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DER GERMAN COBBLER ( t He Hst&gs Out &. Sign &nd Becomes & Read Poet. rCopyright, 1f*r hy C. B. Lewis.] WANS." says Mrv Vogleatein ash he col . ",to .see me der 11 odder dr.r'nird don't find me * mit no work on hand, "you yhas some scbackass." "What for?" I asks. "Pecause you don't make yourself some neesness. Do you pelief I would sit here like some bumps on a log if I vhas a cobbler? Not mooch! I haf ten customers pefore noon tomorrow." , "Would you drag 'em in rait a rope?" "Of course not. You come out in der back yard mit me while we drink der growler und I make it plain to you." Dot night I put a sign in my window. She reads: "Some poetry made oop for all customers while he waits, by der Sherman poet." At S o'clock in der morning a woman comes in mit two shoes to be patched, und pooty soon she says to me: "If I know you vhas a Sherman poet i - " _ f - | t 't \ JUT A WEED ON HIS HAT UND A SOLEMN LOOK. I come in here long ago. Yon may go ahead nnd gif me some poetry." Und I look at her a minute und say: I "Her eyes were like dot sky of plue, Und golden vhas her hair; Her form vhas like a willow tree, Und,-oh, her face vhas fair! "Her teeth vhas whiter dan der snow, Her smile as soft as summer, Und eafery man who looks at her Declares she vhas a hummer." "Vhas dot me?' s^e asks as she looks around for a lookirg glass und tries to 4 blush like a girl. "It vhas, fair lady," I says. "Vhell, I haf six more shoes to fix oop, und you shall haf all my work. It vhas der best poetry I haf heard in twenty years, und I vhas quite proud v of myself." Der next vhas a man who vhas old und stiff in der knees und has gray hair, und he groans vhen he sits down. ' He vhants a lift on his heel, und he looks at me und says: "Vhell, cobbler, if you haf some poetry on hand you can shoot her off. I tell you beforehand, though, I -don't pay any extra for her. It vhas 15 cents for dis shoe und no more." I vhas all ready for him, und I say: "He vhas a man to der prime of life. In der prime of life vhas he, Und der widows smile ash he goes by, Und like for his wife to be. "He vhas a man who vhill love again, Und married again he'll be, Und der widow vhas rich ash Wanderbilt Und waiting at home for he." Vhen I speak dot poetry dot man looks at me for a minute und den says: "Cobbler, I pelief you vhas a fool instead of a poet, but I haf changed my mind. No f.ies vhas on you. I said it vhas feefteen cents nnd no more for der shoe, but you can make it a quarter, und I bring you in some more work tomorrow. Of course some rich widow vhas waiting for me. Of course." i */l rboe o hnilCMX. X/Ul UIX1U VUOlUUi^l V liUO u uvuov work girl mit a turned up nose und a freckled face, und she brings in a pair . of shoes to be fixed und blushes und giggles. Py und py she says: "Vliell, do I get some poetry too?" "Of course," I says, und I lays down -my hammer und looks at her und says: "If I vhas young und free again ; Und looking for a wife To keep my house und make me proud Und go mit me through life, f ""I'd seek a dairy shust like you, A pansy blossom rare, A girl mit aooch a form und face Dot other girls must swear." "Do you mean dot cobbler?" she asks me ash she shakes out her dress und smooths down her hair. "Of course." "Vhell, dot pleases me, und if der grocery boy likes me to go to anodder dance mit him he vhas thrown down. I look for some shentlemans after dis, und tomorrow I shall bring in a whole - - - ? ? - - ? 