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The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-15
Four Spiders to the pound

The lizard spider (Melus mygole, is
the largest species OF venomous spider
known He is Of Il bright yellow color
win three red Stripes on his back and
crescent Of pure black on the abdo-
men. Full grown specimens OF the
lizard spider $50 called because their
chief food IS small lizards, frogs. etc }
measure four inches across the hack
ana have icgs ten inches long. Four
iu!l grown males collected by Brit.
ish exploring expedition weighed one
pound four ounces. This giant OF the
>.""yr family is native or Ceylon.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-15
The EuKlux Khan RitunI

ihat only two copies OF the Kuklu,
hIan ritual are known to exist is the
statement of Thomas Dixon in the
metropolitan. One OF them. he saws
Is IN the library OF Columbia college
the other is among the archives of
tennessee 1t was the composition of
General George w. Gordon of Mem
phis, and it began thus:
This is an institution of chivaIry.
humanity, mercy and patriotism. EN-.
bodying in its genius and its ptinciples
all that is chivalric in conduct. noble
IN sentiment generous in manhood and
patriotic in purpose"
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-15
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Slightly

The man of this story is Il very n.,,,,
sleeper, one who is easily wakencd and
who Is a long time getting to slcep.
In Vermont hotel he had at last got
sound asleep when loud zap. repeat
ed. awoke him.
What's wanted?"
Package downstairs for YOU"
wen, 1t can wait till morning. I
suppose"
The boy departed, and after a long
tiine the man was sound asleep again.
when there came another resounlinr
knock at the door
We'll. what is 1t now?" he inquired
rant for YOU, that packagcr'-
Boston Herald
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-15
who.

Who taught the raven in drought
10 throw pebbles into hollow tree
where she espied water. that the water
might rise so as she might come to il?
VINO taught the bee to sail through
such vast sea OF air and to find the
way from n flower I'm n field 70 bar
hive?
VINO taught the ant to bite every
gram OF corn she buried in her hill
lest 1t should take root and grow?-
Bacon
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-15
Generous.

See here" said the client you've
charged me so much for handling This
SUIT that I'll have to put mortgage
on my farm. Can't you help me out a
llttle?
guess | can" replied the enter.
prising lawyer. Tell You what TU
DO. III draw up the mortgage mt hale
rates. es.'-Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-15
Long Coat Suits.

Oar line OF long tight fitting Coat
Suits and boxy Jacket Suits, bo[h
leading i'm their class, offers very cx-
ceptionai values at-------........S SIS. 10
fou cannot find a better vsfue than
Tapp's special at $3.50. This is =
wonder, Made specially for as ;,y u.ea
who know how TO tailor properly.
Excellent quality of Lady's cloth. Riue
black or green. Has long graCs.u.
coat. Very stylish. Special price
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-15

MIR. O. jones and al lis boys *
poet TO take in The carnival and fair
a BLCeSburg.
Miss Coclcy is spending while
with her sister Mrs. Rud '>trom.
rhere vii. ba m entertainment Mt
the InNlitu'e building Friday eve.
ming Dee. 10. All are cordially in
NItIu.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-15
To Keep From Grovi,. nj.

y swindling firm once advertised that
IL would send for the sum of 2s. Cd. a
recipe which. If followed t. the letter.
would keep folks from growing old.
some credulous persons answered the
advertisement, remitting the required
zee. and received the following reply:
we would advise all such idiots os
you TO commit suicide at about the
age of twenty -tivc."-London Tt.Rits
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-15
Rank CnreIcNSncss.

a New Yorker who, being rich, en-
ploys a man servant said to his valet
one morning, "IoHkin" Sir" said
the man. You are getting careless.
Hoskin." Oh, sir, | hope not. sir
You don't brush my clothes regularly
eny more" "Oh. sir, / as sure YOU
"Thcre, Io ',in, that VIII do. left
q dollar in my white vest pocket YES
terday morning and it is stil there"
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-15
sincere Admiration

why DO you insist on keeping par
rot:'
Because" answered the lonely man,
II ljh" u hear it talk. The parrot Is
the only creature gifted with the power
Of speech that is content to repeat just
what il ncars without trying to make
q go0i $ Dry of IT, Washington Star.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-15

