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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-09-28
COMMERCIAL BANK.
Hammond, Ind.

Thos. Hammond, president; Chas. e.
Ford, vice president; John w. Dyer,
cashier
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-06-18
One On John.

The sexton of a quaint old church,
says an English writer. showed me
through the cool, dim old building one
warm afternoon, aud, as we were de-
parting. pointed to the Bible on the
lectern and smiled.
"a strange thing happened last Sun.
day in connection with that old Bible
he said. ave had a strange preacher
here, and when he opened the Book
he came upon a notice and read it
out with all due solemnity. II was
request for the congregation 9
prayers and sympathy for John Q.
Griggs, who had been deeply afflicted
by the death OF his wife,"
The sexton paused and ohuckled
softly.
"You see, cir, be said, "our minis
ter had been using that piece Of pa.
per for book marker for moren q
year, and John Q. Griggs, in q patty
grey suit, sat in front pew with the
new wife he had taken just the week
before -
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-06-18
The New DtIectOire Gown.

The directeire gown is the latest
Paris freak in the shape Of dress, that
is indecent to say the least. Paris
has already voted the gown too excit-
ing and several women who wore them
in Chicago and New York almost Gre
ated panic.
According to press reports, the d.
rectoire gown is popular with the men
fOlks-so very popular, in fact, that
when in New York a woman appear
ed on the street with the costume she
was surrounded with crowd that
blockaded traffic. And when she took
a coach to escape the vulgar gaze that
many men as possible climbed on with
with her.
In Chicago a show girl wore one
out to walk. Chicago forgot to do
business for an hour or 30. Brokers
left their tickers and shoppers lett
their bargains, while the street cars
were stopped by the mob and people
climbed the trolley poles lest they
should miss one iota of whatever nov
city and lingerie might be on parade.
The crowd which gathered to gaze
could not have been larger had it been
a circus parade passing, and every
time one Of Miss Bertha's delicately
nodded ankles in its glistened silk
sheath, stole accidentally from among
the folds of her gown some genius
coined a new expression to voice his
emotions. Men and women literally
fought for a sight of her, aud after it
was all over the street looked like q
remnant counter with gloves, merry
widow hats and various articles OF ap-
parel strewn all over it-none Of il
Miss Bertha's, however.
The directoirs gown, which is the
sensation of two continents, receives
its name from its similarity to the
sheaths which encased the willowy
figures of the ladies Of France at the
time of the directory, about 1875.
The modern gown is an adaptation
and is in some respects more thrilling
than the original. 1t clings more
closely to the figure and its effect il
enhanced BY slashing both sides from
the ankle to the knee, disclosing either
openwork hoisery, ,Aeshings, form.ft-
ting boot, or such other garment as
the lady may elect. Upon her own
fancy depends to large degree the
extent of the sensation which she pro.
| duees.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-06-18

reef, knowing all its dangers, said he,
Dear mel" said Drusilla. "They
should take q course in navigation
"The fear of ridicule may keep
them away tor time, but in the end
they're bound to tempt fate he said.
Drusilla regarded him amusedly.
"T think it would be interesting to
meet some of that class" said she.
"I can introduce you to one, said
he.
"When ?" Drusilla inquired eagerly.
"Now,' said he, rising and bowling
gravely.
"You |" she gasped.
even T." he said, unsmiling.
There was somewhat embarrassed
pause. Ackroyd broke it.
"I shall never be happy until I of.
fer myself to you. I don't expect to
be happy afterwards. l shall mere
ly join the others in the outer dark
ness, and the suspense will be over"
Drusilla rested her hand on her
palm again. A bit of added color
flushed her cheeks. Her eyes were
pensive.
"I've been very much coward, "
said Acroyd. II was afraid you'd
laugh. That is why I've been silent
80 long
He leaned forward in his chair.
His manner was pleadingly earnest.
Drusilla moved uneapily.
"Why don't you offer yourself, then,
and have it over ?" she asked.
Ackroyd squared his shoulders.
II do offer myself, Drusilla, said he.
"MY silence has been such long one
the laugh should be doubly merry" he
added bitterly.
Drusilla turned to the piano. She
ran her fingers over the keys in soft
little minor harmonies. Ackroyd
waited impatiently; then he strode to
the piano and bent over her. Some
thing glistened on her lashes, and
there was a shining streak down eth.
er cheek.
"Gooi heavensl" cried Ackroyd in
sudden comprehension. He laughed
happily.
"It-it-isn't funny. lid
don't feel a bit like Laughing con-
fessed Drusilla.
And Ackroyd was thereupon re-
ieved from any of "the outer dark
ness.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-06-18

