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MINI.
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Sloan'S


is easier to use than porous
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Much Easier,

1T would be quite a bit easier t.
forgive and forget" remarked the OBJ
server OF men and things, IF the goa,
nan did no. usually handle ice also"
Brooklyn Citizen.
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Chief Asset.

The chief asset Of humanity 10 tn:
conviction that the game is wort.
while. To lose that would muaa s,G
rersal MISUNDERSTANDING
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For sore throat, sharp pain
in lungs, tightness across the
chest, hoarseness or cough,
lave the parts with Sloan's
Liniment. You don't need to
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ment for ayear, and find it an excel
lent thingfo sore throat, chestpains,
colds, and hay fever attacks. Afew
drops taken on sugar stops cough.
ing and. sneezing instantly"
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Point Sometimes OverIo, x.a

"De man dat saueezes 9 dollar to
hard" said Uncle Chen, lis liable t.
lose his grip on de L*in an have sort
fingers besides"
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WANTS HER
LETTER
PUBLISHED
FOrBenefit of Women who
from Female Ills
Minneapolis, Minn.-"Iw was a great
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etable Compound
had done for other
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felt sure it would
me, andImust
say it did help me
wonderfully: My
pains all left me, I
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CHAPTER XVII.
MRS. sPANoLER GIVES A


U yHEN Senators Peabody and
MA Stevens had gone Langdon
WV and Bud went over the situa-
ton together and concluded
that their opponents had no means of
defeating Langdon's program-that,
after all. Peabody might really have
meant his words of surrender.
But they might try foul play. Bet
ter stay right here in the capitol the
rest OF the day." suggested Bud.
Langdon scoffed at the idea
Haines hustled away to get n few
mouthfuls of lunch to fortify himself
for busy afternoon-one that was 60
Ing to be far buster than he imagined
The telephone bell rang at the sena-
tors desk. 1t was Mrs. Spangler's
voice that spoke.
Senator Langdon." she said. Caro-
Lima and Hope Georgia are here mt my
home for luncheon, and we all want
you to join u.s.
Sorry I cannot accept" answered
the Mississippian. "but l am to make
an important speech this afternoon
"Oh, yes, I know. The girls and |
are coming to hear it, But you have
two hours time, and if you come we
can oil go over to the senate together.
Now. senator, humor us little. Don't
disappoint the girls and me. We can
all drive over to the capitol in my car
riage."
The planter hesitated, then replied,
"All right: I'll be over. but 1t mustn't
be a very long luncheon"
Gone to eat; back by 3 O'clock" he
scratched quickly on n pad on the sec
retary's desk and departed
Mrs. Spanglers 1uncheons were
equally as popular in Washington as
Senator Langdon's dinners. The Mis-
sissippian and his daughters enjoyed
the delicacies spread lavishly before
them.
er enjoyed seeing his daughters have
so happy n time, and he was not insen-
sible to the charm of his hostess con-
versation, for Mrs. Spangler had
studied carefully the art of inGratiat-
ing herself with her guests
Suddenly realizing that he had proba-
bly, reached the limit of the time he
could spare, the senator drew out his
watch.
-.What n stunning fob you wear"
quickly spoke Mrs. Spangler. reaching
out her hand and taking the watch
from her guests hands as the case
snapped Open
'Oh, that's Cardinals doings." laugh
ed Langdon. "She said the old gold
chain that my grandfather left me
was
"Why. how lovely" murmured Mrs.
Spangler, CHANGING at the watch.
I'VE have plenty of time yet. Won't
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WINDOWS. The driver started his
horses off on Il run.
Struggling to regain his breath. the
senator cried:
We'll, what arc
Never mind now But first gather
IN all say, senator, as we've no time
to lose When l couldn't locate you
and 1 saw ynu probably wouldn't be
at the senate chamber in time to make
your speech on the naval base bill
persuaded Senator Milbauk of Arkan-
sas to rise and make speech on the
currency question, which subject was
in order. He was under obligation to
me for some important information
once obtained for him. and he consent
ed to keep the floor until YOU arrived.
though he knew he would earn the
vengeance of Peabody. That was over
an hour and half ago. He must be
reading quotations from Pilgrims
Progress to the senate by now to keep
the floor
Bud paused to look ut his watch
The senator stretched his head out of
the window and cried. Drive fastcr-"
Got your speech all riGht:'' called
Bud above the din OF the rafting
wheels
Yes. here was the response. the
senator tapping his inner breast pocket
Thought maybe she cried Bud
jerking his head back fin the direction
from which they had come
The MiSsissippian shook his head
negatively and set his jaws determin-
eddy.
The coach swung up TO the capitol
entrance
Tell me- asked LanEdon. as both
jumped out. how did you find out
that
II phoned the house-eave a name
Peabody uses
'Great heavens. but how did you
know where to phone:''
They We're at the door of the senate
chamber.
Morton gave me the tip-for your
sake and Carolina's-for old times
sake, he snid.'' was Buds reply.
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start and forget that ! ever went to
washinoton"


