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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-02
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY
March 30, 1909.

March 30, 1909.
Mrs. George ID. Davis, from near
Farmville, spent a part Of last week
with her son, Mr.. f. c. Wilson and
family.
Mr. and Mrs. G. c. Womack. both
.of whom have been quite sick, are
greatly improved.
Mr. and Mrs. J. p. McCraw visited
their daughter, Mrs. T. 0. Chappell,
last Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Bennette Chappell
had as their guest last week Miss Ma
Del Vaughan, Of Rice. Miss Vaughan
caches the school at Abilene and will
close her terms work there on Friday
If this week.
Mrs. w. b. Chappell will leave on
Thursday to visit her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Goodman, of Ballsylle.
Mr.. J. c. Priddy and family, of
KeysVille, and Miss Harvey, of Char
otte, recently visited Mrs. Lucy A.
Priddy.
Mrs. Priddy had as guests recently
Nh f. o. Priddy and family, and Mr..
W f Chappell.
Mr.. w. ID. Redd, of Farmville, has
)een on visit TO his mother, near
lere Mr. Redd will spend the week
this section taking orders for fer
liners.
The farmers have gone to work with
renewed energy since the weather has
opened up, and though labor is scarce
aud unreliable, they are planning just
rs large crops as can be handled with
cut loss.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-02
Charged With Smuggling.

Ne" York. March 31.-George Vol
- clerk in the French consulate
" vas arrested by order Of the fed
.-. authorities on a charge of com
.-.'. the attempted smuggling OF
worth Of laces and diamonds
,4-'.e bmnier. second officer of the
ID SaHo in whose stateroOm the
-tse- con'raband was found about a
..h ago. is also under arrest.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-02
The Right Place.
Not Merely the
"Nearest!'

If prices" were a word
which gave you no
anxiety; and Style"
fabric, and work
manship' were words
that had small personal
interest to you, then
the question of where to
buy that suit wouldn't
bother you at all-you'd
go to the nearest
place"
This store would be
worth coming to even if
it were the farthercst
away"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-02
N 3 vi E5itsIaiSaNeslera
.-' Sas Schasule IL Erect
Oct rs, I9Y6.
wv Atf - tf
LEAVE FARMVlLLE DAILY
NORTH AND EAST.
No. Is. No. 6. No.
1855 ia. m 1898 a m. 4:5O D. m.


No. Is. No. 6. No
1855 a. m 1898 m. $50 .. m.
SOUTH AND WEST.
No. Is No. 8. No. 3.
p. ga. m. 1921 p. m. 1895 p. m.
No. l5-For Roanoke Bristol. Bluefeld. and
principal stations. Sleepers to Bristol and
Columbus
No. 3.-Parlor Car 10 Roanoke. Pullman
Sleeper Roanoke TO Columbus. Roanoke
TO Knoxville. Cafe car Roanoke 10 vii
hanson.
No. 5.-For Lynchburg. Roanoke and informed.
late stations.
No. 6-For Petersburg and intermediate sta
tons. Connects az Petersburg for Rich
mond and Norfolk.
No. l6-For Petersburg. Richmond. Norfolk
Pullman sleeper 10 Norfolk. and Richmond
No. 4-F0rpetersburg. Norfolk. Richmond and
intermediate stations. Pullman Parlor
car 10 Norfolk.
If you are thinking Of taking a trip YOU want
quotations. cheapest fares. reliable and correct
information. as 10 routes. train schedules. the
most comfortable and quickest way. Write and
the information is yours for the asking. with one
Of our complete Map Folders
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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-02

