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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-05-11

''Ir's TEN YEARS SINCE YOU'VE SEEN NE.
was in the habit OF bringing her and |
the impossible dolls with fuzzy. tiaxen |
hair and staring blue eyes. Jim was
not rich in those days. but he seldom
came to the house without some trlhe
for the kid" and Muriel never forgot
him.
His rise 10 fortune was rapid. In
few years from a plausible. smooth
tongued promoter. with shabby coat
buttoned over his shirt TO hide def
ciencies of toilet. he became success
| full manipulator of the stock market
! and the president OF a company which
netted him thousands Of dollars a
year. Jim had prospered. and he had
| enemies, and among the bitterest were
the members Of Muriers family
The Dimocks never forgave the good
luck, as they phrased it, Of friend.
They spoke sHghtingly Of the great
James Douglass Manning. which. how
ever, did not bother the said James.
rs nowadays their paths never crossed.
but Muriel suffered for him. She took
his part eloquently at first; then when
the usual shaft OF ridicule had been
launched and her tongue silenced her
reproachful eyes continued TO protest
against the injustice.
= Jim owes you nothing. she would
E arraign her people in imaginary con
versations. by his pluck. his quicf
, grasp Of affairs, be has proSpered
while you have remained in rut."
At eighteen Muriel suddenly devel
oped mentally and physically. He
meager little frame filled out. tn
sharp oval Of her face rounded, I'll
|. she no longer resembled the bah
owlet, all eyes in bony setting. /
which her eldest brother had lon
r. likened her.
She became holder, less easily S
l. fenced In the unequal family arg
ments; she pursued her little charlie
If in the face Of opposition. while NJ
people looked on and wondered. The
- considered her an alien and admitte
among themselves that she W;
-, queer" but as she never attempt'
to win any Of them over to her W;
~ OF thinking they let her alone al
"a smiled indulgently at what they call
her folly.
When Jim Mannings downfall see
II ed imminent the Dimocks fell on h
vi root and branch and tore him to piec'
They exulted in the ruin that hu
over him as If they had person
xrudge to avenge. and they declar
that they had known all along II
this would happen. When Nun
started up In his defense they turn
upon her as II they would rend
also. She covered her ears with
: hands and fed from the room.
= heart beating furiously in storm
@ futile anger.
o Jim, her idol. tottering On his pee
- tai. had never seemed so heroic Il
On ure. She read every line the news
OK pers printed about the scandal in
. q company. She did not understand
"a technical terms. but her intellige
30 grasped that lie was charged '
- fraud. that his creditors were inSin
Ing his money had been made disl
estly and that he was threatened '
ruin and disgrace. She read the W
side Of the story. for her people
oiiS ronized the yellow journals Nd
pictured him sitting alone. G@sertci
those who had fawned upon him il
palmy days. and she luI.'1 t. :;
1eSl him by some tangil.le Sig thlt
person at least did net lc'ic'c IN
infamy. Waves Of sympathy we've
powerful enough to fit this case
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-05-11
OFFICERS

b. +. VAUGHAN, President
j p. MOORE, Vice President
"a. C. WISE, Cashier
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-05-11
THE SYMPATHY
OF MUR|EL,
How a Woman Defeated a
Worthy Man.
By LOUISE WINTER

fCopyright. 1910. by American Press Asso-
ciation-1
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-05-11
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-12-16
COSTLY KISSES
AT CHRISTMAS