Washington"
Langdon paused deliberately. The
senate was hushed- The galleries were
stilled- Not even the rustic of sheet
OF paper was heard in the reporters
gallery. The MissiSsippian Gazed
around the senate chamber. He saw
Stevens and Peabody craning their
necks across the aisle and talking eN-
citedly to each other.
Then he stepped forward and spoke,
waving the paper in the air
This letter is signed Charles Nor
tom"
The old southerner gazed triumphant
" at the men who had sought to de-
stroy him. 1t WAS with difficulty that
the presiding officer could hammer
down the burst of handclapping that
arose from the galleries.
Senator Horton. however. was not
satisfied with LanGdon'S sudden as
tendency.
How do we know that that letter is
not a forgery, a trick" he exclaimed.
go get Congressman Norton-if You
can-and get his denial" responded
LanEdon.
The Junior senator from Mississippi
hurriedIy pushed his way out of the
senate chamber. His days work was
done.
Down on n broad plantation along
the Pearl river an old planter, who has
borne his years well. as life goes now
adays. passes his days contcntedly. He
delights in the rompings of his grand
children as they rouse the echoes of
the mansion and prideS himself on the
achievements of their father, Ran
dolph. who has improved the planta-
ton to a point never reached before.
Sometimes he receives a letter from
his daughter, Hope Georgia, now Mrs.
Iaincs, telling him of her happy life. or
perhaps it is a letter from Carolina,
describing the good times she is having
In London with the friends she is visit
Ing.
And the old planter goes out on the
broad veranda in the warm south
ern twilight. and he thinks of the
days that were. He remembers how
the Third Mississippi won the day at
Charlottesville. He thinks of the days
when he fought the good fight I'm
Washington. His thoughts turn to the
memory of her who went before these
many years and whom he is soon TO
see again. and peace descends on the
soul of the gentleman from Missis-
sippi as the world drops to slumber
around him.
THE END.
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so- succeed in getting MiIbank to con-
clude and consequently could not push
The naval base report through But
they noted the passing of over an hour
after their opponents appointed time
and had felt certain that he would not
appear at all.
The boss of the senate leaned
across to Stevens and whispered hur-
riedly:
we must tear him to pieces now
dfscredit him publicly. les his own
1auit. Our agents can sell the land to
Standard Steel. Our connection with
the scheme will be impossible to dis
corer-after we have made the public
believe Langdon is Il crook
but how about our supposed combi-
nation to protect the government that
Langdon will tell about?" asked Ste
Yens. I'VE can't deny that, of course"
NO" answered Peabody. I'VE can't
deny it, but we will not affirm it We
will tell interviewers that we prefer
not to talk about it."
Its our only chance" replied Ste
rens cautiously.
Yes, and we owe 1t all TO Jake
Steinert," went on Peabody. THAT
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ern chivalry would not permit that
Then, too, she was a most charming
person. and the thought, Why not
why not take her at her wordT' crept
into his mind.
Yes. father, why do you hesitate?"
asked Carolina.
Senator I-angdon mustered his voice
into service at last.
I've been thinking" he said slowly
that
THAT your daughters did not know"
interrupted Mrs. 3pangler, ''of our
THE telephone-upstairs- ringing,
madam said a maid who had entered
10 Mrs. Spangler.
The adventures could not leave the
senator and his daughters alone
though she knew it must be Peabody
calling her. AT any moment he might
remember his speech and leave. Al
ready late, he would still be later,
though. because he would have no car
riage-hers would purposcly be de-
layed-
Tell the person speaking that you
are empowered TO bring me any mes
sage-that i cannot leave the dining
hail." she said to the maid.
To gain time and to hold the sena-
tors attention Mrs SpanEler asked
slowly:
well, senator. what was it that you
were going to say when L interrupted
you few moments agoT
Langdon had been racl1ing his brain
for some inspiration that would ena BILE
him to save the feelings of his hostess
and vet indicate his position clearly.
He would not commit himself in any
way. He would jump up and pro-
nounce her an impostor first.
After a moment of silence his cloud
ed face cleared.
Mrs. Spangler," he began, "your an
nouncement today 1 have considered
to be-
premature" she suggested.
The maid returned.
MIR. Wall says Senator Langdon ia
wanted at once at the capitol"
"Great heavcns" exclaimed Langdon
sprinGing to his feet and Glancing at
the clock. I'm late. I'm late! 1 hope
to God I'm not TOO later
MIR. Wall says IL carriage Is coming
for Senator LanEdon," concluded the
maid.
I'VE must talk this matter over some
other time, Mrs. Spangler.'' the Mis-
sissippian cried as he sent a servant
for his hat and coat Il hope that
carriage hurries. else I'll try It on the
run for the capitol"
Its Il half hour away on foot" said
Mrs SpanEler. Better wait You'll
save time"
But to herself she muttered as
though mystited:
81 wonder why Peabody changed his
mind so suddenly? Why should he
now want the old fool Mt the capitOl:"
The rumble of wheels was heard
outside.
Hurry. fathcr.' cried Hope Georgia.
The senator hurried down the stone
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Had to Bow to Custom.