9* Dasset or snoes to De nxea oop. Der fourth customer vhas a man mit a weed on his hat und a solemn loot, und I know dot he loses his wife three months ago. Always pefore he goes by a dago to haf his shoes fixed. "Do you inwent some Sherman poetry, eh?" he says ash he sits down to get a cement patch. "It vhas so," I says. "I neffer did care mtK>ch for poetry, but if he vhas free you can go ahead." Und while I vhas heating oop der cement I says to him: "Der vhas sighs und sorrows und heartaches. Der vhas sighs und sorrows und woes, Der vhas days vhen Joy vhas forgotten Und hope from her soul almost goes. "But do not despair In your sorrow; /rothrr vhij waiting for thee. Und almost pefore you know how it vhas You'll sursly be married to she." "Cobbler, vhat does dot poetry refer to?" asks dot man after a little while. "It vhas to you." "Do you know dot I kaf sighs und sorrows und heartaches?" "I do, but dey vhas all gone avhay two or three months more, und? und"? "Und vhat?" "Vhell. you shall marry again und be happy, of course. Sooch a man like you can't stay single und mourn around." "How mooch vhas dot patch?" he asks. "Feefteen cent." "I shall pay you thirty und bring you in some shoes to be fixed oop. Yes, perhaps it vnas my aury to gei uaitrr my grief und sorrow und look around a little, but I shall see about it Meanwhile you needn't say nottings to nopody dot you make me some poetry." Dot day more ash ten peoples come in to be customers und get some Sherman poetry, und dot night when Mr. Voglestein comes back un? I tells him how she vhas he stands und says: "Dere once vhas a cobbler named Blank, Who cobbled avhay at a plank; No customers came. Mlt expenses der same. Und he had no money in bank. "One day vhen dls cobbler vhas sad Pecause of his peesness so bad. He turned Into a poet, Und der vhay he did go it Makes all of his friends mighty glad." ^ M. QUAD. His Bargain at the Altar. It was his wedding day. Radiant in the newest of outfits, he started for the church with his best man. But his tight shoes hurt his pet corn, and it looked as though he would have to hob ble up the aisie. ine uest man cume iu the rescue by escorting him to a nearby shoe store, where a larger pair was bought. When the happy bride and groom knelt at the altar rails a general titter passed through the assemblage, for on each of the soles of the new boots, turned up to view, was inscribed: "Reduced to $3.98."?New York Press. \ . For Over Sixty Years. Mrs. Winslow'a Soothing Syrup has been in use for over sixty years by millions of mothers for their children while teething, with perfect success. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind colic, and is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. It will relieve the poor little sufferer immediately. Sold by Druggist in every part of the world. Twenty-five cent* a bottle. Be sure to a6k for Mrs. "Wioelow's Soothing Syrup," and take no other kind, tf Captain Kidd's Mistake. Captain Kidd looked angry. "And to think," he muttered, "that I've spent an xuese jeans paciug a quarter deck when I could have won the money with a poker deck more easily." Perceiving that he was a back number old pirate, he sorrowfully consigned his treasure to its grave.?Philadelphia Ledger. i Encouraging Him* Borus?The scene of my latest story, you observe, is laid in an old mill. A, good place?ha, ha!?for grinding out. Naggus?Yes, but you might have made a more effective use of the flour than you did. Borus?Of the flour? How? Naggus?In thickening your plot a little.?Chicago Tribune. b Hia Lore. Elsie Millyuns?But, count, do you really love me? Count?All, mees. I could not lofe you more if you were twenty times richer! Jast Like Real Lovers. Miss Romanz?Of course you've read that new love story of his? Mr. Crabbe (reviewer)?Yes; I had to. Very realistic, wasn't it? Miss Romanz?Oh, the idea! Why, the dialogue between the lovers was perfectly silly. Mr. Crabbe ?Well? ?Philadelphia Press. Making: It Easy. "All here?" asked the host "I believe so," replied his wife. "Very well," he said. Then, turning to the entertainer he had engaged for the evening: "Hurry up and be funny, now. We're waiting to laugh."