A T Christmas dinner given every
"a year to the old folks of Hanley,
4 n the capital of the potteries dis
trict in England, quaint cere-
mony is regularly observed.
At the conclusion Of the meal one of
the oldest of the women guests adj
vances to the platform and kisses the
mayor on both cheeks. His worship
CALAMITY returns the salute, and the
exchange of kisses continues until all
the more venerable danes present have
been thus honored.
In large business establishments,
where the assistants live in, a great
deal of kissing goes on at Christmas
time. Some of the more daring spirits
known to make bets with one another
as to the number of different girls
they would kiss between Christmas
eve and New Years eve.
In certain London drapery house
two or three seasons ago one Of these
"hOrrid males" made a record by salut-
ing seventeen different damsels. But
he found the game was not worth the
candle, for. in addition to q scratched
face and q pretty severe pommeling
at the hands of a victims sweetheart,
the rash youth found his services dis
pensed with.
At another great emporium one
Christmas indiscriminate kissing ere.
ated so much trouble that more than a
dozen young men were dismissed.
Ever since in this particular establish
ment even the introduction of a sprig
has been enough to insure instant dis
missal
A girl who appeared with q sprig of
it in her blouse was ordered to put on
her things and leave at once. A play
full young man who merely pretended
to kiss a young lady assistant was
hurried off the premises with his hat
and overcoat In his hand.
The Lancashire factory maid has a
little kissing custom all her own that
is sacred to Christmas. At this special
period she will kiss an overlooker or
any other male hand" in the expecta.
ton that she will be rewarded with a
shilling for her temerity.
Woe betide the ungallant worker
who fails to part with the coin. He
will find his coat sleeves sewed up or
nailed to the wall. If the girl herself
does not do this her fellow workers
will.
Some of the more venturesome have
been known to "get their employer
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-12-16

key isn't cold yet, and We'll finish 1t
when we get back"
In place of our scouts the advanc-
ing party was the advance guard Of
Confederates. Hunt recognized the off,
Ger in command as Captain Loughbor-
ough, and the three Of us jumped to
cover. But Loughborough, who was
in advance of his men. had caught
sight Of Hunt. and, with a volley Of
Oaths, he cried:
Come out, you - Yankee, and be
shot" AS he cried this he covered
Hunts hiding place with long Mis-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-12-16
THE VETERANS
CHRISTMAS TALE

- NEVER think Of Christmas but
think Of the one l spent when on
IA detached service down in Vlr-
ginia In go. was a captain
then, and. being on special service,
happened to be temporarily attached
to the command of General Cox at
Gauley Bridge. Va. | was warmly
welcomed as l arrived on Christmas
eve and brought some letters to both
officers and men. the first many of
them had received for nine months.
The command was the First kentucky.
and a fine lot of fellows they were
Captain Ralph Hunt invited me to
share his tent, and as we sat smoking
together after taps he threw me a
letter, saying, Read that"
Dear Ralph-I have sent you a turkey
and some fixings and also some new un-
derwear. and l hope the box will reach
you in time for Christmas.
That's enough" he said, for there
was lot more in the letter, and it
was signed Susie. THE box is under
my bunk. and as you are to leave to-
morrow night you are sure of good
oyer anyhow" So we turned in,
and Christmas day dawned clear and
cold. and when it came time for din
ner the captains orderly had done
himself proud by cooking that turkey
in fine style.
1.-THE pickets are driven in" said
Captain Hunt as he stood in the tent
opening with turkey leg in one hand,
and the next moment he was ordered
to take his company. make reconnoi-
sance and report the strength of the
enemy
The country about Gauley bridge
was thickly covered with scrubby
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-12-16


