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"You!" he said. "what do you believer"

know what separated his life from his
body. Tell it."
Stammering with terror, the man
fell upon his knees. Dispenser Of
treasures, how should I know? The
babblings of the ignorant burst not be
repeated. Many say that the Ironside
was worn sick with fighting"
"You lie!" Canute roared down up
on him. You know they say that
Edric murdered him"
At that, the poor fool seemed to
cast to the winds his last shred Of
sense. They do say that the Earl
poisoned him. he blubbered. But
none say that you bade him to do it.
No one dares to say that"
How could they say that?" Randa-
lin cried in amazement. while the
King drew back as though the grow
elling figure at his feet were a dog
that had bitten him.
Il bid him do it," he repeated. All
at once his face was SO terrible that
the man began to crawl backward.
screaming. even before Canutes hand
had reached his hilt.
Before the blade could be drawn.
Rothgar had stepped in front of his
royal foster-brother with a savage
sweep of his handless arm. do not
waste your point on the churl, King"
he said In his bulls voice. III you
want to play this game further, deal
with me,-for | also believe that you
bade the Gamer murder Edmund"
AS though paralyzed by his amaze
ment. Canute's arm dropped by his
side. you also believe it,"
Little Dearwyn hid her face on the
Danish girls breast. "Oh. Randalin.
would he do such deed?" she gasped.
| THE while that he seemed SO kind
and gentle with u.s.. Would he do such
horrid wickedness
moi" Randa:in crie6 passoniately.
moi"
But even as she cried It, Thorkel
the Tall dared to lean forward and
give the royal shoulder rallying slap.
'Amleth himself never played a game
better he said; but is it worth while
to continue at it when no Englishmen
are watching?" And his words seem
ed to open door against which the
others were crowding
King Canute. I wi lingly admit my
self the blockhead you called me"
Tlf Jarl fastened to declare in his
sood-natured roar. when saw you
take your point away from Edmund S
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another in their efforts to impart the
news. Klfgiva caught the nearest and
shook him until his teeth chartered;
and in the lull. the swelling shout
reached them for the first time un-
broken: Honor to the King! Hail
to the King of the Danes and the
Angles!"
From the Lord of 1varsdale came a
cry, sharp as though heart-string
had snapped in its utterance, the tie
that Tor generations had bound those
Of his blood to the house Of Cerdic.
'Edmund?"
The mob Of soldiers and servants
that burst through the doorway an
swered his question with exultant
shouts: Edmund is dead! Edmund
is dead! Long live Canute the King!
King Of the Danes and the Angles!'
Unbidden, memory raised before
Randalin picture of the English
campfire In the glade, with the Eng
lish King standing in it's light and
the hooded figure bending from the
shadow behind him, its white taloned
hand resting on his sleeve. If he was
dead, he was dead, and there was no
more to be said. Was the Etheling
always going to stand a" though he
were turned to stone? Would he
never
All, at last he was moving! AS II
the news had only just reached home
to him, she saw him draw himself
together sharplr and stride toward the
door; and she watched feverishly to
see If anyone would think to stop
him. One group he passed-and an
other-and another-now he was on
the threshold. Now he was ou. of
sight.
She let her suspended breath go
from her in long sigh. 1T is good
that everyone is too excited to notice
what l do" she said to herself And
even as she said it she realized that
her limbs were shaking under her
that she was sick unto faintness.
Staggering to little bench under one
Of the old oaks, she sank down upon
it and leaned her head against the
tree trunk and waited.
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KNOWS SITUATION IN EAST.
Chester HoIcombe Student Of Affairs
In the Orient.

Anent the many interesting situa-
tons developing every day as the re-
suit Of the Russian-Japanese war, Iowa
people have been listening with much
interest to the utterances of Chester
Holcombe, the orator, diplomat and
author, who is an authority en- the
Japanese Russian controversy and as
sociated questions. Mr.. Holcombe mas
spent many years in the far east in
the diplomatic service of this country
and Is probably as well qualified to
answer the questions, to unravel them
and make them plain as any other liv-
ing American. Shortly after his grad
uation from Union college DR.. Hol-
comba went to China and was soon
appointed secretary and interpreter to
the American legation in Pekin by
President Grant. He has filled all of
the important posts of the United
States diplomatic service in China.
AS a member of the commission for
that purpose he negotiated the treaty
between the United States and Corea.
In 1884 he was appointed to represent
our government at the capital OF the
United States of Colombia, but de-
clined the appointment. He was twice
offered a decoration of high order by
the emperor Of China. but declined.
He spent much time in Japan in the
early part of 1895 in connection with
the negotiation of a treaty of peace
between the empire of Japan and
China. He is especially interested in
missionary work and is one of the d.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-11-11
SWEET PEAS KILL FLIES.
Druggist Makes 4 Discovery Of Value
to the World.

