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The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-07-13
CAPITULATlON

Copyright. 1905, by RIcha'h .. shclton.l
When the maid opened the door In
response to Hollander's tug at the bell
he walked into the little consultation
room and ensconced himself comfort
ably in chair near the window.
Tell DR.. Allen I'd like to see her at
once, IL you WILL" he said pleasantly.
mo, never mind the name; just pn-
tent"
AS the maid withdrew TIollander
glanced about the room. Everywhere
were medical books and technical mag
azlnes. A grinning skull and vel
lowed femur reposed on the mantel-
piece and on Il nelghboring table was
II sealed jar containing human brain.
IIollander grunted his disgust lie was
loath to associate Cecilia Allen with
these things. Tho idea of women In
vading the professions, especially such
women as Cecilia, was extremely dis
tasteful to his mind, He rose and,
crossing the room, stood before
framed diploma, reading Its Latin
phrases, which announced with all the
ponderous dignity Of steel engraving
and crinkled parchment that Cecilia
Madison Allen was n full fledged NJ. ID.
Standing thus, with his back to the
door, he did not see Cecilia enter the
room.
Good afternoon" she said in her
best professional manner.
IIollander turned.
Hello, Cecelia," he said, with cheer
full informally.
"Oh. it's only your she said.
We'll" he said in challenge, cant
have troubles as well as any one else?
Haven't l as much right as the next
man 70 summon medical ald?"
Cecilia regarded him doubtfully.
did you really come for medical ad-
vice?" she asked.
IT really did," he asserted gravely.
Cant sleep. Worry all the time.
Lost my good nature and feel broken
up generally"
indigestion" she declared. Aren't
you smoking too much?'
"Your diagnosis is all wrong" said
he. 1.-THE trouble Is with my heart"
"Indeedw she said, frownlng slightly
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-07-13
MUSE AND
MATRTMONY
BY T. SHERWOOD BOYD
Copyright, 1905, by T. g. Mcclure
By T. SHERWOOD BOYD

do you know" remarked Gerald
Goodsell, II think shall take to writ.
ing poetry"
Nettie Alnsworth gave little laugh
as she settled herself more comfortably
in the big chair "Who ever heard of
a poet with waist line larger than his
chest measurement" she leased.
II say" he cried, I'm not to blame
because Tm-er-plump-am ~
You're not to blame, Gerry" she
laughed. but you cannot have lndiges-
ton and tho fires OF genius within you
at the same time"
But I have splendid Digestion" he
persisted. -Four meals day never
feaze me-"
"Poets," counseled Nettie, never
have regular meals. When they lead
regular lives they cease to become gen
fuses"
But that's all tommyrot," he de
clared loftily. 81 can be genius and
have the comforts Of life, cant ~
"If you are very great genius, Ger.
ry, you may be able to live those hnndi.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-07-13

THAT'S WHAT I'VE BEEN TRYING TO SAY
TO YOU FOR TWO YEARS"
caps down, but few men write good
checks and good verse ut the same
time"
WELL" he said stubbornly, II don't
think my checks would be protested,
and write verse. Bob Thompson said
they were first rate. read him some
the other night"
80 that Is what he meant" unused
Miss Ainsworth.
whats what who mcantf" demand
ed Gerald.
"Why. Bob said he had been to see
you the other evening and had had one
of the best laughs he has enjoyed In n
long time" she explained,
"IIc told me they were good"
mo" explained NcttIc. 81 think you
will find that he said they were great"
IT'S the same thing"
"Grcat' IL n word capable OF wider
latitude of definition" she reminded
him. Read me some Of the verses"
you'll laugh" he contcndcd.
mo" she promised; "Tll be very
good and quiet"
Here's one | thought up last night"
he began bashfully:
my lady's eyes are blue and kind,
Her charms are charms of face and mind
Her equal would be hard to find;
IT'S she | love most dearly.
My lndys face IL pure and sweet,
My lady's hair In dainty. neat.
And trim her tiny little feet,
And she's an angel-nearly."
II think that last line needs little
polishing" said Miss Ainsworth grave
ly. The lady of the lines might object
to being called near angel"
IL say" cried Gerald In shocked
tones, you don't suppose | meant that
do you? That's poetic license-to make
the rhyme, you know"
Suppose you make it, And she's an
angel, clearlyY" suggested Nettie
"Thnt would be more polite"
Gcrry's face frightened. ITS aw,
fully good of you to suggest that" he
said. ITS whole lot better"
as there II second verse;" asked Net
tie.
mot yet" admitted Gerry, colorlng
you see, the different verses should
be alike in meter. Now. when | start
n second verse 1t sounds different.
had second verse to this. 1t goes:
IT never loved another girl
with half the tender passion
That keeps my head all in II whirl
In this unusual fashion,
II she would only give her love
To one who loves her dearly,
I'd think the stars in heaven above
Like her eyes shone moro clearly"
He paused expectantly. Miss Aims
worth admitted that the verses were
scarcely of the same metrical meas
urement
~ think" observed Gerry, that II
have the verse done in booklet where
there Is only one verse to every othel
page and the rest of the paper Is GOV
cred with pictures. Then, you see, i
would not matter so much"
"You should be an inventor, Gerry,
! counselcd Miss AInswOrth. 81 thInl
you are more ingenious than poctical,'
but | want to be poet" he pro
tested. eve got such Il lot Of thing
that ! dare not say to the girl herself
It's the only way TO let them conn
out"
Nettle smiled. "Now it all come
out" she declared. "Who Is the lady
Gcrry?"
II cannot tell YOU" said Goodsell, hi
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-07-13

