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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-09

The old woman looked at me sud-
denly in wild-eyed alarm.
SSH" she whispered Don't
name no names"
"And is this all you know?" I asked
in disappointment.
Mother Borton tried to remember
some other point.
IL don't see how it's going to keep
a knife from between my ribs" COM
planned.
You keep out of the way of Tom
Terrill and his hounds. and you'll be
all right, l reckon"
Am / supposed to be the head
man in this business?"
Yes"
who are my men?"
There's Wilson and FitZhugh and
Porter and Brown and she named
ten or dozen more.
And what is Dicky?"
Its a smart man as can put his
finger on Dicky Nahl." said Mother
l}orton spitefully.
"Nahl is his name?'
Yes. And I've seen him hobnob
with Henry Wilton. and Eve seen him
thick as thieves with Tom Terrill. and
which he's thickest with the devil
himself couldn't tell. l call him Slip.
perry Dicky."
why did he bring me here to-
night?"
Il hearn there's orders come to
change the place-the boys place, you
know. You was to tell 'em where the
new one was to be. reckon, but Tom
Terrill spoiled things. He's lightning,
is Tom Terrfll. But l guess he got
it all out of Dicky, though where
Dicky got it the Lord only knows"
This was all that was to be had
from Mother Borton. Either she
knew no more, or she was sharp
enough to hide a knowledge that
might be dangerous. even fatal, to re-
veal. She was willing to serve me.
and | was forced to let it pass that
she knew no more.
We'll, I'd better be going then"
said l at last. ITS nearly 4 o'clock,
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-09

and everything seems to be quiet here
abouts. Ill find my way to my room"
You'll do no such thing" said
Mother Borton. They've not given up
the chase yet. Your men have gone
home, l reckon. but III bet the saloon
that you'd have surprise before you
got to the corner"
Not a pleasant prospect" said |
grimly.
NO. You must stay here The
room next to this one is just the thing
for you See?"
She drew me into the adjoining
room, shading the candle as we passed
through the ha. that no CLEAN might
fall where it would attract attention.
You'll be safe here" she said.
Now do as | say. Go to sleep and git
some rest. You amt had much, |
guess. since you got 10 San Fran.
CISCO"
The room was cherries. but in the
circumstances the advice appeared
good. ] was probably safer here than
in the street. and | needed the rest.
OCCb hiohNs obiu NY oNldiiSSC BlO-
tcctress. You needn't sit up till
YOU git ready. This is a beautiful
room-beautiful call it our bridal
chamber. though VIC don't get no
brides down here There won't be no
sun to bother your eyes in the morn.
IN for that window don't open up
outside. So there can't nobody git
in unless he comes from inside the
house. There. git to bed. Look out
you don't set fire % nothing And put
out the candle. Now good night,
dearie.'
Mother Borton closed the door be-
hind her, and left me TO the shadows.
There was nothing to be gained by
sitting up. and the candle was past its
final inch. | felt that l could not
sleep, but ! would lie down on the bed
and rest my tired limbs, that | might
refresh myself for the demands of the
day. | kicked off my boots, put my
revolver under my hand and lay down.
Needless of Mother Bortons warn
ing l left the candle to burn to the
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-09
COFFEE EYES.
It Acts Slowly But Frequently Pro-
duces Blindness.

