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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-25

less women depend entirely upon your
riding. You take two horses. kill
both II necessary. but stop for moth
ing until your duty is done. You are
to carry note from me, and another
from this gentleman. who is an ofhcer
in the Federal army. and deliver them
both to the commandant Of the hrst
military post you find. Insist upon
reaching him In person. It makes no
difference which army the post be-
longs to, for this Is a matter OF hu-
manity. The Federal outpost at Nc
MILAN Is the nearest to us; make for
there. You understand"
The boy saluted gravely. all mis-
chief gone from his face.
Il do. sir" he said. But I'd darn
sight rather stay here and hght"
You will be back In plenty OF time
to take hand. my lad. Now, mem
and | turned to the dark. expectant
ring about me-"this is no ordinary
duty Of your enlistment. and | wish
no one to accompany me tonight who
does not volunteer for the service.
Seven Federal soldiers and four wom-
en-. three Of them Virginians. are at
tackled at the house we have Just left
by a large party OF bushwhacking
guerillas. the offscourings Of he'll.
Every one Of you knows what that
means. VIII you go with me to their
rescue?"
No one seemed anxious to be first
to speak. | could see them look aside
uneasily at one another.
"Bungay." l said. II feel sure you
will go. for your wife is there"
"Marlar?"
"Yes; Miss Minor told me this after.
noon. but had forgotten to mention
it."
The little man sprang into the air
and came down with whoop.
The bloody devils!" he cried ex-
citedly. "Ye bet I'll 60"
Come. Sergeant, speak up; what
do you men say?"
Il like not to fight NIT der Yan-
kees," he admitted candidly. but der
vomens, by Chiminy, dot vos anoder
ting. will go. Captain: mein Gott,
yaw."
Were with you. sir" spoke voice
after voice gravely around the dark
circle. and then Sands added: Well
show them thar Yanks how the John.
ny Rebs kin fight. sir
Ten minutes later Glen. bearing his
two messages to the Blue and Gray.
was speedingly recklessly through the
black night northward. while my little
squad was moving cautiously back
over the road we had so lately trav-
ersed.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-25
Origin Of Thunder.

Once upon time three Indians
went hunting They walked for three
long days and nights butt could see
neither game nor forests They fin
ally came to a tall tree and one OF
the hunters climbed to the top OF the
branches In order to look for game
From the tree top a path led to an
Indian tepee in the clouds He at
once Informed his companions on the
ground, and instructed them to follow
him. Arriving at the tepee, they en-
tered and Joined other Indians who
we're smoking their pipes. After feast
ing for some time they all went out to
hunt. The reports OF their guns were
heard on the earth. and even the In
dians Of today believe that every time
It thunders those Indians are bunting
upon the Happy Hunting grounds.
One Indian. on returning TO the
earth. told the Chippewas that by Of
fering M smoke as sacrifice to the
thunder It would stop thunder. Some
Of the indians still follow the custom
Of smoking during q storm to appeass
the Genevieve neheau (Chip'
pewa) in Red Man.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-25
Not a Lively Fish, at Best.

One of the porters on the train out
Of Salt Lake City was an impassive-
looking negro, who had ready, If In
accurate answer to almost any Ques'
tion put him by the passengers. 1t
was hard to tell whether he believed
all that he said or whether ne was
having fun with his passengers.
One man, on first catching sight Of
the lake, asked If there were any fish
in it.
"No, sah," said the porter, "dere
amt no fishes in dat lake, sab. Dey
done tried ter see eff dey couldn't have
fishes in dare, but dey wouldn't stay
alive. De fishes dat stayed alive de
longest was salt mackrl, but dey
want very prosperous, sah."-Youth's
Companion.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-25

get inside along with your fellows.
we might hold the house until rein
forcements came.
Thank God! knew you wouId!''
he cried joyfully. grasping me again
fervently by the hand. You are not
one to hesitate over the color of a
uniform at such a time as this. Only,
Wayne" and he hesitated an instant,
lit is right should tell you that Bren-
nan Is there and in command"
81 know 1t, but those women must
be saved nevertheless" ! answered
firmly, my mind settled This is no
time for personal quarreling, and
whatever color of cloth We wear those
outlaws are our common enemies. to
be hunted down like wild beats. |
have seen specimens of their fiendish
cruelty that make my blood run cold
to remember. The very thought OF
those who are now exposed falling
into such hands is enough to craze
one; death would be preferable a
thousand times. How many fighting
men have your"
Seven fit for duty"
will you ride forward, or go back
with us?"
I'VE must send word"-and the gal
liant fellows voice shook-"but God
knows. Wayne, want to go back. II
we both live | am to marry Celia
Minor"
Il understand" said gravely.
"Ebers. who is your best rider?"
ut vos dot funny leetle yellow Glen.
Captain"
Glen, come here"
The trooper, o mere boy, with
freckled face and great honest gray
eyes, but wiry and tough as steel,
pushed his way through the group and
faced me.
Glen" said. your Sergeant tells
me you are the best rider IN the troop.
am going to intrust you with the
most important duty of all. The lives
OF every one Of us and Of four help.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-25

