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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-12-25
A Daughter
of veSuviuS.
BIZ Pierce Vincent.
BY Pierce Vincent.
Copyrighted. 1908, by Associated
Literary Press.

1t was small two edged stiletto
that Zabetta Gemella bought at An
tonic Mordo's shop in Naples, very
tiny plaything of a stiletto; but, as
every Italian knows, the heart lies
barely two inches below the surface
and a blade that will reach that dis
lance is long enough for all practical
purposes.
On the crucifix handle of this par
ticular stiletto Zabetta had sworn that
it should drink the blood of either
Caesar Pine or Of his betrothed, Maria
Vincente
They were a very ancient family, the
Gemellas. One ancestor had escaped
from the eruption that overwhelmed
Pompeii and another had been num-
mifed at Herculaneum. The race had
a certain fierce sturdiness inherited
from some lava born forefather before
Romulus
They also had an unpleasant mediae-
val habit of keeping their oaths re-
CARELESS of consequences, as family
traditions and court records bore wit
ness. They took life seriously, as
many had found to their cost.
So when people heard that Caesar
Pine had thrown over Zabetta Gemel-
la for Maria Vincente they shook their
heads Zabetta herself went home,
dry Tipped and fiery eyed and at mid
night swore the sibylline blood oath.
/ strange and terrible curse intrusted
to her by the muttering old crone. her
grandmother
Zabetta dwelt in the outskirts Of
Boscotrase on the slopes nearest Vesu-
vius Her first view at dawn from her
little attic was of the purple plume and
mighty shoulders of the great volcano
heaved against the sky and her last
glimpse at night was of the same
plume streaming wildly acrcss the sun
set She knew the mountains in I'll its
moods and from its nature shared her
own It's heart of fire was no Wil(er
than that within her breast
Caesar Pine belonged 10 the ariSt0c-
racy of BoH;.Otrase His olive trees
were the best in the place, and did not
the choicest Lachryma Christi come
from his grapes grown Oh the scoriae
Of VesuviuS2 Caesar was dark and
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-12-25
DOLLIE AND THE
MANEATER.
BY Colin s. Collins.
Copyrighted. 1908, by Associated
Literary Press.

Il can't help it because 1 am rich,
can II"
Paul Vinton spoke of his wealth as
though it were thing accursed. Dol.
lie Darcy shook her head with judicial
solemnity.
Il don't suppose that you can," she
admitted. "At the same time, Paul.
you cannot blame me for taking an in.
terest in people who do things"
''Such as waiting ON table?" retorted
Vinton. 81 don't see anything to COM
mand respectful admiration in a job
like that"
But he is college man." reminded
Dollie. "Just fancy a student so anx-
In a, hotel to gain the funds for his
tuition"
'He would do well to go to a gram
mar school first" growled Vinton. "He
waited on me this morning and when
l asked for eggs he told me that the
eggs isn't very fresh That's good
grammar for a college student, and
then his slang is something weird"
George AIDE uses slang" cited Dol
lie defensively I'm sure that no one
ever accused MI. AIDE of being COM
mon"
Because he keeps his slang for his
books and plays" reminded Vinton.
Dollie checked the sharp speech that
sprang to her lips and hurried down
the piazza steps to join hespectacled
youth who appeared around the corner
of the hotel.
He was not an inviting sort of per-
son One ear was considerably larger
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-12-25