Competent statistlcians declare that
twenty-five acres of land are necessary
TO sustain one man on fresh meat. The
same space of land, if devoted TO
wheat culture would feed 10 people; IL
to oats, IS; potatoes, Indian corn ana
rice, 17G, ana if to the plantain. or ba.
mana, over GOOO people
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-15
A Real Good Thing

Mrs. Newbryde - got some hams
here last month that my husband liked
very much. Have you any more Of the
same kindf The Grocer-Y Yes'm; got
about dozen left from the same pig.
Mrs. Newbryde-oE. that's nice, Give
me six OF themLCleveland Leader.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-15

Mrs Ascum-RGt why do you buy
such expensive things when you know
your husband can't afford them? Mrs
Wise i,st do ii To please him. Mrs
AScum To please him? Mrs. Wise
Yes; there's nothing lie likes better
than chance to have something 70
complain about TO his own people and
pose rs martyr-Philadelphia Ledg.
tr
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-15

Keys Of bronze and iron have been
found in Greece and Italy dating from
Ht least the seventh century before
Christ
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-15
An IdknI Wnnnn-

she manages her husband without
l. ,g him see she does it."
"Cn, more than that She doesn't
even try to let other people see she
does it."-Brooklyn Life
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-15
Human Natnre

All boys think they will be richer
than their fathers, and all girls think
they can keep house better than their
mothers. They continue TO think tbi,
until they are fathers and mothers
themselves.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-15
Rain Coats.

Get her ore for Christmas. All the
Rain Coats we sell are guaranteed
waterproof. Some very haudSOrns
ones now, tan, black or gray al
............ $IS. 81
4 very handsome line az - 500
And when ii comes To those less
in pr &C, you cannot excel in value
tue special Coats we offer ut Siu.O
aIil y SlA.SO.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-15
MEET nae All TApp,s.
Christmas Shopping g
Greai Sale of Suits ana EoaLe

iaPp oilers some oil the best values tedsv in the
ouia Department. Really OF tn. fines wine
Money saving Values. ever kHoVC? in m. Sn,r,t,
nr. app was fortunate euough Ct 1r.ss ,e,ufi-
I'll @oats, Cloais AMI Suits grea saw as yyi1il =
New York week ago. suns ,ni ,,sre'
urs offered at prices that some e.,, r,,raj,
;rs consider low for wholesale. You an lDt 90,
hend tie real saving meaning OF these sta, u,l,ss
yoi come and see the style and quality Of th,.
mentS.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-15
4 Great Special

1!ic $40 Coat, beauty, black
1coadciOth, long Empire effect. The
very hest value we have ever offered,
$40
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-15

Don't fail TO visit our New China,
glassware and Crockery Department.
MILLINERY.
IN this department we have been
busy night and day trimming new
and beautiful hats for this sale. A
recent. purchase Cf several Hundred
druFnmers samples ofiicady to-wear
and stares puts tie prices down 10
soc on the dollar. One before the
sale is over we viii Pile all the odds
and ends OF the season or one table
and close them out at i0c each.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-15
The Newest Suits.

Tic EtOu Jacket effect. Made of
haudsomcst BroadC!Oth Isl brown,
Yiuc and black. Beautifully tailored,
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-15
GLOTHINGS.

we have just closed from re-
tiring manufacture $4,000 i'm nice new
and up-to-date suits and oyercoats.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-29
BIG ENGINEERING FEAT
Road From Cherry Run to Cumber-
land Wonderful Piece OF Work.
is COSTuEST IN The WORLD
And Only Four. Lives Have Been
Lost So Far Road to Be In
Operation In October.