even So" he affirmed. And, what
Is more, It's bad case"
Cecclia's frown deepened.
You'd better consult specialist"
she advised.
You're the only one who would UNI
derstand the case" he said. "Do you
suppose | want to go to n specialist
and tell him I'm troubled with an OBJ
stinate case OF unrequited Affection
80 that's It," she said YEARLY.
Eyes, that's It," he returned. II
know of only two methods Of treat
ment-matrimony or cold poison
II don't approve Of either" she said.
II don't fancy the cold ,olson my
SELF" he admitted.
you didn't come here to propose
again, did your she asked coldly.
| II came here to ask you honestly IL
| you're satisfied with this sort Of thing;
IL you really and truly are making
success of IT." said he.
Cecilia glared at him.
You're very brave" she said sar-
donlcally.
II know It," said he, but with all
my nonsense I'm In earnest for once.
/ want to be sure, above all things,
that you are happy and contented. If
your profession Is more than anything
else In the world to you, want to
make the biggest kind Of a success Of
1t. That Is why l came" he ended
quietly.
Cecilia toyed with papcrwelght,
but said nothing.
"I've waited patiently and hoped In
patiently" he went on, but now I'm
| becoming convinced you really mean
what you say about your llfework.
want to satisfy myself today that
you're thoroughly sincere, and II you
are l won't trouble you further. I'll
take myself OFF and NOPE 1t out alone"
my profession means very much to
me-" she unused thoughtfully.
"More than anything else in the
world?" he asked eagerly.
"More than-than almost anything
else" she said.
more than anything" he persisted.
docs II mean more than homc-such
home ns | can give yOuT"
At that juncture the bell tangled, and
the maid tapped on the door.
"Some one to see you. DR.. Allen" she
said.
Cecilia excused herself and took her
caller into the little office ut the rear Of
the consultation room. After n time
she came back. Her face was red, and
her professional rcpose seemed some
what disturbed.
"Cure him so soon" Hollander
laughed.
"He's incurable," she said shortly.
"Whats his ailment?" Hollander in
qulred,
"Chronlc cupIdity," said she. at was
the rent collector"
Hollander turned TO her quickly.
Look here, CecelIa," he said, "you
don't mean
She nodded mlserably.
1--WE had just one patlent-and that
charity patient-since I've been here"
she confessed. I'm strapped-broke-
insolvent," she ended traglcally.
'Is the profession worth all this strug
gIe2" said Hollander.
mo" she said hotly, at isn't. I'm
tired Of 1t all, and, Ted, want that
home-if I'm not too late in applying"
Hollander caught her In his arms.
"Ill give you life Job curing that
heart trouble" he declared jubilantly.
CASPER JOHNSON.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-07-13

Louis j. Kruger, cX-champion long
distance foot racer of Germany and
Holland, writes, oct, ~, 1901; Dur
ing my training of eight weeks foot
races at Salt Lake City, in April last,
| used Billiards. Snow Liniment to
my greatest satisfaction. Therefore,
| highly recommend Snow Liniment
to all who are troubled with sprains,
bruises or rheumatism. poe, SOC and
Sl.OO Sold by Central Drug Store,
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-07-13