HES THE MAN TO TIE TO, ALL RIGHT"
than the other and an aggressive chin
belied a mildneSs of appearance due
to the large lensed spectacles he wore.
His hands and feet were large and un-
manageable and his clothes fitted
him as though they had been made
for man of more generous build.
The Hotel Breeze had solved the
servant problem by employing college
students as walters 1t had become
fashionable to take an interest in these
struggling aspirants for learning, and
DoIlie Darcy was nothing if not fash
ionable. Even though it threatened
break with Paul Vinton-whom she
expected to marry some day-she in
sisted on having her student to be in
terested in
Dollie had picked out Brady as the
favored one for the reason that he
seemed the most forlorn and desolate
one in the lot There was something
almost pathetic to her in the idea of
this man who maltreated the English
language so brutally seeking a higher
education, and she found his person
atty interesting and at times anus
ing.
There were other times when the
man bored her sadly, but she would
not confess that she found him tire
some lest Paul should think the vic
tory lay with him.
Every evening when the tables had
been cleared and the dining room put
in order Brady would slip down to the
beach and walk or sit with Dollie,
while Vinton sat on the piazza and
vowed that he would leave the place
for some better resort where the wait
ers were not the fad of the moment.
He never went, for on second
thoughts he told himself it would be
better to stay on and look after Dollie
She must tire Of her fad presently, and
perhaps on the rebound he might in
duce her to say the coveted yes"
Dismally Vinton realized that the
waiting game was bound to be long
one, and CHANGING upon Dollie wait
ing on the sands for her waiter prote-
&c Paul was moved to reopen his ar
gument.
Following an unusually hot day the
humidity of an approaching storm de
prived the sufferers Of the relief Of
the night breezes Dollie was tired
and irritable and in no frame of mind
for an argument Both raised their
voices slightly above the pitch of good
breeding. and Brady. coming upon
them suddenly. gathered that there
had been a dispute.
HAS this guy been unbuttonin' bis
lip" he demanded of Dollie
Perhaps it was the heat perhaps it
was the memory of some of the things
that Vinton had said AT any rate.
there was barely perceptible pause
before Dollie languidly responded:
HE has been very annoying | am
glad you have come she said
Brady picked up pebble and tossed
1t down the beach.
"Go after it, be urged. you amt
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-12-25

In HEX ARMS
handsome, fine singer and dancer, a
hard worker, a good fellow all round.
All the girls in the village were in love
with him.
Handsome Caesar fell in love with
handsomer Zabetta. True, her family
was poor. But what difference did
that make? Caesar had enough for
both Their betrothal soon followed.
Nobody could deny that they made a
fine looking pair. To be sure. some
families whose daughters would not
have objected to occupying Zabetta's
place limited privately at the record of
the Gemellas. But none spoke openly,
remembering that same record.
All went well until Maria Vincente
came to BOScotrase. Then Caesars
affection for Zabetta cooled Not that
Maria deliberately did anything to
tempt the young man away. But it
soon became known through the town
that Caesar and his sweetheart had
quarreled; next, that he was betrothed
to Maria
Then, indeed, people shook their
heads and some said. Poor Zabetta"
But others, who knew her family's
record better. said, Poor CaesarI'
And everybody waited to see what
would happen.
1t was the next day after the break
that Zabetta bought the dagger The
Gemellas always acted promptly. But
she found it difficult to decide whose
blood the sharp point should drink.
Sometimes she felt it would be
Caesars. sometimes Maria's. and on
one black day when the two passed
her arm in arm she determined that
1t should be both and she had hard
work to restrain herself from putting
the sentence into immediate execution.
Then came the great eruption.
For generations Vesuvius, muttering
and grumbling, had looked down on
the presumptuous vineyards and olive
groves. boldly pressing nearer the re-
gion where it had decreed no living
thing should grow Unheeded it had
given warning after warning. like a
cross old man who is continually max
Ing threats. but whom no one takes at
his word
At last the giant that dwelt in the
mountains fiery heart decided that il
was time to teach the forgetful race
of men one lesson more. So pouf. He
blew off the cone and descended In
streams of lava and sheets of ashes.
Boscotrase was one of the worst
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-12-25
This is Worth Reading.

Leo f. Zelinski, of IS Gibson st.,
Buffalo, N. Y, says: 81 cured the most
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The TUNED through the back bone of
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opened in 1910.
A patent has been granted to Cali
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-12-25
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-12-25

The Putnam Organ Factory is the
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-12-25
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-12-25
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-12-25
Farms Wanted.

We want a large number of farms for
clients in the North and Middle West
who wish to locate not great distance
from Washington. If you wish to sell
your property send particulars or write
to AMERICAN REALTY COMPANY,
Washington, D. c.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-12-25
Laces and Embroideries.

The New York 5 and 10 cent store
has just received a new shipment of
laces and embroideries, ladies' collars
pillow tops, towels and table linens.
DAVIS & HOLT,
Is N. Augusta Street.
Einmert wants all the rabbits in the
county. Highest prices paid for them.
Hunters are allowed to sell.See him
before you sell. Corner Central Ave.
and Baldwin street.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-06-12
Thinks II Saved His Life,

Lester NJ. Nelson. OF Naples, Maine
says in a recent letter: Il have us
ed DIR. Kings New Discovery many
years, for coughs and colds. and !
think II saved my life. have found
It reliable remedy for throat and
lung complaints. and would no mere
be without II than would be with
out food For nearly forty years
New Discovery has stood at the head
of throat and lung remedies. As a
preventive OF pneumonia. and heal
er OF weak lungs IL has no equal.
Sold under guarantee at A. NJ.
Hughes drug store. Louisa, Ky. SOC
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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-06-12
Abolished the Title.

