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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-06-22

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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-06-22

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-05
Mrs. Pinkham's Standing In- yitatiOn.

Lydia Pkhms Vegetable Kcmans Remedy for Rcmans Ills
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Of all the diseases known, with which women are afflicted, kidney dis ease is the most fatal. In fact, unless early and correct treatment Is applied, the weary patient seldom survives.
 Being fully aware of this, Mrs. Pink ham, early in her career, gave exhaust i've study to the subject, and in pro ducing her great remedy for woman's ills - Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound-wasc careful to see that it contained the correct combination of herbs which was sure to control that fatal disease, womans kidney troubles. The Vegetable Con- pound acts in har- mony with the laws that govern the entire female system, and while there are many so called remedies for kidney troubles. Lydia E Pinkham's Yege- table Compound is the only one espe- cially prepared for women, and thou sands have been cured of serious kidney Arrangements by it. Derangements of the feminine organs quickly affect the kidneys, and when woman has such symptoms as pain or weight in the Joins, baclsache, bearing down pains, urine too frequent, scanty or high col ored, producing scalding or burning, or deposits like brick dust in it; un- usual thirst. swelling of hands and feet. swelling under the eyes or sharp pains in the back running down the inside of her groin, she may be sure her kid neys are affected and should lose no time in combating the disease with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound, the womans remedy for wo- mans ills.
 The following letters show how marvelously successful it is.
 Lydia E, PInkham'S VeSetabIe CcmpCun,
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The New Straw Hat in EnqIand.