ASKED.
completely recovered from dreamland,
she looked at the tall figure beside her
bed and gasped with delight when she
realized that her long cherished desire
was going to be carried out. Papa had
often promised to play at burglars
with her. and there he was, quite
ready, with the black mask covering
his eyes and a little lantern that gave
only a wee light.
"Oh, papa" she cried, you do look
funny burglar! Well take mas jew
elry first. Won't she be surprised?"
The midnight intruder nodded.
"Where does ma keep it, Muriel?"
he asked. Burglars don't know
where things are, you know. That's
half the fun of it, eh?"
"Oh, you are funny papa! Let's
whisper softer. It's on the dressing
table in one of the little drawers
S-s-shw
Muriel felt herself lifted shoulder
high
Now, then, ki-Muriel." he whis.
pered, when we pass your mammals
room. ki-Muriel. you just point to it
and keep as quiet as a mouse. That's
the proper way, isn't it?
She nodded delightedly and did as
he wished
"Where are you going now" she
ing carried downstairs.
"Why, somebody must keep watch
Don't you know that one burglar
takes the things while another keeps
watch?"
He carried her down into the cellar
1t was very dark and cold, but Muriel
said she wasn't afraid because they
were only playing burglars.
NOW, then, ki-Muriel." he whis
pered. you keep watch and don't
make a noise" He slipped into her
tiny hand one small bar of chocolate.
That's your share of the sway" he
said and disappeared.
Muriel giggled when she thought Of
mammals surprise. She listened a long
time for return footsteps and wonder.
ed. after all. If papa had been caught.
She was not at all comfortable, nor
was she warm, and a few minutes lat
er her pretty eyes closed. her head
dropped, and she drifted into dream
land. Then she was awakened by her
father. The mask was gone from the
face, and he looked pale and troubled.
"Oh. you've come back" she whis-
pered, remembering the last caution
she had received.
"Why are you here. dearie?" asked
her father.
you brought me, papa. Don't you
remember-when we were playing bur.
glars?"
Muriel's father telephoned to the
police and reported the strange bur.
glary. In the morning he spent an
hour in convincing his little girl that
he was not the man who wore the
mask.
"Well. papa" she said in the end,
che was a very good Christmas bur
glar wasn't he"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-12-16
The CHRISTMAS
BURGLAR man
"X s your father at home, kid?"
He was not altogether an un-


He was not altogether an I'M
pleasant looking man who adj
dressed the question to fair
haired child alone on the veranda of a
suburban villa late in the afternoon of
the day before Christmas.
The little girl stopped playing, frown-
ed prettily and answered.:
MY names Muriel, not kid, and my
papa never gets home till long after
I've gone to bed. What's your name?'
The hulking fellow averted his eyes
and answered her question by asking
another.
"Who else lives with you?"
"Oh, my little brother-you haven't
seen him, have you?-my mamma and
Mary. Mary's the servant, you know
Good day, young 'un," said the
tramp as he ambled away.
"Muriel I'm calledr' she shouted aft
er him. Twill you come again?'
Thanked; l. reckon 1 WILL" he an
swered.
ooh, wait a minute, papa; I'm SC
sleepyw
Muriel knelt up in her little bed, rub
bed her eyes and shook her golden
curls out. 1t was midnight. Having
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-12-16
Tho Christmas Story.

oh, the bells, DER hills and dells ringing
warm from heart to heart;
Every stroke the story tells. every chime
proclaims its part,
Pleading low with those in doubt
Sternly Gliding those about
To lose heart.
Oh, the bells. like living wells. throbbing
with the life they bear.
Softly each the story tells. eager for the
world to share
Thrilling hearts that have grown cold.
Pleading with the young and old
Everywhere.
New York Herald.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-12-16

sissippi rife and fired. Hunt had
grabbed the corporal's ordinary
smooth bore musket and so quickly
had he acted that both shots rang out
at the same instant. l was looking
out at the whole thing through the
branches Of thick cedar. and the two
men were not more than fifty yards
apart The Confederate dropped in
his tracks and never moved, and at
once a volley was poured into the cap
tain's bush, but not bullet hit him.
Hunts men. supposing that the three
of us must have been killed. beat
retreat and made good their escape,
and we were surrounded and cap
tured At first the Confederates were
for wreaking vengeance on Hunt for
the death of favorite officer, but the
gallantry he displayed and his per-
feet GOODNESS while in their power
finally won their regard. When asked
to give his parole he refused, saying:
you fellows spoiled my Christmas
dinner that l and my friends here
had just sat down to, and propose to
get back and finish it II l can. You
get no parole from me-" 1 and the
corporal gave our parole, but Captain
Hunt was mad clear through. He
was ironed and, after marching with
our guard through several towns OF
Virginia, we brought up at Richmond
and were thrown into Libby. We
never heard who ate our Christmas
turkey. A. r. in Brooklyn Eagle.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-12-16