Nature has provided the stomach
with certain natural fluids known as
the digestive juices, aud it is through
these juices that the food we eat is act
ed upon 10 such way as 10 produce
the rich, red blood that flows through
the veins Of our body and thereby
makes US strong, healthy and robust,
and it is the weakening Of these diges-
tive juices that destroys health. 1t is
our own fault II We destroy our own
health, and yet 1t is so easy for any one
10 put the stomach out OF order.
When you need 70 take something take
II promptly. but take something you
know is reliable-Somethlng like Kodol
for Dyspepsia and Indigestion. Kodol
is pleasant 10 take, IL Is reliable and Ia
guaranteed 70 give relief. II is sold BY
Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-06-18
$I.oo A YEAR
NEW VOL. 43.-NO ~
Eloquent Gestures.

William ]. Bryan was addressing Q
political meeting in Iowa on an occa-
sion when be fairly carried away his
audience by the power Of his oratory.
Among those most impressed by the
Nebraskan's effort was q man known
to be very deaf, but who nevertheless
seemed to be listening with breathles
attention to Bryan, and who apparent.
ly caught every word that fell from
the speakers lips.
Finally. when q particularly fervid
passage had been delivered BY the
man from Nebraska, with the effect
of eliciting a storm of applause from
the audience, the deaf man. as if he
could contain himself no longer,
shouted in the ear of the man next 10
him
"Who is that speakin7'
William ]. Bryant" shouted the
man addressed.
"Who1' roarsd the deaf man, still
louder.
Bryan. of Nebraska" came from
the second man in PIERCING shrek.
"Welll we'll" exclaimed the deaf
man, eXcitedly. at don't make any
difference, after all, | can't make out
a word he or you are saying; but, good
gracious, don't be do the motions
splendid
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-06-18

A little girl was addicted to the sin
Of ezaggeratiOn, and one day told her
mother she had seen an elephant in
the back yard. Her mother thought
this good opportunity to cure her
daughters "imaginatiOning," so she
told her to go to her room and ask
Gods forgiveness for telling q false
story. Five minutes later the child
returned to her mother in a very
cheerful state of mind.
"You did as I told your asked
the fond mother.
"Yes," replied the little gil, "snd
God said, 4 don't blame you. hiss
Brown, 1 thought it was an elephant
myself.'"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-06-18
Death Was On Ills Heels.

Jesse P. Morris, of Shippers. Va, had
a close call in the spring Of 1905. he
says "An attack Of pneumonia left me
so weak and with such a fearful cough
that my friends declared consumption
had me, and death was on my heels.
Then ! was persuaded to try DR.. Kings
New Discovery. Ii helped me immedi
ately, and after taking two and half
bottles was well man again. I found
ont that New Discovery is the best REM
eby for coughs and lung disease in all
the world" Sold under guarantee at
Hills drug store. Soc and loo. Trial
bottle free.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-06-18

Representative Adam Bedc Of Min
nesota is credited with the story Of
the boy with the disreputably dirty
face, who was sent to the town pump,
by the the teacher, with the soriptural
injunction, to wash and be cleanl'
he returned, with the chin and
lower part Of bis race looking very
pale, bat his cheeks and forehead re-
msinsd as dirt.bued as before. The
children roared at his cOmical appear.
ance, and when the teacher asked him
why he had not cleaned bis entire
face, he answered:
II washed and wiped as high up
as my shirt would 60"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-06-18
MY COMFORT.