The curious effect Of slow daily pol
soning and the gradual building in Of
disease as a result, Is shown in num-
bers of cases where the eyes are af
fected by coffee.
A case in point will Illustrate:
A lady in Oswego, Mont, expert
enced a slow but sure disease settling
upon her eyes in the form Of increas-
ing weakness and shooting pains
with wavy, dancing lines of light, SO
vivid that nothing else could be seen
for minutes at time.
She says:
This gradual failure Of sight
very earnest quest for the cause.
About this time l was told that cof-
fee poisoning sometimes took that
form, and while l didn't believe that
coffee was the cause Of my trouble,
concluded to quit 1t and see.
II took up Postum Food Coffee in
spite of the jokes Of Husband whose
experience with one cup at a neigh
boris was unsatisfactory. Well,
made Postum strictly according to d.
rections, boiling it little longer, be-
cause Of our high altitude. The result
was charming. / have now used Pos
tum in place of coffee for about 3
months and my eyes are well, never
paining me or showing any weakness.
| know to a certainty that the cause
Of the trouble was coffee and the cure
was in quitting it and building up the
nervous system on Postum, for that
was absolutely the only change made
in diet and 1 took no medicine.
"My nursing baby has been kept IN
a perfectly healthy state since / have
used Postum.
"Mr. -, friend, discarded cof-
fee and took on Postum to see IL he
could be rid of his dyspepsia and fire.
quent headaches. The change pro-
duced a most remarkable improve.
ment quickly"
There's Reason" Name given by
Postum Co.. Battle Creek. Mich.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-09

It was the best appeal could have
made.
You're right" she said. I'm an
old fool. and you've got the real sand.
You're the first one except Henry Will
ton that's trusted me in forty years,
and you won't be sorry for it. my boy.
You owe me one, now. Where would
you have been tonight il / hadn't
had the light doused on ye?"
'Oh. that was your doing. was it?
l thought my time had come"
"Oh, was sure you'd know what to
do. 1t was your best chance"
Then will you help me now?"
The old crone considered, and her
face grew sharp and cunning in its
look.
What can I do?"
Tell me, in Gods name, where
stand. What is this dreadful mystery?
Who is this boy? Why is he hidden
and why do these people want to
know where he is? Who is behind me
and who threatens me with death?"
burst out with these question pas
sionately. almost frantically. This was
the first time | had had chance to de-
mand them of another human being.
Mother Borton gave me leer.
Il wish I could tell you. my dear,
but I don't know"
You mean you dare not tell me-"
| said boldly. You have done me a
great service, but if am to save my
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-09
Sympathy.

'It's serious thing, Verena,"
sighed Mrs. Upmore, ito be the wife
of a man who holds a public office.
1t demands so much Of his time and
keeps him away from his home"
Il know just how you feel, ma'am,"
said the elderly domestic. my first
husband was the grand imperial out
side guard of the Amalgamated and
and sometimes he was that busy tryin'
to remember the signs and grips that
l couldn't get word out Of him all
day long,"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-09
Maintaining His Dainty.

Even the elevator boy had to draw
the line somewhere, to prevent his
being made too common. A writer
in the New York Evening Post tells
OF a recent experience with che Of the
fraternity.
IF any one calls, Percy, while am
out, tell him to wait. l shall be right
back" she said to the apartment
house elevator boy.
There was no answer.
did you hear me? Why don't you
answer" asked the woman, with
some heat.
81 never answers, ma'am, unless
doesn't hear, and then says
WHAT"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-09
SMOKING Soldiers.

The experience of Lord Wolseley
of the British army has been such
that he has always made it rule to
allow. whenever possible, the sol
diers under his command one pound
of tobacco a month. which he consid
ers fair allowance, and with the use
of which he finds the soldier does his
best work. In Italy the military au-
thorities recognize tobacco as one OF
the comforts essential to troops and
cigars are served out to them with
their daily Observation-Disclosures Her
aid.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-09

This sign is permanently attached
to the front of the main building Of
the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine
Company, Lynn, Mass.
What Does This Sign Mean?
1t means that public inspection of
the Laboratory and methods of doing
business is honestly desired. Itmeans
that there is nothing about the BUSY
mess which is not "open and above
board"
1t means that permanent invita-
ton is extended to anyone to come
and verify any and all statements
made in the advertisements of Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Is it purely vegetable compound
made from roots and herbs - with
out drugs
Come and See.
Do the women of Americo continu-
ally use as much of it as we are told ?
Come and See.
Wa: there ever such a person as
Lydia s.. Pinkham, and is there any
Mrs. Plnkham now to whom sick
woman are asked to writer
Come and See.
Is the vast private correspondence
with sick women conducted by
women only, and are the letters kept
strictly confidential? \
Come and See. Y
Have they really got letters from
over one million, one hundred
thousand women correspondence
Come and Sec.
Have they proof that Lydia f.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has
cured thousands of these women?
Come and See.
This advertisement is only for
doubters. The great army of women
who know from their own personal
experience that no medicine in the
world equals Lydia +. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound for female ills
will still go OF using and being ben
Gifted by it; but the poor doubling,
suffering woman must, for her own
sake be taught confidence, forshealso
might just as well regain her health.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-09
Misunderstood.