house helped me greatly to appreciate
the difficulties to be surmounted. He
had succeeded in his escape by dodg.
ing among the negro cabins where the
attacking line appeared weakest, but
expressed the conviction that even
this slight gap would be securely
closed long before we reached there.
Have they sufficient men, then. to
cover thoroughly all four sides"
asked.
ITO the best of my Judgment, there
must be fully two hundred and fifty in
the gang. and apparently they operate
under strict military disc'Viine. it is
a revelation to me, Way ne. Of the
growing power of these desperate fel
lows. knew they were becoming
numerous and bold. but this surpasses
anything ! could imagine. More, they
are being constantly recruited by new
arrivals. A party Of at least dozen
came In while was hiding behind the
stables. heard them asking for the
leader"
What did they call him?"
"Lory. or Laurie. or something like
that. They claimed to be deserters
from Lees army. but two or three of
them wore our uniforms"
Its Red Lowrie." said gravely.
moro impressed than ever with the
seriousness of the situation. Il heard
Of him two years ago--he killed q man
in the Sixth North Carolina, and took
to the hills. Since then he has deyel-
oped into quite q leader for such scum,
and has proven himself nerciless
monster. You have no suggestion to
offer as to how we had better attempt
to get in?"
He shook his head despondingly.
What station does Brennan de-
fendf' asked
The front Of the houses The main
point Of attack has beeA there" .s
We could distinguish the sound of
firing by this time. and tts continuous
volume convinced ME that Caton's
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-25
A Feed Of Hay.

"Once upon time," c. M. Thurnauer
served upon a murder jury. For hours
and hours the body deliberated-11
agreed upon verdict, but the twelfth
obdurately refused to change his po-
sition. Finally court officer raped
at the door and inquired as to the
prospects of agreement. '''
None in sight" responded the thor.
oughly disgusted c. M.
Perhaps / had better bring in IL
suppers, then" suggested the officer.
mo-" said Thurnauer, glaring VI
ciously at the unpersuadable member,
bring In II suppers and one feed Of
lay.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-25
He Did Mot Monder.

One Of the worthless of Fife vii
lage happened to be working in his
garden with very small spade. when
a neighbor came on the scene and re-
marked: Man, jamie, that's a gey
wee spade ye're working WI Ma lad,
dies have bigger spunes for suppin'
their paritch wi"
without glancing up, Jamie" re,
piled: Ma mamie, dinna winder at
1t when see their fathers mouth. =
TitBIts.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-25
This Bridegroom Sat Down

In the least. After they had gore the
minister spoke his mind:
The woman is going 10 get the
worst of that matrimonial bargain"
And for once his wife agreed with
aim.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-25
CHAPTER xxx.
A Mission for aeeIzebub.

A Mission for 6eeIzebub.
AS we picked our way slowly for.
ward through the gloom | CLEANED
from Cation all he knew regarding the
situation before US. My own knowl'
edge of the environments Of the Minor
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-01-25

Rhode islands Small Vote.
Rhode Island. says the Providence
Journal. casts a smaller vote. proper.
tionately to it's population. than is
polled in any other northern state.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20
Hard Knocks Necessary.

Only experience-hard. trying and
disappointing eXpericnce-can make a
business man. Such q career involves
industry. faithfulncsS To duty, the vel
coming instead OF Sinking RESPONSE
bili.y. It will require seli-rciancc,
Judgment OF men. and the capacity for
seeing things. Above all it will de
maud truth, SQUARE dealing and in.
terity OF character.
Integrity is. after all. the greatest
bower in the business world. l.: these
days OF graft and exaggerated reports
OF graft is sometimes seems a. il al
business we're crooked and al! men
dishonest Such conclusion. bow
eyer would be hasly and unwarra"i.
ed. and would be Il great handicap 10
any voIlns man who aspir"d % tinarI
cial success. The revelations Of mora
cbliquity on the part Of men in high
positions do not prove that the srca;
solid middle class of business is dis
honest. They prove thai no matte.
how rich or influential mau may he
his sin will surely find him out The
moral sense OF the grea: maior.Iy still
rcyolls at dishonesty and The great
mass Of business is SIT, transacted on
4 perfectly straight basis, the basis
OF simple honesty
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20
WHAT SAVED
HER LIFE
Mrs. Martin Tells About d Painful
Experience that Nigh: Have
Ended Seriously.

