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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-31

orain-nerve-and-bod hand gambler
remained. His hat was gone, his COZ
lar torn and hanging over his shoulder.
His coat and waistcoat were ripped
open, showing the full length of his
white shirt front, and his eyes were
fairly mad Bob was no longer
human being, but a monarch of the
forest at bay, with the hunter in front
of him, and closing in upon him, in
all crashing their teeth, barring their
fangs, and bowling for blood. The
hunter directly facing Bob, was Barry
Conant-very slight, very short, mar
vellously compact, handsome, NINA
ture man, with fascinating face, dark
olive in tint, lighted by pair of spark
ling black eyes and framed In jet
black hair; black mustache was
parted over white teeth, which, when
he was stalking his game, looked like
those of wolf. An interesting man
at all times was this Barry Conant,
and he had been on more and fiercer
battlefields than any other half-score
members combined. The scene was
rare one for a student of animalized
men.
While every other man in the crowd
was at high tension Of excitement,
Barry Conant was as calm as though
standing in the center of ten-aere
daisy field cutting off the helpless flow
ers' heads with every swing of his
arm. Switching stock gamblers into
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-31

OurS are tapping so hard be get
can't help doing it this once. I'm
rs 10 Keep away from the floor for
four or so, then I will go over and
II up and-good God, Beulah-
Sands-are you ll?"
~ girls face was ashen gray and
seemed to be gasping for breath.
Fsueu for some water while Bob
r. poth her hands, but in an in
lne blood came to her cheeks
rush and she said, Il was dizzy
moment. 1t must have been the
suI OF taking $1,S00,000 back to
'nat upset me. With that amount
could make good all the trust
ana have back enough for his
'oEIune to make us seem, after
we have been going through,
tnan we We're before. Pardon
W. Randolph, won't you, when
Yea bless you and every one
you hold dear, God bless you?
GOULD or my father have done
" you and Mr.. Brownley?"
uaTned her big eyes full upon
~Ieo with light such as can
ou'y to a woman's eyes, only to
uan before whom, as she stands
~ brink of hell, suddenly looms
ny ana shrill rang Bob's ex-
Wiephone. The ring seemed
u certainly was longer than
800 jumped for the receiver.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-31

,iss Sands and I thought 1t
'Jln, we should have a little match
fe'' 'I ME stage Of our deal" Bob be-
az ,- nsnt to know if you both agree
1n' on adhering to the original
hIn i 20 close out at IT'S. ! never felt
l'ns y, ~ my ground than in this deal.
aIs' .t n, isp63 on the tape right
He glanced at the white paper
oa whose every foot on certain
'DOD ,eus heaven or hell to countless
VEL as it rolled out of the ticker
,'@'c corner Of tbs alice. Yes, there
lle oos again-3S, 4. AZ, and 1900
bsIf There is o tremendous de-
from all quarters. Washington's
'I ,ao is unlimited; the commission
VIZ are tumbling over one another
w.. ~. oboard and the shorts are scared
noralvzed muteness. They don't
o. pbether to jump in and cover or
.,ood their present hands, but they
,,e no pluck to fight the rise. that is
XafS 49,
.,ir The news bureaus have Just
tsgsbed the story that l am buying
|. randolph & Randolph, and they
|, tbe Insiders; that the new tariff
sc good as passed; and that at the
ACTORS meeting tomorrow the Sugar
[r5end will be increased, and that 1t
,creed on all sides she won't stop
inc until she crosses 200. I've been
Iveod 10 take on only $4,000 Of your
| mO and at present prices there is
or two hundred thousand profit in
EN- think | could so back there
| IN 30 minutes have it to 1870. Then
rested on it until about one o'clock
threw myself at it for real fire.
Irbs up to the close, ! coald, under
yer of them, let slip about half our
releases. and tomorrow open her
| N a whirl and let so the balance.
I'm in luck III average 1S0-1S5 for
whole bunch but III be satisfied
get an average of IT'S, which would
low me to sell it on dropping scale
$780,"
agreed that his campaign was per-
ID and Beulah Sands said in her
mall quiet way, 1T is entirely in your
nds, Mr.. BROMLEY. ! don't see how
" advice from us can help"
bob went back to the exchange and
Into my office. Bob had been right
lain. In ten minutes the tape began
scream Sugar. With enormoss
knSactions it ran up in Is minutes to
B in three more it dropped to ISL,
a then steadily mounted to 1861,
|led up, and was healthy steady
esently Bob was back and we sat
wn again.
tive bought 10000 more for you
b, on that bulge. I've $4,000 In all
the last $4,000. which leaves me
900 reserve. The average is way
der rs, and there must be 100000
you in it now and strong $1,400,
in Miss Sands 10000, and $500.
in our 100000 They say it's baG
Biness to count chickens in the shell
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-31
Sour
Stomach

