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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-08-17

wondered vaguely why she did not
scream aloud and tear her hair and
throw herself upon that prostrate body
In q passion of tears. entreaties and
accusations.
"He is not dead: he will revive" was
the low toned reply. deadly calm. 1T
is YOU who deserve death. not he. For
him l feel nothing but contempt: for
you he paused. shrugged his shoul-
ders with an expression which words
could not have conveyed.
"For me what" sue inquired calm
ly.
words. mere words" he responded
coldly determinations are useless.
will not indulge in them. This is the
first time since was boy that have
lost my temper | will not repeat the
experience. have u few words TO say
before this person revives. They will
be the last that you will ever hear me
utter"
"Say them; listen
II will arrange that al ample annui'
ty be paid to you. You may make your
own excuses for my absence. will
make none If the reasons for my de-
parturc are ever known. the knowledge
will come from you or from-him: not
from me. That is all.
He did not bcStOw Il glance upon the
silent form at his feet. His face had
regained its wunted calmnrSS: the fury
had gone from his eyes; there was only
pain there now.
The woman started toward him. Her
body moved. but not her feet. She
could not step across that mute barrier
that was stretched between them. but
her devouring eyes watched him While
he crossed the room TO the door and
reached out one hand TO open it.
Philip" she said.
He turned and faced her. He did
not reply. but waited for her to con-
tinue.
"I-I was about to aSk-nothtng.' she
finished haughtily. Pride conquered
all other impulses.
He inclined his head. opened the
door, crossed the threshold, rccloscd
the door and stood alone in the silent
hallway. For Il moment he hcsitatcd
Then he sighed. mounted the stairs and
entered q room on the second floor
where for many minutes he stood with
folded arms, gazing down upon the oc'
cupant of a canopied crib. upon Il rosy
smiling, sleeping baby girl. living
picture of personited Innocence. the
only living, human thing in which God
has permitted man to behold absolute
purity and goodness.
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hands clasped behind his back. up and
down. up and down. endlcsSly. cease
lessly. untiringly. his footsteps fall
ing with absolute precision, keeping
time like the ticking Of a clock
one, two, three. four, five, six. sew
en-. turn; one. two. three, four, FIVE.
six. seven. turn-hour after hour. Once
the baby awakened. and its little voice
murmu-ed. Mamma" and then tine
father went to the bedside. raises the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-08-17

cerning the arrangements for her in
come You will say that came here
with the child-omitting its name-that
left instructions with you and that |
went away again without telling you
where | should 50. You will instruct
her no further on any point whatever,
and to every other human being you
will be entirely silent"
At Z o'clock that evening, when the
st. Louis express rolled out Of the sta
ton of the Pennsylvania railroad, the
stateroom Of one of the Pullman sleep.
ers was occupied by a man who was
travelling alone with q little child
which nestled upon his shoulder In
happy content. and woman who no.
ticed the child and was attracted by
its beauty paused. pattcd its little
hands and remarked gently:
what n beautiful baby girl"
"My baby is a boy, madam" was the
calm reply. and thus was begun the
strange career of Lisle Maxwell.
TO BE CONTINUED.
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a
G7MAN and a woman faced each
IA other in the center OF a bril-
@ liantly lighted room. The wo'
(@SSl mans eyes were filled with
horror that was only half manifest
through the contempt and proud dis
dain with which her entire being seem
ed animate. Her form was erect. her
head was thrown back, and her right
hand clutched tightly the knotted lace
which covered her bosom. while the
left one hung loosely at her side. Her
ewes. dark, luminous and filled with
loathing. dread. anger aud defiance
were unfinchingly fixed upon the man
who confronted her. His features were
distorted with passion. His eyes
cleaned and glinted with Jealous rage
His forehead and cheeks were waxen
in hue. and his lips. Slightly parted and
bloodless. transformed what otherwise
might have been q smile into an ex-
preston Of ferocious triumph. He re-
turned her contemptuous stare with
one of suppressed but inaeXible hatred.
Between them. prone upon the floor,
senseless, inanimate, was the body OF
a man. apparently lifeless. 1t was q
mute but effectual barrier across which
neither dared to tread. There had been
no word spoken between the woman
and the man since the latter. unan-
&l, nd In0I
the blow which completed the tableau;
neither she nor the senseless man be-
tween them was aware Of his ap-
proach. Both had been oblivious to all
things save themselves. She was the
first to break the silence that followed
upon the assault.
"You have killed him." she said.
Her voice sounded strangely calm
and unfeeling, but it belied her. She
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NOT LIKE OTHER MEN.
BY Frederick Van Rensselaer, Dey,

