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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-06
THE
DEALERS
STORY

1901, by R. o. Ac1ey

3 copyright, 1901. by r. o. Acfoey =
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n was one cold night just two years
.gc that I first noticed him. didn't
Tan his name until later. l was deal
-. rm,lette at that table over there, the
..re AZ now, and had had O hard day
ofit-a lot of plungers playing the I'm
n scattering bets all over the table, and
the worst of it the bank was losing
ali the time.
We'll. the crowd had pretty well
skinned Quit was along toward morn
ine-when in walked young fellow
snd staked a big bet. He was well
dressed. tall and slim and fine looking
any way you'd take him, but could
see by bis face and by the way he han
died the chips that he was in some
Find of trouble. We get so we can read
a face pretty accurately-it's part Of
onr business-and felt certain when
Arst looked at that young man that his
closet contained pretty big skeleton Of
SOME kind.
He played for couple Of hours, scat
tering chips all over the table. never
counting bet, and half the time he
would have played against himself If
hadn't fnterfered. What's that? No.
air | can't sit and see a man place
bets that are bound to lose for him,
and then I believe took an interest in
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-06

that young fellow right from the start
Anyway l rather wanted him to win
And he did win. No matter how reck-
less he played he didn't seem able to
lose.
After that he dropped in pretty regu-
lar, always playing in the same listless
way, not even looking up when the ball
stopped and, the strangest part Of 1t.
hardly ever losing a bet.
1t ran along in this way about six
months, and although he didn't show 1t
much each day l could see some fresh
indication of the fast life he was lead
ing. And it worried me a good deal
Not that it's an uncommon thing in
this business to see young fellow go
ing down the line, but somehow this
young man seemed different; just slip
ping along so quiet like, down, down,
all the time. The worst of it was he
seemed to realize it himself, but didn't
care and then any one could see that
he wasn't made for that kind Of life
He had always come in alone, and one
night | was surprised to see that he
was accompanied by young man
about his own age. They both came
over to my table and bought stack of
chips. For some time they played in ST.
lence; then the stranger said abruptly
BY the way, Allen, heard something
the other day about that pretty Bernice
Arthur you used to be so intimate
with"
Aliens face turned shade whittier,
but he answered quietly enough,
What is it?"
You haven't heard? She's to marry
a Fellow by the name of Franklin-im-
mensely rich, they say. The wedding
takes place this fall"
Aliens face had grown as white as
chalk, and his hand trembled as he
suddenly pushed his whole stack of
chips over on the red. l spun the
wheel and he lost. And when he lost
That bet, sir, although I'm not very su-
perstitious, l felt sure his luck would
change for the worse, and it did. More
over, from that on there was a marked
'change in the man. He was dissipating
more than ever.
1t was the last night of the carnival
-they hold street carnival here every
ran. The play had been pretty heavy
all day, but about o'clock, when the
crowd had thinned out, Allen walked
IN. He laid 500 bill on the black and
IN low voice said: my last dollar.
Black l live. Red-well, why not?
'Cnance has decided the fate Of far
greater thiffra ns8ttK ktttas- p
l rolled the wheel. The little ball
rolled around the groove, We both
watched # tp breathless silence, Know
ing the man as did. felt sure his life
nung on the chance. He had come to
the end % his rope and staked all, Sud
oenly and with sharp click the little
oail struck the diamond. bounded and
roiied on. struck again, then GUIDED into
tne black, only to be thrown out again.
roii partly around the Wheel. then set
tie down. +Twenty-one. fed..s he had
losti y
for moment he stood there, look.
ing straight ahead. then, with a laugh.
turned and walked down the stairs.
IN my life | have played for some
pretty high stakes. but never before
nave l rolled the wheel when thought
human life was at stake. i followed
Iirn' resolved If possible to prevent his
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Notice.

