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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-14

81 want to get a license to marry the
best girl in the world" said the young
man.
Sure" commented the clerk. THAT
makes thirteen hundred licenses for
that girl this season."-Puck.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-14

"Young man.: DO 70 think you can
support my daughter in the way she
has been accustomedf" y.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-14
"A MISSISSIPPI
ENTHUSIAST
Mrs. Lena Gresham. Of Clinton,
Miss, Has a Few Facts to
Tell Our Readers About
Cardui.

Clinton, Miss.-FThanes 10 Cardu,
,vsites Mrs Lena Gresham, Of This place,
al have been greatly relieved"
"I suffered for three years from female
inflammation, and had taken medictne
from four different physicians without
much benefit.
al have received more benefit from
seven bottles of Cardui, than from all the
physicians" f' .
!, lust try cardui. That's all we ask.
If speaks for itself. 1t has helped so
many thousands, it must be able 10
help you.
Trying Cardui won't hurt you. II Is
safe, harmless, gentle in acllon' ana
purely vegetable.
II you are weak, tired, down and out,
If you are sick, miserable, aud suffer
from womanly pains, like headache,
backache, dragging feelings pains n
side, arms, legs, etc.-try catdui.
II is the medicine for all women.
It's the tonic for you.
NR-e p: Ladies' AdyisoE DEPT K! c ss.tsGi
TnSfrTletfoHS, and 64-page book. Home Iteainsus
for WOmen." sent In plain wrapper, 90 te9aSse
the guest of relatives here,
w. l.. saylor. of wheeling is a bus
mess visitor in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs Geo Bowers are home
from a few days visit. In Wheeling.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-14

Before or stnce?I
Before or since wiat?''
Before or since the.panic. Judge
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-14

A fine assortment of Pictures a
j. H. snider's.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-12-14

R-Wrfe b. Ladies' Advisory Dept Chatia-
| eoo1a Medicine Co. chatt1uooHa n enh, lot Speei1
l Tnstruefions, and 6l-page book. Home Lteatmen'
i Tor Women. sent In pl2in Mrappei' w tSaNs
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23
Why Canals Are Abandoned.
from the Chicago Journal.

from the chicago journal.
Herbert Knox Smith, of the department
Of commerce and labor, is credited with
the statement that the government has at
one time ar another built some $500 miles
of canals in this country, of which more
than one-half are now abandoned. That
property worth $40, 900, 900 should thus go
to waste grieves the hearts of opponents
OF deep waterways, who use the decad-
ence of old canals as an argument against
new ones.
AS a matter OF fact, In many instances
railroads nave purchased control Of ca
nails and closed them In order to remove
competition. In other cases rivers which
were formerly Joined by canals have been
allowed to I'LL up until navigation was
impossible. In all cases railroads have
stopped at nothing to destroy existing
waterways and prevent new ones.
A striking Instance OF this exists not
far from Chicago. For many years a
pretty little river had been navigated reg
ulariy for many miles. Finally an cleo
trio road war constructed parallel to the
river Nc sooner was II In commission
thar the railroad purchased the steam
boat and ran II ashore. Then, 10 make
sure competition by water would not be
possible, logs were driven into shallow
spots in the river IN order to obstruct
the channel.
When q railroad will take such liberties
with q natural ~navigable stream the aban-
donment OF artificial canals need furnish
no mystery incapable OF explanation by a
little patient research.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23
STAGE BECKONS TO
WIFE OF MAGNkTE
Mrs. Mabelle Gilman Corey
Finds Society Life in Paris
Dead Sea Fruit.

