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The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-11-26

nobleman refined In his horse and look
ed back down the valley at the blazing
stealing. which now filed the hollow
| with its radiance.
1--WE will walt here till Angus over.
takes u.s." he said. This bonfire may
collect some of the moths, and it's bet
ter travelling three than two"
We've not far to CO." said Arm
strong, land that's a blessing, for I'm
on long jaunt in the morning and
would be glad of my bed as soon as
may be-
Where are you Off tor" asked the
earl indifrerently, gazing anxiously
down the road for a sight of his fol-
lower, who was not yet visible.
Armstrong replied with equal nom
chalanee, ''Oh. I'm just, away for Ok
ford TO carry message from Lord
TraQuafr to the king of England"
''Whatr' cried his lordship, nearly
starting from his saddle In amaze
ment.
Surely my talk before these cuddies
did not mislead you I'll take your
message through and bring you back
an answer, If the things possible, but
cannot have those fools potterin9 and
whispering in the matter. They must
know nothing OF my going. You Will
meet them two days hence, accept
whomsoever they propose and let him
biunder along to rebel gallows 1t
Will be one blockbead out Of the way,
and then wise folk can DO their bit
travels unmolested."
But how can send papers, with
him when they'll be IN your pouchr'
Indeed, and that they will not be.
This nights work compels one to a
change of programme I shall carry
DO papers with me. II you let me read
them III remember every word though
they be as long as the Psaims. I'll
repeat them to the king with as few
slips as any man in the realm II you
have a password or sign, or II you
can tell me some incident that only
You and the king know OF, which will
assure him that am from you, every
thing else will be plain plodding. Itwould
be folly for me now that Cromwelps
spy is on the gallop to carry a line Of
writing that bears relation to politics.
IN be arrested before I'm mile be-
yond the border, so my chance Of get
ting through will depend on the search
they make. II they find nothing it is
likely they'll let me go, and 1 must
manage to get back as best I can j
There's no sense in being hanged for q
spy the first day set OUT
Armstrong, you're q hero,s said Ira
quar-. You shall read the papers to-
night and look over them again In the
The important matter IL to |
get the kings commission back to US.
All. here is Angus with his sack, 80
Wen say no more until we reach the !
castle"
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-11-26

my, but by the other route he would
| have more chance of Bargaining about
cattle and thereby giving color Of
truth to his statement that he was an
innocent Scots drover, anxious to turn
an honest penny. When questioned by
an officer he could then say he had en-
deavored to deal with So-and-so, and
later investigation would prove the
fact. But to an observer he bore the
attitude Of q stranger who had lost
his way. This was evidently the con-
clusion arrived at by an object hid
den in the hedge which had proved
his nights lodging. The object spranr
out across the ditch with suddennesa
that made the horse start and snort In
alarm, to be soothed by the gentle pal
of it's riders hand. for the imperturb-
able Armstrong seemed surprised al
nothing that took place The Object
had tho wild. unkempt appearance OF
one who habitualy slept out of doors.
His long and matted hair, emaciated
face and ragged beard, no less than
his tattered clothing. or covering rath.
err. made up OF odds and ends of vart
jus costumes, formed a combination
by no means attractive. He heid in his
hand. Erasped by the middle, a long
stick. somewhat taller than himself.
MY gay gentleman" he cried cheer
fully, will you pay the price Of FOOLS
adviceY'
you haven't given me any"
THE advice all depends on what you
for 7 a<
I'll show you my wares. We differ in
this, that I'll take whatever you give
me. but you can take my advice or not,
as you please Il
The horseman threw him a coin,
which the object clutched In midair
with great expertnsss and examined
eagerly
Thank you, gay gentleman The ad-
vice is to turn your fine horse end for
end and get back among the fools of
your own kidney. We are always safer
among our own kind
Are there any cattle for sale mere
aboutf l see none in the fields"
II sometimes sell cattle myself" said
the object, with cunning look
1T does not seem a very prosperous
business, then Where do you get your
stock r.
AOh, pick 1t up on the roads. You'll
find no cattle on the way to Carlisle.
The country Is swept bare in that di-
rection. But l can lead you to a fine
herd If you make it worth my while"
In which directionr'
Down this way. Come along. Are
you after any particular breedr'
NO Anything there's money In"
You're just like me-. said the Va.
grant, with a laugh, as he strobe of
down the unfrequented road. The OBJ
5ect walked with incredible speed,
laughing to himself now and then. and
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-11-26
CHAPTER XII.
NHE night after he left Traquair's
castle Armstrong slept on Scot
tfsh soil. busy with hts task of