The recent General Conference Of
n Methodist Episcopal Church abol-
ished the time-honored title Pre-
siding Elder" by the adoption Of a
minority report from the revision
committee recommending that the
name be changed to District superin.
tendent." by a vote of 322 to 2io'
This radical change Of terms is the
outgrowth OF desire to denote The
office more correctly,as the presiding
elder is to-day in reality a superin-
tendent and the office is no longer
merely sacramental but administra-
tive.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-06-12
Notice Of Commissioners Sale.
James B. Clayton Admir-, Z.
Fitch, Plaintiff,
VS.,
Edgar Fitch and others, Defts,

Pursuant to an order OF the Law
renee Circuit Court, rendered at
the April 1908 term thereof direct
ing the sale Of the hereinafter de-
scribed property, the undersigned
will on MONDAY, JUNE 18th, 1908,
at the front door OF the Court house
in Louisa, Lawrence county, Ken
lucky, (that being County Court
day.. offer for sale the following de
scribed property to the highest and
best bidder, to-wit:
The house located on the lot
owned by H. s. Swetnam at his
death, and on Madison street, Lou
lsa, KY, said house being about 3.
feet long and about 20 feet wid'
at one end and IA feet wide at th'
other end. containing three rooms.
TERMS; Sale will be made on
credit Of six months, purchaser Z
give bond with approved security pay
able to the Courts Commissioner
lien retained on property sold until
paid In full.
F. L. STEWART,
M. G. l. G. c
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-06-12
Many Women Praise This Remedy.

II you have pains in the back, uri-
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for woman's ills, try Mother Gray's
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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-06-12
DOCTOR
A. p. BANFIELD.
CATLETTsBuRG, KY

In office all the time. Lives n
office building Practice:-Esr. Eye
Nose and Throat,
have furnished rooms for pa
tents who have to remain for treat
ment or operation.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-06-12

Prominent New Workers., all Re-
rubllcans, have united In a memorial
asking that o. plank be inserted In
the Republican national platform af-
firming confidence in the judiciary
Of the country, claiming to believe
the Democrats win attack the courts.
The platform which the Republican
National Convention will adopt has
been practically completed. It con-
tains an unequIvocable Endorsement
of the President and his politics. and
calls for tariff revision.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-06-12

Maj. Alfred Drefyus, retired of the
French army, was shot in the hand
in the Pantheon, in Paris, by Louis
Anthehne Gregori, a military writer.
The shooting took place after the
ceremonies over the body OF Emile
Zola, the Champion of Maj. Dreyfus,
who was honored by the French BGoy
eminent with a last resting place
in the hall of fame. Maj. Dreyfus'
injury is slight.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-06-12

The verdict against Walter R. Gil
lctte, former vice president of the
Mutual Life Insurance Company, who
had been convicted Of perjury. was
set aside by the Appellate division
CT the New York Supreme Court.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-06-12
To TIMBER Men.

All who have II inch handle stock
on hand are requested to deliver
same to the mill at Louisa at once,
ais we will quit buying same. But
will continue to buy 80 inch stock.
Huntington Handle Co.
J. X. Written, Agent.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-06-12

The campaign managers OF the an
tl-Taft "allies" are said to have de-
cided to resurrect the movement to
reduce the representation of the
southern States in future Republican
National Conventions.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-06-12

George Powell and Herman Richard
crenshaw, alleged night riders, were
promptly acquitted by the juries at
their trials at Hopkinsville. Warrants
were issued for six other farmers
charging them with the same offense
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-06-12

Lewis Kinney, of Bracken county,
who was whipped by night riders,
swore out warrants for seven men,
charging them with being in the
party that assaulted him.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-06-12

A torpedo will be fired at the mon
itor Florida to test bulkhead con.
s,uetion.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-06-12

Congressman ]. F. Laning, Of Nor
walk, o., was indicted on a charge of
embezzlement in connection with
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-06-12

A secret meeting with Senator Bey-
eridge was held by a number Of
the Indiana delegates to the Repub-
lican National Convention, at which
! it was agreed to put Mr.. Beverage on
the Committee on resolutions and a
Taft man on the Committee on Gre
dentials. Three Of the men in the
meeting later repented and gave
the plan away to the Fairbanks man
ayers.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-06-12