God holds the key Of all unknown,
And am glad,
II other hands should hold the key,
Or il He trusted it to me,
might be sad.
What II tomouows cares were here
Without the resti
'Tis better to unlock the day,
And as the hours swing open, say.
"Thy will be BEST"
The very dimness Of my sight
Makes me secure;
For. cropping in my misty way.
Iteel His hand. hear Him say,
"My help is sure
lean not read His future plan,
But this know;
/ have the smiling of His face,
And all the refuge Of His grace,
While here below.
Enough. This covers all my want
And 50 rest
For what can not, He can see,
And in His care sure shall be
Forever blest
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-06-18
Farm For Sale.

The farm formerly known as the Lew
is Lucas farm, about mile south OF
Shepherdstown, containing l02 acres,
is offered for sale privately. Apply to
DR.. A. S. Reynolds or G. N. Beltzhoov-
er, Shepherdstown, or Mrs. X. w.
Reynolds, guardian, II B st., N. E.,
Washington, d. @.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-06-18

Lord Pslmerston once inspected
Summer in the Lowlsnds,' q picture
By Sir John Watson Gordon. Look
here" said Lord Palmsrston 10 the ar
tist, "why should the grass in that
field be 20 long when there are 90
many sheep in the hsld7"
"My lord" replied the artist, "thoss
shssp were only turned into the fed
last night r.
Lord Palmerston bought the picture
al high price.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-06-18
he Got what He Needed.

"Nine years ago II looked as II my
time had come, says Mr.. u. Farthipg.
OF Mill Creek. Ind. Ter. II was 20 run
down that life suug on . very slender
thread. II was tnen my druggist rec
ommended Electric Bitten. boughs q
bottle and got what / needed--strepgth.
/ had one foot in the grave, but Electric
Bitters putt back on the turf again, and
I've been well ever since" Sold und or
guarantee a. Hill's drug, soc.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-06-18

Smoking may not hurt some
people" said Mrs. LApliDg; "but it
isn't good for a nervous man like my
husband. You know it's the Nieods-
mus in the tobacco that makes it 50 in
furious.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-06-18

When the nurse brought the cheer.
ing news to TOPpertOn recently that
be had just become the father Of trip.
lets, be betrayed no particular eats.
faction. "BOysf" he grOwlingly
qusried.
"only one boy, sir."
"Well, said TOppeton, go on
don't keep me in suspeDse. One boy
what are the others7''
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-06-18

To stop any pain. anywhere, In 20
minutes, simply take just one Of DR..
Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets. Pain means
congestion-blood pressure-thAt is all.
DIR. Shops Headaehe-or Pink Pain
Tablets-Nill quickly coax blood pres
sure away iroE pain oenters. After
that, pain is gone. Hea1=e5e, Neu-
ralgia, paiuful periods with women,
etc., get instant help. 20 Tablets 2bo.
Sold by Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-06-18
You Should Know This.

Foley's Kidney Remedy win cure any
case of Kidney or Bladder trouble that
is not beyond the reach OF medicine.
No medicine can do more. Hilfs
Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-06-18
FOR SALE.

A lot of A Locust Posts and prac
tioally new Cypher Incubator 220i egg
capacity. VIII guarantee it to do goot
work.
G. B. WILTSHIRE,
Hartinsbnrg, W. Va.
Bell Phone.
March 8, 1008-tf.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-06-18

Mrs. Hsnpeck--I suppose If | were
to die tomorrow you'd marry some
other woman Immediately.
Mr. Hsnpsck-Not right away.
I'd take a little rest first.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-06-18
The Outer Darkness.

