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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19
Benuty Is Blood Deep.

Clean blood means clean skin. Nc
beauty without it. Cascarets; Candy Cathar.
tic olean your blood and keep 1t clean; by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving oil i'm
purities from the body. Begin to-day to
Danish plmples, boils. blotches, blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19
HES d Temple Of serpents.

Dahomey, is celebrated for its tenn,
pie OF serpents, long building, ii
which the priests keep upward o.
1000 serpents Of all sizes, which the!
feed with birds and frogs broughs tt
them DIS offerings by the natives.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19
Dihe ON the Streets.

Public ovens ate established on
most of the residential streets Of Jap.
anese cities, where people can have
their dinners and slippers cooked fol
them at trifing expense,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

learn that there is Mt least one dreaded dis,
ease that science has been able to cure in all
its stayes,a and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrll
Cure Is the only positive cure now known to
thc medical fraternity. Catarrh being CON:
stItutional disease. requires constitutional
treatment. HALLS Catarrh Cnre is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system, thereby destroy
ing the foundation Of the disease. and giving
stitution and assisting nature in doing its
work. The propretors have so much faith in
its curative powers taat they offer One Hun
dred Dollars for any case that 1t falls to cure.
Send for list of testimonials. Address
FL. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, 0.
Co15 NV nruOpfctc T5c
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

relish it. Usually this means that the
grass must be cut before 1t has
headed. To many this may seem like
inviting waste, for the crop certainly
would not weigh as much per acre;
but on the other hand all that is eut
is nutfimsnt II is doubtful If the
plants add anything more after this
period that is ut all benefcial.--Hays
rnokaf>
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19
DiSpracad,

Perry Patettic-I don't see how you
kin dispute corn bein' the greatest
product of the earth when you know
what good old booze it makes.
Wayworn Watson Il admit the
booze, but this here paper says they
also are maxim soap of it nowadays
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19
,re,, from a scatseid.
From tha Rerald, Waterto,on, N. q.

John Young, Of lie Roy, N: Y. is ia yeal
old, and is we'll known In that and neigh
boring towns. While putting some weather
boards On d barn; standing On scaffold
twenty-five fest from the ground; he felt
dizzy, lost his balance and fell to the ground.
The eide of bis face, arm and one entire side
Of his body, On which he struck, we're badly
bruised. Picked DIP and carried to the
house, he was under doctors care for sew
efal weeks: The doctor finally cane ID the
Conclusion that His patient had received a
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19
!: FOR VOMAN'S BENEFIT.
The oueen Knows Her Botany.

Queen Wilhelmina of Holland Is
enthusiastic on horticulture, and
knows her botany we'll. Her favcrite
flower is the tulip, and the royal gar
deners make efforts to keep these
flowers in bloom all the year round.
There is one special variety of tulip
called "Queen Wilhelmina," of which
she is particularly fond. 1t is bril-.
liant orange, with Aame-celered
stripes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19
Good Appetite Secured.

B1inks lat the ferry)-Hello, Jinks
where have you been?.
Jinks-Been, spending couple oi
weeks iii the country. Got board on Q
farm for SIS d week.
Biinks-Y You don't say SO. How dc
you feels
Jinks-T'm hungry as a bear.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19
The Growth of Socialism.

Itts argued by deep thinkers that the growth
of socialism is due to the large standing
armies Of the world, in which mon are often
made to enlist against their will, and thus
become discontented with existing condi-
lions. The growth OF a stronger race OF peo-
Pile is due to the largo sale of Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters, which is the best medicine for
costiyeness, dyspepsia, fever, ague and all
nervous troubles. Try one bottle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19
pou,t tob,ceo su,t and Smoke Your Iife Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. full OF life, nerve and vigor, take MOTTO
Bac, the wdnder-worket, that mates weak men
strong. All druggists soc or 81. Cure guaran.
teed. Booklet ind sample free. ADDRESS
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New SorA
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

Fires can be kindled automatically by n new
apparatus consisting of lamp placed under
tho fire-boS and carrying wick -tu be holding
spring striker released BY the mechanism.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

stroke OF par-
d ly 8 l 8 and
" as beyond
medical aid.
He could not
use one atm,
or turn over
, In bed:
| One day.
y b lie lying
Ou ZIG pON,
he read 6f a
case 8 o nd e
thing like his
: having been
ured with
DR.: Williams
Dtpty pi q
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

Fits permanently cured No fits or nervous
moss after first days use of DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer 81 trial bottle and treatise free.
Dr. r. Il. KLINE, Ltd, 831 Arch St., Phila., Pa.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

Piso's Cure Is wonderful Cough Medicine.
Mrs. W. P1cKERT. Van Siclen and Blake
Ayes, Brooklyn, n. Y, Oct. %. 1894.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