to the World.
A local druggist has found a new
agent for the destruction Of flies that
for activity and effectiveness discounts
anything heretofore offered for that
purpose. And not only Is it harmless,
but it is a thing Of beauty as well.
After selling annually thousands Of
sheets Ct fly paper Of the sticky and
poisoned varieties and ton more or
less of insect powder, the new anti.
dote for the pest bids fair to super.
sede all previous methods with him
and those Of his friends who are in on
the secret.
For several days the druggist, who
Is lover of flowers, has had upon
his front cases punches Of sweet peas
of variety grown originally in Cali.
fornia and but recently cultivated in
this section of the country. Each
morning after opening up the store he
has found collected around the base
Of the vessel containing the peas quite
an accumulation Of dead flies.
For the first day or so he regarded
the mass Of defunct dipterous insects
as an accidental gathering in the
neighborhood Of the flowers, but curl.
osity prompted him later to watch the
conduct of the few flies left in the
store. 1t was observed when the peas
were freshly picked that Immediately
after their being placed in the vases
those flies in the vicinity swarmed
upon the petals and proceeded to
faster themselves there Shortly aft.
erward they fell from their positions,
dead. -.
It is presumed that the odor of the
peas attracted them first and that aft
erward they absorbed some poisonous
exudation that the flowers possess and
died in consequence. So far as known
the peas possess no toxic effect upon
the human being.-Springfeld Journal.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-11-11

Maurice Barrymore, who is said to
be In hopeless condition in the SAM
tarium at Amityville, Long Island, was
famous in his day as an actor and
wit. His proper name is Herbert
Blythe. He was born in India in 1S4S,
and was educated at Cambridge Uni
versity, England. subsequently study
ing for the law and for the India civil
The Grit-advocate., 1904-11-11

Poverty is mighty humble; but give
it three squar' meals day en- it feels
big enough ter git In de middle er dc
road, cuss out de gas bill, en- tell dc
sun ter stan still!
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Some folks cry mighty loud fer jes'
tice; but eft dey seen jestice comm
long de big road de'd climb tree
en- howl fer harricane ter blow 'em
inter de middle er de next county
Atlanta Constitution.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-11-11

service. After being admitted to the
bar he practiced law for a time. but
soon adopted the stage as a profess
sion. For years he was leading man
in the A. M. Palmer and other COM
panies, and also for Nine. Modjeska
and Mrs. Langtry. Mr.. Barrymore Is
the author of libretto and of several
plays
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don't worry myself bout de moor
en- stars havin' people on 'em. l takes
des all my time en- eddication .er keep
on de blind side er de folks in ds
vorl' whar livin'.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-11-11
BROTHER DIckEY's PHILOSOPHY

Some folks think de devil is a gen
tleulan; en- mus say. de ole feller is
mighty civil wen he's lookin' fer a
saint ter fry.
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CHAPTER Xxx.
A Btood-stained Crown,

Tata!" That was the pet name
which Elfgiva had given to her Dan
ish attendant because it signitied the
lively one" ''Tata! l have looked
The Grit-advocate., 1904-11-11

Many a fool hez got thoo' de worl'
ez slick ez grease by des shc6in' mis-
head en- lookin' wise wen all do wise
mems wuz actin foolish.
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What Is home without 'speal
easy" poker outfit and baby?
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What is home without any zee on q
hot night when you have two-and-a
half yard thirst!
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What is home when you come II
late and cannot find o match?
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What is home when you're dressing
in a hurry and can't lind any pins?
The Grit-advocate., 1904-11-11
m5ZIR H2ICC7IZl4E

rectors of the American BOARD. He
wcs on terms of friendship with IL
Hung Chang and many prominent Chi
nese statesmen.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-11-11
FOR THE BUSINESS WOMAN.