No appetite, loss OF strength. nervous
ness, headache, constipation. bad breath,
general debility. sour risings. and catsrrh
Of the stomach are all due to Indigestion.
xodol relieves Indigestion. This new discov-
cry rcpfc-snlS the natural juices of digeS-
lion as they exist in healthy stomach,
combined with the greatest known tonic
ana reconstructive properties. Kodoi for
dyspepsia does not only relieve indigestion
and dyspepsia. but this famous remedy
helps ala stomach troubles by cleansing,
purifying, sweetening and strengthening
the mucous membranes lining the stomach.
Mr.. 6. s. Bali, Of Ravensp,cod W. Va. sayss~-
vas troubled efth sour stomach Tor twenty yesrA
Kodol cured me and We are now using 1t IN Hi4s
Tor hahy
kodol Digests What You Eat.
Bottles only. Relieves Indigestion. sour stomach
beiceins Of eas. etc.
Prepared by E. o. Dewitt s. CO.. CHICAGO.
~eld by WIS. Harperan G. w. Tabler
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-05-31
NOTICE TO CREDITORS


To the Creditors Of W. F. Scott decd
In pursuance of a decree OF the Circuit Oourt of
Berkeley County, W. Va, made in cause there
in pending to subject the real estate OF the said
w f. Scott to the payment OF his debts, syou are
required to present your claims against the estate
of The said G II. Scott, for adjudication, to w. B..
Colston Commissioner, at his offies in the said
County on OF before the I7th day Of June 1907
Witness l.. ID. GeihArdt Clerk OF said Court.
L. .. GeIhardt, Clerk
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Order OF Publication

THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA
AZ rules held in the Clerks Office OF the Cir
April 1907.
Melzopa Wilson and John ]. Wilson, her
husband, Lille N. Carter, and John r. Carter
her husband
Julia w Johnson and johnson her
husband, Anna Hoke.and .toke. her
husband, and \. Poole, admir- c. {. a. OF Julia
Wofthington decd.
The object ofthe above suit is,to obtain par
tetion Of the real estate OF which Julia
Worthington died seized among her heirs AT
law " susceptible thereof aud II not 10 80
same and divide tn proceeds ms provided hy
law and IL appel airing on = idavit hled in this
suitthat the said defend ants Anna IL DiSe and
Ho<e, her husbtu and Johnson
husband Of Julia w. Johnson are nos,-reS l.
dents OF this state, they are hlrsoy requ rod
appear at the SAID Clerks Office within Que
month from the jth day % Anri M. uhe
date ofths Diet p1olio .tt1l hereof aAd do
what IS nee ssslry 10 prptact tnstr latc ests Ia
this matter.
T.. y W,Garhtr IL, Cless
A. Poole, Atty, for PHI.
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For Sale.
ITO be Continued

s tAoroughbred Scotch Collie pups
acob F. Hesse, R. R. s., Hedgesville,
w Va. 5104ts.
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The Story of Johnnie.

Nowadays when Johnie is bad al school, the teacher takes down heI book and gives black mark. Nex' day Johnnie is worse than ever. Fifty years ago when Johnnie was bad sl school. the teacher took down dog wood sprout. made about two dozen black marks arounl his bare legs ano
 Johnnie never repealed the offense Fifty years age. Johnnie got up daylight started fire. feed the ho ses mixed a dozen cows. chopped and brought in wood 10 last mother all day. ate hearty breakfast and walked five miles 10 school Today Johnnie doe s not get up at all unless he is forced 10. eats little or no breakfast, goes out be- hind the house 10 smyke cigarette. :. and if the schoolhouse is over three blocks away, grunts ab ut the long distance he has 10 walk.
 The Johnnie of fifty years ago is nov ] hale and hearty man. Fifty years rom nov the Johnnie of today will be lead and buried. Isn't this true ,tory of Jolnnie3H
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The Concrete Co.,, a Help
 to Brinhley.

