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Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-12-13

! -" ht'l.'. hI' " ka To he done. The
rasco! has n' 'u more serious than
4 Sp.ntcrod lone. am dead shot
line riH ~ -j"umphantly IT'S
been long .'a,c. and | never was
sure OF the 'a.'9 You're the clever
as rogue il has Do-1 my good fortune
to meet this many day. don't
eren know who you are yet Well.
we'll! we'll round that mp in time.
Not till the candles again sputtercd
with lsht, and Ntiiam was securely
| handcuifed aud diHormcd, did ! recol-
lect that possessed the sense OF mo-
ton The smoke of powder irifted
across the iiiah"'ing candles, and
there was n1.ty taste on my
tongue.
'Ilorihle' cried the girl, covering
her eyes.
The maeter lorSe and his valet
were led ont into the asscmbyroom,
ana we reluctantly followed. ! saw
II all now. When Ila%@erty called up
central AZ the club, he ascertaned
where the last call had been from,
and, learning that II cam" from Holly
wood Inn he took his chance. The
room was soor hlled with servants
and stablc-hands, the pistolshot hav-
Ing lured them from their beds. The
wounded man was very pale. lie
sat with his uninjWed hand tightly
clasped above the ragged wound, and
a little POOL of blood slowly formed at
his side on the floor But his eyes
shone brightly.
y basin OF water and some linen!'
cried the girl to Moriarty And send
all these people away.
To yer rooms. livery one of We.
snapped Moriarty, sweeping his hands.
IT'S no place for yc, be off, lie
hurried the servants ont of the room,
and presently returned with basin
OF water some linen and balm.
We watched the girI as she bathei
and bandaged the wounded arm; and
once or twice The patient smiled. iiaS-
@erty looked on approyinsly. and in
Williams eyes Their" b"amcd the gen
tie light of reference 1t was pic
ture to see this lovely creature play
ing the part of The good Samaritan,
moving here ard there is her exquisite
gown. All, the tender mercy! knew
that. come what mig ht. had strange
ly found the right woman, the one
woman
You're a good little woman said
the rogue, his face soitcning; and a
good woman is the finest thing God
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-12-13
Marriage License.

W. d. Drennon to Miss Agnes
Lamb.
Gus Mitchell to Miss Lula JACOBS.
Joe Jacobs to Iella Mitchell.
VIM. i. Keller, to Miss Fanny
Spedley.
f. +. Perkins to Miss Maye Travis,
John ". Simpson to Miss Lou
Pickerin.
W, y, Cannon to Miss Monte Par
ley,
r. W. Reynolds to Miss Minnie
May Woodland
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-12-13
Notice to our Customers

We are pleased to announce that Foley ,
Honey and Tar for Coughs, colds and lung
troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food
and DRUG law a. it contains no opatee OF other
harmful drugs, and We recommend 1t as safe
remedy for children and adults Woods u q I'm
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-12-13

The girl tore the ring from her fin
ger and flung II ON the table. | made
a move as though to push back my
chair.
ct" wouldn't do it, sir" warned Will
liam quietly.
My muscles relaxed.
DO not commit any rash action, Mr..
Comstalk," said the girl, smiling
bravely into my eyes. The gentle
man would not appreciate it,"
The master rogue picked up the
ring and rolled it lovingly about his
palms.
Beautiful, beautiful" he MUIR
INJURED Finest pigeon-bood, too. II
Is easy worth a thousand. Shall |
give you my note of exchange for it,
-humorously. The girl scOrned to re-
ply He took out little chamois bag
and emptied its contents on the table
How they sparkled, scintillated, glow.
ed; thousands in the whitest Of
stonesl How he ever had got his
fingers on them is something | shall
never learn. Aren't they just boauti-
ful?" he asked naively. Can YOU
blame me for coyeting them lie set
the ruby on top of the glittering heap.
II lay there like drop of blood. Pres
emily he caught IL up and-presented
1t to the girl, who eyed him in aston
ishment. II only wanted to look at
It" he said courteously. Il like your
grit as much as | admire your beauty.
Keep the ring
She slipped it mechanically over her
finger.
But you, my dear Mr.. Comstalk'"
he cried, turning his shining eyes
upon me, while his fingers deity re-
placed the gems in the bag.
have no jewelry," replied. toss.
Ing aside the cigarette.
But you have something infinitely
better. am rather Observant I'm
Friard's curioshop you carelessly eX.
hbited a wallet that was simply chok.
ing to death with long yellow-boys.
You have it still. viii you do me
the Notwithstanding ont his slim
white hand
looked at william; he nodded.
There wasn't the slightest chance for
me TO argue So drew out my wal
let. | extracted the gold-blls and
made a neat little packet of them. II
hurt, hurt like the deuce, to part with
them But!
Game, William, isn't he? Most
men would have flung the wallet AT
my head"
"Oh, he is gards. sir; never you
doubt II, sir" said the amiable vii,
liam.
Il have some silver in change" |
suggested with some bitterness
Far be it that ! should touch sill
YER" he said generously. did this
rogue Besides, you will need some
thing TO pay for this little supper and
the fare back to New York My bills
disappeared into his pocket. You
will observe that trust you implicitly.
/ haven't even counted the money"
William sniggered.
And is there anything further" |
inquired. The comedy was beginning
to weary me, II was so One-sided.
II am in no particular hurry" the
rogue answered, his sardonis smile
returning. 1T is 30 long since | have
chatted with people of my kind.
scowled.
Pardon me, | meant from a social
point Of view only. | admit We would
not be equals in the eye of the Pres
byter."
And then followed a scene that re-
minds me to this day of some broken,
fantastic dream, fragment from
some bewildering nightmare.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-12-13

