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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-07-12
SYNOPSIS.

Jack Keith. a Virginian, now a Dor
der plainsman is riding along the Santa
Fe trail on the lookout for roaming war
parties Of savages He notices a camp
fire at distance and then sees team
attached to a wagon and at full gallop
pursued by men on ponies. When Keith
reaches the wagon the raiders have mass
acred two men and departed He searches
the victims finding papers and locket
with a wOman's portrait. He resolves to
hunt down the murderers. Keith Is ar
rested at Carson City, charged with the
murder. his accuser being a ruffian named
Black Bart He goes to Jail fully realz-
fng the peril OF swift border justice. A
companion In his cell is a negro, who
tells him he Is Neb and that he knew the
Keith family back In Virginia. Neb says
one of the murdered men was John
Sibley. the other Gen. Willis Waite, for
merry an officer in the Confederate army,
The plainsman and Neb escape from the
cell, and later the two fugitives become
lost in the sand desert. They come upon
a cabin and find its lone occupant to be a
young girl, whom Keith recognizes as a
singer he saw at Carson City. The girl
explains that she came there In search Of
a brother who had deserted from the
army. A Mr. Hawley induced her to
come to the cabin while he sought to To-
cate her brother. Hawley appears.
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Worm Turned at Last on ironing
"Mis' Portly's" Voiuminous
Skirts.

Aunt Cally belongs distinctly to the
type of born not made" laundresses
She loves her ironing board exactly
so wide and just so long. She wants
plenty of blanket and sheet on it so
the embroidery stands out clear and
she carries her own piece Of beeswax
around in her apron pocket. Maybe
the magic is in that piece OF wax, for
she has carried 1t always, 1t seems.
The irons work well for her because
she selects them at just the right
heat and then she administers little
pat which she calls "tasein EN-.
applies little wax and off they go
making the linens look as II they were
polished.
But Aunt Cally, like other artists
has not escaped trials. She likes to
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-07-12
CHAPTER xi.
The Eiqnt In the Dark.

Had the room been filled with men
Keith could have restrained himself
no longer. Whatever her past might
be, this woman appealed to him
strangely; he could not believe evil
of her; he would have died II need
be in her defense. But as it was, the
ugly boast of Hawley gave confidence
in the final outcome of this struggle In
the dark, even a possibility OF escape
for them all The gambler, assured of
being confronted merely by frail
and not prescriptions woman, had
ventured there alone; had stationed
his men beyond sound; had doubtless
instructed them to ignore any noise
of struggle which they might overhear
within 1t was these very arrange
ments for evil which now afforded OPP
portunity, and Keith crept forward,
his hands bare for contest. Even al
though he surprised his antagonist, 1t
was going to be fight for life; he
knew BLACK Bart" broad-shouldered,
quick as a cat, accustomed to every
form of physical exercise, desperate
and tricky, using either knife or gun
recklessly. Yet it was now or never
for all Of them, and the plainsman felt
no mercy experienced no reluctance.
He reached the table, and straight
ened up, silent. expectant. For an IN
slant there was no further sound; no
evidence of movement in the room.
Hawley, puzzled by the silence, was
listening intently in an endeavor to
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When Aunt Cally Gave Up

see her work grow and has pride in
counting the number Of pieces she can
do in a day
The trouble is, she has washed a
long time for woman Of tremendous
proportions and she has become dis.
couragedA
81 done stop washin fun Mis-
Portly!" she announced the other day.
why. how can she get along with
out you? About ten years you have
done her washing, isn't it?"
"Yas'm. | don't known what she
goin do. But, jes cain stan 1t no
longer Tell de truth, jes' lief I'M
take a trip round de world es to iron
one o. her skirts"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-07-12
wildered, and didn't bring him here