The area of Cuba is about 1000 square
miles, exclusive of the Isle Of Pines, due
south of Havana province.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

Lyon & Cos "Pick Leaf" Smoking Tobncco
stands unriYalled for purity and flavor. Made
from the purest, ripest and sweetest Tobacco
II will pleaso YOU Try it
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

Mrs. wlnslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. softens the gums. reduces infamms-
.tion. nlIays pain cures wind collie. 25c. bottle
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

The average speed of n carrier pigeon IN
calm weather is ], ,la0' 0'yards per minute.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy CnthartIc. cure constlpa forever.
l0c, CSC. IfC. C. c. fail. druggists refund money.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

The finest soap manufactured Is made by a
fatty substance produced from grasshoppers'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

or ss cities In the United States with over
100, 900 inhabitants, Omaha Is the healthiest.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascaress Candy Cathartic. 1oc or 2oo.
IfC. C. C. foil TO cure, druggists refund money.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

/. Frenchman estimates that thero ,afe 4
tho world about 10, 600 first-class libraries.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19
Slight Difference.

a mistake which caused a ripple Of
amusement to run through western
courtroom was made by an absent
minded judge.
He had to pass sentence upon a
highwayman; after stating clearly the
disgrace which the man had brought
upon relatives and friends by his law
less and dishonest life, the judge said:
sAnd is CONSIDERATION of these many
oTenses against the law committed by
You, you are hereby discharged"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

She--What is meant by the saying
that man is convalescent? He
That he has outwitted his doctor, I
suppose. Topeka Capital.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19
s1oo Reward. 500.

The Royal Scots and Kings own Scottish
Borderers are to be adorned with the shake
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

TO Cure u Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund money if 1t fails to cure. 2oc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

And very LOW PRICES. Large stock. Also
PIPE, VALVES and FITTIEGS, ES-
lombard Iron Works & Supply Co.,
AUGUSTA. Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-10-19

yxTANTED--Case Of bad health that B. RtPsHN.s
w viii mot benefit. Send cts to Etpans ChemiSsai
Co.. NewYork, for 10 samples and looo testimonials.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-02-17
DON'T REPROVE AT BEDTIME.

To send the children happy to bed
should he one Of the mothers first
desires. No little one should dread the
bed time hour, nor fear the dark, nor
be allowed to go TO rest under sense
of disgrace or alienation from house
hold love. Whatever the chlld's day
time naughtncss may have been, al
night he should be forgiven and 90 to
rest with his mothers kiss on his lips,
and her tender voice in his ears.
Hardly anything can be worse for
a young child than to be scoldeded or
punished at bed time. The mother
does well TO be little blind at some
things, remembering that good deal
of childish culpablllty IS superficial
only, and washes off almost as easily
as does the dirt which the evening bath
removes from the skin.
The main thing with children is to
have them we'll started with good
principles, which they will carry
through life Obedience, truth,
usefulness, purity, are essentials, ana
these can be lovingly cultivated, and
will flourish in the right atmosphere.
When the nursery brood is undressed
and in bed, the lights turned low, the
room quiet tor the night, the mother,
or nurse, or elder sister, or the kind
auntic, who is still found in some for
tunate homes, should have little fund
of stories on which TO draw for the
small listeners pleasure before they
embark on the train for dreamland.
Imagination is very active in little
Children, and occasionally one meets a
mother who does not understand the
child's world, having forgotten her
own early days and their illusion, or
who is afraid that fancies and imageries
will lead her child into deceit. While
the most exact and rigid truthfulness
should be practiced in our dealings
with children, and they themselves
should be taught to shun equivocation
and every form of lying, still we need
not fear to let imab nation give them
pleasure.
They early learn to discriminate be
tween the false and the true-Or per
haps 1t would be better to say they
learn to find the truth wrapped in the
husk of the story. The same stories
with variations, have in all ages and
chimes, been taught to children, and
they have their origin in the needs and
heart of the race. Children thrive on
stories, and are the better able to grasp
other literature if early fed on these
Philadelphia Times.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-02-17
MOTHERS FRIEND

allayS Nervousness, and so assists
Nature that the change goes for
ward in an easy manner, without
such violent protest in the way of
Nausea, Headache, Etc. Gloomy
forebodings yield to cheerful and
hopeful anticipations-she passes
through the ordeal quickly and
without pain-is left strong and
vigorous and enabled to joyously
perform the high and holy duties
now devolved upon her. Safety
to life of both is assured by the
use of "Mother's Friend" and
the time of recovery shortened.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-02-17
Happy Love.