Visitor-What lovely cut glass You
have, Mrs. Chump.
Mrs. Chump Gndignantly)-Th
hain't a bit of that cut. We paid full
price for all of it, We don't have to
go to no bargain sales.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-09

During the last year the exports of
this country have grown greatest in
the items of cars, carriages and auto
mobiles
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-09

socket. and watched the flickerng
shadows chase each other over walls
and ceiling, finally dropping of to
sleep.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-09

Not vainly does he strive who cam
endure.-Procter.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-09

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums, reduces In
hammation says pain. cures wind collie. Csc bottle
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-05-09
A FORGOTTEN ROMANCE.

do you remember. Jane, 20 years
ago, moonlight night, when 1 whis-
pered, tenderly: Jennie, love you,
and you answered, passionately: John,
you nose looks so funny and swollen.
Do you suppose something's bit
ten it?"
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
ANOTHER POSSIBLE CANDIDATE
If Sparkman Runs for the Senate
Judge Bullock May Enter the
Pare for Honoreee
Race for Congress

That Representative 5. NJ. Spark
man will be a candidate for the Unit
ed States senate is now regarded as
reasonably certain. In fact, it is I'M
derstood that the gentleman has al
ready taken steps preliminary to this
candidacy, which will remove him
from the ranks Of active pracution-
ers at the bar which he has long or
namented with his abilities as a law
Yer, TO the higher field of statesman
ship, entrance to which he has long
since fully earned by his service in
the lower house of congress.
It is likely that before announcing
his candidacy for the senate, Mr.
Sparkman Will announce his retire
ment from the active practice of the
law, including his connection, as cOun-
sci. with the Atlantic Coast Line. and
other large corporations, and that his
law firm will be thereafter composed
Of his able partner, Judge Carter, and
his son, Mr.. Lamar Sparkman. BY
this step Mr.. Sparkman Will show that
be feels his duties as senator will pre-
clude his usual faithful attention 10
the interests of his clients, he must
necessarily be above the cOnsidera-
tons Of local legal associations.
Mr.. Sparkman's announcement for
the senate Will also be Immediately
followed by numerous candidates for
his vacated seat in the house. in
which nearly all the counties Of the
district Will doubtless have favorite
sons to offer. Regarded as certain
to be candidates are Herbert s. Phil
lips. the able state attorney Of the
circuit: Hunt Harris of Key West.
president Of the state senate; Circuit
Judge Bullock of OcaIa. and Park ".
Trammell Of Lakeland. These gen
tlemen would make a lively race, and
the contest for Mr.. Sparkman's shoes
would undoubtedly be one Of the most
interesting in the approaching pri-
marieS.
It is understood that Mr. Sparkman
has received urgent requests from all
parts of the state to enter the sena-
torial race, and, if he should do so, the
senatorial career Of the young man
appointed by Governor Broward would
be limited 10 the uneXpired term Of
the late Senator Mallory.-Tampa
News
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
NOT A CANDIDATE