wildered, and didn't bring him here
with your"
why should ?" and the man stepped
forward, his eyes on her, his
hands twitching with desire to clasp
her to him, yet restrained by some I'M
definable power while | believed
your brother story, could have play
ed the good Samaritan most beautiful
ly, but after | talked with Willoughby
| prefer him at a distance"
my brother story! Do you mean
to insinuate you doubt his being my
brother? He told you that"
He gave up the whole trick You
can't trust kid like that, Christie A
couple of drinks will loosen his ton
que, and put you in wrong. Come, now,
know it all; be reasonable"
Apparently the girl had lost her
power of speech, staring blindly at the
face of the man before her, as bird
meets the slow approach of a snake
Keith could see her lips move, but
making no sound. Hawley evidently
interpreted her silence as hesitation,
doubt as to his real meaning
"YCu see where you are at now,
Christie" he went on swiftly. But
you don't need to be afraid. I'm going
to be a friend to you, and you can be
mighty glad you got rid of Willoughy
so easily. Why, can buy you dia-
monds where he couldn't give you a
calico dress. Come on, let's stop this
foolishness. | took a liking to you
back there In the stage, and the more
I've thought about you since the
crazier I've got. When | succeeded in
pumping Willoughby dry, and discov.
cred you wasn't his sister at all, why
that settled the matter. | came down
here after you love you, do you I'M
derstand that? And, what's more.
intend to have you!"
He reached out, and actually grasp
ed her, but, in some manner, she tore
loose, and sprang back around the
end of the table, her cheeks flushed
her eyes burning.
Don't touch me! don't dare touch
met" she painted you lie; Fred Will
loughby never told you that. If you
come one step nearer, I'll scream; IL
call your men here, III tell them the
kind of a cur you are"
He laughed, leaning over TOWARD
her, yet hesitating his eyes full of ad
miration Her very fierceness appealed
to him. urged him on.
"Oh, | wouldn't! In the first place
they probably wouldn't hear, for the!
are camped down in the corral. sus
pected you might be something of
tigress, and preferred to fight n on
with you alone. Then. even If the,
did hear, there would be no irteI
ferehce-I've got those fellows traine
too we'll for that. Come on, Christie
you're helpless here"
Am II"
Yes, you are"
He took a step toward her, his hand
flung out. With one quick movement
!, she sprang aside and extfnguished tn
lamp, plunging the room into instan
darkness. A few red Goals glove
DULY IN the fireplace, but all else wa
dense blackness Keith heard tn
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-07-12
Modern Miracle.

"Do you believe in miracles?" asked
Dobkins.
you bet l do" said Snobkins.
"Why, only the other day my wife
bought me a box of cigars, and by
George, Dolby, could smoke em. =
Harper's Weekly
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-07-12

four or FIVE days at a
time every month,
and so weak l could
hardly walk. l had
cramps, back ach 9
and headache, and
was so nervous and
weak that | dreaded
to see anyone or
have anyone move in
the room. The doc
tors gave me medi-
cine to ease me at
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movements Of Hawley, as he felt his
way uncertainty along the table,
swearing as he failed to find the girl.
Then, like shadow, he glfded through
the partly open door into the room.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-07-12

He who knows that secrets and vir.
tues are in the ground, the waters, the
heavens. and how to come at these
enchantments-is the rich and royal
man.--Emerson-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-07-12
Bears the
Two INDISPENSABLE supports.

OF all the dispositions and habits
that lead to political prosperity, re
ligion and morality are indispensable
supports.-George Washington.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-07-12

He who hesitates is lost-especially
ahea he is found out.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-07-12

If some cooks land in heaven they
will be awfully annoyed to find that
they can't leave.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-07-12

Important 1t is that the blood be kept pure
arheld Tea is big enough for the job.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-07-12

When in need of good laxative give Gar
Geld Tea trial and be convinced CT its merits,
1t is made entirely from pure herbs.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-07-12

One always thinks there is lot of
money to be made in any kind of bust
ness that he isn't in.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-07-12
SEVEN YEARS
OF MISERY
How Mrs. Bethune was Re-
stored to Health by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound.

Sikeston, Mo. = "For seven years I
suffered everything. was in bed for
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-07-12
important to Mothers

Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA, safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-02
FELL INTO LIONS DEN.

A young cyclist had a very mar
row escape from being torn to pieces
by lions while performing at the
Fortunio menagerie at Lencon, near
Paris, the other day. While looping
the loop he fell from height of 20
feet in the air among the lions, who
at once sprang at him. Fortunately
the trainer was equal to the occa-
sion, and standing over the cyclist
drove the wild beasts back. He kept
them at bay until the cyclist was
carried away. Although he was
clawed, and has broken leg, the
young mans injuries we're not dan
gerous
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-02

N. Manchester. Ind.--Mrs. Eve
Bashore. Of this place. says; Il
suffered female misery Of every
description. Two doctors attended
me. and advised an operation. ]
lost wtisht until l weighed only
ninety pounds. | dreaded an oper.
alton, d. Instead began TO YAK
Cardu In short time, | sained
25 pounds, and feel as well as ever
did. Cardui. am sure. saved ~,
life" Cardui. is 10 jay us.i u
thousands Of homes. where il re
ieves Jain and brings back strengt
and ambition. i, is woman's mod
icine, for woman's ailments. anu
you are usged u Try it fur your
troubles. Ask ycu- druggist. He
will tell ,oIIh1lt Corjui.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-02
RATS FURNISH SPORT.