The following little list wcs com.
pleted some years ago by a young gir!
just starting on business career
1t has proved an invaluable help te
her, she says, and so she gladly
'pnsses it on" any who are inter
eS:ed:
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What is home when your wife goes
to Europe and leaves her whole fam.
lily to look after you?
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THOUGHTS ABOUT Ho.tE.

What is home without a woman
with dog?
The Grit-advocate., 1904-11-11

What is home when the old maid
of the fiat above feeds the canary
and forgets to shut off the water and
YOU wake up to save yourself from
drowning in Your bed. and gaze on the
ceiling that looks like Russian war
map with whiskers?
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H.. Take kindly criticism in tn
spirit in which it was intended.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-11-11

~. Do the very oesl you can eact
day and every day, SO that when there
is a chance for promotion. you will
not only be called. but chosen"
The Grit-advocate., 1904-11-11

]. Be honest
2. Don't worry.
.. Be courteous to all.
1. Keep your own counsel.
s. Don't complain about tr:1es.
6. Be loyal to your employer.
z. Don't ask for vacations.
3. Be businesslike. not womanish
.. Be prompt-a little ahead ol
tune, If possible.
1c. Be neat and attractive. bu, un
obtrusive in your person.
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1c. Be neat and attractive. but un
obtrusive in your person.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24
SOME REASONS WHY
PEOPLE ARE SETTLING IN
MISSISSIPPI AND LOUISIANA


will find a awaiting
upands aluva
SOIL
produces
ing than elsewhere.
failures
and billiards..
everything
abundantly.
Because farming products being
ket Obtain high prices
Because fruit
apples strawberries. others
fully maturing
there chances profitable capital
than lsewhere in this
heahfuness unequaed
gobe.
months with
dry heat
cold.
Because will find orderly communities anywhere this
tinent.
Because will find the opnhearted the
public churches
denomination be found in all communities.
Because railroad facilities this uneyced double
railroad the entire length of both
Because really good lands cheap
these
best markets in the United States
full particulars letters Northern already located in
the South
RICHTER Passenger Land Illinois Central K r.
No: 6I7 Bessemer Building Pittsburg, Pa
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24
Mr.. SMITH IS APPOINTED
Former Sheriff Lands Job as
County Tax Commissioner.
ANNOUNCEMENT MADE MONDAY
State Tax Commissioner Dillon Made
the News Public in Telegram
to The Evening World.

to The Evening World.
A telegram Monday afternoon to The
Evening World from State Tax Com
missioner Charles w. Dillon saws that
he has appointed Mr. James III. Smith,
ex-sheriff of Berkeley county and q
we'll. known republican worker. to the
position of tax commissioner for Berke-
ley county, and Mr.. K. r. Turner for
the same position in Jefferson county.
The telegram from Mr.. Dillon set
ties the question Of who is to be the
| new tax officer in Berkeley county.
and puts an end to the speculation
that has been INDUCED in on the part
of those interested in the selection of
the commissioner.
The seleotion of Mr.. Smith was
predicted by The Evening World q
couple of weeks ago. when it quoted
well-known republican as saving that
the ex-sheriff would land the job. and
that Mr.. Oliver Rigsby, late city sar-
geant of Martinsburg and the present
republican county chairman, could
have the place of assistant il he
wished it, Mr.. Rigsby afterward
stated that he bad not applied for the
place, and that he was not sure he
wanted 1t. However this might be,
be would make good official il be
took the position. He is we'll ac-
qualnted with the valuation of real
estate in the city. and it is conceded
that Mr.. Smith is we'll posted along
the same line as regards the land in
the county.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24
VIRGINIA CHASSIS MEETS.
MINISTER'S AND ELDERs OF RE
FORMED CHURCH In SESSION
Pastoral Relations of Rev. Ellis y. Hay
with Roanoke Church Were Dts-
solved Mt the Meeting.