The late King Oscar of Sweden was
the least conventional of monarchs,
but he had to courtesy to custom new
ertheleSS. The king and NJ BONNER.
the botanist. met as strangers while
out in search of flowers near Stock
holm. They were soon the best of
friends, and BONNER suggested lunch
at his inn.
Come home with me instead" said
the other.
When the way led to the palace
gates BONNER hcSitated.
I'm sorry" said his companion,
but / happen to be the king of this
country. and this is the only place
where 1 can entertain my friends"
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Spaniards' Taste In Reading.

The librarian selected book enti-
tied Farming In the Ohio Valley"
''Will you give this to that young man
waiting at the deSk:" she said to an
assistant. He is n Spanish student
learning to read English, and i think
this will suit him
'"That sounds like n very unpromis
ing subject for a student in English 10
tackle" friend remarked.
''It would be embarrassing to any
body but Spanish student" said the
librarian. hut the Spaniards run to
farming literature. When training be
Einners IN English of any other ma
tionality something spriEhtly in the
way of fiction or travel usually is rec
commended. But not to the Spaniard
Nine times out Of ten 1T is work on
agriculture that he will make the best
progress in.'-New York Press.
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oPDER OF PUBLICATION.

state .: wes, virgAia, Kanawi
~ Rules held in the Serk's Office q
the Circuit Court of Eanawha county
West Virginia, on the first Monday
April, 1909.
Ma v f. Barrett, Plaintiff
VS.. In Chancery No. 2Io6
J. l.. Barrett, Defendant,
lending i'll the Circuit Court of Kama
VIVA County, West Virginia.
Che object of this suit is to obtain a
decree of divorce from the bonds of mat
rirroDy.
This dav came the Plaintiff nv her
attorney; and on her motion, and il ap-
pearing by affidavit filed, that the Dc
PENDANT J. l.. Barrett, is a non
resident of this State, it is ordescd that
he % appear within one month after
the late of the first publicati on hereof,
and do what is necessary to protect his
inter est in this suit.
TeSte: IRA H. MoTTEsHEklRp, Clerk.
CHAS. W. Coon. Sol.
NOTICE TO TAKE DISPOSITIONS.
To J. l., Barrett:
Take Notice: That ON the 6th day of
May, 1909 between the hours offs O'Clock
a. nj. anil 5 O'Clock p. III. at the law
office OF G w. Good. room Is, lCitizcn's
National Bank building OIL Capitol St, in
city of Charleston, Kanawhal County,
West Nirg inia. will take the deposition
of myself and others. to be readl as evil
dence in certain suit now lpending
in the Circuit court of Kanawha lcountv
West Virginia, in which / am tplaintiff
and you are defendent.
If, from any cause, the taLiu9 of said
dispositions shall not be comment ccd on
the date aforesaid. the same shall be con-
tinued from day to day, or from ltime to
time. at the same place, and BETWEEN the
same hours, until the same shall Ac COM
pleted.
MARY E. BARRETT, by G3,uncil.
z. w. Coon, Sol. d-S. At
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NOTICE TO TAKE DEPOSITION