castle Armstrong slept on Scot
tfsh soil, busy with his task of
memory. Then he burnt the
rotes in the fire that cooked his supper.
It was scarcely daylight when he faced
the clear and ripping Esk. and after
crossing the stream to fell English
ground" he halted his horse on the
southern shore and cast long look at
the hills OF his native country as one
who might be taking farewell OF them.
Then with sigh he turned 10 bis task
and ssnt no further glance behind.
Arriving al a forkfDg OF the road
both branches tending south. he paused
ana pondefed, Which should he taRef
lie knew them equally well. The main
road LED 10 Carlisle and 10 dine OF
peace would have been preferable. The
Other less direct would probably car
~ him farther ip these uncertain
ulnss' The country showed no sign Of
ue devastation of ciYil wer unless a
was ne phnenoe % . population aud q
deserted condition of tho thorough.
fHFes 1Aef he could Avoid contact
MN ihe parliamentary forces wa iln
possible Nhlelefnf road NJ took, ana
'pe question noW demanding solution
we nQl Az meeh ~ alrposlon as
rNn'h'y ven Npl' N hNpg Qp no
NN,l'Hhh eprQNnlV Nlth ~ CFQu
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7NF Carlisle f4p|f lgomlaea uas
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The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-11-26
CHAPTER x.

CHAPTER x.
"EEEULL." cried TraquaiE. 1--WE
wv have been talking of you,
w my man. and we have some
employment Tor you If you
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-11-26

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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-15
Yellow Creek.

The South Penn s John Hetfner
is now drilling at about 1900 feet,
and if no accidents occur will be
in the Berea sand before the hOll-
days. This well is nearly one
fourth of mile ahead Of develop
ment- and, Of course, the natural
interest is shown, as it is some
what of wild cat.
The Frank Cox No. l is drilling
at about 800 feet, as is also the
Richards No. 5.
The Bub Richards No. 4 came
in last week and is good for 40
barrels. This well is about 600
feet northwest of the A. H. Jack
son No. 5, which is said to be the
best well in the upper field. On
the same farm the South Penn s
No. 7 is due in the Berea.
There has been great scarcity
of water in the field. Upham and
Rahlston company's Steve Webb,
the Ann Oil company's Mathews
No. 3 and the same company's
Lonnie Snider wells are now shut
down for water.
There was a mistake in the re-
port that Thomas johnson No. l
was a rank buster. 1t has shown
up to be a nice gas well.
On the Jumbo Wilson farm the
South Penn and Soliday came in
about 40 barrels a week in the
Maxim, and just east Of this well
is the Garanty's M, M. Sommers
No. 6, which came in last week
and is good for 80 barrels a day.
On the Mary johnson farm the
South Penn & Thomas Moore well
is drilling at about 1000 feet. This
well will be watched closely, as
there are many who think it will
60 far toward showing the north
side development Of the field.
Arrangements are being made
to build rig for the Garanty Oil
company's Bub Richards No. g.
This well is east of the A. H.
Jackson No. 5 about 800 feet.
About 600 feet north Of the
Jumbo Wilson No. 2, the South
Penn & Soliday are making prep
arations for building a rig on the
D. G.. Reese farm. This is a north
side well.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-15
Fight Will Be Bitter.

Those who will persist in clos
ing their ears against the contin-
ual recommendation of DR.. King s
New Discovery for Consumption,
will have a long and bitter fight
with their troubles, if not ended
earlier by fatal termination. Read
what T. R. Beall of Beall, Miss,
has to say: Last fall my wife
had every symptom of consump-
ton. She took DR.. Kings New
Discovery after everything else
had failed. Improvement came at
once and four bottles entirely
cured her." Guaranteed by D,
A. Henderson,, druggist. Price,
soc and 81. Trial bottles free.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-15
@-@-@-@-@-@-@-@
s. ADJUSTMENTS. q
@-@-@-@ -@-@-@-@
Here Tonight.