The Times is fully and completely
convinced that Hon. S. NJ Sparkman
will not be a candidate at the primary
for the senate. He has not, so far as
We know, made such a statement him
self publicly and posiuvely-but the
course Of an intelligent and we'll bal
anced man can be predicted with
much Crtainty. The Times held in
the earlier days Of the political ex-
element that Mr.. Sparkman would
prefer remaining in the house to be-
coming a candidate for the senate
the chief reason being that he could
be of more service TO his constituent
cy in the house position.
The retirement of Senator Mallory
did not in the least affect the prime
pal reasons which actuated Mr.. Spark
man. 1t probably opened and cased
the way to the upper house, but that
would have no influence in deciding
the question of usefulness. We ven
ture to say that it has been rather
unseemly, this whOoping and bowling
demand that Mr.. Sparkman should
declare his intentions so early. at
such a stage in the campaign as did
not permit him to weigh its chances
carefully. That he could have been
chosen to the senate is not questioned
among his friends. but he did not
wish to be.
1t is really not necessary for Mr..
Sparlman to make any formal de
claration on the subject. He is a
candidate for the house, which pre-
cludes his entry into any other rae.
That, it seems to the Times. is
enOugh-mless the senatorial toga is
endeavorei to be forced upon him by
Violence, which is improbable. Let
us have Mr.. Sparhman to quietly pur-
sue his path to the house of repre-
sentatives.-Tampa Times.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
A. G. L. AWARDS

We print elsewhere a list of the
awards made by the Atlantic Coast
Line railway to exhibitors at the
jamestown Exposition and it will be
seen that Florida exhibitors got the
lions share. receiving ten gold med
ais, four silver and five bronze medals
nineteen in all
The collective display of woods
grown on the line of this railway in
cluded the Polk county state fair ex.
hibit. which received first premium in
1906, and part of fernando and Alach-
ia county exhibits.
\ showing rs above should be an
object lesson TO all residents of Flor.
ida. If from the small exhibit as
shown by the Atlantic Coast Line r.
R.. such results can be obtained.
what would have been the results
from the united efforts of all the
whole state in making such a display
as only Florida can.
4 space of 1875 square feet was oc-
Cupied by the Atlantic Coast Line R.
R.. to show the various products of
its territory. This space was decorat.
ed in an attractive manner. and was
one of the most admired in the states
exhibit building.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
UNWISE AND UNFAIR

In his appointment Of W. J. BRYAN
as United States senator. Governor
/ Broward has done what a great many
people thought he would do. but
which, at the same time, the Tribune
can see no reason for. Nor does it
think the action consonant with the
best interests of Florida. Mr.. Bryan
IS a good looking and we'll spoken
young gentleman, but just on what oc-
casiOns he has ever shown his ability
to fill a seat in the wisest and most
dignified representative body in the
world we confess quite puzzles US.
For a young man to step from an in
significant county sOlicitOrship into
the robes of a federal senator is as as
founding as it is unparalleled in the
history of the United States. so far as
our recollection serves. If Mr.. Bryan
has given any symptoms of being
worthy Of this distinction, we are ut
terly at a loss to know tit must be
a wcighty secret hid in the governors
brain.
Both Mr.. Lamar and Mr.. Fletcher.
both of whom are candidates for the
Office. are men of more recognized
ability than Mr. Bryan. Mr. Lamar
besides has been Well schOoled in the
lower house Of the national legisla-
rure And both of these gentlemen
have been friends of the governor for
years. Then why should he have turn
ed them both down to select their po-
litical inferior for so exalted and i'm
pOrtant an office? Verify. the ways Of
the politician are deep and cavernous.
and by no means guided as a rule. by
the high sense of duty 10 the people
in the administration Of their Offices.
Florida is a developing state that
needs men of brain and force of char
acrer i'm Washington 10 look after its
interests. and these interests are i'm
periled by just such illjudged per
formances as this most recent one
by the governor.-Tampa Tribune.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
DENVER AND DEMOCRACY

The choice Of Denver for the dem
ocratic convention leads the Boston
Transcript TO speak of its distance
from the center, of the likelihood of
a small attendance. and of the fact
that Colorado is republican. It goes
on TO say:
The significance of the choice of
Denver for the convention city lies
deeper than any friendIiness for Bry-
an, past or prospective. The honor
virtually went a-begging. No city of
first rank and thorough availability
wanted the democratic convention
This situation accurately reflects the
of the party itself; il
does not want Bryan. and yet it is ap-
parently TO nominate him.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
THE INDIANA WAY