RiresyilIe, W. Ea.-MrS. Dora Martin.
IN letter from Rives"iiln, writes:
FOR three years. suffered with 40.
naaly troubles. and had pains in M
back and side. was nervous and
could no; sleep al night.
The doctor could not help ME. He
said would have 20 be operated on be
fore could get better. thought !
would try using CaYdGf.
Now. I am entirely well.
I AN sure CardG! saved my lie. I
will never be without Cardui in M
home. rec end i" 10 m friends"
FOR fifty -ca:s. Ca-dui has been 70.
l:eylus pain and distress caused By To-
manly trouble. II vii surely help YOU.
It goes 70 The &QoL-reachs5 ths
,rouble-reliovcs tha sTmptom3, and
drives away tie cause.
II you suffer from Any symptoms 0:
wonanly trouble, tax" Cardui.
Your druggist sells and recommends
f. c.. Do.tie from him to-day.
y B-UIfic 10: Ladies t5vistrY Dept. C,,r..
roo, .st-,r. Co.. Chattanooga. Tenn. tur >pecif!
i,s-Il,.fi.,g., 4tI o4-paGe 3oof 'Iicae Treatment.
q i yr:a. 5ci:t IN tti1 sIscref, g isqGss;.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20
How Humphrey Shoots.

ndgcailon which would IL him for a
lite Of usefulness. The thought OF
earning his living selling shoe faces
OF standing on street corners with an
aims cup around his neck, vas re-
pulSvc ~ him.
lie aud his mother moved t" Dc
Queen. whore Oscar attended school
lie held his own with the other pupils
and soon mastered the art oil penman
ship by holding pen with the !c,t
arm and hi; chin. He supplemented
his common school education with q
course in . business college al Hunt
I;cto0, Tcnn.,!io vas graduated there
rs huokkc"per aGd his writing WAS
superior 10 that OF the average stu
dent.
Returning 10 De Queen Humphrey
obtained Schoo! teachers license
and for six years had choice OF the
best district schools IN Sewer county
lie never hesitateG 10 use switch
on disobcdicnt pupils and III his work
used all necessary Implements that
other Feachers used, such as books.
rulers and in blackboard writing.
In commercial college and in hi:
present work humphrey rules his own
books and uses Il typewriter with OK.
cendirg accuracy. In the ordinary
school and bookkeeping work he has
nothing attached to his arms and
makes fair speed. 1T is my one re.
greet" Humphrey said in speaking o!
his accomplishments. that I have
never been able 10 shave myself.
have taken a razor aud shaved 9th
crs. however
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20
PLAN MINIMUM WAGE SCALE
Massachusetts Is Considering the
Adoption of Scheme Vergins
on PaternaIisn.

Massachusetts is seriously consider.
iuS the adoption ri a minim I'M wage
scale for women and children work.
ers The commission. The bill pro-
vldes, will have the duty Of closely
studying the conditions of child and
women labor as 10 hcdl.hful conditions
and wages. In a given industry n
wage board, consisting equally oI en-.
plover ami workers and Of several OFT
sders, will fix tho minimum wage iii
the industry. Many provisions hcdS"
about the employment nj Ibis class OF
labor. So thai the bill, ii passed. sill
fairly launch the Bay State upon a pro
gram Of pateraalism more advanced
chan in any other eastern state.
The idea o. The minimum wage 10
the employment Of women and chill
drcn is all right. but The dfficuilies
hcseiting the best alignment 81 4 lli-
tlicial determination Of the subject are
great. The aim Of satisfaction 10
either workers or cmployc" Slli no.
De t6diiEsu lis IiIIS "hI SEi'is w d
feeling that the board decided unfair.
IS. The operation OF the ordinary
laws OF employment. buttrcssed by
proper SANITARY provisions and others
oT human nature. will be more re-
liable us governing condition for the
women and children workers than any
plans that may be devised through
legislation.
The Massachusetts experiment nov.
ever if entered upon, Kill be watched
with wide interest as it will bring the
subject closer 10 nome and under con
ditions more readily grasped than The
study OF the subject in German com
munities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20
Arkaasan, Expert With Pen and
Rifle, Can Chop Wood and
Use Typewriter.
LOST ARMS IN YOUTH
Taught School Six Years--Supported
Mother While Working for Eduea'
ton and a Bookkeeping Course
Now Hopes to Study Law.