New York, Special: Mabelle Gilman,
wife OF w. f. Corey, president of the
United States steel corporation. accord
ing to a woman who just returned from
Paris, finds no pleasure in her present
life and will never be satisfied until
the returns TO the stage. To this wom-
in, an old friend, Mrs. Corey poured
tut her tale of disappointment. She
lad to tell some. one. and she craved
sympathy.
...The only society that calls on me is
he riffraff of pinchbeck nobility.
Whether they are what they claim to
De or not, the only thing that I am
sure about them is that they all want
money" she said to this woman. Eat
lrst / believed their claims that they
sould introduce me into the innermost
arcle of the royal set in Europe. i
know better now, / can go into the
shops and buy whatever / please,
gowns, jewels. anything. / can have
horses and carriages and motor cars.
{ live In q palace and coGld have a
bigger one II I wanted it. But no per-
son of the kind that / care about calls
on me. All / can do with my money
y to buy, buy, buy things that ! really
ionit want.
II can't stand this life much longer"
she continued. 81 am going back to the
stage, That is the place for me, after
ell. / love II, and / have never ceased
% love. / ought never TO have left
I. Money is a good thing. but 1t can't
guy happiness and a lot OF other
things
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23
The Two Advanced, Touched Swords, Then saIuted.

go by in the company Of four or FIVE
o. their like. They were gesticulating,
nor was there much doubt, from the
laughter with which their tale was re-
ceived, that they were retailing a Joke
OF signal humor.
That did not surprise the colonel. But
when the door opened a moment later
and Marsh came hastily into the room
and, with ayerted face, began to peer
about for something, he was surprised.
Where's that snuff box?" h sallow
faced man exclaimed. Then, looking
about him TO make sure that the door
was closed, See here, SIR he said
awkwardly, Its no business of mine,
but for a man VINO has served as you
say you have you're a very simple fell
low. Take my advice and don't go to
Lemcine's at 8 If you go at all"
MOP" the colonel echoed.
Cant you see they'll all be there to
guy your" Marsh retorted impatiently.
The next moment, with a hasty nod, he
vas gone. He had found the box In
his pocket.
Colonel Sullivan smiled and rose from
the table. "A good man. he muttered.
pity he has not more courage" The
next moment he came to attention, for
slowly past the window moved Captain
Payton himself, riding Flavia's mare
and talking with one of the young
bloods who walked at his stirrup.
(Continued Next Weekl
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23
1.-THE WILD GEESE
-. BY Stanley j. Weyman. !

him no more than an apology to a
oma or a child. Not doing so, his
act dishonors himself only and those
who sit with him. And one day, unless
I mistake not, his own blood and the
blood of others will rest upon his
head"
With that word the speaker turned
slowly. walked with an even pace to
the door and opened It, lone gainsay-
ing him. On the threshold he paused
and looked back. Something-possibly
some chord OF superstition in his breast
which his adversary's last words had
touched-held Payton silent the Col
,onel's raised finger found him.
81 believe" Colonel John said, gazing
solnienly at him, that we shall meet
again" And he went out.
Payton turned to the table and with
an unsteady hand filed a glass. Sink
the old Square-Toes!" he cried. "He
got what he deserved. Who'll throw a
main with me?'
Thirty guineas against your new
mare, IL you like2"
mo, confound you!" Payton retorted
angrily. Didn't I say h wasn't for
sale?"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23