In the baseball annals Of Texas, Bal
timore county, Is an incident which,
whether an actual occurrence or not,
has been repeated so often that it Is
invested with the force of fact.
On hot Fourth Of July back in the
eighties, when the catcher held his posi-
ton behind the bat without mask
and the pitcher knew Of no curve or toe
plate, there was game Of ball be-
tween the Texas Sluggcrs and the IT.
monlum Little Potatoes, but Hard to
Peel. The Sluggcrs had got In some
good stic., work early In the game, and
the visitors were just feeling the big
Texas pitcher. 1t was the nth inning,
and the Little Potatoes had two men
on the bases, one on second and the
other on first, when one OF their home
run hlttcrs, who had been asleep UNI
til this moment, struck the ball, 1t
cleared the entire field and would have
fallen on the railroad track, but just Mt
that moment n train came along, and
the ball disappeared in the smokeStacS
of the engine. The train was going at
a lively speed up grade, and the force
Of the pufrs elected the ball. The mo-
mentum Of the train carried it until 1t
fell in the third bascman's hands, and
double play was the result After
much kicking from the Little Potatoes
as to whether the play was fair the side
was retired, rs the double play made
three hands Baltimore Sun.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-07-13
Perhaps.

Some men and all boys seem to thlaA
that q Stat fence IS made to rattle n
stick on. The music Of tho stick as q
merTily trips from Stat to Stat is very
sweet to the ear OF the owner Of the
fence, especially when the fence is
newly painted,-Boston Transcript.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16
Roosevelt Friendly to South.

CONGRESSMAN George S. Legare,
whose good work in behalf of the ma
val bill for the construction OF two
additional battleships, resulted in Pres
ident Roosevelt naming one of these
ships for South Carolina, has returned
to Charleston. He declares that Pres
ident Roosevelt is disposed to be friend
ly to the south and wants to be the
president of the whole country. IN
the next few years, Mr.. Legare says
that this fact will be more clearly
shown.
The naming of the battleship tor
South Carolina is only one of the evil
dences of the presidents friendly con-
sideration for this section. In tie
passing of the inaugural parade Pres
ident Roosevelt declared that he named
the battleship in honor OF Congress
man Legare and he has otherwise at
tested the fact, but the congressman
prefers to speak Of the act as an honor
to the south and this state in partlc'
ular.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16
The sun,s Nearest Neighbor.

The rarely seen planet Mercury
reached it's greatest western elonga-
ton from the sun on January Y, ana
since then has been favorably placed
for observation as morning STAR rls-
ing an hour and half before the sun
in the southeast. 1t is an achievement
to catch a sight of this elusive baby
planet, and it is on record that Copper
nicus never succeeded in seeing II.
Those who are not early risers must
wait until the end Of March, by which
time Mercury, moving at the rapid rate
of nearly 1900 miles minute, Will nave
passed to the other side Of the sun, anu
be even better. situated as an evening
star in the northwest. Ihe planet
shines with a dull rosy hue, anu "
watch its quick passage through 'ne
stars is most interesting.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16
Charleston Can Aid Farmers.

Mr.. +. H. Hyatt has returned to
Columbia from Charleston, where ne
went in the interests of the farmers
cotton movement. He thinks the bus
ness men of Charleston appreciate the
vast OPPORTUNITIES of the present move
ment. and that they are disposed 10
do something to reap the harvest. He
also thinks Charleston has a golden
opportunity with all of its warehouse
facilities and it's bulging banks to inset
the situation in which no other Guy
in the country has, and that it can
not only benefit the people OF Cnarles
ton, but the farming interests.
Mr.. Hyatt says that the farmers are
having scme trouble with warehouses
in Georgia, where the warehouse men
are allowing buyers to get the cotton
that is in the warehouses, Tor con-
sideration, with a contract that they
can substitute other cotton OF the
same grade when called for, and tne
farmers actually want to sell. Inls
is altogether wrong, but MIR. hya'1
saws the farmers find that it is en-
t;relv out Of harmony with what the
farmers want. In other words, II the
neonle who have sold cotton that they
have not got. and can get 1t from
tho farmers or warehouse men by any
such hocus pocus, it is exactly "na'
the farmers do not want, and it is only
by holding the actual cotton that the
farmers believe they are able to DO
anv,hing, and any plan Of substitution
simply means that the dealers get the
cotton for which they otherwise would
have to pay higher prices.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16
BROKEN ARMY AT TIE PASS.
DemoraIized Remnant Of kuropatkin's
Forces Behind Fortifcations.

