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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-08-02
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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-08-02
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-09

uniform; and this, under the circum. stances, was enough to stop any boats crew. Then they fell to again and pulled ashore. When the boat was beached one of it's occupants, rough ly dressed man, sprang ashore and walked cautiously towards Mander; then he gave great shout.
 "Heigho, heigho!" he cried, "and Mander, this is youl"
 Then there Mas great hand-shaking and many words.
 Excuse me, sir," said the man, raising his hat to Dickory, 'it is now more than two years since have seen my friend here, when he was marooned by pirates. We were all on the sane merchantmen, but the pirate took me along, being short of hands. got away at last, sir Gall the time ad- dressing Dickory instead of Mander, this being. respect to his rank), "and shipping on board that brig, sir. I begged it of the captain that he would drop anchor here and take in water, although cannot say 1t was needed, and give me chance to land and see if my old friend be yet alive. I knew the spot, having we'll noted 1t when Mander and his family were ma rooned."
 This is great day for your friend and his family But you must not lift your hat to me, for I am no officer"
 For long time, at least 1t seemed ! so to Dickory, who wanted to run to the cave and tell the good news, they all stood together on the sands and talked and shook hands and laughed and were truly thankful, the men who had come in the boat as much so as those who were found on the island. It was agreed, and there was no dis cussfon on this point, that the Mander family should be carried away in the brig, which was an English vessel bound for Jamaica, but the happy Man der would not ask any of the boats crew to visit him at his home. Instead, he besought them to return to their vessel and bring back some clothes for women, if any such should be included in her cargo.
 'My family" said he "are not in fit condition to venture themselves among we1i-clad people. They are, indeed, more like savages than am I myself. !" 'I doubt" said Mander's friend, eff the ship carries goods of that descrip- ton, but perhaps the captain might let you have a bale of cotton cloth, al- though I suppose" and here he looked little embarrassed.
 'sOh, we can buy it," cried Dickory, taking some pielss pf gold from his
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ready to trust him.
 Dame Charter" she whispered, I've must do it or never see them again."
 So, when they had talked about it for quarter of an hour, 1t was agreed that they would sail with Capt. Ichabod
 When the sloop Restless made ready to sail the next day there was fine furry in the harbor. Nothing of the kind had ever before happened there. Two ladies and most respectable old gentleman sailing away under the skull and cross-benes! That was alto- gether new in the Caribbean sea. To those who talked to him about his quixotic expedition, Capt. Ichabod swore-and at times, as many men knew, he was 8 great hand at being in earnest-that if he carried not his passengers through their troubles and to place of safety, the Restless, and all on board of her, should mount to the skies in a thousand bits. AL though this alternative would not have been very comforting to said passengers if they had known of 1t, it came from Capt. Ichabod's heart. and showed what sort of man he was.
 The anchor was weighed, the sails hoisted and, amid shouts and cheers rom a dozen small boats containing some of the most terrible and bloody sea-robbers who had ever infested the face of the waters, the Restless sailed away-the only pirate ship which had, perhaps, ever left port followed by blessings and goodwill; goodwill, ale though the words which expressed it were curses and the men who waved their hats were blasphemers and cut~ throats.
 Away sailed our gentle and most respectable party, with the Jolly Roger floating boldly high above them. Kate, looking slxyward, noticed this and took courage to bewail the fact to Capt. Ichabod.
 He smiled While we're in sight of my Brethren of the Coast" he said, "our skull and bones must wave, but when we're well out at sea we will run up an English flag, if it please you"
 eTo Be Coutinued).
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Copyright l9O2. by D. Appleton Co.. New York.

press into its depths as far as you can. There is nothing there to be afraid of, and no matter how frightened you are, press into its most distant depths. You sir, will remain with me, or would you rather escape? If it Is a pirate ship. 1t may be Blackboard who has returned"
 Mot so." cried Lucilla. ''it is a mer- chant vessel, and they are making straight for the mouth of our stream.
 "I will stay here with you," said Dickory, "and stand by you, unless may help your family seek the cave you speak of"
 "No, no" said Mander, they don't need you, and if you will do so we will go down to the beach and meet these men; that will be better than to have them search for us. They will know that people live here, for my. canoe is drawn up on the beach,
 "Is this safe7" cried Diekoryi would 1t not be better for you to go with your family and hide with them? I will meet the men in the boat"
 "No, mo-" said Mander; If their ves- gel is no pirate, I do not fear them. But will not have them here" Now, after Mander had embraced his family, they hurried away in tears, the girl Lucilla casting not one glance at Dickory. Impressed by the impulse that it was the proper thing to do, Dickory put on his coat and waistcoat and clapped upon his head his high cooked hat. Then he rapidly followed Mander to the beach, which they reached before the boat touched the sand
 When the man in the stern of the boat, which was now almost within hailing distance, saw the two figures gun down upon the beach, he spoke to the oarsmen ard they all stopped and looked around The stop was oc- easioned by the slght of Dickory In his
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-09
Pigeons and Doctors.