GERM me toh some change II % ain [
half.a-dollar it's a quarter or less she
wants"
What on earth does she do with
the money said the gentleman in
surprise.
Il dunno" was the reply Amt
neveh give her none yet"
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-12-13
Didn't Know.

A wealthy gentleman, residing in a
southern city, has a negro coachman
who recently took unto himself a
wife. A week or two later the master
asked the man how they were getting
on.
oh" replied the bridegroom, ma
wife thinks money grows on trees, l
reckon. All de time she keeps pes
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-12-13
May Find Market in Sudan.

A British officer in the Sudan sug-
gests that the educating of the natives
in the matter Of wearing apparel will
be work of time Their purchas-
ing power is still far greater than
their expenditure, he writes. Many
an Arab owns 200 head OF cattle and
only one shirt"
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-12-13
Sour
Stomach

No appetite, loss OF strength, nervous
ness, headache. constipation, bad breath
general debility sour risings, and catarh
OF the stomach are all due TO indigestion
Kodol relieves indigestion. This new dlscov-
cry represents the natural juices Of diges-
ton as they exist in healthy stomach
combined with the greatest known tonic
and reconstrucuve properties, K0dol for
dyspepsia does not only relieve ind gestion
and dyspepsia, but this famous remedy
helps all stomach troubles by cleansing
purifying, sweetening and strene hening
the mucous membranes lining the stomach.
Mr.. S. S. Ball, Of Ravenswood, W, Va savs:-
:" was troubled with sour stomach for twenty years.
kodol cured me and we are now using it in milk
for baby"
Kodol Digests What You Eat.
Bottles only Relieves indigestion, sour stomach
belckng OF Gas, etc.
Prepared by E. @. DEWITT & CO., CHICAGO.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-12-13

Open the bowels d eWitts Little Early Ri ers
are recommended AMI Sold by Woods y Ome
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
MOORE G. CULLINAN,
THE GENTS FURNISHERS

Messrs. Moore & Cullinan. VINO have
been IN the gents furnishing business
in Washington for eight years. are dc
ing a very nice business at 435 Seventh
street
The members OF the firm are Messrs.
G. W. Moore and A " Cullinan. They
bought out A, 7. Lewis in 1857. Mr.
Lewis had been IN business here for
over fifteen years and had weIl-es-
tablished trade. IL IS to the credit OF
Messrs. Moore & Cullinan that they
have been able 10 retain practically all
Of the customers whom Mr.. Lewis was
accustomed TO serving. This patronage
IS being enlarged every day by the
friends the new proprietors make on
their own merits and on the quality Of
goods which they offer at medium
prices.
The speciality which Moore s. Culiinan
push Is their medium priced hats. OF
which they sell an unusually large num-
Der.
Both Mr. Moore and MI Cuilinsn are
well known in Masonic circles. The firm
Is advertised as a union store and II
IS a popular place with men Of moderate
salaries who are particular in their
dress, though they do not feel that
they can AFFORD tailOr-made goods.
Moore & CuilInan have goods enough 10
suit and to At all corners.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
VIM. A. HENDERSON & co.'s
WHOLESALE CIGAR STORE