IN THE CLERKS OFFICE OF THE CIRCUIT
COURT Of the County Of Cumberland on the
18th day of March. 1903:
Lucy johnson '.'''-''F lantih,
against
In Chancery.
The object Of thi suit is to obtain divorce a
vincuo matrimon
And an affidavit having been made and filed
that the defendant. Richard Johnson. is not a
resident Of the State Of Virginia. IL is ordered
that he do appear here within fifteen days after
due publication hereof. and do what may be nee
essary to protect his interest in this suit And il
is further ordered that copy hereof be published
once a week for four weeks in the Farmville
Herald. newspaper published in the town Of
Farmvie. Va. and that a copy be posted at the
front door of the courthouse Of this county the
5th day Of April. 1909. that being the next sue
ceeding rule day after this order was entered.
Copy-Teste:
c. r. SANDERSON. Clerk.
A, b. Armstrong, p. q. inch 10 a.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-02
Putneys.
March %, 'O9.
room yet,

Rev. Charles Anderson preached
quite an able sermon at Bethlehem
on Sunday last.
Mr.. Charles Pettus and daughter,
Mrs. Sam Anderson, were guests OF
Mrs. MolIie McGhee, Of Keysyllle,
recently. 81,
Mrs. A. Il. Anderson and SONS VI
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-02
ss'oraWfeDidn't Love Him Devotedly

henderson Ga. March 31.-Because
s mig wife does not love him as
..y as his former wife. who died
'a ago was the reason assigned
Taylor R.tenberry for slashing his
throat from ear TO ear and then
i'ne nicide in a like manner
'o'rored by a police officer.
DOH VII. probably die.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-02

v' Playing Destroys Both Eyes.
M aiay City. Pa, March 81. -
p. i.a'.ng with a parasol here
aro. Charles Wasley destroy.
,,. sigh of both his eyes when he
''''tei two Of the steel ribs.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-02

love little children, and it is not a
slight thing when they, who are fresh
from God, love us.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-02

Underwater x WESTERN RAILROAD
Time Fable in effect Nov. 8. 1865.
Between Farmville and Richmond via Mosele
md Southern Railway.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-31

RED D LINE
ps.osTto FoTto Rico. Curacao -. Venezuela
=; heSr Wall st. Ferry. Brooklyn
-e san Juan Porto Rico.
Er ~, Al REDUCED RATES.
IS cs-.1i c...a.-si piis saturday. Feb. -. noon
For : = - ------ Saturday. Feh u. noon
1-s@Tas Pro- Cabello, Curacao and
g -, naraeasf0
a ,-s---,- 90 saturday. Feb 6. noon
= Freight only. '-'-S' Z eD' To- i''''-'
s'seAle-s have superior acccmuo6a-
mr. li0ls for passengers.
Gs1e,si- a. i')A- BLISS & DALLETT.
managers. - Wall St
New-York tribune., 1909-01-31
FURNITURE.

PARLOR SUITS reurholstered Including
tapestry. springs repaired, SO; mattresses
remade. Sl25; work guaranteed ZimmeE-
mann. 22I East $50 Ut.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-31
New 7 DRESSMAKEFS'
D~ess Ti7i1zS SALE PRICES

NERrERIZED SATEENS- -satln .us'is
black white and latest shades % -
match Spring dress goods ZtJ
l - - . SPECIAL '=N
NOIRE PERl-A ALINES-s nnisa
desirable for Empire gowns. WhleH
require soft Iinings-36 inch- lS
% SPECIAL -
All tints for street and evening
,,-,r,l-,-z,1zE.D pERCsIINES-5 inch
N ..asf--sfI, shades for drop skirts
Under thin rlaterials-worth Il IL
SPECIAL
-rsEFFvTA RUST. gard wide
a beautiful silklike lining-aH III
good shades-value -. .SPECIAL
r4E-pR1N,e;BOSF. TAT.ORS- SATINS-
go ffns-,,orrect shades for coat
and Jacket lininss-3G inch
will give two seasons weaT-- .IE
worth IS -----o * f@Ol@A-@
New-York tribune., 1909-01-31
Remarkably Low Prices
for
Wonleu's Rich Cloaks