round the neck" and kiss him, but the
risks are great. If he takes the liberty
kindly he will part with a sovereign;
If otherwise he will part with the
kisser. In one instance the master was
so furious at being kissed that he
closed his works until New Years day,
thus mulcting the hands in a weeks
wages.
A ludicrous story is told of young
Japanese engineering apprentice in
connection with the Christmas custom
OF kissing. He was serving his time
in the north of England and was as
tonished when a waitress at the dining
rooms which he regularly frequented
kissed him under the mistletoe.
On its being explained to him that
present was expected in return. he
sci. however. had heard that he was
immensely wealthy and gently limited
that something for her neck would be
more acceptable. When the present
arrived next day she conjured up
visions of a pearl necklace as she
tremblingly undid the parcel. Then
was disclosed to her disappointed gaze
a Jap's idea Of something for her
neck" 1t took the shape of bar of
soap.
1t is interesting to recall a strange
Christmas kissing custom that in times
gone by was regularly observed at a
certain London hosiery. This was a
house known as the Pied Bull in Clerk
enwell, the landlord OF which was
under an obligation to bestow on every
woman who came in before noon and
kissed him given measure OF ale.
If records can be relied on mine
host" had no lack Of lady customers
on the festive mOrn.-Tit-B Bits.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-12-16
Books a. Christmas Gifts.

It IS a great mistake to choose
Christmas books entirely by covers
and guesswork. and 1t is well to re-
member that 1t is better to postpone
a gift for a few days rather than to
buy poor book. If you feel that you
must buy books without reading them
you can at least select something pub
lished by firms of good reputation,
knowing that they will be careful
what is sent out under their names.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-12-16

pine and cedar. Pushing through this
until he obtained a position com
handing the road by which the Con
federates must advance, the captain
halted his men. He sent few men
in advance as scouts. and then he and
| and a corporal went forward about
twenty yards. The scouts. bewildered
by the underbrush. got into our rear.
and as soon as we heard men adSanc-
ing in our front Hunt at once seid 1t
was his scouts returning THAT tur-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-12-16
Thomas & Weeks
Sour
Stomach

No appetite. loss Of strength. nervous
ness, headache, constipation, bad breath,
general debility. sour risings, and catsrrh
81 the stomach are all due to indigestion.
kodol relieves Indigestion. This new discov-
Dry represents the natural juices Of diges
hon as they exist in a healthy stomach.
combined with the greatest known tonic
and reconstructive properties. kodol for
dyspepsia does not only relieve indigestion
and dyspepsia. but this famous remedy
helps all stomach troubles by cleansins
purifying. sweetening and strengthening
he mucous membranes lining the stomach.
Mr.. S. s. Ball. Of Rsvenswood W, Va. says
was troubled with sour stomach for twenty years.
kodol cured me and we ~e now using n niIh
'N baby
Kodol Digests What You Eat.
bottles only. Relieves Indigestion sour stsnaeA
belching Of gas etc.
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DR.. William H. Sheldon, Middlebury
South Side Drug Store, Bristol.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-12-16
Over Half-Century.

Humphreys Specifics have
been used by the people with
satisfaction for more than 80
years. Medical Book sent free.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1910-12-16

No. Price
1 Fevers. COMPOSITIONS, Inhammations. .......25
Worms. Worm Fever, or Worm Disease. rs
3 Collie. Crying and wakefulness of Infants rs
4 Diarrhea. OF Children and Adults ..........25
2 Coughs. Colds. Bronchitis. ..................15
8 Toothache, Faceache, Neuralgia ..........25
Headache, Sick Headache, Vertigo. .........f5
10 Dyspepsia. Indigestion, Weak Stomach rs
IS Group. Hoarse Cough, Laryngitls ..........25
IL Salt Rheum. Eruptions, Erysipelas. .........25
is Rheumn tism. or Rheumatic Pains .........25
10 Fever and Ague Malaria. ................2
II Piles. Blind or Bleeding, External, Internal as
10 Catarrh. Influenza, Cold in Head ..........2S
30 WhOOping Cough. Spasmodic Cough. ......25
81 Asthma. Oppressed, Difficult Breathing .....26
~ Kidney Disease. Gravel. Calculi. ...........95
rs Nervous Debility. Vital Weakness III 90
80 Urinary Incontinence, wetting Bed. ......a5
"a Sore Throat, Quinsy and Diphtheria. ......35
~ Grip, Hay Fever and Summer Colds. RS
Sold by druggists, or sent on receipt OF price.
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william and Ann Streets. New York.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-11-02
MESSAGE TO NEXT CONGRESS ASSUMING SHAPE IN
 HIS MIND.
DELAYS STARTING ON IT
Panama Personally Before Max ing Recommendation on
 Canal Matters

