity. resting. II must
be admitted, on good foundation. Thus
it is that, whether serving as the butt
Of the moralist. or a subject for the arl-
list or the taxidermist, this spoor bird
has been made TO suffer more misrep-
resentation than ordinarily falls to the
lot OF either bird or mortal. Whilst. to
make matters harder. the work of these
detractors not seldom appears to re-
ceive the sanction of the man Of science!
The Misrepresentation we complain
of rests on misunderstanding. II Is
popularity supposed that the magnificent
train of the peacock Is really its tail,
and on this account il is almost iuvaria-
bly,, when represented in the familiar
expanded form. placed where the tall