To whom it may concern:
Notice is hereby given that on an,
after November l, 1903, all coal will b.
sold for cash only. This rule will ap
ply to all alike.
If LEWISTON FUEL & ICE CO.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20
THE season of catching cold is upon

THE season of catching cold is upon
! us. The cough and the sncezc and
nasal twaug are to be heard on
every hand. The origin of chronic
catarrh, the most common and dreadful
of diseases, is Il cold.
This is the way the chronic catarrh
generally begins. A person catchescold,
which hangs on longcrthan usual. The
cold generally starts in the head and
throat. Thcnfollowssen Sitivencssofthe
air passages which incline one to catch
cold very easily. At last the person has
a cold all the whilesccmingly, more or
less discharge from the nose, hawking,
splitting, frequent clearingofthe throat,
nostrils stopped up, full feeling in the
head and sore, intiamcd throat.
The best time TO treat catarrh is at
the very beginning. A bottle of Peruna
properly used never fails to cure n com
mon cold, thus preventing chronic
catarrh.
While many people have been cured
of chronic catarrh by a single bottle of
Peruna, yet, as n rule, when the catarrh
becomes thoroughly fixed, nor than
one bottle is necessary to complete n
cure. Peruna has cured eases innnmer-
able OF catarrh Of twenty years'stond-
ing. 1t is the best, il not the only
internal remedy Tor chronic catarrh in
existence.
Butprcvcntion is far better than cur
Every person subject TO catching cold
should take Pcruna at once at the
slightest symptom of cold or sore
throat at this season of the year and
thus prevent what is almost certain to
end in chronic %catarrl.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20
MARTHA WASHINGTON

were disappointed. Whilst our hus-
bands and brothers are examples OF pa
triotism,' she would say to her country
women, we must be patterns OF indus
try She did not hesitate to wear q
brown dress and a speckled apron when
receiving fastidious and elegant Wis
itors at Morristown. 1t was said after
ward that she acquired her inveterate
habit of knitting in her zeal at Valley
Forge to relieve the barefooted men
around her. On every fair day she
might be seen walking through the rude
streets of the town of huts with a basket
In her hand. Entering the hut of a SER
geant, she found him dying on a pallet
of straw, his wife beside him In the an
guish of final separation. She minis
tered to his comfort with food prepared
by her own hands. Then, kneeling, she
earnestly prayed with her sweet and
solemn voice for the stricken couple.
All day long she was busy with these err
rands of grace, or in the kitchen at the
stone house, or in urging other women
to lend a helping hand, And when she
passed along the lines of the troops she
would sometimes hear the fervent cry;
God bless Lady Washington or Long
live Lady Washington Well, indeed,
might the men feel that they could fight
to their very last drop Of blood with q
commander whose wife, who was for
merly the belle and leader of her set
among the danes and damsels of Vir-
ginia, was not ashamed to be seen darn
ing his and her own s%tockings!"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20
BRIDEGROOM WAS NERVOUS.
lie Thought the larson WaA in Toe
Big a Hurry for the We'd
ding Fee.

TT. Rev. DR.. Leighton Coleman. Dish.
op OF Delaware, told the following story,
says the Philadelphia Telegraph, to some
friends III town whom he was visiting re-
Gently;
"A young man came up to me one day
with the remark: Bishop, ! want you to
marry me on next Wednesday.
"'All right; III marry you
"'Well, | want the church bell to ring
ayes, you can have the bell rung.
"'Well, | want the organ TO play
"fAll right, you can have the organ.
"'And | want everything else anybody
ever had at a church wedding
"'lou shall have it..
well, the night came, the bell rang,
the organ played, the church was crowd
ed, and everything went off as the young
man wanted it. When the ceremony was
over the young couple waited, instead OF
leaving the chancel, So ! held out my
hand. shook hands with the bride, and
then held out my hand TO the bridegroom.
lie had his hand deep in his trousers
pocket, and as | stood with my hand out,
he said, somewhat impatlently, and IN a
tone that could be heard all over the
church:
"'l'm getting the money out Just as
fast as | can.
Then everybody in the church giggled."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20
ANCIENT EGYPTIAN JEWELS.


Some Of the most remarkable Egyp-
tian jewelry ave- discovered has re-
Gently been %unearthed, The date as
signed is as remote as 5000 B. c., but
the workmanship in gold and jewels
is marvellous. In exploring the tomb
of King Ter it was found that the
tomb had been entered for robbery
at some remote period and that the
plunderers had broken off the arm OF
the mummy quietly and hidden it in
a crevice in the wall-perhaps on be-
ing discovered or alarmed-and had
never returned to remove 1t, says the
New York Herald.
On taking off the wrappings Prof.
Petrie found four magnificent brace
lets of gold, with amethyst, turquoise
and lapis lazuli in varied and elegant
adjustments. The gold work was
peculiarly fine and delicate, though
the metal was soft and pure. appar-
emily with no hardening alloy, The
stones were beautiful and very strik-
ingly and peculiarly arranged.
A number of amethyst beads of the
richest and deepest purple, about a
quarter of an inch in diameter, are IN
the possession of Mr.. Edward Aver,
of Chicago. He obtained them from
Dashone, Egypt, they being from the
treasures in the tomb Of Princess
Merit, daughter of Amenhotep H., OF
the twelfth dynasty.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20