IRE SP1OdCnaDIC dS Gu StS X q4elf8I-
and newness. Inspection makes II
evident
SSi 9S FIR LINED COATS-'iJ.!lS
Black Chiffon observation-disclosures. with
selected squirrel lining-larse shawl col
lar OF black lynx Ueipsic dye)-
So 9S VELOUR COATS-31 9S
Three quarter semi-ft - slashed and
elaborate trimmed with t-a!ds-SIin-
ners satin lining.
$50 qS SEAL PLUSH COATS-2::;;.!iS
'Rnree-uuarter- er-semi-ft-strictly tailored
hipIess modeI-Skinner' satin lining.
S1G9S CARACJrT COATS-1O3S
Semi-ft-shavI collar Colonial pockets
$40 9S ONCf CLOTH COATS-aSS
Black Broadcloth and Kersey-aIsO mkt
ures-htted. semi fit and loose
for
Fine Mercerized Batistes-F inch II
20 CT quality ......... SPECIAL
White Linen finish Suitings-
yard wide-desirs bic for dresses.
skirts and nurses uniforms IL
regularly .I9.---....-.-- SPECIAL
White Figured Madras wai=ting-- ID
silk ChifTonettes- dotted.
fgured-good value at 81 pr.
White Dotted swisses-variety Of dots
includes nine sizes ~
elsewhere 40. .--.--.-.-- SPECIAL
Lingerie Batistes and India Linons-
both ~ inches wide
excellent quality for dresses ND
worth 10 SPECIAL 'AO
Large assortment of White Fancy
Muslins Dimities. Lawns and
Swisses-Checks. Stripes ard
Figures-very desirable lid
worth .I5 ard 10. SPECIAL "
White Lining Lawns
strong even weave-4O inch IA
regularly. ~ SPECIAL
40 inch Persian Lawns-sheer but
strong because made OF fine
Egyptian yarn-yalue 10
Embroidered swisses Imported
not the ordinary quality. but
figures woven on hand looms SH
elsewhere so. $4,000. SPECIAL
a inch MercerIzsI Batistes-
beautiful texture for gowns and IS
wsists-regularIy 90 SPECIAL
RuchingS, | DRES$MAKERs'
lace YokeS. etc. SALE PRICES
RUCHINGS BY YARD
Chiffun. crepe Lisse. Net End Lace
- cent kinds. .---.---- . SPECIAL e.
% % cent cent kinds. kiads....... -. 81
BOX RTCHINGS-
3 lensths-usually -. SPECIAL 20
lengths-usually 80. SPECIAL .s} =
LACE YOKES-IarEe variety OF newest and
most desirable Iaces-aIso Chernise ties
Instead OF 40 and 50. SPECIAL 3
Instead Of 9s and 81. -. SPECIAL 81
New-York tribune., 1909-01-31
New DRESSAAh n 80
z.h-oissrias ISALE PRICES

r-,,-,57srsd FIounciugs-SVlsS IN
e.. ,,sr1bric-fT i1ch-hsndson'e
1rs,yvarIS nI,s patterns Cor dresses and ~
.IsriaI styies for Corset tovsI S17, .EU
t-,,,. Lot of E,nbroideries ana tusei
I,syv and beautiful patterns.
b,,b sheer and heavy for uI,-s "a
ami Nhl1s g. SPECIAL
t,o,r4tfrI New NIIovers-fine CalllorS .,I
-. s.,yjss-inserting effects and s'-~ -
anu iSlss a. SPECIAL
-, ,5,e and sheer Fl0uncinSs anu
S--..-+ t-overtnss-e exquisite ana -.
IoTse' = 5s-{-,z ircl,15IlnE Point er1Ss
unco.,i.i.,4' .4 Lint, flower styles with rs
G,,sS's Il1oE,.aIgs aim -as to s169- SPECIAL
New-York tribune., 1909-01-31
Taces and DRESSMAKERS'
cr,,e Na+e SALE PRICES