A South Bend OndD special says:
Wyatt, in this county. as rule. is
a lawabiding community, but in Ger
tain eases where the punishment does
not seem adequate the law is ignored.
a stranger. fifty years Old. giving
the name Of c. p. Calvin, was tarred
and feathereI by a band Of irate
townsmen, who handled Calvin in any
thing but a gentle manner. Calvin is
accused Of making improper overuures
t" Dora Ellen Fetters. a feeble-mind-
ed girl thirteen years old. After the
girl told her story a mob was hastily
organized.
"The defendant was arraigned be
fore Justice Byron Markham. who
surrendered the prisoner to the mob.
which marched him a mile along the
Wabash Railway tracks TO a lonely
spot in the woods. Every inch Of
clothing was stripped from him and
a coat of warm tar and the contents
of a feather bed were smeared on
him. He was then compelled to walk
TO the village and was dashed with
whips at regular intervals.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
JoHNsoN's BUoLE CALL TO TAR
IFF REFORM ASMY

The commercial and Industrial de-
velopment of this country has reach
I'd a point where the proper adjust
ment Of right has become the question
OF the hour. The present unrest Of
our people is evidence of the determi-
nation shared by all that the funda-
mental principles of this government
shall be maintained. These include
the dignity of labor, equality before
the law, the equal enforcement of the
laws and entire absence of special
privileges.
Great corporations, especially those
exercising at least some of the pow
ers Of government, must come to the
realization that they are as amenable
to the law as is the individual citizen.
The trust problem is still to be soIv-
ed, but, while searching for the com
plete remedy, We can at least with
draw from their grasp the specia'
privileges they have enjoyed under
high protective tariff.
1t must be apparent that our pre-
ent tariff, while mainly responsible
for the existence of the trusts, is. in
addition, a tax upon the masses for
the benefit of the few.
The farming Of taxes in France. be
fore the revolution, was no more mi
quitous than in our present tariff
system. 1908 will be a memorable
year for the struggle of equal right
and American ideals; the year will
see tariff reform accomplished or
well under way, for if the present CON
gress does not at the present session
make substantial reductions the peO-
pie in November will elect those
pledged so TO do.-Special telegram TO
New York World by John A. Johnson.
Governor of Minnesota.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
WE LOSE LaFONTiSEE

The following information. Of spe-
cial interest TO the newspaper frater-
nifty of Florida. is published in last
Fridays issue of the Fernandina Star:
Mr.. John Q. LaFontisee has resigned
the editorsbip and management Of the
Fernandina Record. which position he
filled with singular ability during the
past twelve months. He has accept
ed a position as travelling correspond
ent with the New York Tribune, and
informs us that he will make his head
in Tampa. His duties. how
ever, vii carry him into foreign
lands Nothing is said Of this
change in the current issue of the
Record, but the news must be cor
rect. This paper would like to add
tribute to what the Star has said, to
the effect that our Fernandina name
sake has under Mr.. LaFontisee's very
able direction, become one Of the
model papers Of the state, and espe-
cially creditable TO Femandina. No
doubt the change is another forward
step in the profession, so that Mr.. La
Fontisee is to be Congratulated
st. Augustine Record.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
a Cure for Misery

Il have found a cure for the misery
malaria poison produces" SAYS r. NJ.
James of Louellen, s. c. IT'S called
Electric Bitters. and comes in soc.
bottles. 1t breaks up a case of chins
or bilious attack in almost no time:
and it puts yellow jaundice clean out
of commission" This great tonic
medicine and blood purifier gives
quick relief in all stomach. liver and
kidney complaints and the misery Of
lame back. Sold under guarantee at
Tydings & Co.'S. drugstore. m