The latest form of sport at the
Royal Constabulary depot in Dub
lin, is rat-hunting. The recruits
dining hall has been infested with
rats, and the rodents have become
such a nuisance that it was found
necessary to adopt some means of
getting rid of at least the boldest of
these pests. The armorer was con-
suited, and he Immediately placed
automatic trap doors over the holes,
so that on a rat entering the hall he
could not return. With the assist
ance of his famous Irish terrier and
few of the boys, at various inter-
walls during the early portion of the
night the sport is giving every salts
faction, as on the first night no few
er than IL rats fell, killed either
by the terrier or a mop. 1t is con-
jectured that the unusual number of
rats is due to the new drainage
scheme, and the closing up of the
newly opened drains will abate the
nuisance.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-02
LEAVEN OF EDUCATION.

AS educated men filter through
the community, reforms are secured
that 20 years ago seemed millennial.
The separation of local from state
sources of revenue, the separation
of local from national elections, the
treatment of franchise as valuable
property, the discriminating be-
tween ordinary industry and nat
ural monopoly, the practice of
scientific charity and penology, the
concentration Of responsibility in
government-these and a score of
other good things which once seemed
as far above popular compensation
as four-dimensionaI space, have
come to pass, thanks chiefly to the
radiations from the classrooms.-
From Prof. Edward A. Ross ''The
Middle West" in the Century.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-02
PROMOTION CONES AT LAST
Years Of Hard and Faithful Service
Win Tardy Recognition From
Big Corporation.

"My boy," said the millionaire
who headed the great corporation,
'you have worked here faithfully for
a good many years. l realize that
you have devoted your best efforts to
our interests, and that our success
is in a measure due to your work
and that of your fellow employees.
Now I'm going to do something for
you"
80, thank you, sir" tremblingly
replied the man who had been work.
ing for years on a salary that was
barely sufficient to enable him to
live in decent comfort. 81 don't
know how / can find words to fit
tingly express my gratitude. l can
only hope that my work in the fu-
ture will be such as to convince you
that your generosity is fully appre-
ciated."
"There, there, don't worry about
that. We are going to open a
branch in Nevada, and I've decided
to let you be the manager of it. The
town to which you are to be sent is
small one, and l understand that
it is not as attractive as some towns
are. but il NAV grow. In any case
the dry atmosphere out there will be
almost sure to relieve you of any ca
tarrhal troubles you may have. You
will receive the same salary you are
getting now, but it will probably be
easy for you to save money, as there
will be nothing out there on which
your earnings can be spent. l con.
graduate you on your promotion
Chicago Record-Herald.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-02

Has Few Things to Worry About In
Country Of Blue skies and
Sunshine.

Assuredly the tramp in Italy is
a man to be envied Save for a coat
to his back and shoes to his feet
there are few things which he heed
worry about as he passes from VIII
lage to village in that country Of
blue skies and sunshine. Food he
can find in the vineyards and on the
fig trees, drink is obtainable almost
for nothing, so plentiful is wine, and
shelter is provided for him-gratis
by a benevolent government. 81
was often struck during my recent
journey in northern Italy," says a
writer in the Wide World, "by the
delightful public dormitories wlSch
are erected by the roadsides through
out the country, especially in the
valleys leading from the MediteP-
ranean coast to the hill towns of IL
guria. / visited a dormitorio pub
blico on the highway near Campo
rosso, in the Nervia valley, and sure
ly no wayfarer could desire a more
charming resting place. The author
tiles have placed it under the shade
Of the olive trees, so that, however
hot the sun may be, the footsore
traveller can obtain his much needed
siesta in a perfectly cool place. Il
looked SO attractive, standing there
in the shade, that l myself was al
most tempted to escape from the
sunshine and seek refuge beneath it,
hospitable roof"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-02
SCHOOL TEACHERS