p,.ot, Silk Brussels Nets-41 incn ,O/
DIsIa1Iv 9s cents.....- -SPt2C lAh
p1.ct CbantiIly and Dotted Nets ~
doIIbIe width-reg. .0S- -SFEo t+Al-
white and Cream Dotted and Figured
NctsNring dots. various size solid ao'S'
cInster dots and great variety Vi ~
sr1au figured effects-double With I'd
worth 80 and 40. ...- SPECIAH
cotton CIuny I.aces and Inserunss
white and Ecru- widths j lncnes 5 )
,.o.r+t, : and 9.....-. SPECIAL
point dc Paris and Fancy LaSes 1nI
i1sertings-newest patterns-fne ana ~
coarse mesh-widths TO 4is lnCn y
worth .12Is and ID. SPECi-AH
5o 600 vds Fancy White Laces ara II
Tnsertings-usuaIly . SPECIAL
Another big Iot-FanCy White LaceS
and Neutrality-suspicious. to lnch
now, and excellent styles for WASH Il /
Dresses-worth and 10. SPECIAL
Fine Val. Iaces and InsertlnSs
latest designs and weaves, includlhs
the new Hcxagon Mesh and such
unusual designs as the Chain
Grecian and Van Dyke-ustany IN
90 and 45 Cts.-doz- --- SPEClAb
New-York tribune., 1909-01-31
Novelties
in DRESSMAKERS
Wash Dress 7 SALE PRICES
Fabrics


Satin hg'd MosIsselines-cnlIion
exquisite tintinzs-lovely flower
designs including the novelty
effect Of Persian dg' roses "a
,,-ortL a .......-SP SPECIAL
No-elty Plaid Swisses-enbd dot
-.,usras with large or small plaids
~ tVvO toned Iavenders- rose or bi1os
also black ami white cOnbina- lid
tfons-others ask 20. SPECIAL
Fine fancy Batistes-Isrge assort-nenr
OF newest designs. including border u
effects-ysorth .I2ie SPECIAL
CoIored Dress Linens-Union linen.
a1tbu4sr, many sell them for all
Ifnen-38 fnch-soId elsewhere III
~ To 23 -SPEClAL
Yard wide Dress GinghaEns-
nlaiu and check-pink. blue am
tan-drrn duality-value 10 -
SPECIAL
Fine PooIfn Cords-Ss inch-Isht II
blue and pink-reg- .24- SPECIAL
Ward wide Fancy PercaIes-iinen
hnish-checks. figures and IehcS 81
ssrInez-yortb o. SPECIAL
Forlard SateenS -ruessaline finish
bIsck navy. t50beliu. brown-Wlth
white figures or stripes
plain and b0rdered- "a
worth L. ~ F-S--->i-
Fine Black French Batistes-inported-
A inches wfde-heautiful ~
ouaIftv-worth "a ..... SPECIAL
This price would nat pay the duty aio1s-
New-York tribune., 1909-01-31
y8M MAIGA
PANAMA

%; March and 20. Rates include
| stateroom and meals while en-
! route and in port. Send for itin-
eraries MARSTERS TOURS. 81
West Seth St. New York.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-31
Shears and ! DRESSMAKERs'
Scissors } SALE PRICES

Imported scissors-full nickel finish
to inch--value SPECIAL a.
Special Offering OF small but handy size
Steel Scissors-usually % SPECIAL 8
prcssmakers' Shoars-hand forged
full nickel fnish-6 10 s inch
value 30 and 40 ,...,... SPECIAL .27
II Boxer & Co.'S fine steel shears
for tallors and dressmakers-
worth 80. ~s.s-1s....,.. - SPECIAL .DO
New-York tribune., 1909-01-31
New 5IaL-S DRESSEIAkERS
aLA SALE PRICES
RS75inCS