us ". D. Howells, in Harpers Mcgazine for
 March
 Men with as yet only one foot in the grave can easily remember when the American picked himself out in the Lon don crowd by his summer hat. but now in his belated conformity to an extinct ideal his head is apt to be one of the few eylindered or derbyed heads in the swarming procession of Piccadlllv or the paths in the park No shape of straw hat is peculiar to any class. but the slouching Panama is for pecuniary req sons more the wear of rank and wealth. With brim fiared mp in front and scoop ed down behind it justiies its acceptance rather more with youth: age and mid dle age wear it's weave and tuscan braid in the fedora form; and now and then one saw the venerable convention of the cockaded footman's and coachman's silk hat mocked in straw.
 No concession more extreme could be made to the heat and these strange cylinders. together with the linen lv- cries which accompanied them, accent ed the exeesses in which the English are apt to indulge their common sense when they decide to giveaway to it. They have apparently decided to give way to 1t in the dress of both sexes on the brld- le paths of the park, where individual caprice is the sole law that obtains amidst q general anarchy The young girls and young men in farping Pana- mas, in tnnies and jackets of any kind and color. gave certainly an agreeable liVlness to the spectacle with their eld- CTS emulatcd by expresslcns of taste as personal and unconventional
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that last journey. I think. Watson. that we must spare time to run down together on Saturday morning, and make sure that tEis curious and inclusive investigation has no un- toward ending"
 I confess that I had not up to now taken very serious view of the case, which had seemed to me rather grotesque and bizarre than danger ous. That a man should lie in wait for and follow very handsome wo- man Is no unheard-of thing, and if he has so little audacity that he not only dared not address her, but even lied from her approach, he was not very formidable assailant. The ruffian Woodley was a very different person, but. except on one occasion. he had not molested our client. and now he visited the house of Carruth- CTS without intruding upon her pres ence. The man on the bicycle was doubtless a member of those week. end parties at the Hall of which the publican had spoken. but who he was, or what he wanted, was as ob- scure as ever. It was the severity of Holmes manner, and the fact that he slipped revolver into his pocket before leaving our rooms which im pressed me with the feeling that tragedy might prove to turk behind this curious train of events.
 rainy night had been followed by
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insensible. but alive. A glance at his wound told me that it had not pen etrated the bone.
 That's Peter, the groom cried the stranger. He drove her. The beasts have pulled him off and clubbed him. Let him lie; we can't do him any good. but we may save her from the worst fate that can be- fall woman"
 We ran frantically down the path, which wound among the trees. We had reached the shrubbery which surrounded the house when Holmes pulled up.
 "rhey didn't go to the house. Here are their marks on the left--here. be- side the laurel bushes. An, said so."
 As he spoke a woman's shrill scream-a scream which vibrated with a frenzy of horror-burst from the thick, green clump of bushes in front of us. It ended suddenly on its highest note with a choke and gurgle.
 This wayl This way, They are In the bowling-alley,' cried the stranger, darting through the bushes "Ah. the cowardly dogs! Follow me, gentlemen, Too late, too latei by the living Jingo"'
 We had broken suddenly into a lovely glade of greensward surround ed by ancient trees. On the farther side of it. under the shadow of a mighty oak, there stood a singular group of three people. One was a woman, our client. dropping and faint. a handkerchief round her mouth. Opposite her stood brutal feavy-faced, -moustached young man, his gaitered legs parted wide one arm akimbo the other waving a riding crop, his whole attitude sug- gestive of triumphant bravado. Be- tween them an elderly, grey-bearded man. wearing a short surplice over a light tweed suit, had evidently just completed the wedding service, for he pocketed his prayer-book as we ap- peared, and slapped the sinister bride- groom upon the back in jovial con graduation.
 They're marriedi'' I gasped.
 Come on!" cried our guide; "come on!' He rushed across the glade, Holmes and I at his heels. As we ap- preached. the lady staggered against the trunk of the tree for support Williamson, the ex-clergyman, bowed to us with mock politeness, and the bully. Woodley. advanced with a shout of brutal and exultant laughter -l 1Ou can take your beard on, BOb,' said he. T know you. right enough. Well. you and your pals have just come in time for me to introduce you to Mrs. Woodley"
 Our guides answer was a singular one. He snatched off the dark beard which had disguised him and threw 1t on the ground. disclosing a long, sallow. clean-shaven face below It. Then he raised his revolver and cov- cred the young ruffian. who was ad- vancing upon him with his dangerous riding-crop swinging in his hand.
 Yes" said our ally. 'I am Bob Carruthers. and I'll see this woman lighted, if I have to swing for It. I told you what I'd do if you molested her, and, by the Lord, I'll be as good as my word.''
 You're too late She's my wife,
 "No she's your widow"
 His revolver cracked. and I saw tfie blood spurt from the front of Wood ley's waistcoat. He spun round with
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"Whcn in your report you said that you had see the eyelist as you thought arrange his necktie in the shrubberv. that alone should have told me all. However. we may con gratulats ourselves upon curious and, In some respects. a unique case. I perceive three Of the county con stabuiary in the drive, and l am glad to see tLat the little ostler is able to keep pace with them, so it is likely that neither he nor tle interesting bridegroom will be permanently dam aged by their mornings adventures. 1 think, Watson, that in your medi- cal capacity Jou might wait upon Miss Smith and tell her that if she is sufficiently recovered, we shall be happy to escort her to her mothers home. If she is not quite convales- cent. you will find that a hint that We were about to telegraph to a young electrician in the Midlands would probably complete the cure. As to you, MT Carruthers. I think that you have done what you could to make amends Tor your share in an evil plot. There is my card sir, and If my evidence can be of help to you in your trial, it shall be at your dig posal'
 In the whirl of our incessant activ- ity'it has often been difficult for me, as the reader mas probably observed to round off my narratives. and to give those final details which the curious might expect Each case has crisis once over the actors have passed forever out of our busy lives l find. however, a short note at the end of my manuscript dealing with ttis case. In which I have put ii upon record that Miss Violet Smith d.d in deed inherit large fortune, and that she Is now he wife of Cyril Morton. the senior partner of Morton 2 Ken nedv' the famous Westminster cleo tricians Williamson and Woodley were both tried for abduction and as- sault' the former getting seven years and the latter ten. Of the fate af Carruthers. I have no record. but am sure that his assault was not viewed very gravelv by the court. since Woodley had the reputation of being most dangerous ruafan. and l think that a few months were suf- fieient to satisly the demands of jus tiee.
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This Old Nee:-o Beats osIer.