The splendid effects Of the crganizs- ton of the Brinkley Concrete Co. are being felt in our city and every loyal citizsn ought to appreciate the i'm portancs of that Coinpany success. The Company composed of abou. 30 shareholders.
 Since their organization a few months ago they h1s. constructed aoout S2ooo worth of crossings ard sidewalks. some foundations. and have manufactured the b',sk for the Brick sIl pretty residence They have just closed S5.Ooo CT $6,o00 contract for the town Of Lenote.
 The Concrete Co.,. is an organization of natural boosters f3r Binkley. They ar, all interested in seeing as many pretty sidewalks. street crossings. residences built as possible and they are all looking for something all the time,
 say with all sincerity sni earnest ness. that the g'n zation of the 5rinkley Concrete O.. was one of the finest things that has happ p,ned to BrinkIey in many months for this organized unity of acton of 30 citizens tthe stockholders means far mors tc Brinklcy than the diy.dSns they win get on their stock. II means that Il csc shareholders are going to stand and work together for new business and thus will come the building up and improving of our city.
 IL Is to bc hoped that this company will grow and p-osper in every way, that It will begin the work of building residences and selling them out on lime payments "a work that his been he greatest help to nearly every srowins tovn. May these stockholders fully realize the value and importance oi lhe splendid work they may be .bl. D do in FLUSHING BRiaKLEY.
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bers of tie household with loud blast from tin horn. wilich. she annually brings forth on the day given over to the memory of the Father of His -Coun- try, and then before breakfast super Intended the draping of flag in the reception room window, so that 1t would be plainly visible from the street.
 During the day she read good deal, entertained two callers and con tinued her embroidery on tray cloth which isselaboratcly designed in many colors. Although she always despised the custom, she now takes daily maps in the early part of the afternoon
 Before her marriage Mrs. Varnum was well acquainted with Longfcllow. She was the daughter of Elias Thom- as and lived in the old Thomas man. sion situated on the present site of the Church of the Messiah, within 2 min utc's walk Of ofsLongfellow's birthplace At the time of her wedding reception in 1892, Mir. Longfellow and his broth CTS and sisters were present and~ she distinctly remembers dancing with the poet on this occasion.
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4 Worthy Colored Citizen.

ssS.1.s4s, s.s 4- Out of ths thousand colored people living in Br.nkley there are quite a m r b.r ofreaF good citizens who are appreciated by our people as such. :.
 Among those who stand weIl is BeE' [H. Wilson, who has lived in Brinkley for nearlysa quarter Of century and who is one of the most energetic and most deserving of hisracs. Ben Wilson has raised a large family of c'aild,en several ofwhom are grown and each of whom he has stfiv- ed to teach to work as well as asliire an education. Th,y are all polite and we'll like by our pSt ple Ois of his daughters, EIitrice. has jl;s bss1 elected to teach the secoai term in the De Valls Bluff Public school while another daughter. Elnora. came back this week. graduate of Linccln h. Edustriai institute, Of Jefferson City Mo.
 Ben has been a hardworker and las aIvays been honsst ani reliable. He believes that the negroes best friends are the gced Te,ple Of the South andis apofsciative of ths many kindnesses that havs been shown him by the white people of Brinkley. Bsa Els a natural 1ead,. among. ths cJl,red people because of his ideals and aims { but is modest in his methods He is the Superintendent of the lst Baptist Sunday school, (col and at their chil-- dren $ day service a few weeks ago the contribution was S25swhich shows that ke .i;,progressiys in that work.
 The school presented him with, magnificent Red Letter, Oxford Teachers Bible as token of their appreciation for him
 Fen Wilson is known to the bus- ness men of our city as being good for anything he wants. and the ARGUS mas written of him as if has, in order ;ha; the your, generation of negroes coming ons nay see the kind of ;coior- ed citizen that every good white citi- zen likes to help and see prosper.
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thatp asked McKinl- y. oh. lauehine- ly replied the doctor. we havo way of finding that out. But. persisted Mckinley. you gave them mcney Yes. answered the doctor. You zee. they will go to prism and will doubtless find t convsnientt3have Iittle none J enroute. Do you expect 10 get il bacsp' If they are able. replied the doctor. and if not it makes no differ ence. We Masoi always help eacl other. Then the President add,d:'l | said to myself if that is Masonry l think will try some. and that is how Ibscame a M lson and took demii to my home to n Carton. and am in good and regular standing today. " Extra,t from private letter of Ho ratio C. King. BTo k,yn. N. r.. to A. H. Msttox. of Winchester. Va.
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are placed In the -chancel, and form the choir and organ chamber, directly back of which is the sanctuary.
 The main entrance is in the tower, at the east opening directly into the nave, which seats. with the choir, 200 persons The ceiling of the nave shows the wood trusses and urline ex- posed and finished in Flemish stain. The chancel. which Is divided from the nave by a pointed arch. is arrang- ed for vested choir and for an organ loft. Separated from the chancel by another pointed arch, Is the sanctuary.
 The erection of the church was car ried on with the greatest simplicity of detail consistent with thoroughness and beauty. The structure, with the ecclesiastical fittings and pipe organ. cost sl2.ooO. Mr. Crocker last sum- mer gave n now pipe. organ fo the church. The Rev. Dr. Jackson of Al: lendaie. IN. J. is the priest in charge of the mission.
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Where Mckinley was
 made . Mason.