Leading among WashingtOn's many
thriving and progressive wholesalers of
cigars and tobacco may be mentioned
the firm OF William A. Henderson *
Company, located at No. 1882
New York avenue, and corner
Ninth ana F streets northwest.
This old ana reliable house was
established "a far back in time as 1881,
by its present owner and manager, and
he has succeeded from a modest begin
ming 10 build up its present large and
always increasing business
All the leading brands OF cigars and
tobacco N the market are kept in stock
By the company, and they are in posi-
ton 10 supply the retail trade with all
its requirements Ia this line
Travelling representatives are alWay s
kept on the road by Messrs.
William A Henderson & Com
pany. and they are now supplying
a large part OF the retail trade, not
alone in Washington. but throughout
this section Of the country.
The firm OF William 4. Henderson s,
representative, pushing, and progressive
60 ~7'4~ci"l enterprises Mr. Henderson
himself, as we'll as the leaders under
Nuose careful and competent manage
H1eut IL Fas continued TO grow and pros
per since its foundation, are much 10
be complimented upon their distinct
success.
Mr. Henderson is a member Of a
number OF fraternal orders and organi-
cations, among which may be men
toned the A1asons.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
GEORGE T. KEEN,
THE MERCHANT TAILOR

The leading ard most prominent high
class and reliable tailoring establish
ment of the National Capital is that
owned and supervised by George I.
Keen. al No. 1910 F street northwest.
Mr.. Keen established himself in bust
ness here in 1850. and enjoys an enVlable
reputation for the production Of gar
ments of an exceedingly high degree or
excellence and artistic finish, which he
accompIishes by employing the most
skilled up-to-date cutters and makers
and using only woolens and trimmings
OF the fashionable and dependable max
ers. so that now he enjoys q trade ex-
ceeding SlO0 coo a year, and is rapidly
growing 20 still larger proportions
Mr. Keen has the unVary1ng patron
age and friendship of an exceedingly
large number of the city's professional
and business men, and makes a spe-
cialty Of fashionable and par-eXcellent:
critically made-tO-Order garments OF
superior imported fabrics OF an eXclu-
sive design. He is alert on all the latest
STYLES and designs, so that his patrons
may feel assured that they are amons
the nations best dressed people.
Mr. Keen caters only TO the ellte ana
strictly first-class trade OF washington
and noted meE throughout the Whcle
country, and extends cordial invita-
lion TO the public 20 call ana inspect
his stock and see what he has TO Offer
IN the line of high-class elegant gar
ments.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
VIM. Nj. REAGAN HAS
AN ATTRACTIVE SALOON

At go b street. corner OF Tenth north
west the well-known saloon. conducted
under the name of William NJ. Reagan ;
place. and which, since the death OF Mr.
Reagan, which took place about two
years ago. has been successfully man
aged by his widow. an energetic. up-to-
date, and universally respected busi-
ness woman. William n. Reagan's sa-
loon was opened by him some fifteen
years ago, and has been in his and his
widows hands ever since. During the
many years il has been in existence.
it has become a favorite place for a
large number of Washington's prosper
Gus mechanics, business and profess
sional men, and farmers from adtoin-
ing rural districts in Maryland and
Virglnla All the leading brands OF
wines liquors. and cigars are always
kept in stock, all the employees are I'M
ion people and all the goods used in
the business are strictly union brands.
the service f. prompt and obliging,
and everything IS done to make patrons
feel comfortable and at home.
Mr.. Reagan. while ne lived, Was a
prominent member of the Eagles. and
Mrs. Reagan, his widow. the present
owner OF the place is a highly esteem
ed woman In social circles or the city.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
THE PURE DAIRY LUNCH.
oas D Street Northwest.

You may depend upon it that ssS D
street northwest is just exactly what
its name implies, pure dairy luncn.
where only the purest foods are served
And that is much more than vast lot
OF the luEchrooms in this city ca3 say
This was the remark OF much pleased
customer concerning the Pure Dairy
Lunch run by Mr.. Daniel Dinneen. The
speaker had been a customer OF Mr..
Dinneen's for a number OF years. and
he said IL was one OF the incest places
IN the Capital City.
Mr. Dinneen's place deserves TO have
these nice things said about IL. He has
been in Washington. at s35 D street
northwest, for fourteen years. and all
during that time he has kept a clean,
orderly lunchToom, where the best
lunches and coffee could be had at all
hours OF the day or night.
He has endeaYored 20 give pure foods
nicely prepared and as a consequence
he has many OF the customers today
that p served the first days he went
in bufIn sss in 1891. Only those who are
Pleas -,oulG have patronized this place
contir 'IoGsly. and this fact in itself is
one CT the best testimonials the Pure
Dairy Lunch could have. Everything IS
the best at S35 d.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
GILBERT PHOTO. CO.
HAS SELECT PATRONAGE