You can greatly increase your sal
airy by qualifying to teach Stenotypy.
The Stenotypy takes dictation sup.
planting shorthand. Hundreds Of
the best business colleges will want
teachers by early fall. Less than
fifty teachers are now available
Stenotypy, typewriting, and English
correspondence will qualify you to
earn from fifty to one hundred dol
lars month. The demand is here,
Write for full particulars and spec
ial offer to teachers who enroll this
spring. Act to-day.
LoCKYEAR S BUSINESS COLLEGE
Evansville. Ind.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-02
sNEEzINc AS AN OMEN.

The only attention we pay to a
sneeze at the present day is to. en-
deavor to get rid of the chill which
causes it; but sneeze in the days
of old Greece was a matter of great
concern and import.
There was then a god of sneez-
ing, and great undertakings would
even be abandoned if a man sneezed
at an inappropriate moment, the act
being looked upon as the oracle of
the god.
A sneeze between midnight and
noon was looked upon as a fortunate
sign, but between noon and mid
night it betokened great misfortune.
To sneeze to your right was lucky ;
to the left unlucky. Two or four
sneezes were lucky, one or three very
unlucky, and any undertaking in
hand should, if possible, be aban-
doned; more than four sneezes did
not count.
There is saying in many parts of
England today, "Once a wish, twice
a kiss, three times letter, four times
something better" If people
sneezed together it was a good sign,
particularly if they happened to be
discussing business.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-02
swINDLINe ON LARGE SCALE
Organization That Worked Spanish
Prisoner Trick Conducted Like
Bic Commercial Enterprise.

The police Of Balboa, says Madrid
correspondence Of the London Daily
News, have discovered an influential
organization the members of which
have been engaged in working what
is known as the spanish prisoner
swindle."
The concern was conducted like a
big commercial undertaking, there
being a managing director, a staff
Of employees, ledgers and classified
correspondence. The concern has
ramifcations all over Spain, each
provincial capital having a branch
and Office with a subdirector and a
special code for the transmission Of
secret messages.
There are workshops for the maxi
ing of the false seals, which we're
used to give an appearance Of genu-
ineness to counterfeit documents
like court orders and magisterial de-
cisions.
Owing to the concern having an
excellent espionage service, the chief
operators of the swindle got warm
ing in time of the intended action
of the police. The general manager
had an automobile always ready al
his disposal, and availing himself Of
this he crossed the frontier into
France. Only subordinates and q
caretaker were arrested.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-02
NAPOLEON AND HIS WARDROBE
First Consul Had Passion for Clothes
but His Tailor Had
Own Way.

Napoleon, according to a writer,
had passion for clothes. Leger, his
tailor, however, held a poor opinion
of his clients taste. Leger is quoted
to this effect: 81 consistently ignored
Napoleon's suggestions concerning
clothes. He wished the skirts of his
tunic to be turned back like those
of Frederick the Great. 4 could
not think Of allowing such a thing,
sire,' 1 told him. The eyes of the
whole world are upon you. 1 would
not make you such tunic if you Of
fered me the whole of your empire
The emperor laughed heartily, and
gave way.
"He restocked his wardrobe in
1910. Up to that year he had been
SO parsimonious that his whole out
fit, exclusive of lace and trimmings,
was not worth ESQ ($4oO). I then
obtained a standing order for six
gray greatcoats in the winter and
a like number of green uniforms in
summer.
"He also had new pair of trou-
sers and a white Kerseymere waist
coat once a fortnight. These were
his chief expenses"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-02
GOOD REASON.

Kathryn don't see why they
need so many rehearsals for the Sa-
rah Strongarm and Percy Pinfeath-
er wedding.
Kittye-That's so they won't
laugh when she promises to obey
him.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-02
A Cash Offer.

The Kentuckian has made specia
clubbing rate with The Memphis
Weekly Commercial Appeal by
which we will furnish both papers
for one year for the very low sub
cription price of $2.25. The Com
mercial Appeal is one of the largest
and best papers in the South, and
we hope to receive MANY new SUBJ
scriptions on this offer; 1925 cash
for both papers.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-02
EASY TO REMEMBER.

