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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-05-19
CHAPTER XXI CONTINUED.

"Tes. sir an kin buy 1t, lock, stock
and barrel, fer five hundred dollars.
The Teller that owns it I'D jump at it
like a dnck on June bug That's my
secret. Mr.. Craig. / naInu one uOiIdT
to my name. bat from this day on I'm
goin' to work hard an save my money
till | own that property. I'm a-goin'
down to Atlanta next week, whar peo-
pie don't know me. an have lump of
1t bigger N this examined. an eff it's
gold I'll own the land sooner or later"
Craig glanced to the rear.
Come back here" he said. Opening
q door at the end of the warehouse. he
led Pole into more retired spot. where
they would be free from possible inter.
ruption. Then in a most persuasive
voice he continued: Baker. you need a
man of experience with you in this.
Besides. If there is as much of-of that
stuff as you say there is. you wouldn't
be able to use all you could make out
of 1t. Now. 1t might take you long
time to get up the money to buy the
land, and there is no telling what
In close place. but could raise FIVE
hundred dollars or even thousand.
My friends still stick to me, you know.
The truth is. Baker. I'd like the best
In the world to be able to make money
TO pay back what some of my friends
have lost through me-"
Pole hung his head. He seemed to
be speaking half to himself and on the
verge of smile when he replied. I'D
like to see you pay back some of 'em.
too. Mr.. Craig"
Craig laid his hand gently on Poles
shoulder
"How about lettin' me see the place,
Baker,? he said.
Pole hesitated, and then he met the
ex-banker's look with the expression
Of a man who has resigned himself to
generous impulse.
swell, some day when you are
A-passin' my way stop in, an mp
"How far is it?' broke in Craig, pull
Ing his beard with unsteady fingers.
"a good fifteen miles from heer,"
said Pole.
Craig smiled. "Nothin' but an easy
ride he declared. I've got a horse
dom nothing in the stable. What's to
hinder us from going today-this morn
ing-as soon as can go for my horseY
II don't keer." said Pole resignedly.
"But could you manage to go without
anybody KNOWN whar you was bound
fer?"
Easy enough" Craig laughed. He
was really pleased with Poles extreme
cautiousness.
"Then you mought meet me out thar
somers."
IA good idea. good idea, Baker"
"Do you know whar the Ducktown
road crosses Holly creek at the foot O.
Old Pine mountain?
Gas well as know where my house
Is"
Pole looked at the sun. shading his
eyes with his hand.
"Could you be thar by II o'clock?"
EASY enough, Baker"
"Well I'll meet you. I'm a-goin' to
trust you, Mr.. Craig, an when you see
the vein eff you think thar's enough
money In 1t fer two-but we can see
about that later"
"All right, Baker. I'll be there. But
say" as Pole was moving away, lyon
are drinking man and get a little off
sometimes You haven't said anything
about this where anybody
Pole laughed reassuringly. II never
have been drunk enough to do that.
Mr.. Craig, an, what's more, | never
win be-"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-05-19

ty handed to the farmhouse for late
dinner. They passed the afternoon at
target shooting on the lawn with rifles
and revolvers, ending the day by a
reckless ride on their horses across the
fields. over fences and bitches, after
the manner of fox hunting, sport not
often INDUCED In in that part Of the
country.
In the evening. as they sat in the big
sitting room smoking after supper ci-
gars, accompanied by Abner Daniel,
with his long. cane stemmed pipe, Mrs.
Bishop came into the room In her quiet
way. smoothing her apron with her
delicate hands.
Pole Bakers rid up an hitched at
the front gate" she said. Did you
send i'm to town fer anything, Alan7"
"No. mother" replied her son. Il
reckon he's come to get more meat. Is
father out there?'
81 think he's some'r's about the sta
BILE" said Mrs. Bishop.
Miller laughed 81 guess Pole isn't
the best pay In the world. is he?"
Father neveE weighs or keeps ac-
count of ANYTHING he gets" said Alan.
'"They both make guess at It when
cotton is sold. Father calls 1t lump
ing the thing, and usually Pole gets
the lump. But he's all right, and l
wish we could do more for him. Pa
Their was really thinking about helping
him in some substantial way when the
crash came
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-05-19