He knew that he could only get the
mare from those who held her by Inn
posing himself upon them, and to do
this after what had happened seemed
impossible. II he was anxious to re-
cover the mare, his anxiety did not rest
there. Her recovery was but a step to
that influence at Morristown which
would make him potent for good; to
that consideration which would enable
him to expel foolish counsels and ST.
lence that simmering talk OF treason
which might at any moment boil up
into action and ruin a countryside.
The story would be told, must be
told; IL would be carried far and wide;
and he had come off SO Ill, had cut
so poor q figure, that after this he
could hope for nothing from his per-
sonal influence here or at Morristown.
Nothing, unless he could set himself
right at Tralee.
He brooded long over the matter and
at length hit IN a plan, promising,
though distasteful. He called Bale and
made inquiries through that taciturn
man. Next morning he sat late at his
breakfast. He mad learned that the
garrison used the inn much, many OF
the officers calling there for their
morning" and the Information proved
correct. About 10 he heard heavy steps
In the stone paved passage, spurs rang
III I'll AOA1 49, NOe~SS
called for Patsy and Molly. BY and by
two officers, almost lads, sauntered into
the room and, finding him there, moved
with q wink and a grin to the window.
They leaned out, and he heard them
laugh. He knew that they were dis
cussinE him before. they turned to the
daily fare-the neat ankles of q pass
ing colleen, the glancing eye OF the
French milliner over the way or the
dog fight at the corner. The two re-
mained thus until presently the sallow
faced man sauntered idly into the
room.
He dId not see the colonel at once,
but the latter rose and bowed. Marsh,
q little added color in his face, re-
turned the salute-with an Indifferent
grace 1t was clear that, though he
had behaved better than his fellows on
the previous day, he had no desire to
push the acquaintance further.
Colonel John, however, gave him no
chance. Still standing, and with a
grave, courteous face, May l. as a
stranger" he said, trouble you with a
question, sir?"
The two lady killers at the window
heard the words and nudged an
other, with q stified chuckle at their
comrades ~predicament. Captain Marsh,
with n eye on them. assented stifiy.
II there any one" the colonel ask
ed, I'm Tralee-I fear the chance Is
smail-who gives fencing lessons?"
The captains look OF surprise yielded
to n or plying comprehension. lie
smiied-he could not help tt-whtle the
young men drew I'm their heads to hear
the better.
yes" he answered, there is"
"In the regiment, | presume?"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23

HE 10 attached TO 1t, temporarily. II
you viii inquire at the alinory for Lee
moline, the maitre d,armcs, he will
oblige you, I have no doubt. But-
"If you please 2" the colonel said po-
liteiy, seeing that Marsh hesitated.
.If you are not a skilled swordsman,
/ fear that II is not one lesson, or two,
or a dozen, will enable you to meet
Captain Payton, if you have such a
thing in you mind, sir. He is but lit
tie weaker than Lemoine, and Lemoine
Is q fair match with a small sword for
any man out of London. Brady, In
Dublin, possibly, but He stopped
abruptly, his a catching a Singer at
the window.
''Still,' the colonel answered simply,
"a long reach goes for much, l have
heard, and / am TALL"
Captain Marsh looked at him In pity,
and he might have put his commission
into words but for the young bloods at
the window, who, he knew, o re-
peat the conversation. He contented
himself, therefore, by saying rather.
CURLY, II believe 1t goes some way"
And he turned stiffly to go out.
But the colonel had a last question
to put to him. AT what hour he
asked, should / be most likely to find
this-Lemoine at leisure2"
"Lemoine?"
"If you please"
Marsh opened his mouth to answer
but found himself anticipated by one OF
the youngsters. Three In the after
noon is the best time,'' the lad said
bluntly, speaking over his shoulder. He
popped out his head again, that his
face, swollen by his perception of the
Jest, might not betray IL.
But the colonel seemed to see noth-
ing. III thank you," he said, bowling
c~ourteously.
And, reseRtlng himself, as Marsh
went out, he finished his breakfast. The
two at the window, after exploding
once or twice In an attempt to stifie
their laughter, drew in their heads and,
still rcd in the face, marched solemnly
past the colonel and out Of the room.
His seat, now the window was clear,
commanded a view Of the street, and
! presently he saw the two young bloods
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23
Eccs ! IA Golderrod.

Bell eggs hard. Separate yoiks an.
whites: chop whites; pour Owe white
cream sauce. Place IN serving dish an
put The yolks through potato riccr an
sprinkle over whites.
Cream sauce: Melt two tablespoon,
EutteF, adj two tablespoons -Four wit
oHe-half teaspoon salt. end papr III
slowly one and one-half eul,5 scsidcI
milk. This Is a dainty dish.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23
Summer Zephyr.