To Samuel Hancock. Take Notice:
That on the Sth day of April A. D.
1909. between the hours OF Q o'clock a
M. and 4 p. m. at the law Office of - G.
Huttcr, 6o4H Kanawha Street, in thc
City of Charleston, Count, of Kauavg ha
State of West Virginia | will take The
deposition OF myself and others, to- be
read i'll evidence in my behalf in CT Pr
tain suit i'll chancery now pending in the
Circuit court for the county of Kan-
awha and State of West Virginia. in
which Mamie l.. Hancock is the Plaintiff
and Samuel Hancock is the defendant,
If from any cause the taking of sal d
deposition shall not be commenced DIR
completed on the day aforesaid. the
same shall be continued from day TO day
or from time to time, at the same place
and between the same hours, until the
same shall be completed.
Mamie l.. Hancock, bysCounseh
I. G. NUrTER Sol ii
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION
Kahawha

State of West Virginia, Karl awha
county IS:
At rules held in the Clerks office of
Kanawha county, on the first Monday in
the month of March 1909.
Mamie l.. Hancock, Plaintiff
W.. In Chancery No. 2oSSA
Samuel Hancock, Defendant
The object of this suit is to obte hin a
divorce from the bond of matrinonH
This day came the plaintiff by hi ,r at
torney; and on her motion, and i'd ap-
pcaring by an affidavit filed, that thte de
PENDANT Samuel Hancock, is a no 1-re-
sidcut of this state, it is ordered that he
do appear within month after the
date of the first publiucation hericof
and do what is necessaI 10 protect his
interest in this suit.
Teste: IRA H. MoTTERSHRRD Clerk.
+. G.. NUTTER. Sol.
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a Gentleman
rom Mississippi
By THOMAS "A. evISE
NoyeIkzed From by Frederick r. Toonbs
COPYRIGHT A. WISE
= THOMAS "A. evl