-rm putting my I.i'e in your hanGs,
Baker" said Craig. and with an I'M
steady hand he began to write.
Hold on thar" said Pole. You'll
know the hest way to write to her. but
when the moneys mentioned | want
you to say the $4,000 deposited in the
bank by the Bishops. You see. I'm not
goin' to tote no order fer money
hain't no right to. An I'll tell you an
other thing. old man. you needn't throw
out no hint to her to have me arrested
AS God is my final judge. eff I'm tuck
up fer this. they'll never make lne teli
whar you are. I'd wait until you'd
pegged out. anyway"
I'm not setting any trap for you.
Baker" whined Craig. you've got the
longest head of any man ever knew.
You've got me in your power, and all
can ask of you is my life. I've got
Bishops money hidden in my house.
am willing to restore it If you will re-
lease me. | can write my wife a note
that will cause her to give it to you.
Isn't that fair?"
That's all want" said Pole "An'
I'll say this to you: I'll agree to use my
influence with Alan Bishop not to han
die you by law; but the best thing fer
you an yore family to do is to shake
the dirt of barley off'n yore feet an
seek fresh pastures. These round heer
amt as green, in one way. as some I've
seed"
Craig wrote the note and handed it
up to Baker. Pole read it slowly and
then said: you mought "a axed 'er
to excuse bad writin' an spellin', an
hOpin' these few lines will find you en-
joyin' the same blessin's: but eff it gifts
the Doodle that's all want. Now you
keep yore shirt on. an don't git skeerd
O. the darkness. 1t will be as black as
pitch. an you kin heer yore eyelids
creak after | shet the front door, but
I'll be back. eff | find yore old lady
haint run off with handsomer man
an tuck the swag with 'er. I'm glad
you cautioned 'er agin AKIN me ques-
tons"
Pole backed to the foot of the ladder,
followed by Craig.
Don't leave me here, Baker" he
said imploringly. Don't, for Gods
sake. swear I'll go with you and get
you the money"
II can't do that. Mr.. Craig; but I'll be
back as shore as fate. eff | get that
=" oh nron1iSed Pole at all dcpenGg
on that. I'fT keep my wolu Al yvu uV
your'n.'
IL am going to trust you" said the
old man, with the pleading intonation
of a cowed and frightened child.
After he had got out Pole thrust
his head into the opening again. 1T ii
be like you to come up heer an try to
move this rock" he called out. but
YOU mought as well not try it, fer I'm
goin to add about dumpcart load O
rocks to II to keep the wolves from
diggin' you out"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-05-19
CHAPTER XXI.

BOUT noon that day as Pole
Baker sat on a fallen tree
near the roadside in the lone
Hest spot of that rugged coun-
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-05-19
XIII

AUBURN MILLER and Alan
spent that day on the river
trying to catch fish, but with
no luck at all, returning emp
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02
80. rhnt &c.

In 1901 the Archduke Charles was
called to take command OF the army of
Austria. which at the battle OF Hob
enIinden had been defeated by the
French and Bavarians. Near the scene
of action he met number OF wound
ed soldiers who had been abandoned
on the road by their commander for
want of horses to draw their carriages
In the retreat
The archduke. who on many occa-
sions had shown his humanity, i'm.
mediateIy ordered the horses to be
taken from several pieces of cannon
that were being hauled to the rear.
'.The life of one brave man is better
worth preserving than fifty pieces Of
ordnance" he said.
The abandoned gums fell into the
hands of the French commander, who
when he heard of the motive that had
prompted the sacrifice. Immediately or
dered the wEole to be sent back to the
gallant arehduke with his compliments
observing that he should be unworthy
Of being the opponent of his imperial
highness If he took advantage Of SO
noble an act of humanity.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02