While they sat before the fire,
Nothing more did he desire,
Than to get little higher
If lie could.
And his heart beat high and higher,
And her look grew shy and shyer,
When he sidled up close by her,
AS he could.
Then he ventured to inquire
If her sister Jane Maria,
And her mother and her sire,
We're quite we'll.
And from time to time he'd eye her,
As though he would like to buy her,
And his bashfulness was dire,
For a spell.
Then his husky throat gr ew dryer
When he told her that the Squire
To himself would gladly tie her
If She would.
Might he now 90 ask her sire
And he thought he would expire
When she said to his desire
That be could
Tile BurLlngt0H UGlrkey'
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-02-17
Phil 4. Thomas, Henderson, n. c.
Job Type For Sale.

We have lotof second hand display
Job type which will be sold at bargain
Here is a good opportunity for publish.
ers in need OF such stock to better equip
their Office at small expense. Most OF it
is in good condition and very servicea-
bic. Send for specimen sheet, select what
you think you could use to advantage
and make us an offer
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-02-17
BARNEY BARNATO'S Will.
HEIRS OF THE MINING KING
ENRICHED FOR LIFE.

His Real Name Was Barnett Isaacs,
but He Called Himself Barnett
Isaacs BarnatO-BOrn in England,
He EmigratSd to South Africa Mt
the Age of Twenty, in 1871, and
Laid the Foundation of His Co
IOssal Fortune.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-02-17

Mr. Barnett Isaacs. commonly known
as Barnett Isaacs BarnatO, Of Jo-
hannesburg, and of the firm Of Barnato
Bros, fnanciers, at 10 and II Austin
friars formerly of Diapers gardens
and of Kimberley. who died a. sea near
Funchal on June IA, aged A. has left
personal estate to the value of nearly
IS, 900 coo.
By his will the testator bequeathed
to the children of his sister, Elizabeth
Nathan. and Of his sister, Sarah Rant
zan. So 900 each, and he charged his
share of the partnership business OF
Rarnato Bros. with the payment OF
S., 900 year to his nephew, Isaac Joel.
and s. 900 a year to his nephew, Solo
mon Joel.
Conditional LeEacies.
He made provision also by his will
for his sisters, but all these requests
and annuities were to be revoked IN
the event of the death of his brother
Henry in his lifetime. as his brother
had also by his will made like provis-
ion for their relations.
The late Mr.. Isaacs bequeathed sl25,-
900 in trust for his niece Lille, daugh-
ter Of his said brother Henry. and he
beuueathed to his daughter, Leah
Primrose Isaacs. s125, 0G0, and upon
trusts for her 81, $50 600 He bequeathed
also upon trusts for his two sons $l.-
25O COO each, and he bequeathed to his
wife, Mrs. Fanny Isaacs, $4,000 and a
life annuity Of $4,000
Residue to His Brother.
Mrs. Isaacs is also to have an allow
ance in respect Of each of the testator 8
children. and he left all the residue OF
his property, including his share and
interest in the partnership business OF
Barnato Bros. to his said brother and
his nephew, Woolf Joel.
An affidavit attached to Mr.. Bar
nato's will is to the effect that the tes-
tator was born of English parents at
Roper's Buildings, Aldgate, and that he
left England at the age Of about 20
wears. in 1871. A further affidavit by
Mr.. James Weston Leonard is that the
will is valid by the laws Of the South
African Republic. The late Mr.. Bar
nato's domicile was in Johannesburg.
L
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-02-17
The DANGER

to which the Expectant Mother is
exposed and the foreboding and
dread with which she looks for
ward to the hour of woman's
severest trial is appreciated by but
few. All effort should be made
to smooth these rugged places
in life's pathway for her, ere she
DRESSES to her bosom her babe.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-02-17

81 know one lady, the mother of three
children, who suffered greatly in the
birth of each, who obtained bottle Of
Mothers Friend of me before her
fourth confinement, and was relieved
quickly and easily. All agree that their
labor was shorter and less painful"
JOHN G. PoLHILL, Macon, Ga.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-02-17

1t is frequently desired to haul to
market or from the garden or field a
load of bulky but light produce, such
as cabbages, squashes, etc. The ordina
ry farm wagon will not hold half per
haps that the team could haul In such
Il case the Continuance shown i'll the cut
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-02-17

Professor Dolbear says that what is
called stupidity is simply the indica-
ton that certain brain area is not
properly nourished or is without COM
munication with the nerve fibres.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-02-17
BuCklen'S ArniCa SalVe.