Eighty per cent of the Western
MARYLAND railroads. new extension to
Cumberland is completed. aud by
late fall the road will be ready Tor
operation Octoter ] las been named
by engineers IN charge of the work
as the date when trains will be run
ing on the 6o-mile link from Cum
IRELAND to Cherry Run.
Every effort is now being used TO
bring about the completion OF the
road. This new link of the Western
Msryland, which is to connect with
the West Virginia Central and Pitts
burg railroad at Cumberland. crosses
the Potomac river pine times, the
Che sapeake and Ohio canal seven
times the Baltimore & Ohio railroad
three times. passes through ranges
aud spurs by five tunnels, VARYING in
length from 700 feet to 4. 400 feet,
passes through ridges aud hills by
innumerable cuts, many of them
over 80 feet through solid rock. and
some almost mile in length, aud a
great portion OF the road is being cut
out of the rocky sides of mountain
ranges directly above the canal.
There were employed in this work of
pushing the road to completion:
over 2. 500 men.
Sixteen steam shovels.
Twenty six locomotives.
Three hundred and fourteen animals.
Two COMPRISING plants.
Two concrete mixers. ~.
The first seven bridges east Of Cum
berland have been built and track
laid to North BIanch. A contract
has been awarded to Tansey q Wag.
ner. of Cumberland. for the 3oustruc-
tion OF brick passe niger stations at
Hancock aud South, Cumberland,
1t required more dynamite and
powder, more meu and animals. more
shovels and other machinery and more
fertile brains TO build the Wabash
link than any other piece of railroad
work in the history of the country.
Yet with all the. machinery. men
animals and explosives. the road
is soon to be completed " it'll, less loss
of life than any other gigantic task OF
similar character a fact. which, causes
many to marvel. considering the ton
after. ton OF dynamite. used in blast
ing out the roadbed. tsss'F'sfs'' "sts
IT is stated that but six men were
killed on the operation between Gum.
berland and Cherry Run. OF course
manv more poor Wabashers met death
violently in the surrounding country f.,
but there were only a half dozen un-
fortunates whose deaths we're attrib-
uted directly to the railroad work.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-29

Peter Fry, Woodruff, Pa, writes LATTER
doc toring for two years with the besi
physicians in Waynesburg, and still get.
ting worse, the doctors advised me if
had any business to attend to had bet
ter attend,toit at once, as could not
possibly live another month as there was
no cure for me. Foley's Kidney Cure
was recommended to me by friend. and
I Immediately sent my son to the store
for it and after taking three bottles
began to get better and continued to inn
prove until was entirely WELL" Sod
by all dealers. w b
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-29
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know II.
HOW Tn Yind Ont.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let Il stand twenty-foug hours, a
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-29
Tried Five Doctors.

Mrs. Frances L. Sales, of Missouri
Valley, Ia, writes 81 have been afflicted
with kidney trouble FIVE years: had
severe paines in my back and a frequen
desire to urinate. When riding experience
ed much pain over the region of the
kidneys. tried five physicians without
benefit and then concluded to try Foley's
Kidney Cure. After taking three 81 100
bottles was completely cured" Sold by
all dealers. W h
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-29
Cured or sright,s disease.

Mr.. Robert 0. Burke. Elnora. N. Y.
writes; Before | started to use Foley
Kidney Cure had to get up from twelve
to twenty times night, and was all
bloated up with dropsy and my eyesight
was SO impaired could scarcely see one
of my family across the ROOM had
given up hope of living, when friend rec
commended Foleyis Kidney Cure. One 50
cent bottle worked wonders and before !
had taken the third bottle the dropsy had
gone, as well as all other symptoms, OF
Bright's disease" Sold by all dealers
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-29
The Original.

Foley & Co., Chicago. originated
Honey 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 genuine. Ask for Foley's Honey and
Tar and refuse any substitute offered as
no other preparation will give the same
satisf- ction. 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, 1905-07-29
to- ENTER THE MINISTRY
lanes c. Walker, Totally Blind,
Will Preach the Gospel.
lie FORMERLY RESIDED HERE
Is a Nephew of Colonel and Hunter
Walker Now Under Charge of
{ Baltimore Presbytery