Country physicians in many ins tanees have adopted the use of pigeons as r es- sengers. A physician raises loft Of car riers, and when he visits a patient four or five miles away he carries with him g basket containing one of his birds. IT dangerous symptoms arise in the night or the following day the pigeon is re- leased with message. Some phs sicians with long country routes carry half s dozen or more of these pigeons or their rounds and leave one at each place. A daily report of the different cases can thus be obtained by pigeon service. This service has also been extended on large western farms. Some farmers receive daily reports of the markets from the city in this way when there are no tels- phone or telegraph wires to send the mes- sages. All that Is required Is trip to the city once fortnight to carry back the birds and some one in the city to write the reports and release the pigeons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-09
CHAPTER XIV.
 IUCILLA'S SHIP
25k sls Eas Y z

s " SOON as Dickory had
 left of his cooked hat
 and his gold-embroi- dered coat, the little girl Lena had ceased to be afraid of him, and the next morning she came to him, seated lonely-for this was busy household
 and asked him if he would like to take walk.
 It was about the middle of the after noon, and Lena had dropped asleep |beneath the tree where Dickory and |her parents were conversing, when suddenly there rushed upon the little group a most surprising figure. At the first flash of thought Dickory SUD- posed that a boy from the skies had dropped among them, but in an instant he recognized the face he had seen above the bushes. It was Lucilla, the daughter of the house! Upon her head was n little straw hat, and she wore a loose tunic and pair Of sailors trousers, which had been cut of and were short enough to show that ner feet and ankles were bare. Around her waist she had belt of skins, from which dangled string of crimson sea~benns Her eyes were wide open, |her face was pale. and she was trem- |hlfng with excitement.
 what do you think" she cried, not |enriz.g who was there or who might look at her. There's ship at the spring, and there's a boat rowing ecross the bay. A boat with four men |In ftI'
 All started to their feet.
 "A boat" erred mander, with four mAa Aa sAs nuR my dear to the cays.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-09

l pocket, being coin wnlcn Blackboard l had furnished him. swearing that his first lieutenant could not feel like a true officer without money in his pock- ct; take this and fetch the cloth if ! nothing better can be had' Thank you," cried Mander; ''my wife and daughters can soon fashion it into shape"
 When Mander and Dickory reached the house they did not stop, but hur- ried on towards th@ cave, both of them together, for each thought only of the great joy they were taking with them
 Come out! Come outl'' shouted Mander, as he ran, and before they reached the cave it's shuddering in- mates had hurried into the light When the cries and the tears and the en- braces were over, Lucilla first looked at Dickory. She started, her face flushed and she was about to draw back; then she stopped, ana advancing held out her hand.
 ''It cannot be helped" she said; anyway, you have seen me before, and suppose it doesn't matter I'm a sailor boy, and have to own up to it. did hope you would think of me as young lady, but we are all so hap py now that that doesn't matter Oh. fatheri" she cried, "it can't be; we are not it to be saved; we must per- ish here in our wretched rags"
 Mot so," cried Dickory, with bow: ''Ive already bought you a gown, and I hope 1t is pink"
 As they all hurried away, the tale of the hoped-for clothes was told; and al- though Mrs. Mander wondered how gowns were to be made while mer- chantman waited, she said nothing of her doubts, and they all ran gleefully. Lucilla and Dickory being the fleetest led the others, and Dickory said: Nov that have seen you thus, shall be al- most sorry if that ship can furnish you with common clothes, what you wear becomes you so."
 "Oho!" cried Lucilla, that's fine flattery, sir; but am glad you said it, for that speech has made me feel more like woman than have felt since I first put on this sailors toggery."
 In the afternoon the boat returned, Mander and Dickory watching on the beach. When it grounded, Davids, Mander's friend, jumped on shore, bearing in his arms pile of great coarse sacks. These he threw upon the sand and, handing to Dickory the gold pieces he had given him. said: "The captain sends word that he has no time to look over any goods to give or to sell, but he sends these sacks, out of which the women can fashion them selves gowns, and so come aboard. Then the ship shall be searched for stuffs which will suit their purposes and which they can make at their leisure"
 It was towards the close of the af- ternoon that all of the Mander family and Dickory came down to the boac which was waiting for them.
 Do you know" said Dickory, as he and Lucilla stood together on the sand, that in that gown of gray, with the white sleeves, and the red cord around your waist, you please me bet ter than even you did when you wore your sailor garb?"
 "And what matters 1t, sir. whether I please you or not?"
 CHAPTER XXVI.
 CAPTAIN ICHABOD.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-09
Hoax Caused Her Death.