Largely increased orders have ne
cessitated an increased output in
the Birmingham iron district, and It
is estimated that within the next few
days 5000 men will be given en-
ployment.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-06-12

The centennial of the birthday an
Diversary Of jefferson Davis was APP
iropriately observed throughout Ken
lucky. Exercises were held at Fair
view, the birthplace Of the distinguish
ed Kentuckian.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-06-12

1t was admitted that President
Roosevelt is making plans to go to
Africa next April. where he will
spend year hunting big game. He
will be accompanied by his son, Ker-
nit.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-06-12

Eight persons were killed outright
and many others We're injured in q
head-on collision on the Washington,
Baltimore and Annapolis electric
railway, near Annapolis.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-06-12

The port of Laguiara is in des-
perate condition. New cases Of the
plague are reported almost daily, and
there is no money for the destitute
to fight the scourge.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-06-12

The Government of Uruguay has
aligned an exradition treaty with
the United States.
The American Anti-Tuberculosis
League is holding its first annual con-
vention in St. Louis.
The Bryan leaders expect Senator
La Toilette and his followers to
hnd in the Bryan camp
Gov. A, E. Wilson presented the
diplomas to the large graduating class
Of Kentucky State University at
Lexington.
Two hundred and seventy Austria
Hans are said to have been drowned
in a typhoon which destroyed pearl
fishing fleet
In quarrel over the tobacco situa-
ton Nobe Oman shot and seriously
wounded Trump Hart, neighboring
farmer, of Henry county.
Idaho Democrats will send contest
ing delegations to the Denver Con-
yention. Both sets Of delegates, how
ever, are instructed for Bryan.
The executive committee OF the I'm
ION Pacific Railroad Company has
ratified an issue of s5O,OOO,OOO already
authorized by the stockholders.
The official returns from the To-
wa Republican senatorial primary of
last Tuesday gave Senator Allison a
majority of 1878 over Gov. Cummins.
Justice John M. Harlan celebrated
his seyenty-fifth birthday anniver-
sary Monday. He is Kentucky's men,
Der of the United States Supreme
Court.
Mrs. Letcher Riker, Of Harrodsburg,
was elected president of the State
Federation of Women's Clubs, which
closed its annual convention at Pa
ducah.
The Taft delegates-at-large from
Florida and the Taft delegates from
the second district of Florida were
seated by the National Republican
Committee.
Friends Of Henry R. Prewitt, of
hit. Sterling, have announced his
candidacy for chairman of the Demo-
cratic State Central and State Exc
eutive committees.
The Ohio troops who are patrolling
the district infested by night riders
say they are tired of temporizing with
the night riders and hereafter they
will shoot to kill.
After spending 80 years as an ac-
tor, Reginald Barlow, son of "Milt"
G. Barlow, once prominent minis
trel, has announced that he is to
enter the ministry.
Lewis Kinney, of Bracken county,
who was whipped by night riders,
swore out warrants for seven men,
charging them with being in the
party that assaulted him.
Congressman ]. F. Laning, Of Nor
walk, O., was indicted on charge of
embezzlement in connection with
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-06-12

After spending 80 years as an ac-
tor, Reginald Barlow, son of "Milt"
G. Barlow, once prominent minis
trel, has announced that he is to
enter the ministry.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-06-12

Representatives of the allies will
introduce no more evidence in the
contests at Chicago, and will make
a formal protest to the Republican
National Convention on the manner
in which they are being ignored by
the dominating elements of the par
ty. Senator elect W. o. Bradley, has
been selected as their spokesman be-
fore the convention.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-06-12

The National Republican Commit
tee began its hearing Of contests at
Chicago, the result Of the first days
session being-a sweeping victory for
the Taft forces. The deIegates--at
large of the Thompson faction In
Alabama. and all the district dele
gates Of that faction were seated.
which gives Taft a solid delegation
from Alabama on the temporary roll
call. The Taft delegates from the
Fifth Arkansas district were ordered
seated. .4..a..
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-06-12

-Four men were killed and two 9th
ers died afterward from injuries re-
ceived from the explosion Of a boil
er tube on the armored cruiser Ten
nessee en- route from Santa Barbara
10 Los Angeles
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-06-12

Gov. Hoke Smith was defeated for
denomination in the Georgia Demo-
cratic primary by Joseph NJ. Brown
by a majority conservatively esti-
mated at $4,000 Browns managers
say that his majority may go as high
as $4,000. All the present Congress-
men are believed to have been re-
elected. Senator Clay had no OPP
position.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-06-12
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