he Queen. irs.-J. Oscar Ilumph-
rev, whose arms were amputated
above the elbow in childhood. is tax
assessor of Sewer county and does ali
Of his own clerical work. His books
are narvels OF neatness. No person
in looking at them would judge them
10 be the work OF man who had
been so terribly crippled in his youth.
Humphrey lost both OF his hands
when six years old in an accident at
Il cotton gin. From the day oil his
physical recovery Oscar took as much
interest in boyish sports and pas
times as any lad in his neighborhood.
Jic learned 10 plow, ride, drive a
horse, WELD al axe, and do other
things the usual boy would have TAX
cn great delight in forgetting how TO
do. lie became very fond OF hunt
ing and few OF his companions could
handle gun as readily, or with as
certain aim as he. Young humphrey
took great pride in keeping the fam
ily supplied with squirrel and other
small game.
When Oscar was fifteen years OF
age his father died. and then he real
lied he must soon support himself
Putting aside his great love for hunt
ing. fishing and other outdoor sports,
young Humphrey decided to gain an
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20
CLASSIFIED ADS.
Rates
SPECIAL NOTICES

NOTICE is hereby given thai the al-
~ nual meeting Of the stockholders
Of the Suburban Homes Company, lne.,.
will be held 1T The principal Office OF
the company, No. III south Fairfax
street. Alexandria. Va, Oh Monday,
February 9TH. 1912, at one o'clock p. m,
for the election of officers and directors
and such other business. rs may con
stitutionally come before the meeting.
Books for The transfer Of stock will be
closed January 29th. 1912. both days III
elusive. BY order Of Board of Directors.
- O HNILLE J. MOAr, Scctctary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20
RIGHT KIND OF MAN
BRUSCUE OLD PACKER RECOG'
NIzED CALLERS WORTH.
Introductory Sentences, However
Might Not Always Produce the
Same Satisfactory Results.

Until some ten years ago II WaS an
axiom i'll packing house circles OIL on'.
caSo that a salesman should be Suloeo
by four rules. Us laid down by one VI
the famous heads Of that Industry. 1e
was noted Tor his brlsquenesS, auu
also q democratic nature that scorned
the usual hedge OF clerks that slanus
between a big man and his callers. =
bright, manly looking chap entereu
ilIe office one Gay when he was very
busy. Good morning" be began po-
ltely. We'll, what the blankety
blank. blank do you want" he gro"leo.
4 want civil treatment. and | want
il blanketv-b ank-Elank quick, came
the sharp answer oh" The pack
or looked up in surprise. Modulatlng
bis voice a tritic. he asked: "What
can do for YOU Il want JOB as
a salesman. have worked as a
butcher have worked in the pack
ing houses. and | have sold smaller
lines TO the meat trade. have refer
ences TO prove that | deliver the
goods. and have them with me. J
want to get into a bigger field. and !!
am here to make good. have you
get job OPEN III we haven't, We u
make an opening for you. Report TO
the sales manager Monday morning.
As the young man started to leave
the Office the brusGue old packer
called him back. DO you know why
YOU got that i0b?' he asked. NO,
sir. Well. you have the three cs-
seutias that make a good salesman.
I'll point them out TO you, so you'll
remember EN-. First. you don't think
any man is better than YOU are, and
you have the nerve TO stick TO ii. Sec
ond YOU know the good points OF what
you had to sell. Third. you stated
them in the fewest possible words. III
add fourth-get out before | change
my mind
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20
ALMOST A ROMANCE
TALE OF LORD ARTHUR AND
ANNA M'GoNNlGAL.
Handsome Knight Saved Her Life
and Wooed Her, but Suffragctting
and 'Women's Societies Spoiled
the Love Story.

