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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-17
TOOL BOX.

leayes them tool box. and now that
manual training is taught in the
schools most boys know how to use the
tools intelligently. But they must be
of the best quality to be of any prac-
teal value. And watch. Well, the
height of Il boys glory is reached
when he gets a really truly timepiece.
The popularity of the watch is well
exemplified in one of Mr.. Dooley's IA
nous stories, in which the hero prayed
for watch as Il Christmas gift, but,
much 10 his disgust. received a hair
chain that rayeied.
Things Boy Likes.
He likes pair of hockey skates,
footballs. an air rifle. college pennants,
a desk. games. jackknives. tie clips,
and if you want to delight his heart
give him a silver pocketknife with his
monogram on it. School and college
pins and just now the monogram scarf
pin may be what he'll want. Among
more useful presents are to be found
sweaters. school or dress suits. If the
boy is interested in wireless telegraphy
all kinds of batteries and appliances
will help along the cause. Should you
want present for the small boy or
for one OF larger growth who belongs
TO a drum corps get him really good
drum and he'll be happy. but his par
ents probably will suffer. What diff
ference? It's Christmas.
What a Girl Likes.
II she is a wee lassie who can just
trundle dolls carriage or is old
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-17
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS

Captive airships which whiz around
on string are complete in every de-
tail. and those made in celuloid are
splendid toys that boys will be de-
lighted to receive for Christmas pres
ents
The popularity Of electric traction IL
reflected in the increased sales of cleo
tric trains and trans. The motorcar
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-17
:: GIFTS
FOR BUSINESS GIRLS

There is no safer investment In the
way Of Christmas present for any
woman. young or old. than a scarf that
may be used for afternoon and even
ing wear. Scarfs are the direct out.
come Of the vogue for tunics. fichus.
berthas aud drapcd skirts that have
invaded the fashions this winter One
scarf can serve number Of purposes
1t can be used as fchu on a house
gown or worn as a shoulder cape under
the evening cloak or adapted to serve
as headdress.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-17

Cliff Gordon, the German Sen
ator," the actor manager who has
made the world laugh, says:
Have never had better liquors or
at better prices. 1 carry them
everywhere with me. -
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-17
Cannon to Hold CIGARS.


The woman in search of q useful
Christmas gift for husband or brother
need not ponder further if the man to
oe pleased is a smoker
Some attractive articles in brass an
swer the question for her. One of
these represents Il. mortar mounted on
8 gun carriage Ii is eight inches in
length, six in height, and by means
o. the sturdy wheels can be conven.
sently moved around the table where
several are enjoying the fragrant
weed together The mouth of the can
non is designed to hold cigars. while
elsewhere are attached match safe and
e ash receiver
Another new arrival worth describ.
gars or cigarettes, according to the
= size of the box selected. There is Il
drawer in the bottom divided off into
compartments for matches. etc This
aE mechanically connected with the
lid w that when the former is raised
the latter slides out of itself. closing
mechanically too. In the cigar size
~
cigarettes. sells at So.
Comfort For the Weary Man.
When the business man gets home
at night after hard days work the
first thing he wants is good dinner,
she next good cigar, and probably
che third move will he toward the
couch for forty winkS before he is
wide awake enough to hear about the
cook who, etc, and the childrcn's
naughty ways. etc. So give him a
cushion for his weary head To resi-
Hlpon SteDciled designs on tapestry.
linen or leather are much admired.
There should he no business about 4
Hlan's cushion, and don't make it at
nome. for the shops are fun Of attrac-
1--WE cushions that are as cheap rs any
woman can make
For the Average Man.
n the lawyer Of the family needs a
new brief ease get him one for Christ
uRas Shaving stands are fine pres
cuts Tor men who shave themselves.
Handy Dill folds may be bought from
80 cents up Riding crops for the man
Nxbo rides horseback. playing cards OF
so'ue odd design or n cribbage board
are all tine things 10 give the mascu-
Inc sex
Six slumber robes or bathrobes
make useful presents, ana n half doz-
Sn initial haudkcrchiefs with the new
slim drop letters are not to be over
looked
The Latest Key Rings
key rings are not new gifts, but
Shere are some new designs this year
'shat are extremely swagger. The
aorseShoe pattern will appeal 10 the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-17
Desc cLocK ANp rArERwrIaHT.