The Gilbert Photo Company has a
we'll known studio in this city as well as
studios in Philadelphia and Atlantic
City. This company was originally or
ganized in Philadelphia thirty-two years
ago under the name of Gilbert & Bacon.
:5ster on il was incorporated under the
name. of the Gilbert Photo Company.
The firm has been very successful since
establishing their Washington office. They
have gaiied large general patronage
besides g. fair clientele among the prom
inent public men who spend so much OF
their time here. The Gilbert company
has very attractive studios in the Berry
& whitmore Building. and their display
of photos is a splendid Endorsement of
their claim to be among the most expert
artists in the city. Their prices are
reasonable and In every respect it is
worthy Of the patronage received. The
number of customers is constantly in
ereasing and the Washington depart
ment OF the corporation makes mag
nificent showing te the proprietors. All
the latest styles of Photographic work
are done here at the best rates.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
YOUNG CYCLE CO.
HAS PROFITABLE TRADE

For fifteen years Mr. G. A Young has
been the proprietor and manager OF an
up-to-date bicycle and general repair
store in Washington. From a small be-
ginning he has secured large patron
age among bieyclists and has also q
very complete line OF wheels, bicycle
supplies, and what is of more import
ancc. a large stock of electrical goods,
and electrical novelties. such as electric
pocket lamps, etc.
Since the first OF 1905 Mr. Young has
occupied III Ninth street, just opposite
Grant place. He has ample room for his
repair department. in the rear. while in
front his electrical goods. hardware
anc bicycles are displayed to much ad-
vantage $ot only bicycle repairing Is
handled. bat all work of this character.
such as overhauling, repairs to electric
and gasoIene motors. etc.
Mr. Young has the exclusive agency
in Washington for tne Mesco Motor,
which can be attached TO any ordinary
bicycle changing il to q motor cycle.
Many OF these Me scos are now in use
in Washington. From those who have
never given him any repair WORK Mr.
Young solicits trial. He feels sure
that after the first Trial nc can rsiAiil
the patronage.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
COURT DAIRY LUNCH
POPULAR WITH LAWYERS

The Court Dairy Lunch is one OF the
best-known cafes in the city, at least so
far as the professional men OF the city
are concerned. tt is here that the law
yers, justices. and court officers OF the
District gather for their midday lunch,
their dinner. and frequently in the
early morning for hot cup of coffee
and a nice roll with fresh butter. This
lunch room has been in operation for
quite number OF years. formerly being
under the management of the Potts. A
year ago, however. it passed into new
hands. and Il Is now under the manage
ment Of f L. Mattel.
The Court Lunch Rooms are most
conveniently situated at 400-40i Fifth
street northwest, just across the street
from the District Court House
a visit TO the rooms will convince
one that Mr.. Mattel and his assistants
are well qualified 10 handle the business
in a most satisfactory manner. The
dining rooms are kept in excellent con-
dition, and everything looks fresh and
clean.
Mr. Mattel is very prominent IN Ma
sonic circles. being Knight Templar.
also a thirty-second degree Scottish
Rite Mason. and a prominent worker in
Almas Temple. Mobiles OF the Mystic
Shrine.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
INTERESTING HISTORY
OF THE C. 20. CANAL
Was Planned by George Washington.
Now Operated by Canal Tow
age Company.

Three years ago the Canal Towage
Company came into existence, operating
on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
This canal has had long and interest
ing history The idea Was originally
that of George Washington. who organ
ICED the Potomac Navigation Company
which was incorporated in 1177. He was
the president OF the company for many
years. In 1924 the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal Company acquired the waterway
by purchase Today the canal Is IL the
hands OF a board Of trustees. Of which
Mesurs. Hugh l. Bond. jr.. and Joseph
Bryan are the survivors. Mr.. {. l..
Nicolson Is the general manager Of the
property
The Canal Towage Company after
three years IN business IS well able 10
compete with the railroads in point Of
rates. and the service is uneXceIled. The
canal reaches from the Cumberland coal
( fields 10 Washington a distance Of 1856
miles. Over one hundred canal boats are
operated by this tovyage company. and
800 men are employed altogether. fnclud-
Ing Those who care for the canal. The
Canal Towage Company pays a tonnage
rate TO the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
owners. The officers Of the towage COM
pany are J. H Wheelwright. president,
and J. H Nicoison. general manager
and treasurer.
The company expects 1905 10 be a good
year. and they are offering increased ia
ctlitieS TO their patrons. This concern IS
capably managed and all patrons find IL
8 most convenient way in which 10 have
freight transported.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
A PROSPEROUS LOAN COMPANY.