Governor Heyward in the Times
 Not very long ago Bishop Capers was a guest of mine. and during his stay. he met King. negro character. on my plantation. One morning the Bishop said something about the age at which a man generally begins to fail. Before anyone else could reply the old darky bntted in.
 '1t's dis way, Bishop he said. until you gifts to be fifty you is on de up grade. After dat you is on de level, and after dat you start down hill.
 Bishop Capers, who is many years past fifty, was anxious to find out whether he was still on the level, and asked the negro at wnct age man generally start ed down grade
 Dat depends entirely" replied the old negro, Ion tle rate of speed dat you goes on de way up"
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a glorious morning. and the heath covered countryside, with the glow ing clumps of Towering gorse, seemed all the more beautiful to eyes which were weary of the duns and drabs and slate-greys of London. Holmes and I walked along the broad, sandy road, inhaling the fresh morning air, and rejoicing in the music of the birds and the fresh breath of the spring. From 8 ri5e of the road on the shoulder of Crooksbury Hill, we could see the grim Hall bristling out from amidst the ancient oaks, which, old as they were, were still younger than the building which they sur rounded. Holmes pointed down the long tract of road which wound, a reddish yellow band, between the brown of the heath and the budding green of the woods. Far away, a black dot we could see vehicle moving, in our direction. Holmes gave an exclamation of impatience.
 "I have given margin of half an hour" said he If that is her trap she must be making for the earlier train. I fear. Watson, that she will be past Charlington before we can possibly meet her"
 From the instant that we passed the rise we could no longer see the vehicle, but we hastened onward at such a pace that my sedentary life began to tell upon me- and I was compelled to fall behind. Holmes, however, was always in trainng, for he had inexhaustible stores of nerv- ous energy upon which to draw. His springy step never slowed until sud- denly, when he was a hundred yards in front of me, he halted, and l saw him throw up his hand with ges- ture of grief and despair At the same instant an empty dog-cart. the horse cantering. the reins trailing, appeared round the curve of the road and rattled swiftly towards us.
 ''Too late, Watson. too late' cried Holmes, as I ran panting to his side. Fool that I was. not to allow for that earlier trainl It's abduction, watson-abduction, Murderi Heaven knows what! Block the road Stop the horse! That's right. Now, jump fin. and let us see if I can repair the consequences of my own blunder.'
 We had sprung into the dog-cart. and Holmes, after turning the horse, gave it a sharp cut with the whip, and we flew back along the road. As we turned the curve, the whole stretch of road between the Hall and the heath was opened up. I grasped Holmes arm.
 That's the man." I gasped.
 A solitary cyclist was coming to- wards us His head was down and his shoulders rounded, as he put every ounce of energy that he possessed on to the pedals. He was flying like a racer. Suddenly he raised his bearded face, saw us close to him, and pulled up. springing from his machine. That coal-bfack beard was in singular contrast to the pallow of his face, and his eyes were as bright as if he had fever. He stared at us and at the dog-cart, Then look of amazement came over his face.
 ''Halloa, Stop therel' he shouted, holding his bicycle to block our road. Where did you get that dog-cart? Pull up, man, he yelled. drawing a pistol from his side pocket. Pull up. I say. os. by George, ll'put bullet sz.e your norsG
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Holmes threw the reins into my lap and sprang down from the cart.
 You're the man we want to see. Where is Miss Violet Smith?'' he said, in his quick, clear way.
 That's what Pm asking you. You're in her dog-cart. You ought to know where she is"
 We met the dog-eart on the road. There was no one in it. We drove back to help the yoing lady"
 Good Lord Good Lordi what shall I do?' cried the stranger. in an ectasy of despair. They've got her. that hell-hound Woodley and the blackguard parson. Come, man, come. if you really are her friend. Stand by me and we'll save her, if have to leave my carcase in Charl- ington Wood"
 He ran distractedly, his pistol in his hand, towards a gap in the hedge. Holmes followed him. and I, leaving the horse grazing beside the road. fol- lowed Holmes.
 This is where they came through said he. pointing to the marks of several feet upon the muddy path. ''Halloal Stop a minute! Who's this in the bush?'
 It was a young fellow about seven- teen dressed like an ostler with leather cords and gaiters. He lay upon his back, hls knees drawn up, a terrible cut upon his head. He was
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Mrs. Samuel Frake, of Prospect Plains, N J., writes:
 Dear Mrs. Pinkham:--
 1 cannot thank you enough for what Lydia ' Pinkhams Vegetable Compound has done or me. When first wrote to you had sui- fered for years with what the doctor called kidney trouble and congestion of the womb: My back aehed dreadfully all the time, and suffered so with that bearing-down feeling l could hardly walk across the room. did not get any better, so decided to stop doctoring with my physician and take Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound and an, thank ful to say it has entirely curel me do ell my own work have no more backache ana all the bad symptoms have disappeared.
 cannot praise your medicine enough and would advise all women suffering with kidney trouble to try it.
 Mrs J. ". Lang, of 62e Third Avo- nue, New York, writes:
 Dear Mrs Pinkham:-- l have been a great sufferer with kidney trouble. My back ached all the time and I was discouraged. 1 heard that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound would cnre kidney disease, and began to take it; and 1t have recommended it to lots of people and they all praise it very highly.
 Mrs. Pinkham's Standing In- yitatiOn.
 Women suffering from kidney trouble, or any form of female weak ness are invited to promptly communi- cate with Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn. Mass. Out of the great volume of ex- perience which she has to draw from. it is more than likely she has the very knowledge that will help your case. Her advice is free and always help full.
 E; a Kcman's Remedy for Kcman's Ills,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-04-03
Last HopesVanished.