In gun metal for "a % or in silver at
the same price. The diameter is three
and one eighth inches
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-17
sNAET KEY rings.

snab with sporty tastes. The loop on
-Ehe 'NWhip" sastcus over one end OF the
horseshoe asking clever device.
TAe efephaaS key ring is very new.
II has tri9=eA loop, which goes over
she end 0f h. grunk.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-17
Handy Powder Bag.

The stress and strain of the days
work never seem TO make the busi-
ness girl ublivious to the fact that her
nose may be shiny and that a judi
cious bag of powder will add as much
to her well being as he drop of oil Civ
EN- the rod of her typewritiug machine.
In other words. if you give the business
girl smart little powder big, such as
the one To he seen in the illustration,
she will bless you as long as the vanity
ease lasts. She can conveniently dis
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-17
An Ivory Toilet Set.

'I've put my silver set away and
now use the ivory toilet set Aunt
Marion sent me last Christmas" was
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-17
GIFT For the Newspaper Man.

For the news editor or for he bust
ness man whose time is divided into
an allotted space nothing could posi-
bly, he more practical and at the same
time more attractive in appearance
than a desk clock and paperweight
This little clock comes either framed
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-17

Al. III. Woods, one of Americas
most famous Theatrical Managers,
says: Enter my standing order
for one gallon of Whiskey and
one of Swedish Punch, each month
| propose to be steady customer"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-17

fiippanuy dub as commonplace" but
she'll he grateful for the gift later ON
silk stockings are always winners in
the gift line, and pretty combs for the
ming handle
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-17

Bobby North, one of the stars of
the Follies of 1910, says: Il don't
believe ever had such good Whis-
key as your Private Stock. How
can you sell it for the price,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-17

A fitted kit bag what man doesn't
Dong for one? There is no risk TO he
run for woman buying one Of these
travelling necessities If she goes TO Il
reliable sbop-no such risk as in pur-
chasing cigars ncckties and the like,
The Kit bag pictured is In English
russet leather and is sheep lined and
fitted with ebony military brushes,
comb and whisp, hook, file and seis
sors, flask and toothbrush tube, tooth
powder bottle, soap box and cologne
flask. with fine nickel tops. Fitted it
costs So and untitled SO Cheaper
bags are. of course. To be had that an
swer the same purpose, but they are
not nearly 50 good looking
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-17

in order
of in
the fst time putup not sado for
0ARTC OF Any Goods the Assortment Mentioned Order 81
VUANI Blank Shipped All Charges Paid BY EXPRESS QI.OJ
0TI ADTC OF Any Goods the Assortment Mentioned Order O. M
VUANIO Blank Shipped All Charges Paid BY EXPRESS A.7V
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-17
What a Girl Likes.

II she is a wee lassie who can just
trundle dolls carriage or is old
enough to feel the real responsibility
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-17

The Latest Key Rinas.

Key rings are not new gifts, but
$here are some new designs this year
SAat are extremely swagger. The
sorseShoe pattern will appeal 10 the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-12-17
Our Special Holiday Offer
WHY WE MAKE THESE OFFERS

sell their prices We buy in large quantities. In dealing
mddemen We sell rst>ass goods at less than half what
introduce products the American public
benefit of foresight and advertising methods We simply
make steady of you Your
goods than all the advertising letter writing could
PEI TAPTT TTV AS reliability your banker and
- Bradsreet Mercantile and he
ing have Express Agent write Express Agent Gil
that will do
best of a hands.
TESTIMONIALS Below reproduce testimonials from
ALOIANAOAS1AO' have hundreds but selected til
all this country goods please the
worth trial by you?
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-01-20
HELD DYING WIFE
IN ARMS 8 DAYS
SAD FATE OF COUPLE, ONCE
WELL TO DO, TOLD BY
DEATH.
TOO PROUD TO ASK HELP
Aged Husband Almost Starved az He
kneels at Side of Old Helpmeet
and Prays--Wants to Die
Also.