0G--A-S
ss,,,ts,.bc Rraid-t9 I'D pieces -
BLACK White. COloTs- - .4U
T,,,;r and Fancy Brsids also Persian
pa,5f1ss-ncvyest combinations and ~
80 -fnqs-usuaiiy 10 SPEtlAh
Dccvsltv landings Black. White ana
@ce1res+ Persian effects for trimmings.
bsiriues and Directors toliars- .lS
worth 50 to so cts. yd- SPta iAi4
Large Assortment Of
Tassals and Drop. Ornaments
White (-olors. Gilt and silver
2 cts. 10 10 each
A -Tyt1RD LESS THAN ELSEV HERG
IN YELLING DEPARTMENT
Sale SnecialS. include
RRI- -SSFLS NETS-White. Cream Escrn-
for Bridal Wells and Gowns. also Sraf-
nation and Confirmation Dresses-Iz incn-
30 cent quality ----- -SA'Hs1 iAA 'OO
50 cent quality SPECIAL .4O
40 cent quality SPECIAL ~
xfo,,sseff,a de Soie-45 inch
FOR neck rurrs. lining lace gowns. &c
YlIack White Cream TX
value ~ cents ...---. SPECIAL
New-York tribune., 1909-01-31

25 DAY CRUISES
by new twin screw
steamers from New
York January Is and
30; February 13 and
New-York tribune., 1909-01-31
REPAIRED. REFrSrsHEp

OFFICE, house furniture refinished, pol
fshed repaired al your residence: lowest
r,rIce. first class work guaranteed. Send
-nosfai VIM. Van NlOtsn. 400 w. goth st.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-31

NGARIAN-AMERICAN SERVICE.
TO FIUME VIA
GIBRALTAR, NAPLES, st Ik5E7 5F Ne, Is n
.C-arnsrbisApr. !. noon; May 20; July
slsvonia. Apr. 10. noon; June
sAlso calls at Genoa
=.5 Az9RE$ s zNAPEIRA; !, y = = AND EGYPT
GARONIA-r =. Feb IslCARA1ANIA. Mar.
THE CUNARD STEAMSHIP co. LTD
2I-24 state St, opposite the Battery
New-York tribune., 1909-01-31

Fine Scotch Fisnneis-high class styles
bars. stripes plsids. haiTlines and
fgures-liEht and dariN-wash and
wear like Iinen-wurth 30 and to
also silk and wool fancies In dainty
color coubiuations-impor 2ZI
worth e9-all. SPECIAL
Finest Imported Fancy Wool Waistings
and ShirtIngs-daiutiest. clearest and
most tasteful desisns-a brand new
creatInn-33 inch 40
worth Sl-2 -..----.-... SPECIAL
SIX Embroidered FIanneIs-white ana
COlors-hemstitch and scailop--
all worked with heavy pure silk
not the ordinary light spun silk SS
worth 80. ...-..-.. SPECIAL
Special Lot Fancy Mohair ard Wool
Wsistfnzs-White. with stripes or
cluster lines III delicate COlors:
also handsome dark and medium
effects In combination StripeS- IN
good value at ,45- SPECIAL
Fancy All Wool Shrunk Flannels-
Splendid styles and colcrlngs for shirts.
Dresses Waists. Chiidren's Dresses
and Boys Fine Houses IA
hitherto .44-...-........S SPECIAL -O'
Soft Beautiful, Fancy Eiderdowns for
bath and lcunging Tobes-Lt. Blue.
Pink. Tan. Gray. Navy. Hello. Red
Brown and Garnet. with contrasting
rings. figures or jacquard designs
not the ordinary single face. but
double faced goods rarely found Dc
under 70 nnd 40. -.-.. SPECIAL ~
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09