When leading physicians said that w
NJ. Smithart. OF Perkin, Ia. had incur
able consumption. his last hope vanished
but DIR. King 5 New Discovery tor Con
sumption. Coughs and Colds, kept him
out OF his grave. He says: "Thls grea'
specific completely cured me, and saved
my life. Since then, have used 1t for
over 10 years. and consider IT a marve-
lous throat and lung cure. Strictly
scientific cure tor Cough, Sore Throa
or Colds; sure preventive. of Pneumonia.
Guaranteed. soc. and SI.oo bottles al
Feldmeyer Bros, Drug Store, In 4
bottle free.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-04-03
SNAPSHOTS.

Some married women not only
have the last word. but all the rest OF
them.
Many a single man looks through
the bottom OF a whiskeY glass and sees
things double.
Beware OF the man who speaks of
the shortcomings of the neighbor with
fearful eyes,.
II-Every man should be a critic OF his
own actions.
Knights Of old feared nothing but
4 woman's tongue.
To avoid being disappointed in love
don't fall in.
The monotony Of virtue IS probably
what makes it its own reward.
"A wishbone won't keepa man from
having bad luck with fishDone.
There are some pretty big diamonds
but none Of them can top the ace.
A woman hates to wear new hat
to the theatre because she has to take 1t
Off, anyhow.
"A family of small children makes a
great difference between a house-warm-
ING and house-swarming.
As soon as the literary young wont
an has her first poem published the iau'
rel wreath begins to pinch.
The cross-country rider shouldn t
attempt to take five-bar gate after he
has acquired 4 fve-bar gait.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-04-03
NAVY Loses Game

In game entirely devoid Of cleser
plays or even good baseball tactics.
Pennsylvania State won from the Ma
val Academy Saturday by the over
whelming score Of IL to l. AT no time
was the local team anywhere near
winning and the single score, which
was brought in by Spofford in the
eighth inning. Umpire Snyder was
complimented for his decisions, but
was way OFF on rules permitting n
man TO return TO first after having
touched second. Hughes started the
melee for Navy. but was batted all
over the field to such an extent that
Douglass was substituted after the
first inning and he in turn gave way
to Needham. The Pennsylvania boys
played poor and ragged game and
won out almest entirely by the poor
opposition offered by the home team.
Gill was particularly good with the
stick and had he been given the proper
support the tale would have been en-
tirely different. g.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-04-03
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