Recently an old woman at Clinohy. France, wae told that she had won S20,- 900 in Spanish lottery. Later she found she had been hoaxed and the shock of the disappointment killed hes instantly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-09

and high complacGnce. WEaI ngure he would have made among the fine folks who were her unele's friends in Kingston and in Spanish Town!
 But all this was over now. With his own hand he had told her that oncs
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what ms wsnssA.

A policeman told Greenwich (Ion. don) magistrate that the prisoner "cs1ne post till he went past. as it kept non j, ing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-09
25 Iterr1S at Half Price or
 Less For Saturday.

ChiIdren's Waists, l23c FROM 25c. Florodora Soap, fine white Toilet Soap, 3c A CAKE, 9 for 25c, from Sc cake. Ladies fast black Hose. Sc FROM lOc. Handsome Merccrized Pillow Tops, 0c FROM l0c.
 Grandpa Wonder Tar Soap, Sc FROM Sc.
 Any bunch of Flowers in our store lOc A BUNCH, have been 25c to 75c a bunch. Ladies PercaIe Wrappers, trimmed and tucked, 40c FROM O8c.
 Ladies fine Satine Skirts, mostly black, ruffled, corded and tucked, $l.OO EACH from $2.OO to $2.75 { 100 lbs Mixed Candy. Sc POUND from lOc.
 Mems Suspendcrs. regular price l0c, IOc Mems Silk Teck. button on Tccks, String, puff and Four-in-hand Ties, regular price 25c; IOc EACH.
 Silk button on Bows, regular price lOc, 5cEACH.
 25 pieces extra fine Cretonnes and Silkolines, regular price l5c; 0c a YARD. All linen hand drawn Fancy Collars. regular price 25c; l0c EACH.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-09

had sailed from King ston with high hopes and a gay heart. and before she left she had written to Master Newcombe to express her joy that her father had given up his un- lawful calling and to say how she was going to sail after him, fold him in her forgiving arms, and bring him back to Jamaica, where she and her uncle would see to 1t that his past sins were forgiven on account of his irrespons1- ble mind, and where, for the rest of his life, he would tread the paths of peace and probity. In this letter she had not yielded to the earnest entreaty which was really the object and soul of Master Newcombe's epistle. Many kind things she said to so kind a friend, but to his offer to make her the queen of his life she made no answer. She knew she was his very queen, but she would not yet consent to be invest ed with the royal robes and with the crown.
 And when she had reached Belize, how proudly happy she had beenl She had seen her father, no longer an out law, honest though in mean condition, earning his bread by honorable labor. Then, with a still greater pride, she had seen him clad as noble gentle man and bearing himself with dignity
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-09

5. 25 pieces new all silk Veilings, regular price 25c, lOc A YARD 6. Black Brush Braid, regular price 7c a ysrd; Sc A YARD. '. punches White Tape. pieces to bunch, in all 10 pieces, FOR Sc. regular price Oc. 8. 50 dozen, mostly large sizes, mems percalc and m adras Shirts, cut full and well made in every detail. Soc goods anywhere, FOR 20c EACH. 9. 25 dozen bleached Sheets. 72 90, well made. regular pride 55c each, 30c EACH. 70. 25 dozen pair White Ruffled muslin Curtains, 23 yards long, regular price soc; 20c A PAIR, IL 10 pieces all linen Table Damask, 68 to 72 inches wide, regular price 75c, 45c A YARD. P. No 40 all silk Neck Ribbons, plain coIors regular price 25c; AT IOc a YARD B. Ladies all linen Collars and CufIs. lc from l5c for collars and 25c for Cuffs. A. Ladies black silk and satin Belts, 0c EACH, from 25c. $. Ladies' black silk and satin Belts. extra handsome gun metal buckles and trim-
 mings, 25c EACH FROM soc.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-25