Rachel Goldstein," melo-
drama that has attained phenom.
email popularity because OF Its
truth to life and fidelity to nature,
will be presented here tonight.
The characters are all local types,
such as one meets on the streets IN
a great city every day. One of
the humorous perSonageS IN the
play is Mike O'Hara, an Irish i'm
migrant who has all the native
wit of a son of the old sod, and
all the impulsive generosity and
kindness of nature which are COM
monty accredited to the people of
the Emerald Isle. In direct con-
tract to him are YiddiSh charac-
tiers. The difference in racial
traits and temperament are clev-
erly denoted by the author, The
odore Kremer, whose studies from
life are always based upon careful
observation. At the Auditorium
tonight.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-15
Grip Quickly Knocked Out.

"Some weeks ago during the Sc
we're winter weather both my wife
and myself contracted severe
colds which speedily developed
into the worst kind of la grippe
with all its miserable symptoms, "
says j. S. Egleston of Maple
Landing, Ia. "Kness and joints
aching, muscles sore, head stop
ped up, eyes and nose running,
with alternate spells of chills and
fever. We began using Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy, aiding
the same with a dose of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets,
and by its liberal use soon COM
pletely Knocked out the grip"
These Tablets promote a healthy
action Of the bowels, liver and
kidneys which is always benef-
cial WHEN the system is congested
by a cold OF attack Of the grip.
Fer sale by Hill Brss.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-15
BROUGHT TO LIGHT.
Sistersville People Receiving the
Full Benefit.

There have been many cases
like the following in Sistersville.
Everyone relates the experience
Of people we know. These plain
straightforward statements will
do much toward relieving the suf-
fering Of thousands. Such testi-
mony will be read with interest
by many people.
j. F. Straight, machinist, Of
Baltimore street, Moundsville,
says: "When 1 went to drug
store for Doan's Kidney Pills my
back was aching similarly to other
attacks which had occurred from
time to time in the past. When
they were in the acute stage it
hurt to stoOp, and morning after
morning my back was so lame
and stiff that | could not move
without incurring extra suffering.
Doan's Kidney Pills gradually re-
duced the aching until it finally
disappeared. l know of others
in this vicinity who have obtain
ed undoubted results from the use
of this valuable preparation"
For sale by all dealers; price so
cents. -Milburn company,
Buffalo, n. Y, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name-Doan s.
and take no substitute.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-15
This Will Interest Many Men.

B. j. Longwell, the Wheeling
publisher, says that if anyone af-
fiicted with varicocele or are
weak where perfect men are
strong, will send their address to
him at Wheeling, W. Va, (send
no money! he will direct them to
a perfect cure. He will tell you
how he was cured after years of
search for relief. Hundreds have
tested this with success. Write
today. 4.21-d&w.tf
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-15
IA Trip to Africa. 4"

Taken into the jungleS of dark
est Africa and treated to some
thing out of the ordinary, those
who had the pleasure Of seeing A
Trip to Africa are free to admit
the excellence of the attraction.
1t is brimful of musical. excel
lence, and altogether is a series of
surprises. John Larkins heads
the company of thirty artists of
color whose ability has been rec
ognized in all the big cities of the
East since the season opened.
There is one number on the pro-
gram which is sufficient attraction
to draw a full house. 1t is that
famous song that has made such a
hit in New York this season,
"Shame on You" The others,
and there are plenty of them, are
hummers. A Trip to Africa is
worth the while. 1t will be made
from the stage of the Auditorium
next Monday night.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-15
Beware of Counterfeits.

"DeWitt's is the only genuine
Witcr Hazel Salve," writes j. L.
Tucker of Centre, Ala. II have
used it in my family for Piles,
Cuts and Burns for years, and
can recommend it to be the best
Salve on the market. Every fam
lily should keep it, as it is an in.
valuable household remedy, and
should always be kept on hand
for immediate USE" Sold by A.
R. Corbett.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-15
HILL Bros, DRUGGISTS.
Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the
shareholders of the First National
bank of Sistersville, w. Va, for
the election of directors for the
ensuing year, and for any other
business which may properly
come before the meeting, will be
held at the Banking House on
Tuesday, January 10, 1905, be.
tween the hours of II a. m. and
Up. m. A. q. JACkSoN,
Palm Vice President.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-15
Bad BREATH, like
A BAD CHARACTER
sr;nS, Social ostracism and SufferinSia
the Ksenest Degree.