AT an adjourned meeting held on
Monday 10 the Young Mems Christian
Assoc iation, Charles ana Saratoga
streets, Baltimore the Presbytery of
Baltimore took. under its care Mr..
James Carey Walker as candidate
for the ministerv.
MIR. Walker Is son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
J. W. Walker OF 1862, Linden avenue.
Baltimore. and Ias been tlind from
childhood. He formerIv lived in Mar
tinsburg, and is nephew of Col.
Stuart W. Walker, of this CITY aud
Mr.. Hunter Walker, of Berkeley
county. He was graduated coupe
of years ago from the MARYLAND school
for the Blind. where he made a good
record as an earnest. conscientious
student for faithful, thorough scholar.
ship. He is member of Babcock
Memorial church, and first expressed a
desire to enter the ministery during
the patorate of Rev. Carl Wadsworh
Scovel. under whom he began his pre-
paratorv work in Greek and fhe other
languages for admission TO the theo-
logical seminary. Since Mr.. Scovel' s
acceptance Of his call to church in
Central New York Mr.. Walker has
continued his studies under the
present pastor. Rev. Mr.. McAlbine.
He was presented to the presbytery on
the recommendation of the committee
on education, Rev. DR.. J. Wynne
Jones. acting chairman, and after the
ministers had eiyep,him the. customary
oral ,examination as to his motives for
entering the ministery and concerning
his religious experiences he was onder
tile care ct a body. ann his choice of
Union TheoIoe icai Seminary, Rich
mond. as, tine school he prefers to
enter was approved. He will enter
the seminary In the fall. i.it
Mr., Walker is the second person so
afflicted to become affiliated with the
Baltimore presbytery.
= In appearance he is Young and
studious. with thoughtful expires
sion:}of big forehead. aud his back
head shnwing lot of brains there.
But with all his study hesis Jolly,
laug Ching hear tdly when lie laughs al
all, and hurrying across his room OF
through the narrow hallway that leads
to the living quarters with a spriugy
step that seems net to take into con-
siderationS bis affliction. AOn his writ.
| ing table are a. tablet. and stylus TOT
the New York point system, invented
by Superintendent William b. Wait
of the New York Institution for the
blind, With this he does his general
writing, sehdipg the stylus fvipg over
the guiding holes with a swiftness
astonishing to the unintiated. When
he has much work to do. not for his
own reading, he uses the typewriter,
on which he has STEADY speed of sc
words y minute.
Mr.. Walker has library of his
raised letter notes and manuscript.
Chief among them is the raised-lette
Bible. Other books OH the system he
has not bought, because there is 9
department. of books for the blind in
the Pratt Library, easily accessible
10 his reading of other books and the
daily Danprs he is sssistad nv nj,
parents or friends.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-29
Ias NlsTHsBDRq PEsaLi


Mrs. Ida L. wooltor1 is visiting 10
Berkeley Springs.
Miss Lillian Trenary is the guest OF
relatives in Besryville.
Mrs. MuSr. OF Baltimore. is the
guest of relatives here.
Miss Coney MoKown. is visiting
relatives st Gerrardstown.
Miss Mary Burk. Martinshurg. is
visiting fcieuds in Haeerstown.
Miss Elivabeth Herring is visiting
friends and relatives in Baltimore.
Miss Betty sublette, of Charles
Town, is visiting friends in this city.
Mr.. Elmer WooIford returned home
after very plaasaut visit TO Berkeley
Springs.
Miss May Oliver. this city, is the
guest Of Miss Julia Forney, at VIM
chester.
Miss Maud Fiery, of HaQerstown,
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Ward Lind
say, Martinsburg.
Miss Pauline Derry. OF Myersdale,
Pa, is visiting Miss Ella Martin,
West King street.
Mr.. James t. shaull is on a visit to
relatives ar Shannondale Spring, in
jefferson county.
Mrs. James Campbell, who has been
seriously i'll at her home az Gerrards-
town, is Improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Albright and
children, OF Cumberland, are the
guests of relatives in this city.
Mrs. G.. W.. McKown. with her
daughter Miss Park and son Paul,
left this Thursday for Cape May.
Miss Mary Paul and Master Paul
Westenahaver, of Cleveland, Ohio,
arevisitfng in this their former home.
Mis- Edna Roderick, who Is a trained
nurse in Philadelphia, is spending her
vacation with her parents in,this city,
Miss Anna Bell Deatrick and Miss
Fannie DeatrickA have gone to Ocean
Grove, where they will spend the
summer. as
Mr.6W. w. Brock, who is engaged
in home missionary work is the guest
of the family of DR.. Shipper. at Ger
rardstown.S G. ,ff ~ n
Miss Estella B. .eDunhams who, has
been spending week with her sister,
at Bedington, has returned to her
home near Gerrardstown. ass ssst1'
Miss Jessie McElroy has gone with
party of friends. from. WASHINGTON,
d. g. to Peaks Island on the coast of
Maine. to spend three weeks.
Miss Mary Gaskilf. Of Chmberlsnd,
and Miss Jennie Smith; of Washing
ton county, Nd, are the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. E. @. Henshaw, GU West
King street. a 6@. 4 "a
Mr.. James f. Thompsoa and dau Oh :.
ter, Miss limo, have gone to White
Sulphur Springs, W mere Mr.. Thomp-
son will attend the meeting of the
American Fisheries society,", n
Dir. Hall Capter, and wife are the
guests of the formers parents, Rev.
DR.. and Mrs I. W. Csnter, on West
Burke street. DIR. CaDter is professor
Of chemistry at the Randolph Macon
college, at Ashland, Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-29