Well ii against the rules. said the driver, and
its got to stop 1t distractS the attention OF the
horses from their work.
Il shall talk as much as | please. returned the
General. You have no business to make such
absurd rules.
It's nv bus said the driver. and can make
what rules l please. l agreed take YOU from the
station to Miss Fla>iocks but didn't agree to haul
your conversation up, Its too heavy"
How the dickens | get it there then: -
demanded the General.
You should have sent ii by freight, said the
bus driver. That's the way Mr.. and Mrs. Noah
from Arkville did. Six OF small talk were de-
livcrcd there for them last night. "
Well, | didn't know" said the General. and
it strikes me its pretty mean piece OF business for
YOU to object now. | don't walk to
Miss FlaNilocks, and l don't want to leave my
versation behind where somebody else come
along ard lind it. mention the embarrassment
OF going to a reception without any.
You can borrow some from one OF the monkeys. "
said a solemn-looking old Ragbabv that sat oppo-
site. They've got chatter to burn
But, put in the General, beginning to cry, Il
ma-1nade th-this c-c-conversation especially fffor
this occasion
oh let him take it, Mr. Driver >" said Jnmv-bov,
sympatheticaly taking his handkerchief and
gently removing the tears from the Generals
check
The driver scratched his head for a moment. Well
he said, its against the rules, but if he'll pay ten
cents ton carriage, why, wei let it 60
There's two tons OF 1t, sobbed the General,
and We only got five cents.
We'll, I'm sorry, but l can't help it" said the
driver. That's the best | do for YOU.
Take five cents worth with you and spread it out
thin when you to it." said the Ragbaby,
who seemed to be sensible sort of person. A
thousand pounds of talk is enough for the average
reception anyhow, unless you want to talk somebody
to death. "
The suggestion appeared to be a most happy
one, and satisfactory to everybody. General Blue
face paid the driver the driver remounted the box,
and they off but all OF them depressed by the
quarrel that not another word spoken until the
bus drew up in front of the station again.
Mercy" cried Iirnrnv-hov, they all turn',ed
out. Cant get away from this old depot"
What do you want to get away from it fors'
demanded the driver. Its tirst-class station,
warranted not to crock or fade.
Well l for to go to Miss Faxilocks
reception, said Jinlrny-boy, You were to drive
me to her house"
We'll | have, said the driver. There it is right
the strect-tlns is I'm allowed
| ran a lot of guests at the last reception,
they make me stay over here now.
But what did YOU take that long ride for
demanded Jimmy-boy.
For nothing" returned the driver That's
fer he added, handing Iimmy-boy piece of pink
paper. That permits you to walk the street
without extra expense. So long Hope you have
a good time - and off drove Mr. Busnan whistlng
as happy bird
Turning his eyes across the road. Jimmv-bov saw,
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-25
I q

all Why should pay fare Just for the purpose
OF using my return ticket: Perfect nonsense
You'll have to get of then, said the conductor.
pulling the engine rope. " You can't ride on this
train without a ticket, see:
Very we'll. - said the Goliwog rising with great
show OF dignity. Only III tell you one thing If
| get off here. ] II walk back home. Understand,
You won't catch using rude railroad as this
a second time, and you people will never see that
return ticket again SO thcrci"
Saving which, the offended Gollwog drew himself
up haughtily and left the train. The last limmyhoy
saw of him he trudging his way back the
ing-point The little traveller would have been much
amused bv this incident it for his fears for
himself, for he realized that he too in danger
OF being put Of since he more provided with
a ticket than the Golwog had been.
I'm afraid III have to get off too. Mr. Conductor,
he said. 81 haven't any ticket either. "
''You> No. Stree said the conductor respect
fully. Il wouldn't dare ask you for a ticket. We've
just made you President of the road.
Me-" said Jnmy-boy.
Yes. " said the conductor. The engineers and
the brallcmcn and Just held meeting up in the
baggage-car, and decided that liked your looks
well enough to elect you President
But what do have to do:" asked Iinmv-bov
Ride the road free. raise the salaries every
months, and give day off occasionally, said
the conductor You'll find it easy job, except
the riding on thetrain part. That's likely to be dis
agreeable when it Cnders.
When it what?" asked inlmvbov.
When it cindcrs, - answered the conductor. Some
DAYS have frghtful cindcrstorrs, and if you get
peck two of EN- in your eye 1t spos the scenery
dreadfully
At this point the train which had started up again
after the departure of the tiollwog a sudden
stop.
Last station All OUT" cried the conductor.
And Iinmv-bov descended from the car. Why
he cried in anna cmcnt, this is the station
started from, isn't it
YES said the conductor. We have only
station this railway, and have make it do.
But I'm lust where | was before | got aboard
persisted Jmmy-boy.
"Of you are" laughed the conductor.
Where did you expect to bc, Don't you know what
road this is, Look
The conductor pointed a huge sign the sta
ton, which Iimmv-boy read as follows: Circular
Grand Trunk Railroad to Nowhere.
Free bus to the reception, Free bus to the
reception" somebody hawled out, before limmy-boy
had time to express his surprise
Come Jimmv-boy get aboard it will be
before you get there, whispered the voice OF Billy
Me the Toynan.
Seems to l amt doing anything but jump
into and wagons, said rnmy-boy as he climbed
into the omnibus. Don't you get anywhere
in this place."
"Slcncc" roared the omnibus driver turning
around and glancing at Jmmybo How do you
expect to get anywhere if YOU talk, This load
is heavy enough for the horses as it is. without
your filling the bus up with remarks If YOU
must talk stick your head out of the window and
drop YOUR observations somewhere along the road "
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-25

10 IL / YOU
mind him, Jim
mv-bov. said
a squeakv little
voice alongside
OF him which
an investigation
showed to bc
that of General
Blucface. the
Commander in
Chief Of the Toy
land National
Tin Guard. He
thinks Just be-
cause he drives