marry you-that we were soon to be
married." she said archIy. looking him
straight in the eye: She clasped her
hands and murmured, 81 am SO hap
py"
The hero of Charlottesville tried to
speak, but he could not He stared at
his hostess. who smiled the smile of the
pudding debutante. His own open
mouthed astonishment was reflected in
the faces of Carolina and Hope Geor-
gia as they observed their fathers ex-
preston, He forgot he was in Wash
inSton- He did not know he was 4 SEN
ator. The fact that he had ever even
thought OF making a speech was fur
thest from his mind.
What did it all mean? Had Mrs.
SpanGler gone suddenly insane? His
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Deftlu turned back uteS.
the hands of the "Do YOU care
senator's match. to smoke soma
tor" Mrs. Spangler asked as her
guests concluded their repast. IF the
young ladies do not objcct?"
Langdon inclined his head gratefully
and laughed.
"They wouldn't be southern girls. I
reckon. If they didn't want to see a
man have everything to make him
happy-er. beg pardon, Mrs. SpanGler.
I mean, comfortable. Nobody that's
your guest could be unhappy
The hostess beamed on the chival-
rous southerner.
Langdon drew forth thick black
perfecto and settled back IuXuriously
in his chair. after another glance at
Mrs. Spangler's clock He was alb
Horbed in a mental resume of his forth
coming speech and did not hear the
next words of the woman, addressed
pointedly to his daughters.
DO you know, really. why this lunch
con was given today she auerfed.
Then she continued before Carolina
and Hope Georgia could formulate re
ply
Because your father and / wanted
TO take this opportunity to announce to
you-our enCa cement
The speaker smiled her sweetest
smile.
The two girls sazed At each other in
uncomfortable amaZement. then at Mrs
spanCler, then at their father. who had
turned partly way from the table and
4ns gazing abstractedly at the ceiling.
Hope Georgia was the first TO regain
her voice.
-Oh. Mrs. Spancler.' she calculated.
,ayou are very kind TO marry father.
but
whats that exclaimed the sena-
tor, reused from his thoughts by his
youngest daughters words and thrust
ing himself forward
Mrs. Spangler laid her hand on his
arm.
.'Oh, senator. I have just told the
dear girls that YOU had asked me to
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Tho letter is signed Charles Norton
He read and again stood before the
senate. whi"h had regained its usual
composure after the fallen sergeant at
arms had r, -ained his feet and rubbed
els bruises.
Il do not think there will be any in
restfcatioD." he said. with decided eff
for;. struggling to down the emotion
that choked him II ask this house to
listen to the following letter:
Dear Senator Langdon-When you
receive this letter ! shall be well on
my way to take a steamer for Cuba.
write to ask you not to think too
harshIy of me. for I will always cher
ish thoughts of the friendship you have
ohoV~n me.
peabody and Stevens have finally
proved too much for me- When they
got old Teller TO swear to foreed
contract and wanted me 70 forge your
name in the land records al Gulf City.
threw up my hands. Their game will
always go on. ! suppose, but you gave
them shock when you broke up their
AitaeoeIa graft scheme. And I'm glad
you did. They cast me aside today.
probably thinking they could set me
again If they needed me.
al am going on the sugar plantation
of q friend, where can make new
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-bTeht nencenS! 4 m tate, I'm later
daughters-what did they think? These
thoughts surged through his fustered
brain. Then it flashed over him-shc
was joking in some new fnshionab BILE
way. He turned toward the fair wild
ow to laugh, but her face was losing
It's smile y panied expression. Il suG-
gestiOn of intense suffering. appeared
in her face.
why do you so hesitate. Senator
Langdon?" she finally asked I'm low
voice. just loud enough for the two
girls to Overhear
The Junior senator from Mississippi
looked ut his hostess. She had enter
tnined him and had done much for his
daughters in Washington. She WAS
alone in the world-a widow. He felt
that he could not shame her before
Carolina and Hope Georgia. His south
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steps of NJ RS.
Spangler's rest
dence as rapidly
as his wcigh t
and the excite
IN en- t un q g l.
which he labor
ed would permit.
. p II in & the
conch door, he
plunged inside
to come face to
facc with Bud
Hahn eS. W h o
ad II II d d ! q d
down in II cor
ner to avoid OBJ
scrvance from
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To Lille Eutter, Take notice: That
on the Sth day of April a. ID. 1909,
between the hours of Q O clock a m and A
O'Clock p. IN. at the law office Of J. w
Chappelle, Esq, oo4 u kanawlla Street.
i'll the City of Charleston in
the county of kanawha, and state of
West Virginia. will take the de
position of myself and others, to be
read in evidence in my behalf in n GER
tain suit in Chanccry now pending in
the circuit court for the county OF Kan
awha and State of West Virginia, in
which Louis F. Nutter is the plaintiff
and Lille Nutter is the defendant.
II from any cause the taking of said
deposition shall not be commenced Tor
completed on the day aforesaid. the
same shall be continued from dav to
day. or from time to time, at the same
place, and between the same hours, IN
I'll the same shall be completed
Louis e Nutter by Council
J. w Chappelle. Sol.
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

State of West Virginia, Kataw
county. IS:
AT Rules held in the Clerks Ofic}
the Circuit Court of Kanawha Courf
OIL the first Monday in the month
March 1905
Louis l.. Nutter, Plaintiff,
vs.. In Chaucery No. a
Lille Nutter. Defendant.
Crhe object of this suit is to obti
divorce from the bonds of rnatrinon
This day came the plaintiff by
attorney; and on his melton, and IL
pcaring by affidavit filed, that the ie.
PENDANT Lille Nutter Is a nonresident OF
this State, it is ordered that she do appear
within one month after the date of the
first publication hereof. and do what is
necessary TO protect her interest in this
suit.
Tcstc: IRA II. MoTTEsHEKD, Clerk
J. w. CHAPPELLK. Sol.