moments. He was loath to disturb
that pose.
81 saw Ted Briggs today" he saic
at length, and he said it with the evi
dent expectation of a Autter of excite
ment on Drusilla's part. In this
however, he was disappointed. Sh'
turned page of the score withou
raising her eyes.
"Did you?' she said calmly.
II did, he affirmed "had a sort o
an all.gone air about him.
Drusilla was silent.
Looked as if he needed someone tc
sympathize with him-or kick him,
Ackroyd pursued.
Another page Of the score was turn
ed, but Drusilla said nothing.
Haven't seen him round here late.
ly," said Ackroyd, and his tone sug'
gested much.
'It's something over week since
he called last" said Drusilla inno-
Gently.
Ackroyd smiled grimly, but Dru.
silla's eyes being on the score its
meaning was lost on her.
"Same old story, presume, said he.
"What's the same old story2" she
said with some emphasis.
"Got his congo, eh2"
"What are you talking about"
"Ted Briggs."
"Well, what about him2'
He seems to have been cast into
the outer darkness with his innumer-
able predecessors" Ackroyd observed.
Drusilla shrugged her shoulders.
II don't see why should fret my
self over that, she said.
"For casting him there, of course, .
said Ackroyd severely.
Admitting I did," said Drusilla
with challenge in her voice.
"Ted Briggs is particular friend
of mine," Ackroyd began.
"Must I marry all your particular
friends7" said Drusilla with sardonic
Difference.
Ackroyd's eyes flashed angrlly.
"You knew all the time he was tax
ing things seriously" he remonstrat'
ed. "You might have little mercy
on such chaps"
"Oh, don't let's squabble every
night you come here" said Drusills
wearily. "Here's the Palm song
Shall Ising it to you, MAXI"
She seated herself at the piano ant
sang with all her inimitable drolleries
When she had finished she swune
about to face Ackroyd.
"Did that soothe your savage breast
Maxie2' she asked sweetly.
Ackroyd scowled. when will you
ever be serious2" he said.
81 was never so serious in my life,
she asserted. Indeed am complete
ly weighed down with responsibility
and remorse. You don't imagine
he'll take prussic acid, do you Maxi
she ended in tragic tones.
AckroYd looked at her with colo
disapprovsl.
"Between old friends he began
But Drusilla at onoe cut him short.
"Now, Max, I'm awful sorry, bu
if you begin to scatter any of that
fatherly advice about here you'll have
to go home, and I counted on e de-
hghtful evening with you here" sh,
said tentatively.
Nevertheless" said Ackroyd, &c.
shall say what I set out to, be the pen
atty what it may"
Drusilla rested her elbows on th,
keys and looked at him archly.
81 was about to remark" Ackroyt
went on, "that in the social sea yol
are sort of uncharted reef on whicl
the affections of many serious.mindeC
young men are shipwrecked."
"What a metaphor" she taunted
"Their shipwrecks don't seem to b,
alarming calamities. however. The!
survive them."
Sand there are others who are il
danger Of sailing straight on to tn
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-06-18

Big cuts or little cuts, small scratches
or bruises or big ones are healed quick
ly by DeWitt's Wilton Hazel Saiye. IL
is especially good for piles. BE sure 70
get DeWitt'A Sold BY Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-06-18

Dewitt's Little Early Risers, the IA
nous liver pills, are sold BY Hill's Phsf-
macy.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-10-22
SYNOPSIS

Gerard Chambers, son OF n wealthy Inn
porter and n student at an eastern col
1ege. was awarded n membership In the
Cluster Of the Gemini. n secret organiza-
ton. founded by Rodney Graves. The
society was exclusive. only seven being
admitted. The members were known as
member was awarded the "cail Of des-
tiny" Chambers was told to pass a
period rs sailor and not set foot IN
M MS Am bs Sss,s nor 10 another years
exile He must make his own living un-
assisted. and keep everything a secret
Sery oSsnea esn ssr bound o9 Trsn
South America. loaded with guns for
enemies Of that government. Chambers
was captured and thrown into a dungeon.
Marina Bostos. adopted daughter OF Gen.
Postos. ministered to his wounds. Each
made a strong impression on the other'
Jerry was sentenced 70 DIE. Upon PROM,
Chambers All three united with Gen.
Barado's rebels. Chambers being made
captain. Capt Pilaro died OF fever Ma
rina accompanied his body to burial IN
ferce battle Barado defeated Bostos.
Jerry frustrated an attempt to assassin
ate Gen. Barado. Marina's funeral party
was attacked and she was reported miss
ing Pandaro capital Of Urania; was
captured and confederacy established.
Chambers was made much o.. Marina
was given up as dead. He then sailed
for Havana Fe recognised Marina Bos-
tos. a passenger of Yacht. BY ruse
he gained the deck He discovered that
Marina was being held prisoner. The
American engineer promised aid The
plotters took Marina into Vera Cruz. Sc
cretiy. Jerry following. suddenly re-
membering he must hurry TO Mexico
CITY within n few hours he left the en-
gineer to resume the chase. Jerry reached
Mexico City IN time to receive letter OF
the secret society's orders to proceed
to Escalon. Mexico for further instrue-
lions. He again left Mike O'Connor, the
Mike traIled the fugitives 20 Jlminer.
using various ruses. At Fscalon Jerry
received orders to search for lost gold
mine. He accidentally met Nike. They
then threw them of the trail. The pair
.camped in the mountains.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-10-22