President Mckinley was initiated same room that 1 was--a long m in two o-story wooden building. lower part Of which. 1 think. was a1pied as a stare. This Is mS p1l<ciion. but may be mistaken Ish 1 could visit Winchester agair. ts full oi pie ssant memories. 1 |pcied 10 attend the lodge with |sijen, Mckinley. We talked |. ' list bsiofe his second llsusura }. and h. was nru-h delighted with ro-p-ct ofvi~iti-s tho lodge snJ ia R7ia. ov sr his nIi ( mo1Iyaing nJ ar 5lli W.i-pss'sr. II gaye | 2 very interesting ;~ount ot how |came 10 De a Mason. He sad after the battle of Opequan CT bchest.F In 1864 he accompanied surgeon of his regiment to fieli IYe about 4.OOO Confederate |oners were under guard. He ob- led that the doctor shook han3s BiaIly with ! number of them and ] he also gave money to them un- |e had emptied his pockets. ln way back to the regiment he in |ed of the doctor where he had met
 ]. men before. Oh. replied the {or. I nsyer saw th=m before tpt
 arc MasoHs. How cid you know l
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HOME 0F LIE MALAY
pRsmtvtvE EXEMPTIONS ARE
 srILL IN EXISTENCE.
Warm but Rainy Climate Calls Tor Light and Waterproof Hcvsfs-- Ancient RItes still Practiced
 by the Natives.

Aflong the most distinctive homes of the far East are those of the Ma lays who inhabit the island on which the British city of Singapore is built. The town, beside the great marine highway between India and China, Is modern; the houses in the country a mile from it are as ancient as the his tory of the land itself. They have not changed in style in a thousand years, and probably will not in thousand more
 On the Malay peninsula the weather is always warm and several months in the year it is rainy. In such cli- mate . house must be both light and waterproof These two properties the natives secure with the simplest mate rials. ready to their hand in the lush forest growth all around them.
 They make the frames of their, houses of light strong trees, planting the timbers firmly in the ground. Be tween the uprights are fitted squares of bark, reinforced with light slats of split bamboo. to which the bark is laced with roots of fiber. 7a
 The roof Is matched. lightly, but in a manner to keep out the heaviest downpour of rain, with the leaves of the atap palm, which are laced in lay CTS to the rafters.
 The floor Is made of split bamboo, laid fiat side upward.
 The house, as in most eastern coun- tries except China and Japan, Is rais- ed from the ground several feet, for the double purpose of keeping out damp and prowling beasts.
 It is a sweet, light and airy habita' tion, better than white man could devise for such country, and an ideal
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home for the little brown people of the woods and shore.
 In the Malay home furniture is linn ited. In fact, there Is hardly any, as the floor serves for seats, tables and beds. It is covered with soft. sweet smelling mats, made from grasses or vegetable fiber,. and on these the fam fly sleep. In such warm climate bed covering at night Is not needed. Thus the housewife's worry about bedding Is not great.
 The culinary arrangements of a Ma lay home, while much more advanced than those of the sea islands across the straits, are primitive. Staple ar ticles of diet are rice, yams, eggs and fish. Cooking is done out of doors, or under a protecting shack of palm leaf in wet weather. A few primitive clay pots are the kitchen outfit. Roasting is done over live coals, and of baking there is scarcely any, since bread Is not part of the family diet.
 Sweet cocoanut milk, from young nuts, is the chief drink of the people, and one of the first acts of entertain ment when visitor arrives is to send boy up tree to throw down some young nuts to supply him a drink of milk
 The Malay women are good cooks. and are specially skilled in making fiery sauces and condiments. They have all the materials for such work at hand, as the forest around them is rich in pepper, cloves and other spices. as well as in various sweet herbs
 The dress of the Malayss consists of a sort of petticoat wound around the waist and tight jacket above it, fas- tened with buttons. The women are skilled with the needle, and make very pretty embroidery in gold and silver thread Both men and women arc fond of introducing little gilt or col or into their clothing.
 Large families arc common among the Malay people. and early marriages are the rule. Strangely enough, these brown men of the East are Mohamme- dans, their forcfathers having become converts many centuries ago Their marriage ceremony Is acceSainUwto that faith, though some of their an- cient rites survive. as. for example, the filina down of a girls teeth 'wbeu she becomes engaged. and the dyeing of her finger nails and palms.
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DxNcu6 vVyxi4t0xv-yW su1 \
IenesslIow wac Guest at Weoo'"o
 Of Portland's Oldest Wemen.