- Z - it.aisiali - -
b -; - - - sI19 quieEf-
sCaIl an hands; get the boat clear
and ready 70 swing. IN bring the
women
The men were tumblnE out as /
pounded on the after state-room door.
A glance through the stern.ports
brought my heart into my throat, the
crests Of the pursuing waves were 50
close. Knowing that both women
would be fully dressed, flung open
the door and began hastily gathering
up their belongings. Within a brief
minute we we're outside on the deck.
A single glance told US there was no
time to waste. The sea ran somewhat
heavier, yet with a regular swell. the
Donna Isabel Keeling and staggering
Ike drunken man. The vessel had
sunk SO deeply that her nain.chains
dipped. while her list permitted the wa
ter free entrance through the gap in
the port bulwarks, and flooded the
deck. There was desperation to her
mad wallowing which made me think
each plunge would prove her last.
swung Doris into the stern OF the long.
boat. bidding her hold tight.
Now jump, men-lively, or she'll
go down under US! De Nova, John.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09
Go REWARn sloa

e. t.
The readers Of this paper WiIl y
pleased % Learn that there e II leatt
one dreaded disease TINT scishee hns
been able to cure IN alltts ssases. AID
that is Catarrh. Hairs cstarrh Cure Is
the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarra beng
constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Ca.
tarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. thereby dc.
stroying the foundation Of. the disease.
and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and as
sisting nature in doing its worn. The
proprietors have so much faith in lts
curative powers that they oNr our
HuOndred Dollars for any case that II
fails to cure. Send for list Of testi-
monials.
Address: F. J. Cheney 6 Co., role-
do, o. Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for cousti-
patton.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09

mice dOg!" said the man, looking
sternly at the girl!
I'm so sorry" repeated the girl,
hysterfcaily! Il never knew him"
"Stop!" commanded the man. firmly.
"Who-me?" stammered the girl.
"Yes.-you-right where you are, -
advancing a step. "RIght-therel"
kissing her full upon the mouth--"un.
der the mIstietoe!" taking another
with wonderfully true delivery consid.
ering the unstableness OF the mark.
Crimson stole into the cheeks OF the
girl.
HE is nice dog. anyhow" hiding
her face on his sleeve. IL don't care
wha-what you say" showing evi.
dence Of tears and laughter com.
mingled.
Mice dog? Finest dog in the world!
Greatcst-herc, Pali Come here, YOU
rascal! Take your head out of the
gentleman's hat and Oh. all right:
go as far as you like. Eat the hat, Pal!
Eat the"
"G-r-k:" growfed Pal, with The
rim around his neck-"G-r-r!"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09

of invitation, Is proud to show hen
babies and their place OF habitsuUn.
On a couch OF downy softness, made
from gown of faded silk, she's en-
conced with her two kittens while
the boys bring her milk. or course
We had to name them SO we've called
one Spartan Stain, and the other is
AuFora-you will hear both names
again. Aurora Paint is high grade
paint. Try it this year. Mauuiac.
tured by The Marietta Paint and Color
Co, Marietta, Ohio. Sold by NJ. d.
Christie, Druggist, 300 Main street.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09

. - b
aiiEe nat 4 Nas sin alive; but, when
] was fafrIy warm beneath pile OF
blankets, I saw Doris sitting where
she could look down into my face.
ana the men busy stepping Tie mast
and getting mp sail. pushed my
7 hand out from under the covers and
found hers.
Don't cry. little GIRL" / whispered
tenderly; 1T is all right now"
She bent down, her cheek pressed
against mine, unable TO speak.
"Did-did the Donna label go
DOWN." asked. after a moments 81.
Ience.
Eyes. and-and 1t nearly caught us. {"
her voice sobblng, as the memory Of
1t all came back. IL saw you jump.
and then there was nothing-nothinE
but the sea. Oh! how did God ever
save you-ever bring you back to
me?"
could only press her hand under
the warmth OF the blankets still feel.
Ing II difficult to breathe.
"Did-did you see CoIei' she ques.
TONED at last, more calmly
No but heard him; he was down
In the lazarette, ehopping at the ice.
poor devil"
felt her shiver; then she lifted her
head, looking forth over tbe sea.
ITO the very end the dead are
doomed to guard that gold" she said
soberly. 81 wish we had none OF it
aboard" lay watching The delicate
profile of her face, happy, yet with a
little of foreboding.
Lift me up little, dear, until I
can look about"
She did so with much gentTeness,
and leaned against the gunwale. It
was 4. raw, cloudy morning, sea and
sky the same dull. dreary expanse Of
gray, with nothing anywhere to re-
lieve the awful loneliness of water on
which we tossed. Our eyes met and
our handclasp frightened.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09
ITO Be ConuIued.)
By the Greatest
American HuInOriStS
LOVE AND
THE PUP
By BYRON WILLIAMS