New York.-Beside his dying wife.
Virginia, James Raymond, 20 years
old, knelt in a hall bedroom In Bath
Beach. For three days he had re-
NAMED there. There was no medicine.
no money, no food At times 1t was
so cold he wrapped his wife in his
threadbare overcoat to keep her
warm.
For so years this man and woman
she two years his junior-had been to-
gether. On Christmas day he wanted
to go In search of work. but she
begged him to remain She knew that
II was her last Christmas. All day and
all night he held her In his arms while
the fever took her back to earlier hoii-
days when there was plenty at their
command. For three days he held her.
At a few minutes past three o'clock
in the morning she died, but the hus-
band did not know that He had
slipped from the chair to his knees and
was praying. Thus he remained until
seven o'clock before he realized that
his wife's life had fed.
Then his brave old spirit broke. He
did not wish to tell his landlady the
truth, though she had permitted him
to remain In the room after his money
had gone. He tottered to the Bath
Beach police station and begged Lieut..
Kennedy to help him. The lieutenant
sent for physician, who took Ray
mond home and got another room for
him in the house before informing the
coroner.
When a wagon from the morgue
backed up to the house to take the
body away the aged man left his bed.
AS the body was borne out he followed
to the sidewalk, begging piteously to
be taken along. He borrowed five
cents from Mrs. Bates, the landlady.
and went to the morgue to remain at
the side of his wife.
He refused to leave the place until
the morgue keeper told him they
would hold the body for three days
in order that he might get money with
which to bury his wife instead of see-
ing her go to the Potters' Field.
Raymond at one time was con-
tractor and made much money through
large building operations on the lower
| West side.
The police learned that his brother.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-01-20
Fight Against Plague Goes On.

Although the survey of the past
years anti-tuberculcsis work shows
that much has been done, the reports
from all parts of the country indicate
that this year the amount of money to
be expended, and the actual number
of patients that will be treated will be
more than double that of the past
year. For instance, special appropria-
lions have been made in the various
municipalities for next years anti
tuberculosis work, aggregating 1896
500. In addition to these appropria-
tons over 100000 has been set
aside by the different state legisla-
lures for the campaign against tuber-
culosis this year. Besides these sums,
q large number of the present exist
ing institutions and associations are
planning engagements of their work,
and new organizations are being
formed daily.
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reedy vegetation beaten fat by the
storm. He himself was beaten down
by terrific gust. Painting and
trembling, he waited for the wind to
lull, in hope that he might obtain a
clearer view of his surroundings. Be-
fore he again dared rise to his feet,
darkness swept down with tropical
suddenness and blurred out everything.
The effect Of the whisky soon
passed, and Winthrope huddled be.
tween his companions, drenched and
exhausted. Though he could hear Miss
Leslie moaning, he was too miserable
himself to inquire whether he could do
anything for her.
Presently he became aware that the
wind was falling. The center of the
cyclone had passed before the ship
struck, and they were now in the out
ermost circle Of the vast whirlwind.
With the consciousness of this change
for the better, Winthrope's fear-racked
nerves relaxed and he fell into a
heavy sleep.
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CHAPTER II.
Worse Than Wilderness.
WALL from Miss Leslie
reused the Englishman out


been swimming for life across a sea
of boiling oil. He sat up and gazed
about him, half-daZed The cyclone
had been followed by dead calm, and
the sun, already well above the hori-
zon, was blazing upon them over the
CLASSY surfaces of the dying swells
with fierce heat.
WINTHROP felt about for his hat. II
had been blown off when, at the stri
king of the steamer, he had rushed
up on deck. AS he remembered, he
Strengthened, and looked at his com
panions. Blake lay snoring where
he had first outstretched himself,
sleeping the sleep of the just-and of
the drunkard. The girl. however, was
already awake. She sat with her
hands clasped in her lap. while the
tears rolled slowly down her cheeks.
"My-ah-dear Miss Genevieve,
what is the matter?" exclaimed Win
thIope.
Matter? Do you ask, when we are
here on this wretched coast, and may
not get away for weeks? oh, did SO
count on the London season this year!
Lady Bayrose promised that l should
be among those presented"
We'll, I-ah-fancy, Lady Bayrose
will do no more presenting-unless it
may be to the heavenly choir. you
know"
Why what do you mean, Mr..
Winthrope? You told me that she and
the maids had been put in the largest
boat"
my dear Miss Genevieve, you must
remember that I am a diplomat II
was all quite sufficiently narrowing,
assure you. They were. indeed, put
into the largest boat Beastly mud
del While they waited for the mate
to fetch you, the boat was crushed
alongside, and all in 1t drowned"
''Drowned!-drowned! Oh, dear
Lady Bayrose! And she'd travelled SO
much--oh, oh, 1t is horrible! Why
did she persuade me to visit the Cape
1t was only to be with her--And then
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-01-20