imagined. Then. all the time shou,
ing for his companion. he made 4
search. Lying near the edge % d.
clump OF bushes he found the note
that Jerry had written before be vsn,
up tho mountain at noon the day b
fore. The note was the only th.1g
he found that had not been touched b.
the flames
without a moments delay Lhs'
quartering his burro. he started 20
the place designated In the note. A..
for hours he searched and shouted 10
him. The thought that perhaps he
camp had been wiped out BY Gre
through accident quickly was ban
ishcd. for n Il had caught FIRE In jsr
rvs absence Jerry certainly would y
there now 10 explain. With greaily
increased fear and n heart that beat
so rapidly he scarcely could bredthe
he plunged into the thicket IN further
search OF his friend. where Jerry u
when he saw the Indians AZ the camp
Mike found his hat and n feV ies,
away was his pick.
He's been murdered groint
Mike. They've killed him and carried
his body away"
A more courageous man than Nis
o'Connor could not be found. bu, he
thought Of being alone there. with ne
murderers Of Jerry Chambers PER
haps near by. made his heart quake
His first impulse was to hasten TO ~
fresh burro and start immedA'eI
back 20 Otto. where he could notl
the authorities of Jerrys disAppen
ance.
NO" he finally decided his iAa
stlll white: he may not be dead aa'
II he's alive fits my place TO h'i
him. Tommy would have stuck i OF
for mo until the last spark of hope En
gone. and I'll stick II out for him uuil
I know something definite one way "
another"
He hid the provisions IN son'
bushes and turned his burro loose
iu'Us Win n itNOi''A A'N'' 49,
hand. and an eye that spoke fearless
ness. he started out 10 hunt for JeiiF
For three days he searched, scoufI
far down the trail and far up the 'a'
OF the mountain. but he found no tIA''
OF his companion. His voice beeA.'
weak from shouting and bis sll'p
body was almost worn out. sun :"
went on and on. the little hope 10 ~
breast becoming fainter the Longer ~
hunted. On the morning Of the iouII
day he decided TO abandon the s'',,
and return TO Otto. where be cow ,,
enlist the aid OF the authorities. !"
planned to leave Immediately ",.
breakfast. After building a hre y.
went To the brooklet TO get water W. W
his coffee. lie was In the act OF ~,
ping his pail into the stream "n,H y, =.
heard faint but hideous laugh
yond him. lie dropped the pan - !,
whipped out his reyolvers, p'aus =
Precipitation coming TO his brow IA IA
he stepped into the bushes ana N'''
until he heard another sound' 4,
Let me have just another drop AZ, ~
water, and III go-go," reaen'u -
ears.
Il was Jerry Chambers voice
CTo BE CONTINUED
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-10-22
ALLC7RA77OlNJ BYNELVZz,L

The old man merely shook his head.
"we1l get you some whisky" said
Jerry. and a few minutes later Mike
was on his way back 10 the camp.
You are going to help me1" feebly
asked the old man.
Wen do all we can for YOU" an.
swered Jerry.
A smile OF appreciation lighted the
old mans wrinkled face. and he tried
to lift a hand.
"You are good" he went on: you
are the FIRST who has ever been good
to poor old Jose" lie looked Jerry
full in the face for rlinute before
he added; why should you not know
what know You are going to help
me and can help you" His voice
fell 10 n very weak whisper and Jerry
was unable TO distinguish the words
that he tried TO speak. He thought
he was dying.
When Mike returned with whisky
and some quinine and small box OF
food the old man seemed to regain
part OF his feeble strength. and he
again could speak to be understood.
The whisky revived him very notice
ably and he ate freely OF the bread and
cold meat.
Some time. some time" began the
old man. Il am going to tell you. but
not now. not now" He seemed to be
much agitated when he went on: Go
now. and come tomorrow: come and
bury my faithful brother. Then shall
tell you. Go. go. now"