Buffalo, n. y, Feb. l~5.-Physicians
have accepted Dodd's Kidney Pills as the
standard remedy for diseases of the Kid.
neys and kindred complaints. X. If. Dun
away, NJ. D., Of Benton, ILL.,, says:
'Dodd's Kidney Pills cured me of Dia-
betes after everything else had failed and
| was given up to die. | have since pre-
scribed them in my regular practice for
every form of Kidney Trouble and have
never as yet known them to fail"
Jesse l.. Lines, NJ. d., st. John, Kan.
sas, says
i prescribed Dodd's Kidney Pills for
the little daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Bride of this place who suffered from
Epileptic fits following Scarletina; results
were miraculous; | have never seen any
thing like it,
Leland Williamson, NJ. d., Yorktown,
Ark, says:
"Dodd's Kidney Pills are the best medi-
cine | know OF for all forms Of Kidney
Disease. | believe in using the remedy
that relieves and cures my patients,
whether ethical or not. and | always pre-
scribe Dodd's Kidney Pills and can testify
that they invariably accomplish a perma'
nent and perfect cure OF all Kidney Com
nlaiuts
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20
VERY EASY FOR HER.
90, so Good nj Figures, But the Prob
lem Was just One of
Her Kind.

A "woman's reason with all its tradl'
tional lack OF logic, came out m an anus
ing fashion at a recent dinner party IN
BROOKLYN. relates the New York Times.
In the course of the evening the CONVEX
sation driited around to those odd little
mathematical bits of the llow-old-is-Ann
variety. when one of the company, with
explanations that the next problem would
not be a very difficult one, questioned as
follows:
III a bottle and a cork together cost
sllO. and the bottle cost a dollar more
than the cork, how much did the cork
COST"
Almost instantly one Of the ladies was
ready with the answer:
'NEhy the cork cost five cents aad the
bottle Sl.O5. That's too easy
The lady's husband, familiar through
wear, of experience with her woeful lack
Of skill in figures, looked up in astonlsh'
ment. A.,
Heavens" he exclaimed. How did
YOU come to get that so soon:
> "NVhy. my dear, . was the reply 'eorks
always cost i've cents, don't they!'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20
Early Celebrations
TINE origin of Washington's birth
day as a holiday is stated as fol

udy dS d IOlludy ls Slhttsi dS lo4-
lows: on February 22, 1888. a
number of gentlemen met in a New
York tavern to celebrate the great gem
erals birthday. They then agreed to
assemble in future on that day, cele-
brating IT with odes and toasts, Wash
ington's as~cendancy shortly after to the
presidency gave a new zest to the AN
nual,' so that in time it becarae general,
and finally grew into a legal holiday"
the people demanding it from a custom.
The first public celebration of Wash
ington's birthday occurred on February
II, 1884, and the anticipated occasion
was thus alluded to by the Pennsylvania
Packet Of February II, same year:
"Wednesday last being the birthday
of his excellency, Gen. Washington, the
same was celebrated here by all the true
friends of American independence and
constitutional liberty. with that hilarity
and manual decorum attendant on the
sons of freedom. In the evening an en-
tertainment was given on board the
East India ship in this harbor, to a very
brilliant and respectable company, and
a discharge Of 10 cannon was fired upon
the joyful occasion"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20

Montague, Mass.
FOSTER-MILBURN CO, Buffalo, N. Y.
Gentlemen,-I heartily wish those
who are suffering from backache and
disturbed acton OF the kidneys would
try Doan's Kidney Pills. As was the
case with me. they will be more than
surprised with the results. have been
troubled for years with my spine. l
could not lie on either side. Spinal
cramps would follow, and words could
not explain the agony which | would
endure. While in these cramps ! could
not speak or move. but by making
a great effort after the cramp had
left me | could begin to speak aud
move a little, but my whole back was
so sore and lame that | could not even
have my back bathed for some time,
My nerves were in a terrible state. /
would rather sit up at night than go
terrible backaches. | consulted physi-
clans. but got only a little relief for the
time being. Seeing your advertisement,
my mother urged me TO try Doan's
Kidney Pills, After using one box |
was better, and have ever since been
on the gain. | have no backache and
no cramps now, and feel like a new
person. My nerves are better and
know my blood is purer. Words can-
not express my thanks to you for what
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20
FOR FACIAL BLEMTSHES.
A Few Remedies aId Suggestions for
the Improvement of
the skin.