John Raymond, was still living in Man
haitian. The men quarreled many
years ago and James was too proud
to ask for aid when misfortune over
took him Nor would he appeal to a
wellto-do sister-in-law who lives on
Adelphi street, Brooklyn,
Twenty-Five years ago James and
Virginia Raymond adopted a girl. She
lived with them and shared in their
vicissitudes until two years ago, when
she was married.
Mrs. Bates said the couple had lived
in her house for several weeks, and
that she had not the heart to put them
out, even though they could not pay.
She added that until Mps. Raymond be-
came seriously Ill the old man had
searched diligently every day for work.
but came home every night more
broken in spirit, They tell me I'm
too old to be of any use.' he would
wall. One day he fell in the street
from sheer exhaustion and hunger
when endeavoring to perform a little
job he had picked up. Raymond, after
leaving the morgue, resolutely refused
to give the address of his relatives.
"If they want to help me am not
too proud now to accept it, but l am
still too proud to ask" said he. "If
can't raise the money to bury her, all
want is to follow her"
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turned over, and staggered to his
feet, Instantly one of the terrific
wind-blasts struck his broad back and
sent him spinning for yards. He
brought up in a shallow pool beside
hummock.
Under the lee of the knoll lay Win
thrope and Miss Leslie. Though con-
scious, both were draggled and bruised
and beaten to exhaustion. They were
together because they had come
ashore together When the boat cap
sized, Miss Leslie had been flung
against the Englishman, and they had
held fast to each other with the des-
perate clutch of drowning persons.
Neither of them ever recalled how
they gained the shelter of the hum
mock
Blake, sitting waist-deep in the
pool, blinked at them benignly with
his pale blue eyes, and produced the
quart flask, still third full of whisky.
Il shay, fren's," he observed "ha'
one on me. Won cos you shent-
notta re- shent!"
you fuddled lout!" shouted Win
thrope. Come out of that pool"
"Wassama'er pool? Pools allri'!"
The Englishman squinted through
the driving scud at the intoxicated
man with an anxious frown. In all
probability he felt no commiseration
for the American; but it was no light
matter TO be flung up barehanded on
the most unhealthful and savage
stretch of the Mozambique coast, and
Blake might be able TO help them out
of their predicament. To leave him
in the pool was therefore not to be
thought of. So soon as he had drained
his bottle, he would lie down, and
that would be the end of him. AS any
attempt to move him forcibly was out
of the question, the situation demanded
that Winthrope justify his intimations
of diplomatic training. After consid-
ering the problem for several minutes,
he met it in way that proved he was
at least not lacking in shrewdness and
tact.
See here Blake" he called, in an
other lull between the shrieking gusts,
the lady Is fatigued You're too much
of a gentleman to ask her to come
over there"
1t required some moments for this
to penetrate Blake's fuddled brain.
After a futile attempt to gain his feet,
he crawled out of the pool on all tours.
and, with tears in his eyes, pressed his
flask upon Miss Leslie. She shrank
away from him, shuddering, and drew
herself up in a huddle of flaccid limbs
and limp garments. Winthrope, how
ever, not only accepted the flask, but
come near to draining it.
Blake squinted at the diminished
contents, hesitated, and cast a glance
of maudlin gallantry at Miss Leslie
She lay coiled, closer than before, In
draggled heap. Her posture sug-
gested sleep. Blake stared at her, the
flask extended waveringly before him.
Then he brought it to his lips, and
drained out the last drop.
thine turn in," he mumbled and
sprawled full length in the brackish
ooze. Immediately he fell into a
drunken stupor.
Winthrope, invigorated by the liquor,
rose to his knees, and peered around
It was impossible to face the scud and
spoondrift from the furious sea; but
to leeward he caught a glimpse OF a
marsh flooded with salt water. its
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-01-20
WHEN DINNER COMES
Cne Ought to Have a Good Appetite.