Cut one and one-half pounds of flrI-s
barb into thin slices, cover with water
Cook until rhubarb Is tender, strain;
and add one stick OF lark cinnamon
add to Juice one cup OF sugar, boil 10
minutes. Add one pint of oiange juice.
the Juice OF three lemons, half cup OF
in pitcher and add cooled concoction.
In each place a halyed strawberry or
cherry.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23
CHAPTER VI.
THE MAITRE BARNES.

Beyond doubt Colonel John was, as
he retired, as unhappy as a more or
binary man might have been In the
same case. He knew that he was no
craven; that he had given hts proofs a
score OF times. But old deeds and q for
eign reputation awaited nothing here,
and 1t was with a deep sense of vexaH
tion and shame that he rode out of the
barrack yard. Nor were his spirits low
on this accOunt only.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23
Eiderberry Wine.

Pour two gallons OF warm water on
every seven pounds OF berries, then 10
every two gallons OF this juice add sey-
en- pounds OF white sugar. stem. mash
berries in earthen Jar, pour on the wa
ter, let stand three days, stirring
every day: then strain or press. adj
the sugar, and let stand over night; IL
morning skim of, putin a large jug o.
keg To ferment: when through. CORR
ing light or bottle.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23

Before calling the house dog a WORTH
cur and begTudgIng him tho crurnhs
which fan from the table. IL woIld be
well to note what dogs have accom-
nlished. Both Cook and Peary depend
ia upon dogs 70 pgecipiinte them Iato
"a quarrel, and the faithful bTutes dis
their duty.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23

RELIEVED
PRICE rs Cts.
Mailed postpaid on re-
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You can't have a beautiful complex
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Munyon's Paw-Paw Pills regulate the
bowels, correct Indigestion. constipa-
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One pill Is a gentle laxative; two
pills a thorough physic. They do not
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MUNYON'S REMEDY co.
53rd and Jefferson Sts., Phila.. Pa.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23
Graen eoosaharrx LIE.

One pound of green g~oosebcrlies. one
gallon of water, one-half ounce ginger,
three-fourths of a pound of Best wil!ts
sugar; boil, strain. and bottle and keep
COO.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23
Roman Punch.

Juice OF eight lemons ard FIVE
oranges. three pints OF sugar. three
pints Of water; boil and strain: gad one
winegiassful of rum and two CT cham
ragne: aiso the whites OF three eggs.
well beaten: now freeze. but Maid
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23

Farmer automobilists are Boosting
that their hired men are developing
enough speed as chauffeurs to be arr
rested for scorching.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23

Farmer automobillStS are DoaStlnB
hat their hired men are developing
enough speed as chauffeurs to be ar
rested for scorching.
When Alice In Wonderland declared
that she. could believe six impossi-
BILE stories before breakfast, she quail
fed for a clubman's wife.
The wasp is all right in his way.
but men should choose another way.
II we liked people who dislike US
as well as we like people who Ike
us, most OF us would nave no
cause for complaint Of he rest of US.
What most households are after IS
a w-asherwoman who does not hang
out late,
Many a man has become independ-
emily rich by neglecting to attend to
his neighboris private affairs.
A crouch who can Withstand the con-
tagion Of q child's laughter is also
immune from all other PHILOSOPHERS OF
the optimist.
Women enjoy ronghing 1t. Their
course in a bargain counter rush proves
1t.
The question sometimes arises wheth-
err a piano finisher is a tuner or a
mover.
There is wisdom In the avoidance OF
trouble, even though it involves the
sacrifice Of an expedition to the north
pole.
The man with a few friends does not
usually have to sleep on the floor dur
ing fair week.
"The beginning OF reform is the
sense OF its necessity" n who has
not at some time I'm his life felt the
need OF reform. In the watermelon. for
instance,
About so miles from Melbourne, Aus
kfaiia, there have been discovered on
government lands deposits OF some
10000. 900 tons OF good black coal.
Nearly 200, 600, 900 people OF India are
J dependent on the soil for existence.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23