A special meeting of the Virginia
Chassis was held at Christ Reformed
church, there being present Rev L X
Cromer, Rev J E Guy. Rev J W
Ranch and Rev DIR J A Hoffheins,
and Elders Kogelschatz. of Martins
burg: George l. Hoffman, of Kearneys-
vile; Richard L Gray. of Winchester.
and w D Levy. of Falling Waters
Rev Mr. Cromer. president of the elias.
sig, presided.
The pastoral relations between Rev
Ellis S Hav and the congregation of
the Roanoke Reformed church were
dissolved, and he was dismissed to
the Gettysburg Chassis, and will take
charge of Emmanuels Reformed
church at Hanover. Pa. the first week
in January. Revs Mr. Cromer. Guy
and b K Hay were appointed COM
mittee of supply for the Roanoke con-
gregation, but the congregation las
already elected Rev DR. Hacker, of
Allentown, Pa, and the Likelihood is
that he will accept the call.
Before adjournment the Chassis
adopted resolutions of regret at losing
Rev Mr. Hay, and commend him for
his earnest and faithful Christian
work during the years of his pastorate
of the Roanoke ohurch, and which
assured him that he would be followed
into his new field of labor with the
good wishes and prayers of the mem.
beers of the Virginia classis.
The ministers and elders were the
guests of DR. and Mrs Hoffheins durinG
their stay in Martinsburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24
COUNTY COURT ADJOURNS.
BUsIN Ess AT THE SPECIAL sEssIOl
CONCLUDED FRIDAY.
Another Special Session Called for Tues
day, December IL, when Several
Matters WIN be Taken UP.

Matters VIII be Taken UP.
At Fridav's session of the County
court Mr. James HI Ward. elected
justice of the peace of Falling Waters
district at the recent election, ap.
peared in open court and qualified,
giving the required bond.
John T Jannev. acting for the sign
ers of petition recently presented
to the court. appeared and asked that
he be allowed to temporarily with
draw the paper which was granted.
The court agreed to allow DR. G ]
E Sponseller 50 per day for 100 DAYS,
amounting to 1918 for compensation il
the small pox cases, il he would agree
| to accept it as full amount for his ser
vice. A number of erroneous assess.
ments we're presented and after con-
sideration some were corrected.
q L Stuckey. who was recently ap.
pointed proxy for the county to vote
the stock of the Berkeley and Hamp.
shire grade was instructed to vote the
county's stock for the present direct
ors. and for the issuing of sufficient
number of shares of stock for the de-
velopement of the road.
The court then adjourned for the
special session. A call was issued
for another special session to be held
on December 81. commencing at lC
o. clock.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24

Foley & Co., Chicago. originated Hon.
ely and Tar as throat and lung remedy,
and on account of the great merit and
popularity of Foley's Honey and Tar
many limitations are offered for the genu-
inc. Ask for Foley's Honey and Tar
and refuse any substitute offered as no
other preparation will give the same satis-
faction. 1t is mildly laxative. 1t con-
tains no opiates and is safest for children
and delicate persons. Sold by all dealers
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24
RATES OF POSTAGE.

First Class-Letters to any part o.
the United States, two cents per 90
or fraction thereof, prepaid. 4
Second CIass-Transient newspa
pers and periodicals, one cent for eacl
four ounces, or fraction thereof.
Second CIass-Transient newspa
pers and periodicals., one cent fol
each four ounces, or fraction thereof
Fourth Class Merchandise, typ,
metals, ores and minerals, and al
mailable matter not in any other elias
one cent for each ounce or fraction.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24
MARRIAGE OF MISS FIERY
FORMER RESIDENT Welded no
MIR. WALLACE IN LExlsGros, mo.
Miss HovermaIe, Of Berkeley Springs,
Became the Bride Of Dr. j. A. Mann,
Of warfordsburg, Pa.

The Lexington Intelligencer, pub,
lished at Lexington, Mo-. contains q
lengthy account Of the wedding OF
Miss Imoaene Fiery. former resi-.
dent of Martinsburg and sister Of MI
s V Fierv and Mr. E N Fiery. to Mr.
Henry @ Wallace. of Lexington. The
wedding was solemnized in the Bap-
fist church in the presence of large
number of relatives and friends, and
was very pretty and elaborate social
event. The bride wss given away by
her brother-in-law, Col W M Hoge,
ana the officiating clergy men were
Rev DR. A e Rogers, of Nevada, and
Rev DR. Milford Briggs. of the Lex
inRton Baptist church The groom is
q prominent young lawyer Of the La
fevette county bar. After the cere-
mony a reception was held at the
home Of Colonel and Mrs Hoge, and
the newly welded couple then took a
train for trip If two weeks.
MANN-HOvERMALE.
The marriage of Miss Bertha A.
Hovermale, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel J.. Hovermale. to Mr.. John
Mann, of WarfordsburR, Pa, took
place at the BRIDES home in Berkeley
Springs on Wednesday evening, Rev.
G. P. Hott officiating. Only few
relatives and friends witnessed the
ceremony. A reception was afterward
held and the couple then left for their
future home at Wilmerdipg Pa.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24
COUNTY COUPLES TO WED.
Licenses Issued by County Clerk