strike your match In carbonic acid It
won't burn, nor In nitrogen, nor in
anything but oxygen
II you put a match into pure oxygen
Il viii burn without striking; so, you
see, Gre is Just chemical change. It
Is the oxygen of the air uniting with
the wood or paper or whatever you
burn. When anything burns, the car
bon In It unites with the oxygen and
makes carbonic acid, and the hydrogen
IN it unites with the oxygen and makes
water. Take a short piece OF candle
and light it and then turn over It
large jar. putting some bits Of wood
under the edge of the jar SO as to allow
the air to get under, and presently
the water made by the fire VIII col
lect IN drops on the inside OF the Jar
and run down the. sides. That Is
very pretty experiment,
It is hard to realize that wnter,
which win put out fre, Is made by
fire. but It Is so. Water IS a very
wonderful thing when you come to
examine It It is composed OF two
gases-oxygen and hydrogen. There
are two barrels OF hydrogen to one of
oxygen, but the oxygen weighs eight
times as much as the hydrogen. II
you take nine pounds OF water, eight
pounds of it are oxygen and one pound
hydrogen. These two gases have
very strong affinity for each other. II
they are mixed-two parts Of hydrogen
and one OF oxygen-ft makes a very
dangerous compound, for IL light
gets to it the gases win unite with
terrific explosion It IL very hard to
separate them, but 1t can be done with
electricity.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02

- csented speeck.
Ras ii 1917. when tie rec son
tate Convention Nlss held q 1lefzi=
FneT There wns q great tlleriIlt of
Tree son Demo IS and llboii Ion lists.
IN the ballroom Of the hotel vas
called a tavern IN tiiose days before
the opening OF the convention were
gathered the leaders. who were cons
structing the rev party platform, slnts
ing the officers and committees md
doing other preliminary work. In 2
chair tilted against the wall was
Prince John Van Buren, running oyer
the manuscript 6f the great speech he
was to deIiyer. Occasionally he arrest
ed the work of his associates With an
invitation. to listen to paragraph
which he considered especially good
His readings each time produced laugh
ter and applause. Finally he read a
passage which excited shouts Of laugh
ter and applause. When this had died
away somebody said. John, you ought
to have thrt part printed In italics. =.
Prince John affected surprise at the
suggestion. .Gentlemen," he said, II
want you to understand that this
speech IS an itancsr
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02

lit Is a great convenience to have
at hand reliable remedies for use m
cases Of accident and for slight M
iuries and ailments. A good ilnl-
ment and one that is fast becoming
4 fayorite If not household neces-
sitv 7s Cliamberlain,s Pain Balm.
BY applying it promptly to cut,
'bruise or burn it allays the pain and
causes the injury to heal in about
one-fhird the time usually required
and as it is an antisept1c it prevents
any danger of blood poisoning. When
Pail Balm is kept at hand sprain
may be treated before inflammation
sets in, which insures a quick re
eovery. For sale by Stone s Mercer
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02
Soar Stomach.

When the quantity of food taken
is too large or the quality too rich:
sour stomach is likely to follow, and
especially so if the digestion has
been weakened by constipation. Eat
slowly and not too freely of easily
digested food. Masticate the food
thoroughly. Let five hours elapse
between meals and when you feel q
fullness and weight in the region of
the stomach after eating, take
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets and the sour stomach may
be avoided. For sale by Stone &
Mercer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02

The following story Of Oliver Wen
dell Holmes was told some years ago
by physician who was student in
The Harvard Medical school when DR.
Holmes was an Instructor in anatomy
there.
One day the subject before tie class
was the Uranium, and huElan skull
was passed from hand to hand, the in
structor asking the members Of the
class to describe the pTominenccs, cav
;ties ana apertures. Student after stu
dent gave the names and locations of
che orifices, until finally the inquiry
narrowed down to one opening which
iInfIed every one.
DIR. Holmes waited patiently for
some one to distinguish himself. but
no explanation was advanced. When
al had given it uD. the doctor rather
d -yIy remarked: That IS Holmes hole.
made It myself"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02
va calre Conslnptio..

a. "a. Herren, of Finch, Ark.
writes: "Foley's Honey and Tar
Is the best preparation for coughs,
colds and lung trouble. know that
iithas cured consumption in the first
stages 1t stops the cough, soothes
and heals the infamed membranes
IN the throat and lungs and pre-
vents serious lung trouble. 1t is
guaranteed for all throat and lung
diseases. Refuse substitutes. Sold
by Stone & Mercer, Wells & Hay
maker
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02
n Rrenthinr R1erclse.