DIR. Reid, the celebrated medical
writer, was requested by a lady of
literary eminence to call at her
house. "Be sure you recollect the
address," she said, as she quilted the
room; mo. / Chesterfield street."
MADAME" said the doctor, 81 am
too great an admirer of politeness
not 10 remember Chesterfield, and, l
fear, too sel6sh 10 forget No. l."-
Argonsut.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-02
Calendars.

The finest line of samples ever
seen in Hopkinsvile. from the Col
Inns Mfg. Co. oflPhiladelphia. can be
seen at the Kentuckian Office. Come
in and So them. We can please you.
no mttec Saat style you want for
1913
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-02
EXPLAINED.

PATRON say, waiter, what did
the fellow mean who told you he
might drop in later and have a barn
yard termination?
Waiter-He didn't want his wife
to know, sir, that he was coming
back for a cocktail.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-02
TAKING CHANCES.

Cholly-I would like to introduce
to you a friend of mine-a charm
ing fellow.
His Fiancee-Very veil, but you
do it at your own risk.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-02

Finnegan-Begorry, how Casey
does like to hear himself talk!
Flannigan-Faix, that la-ad is
dyin' o insomny-jist firm stayin'
awake to listen to himself talkin' in
his Shape!
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-02
HIS OCCUPATION.

"Who was that man here, Aunt
Dinah, who was asking about the
people in the houseS"
"Hs said he was de man what
comes 10 take our Senses miss"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-02
THE SPECIES.

''What kind Of dog would you
advise to look after my henneryr"
''By all means, a setter"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-02
HOpkinSviIIe Market
Quotations.
Corrected April 9, 1912.
RETAIL GROCERY PRICES.

Country lard, good color and clean
123c per pound.
Country bacon, 14c per pound.
Black-eyed peas, $3.50 per bushel.
Country shoulders, 12c per pound
Country hams. 18c per pound.
Irish potatoes. 81 so per bushel.
Northern eating Rural potatoes
81 so per bushel
Texas eating onions, $3.50 per
bushel
Red eating onions,S3.50 per busheI
Dried Navy beans, 1925 per
bushel
Cabbage. 6 cents 9 pound.
Dried Lima beans, 10c per pound
Country dried apples, 15c per
pound
Daisy cream cheese, 25c per
pound
Fell cream brick cheese, 25c pei
pound
Full cream Limberger cheese, Csc
per pound
Popcorn, dried on ear. &c per pound,
Fresh Eggs zoe per doz
Choice lots fresh, well-worked
country butter, in pound prints. 30c
FRUITS.
Lemons. 25c per dozen
Navel Oranges, 3Oc, 4Oc, per doz
Bananas, 15c and zoe doz
New York State apples 5000 to
$8 90 per barrel
Cash Price Paid For Produce.
POULTRY.
Dressed hens, 12ac per pound
Dressed cocks, &c per pound
live hens, 10c per pound; live cocks
&c pound; live turkeys. i3c pc,
pound
Roofs. HIDES, Wool AND TALLow
Prices paid by wholesale dealers tt
butchers and farmers:
Roots-Southern ginseng, S.. rs lb
Golden Seal' yellow root, $I.35 Il
Mayapple, 81; pink root. 12c and 13'
Tallow-No. l. Al, No. 2. &c.
Woodbury., IOc to TIC; CIeal
Grease, 21c. medium, tub washed
23c to S0c; coarse, dingy ,tubwashed
18c.
Feathers-Prime white goose, Soc
dark and mixed old goose, I5c to SOC
gray mixed, I5c to 20c' white duck
pc to 35c. new.
Hides and Skins-These quotation
are for Kentucky hides. Southern
green hides &c. We quote assortet
lots dry flint, re to I4c. $40 bet
ter demand
Dressed geese. lie per pound To-
choice lots, live 81
Fresh country eggs, Is cents pc
dozen
Fresh country butter 25c Id.
A good demand exists for spring
chickens, and choice lots of fresl
country butter,
HAY AND GRAIN.
Choice timothy hay, 5000
No. | timothy hay, $4,000
Choice clover hay, $25 90
No. / clover hay, $25 90
Clean, bright straw hay. $500
Alfalfa hay, SIS 90
White seed oats, Csc
Black seed oats, CSC
Mixed seed oats, Csc
No. 2 white corn, $l.00.
No. 2 mixed corn, $1.00.
Winter wheat bran, $4,000.
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