Popularity Is hard to gain-easy to lose.
Keeping ones breath sweet and nee
from disagreeable odor Is paramount.
Dyspepsia and indigestion bring social
estracism. Even sincere friends cannot
conceal their aversion IL your breath u
foul.
Bad breath Is the inevitable result Of
stomach trouble-indigestion and dys-
pepsia.
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets are quick,
pleasant cure. One tablet relieves inc
conditions. The use of this wonderful
remedy for few days will cure the most
Objectionable case, and make the breath
sweet and pure.
AZ SUFFERED FOR MANY YEARS"
1T gives NE great pleasure to testify to the
merits of ReKall Dyspepsia Tablets. have SUI.
fsred for wears and years with dyspepsia ana
stomach trouble. was bothered with sense
Of fuIlness after eating, headaches, dl4Glness
and general weakness, accompanied Dy vie
breath and gnawing pains in the region OF inc
heart After taking one box OF ReNall DSspep-
sa Tablets | found great relief ana am q now
fully cured. ! can heartily recommend keSah
Dyspepsia Tablets to all who suffer with Dys-
pepsla.-THoMAs HAYWOOD, sT K Second 81,
Dayton, o.
We guarantee Rexall Dyspepsia Tab
let's. Try them. If you are not moro
Than satisfied, we will cheerfully refund
your money. 25 cents for full-sized
package. Only at our store or by mail
HILL Bros, DRUGGISTS.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-15
Mothers, Be Careful

of the health of your children.
Look out for Coughs, Colds,
Group and Whooping Cough.
Stop them in time-One Minute
Cough Cure is the best remedy.
Harmless and pleasant. Sold by
A. r. Corhett.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-15
THIS WILL INTEREST MANY MEN

Jerome Longwell, the Wheeling, West Vi
ginia publisher, says that II any one athlete
with Varicocele or impotcncy. or are veal
where perfect men are strong. will adore.
him, (send no money! he will direct them ,
perfect cure He will tell you how he W.,
cured after years OF search for perfect mat
hood. Hundreds nave tested tins with 50.
sess Write t,'-daS in fall .-uDr,dspre
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-15

A. D. McVey, superintendent
of the Eureka Pipe Line company,
with headquarters in this city, re-
turned home last evening from a
business and pleasure trip com
bined to points in Pennsylvania.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-12-15

Natures bridge which spans
the Ohio at this point is now open
to the public. A large number
of people crossed on the ice today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-31
THE ANANCY STORIES R.s. 1- 1..~e~a. 70 F. R I ID N C. HI A R- s E" NG %