The best saIve III the world for cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed TO give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price % cents per box.
For sale by Melville Dorsey, druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-02-17

$l.OO PER BOTTLE at all Drug Stores,
or sent by mail on receipt Of price.
nnnKS Containing invaluable information Of
CnrE interest to all women, will be sent to
fheE any address upon application, by
Tue BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO., ATLANTA, Ga.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-02-17

Some "horrid brute has discover
ed that the difference between a
woman and an umbrella is that there
are times when you can shut up an
umbrella.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-02-17

A BOSTON editor announces that
"starwberrles are in our midst at S2.5o
a quart" "Our midst" will not re-
ceive many of them at that price.
Orange { Ta) Obserrer
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-02-17

CONVENIENT AEKANGEMENT.
here reproduced from American Garden
ing will be found very useful. 1t is Il
strong but light frame made of size
and shape to set into the body Of the
farm wagon, occupying the whole
space. The back CAN be arranged to let
down on hinges if desired for conven-
fence III unloading.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-02-17

The biggest fool in the world is
dead He told his mother law she
lied. She did it with her little skillet.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-02-17

ECONOMY in taking Hoods Sar-
= saparilla, because 100 doses one
dollar" is peculiar to and true only OF
the One True BLOOD Purifier.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-02-17

A monument has never been put up
for Adam, and yet he was the man o..
all men.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-02-17

The ordinary life of locomotive is
thirty years. No doubt it would live
much longer if it didn't smoke SO
much
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-02-17

y paragraphist has written a song
entitled "Hug Me to Death, Darling"
It's intended for a duet and no audience
If il is success it will be a tight
squeeze.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-02-17

The earth is a big revolver and Bob
Ingersoll thinks he is one Of the
cartridges.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-02-17
Executors Notice.

HAVING QUALIFIED AS ENECU-
I1tor of the last will and testament Of
Mrs. Isabella NJ. Harris, deceased. late of
Vance county, n. g.. this is to notify all
persons having claims against the estate OF
the said deceased to exhibit them to the
undersigned or his attorney, on or before
the nth day of January. A. d., 1899, or
this notice will be pleaded in bar of their
recovery All persons indebted to said
estate will please make prompt settle
ment.
c. l.. whitaker, EXector
of Isabella NJ. Harris, dec d.
Hendel son, n. c., Jan. 18th, 1898.
Andrew J. Harris, Attorney.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-02-17
HOW'S ThiSc

We offer one hundred dollars reward
Tor any case of catarrh that cannot be
cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY Il co, propr'S,
Toledo, Ohio.
We the undersigned have known F. }.
Cheney for the last - years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in III all business
transactions. and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm
West n TruaX, wholesale druggists, To-
ledO, Ohio.
Walding, kinnaI X Marvin, wholesale
druggists, Toledo. Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price, 15 cents per
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-02-17

a young man IN pressing his own
suit frequently wrinkles his girls.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-02-17

"Whom can We trust is the black
type inquiry Of an exchange. 1t is of
no consequence. Whom can we in
duce to trust us?' is the soul agonizer.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-02-17

M ERlT is what has given Hoods
w Sarsaparilla the largest sales in
the world and enables it to accomplish
thousands of wonderful CURES,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-02-17

For Tickets, Sleepers, etc, apply to
MURRAY FORBES, Travelling Passenger Agt
Portsmouth, Va.
St John, Vice President and Gen. Mgr
Y. E. McBee, General Superintendent
ii. w. B. Glover, Traffic Manager
Il. j. Anderson, Gen. Pass. ACT.
General Offices: Portsmouth, Va
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-02-17

Sell your Tobacco at the House and Market which Pays You the Most Clear Money!
h o W the largest and best equipped warehouse this other
ana 3 wei Lighted floor experienced help and polite comfortable
Of
future conduct will be- Strict
The herald., 1898-12-24
OUvCUyu HUN UVNlU BALLARD.
QEfYd3Xs1ElsE EYrIIHY5IZY2s1

Paris, shows substantial evidence of pros
perity, having just purchased for $4,000
eighty acres of good land adjoining the
Gowdy homestead in Posey township, Rush
county. He now owns 400 acres. Mr.. Cow
dy's career began in Posey township, his
first office being that of township commit
teeman.
A button cut from the coat worn by Cen
eral Shafter after the Santiago campaign
was recently raffled off at charity bazar
held at Wichita, Kan, and 250 chances were
sold at cents each. BY curious coinci-
dence the button was won by Miss Mar
jorie Knorr, the girl who had solicited Cen
eral Shafter to send it to the bazar.
Mrs. Munkacsy has moved from Paris to
Cologne, so as to be nearer her husband, who
is stili being treated in an asylum at Bonn.
Munkacsy continues in much the same con-
diton. Lately he painted very good por-
trait of himself before the glass and sent il
to his wife, with letter written half in
French, half in German. Between his at
taoks of insanity he is able to talk quite
nationally.
Senator Simon Of Oregon is the smallest
man in the senate His diminutive size is all
the more remarkable when it is remembered
that the statesmen who have represented
Oregon in the past have all been OF large
stature. Senator Dolph was over 6 feet tall,
ex-senator Mitchell is wellbult and Con-
gresham Ellis is as tall and straight as q
pine. He reached Oregon when he was only
years old and has at least fgurativeIy
grown up with the west.