Turning the corner OF the Rue dc
AIcringuc rather abruptly. Anna
horse took fright at a wonian's nat.
lie reared up on his hind legs anc
plunged violently forward. Just at
that instant the saddle girth broke
and The horse reared and fell back
It WAS a critical moment. Anna was
in imminent peril. Just as the rider
was about 10 be crushed under the
animal there was a clatter OF nooiS
and a strong arm encircled Anna. She
felt herself drawn into safety. she
opened her eyes and there was the
strong masculine face Of Lord Artnh:
AtheIstan the handSOmcst man OIL
the oldest family in England.
Being in the arms OF Lord Arthur
was much nicer than being crushed
under the cruel and relentless back
of a horse. To be saved by Lord Ar
thur was social triumph. too. 1t
was better than being presented TO
The king or invited 10 one OF Lady
Jane Nod Noodles affairs. Every
body would know who Anna McGon-
riaal was now And when Lord Ar
thus asked il he might call 1t was
certain that Anna would know every
body. Everybody.
Lord Arthur was evidently very
hard hit. II was certain. The beau
tiful girl he had held in his arms mad
made great impression on his lordiy
heart.
Sir Knight Arthur was not lag
gard in love and was most happy
when he obtained permission to call.
It was Annals brother who greeted
him, however, when he arrived a.
Annals residence. and told him TO
make himself thoroughly at home.
She will be very sorry 70 miss
YOU" said .lnna's brother. Il think
she's ont suliragetting this after
noon"
Lord Arthur lett his card anc
walked sorrow!uily away. The next
day being bright and beautiful, LORD
Arthur thought he might meet nef
riding in the park. She had been SO
sorry 10 miss him that Lord Arthur
thought she might not object 10
casual meeting there. But luck VAS
against him. There was meeting
for the Prevention OF Cruelty 30
Something or Other that day, and
Lord Arthur rode and rode, and hndi'
~ rode home in the beautiful t"i'
light alone.
Then his regiment was ordered 70
the Soudan. Lord Arthur made III
his mind to see her before he went
awav, and wrote her pathetic note
OF appeai which Anna answered with
a beating heart. telling him 10 see her
BIZ all means. That Ae must see
him before he went away to the var.
Bnt the letter got mixed up in the
voluminOus mail Of Anna. and LORD
Arthur received only a note accept
ing the presidency Of society io1
the promotion Of universal peace
Puck.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20
human Race 20 Be one-Toed.

London. northumberland Clement
Lucas. vice-president of the Royal Col
lege OF Surgeons. in q lecture. pre-
dictcd that human beings, in the as
,ant future. would become one-toed.
The small toes. ne said, were being
increasingly less used, while the
treat toe had developed III an aston
sizing manner. Perhaps half q mil
ion wears hence, the great toe alone
would remain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20
Opportunities for Succ css.

y have many times been ASKED II,
IN nv cuinion. the younS man OF iot;ay
had as goot. chance - make his mark
i, the business world rs did his
a,sers Ny answer is, Never since
our Piisrim Fathers landed on the
SHORES OF Plymouth were the oppor.
trnit;es for The young mans success
greater than they are today. Il is Tor
h;u 10 determine whether ne viii %
success Or cot. Stephen 4.
Nriehr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20
Swallows Coin Coinq Trick.

scranton, Pain an attempt 70 dup'l.
cato Inc feat Of friend in q hotel at
Winton. who had just drunk schoon-
or of beer without moving $50 gold
piece which had been deposited in 'he
bottom. Joseph Mangellis swallowed
me coin and narrowly escaped caok-
ing 10 death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20

CHRINER'S NOTICE--A list of mcir-
- bcrs. and the amount OF dues to
December :5lst. 1917. can be seen at
Noble i. Wariield. ir.s., store. cornor
King and pitt streets. and ut Il. l..
Down ham Co., corner King and Payne
streets. where they can b. paid, the
money forwarded, and cards delivered
on receipt OF same.
r. f. BOWMAN, Rep. Acca Temple.
ilnlS LIZ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20

NOTiCE-The regular annual meeting
IN Of the stockholders Of Nation III
Manganese Corporation will be held ut
the Office Of the Company. l07 North
Fairfax street, on Wednesday the 3ist
day OF January, 1912. 1T eleven ~
o'clock 4 NJ Tor the election OF officers
and the transaction Of any other bust
ness that may properly come before
the meeting.
l.. VI. ARkIN.
Assistant Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20

NOTltE-r regular meeting Of the
" stockholders Of the LyndhurSu and
Sherando Railroad Company will be
held 1T the office of the Company. lnI
North Fairfax street. on Wednesday
the 3lSt day of January 1912. At eleven
thirty tll.%0 20 clock Il. M. for the cleo
ton of officers and the transaction Of
any other business that may properly
come before the meeting.
l.: NJ. LARkIN,
\ ,siStant Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20
South American VGlture.

OF all vulLures or eagles the nand.
somest is found in the forests Of
South America. It's plumase is Ike
cream in color. with black uuills, and
its head is brilliant in red and or
auge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-20

THE annual meeting Of the stock
l. holders Of \. j. Bennett & Co. Inc,
Will be held ut los north Washington
street. 1t o'clock p. m, Oh Monday
January ?.nd. 1917.
G.. l.. BAk Err. Secretary.