Me win fall off ef true. Bredda TO- cooma, unless you will gib ms somo fIt< tie ting to hold on wid. An mek ma sec" produced . bit of string. Nick ma cy produced a bit of string. Nick me put dis roun@ yer neck. and den me not slip about so."
 Tocooma consented to this. and aeain| they went on.
 Suddenly Anancy commenced srosn>: irg aud sighing so heavily that To~ cooma was force dto stop to see if
 Yer 90 60 fas' Bredda Tocooma. sighed Anancy. dat you no gire mo. time fer catch me breath. Do me rnas- ga. give me any little switch you kin. find. not to whip you wid. oh, mol but jest fer to touch you lightly when ma can stan no more an den you go s1ov for jest little momen."
 rocooma good naturedly asssntsd to this request too, and procuring q switch handed it to Anancy.
 They weres within short distance of Miss Matiida's house. when Anancy breaking the egg h his mouth. called cut:-"Oh, Hredda sTocooma. dis tina me die fer trua. me gum boil break, oh lar. oh iart'
 Tocooma himself was friehtened. not for Anancy's life. hut hc wanted him to live long eneough to vfnafcate him tos Miss Matilda.
 'ccme m. Anancy. wa soon there z begged Tocooma.
 "'Taint JpoxsibIe. Rredda Tocoona; you know me would if me could. jest to nonfouri dat bad worpan. Miss Ma tifda wid de stories she tell of me. but dis time me is really dying"
 Toccoma was in despair. when at last Anancy smoke very faIntly and with many pauses.
 Jest to 'biiee ye. mo love. me will try me best. Tek ,pe uu on yer back again. but very slow. nat'sk right. not so straight. bend little--a little mire: yes. dat Is easier--jcst little more:
 By this time Toeooma was actually down on all fours. put the moment he tried to raise himself over so little Anancy on his back would let off such groans that he thought the end had really come. So rather than have Anancy de before he saw Matilda. To- cooma, keeping on all fours. rushed up to the house. Matilda was at her win- dow gazing in astonishment at the strange sight. and. as Tocooma pulled up before the door. Anancy. now. erect as a soldier. gave her sweeping bow. and called oslt. Well. Miss Matilda. didn't me tell yer Tocooma is me fad- der's ole riding iharse"
 Tocooma was so ashamed of his DO. sition, although he now realized the trick that the cunning Anancy had played on him that he ran away and was never seen in that parish again.
 Anancy married Miss Matilda. and many summer evening would chuckle to himself over that ride on his fad- ders ole ridding harse."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-31

Anancy had been a widower somc time and was feeling very lonely when one day while out walking he happened to glance in a window and saw benu- tiful young lady.
 So lovely did he think her that he then and there determined to marry a second time If ho could gain the la- dy's consent to be his. wife. He dis covered her name was Matilda. and af- ter glancing at her in passing for many weeks at last ventured to send her a bouquet.
 That evening passing her home he removed his hn, and was rewarded by a smile.
 The next day she dropped a flower from her window and Anancy made hast to return it,, and a short con- versation 'ensued.
 After that Anancy called each even ing and at last asked her to marry him,
 Matilda told him she would have been glad to marry him but she was already engaged to marry Tocooma Me sakes.' cried Anacy. scarcely knowing what he said in his rage and disappointment, ITO Tocooma! And he me ladders ole riding harse.'
 Matilda was terribly shocked and asked Anancy to repeat what he had said,
 Anancy. though he was now aware that he had made and absurd sate- ment, had to stand by 1t rather than appear ridiculous in Matilda's eyes, so he repeated sullenly:-"Tocooma. me ladders ole riding harse.
 Well" said Matilda. If you can prove what you say will never speak to Mister Tocooma again."
 Of course Anancy saw no way of do- ing this and realized that he would not only have to give up his lovely Matil- da would have Tocooma to deal deal with as well.
 The next evening his forebodings were realized when he saw Tocooma come running up the road to his home.
 Anancy was a great coward. and fearing to meet Tocooma rushed into the house and jumping into bed pre- pared to feign bad tootache by plac- ing an egg inside his mouth to make the face look swollen.
 Tocooma reached the door In a great rage and knocked so loud that Anan- cy fairly shook in his bed.
 Anancy pretended not to hear. but when the noise became deafening he called out:--"whoever you Is you mus go way fer today. Me, is dat III me can't see anything. re true"
 Me no leave till me see yer. Bred da Anancy; so you better make haste let me in," called Tocooma. And de sooner de better fer yer"
 So. knowing he must give in in the end, Anancy called out feebly, Como in. den. Open de door"
 Tocooma opened the door. strode to the bed and shaking Anancy until the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-31

She will return almost immediately. making the journey for the beneficial effects of the sea voyage. 1mmediate- ly after her retunn she will commence rehearsals of Dorothy Vernon of Had- don Hall"
 With James T. Powers in his original part of "Li" and several others of the cast which first sang San Toy in tnis country, the delightful musical play will be sent en tour this season by John C. Fisher. already well known to American piay-goers as the producer or "The Silver Slipper" "Florodora" and other musical plays.
 The date of the New York opening of Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch" at the Savoy Theatre has been advance ed to Saturday. September Sd. Altera- tions have been made on the Savoy stage so that all the space desired for complete and satisfactory presenta- ton of this really large production has been secured. 4 long New York run Is predicted for Mrs. Wiggs."