To take breathing exercise, stand
erect and relaxed with the hands fall
ing at the sides and a cane held cross
wise In front. Then inhale slowly,
Drawing a deep breath, at the same
time raising the cane gradually until
fbe arms are stretched above the shout
ders, when the Inhalation shall be
completed. Then, with sudden let
ting 60 of the breath, drop the cane
quickly to the back Of the neck and
pause a moment.
This exercise Is OF great value TO
girls and boys with narrow chests or
delicate lungs.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02

Sandy Level, Va. He says: 81 had
a terrible chest trouble, caused by
smoke and coal dust on my lungs
but, after finding no relief in other
remedies, I was cured by DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds" Greatest sale
of any cough or lung medicine in the
world. At Stone & MERGERS or F.
G. BANDS drug stores; SOC and 81.
guaranteed. Trial bottle free.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02

A small nag is placed in the center OF
a fiowerpot filled with earth or sand.
Each child In turn then has to remoye
a little sand from the pot on stick
without upsetting the dag OF at all Inn
pairing its upright position. At each.
attempt they all cry take carer The
interest toward the close of the con-
test grows most exciting, and the one
who upsets the nag pays the forfeit OF
a traitor" who degrades and Insults
the dag of his country.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02
Nnnerons 40 WortIIess.

Everything is in the name when
it comes to Witch Hazel salye. E.
C. Dewitt & CO., of Chicago, dis
covered some years ago no VITO make
a salve fro mWitch Hazel that is a
specific for piles, for blind, bleeding
itching and protruding piles, ecze-
ma, cuts, burns, bruises and all skin
diseases DeWitt's Salye has no equal.
This has given rise to numerous
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02
Has Sold a Pile of Chamberlain
Cough Remedy.

I have sold Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for more than twenty years
and it has given entire satisfaction.
4 have sold a pile of it and can
recommend it highly-Joseph Nc
Elhiney, Linton, la. You will find
this remedy good friend when
troubled with a cough or cold 1t
always affords quick relief and is
pleasant to take. For sale by
Stone & Mercer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02
Two Shes 90 Gents and $1.OOs

we'll. 81 use it in my family z
writes G. j. WEIGH, of Tekonsha,
Mich, Hand find it perfect" Sim
ply great for cuts and burns. Only
25c at Stone & MERGERS or F. G.,
BANDS drug stores.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02
CnntrndIcfinr.

The Kriesblatt. published in the dis
trict of Hochst, Prussia, printed the
other day this advertisement: Lost, a
perambulator containing six-month-
old baby, the same having been left on
Sunday outside public house In Sos
senhelni. or possibly in Hochst, or en-
-tarIiedernacn. Vn the perambuintor
cover the following is embroidered,
.SIeen well: mother watches ovEss
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02
~ Unpleasant Efects.

If you ever took DeWitt's Little
Early Risers for biIiousness or con-
stipation you know what will pleas
IRE is. These famous little pills
cleanse the liver and rid the system
of all bile without producing I'M
pleasant effects. Sold by Stone &
Mercer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02
Got Off Cheap.

He may. well thing he has got off
cheap who, after having contracted
constipation or indigestion, is still
able to perfectly restore his health
Nothing will do this but DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. A quick, pleasant
and certain cure for headache. con-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02
chiEMIs T.RY No 50.
A. Fnfere firr Experiments Witch
a,,I 1sll.i OF Boy Can Make.

An InfereStIng Experiments " hlssli
Any 6slrI or BOY c.in Mike
Fire Is simply q chemical clAnnge-
when you strike match a lights
Matches are little pieces ot wood With
phosphorus ana sulphur on the ends Of
theln. Oxygen unItes With phosphor
US very easily. indeed, and with sui
phrr almost as easily. Rubblng the
match makes it hot enough far the
oxygen In the air to take hold OF tsse
phosphorus. md tliSt makes $
enough for the oxygen to get hold =
the sulphur. and that burning uiEisc7
seat enough to set the wood on 70.
ani so you have lighted natT.is-
Every time you strike match
perform q chemical operatlon. IS yeu
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02
LAKE Finding Money.

Finding health is like finding
money-so think those who are sick
When you have cough, cold, sore
throat, or chest irritation, better act
promptly, like w. G. Barber, OF
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02
"A serioua Matter.