Washington, Nov. 2.-Although he has not yet made a preliminary draft of his annual message, President Taft has virtually decided on all the rec concentrations he will make to con gress at the opening of the short ses- his way home from his visit to inspect the Panama canal will the president begin actual work on his message.
 One of the reasons for the delay is that certain proposals, which he will make regarding the canal, will depend upon the result of his visit, Another is he wishes to know, before begin ming the message, whether the next congress he will have on his hands will be Republican or Democratic
 Economy to Be Keynote.
 But no matter whether the Republi- cans or Democrats rule the next house, the president will continue his legislative work It can be stated he will recommend to a Democratic house exactly what he would recom- mend to Republican house. If the Democrats are in control and they re- fuse to accept meritorious sugges- tions from the president, Mr Taft will be content to leave the issue with the people of the country.
 Nevertheless, if the elections of November 8 show the next house will be Democratic, President Taft will try to put through a more ambi- tious program at the short term than the one contemplated, should the Re publicans continue in control
 Economy will be one of the key. notes of the message, but it is not likely the plans for two more battle ships and six torpedo boat destroyers will be made to feel the pinch. Under the present plan of action, congress will be asked to appropriate for these at the short session.
 For Pension Retirement Bill.
 While little mention has been made of pension retirement bill in any of the advance hints of the program that will be sent to congress in the presi- dents message. it Is now known def initely MT Taft's greatest hope is the short session may remove all worry as to the future of the superannuated government clerks. A pension retire ment bill in the mind of the presi- dent goes hand in hand with the great economic plans that are being adopted in all branches of the govern ment service.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-11-02
STRlKERS' RANKS GROW
Out in New York-Mors Than 10,0CO Men Are Out.

New York, Nov. 2.-The striking eXpressmen gained adherents when between 1,500 and 1900 workers of Monahan's Express, the Boston Dis patch and the Manhattan Delivery company joined issue with them. The platform men of the American Ex- press company at the Grand Central station and the same company's way bill clerks went out in sympathy. It had previously been reported that the Boston Dispatch and the Manhattan Delivery company were involved, but the walkout did not occur until now More than 10000 men are now on strike demanding increased pay and shorter hours.
 There were many small disturb ances in various parts of New York City as strikers attacked wagons manned by strike-breakers. Stones and missiles of all kinds were thrown. and several drivers and their helpers were badly hurt.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-11-02
.ON TRIAL FOR HIS lI[I
MILLIONAIRE AuToIsT c.
 DEATH WHILE sPEEp,no
Case Suddenly Halted wb.. Is Trapped With srb. ot s''''
 Five Hundred Dollars

New York, Nov 2.-Edward r.
 Hosenheimer, the young mill,on.,sa as' son of the late Julius Rosenhs,. a''e the needle manufacturer of sa'as' ps,a was placed on trial for his no. charged with causing the death " !. MISS Grace Hough, 21 years o,s daughter of former Policeman w.,.' u Hough. "a''er
 It Is alleged that while driv,ro !, large touring car at a high ro.. '. speed he ran down a buggy con..,' VI ing Miss Hough, George Vedder an, Miss Anna McCabe. Miss uouaAa u neck was broken.
 The trial was suddenly halted who, Justice O'Gorman caused tba or.os4 of one of the jurors, George " Va andle, an architect, on the chargo <, having demanded and accented 1. bribe.
 The arrest was made by central o, flee detectives after $500. il wac .l leged, had been given to Yeando hv George A. Knoblock, one of Rosor heimer's lawyers. The money it was learned in court, was paid over to the juror on advice of Justice OGor. man. who had been informed of Yean. dle's alleged demand of bribe and who was cognizant of the trap set to catch Yeandle.