A good appetite is the best sauce.
lt goes long way toward helping in
the digestive process, and that is abso-
iutely essential to health and strength.
Many persons have found that Grape
Nuts food is not only nourishing but
Us a great appetizer. Even children
Pike the taste of it and grow strong
Rnd rosy from it's use.
1t is especially the food to make a
weak stomach strong and create an
appetite for dinner
a Il am 81 years DID," writes a Tenn.
grandmother, land have had weak
6tomach from childhood. BY great care
rs to my diet l enjoyed a reasonable
&egree of health, but never found any
Shing to equal Grape-Nuts as a
Aandby.
When l have no appetite for break
fst and just eat to keep up my
strength, take 4 teaspoonfuls of
Mape-Nuts with good rich milk and
when dinner comes am hungry.
While If | go without any breakfast l
never feel like eating dinner. Grape
Nuts for breakfast seems to make a
healthy appetite for dinner.
MY lS-months-old grandson. had
peen very sick with stomach trouble
curing the past summer, and finally we
put him on Grape-Nuts. Now he is
growing plump and we'll. When asked
ne wants his nurse or Grape-Nuts,
~ prightens up and points to the
Suppoard. He was no trouble to wean
aii-thanks to Grape-Nuts." Read
ne little book, "The Road to Well.
vllle'" In pkgs. There's a Reason"
Ever read the above letter. A new
appears from time to time. They
ZIG genuine, true. and full Of humnn
interest. ""'
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-01-20

Provided with some trophies of the
chase in the shape of rabbits, Rev.
Sanford c. Hearn, pastor of the First
Methodist Episcopal church, Yonkers,
proceeded to dress them for dinner in
the parsonage cellar. His small son
watched the fathers work with inter-
Sest. Going upstairs, the youngster
called his mother.
"Oh, mamma" said he, what do
syou suppose papa is doing?A
81 can't guess, child. What is he
sdoing?"
We'll, he's just skinning, shaving
land cutting up cats"
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-01-20
His DiscoVerX.

The swell son of the household had
cleaning his own teeth with the soft
little brush his mother had bought
him.
n Hearing the baby cry Justify few
minutes later the mother ran into the
nursery, only to find the nursing bottle
ION the floor and Johnny, toothbrush in
lhand, leaning over the crib of the
screaming infant.
"Oh, muvver!" he cried, anxiously,
8'baby must have been horned wifout
fany toofs!"
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CHICAGO MERCHANT
MAKES STATEMENT,

after Spending Thousands of Dollar
and Consulting the Most Eminent
Physicians, he Was Desperate.
CHICAGO. ILLS.-Mr. j. g.
Becker, of "a Van Buren, ST., a
weli-known wholesale dry goods
dealer, states as follows:
7" have had catarrh for moro
than thirty years. Have tried
everything on earth and spent
thousands of dollars for other
medicines and with physicians.
without getting any. lasting re-
lief, and can say to you that !
have found Peruna the only rom
edY that has cured me per-
manentIy.
"Peruna has also cured my
wife of catarrh. She always keeps
II in the house for an attack of
'cold, which 1t invariably cures in
very short time"
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HER POINT OF VIEW.

Sweet Maid-You must remember
that ours was summer engagement
The Man-That means, if you see
anyone you like better, you'll break it?
Sweet Maid-Yes.
The Man-And If I see anyone l
like better
Sweet Maid-I'll sue you for breach
VI promise.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-01-20

Women and Business.
Thank heaven women have no BUSH
ness habits.--G. B. Shaw.