To remove yellow stains from the
face, first dry an ounce of rose leaves,
add half a pint of white vinegar and
let ii stand for eight or ten days; then
drain off the vinegar and add to it half
q pint Of rose water, Apply with a
sponge and allow it to dry on the face,
advises American Queen.
Stains on the neck caused by a black
or colored ribbon can be removed by
bathing in borax water in the proper
ton of a tablespoonful to two quarts of
water, and by wiping the neck with a
lotion composed of m ounce of acetic
acid, two ounce of glycerin and three
ounces of rose water. If the stain be
deeply dyed, a little lemon juice in wa
ter will be effectual.
The diet is usually responsible for a
red face. In such cases drink nothing
hot, but take cooling drinks. such as
lemonade or tea, cooled, but not ice
cold. Use neither very cold nor very
hot water on the face. Luke warm wa
ter Is better.
A daily walk of at least two miles
will improve a pale or sallow skin. The
walk should be brisk, the breathing
deep and the exhalations slow.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20

had n good appetite but my food did
not nourish my system. ! had come
down from l4o to about 70 pounds in
weight. | now feel that | am well OF
all my troubles. Mrs. A. Snedeker.
Send f~orfrce book on catarrh, entitled
winter Catarrh," by Dr.. Hartman.
"IIcalth and Beauty" sent free to
women only.
Ifyoudo not derive prompt and salts.
factory results from the use Of Perunn.
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving n
full statement OF your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President OF
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, o.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20

An Atclison man tells the Globe about
his uncle, an Irishman, who sudden.
" became rich. The first thing he did
was to buy the best pew in the church.
When Sunday rolled around the lrishman
walked grandly down the aisle, carrying
a silk hat and elegant overcoat. lie
found two strange women occupying his
pew. Come out" he said, imperiously.
The women were very much shocked, and
walked out, their heads hanging in shame.
Nov, then, ladies'" the lrishman said,
"oblige me by walking back. ! Just want
ed to show you who owned this pew"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20
The Cheerful View.

Joel Grump-Well, see our boodlin'
common councils gone an voted 5000
fer Washington birthday doin's-an-
other sheer waste O. good money.
Hiram Pond-Mebbe it'll turn out a
lucky investment, Joel, like three
a ago, when the cannon busted
an killed four on 'em. Judge.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20
A Fathers Protection.

Father, il is as essential for you to
provide a safeguard against that night
iiend to your children, Group, as to their
hunger. Taylor's Cherokee Remedy OF
Sweet Gum and Mullen will cure cough,
Group and colds.
At druggists, Csc, Soc, and SlW a
ho.tlo
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20
Martha Washington

good and prominent women in

DOIn EHBIaNu anu AIItTICa 70
the call for nurses during the late Span
ish-American and South African wars.
This brings to mind the kind and help
full attitude of Martha Washington dur
ing a critical period of American his
tory, long since happily superseded by
the good feeling, based on mutual I'M
derstanding, that both countries now
seek constantly to foster. William Per-
rine tells the story:
Martha Washington was then %
years of age, and those who went to the
camp and expected to find her arrayed
in the gowns which they had supposed
would be worn by the generals wife
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20

Some men, said the quoter, ARE born
great, some achieve greatness S. And
the great majority" interrupted the cynic,
"belleve they com under both of these
heads, philadelphia Ledger,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20
To Wash china SILK presses,

China silk dresses may be quite success
fully washed. Remove all spots with ben
zine. Then wash in warm soapsuds, rub
bling between the hands; rinse through
not rub the soap on the dress. Wiring as
dry as possible, wrap in a sheet or clean,
cotton cloth and when partially dry, iron.
ELEANOR II. PARKER.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20
The U. s. Dept. Of Agriculture

gives TO Salzer's Oats its heartiest en-
dorsement. Salzer's New National Oats
yielded in 1903 from $50 to 800 bu. per
acre in 30 different States, and you, Mr..
Farmer, can beat this in 1904, il you will.
Salzer's seeds are pedigree seeds, bred up
through careful selection to big yields.
Per Acre.
Salzcr's Beardless Barley yielded III bu.
Salzer's Home Builder Corn. 800 bu.
Speltz and Macaroni Wheat. 50 bu.
Salzer's Victoria Rape ......... 10000 lbs.
Saller's Teosinte, the fodder
wonder ............ ........ .l60, 900 lbs.
Salzer's Billion Dollar Grass. $4,000 lbs.
Salzcr's Pedigree Potatoes. So. 1000 bu.
Now such yields pay and you can have
them, Mr.. Farmer, in 1904.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20