?Chicago Post. You Know Wliat You Are Taking When you take Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic because the formula is plainly printed on every bottle showing that it is simply Iron and Quinine in a tasteless form, No Cure, No Pay. 50c. The reason some women's hair changes to white so suddenly is that it has been that way a long time, only nobody elee was allowed to know it. I THE CAMEL'S HEAD. "Where the camel's head gt>es his body follows," says an Oriental proverb. It's the same way with disease. A small opening will give it an entrance and when disease once has a place in the body a large number of ills may follow it. The opening for disease is often found in a " weak" stomach. When the stomach is " weak" the body also becomes weak di^T'atUci^ the heart, liver, luags, kidneys >wm Golden Medical Disco v-\ j ery makes the weak > tlggk; stomach strong. It cure? diseases of the stomach IvB&\ and other organs of digestion and nutrition, fnsgg3-^ and so enables the body *? " to resist or throw off other diseases. Men and women who are sick are invited to consult Dr. Pierce, by letter, free, and so obtain without charge the opinion of a specialist on their ailments. All correspondence strictly confidential. Address Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y. "For the past two year# 1 have been a very tick woman." writes Mrs. Chesley. of 108 Woodland Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. "I tried medicines from doctors and to no avail. At last I decided to try Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. When I started I was all run-down and had a very unpleasant taste in my mouth. Was choked up, and at times k was very hard for me to breathe. I had severe headaches and cutting pains in my knee joint. Was so weak I could sot attend to my work nor walk up or down stairs without tiie assistance of my brother or some friend. I am now taking the fourth bottle, and am happy to say I feel like myself again. I can go up and down stairs and perform my duties as well as any one. Everything seems to be brighter, and I can assure you that life ia worth living-" Accept no substitute for " Golden Medical Discovery." There is nothing just as good for dyspepsia or debility. Biliousness is cured by the use of Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. To Baptist Women. m Miss Lois Baker, one of our faithful missionaries of Columbia, S. C., will be present at the Association, which will meet at R9d Bank church, Irene, S. C, on October 9ih and 10th, and will speak to the sisters on Saturday afternoon, the 10th, on Woman's Mission Work. We cordially invite one or more ladies from each / church to come and hear this estimable lady and trust that they will come. If any sister or brother desires to be met at Lexington station, write to either cf the undersigned. T. H. Willis ms, E. W. Burnett, 48 Irene, S. C. To Cure a Cold in One Say Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature is on each box 25e. T) A tun Via the Southern Railway to Columbia on Acoouut State A. and M. Fair. On account of above occasion the Southern Railway will sell tickets from all points in the State of South Carolina to Columbia, S. C., and return at the rate of one first class fare plus 75 cents, which includes one admission to the fa./ grounds. Tickets on sale daily October 2429 inclusive, and for trains scheduled to arrive in Columbia prior to noon of October 30cb, limited to return until November 2nd, 1903. For full information, schedules, etc., apply to any local agent of the company or R. W. Hunt, Division Passenger Agent, Charleston, S. C. Hog? Has a Dream. Washington, Oat. 2.?Friends of General Miles here this morning profees astonishment in the report that state officials and Democratic political leaders of Texas have persuaded Miles to become a resident of Texas and that he will take an active part in Democratic politics in the Lone Star state. He is said to be a special protege of ex Governor J. S. Hogg, who promises to make him governor of Texas, and possibly United States Senator. Scores of Texas Democrats more of less prominent are said to be in favor of Hogg's scheme. A Cure for Dyspepsia. I had Dyspepsia in its worst form and felt miserable most all the time. Did not enjoy eating until after I used