,LVpyngmt. 1915. by W, 6. Chapman)
is this domesticatcd carnivorous
mammal absolutely 10 lie trusted?"
asked the young man lightly, as he
gave the girl his ha; in the hall aud
pretended to he appre hnsive.
Boston terrier-regRtered! icily.
"DOg.gOne it." burst out the young
man, gravely; don't he so dugged
about ii. I'm fond Of dogs myself
especially hull ter"
He isn't bull terrier" proudly.
Hes full.blooded, Boston terrier,
and | have his pediGrtc from-"
"Of course" persisted the young
man, coolly, moving to the sofa at her
left. Il didn't come down expressly
10 see the dog. Just dropped in to
your Agapemone TO adore the star Of
my existence and hasE in the effulgent
rays OF the queen Of the galaxy"
You mean the dogstar, Of COURSE"
frowning at him.
Why grow doGmalic?" he flashed,
with fcigncd supcrciIIunsness. "Why
the dUg.star?"
The Alpha is the dog Oh, fudge,
MIR. PaGgett. you-"
"Ah. your canine knowledge is be-
You'd question, Now for your astro.
nomical wisdom: The Alpha Of the
constellation CAMS is the dog.star-
but to what assemblaGc of brilliant
lHminary does the star of my exis.
tencc belong?" turning his eyes de-
lihcralely upon her Cyasive ones.
They play beautifully together"
avoided the girl. blwhing, Pal"
Who"
Pal the dog"
oh"
AT first Rags"
Rags"
"Ies-Rags, the cat"
"oh-she, the cal! thought you
must mean the italian that used to 20
through the alley last summer calling:
Rags! R-A.GS-NO-LDIR.N!'"
AT first Rags didn't like Pal at all
and she 'Phist' at him like that"
Stop" screamed the young. man,
scrambling in feigned terror to his
feet Are you trying 10 scare me up
a tree?"
There is the hll-tree," she sug.
gested. Pointedly.
II left my climbers at home on the
piano."
Indeed"
YES, this isn't PorCh-column night.
I'm burglar, all right, but l don't
win my-er, jewel. that way. oh.
Andrea, step this way just moment,
please. +"
Not under that sprig OF belated
mistletoe, Mr.. Padgett-but, as l was
saying-at first they didn't like each
other at all, but now they Just get
along exquisitely. Pal mauls Rags
unmercifully-but the cat Just loves
him! Why"
"oh, mercy! He's maulIng the cat
again!" cried the girl,
"oh, bother the cat!" bending Gag
erly over her. IL want you! IL
am dog-tired OF barking along the
fence Of dalliance l am standing here
in the myrtle-bordered pathway ex.
tending to you The book Of my love.
Turn dog's.eaF on the title page
and"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-09
IA popuLAA AIol.rEt..

The number OF people non ~
mont registering 1t the Hotel WaI1s
exceeds that Of an other plse
clarksburg combined. And Wv s,,i
1t Is the leading bosselrs d tkis 6sIS
Of the United States, is roon, rs.
elegantly fitted out its tabis setSis
unsurpassed and besides, iss rate
meals Is only fifty cent?. Aineric
plan, Theala carte dining room &
fords the opportunity tcr guss,a ~
dertng Just what II desired at rssss
able prices.