Dingdong-Dld you try that cigar l
gave you yesterday?
Biffbang-Yes; but 1t didn't deserve
a trial.
Dingdong-Why, what do you mean?
Biffbang-It should have been
lynched.-Cineinnati Enquirer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20
Music OF the spheres.

Mrs. Gusher-Don't you think my
daughter has a heavenly voice?
Mr.. Weercigh-Wcll-er-it certainly
sounds unearthly.-Woman's Home Com.
panlOn
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20

Remember, Johnny" said his elder
ly uncle, that actions speak louder
than words"
Sometimes they don't" objected
Johnny, when mammals spankin' me
can yell a good deal louder than she
can spank. "-Chicag Tribune.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20
His disappearing Pulse.

My exclaimed the doctor, you've
hardly any pul,e to-day
well, don't you remember, doctor, re-
plied the patient. YOU took it when you
were here Yesterday y'--Yonkers Statesman.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20
Society ImnroNement.

Miss Summit-How that young Mon
roe girl has improved
Miss Palisade-Hasn't she? Why, |
can remember when she was such a
modest little thing.-Town Topics.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20

that | thought |
would try it and
see what it would
do for me. My
case is an old one
and | have none
of I h n C t e
symptoms o W,
because | have
had the disease
so long that had
none of the aches
and pains, but n
general rundown
condition of the
whole b%ody-sore
1850 and throat
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20

They tell us how George Washington
Made truth his constant mission.
He must have missed a lot Of fun
BY w "goin' iish!n'."
-MashIngtOn Star.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20
A Possibility.

do you believe that George Wash
ington never told a lie?"
TITS possible. He never was much Of
a business man, anyway Chicago
Post.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20
Giving and Receiving.

Goodman-Do you ever think of the
good old saying that it's more blessed
to give than to receive?
~Pugsley-Yes, when I've got the box
ing gloves on ! do,-Vogue.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20

"yNhat is the difference between the
northern and southern shores of Long Is
land!' "Ou one sue you hear the sea
and on the other you see the Sound
Princeton Tiger.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20

Mrs. A. Stedcker, Gainesville, Ga,
writes:
IL saw that your catarrh remedy,
Peruna, was doing others SO much good,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20

introduced by the L. S. Dept: OF Ayr,
1t is a tremendous cropper, yielding IN
good land 50 bu. per acre, and on dry,
arid lands, such as are found IN Mont,
Idaho, the Dakotas, Colo, etc, 1t will
yield from 40 to 60 bu. This Wheat and
Speltz and Hanna Barley and Bromus
Inermis and Billion Dollar Grass, makes
il possible to grow and fatten hogs and
cattle wherever soil is found.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20

I!cjack-"You don't really imagine that
girls actually propose sometimes, do your
Tomdik-"Well all ! know is that this is
leap year, and some girls are getting mar
ried who never got married before. =
Town Tnnics
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20

Washington each year reminds us
That 1t really Is sublime
To, departing, sink your Ratchet
In the cherry-tree Of time.
Puck.
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SEND 1Oc IN STAMPS

and this notice to the John A. Salzer SEED
Co., La Crosse, Wis. and you will &c.
their big catalog and lots Of farm seed
samples free. *. H.
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JUST SEND 10c AND THIS NOTICE

to the John A. Salzer Seed Co, La Crosse,
Wis, and they will send you free a sample
of this Wheat and other farm seeds, to-
gether with their great catalog, alone
worth $4,000 to any wide-awake farmer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20

Did she tell you the number of shoe she
wears" ooh, no; just the number she
tells people she Cincinnati Times
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-20
Rheumatism's killing Pain

left in quick order after taking 10 doses of
DR.. Skirvin's Rheumatic Cure in tablet
form. % doses for 25c, postpaid. WIS.
DRUG co, La Crosse, Wis. TX. L.]