roftland. MS.--A(p Pheneaa '. Var. nInn,. the 1uadstt wcsaan tn Portland ai1d contemporary of the poet Henry W..Lopgfeilow, with whom she dancer at her wedding ina5S32. the other day celebrated the ninety-seventh anniver- sary of her birth.
 Except for slight lameness as the result of Rheumatism, Mrs. Varnum ls in remarkably good.heslth and retains a wonderful comi1hnd Of hsfsfs suHies. She reads daily without the ald ol glasses and Is at present engaged In comnletipg a niece ..-sef -.aembrofdery which involves Yych fine work.
 On Washington V birtsaiSy Mrs. w1- mum showed unusual activity. She arose early and ,awpkes the Qtper. Nem-
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uows' this for Startling News?

Ne call your attention to the tele phic news in Saturdays News
 mitar. It gives the doings of two les.
 From Alabama if is:
 Montgomery. Ala. July l3.--The t-Saloor League scored victory bre the Alabama legislature yester-
 when the early closing bill passed senate and the bill prohibiting >ment Of liquor into prohibition |nties was taken from the adverse endar.
 The early closing bill provides that pons in Montgomery. Mobile and hningilam must close at 9 p. m. |cities of the second class, between Do and 25.ooo population. they De at 8 p. m.. and under 2.5oo at
 m.
 From Georgia it Is:
 Atlanta. Ga. July B The Hard ha-C -Covingion bill, which prohibits ' sale and manufacture of liquor in
 state of Georgia after January l., E6. passed the Georgia senate today. votes were registered for ] bill and even against.
 t Is the same story cf progress and prgia knocking whiskey out alto. |her gives from states that now re- e to be party to the crime of king criminals and paapers out of ir men for monetary consideration. ey are Maine. Kansas Dakota and prgia Besides these then are doz-
 Of states just like Arkansas. Tenn lee. Mississippi. Texas. etc where y few counties in the state allow
 sale of whiskey. II the present E of progress keeps up. the prohibit h question is absolutely sure to win
 in all America while this genera lives.
 0hc question may come up for ltical consideration in the partf b,nciIs of the next Presidential Cam |gn.
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masss arssrlsrisy.

Ex-Repre5entativ Walter .Mahry of Wellsvilic. waS holding a haby with one hand the other day and reaching with the other hand to. nick some ob- iectt from the floor. The movement strained him so that he broke his ,wishbonc. It:1s evident Waiter doesn't know much about babies. A woman can grab 2 baby with one hand. button her husbands collar. make the bed. dust the furniture. take up the ashes, put stick of wood in the steve. wind the clock, pick pin oif the floor. swat q fly on the. back of her neck, shoo the chickens out of the flower bed and knock the cat out of the milk raa with the other hand and never strain 8 muscle.-Louisiana Press-JotMnal.
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In New York City This
 Week.

4 private letter received by friend from Lawyer C. F. Gfeenlce tells his being In New York City since saturday last. of he ard Mrs. G.een- lee having attended church on Sun isy last at the great 5th Ave. Pre- ssy- isrian Church in that city; that the y are spending this week in New York seeing the sights and from there they % to Jamestown Exposition.
 Mr. Creenlee had been in attend snce at the Knights Tenplar Con- clave at Saratoga Springs.
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Relic Carefully Guarded.

Extraordinary precautions have been taken by the Tunbridge Wells cOrpor- ation to insure the safety of the NeI- son relic which was bought by Coun- cilor B. M. Wooian for t20.OO0 and presented to the town, and which. Is expected from the British Museum shortly. The historic document, which contains instructions, in Nelson's hand writing as to the conduct of the battle ot Trafalgar. will be framed and placed in heavy steel safe set into a concrete wall, and there visitors will be able to view it. The room in which is will stand has had heavy iron bars placed across the windows.