OemoraliZed Remnant OF Nu'opoe"''
Forces Behind Fortifcations.
A St. Petersburg dispatch OF MOD
day says: Russia's grand army wfth
the exception of the thousands killed
or taken prisoners on the plains and
mountains around Mukden, is gather
ing slowly behind the Notifications OF
Tie Pass, which were built as a ref
uge before the battle Of Lao Yang
and Is feverishly engaged in the work
of reorganization and further strength
ening the lines.
As to the losses sustained General
Kuropatkin admits that $4,000 wound
ed were carried off the field. ms
with the 26,5OO dead left on the tleld'
the 10000 prisoners and the wounded
left in the hospitals, comes somewhat
nearer the latest Japanese estimate
that the total Russian losses were l5o''
600. At this rate Kuropatkin cannot
have more than 100000 effective hghs
ing men with him.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16
BRYAN LOSES HIS CASE.
Will Not Get the $4,000 Requeathed
Him in Bennett Will.


The supreme court OF Connecticut
Thursday handed down a decision in
the Philo S. Bennett will case, in which
William J. Bryan has figured as a pos
sible beneficiary to the extent Of $780,
900, as provided in a sealed letter"
left by Mr.. Bennett, and finds no error
The decision upholds the superior
court which rendered judgment to the
effect that the clause in Mr.. Benefits
will containing the paragraph in re-
gard to the $4,000 to be left to Mr..
Bryant is imperative, and that the
said fund is a part Of the residuary
estate.
Mr.. Bryan appealed from this decis-
ion. Clause II of the will leaves $780,
900 to Mrs. Bennett in trust with no
purpose, while the sealed letter says
that the money is left to William j.
Bryan. The supreme court holds that
the superior court is right in deciding
that the clause is imperative.
The decision ends one Of the most
interesting cases ever fought out in
the courts of the state. Mr.. Bryan
was a close friend of Mr.. Bennett,
and was made the executor Of the will.
When it became known that "sealed
letter" was deposited in New York,
bequeathing Mr.. Bryan $4,000, the
struggle began to have it excluded,
several allegations which caused con-
siderable surprise being made by col. A.
sci for Mrs. Bennett. At the time it
was even alleged that Mr.. Bennett in
tended to have the letter destroyed
when he was killed by fall on 3
western mountain side.
Counsel for Mr.. Bryan, when asked
if the case would be taken any higher.
said it would not be.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16
SENATOR BATE DEAD.
Well Known Tennesseean Passes Away
Suddenly at Washington from At
tack of Pneumonia.

United States Senator William Brim.
age Bate cf Tennessee, twice governor
of his state, a veteran of both the
Mexican and civil wars, rising from
private to major in the confederate
army and for eighteen years a con-
spicuous member Of the upper house
of congress, died at his hotel apart.
ments in Washington Thursday morn
ing aged Is years. Death was due
to pneumonia and defective heart ac-
ton.
Senator Bate attended the inaugl-
ration ceremonies on March 4, and his
death is believed to be due primarily
to exposure on that occasion. He sui
fered a slight chill on that day. He,
however, continued his official duties
and occupied his seat in the senate
Tuesday. He became suddenly i'll
at the dinner table that evening and
Immediately called for a physician. He
was put to bed and his condition was
recognized as serious. Despite the et.
forts of his physician, he became stead
iiy worse, and all hope for his recoV'
cry was given up Wednesday. His
lungs, however, showed Improvement,
and it is probable he would have re-
covered but for the weakness Of his
heart. which is attributed not only ta
his advanced age, but the serious
strain to which it had been subjected
by a long standing asthmatic condi-
tion.
Senator Bate was entirely conscious
until his death, and realizing that the
end was near asked that he be buried
at his old home in Nashville. He
steadily sank during "Wednesday night
and the early morning hours and pass
ed away peacefully at o'clock Thurs
day morning.
Senator Bate took his seat in the
.enate in 1887 and was sworn in only
few days ago for another
term Of six years. He was the rank
ing minority member of the commit
tee on territories, military affairs and
agriculture and foresty; also a mem
ber of several minor committees and
chairman Of one of the minority com
mittees.
Sergeant-at-arms Casson Of the house
designated the Tennessee delegation,
consisting of Messrs. Brownlow, Hale,
Moon. Butler, Houston, Gaines, Pad
gett, Sims, Garrett and Patterson, as
a committee to represent the house
at the funeral services of Senator Bate
in Tennessee.
After a session of seven minutes the
senate adjourned out of respect to
the memory of the late Senator Bate.
In the absence of MIR. Carmack OF
Tennessee Mr.. German brought the
senator's death to the notice OF the
senate.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16