Mother-what's the matter. my
dear? why are you crying7 Harry
between sobs)--I left my taffy on that
chair ana the lady's sitting on It
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02
Attacked BIZ a Mob.

and beaten in a labor riot until
covered with sores, Chicago street
car conductor applied Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve, and was soon sound and
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02

stipation, etc. 25c at Stone & Mer-
GERS or F. g. BANDS drug stores /;
guaranteed.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02

wort less count HQf
81 81 Tie alllfle Sold
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02

THE Maccabees viii hold 2 ree.ql is
ve,,;ew 4oniqht IN the PythiaIii & y
ana look after routine nslssll
Attorney George Alexand ef WIS
here Thurs day night from "a
mont;
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-09-02
How % FIND Out

You can easily determine n your Kidneys are
out Of order by setting aside for a. hours z
Tpou esEaulinatjoni Il Il cloudy or milky or has
. brick-dust sediment OF small particles hoat
FoLEY,S KIDNEY CURB should be taken
The Washington times., 1905-08-24
PorfQbIe DARK Room.

4 fully equipped portable coilapsing
dark room. so small that 1t can be
operated on a persons lap and carried
in a small suit case, is an invention
of the season for amateur photogra-
piers and tourists. It is eighteen
inches long, ten high, and twelve wide
when ready for use. aud looks like a
telescope when two armhOles at either
end are extended. When collapsed the
cloth is held down firmly between the
tin sides, and il is then only an inch and
q half wide. The frame, Of galvanized
tin. IS prettily lacquered; the top, Of
fat tin. is the same size as the bottom
and supported, when IN use. by round
steel bars at either end RiYeted on
theedgeS of the frame is the rubber-Iined
black and white check cloth of light
weight wool that makes a complete dark
room. At either end of the cloth are
two arm or waist holes, with elastic
bands 10 fit close around the arm and
keep out the light when q person IS
working. In the center of the top there
is I'D that fastens down with clasps It
measures eleven by eight inches, and in
the center holds q funnel-Shaped piece
Of cloth, also rubber lined through
which person looks when developing
This funneI-shaped mask is held about
the forehead pust above The eyes by a
rubber band and light is kept from get
t4l45 III ~ Il plttt VI "iiFtl NtcLli I4itit
fts close II the bridge of the nose and
IS attached to the sides Of the funnel
With this properly adjusted and the
hands put through the armholes at
either end pictures can be developed
quite as successfully as in dark room
At one corner is a portable copper
lamp with copper chimney that keeps
the room cool by carrying the heat
caused by 2 candle, gas or electricity
used for lighting. One side Of the lamp
IS fitted with piece of ruby glass, that
may be changed for white piece at any
tine for use in printing.
The Washington times., 1905-08-24
The cAn1erican Woman.

No place is safe from her. This siren
uous new woman is the exact antithesis
of the old fashioned, self-sacrificing fe-
male of bygone days.
The farmers of Shelby county. Ind.
are having great difficulty in getting
men 20 assist in the threshing of the
immense crop of wheat because OF the
fact that II has been reported thai The
farmers wives have banded themselves
together in clubs with ironclad oOliga-
tions not TO cook lavish feasts for
threshers, as has been the custom.
Heretofore, these localities have been
noted for their threshing dinners or
mutton veal boiled ham, tOothsOue
roasts. stuffed turkeys and fried chick
en-, the women having WED with each
other in preparing these meals.
They have now resolved that all this
! hustle in the heated season is vanity
and a waste of energy, and that the
nea can get along on hard-boiled eggs
and cold grub. -
Thresher men say that If the women
continue TO refuse to serve hot meals
they will be compelled to provide for
their employees. taking cooking and sleep
| ing outfits along with them, as thresh-
er owners in the Northwest now do. In
that case farmers will be compelled to
pay more to get their wheat thrcshed.
Cooking for thresheTs. as all who have
ever done it know, is no Joke.
They have appet!tes more Voractous
and devouring than their own insatiate
machines
The farm women cook all day and the
farm women all night, like the song
says but the men are always hungry
Now the women have struck. and
great is the trouble thereof
1t seems that this question Of cook
| cry will sooner or later cause an open
| rupture between Man and his Solids
| ant yassal. Woman.
The men say, Cook The women
say. I'VE are tired of it, and right here
| is a deadlock
Time alone will show which is the VIC
| tor.