Kodol Dyspepeia Cure which has completely cured me.?Mrs. W. W. Saylor, Hilliard, Pa. No appe tllCf iUFB Ul DblCUgUU) UCl IUUOUCDD) headache, constipation, bad breath, eour risings, indigestion, dyspepsia and all stomach troubles are quickly cured by the use of Kodol. Kodol represents the natural juices of digestion combined with the greatest known tonic and reconstructive properties. It cleanses, purifies and sweetens the stomach. Sold by all druggists. FOLEY5HONEMAR for childrent safe, sure* No opiates gNGINES BOILERS. Tank*. Stack*, Stand Pipes and Sheet-Ire* Work; Shafting. Pulleys, Gearing, Box**, Banger*, el*. Mill Csstlnr*. WCast every day; werk 200 hand*. MHBABD IRON WORKS * SUPPLY Of AUGUSTA, QSQAGIA. Jannary 27- ly Thousands Saved By *3 foil. MIES 19 HEM g This wonderful medicine posi-B Btively cures Consumption, Coughs I | Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, Pneu-S monia, Hay Fever, Pleurisy, La-| 1 Grippe, Hoirseness, Sore Throat, I I Croup and Whooping Cough. | | Every bcttle guaranteed. No I ICure. No Pay. Price 50c.&$I.I Trial bottle free. | SEWING MACHINES! Wheeler & Wilson No. 9 BALL BEARING Marvelously Light Running and Noisless, (a No. 100 spool cotton thread for a belt will run it). One-third faster; one + aaoiaw Vio n ai tt olintrln liiil U COOiCi IUQU OUJ OUUIUO machine. Save about ONE DAY IN THREE. A GRE\T FAVORITE WITH PRESS MAKERS. AND BECOMING MORE POPULAR ALL THE TIME. NEEDLES FOR ALL MACHINES. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. WORK GUARANTEED. ATTACHMENTS, SHUTTLES, ETC. In bringing Machines to be repaired it i3 only necessary to bring the head?Leave the table at home unless it needs repairing too. ORGANS. High Grade Farrand Organs. Before jou .buy call and see me. T. ZE3Z. 1804 MAIN ST., COLUMBIA, 8. C, April 1, 1903. 3m I! Alfred J. Fox J Life and Firej Insurance and! 1 ?! Real Estate; | Agent, 1 Lexington, S. C * i 1 ; Only First Class Companies Repre- j sented. j My companies are popular, strong I ; and reliable. No one can give yonr j business better attention; no one can ; | give you better protection; no one can ! give you better rates. Prompt and careful attention given to buying and selling Real Estate, j both town aDd country properties. ! Correspondence respectfuly solicited. 1 I DR. BAKER'S FEMALF REGULATOR A New Discovery for the J : Prevention and Cure of I Female Diseases. i It is o permonent cure for all Womb. Bladder and Urinary Diseases and Fcriale WeaKnesses. |jl | LcucorrhoeaorWhites.lrregular :||S and Painful Menstruation, Ac :||H Ladies will find it of special f.jij valueif taKenwith regularity du* l!i| rin9 Pregnancy or the Chonge :j| of Life. ^ | Price. SI.25. ii :ij ??PREPARED BIT DR.W. C.BAKER. | TIE LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN MED E3? UAivricrvtxxi An mix nsrxjiTsxx. ] GREENEVILLE. TENN. \ I ...77777777777... Dec. 7, 1903?Stop. ITHACA GUNS, PAUSES GUNS, SMITH GUNS, LEFEVER GUNS, WINCHESTER REPEATING SHOT GUNS. All kinds of Rifles aud Air Gnns. Shells loaded with the best black end smokeless Pow- . ders. Our $o Single Barrel Gans, 1*2 guage are the best out. They are bo ed for long distance shooting Hunting Coats. Cape Leggings, Shell Belts. Powder, Shot. . Wads, Caps, Cutlery, Phonographs and Records. Gun and Locksmith. NOTICE. We give a chance on an SS50 00 Automobilejwith each cash 50 cents purchase. Ask for them. u/ e ctichi itt PROPRIETOR. VT I IK 4 1 IkUbl I kj I 508 MAIN STREET. COLUMBIA, S. C. ONE CAR LOAD MITCHELL, ONE CAR LOAD VIRGINIA, ONE CAR LOAD THOMHILL WAGONS, * vv/NaI "WT /"V VI W* ft lr A TT/N"I1 ju.su amvcu. vvc ucm Uicuxc u attractive prices. Any size wagon wanted in stock. Come in and see us when in the city. T. B. AlfGHTRY & CO., Columbia, S. C. ^QroQmQ^69606969Q | WATCH THIS SPACE ? GO FOE YOUR BARGAINS IN CO ?s us I Fall and Winter Dry Seeds I - 88 gj NOTIONS, CLOTHING-, 82 S3 SHOES iilTD HATS, 88 Our Buyer is now in the Northern M Markets. 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