is a new station two miles from Car
lisle. in Union County. From Pr!des
the new road runs for distance OK
three miles to Neal Shoals. where a
half million dollar water power 6evei-
opment is now in progress. From Neal
Shoals it is sixteen miles to Union
and the road has been graded for the
entire distance and the iron rail- IS
already on the ground. From Union
the line is to extend to Buffalo, where
there is a large cotton mill. This line
from Union to Buffalo is four miles IN
length and is already in operation,
and is doing a fine business.
The purpose is to extend the line
from Buffalo to Glenn Springs, and
then on to Spartanburg. This would
give a direct connection between
Pride's and Spartanburg via Union
Pride's is the connecting point OH
the main line of the Seaboard Air Line.
two miles from the functional point OF
Carlisle.
The point is that Union and Spar
tanburg are in this wise to be con-
nected with the Seaboard Air Line.
Union will have the connection within
few weeks.
The line has been graded from
Pride's to Union-the line to Bufalo
8, IN, nnGr9finn
Mr.. T. C. Duncan. president of the
Union and Buffalo mills, is the moving
spirit back of the enterprise and nat
urailv the Seaboard Air Line is
thought to be giving the enterprise
it's moral support. In the sane way
the suggestion is made that the Sea-
board Air Line, while not openly push
ing the Pee Dee projects OF railroad
development, would like very much to
see the proposed line to Charleston
actually constructed.
There is much talk about a line BE-
ing built from Sumter to McBee, on
the Seaboard. Such a line would give
a direct air line through a rich and
undeveloped section of the state and
would 20 directly to Bishopville which
Is also much interested in the propos-
ed line.
Then there are developments in
view in other parts of the state, such
as the proposed line to Saluda Court
House and other points in the state.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16
Chester Cotton Growers Meet.

The Chester County Cotton Growers
Association met in Chester the past
week. thirteen of the seventeen pre-
cincts in the county being represented.
The members seemed to be very en-
thusiastic over the issue and have
signed an agreement pledging them
selves to stand by the New Orleans
convention in every particular.
Hon. P. l.. Harden was elected
president and ]. E. Nunnery secre'
tary. A resolution was adopted urging
all merchants, manufacturers and pro-
fessional men to join the farmers in
carrying out the object of the organl'
zation.
The president was authorized and re-
quested to invite the state president
E. D. Smith, to visit Chester and
deliver an address before the people
in the interest of the work.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16
The Newer Japan.

Pierre Lott thinks, as do many OF us
when we revisit the scene Of our early
loves. that Japan has deteriorated.
War. even in 1900, he saw to be inevl-
table. but this saddens him less than
the substitution of American bars for
the picturesque tea houses and the
general spread of drunkenness among
the lower orders. Formerly, he says,
if YOU saw a drunken man in Nagasakl
he was sure to be European; but now
the sailors as we'll as the civilians OF
Ninpon are often to be found boozing
and quarreling in cabarets.-Pall Mall
Gazette.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16
Some Interesting Railroad Talk.


A Columbia dispatch says: There
is an unusual amount of railroad con-
struction and talk about further deVel'
opment just at this time.
The conference that is soon TO oe
held at Winston-Salem has emphasiz'
ed this talk.
It may be interesting tc note tnat'
while there is considerable discussion
nbout the further railroad de- ,lopment
of parts of the Pee-Dee section, a
somewhat short but important line IS
being constructed in the PIEDMONT
section. It is now only line "a
miles in length, but it has rich possloll:
tiles and means much for the railroad
ceography of that section.
This new line starts at Pride's,whlca
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16
ThE PATH OF THE MOON.

The moon has dropped bridge upon the
sea,
Golden. yet pale with the strange silver
light
TAt. melting midnight shadows, changes
white
The yellowest rose and bleaches roof and
The moon has made path of mystery
From earth unto herself; the great seas
might
Is held in check, as when to maiden
slight
The lion knelt, obeying loves decree.
Oh whittier Go YOU lead slim. radiant way,
A:tre!nbins as the listening pillows turn
Like children in their sleep when
mothers hand
has gently touched them? By this dream
like ray
Do you not tempt? For there are souls
that burn
Through the dim sea to find an un-
known land.
Maurice Francis Egan. in Lippincott's.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-16
OPPOSED TO NEW COUNTY.

severa, Towns In Laurens County,
Georgia putting Up Vigorous Fishs.
A vigorous campaign has been In
augurated by the business men OF Dub
lin, Brewton, Dexter, Dudley and Low
ett. all located in Laurens county,
Georgia, against the proposed cutting
of of Laurens to form part OF the
new county of James, and any other
that might be suggested.