The National Mortgage Loan Com
pany. located at s25 street northwest,
is one of tx oldest established concerns
OF its kind iI Washington.
The business of this concern is rapidly
increasing, and the secret Of its success
is due TO its liberal terms, prompt atten-
ton to application for loans. and its un-
eoualed reputation for fair treatment to
all,
The companys office is centrally To-
Gated and private, and you will always
md the mana cement ready and willing
10 accommodate you, and they will ylad-
" enter your name TO their already long
list OF reliable patrons.
A trial will certainly convince you.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
HOTEL AND BUFFET
OF GEORGE w. NORRIS

Among the most popular and widely
known hotel men IN Washington Mr..
George ". Norris is entitled TO De rank
ed and remembered. Mr.. Norris Is sne
genial and hospitable proprietor Of the
weIl-known Norris House." which for
more than eleven years has continued
to grow IN popularity. both among the
local and transient trade.
The Norris House contains every
modern convenience. Hot water; steam
heat, baths. pariors. saloon and pool
room. At the saloon the popular ana
excellent brand OF whisky known as
''bfelvaIe Whisky" may be had. II IS
controlled by Mr. Norris In this city. and
he likewise handles all other leading
brands Of wines, Whistles, and cigars.
Mr. Norris Is the sole and leader in his
| business. It is due in large measure
| to his genial, accommodating person
| atty that his hotel has become so emf
inently popular with the in and out-oi-
| town trade. He has a smile and friend
/ ~ word for everybody. He deserves
| success. He is a self-made man, that
| the reason they all like him so well
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
SHERMAN'S HOTEL AND
PRETTY SOUVENIR STORE

Mr.. NJ ". Sherman has been very
successful in the hotel business since he
came 10 Washington. lie IS thoroughly
experienced in his line from the kitchen
to the garnet. He opened IN modest
way, having only a dining hall, which
finally developed into a hotel which ne
named after himself.
MIR. Sherman has a neat cafe on the
second floor, and he has also installed
an attractive souvenir emporium, where
he carries one OF the finest collections
IN Washington OF silver and chinaware
of fine quality. burned leather goods Of
all descriptions, shell goods. and Jap
anese ware; also a fun line Of jewelry,
statuary OF all noted musicians. poets,
etc.
Mr.. Sherman's place IS just dia gonally
across from the Baltimore and Ohio de-
pot. and it is a convenient place TO pur-
chase souvenirs just before departing
from the city He also sells cut-rats
tickets to travellers at very low rates
Rooms are TO be had at most reason
able terms, and the hotel is conducted
in a modern and first-eIass manner.
Mr. Sherman is a progressive and
energetic business man. He gets out a
very useful guide TO the principal sights
IN Washington. and these are given 10
all who call. His patrons are many weh-
known persons IN business ana profes-
slonal life OF the Capital City
Mr. Sherman's success as hotel pro
prietor and business man Is due largely
to the able manner in which he conducts
his establishment in its several DEPART
ments and his courteous treatment Of
guests and patrons. he giving personal
attention 10 al details.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
McGREw, THE LADIES' TAILOR.

This establishment Is very prominent
among Washington's fashionable resi-
dents, among whom IL enjoys a large
and always growing patronage. It
makes a speciality of the making of
hne ladies' tailor-made gowns, evening
gowns, street dresses. silk coats, walk
Ing suits. shirt waists. shirt waist
suits, misses dresses, etc. Although
first class In every respect. its prices
are exceedingly reasonable. enabling
people of moderate means TO benefit bv
the skill and knowledge of its man.
seeTs, VINO thoroughly know what con-
stitutes a stylish. finished Iady's suit.
Mr.. McGrew is AT all times in per-
sonal charge, and ever ready to ex-
tend his welcome TO new patrons.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
pURsELL's STATIONERY STORE.

The book and stationery establishment
of Mr.. {. (. Pursell is one of the Oldest
and most reliable in ~" city Of Wash
ington. Mr.. Pursell Is one of the
pioneers in mis- line of business, anG has
built UP quite an enviable name in every
respect.
He has a very lar and complete
stock of books and stationery, at No
AIS Ninth street northwest. This house
also carries an excellent line OF standard
aud popular bCoEs. the Holy ihhi'
from 15c TO $40. and religious publlca'
tons He makes a speciality or Sunday
school books and periodicals. large
department for stationery. blank books
and office SUPPLIES is here also. includ'
ing the famous Waterman "Ideal
Fountain Pens. Mr.. PuFsell has com
modious quarters. and in spite OF It's
many years the house has not YET
reached the age when IL ceases to grow