Licenses Issued by County Clerk
Bender Saturday Morning.
A marriage license issued Saturday
morning to Mr. James Ii Staley and
Miss Mary E Hollida, daughter of MI
and Mrs W Hollida both residents OF
this county. The marriage occurred
at the BRIDES home on Tuesday; De-
cember 20
A license was also issued to MI
Charles e Widmeyer. Of Jefferson
county, and Miss Lenora e Miller.
daughter of Mr. and Mrs p Miller.
of this county. The marriage oc-
Cured at the home of the. bride on
Wednesday, Decem Der 81.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24
Found Frozen Quail.

Several people from this city, while
getting Christmas trees and pine
for decorating, in the county, have
found quail that had been frozen
during the recent snow storm.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24
New Line in Jefferson County.

A mutual telephone company is
being organized in Jefferson county.
Lines will be extended to all princi-
pal points insthe county and will con-
meet with the Winchester line.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24
cry DIEEc1CkY
puBLICL LIBRARY.

Open every day except Sunday from o.3
a. m. TO r7.3o a. M, and from , p. m &
(, on Tuesdays. Thursdays and Satuf
days. also in The evening from 1880 to :
The hours for the reading room are b.
same. The public are welcome, subJe'
o the rules to use the reading room :
books in the Library free Of char
Rooms Southwest corner Public Squai
MISS HELEN TABB, Librarian
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

AIOpoley IL AAAo wy elAA NSoH'J
That Has Been Recently Sold.
The following deeds were presented
at the county clerks Office Monday
morning to be recorded:
James w KEGS and wife to james
Tobin, small tract in Gerrardstowr
district, So.
George Roush and wife to George
p Walters. tract of IS acres in Arder
district. $1.059.
Ella and Emma Cox to M A Little
lot on West King street, this CITY, $50
Samuel Miller and wife to the
Standard Lime & Stone Co. tract o.
acres in Opequon District, 81.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24
REFUSED TO ALLOW DAMAGE
jefferson County Court Decides in the

The Jefferson County court, in
special session at Charles Town, re-
fused to allow damages for the death
of John Wise and Melvin Shipley.
who were killed on traction engine,
which went through bridge on the
county road. The defendants held
that Wise, who was employed by the
county for running the engine for the
stone crusher, ran his engine down a
steep hill and onto the bridge at a
rapid gait and that the Shipleys had
no right on the engine.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24
Accepted Call at Berkeley Springs.

Rev Charles E Shaw, who has been
rector of the Episcopal church at
New Martinsville. W Va. has &C.
cepted call to Berkeley Springs to
succeed the late Rev Charles q Pear
son.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24

q. B. CHURCH-Pennsylvania Ave
aue. Preaching, II a. m. and D. IN.
Sunday school, $50 a. m; class, $50 2
m; weekly prayer service, Wednesdn,
6p. M: Friday p, m. cottage prayer
meeting. Rev. W. F. Gruver, Pastor.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1904-09-01
end Piso's curesor Consumption the
oest medicine for croupy children.-Mrs.
f. Callahan, Ill Hall street. Parkers-
ourg. W. Va. April IL. 1901.
What Had Happened to Him.

Harper's Weekly: A party of news
PAPER men who had been through the
subway TUNE under the Harlem river.
e declared they would never enter
l caisson again. One said tina his
ears were buzzing. another complained
If his heart. One big. athletic fellow.
With a thick muscular neck, listened
,omplacently. His heart and ears
we're all right. The mcn had been
obliged to change their clothes before
entering the tunnel and the big man
a putting en- his collar. Suddenly
lie turned pale.
MY God!' he exclaimed, clutching
MS throat and turning to the civil en-
yinee- who had guided the party. did
you ever e a of a man throat swell
ing from going into a tunnel?"
TRY your w collar and give me
nine and 1 guess you'll be all right"
said Il small reporter standing near by.