Silver has a car of splendid breed
ing ewes also some 25 or 80 full bred
rams. 7-2y-4t.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-29
CYPHER'S
Chick Food

Cypher's CHICK FOOD is a
mixture of many diff eren
grains and seeds, so proper
toned to the needs of the grew
ing chick that it will be fully
nourished.l
HOW TO FEED-No matter
how well balanced the chick
food may be, unless it is fed SO
that the chick secures ample ex-
ercise and is raised on a work
to~live system, there will be a
large proportion of loss. To SCI
cure this much needed exercise
the food is scattered in chaff or
cut hay several times a day to
keep them working all day long
and it should be fed in no other
manner. saalse
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-29


what to Do.
There IS comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed that Or. Kilmer's Swamp
Root. the great kidney remedy fulfills every
wish in curing rheumatism, PAN In the
back, kidneys, liver bladder and every part
Of the urinary passage. Itcorrects inability
to held water and scalding pain in passing
it, or bad effects following use Of liquor
wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled to 60 often
during the day, and 10 get up many tines
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect Of Swamp Root IS soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its won
derful cures Of the most distressing cases.
II you need a medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in Soc and ST. sizes.
You may have a sample bottle Of this
wonderful discovery Esjt
and book that tells ~ =. -:
more about it, both sent $3.50
absolutely free by mail. ~. ~ " Z
Address DR.. Kilner & Home Of swamp.Roos
Co, Binghamton, N. Y. When writing men
ton reading this generous offer in this paper.
Don't make any mistake. but rernem
Der the name, Swamp-Root. DR., Xii
mer's Swamp. Root, and the address
Binghamton n Y on every bottle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-29
Repainting Bridge.

A. A. Shaffer, Cumberland, is about
completing the contract TO repaint
the bridge over the Potomac river at
Hancock. The work covers about six
weeks anil number of Hancock men
are employed,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-29
Three Physicians Treated Him without


WI. Yancy. Paducah, KY, writes: 81
had severe case Of kidney disease and
three Of the best physicians in Kentucky
treated me without success. / then took
Foley's Kidney Cure The FIRST bottle
gave immediate relief, and three bottles
cured me permanently. gladly recon
mend this wonderful medicine, - Sold
by all Dealers "a "
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-29

convincing proof that the kidneys and
der are outof order.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-07-29

sediment or set
ting indicates sgs
unhealthy condi-
ton al the kid
neys If I, stains
your linen il Is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass il or pain in
the back is also
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-02-02
lTo Moro gtomach Tronhlaa.

All stomach trouble ID renewed BY
the use Of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. II
gives the stomach perfect rest BY d.
costing what you eat, without the
stomaCh's aid. The food builds up
the body, the rest restores the stom-
ach TO health. You don't have TO
diet yourself whom taking Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure. ]. D. Erskine, Of Allen-
vile. Mich, says: II suffered Heart
burn and Stomach trouble for some
time. My sister-in.law has had the
same trouble and wss not able 10 cal
icrsix weeks, She lived entlrely on
warm water. After taking two bot.
ties Of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure she vas
entirely cured. Shp now eats heartily
and is In good health. I am glad 70
say Kodol gave me instant rellef,"
Sold BY Townsend, the druggist, Cor.
Sd and Broadway.