The music OF a brass band may have
charms to detract the attention OF the
visiting delegation from the explana-
ton of the vote.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23

While there are many men who play
musical Instruments a little, there are
too many who play too much.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23

When Alice In Wonderland declared
that she could believe six impossi-
BILE stories before breakfast, she quail
fed for a clubman's wife.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23

"The beginning OF reform Is tn
sense OF its necessity" and who ha
not at some time in his life felt tn
need OF reform. In the watermelon. 10
instance,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23

Our Army-AEcoI Study.
Long years we knew tho Boys In Blue.
who ended human slavery.
We cheered their fight for truth and riBnI
And eulogized their bravery.
The Blue went down, and Khaki Brown.
TO which we could no thrill award,
Was proper dress, when, to suppress
Revolt they moved Maniiaward.
Now comes this stab at Ohve Drab,
To stir satiric merriments,
While bloodlessly they fight or nee
In gay war-game experiments.
In conscience fight the Blu seemed right;
Hard force the Brown epitomlzeui
But Olive! Say, that does LOT play,
Brooklyn Eagle.
This north pole business breeds sus-
picion. The man who says he was sit
ting up with a sick friend Is asked py
his wife to show his diary, his opser-
vations and produce witnesses.
The man who looks grouchy so that
be will not be asked TO do extra WORK
IL not very far from an order TO quit
what he is doing.
Most OF the glad rags" advertised
Mt as per cent of are bathing suits.
Minerva was called the goddess OF
wisdom. She Y married.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23

The man with a few friends does not
usually have to sleep on the floor dur
ing fair week.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23

There is wisdom in the avoidance OF
trouble, even though 1t involves the
sacrifice OF an expedition to the north
pole.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23

When a man says he is run down
he may be a victim Of nervous pros
tration or an automobile accident.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23

There is no excuse for a physician
shooting a nan when he has so many
other at hand.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23

About so miles from Melbourne, Aus
kfalia, there have been discovered on
government lands deposits OF some
10000. 900 tons OF good black coal.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23

The question sometimes arises wheth-
err a piano finisher is a tuner or a
mover.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23

The wasp is all right in his way
but men should choose another way
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23

Nearly 100000 900 people OF India are
dependent on the soil for existence.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23

other means at hand.
The charity which begins at home
usually ends with the foreign mission
AIRY.
The man who Is going to do better
tomorrow than he did today is going
to keep right along being the same kind
" q nuisance.
Most of us are socialists to the ex-
tent OF having our cigarets, matches
and umbrellas In common.
The man who condescendingIy admits
pne fault may not be much different
from a plugged nickel.
Great things happen providentially.
What would we have done with a north
pole controversy during the heated sea-
son?
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23

IL we liked people who dislike U
as well as we like people who lih
US, most Of US would have n
cause for complaint Of the rest of u
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23

course In a bargain counter rush proves
1t.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23

Most of the glad rags" advertised
at rs per cent of are bathing suits.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23

A crouch who can Withstand the con-
tagion OF q child's laughter Is also
immune from all other PHILOSOPHERS OF
the optimist.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23

What most households are after !
a w~asherwoman who does mo- hanl
out late. Z
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23

Many a man has become independ
entity rich by neglecting to attend t
his neighbor's private affairs.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23
'odorisss and Tastslsss.''

QUICKLY AND SURELY RELIEVE ALL
FORMS OF
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-09-23

Minerva was called the goddess of
wisdom. She never married.
The Huttig news., 1909-06-26

If man has a $50 bull pup, he will look after it carefully, and not let it run around atnight over town. But if he has a boy it is different. He is turned loose at a tender age to go to the devil. and the people wonder where the great army of tramps, buns, loafers, dead beats, gamblers and drunkard come from each decade. They are germa- mated from our homes and flung broadcast on the streets. It may be that your boy is making a growth in that direction. At all events the boy ought to be given an equal showing with the bull pup. .'Ex.