Isrot Silcnce' "Ihe ee"'ltS Y
ola
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"sHE SHALL THINK AS y MAN AND Re AS
MAN"
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MAN and q woman faced each
other in the center Of a bril-
liantly lighted room. The wo'
mans eyes were filled with
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1901-07-26

On one occasion an NJ. r. OF n past
generation not noted for his habits OF
personal tidiness was visiting seaside
place, and one day while out In boat
with sailing party he wns swept over
board, but was happily rescued When
the excitement was over, q young fell
low rushed down into the cabin.
"By Jove." he exclaimed. we've
been having such nm exciting time on
deckp
"What II itr' asked everybody.
"Mr. Blank was washed overheard"
arm glad Of IT," snapped n fnstidiouH
matron.
Everybody was Mortified.
"Well, I am" she explained. Just
think OF that man being washed on
oard."--London Answers.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1901-07-26
How Painter Lawrence Got His start.

How Painter Lawrence Got His start.
Sir Thomas Lawrence was one OF the
great portrait painters In England. His
parents were poor. his father being a
country lnnkecper. One dry Lord
Shaftesbury's father and mother stop
ped NJ The inn, having their young son.
the future lord. with them. IN CONVEX.
satiOn the 'nnkeeper spoke Of the gen
lus OF his boy In drawing aud wished
them to test II by n picture OF their
son They usscnted. thinking TO graft.
fy n fathers pride. but not looking for
any evidence Of superior talent.
The boy came In modestly with chnlk
and piper and In II few minutes had
drawn n picture Of their son on which
the parents looked with wonder They
recognized the genius and promise Of
future greatness and bcfrIcndrd the
Joung artist. giving him the help need
ed to develop his wonderful gift
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1901-07-26

Paiut brushes, all sizes aud grades, ct low.
est prices, at Wilson's Drug Store.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1901-07-26

Neptune spoke quite sharply.
"What In the name Of all the gods ut
once" he demanded. ''is TINT man In
the diving bell hanging around here
fOrr'
The mermalds stammcred and hest
tated.
"If | catch him here again" "Ontln-
ued the angry god. II Will cut his mir"
The mermaIds knew that Neptune
was no barber and lost no time In
warning the stranger Of the dnngcr
which threatened his air pipe. New
York Marine Journal
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1901-07-26

She (petulantly)I don't see why you
should hesitate to get married on 49,.
900 year Papa says my gowns never
cost more than that.
He--I But, my darling. we must have
something 10 eat.
"Oh, Williaml Always thinking OF
your stomachH-Life.
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NO. s..

sympathy." said the old gentleman
but 1t Is really quite impossible"
He began to talk OF something else.
But Della asked him again. and In the
end he said that he had never been able
to refuse lady. That is just what |
think about Della. SO In the end we
wrote our names on piece OF paper.
and he accepted something for the fish
ermen, and just as he thanked us and
put the slip of paper back into his peck
ct the train drew up for Its first walt
1--WE stop here ten minutes" said the
old gentleman. Della said that she
should like IA cup of coffee. She glanced
up at the bag ON the rack as she left
the carriage.
"Oh, I'll look after your luggage"
said Colin McColin. ~ shan't get out"
''Thank you no much" said Della
very sweetly.
The buffet was nj the other end of
the platform. The coffee was not nice,
and II was very hot. but 1t Is not wise
to drink out of the saucer under the
whitening eyes of railway refresh
ment maid.
Resides" said Della, reading my
thoughts 49, besides, there's heaps Of
time"
You say So" retorted.
And, again." said Della. drinking
coffee IL an art"
Losing trains Is also an art" OBJ
served.
what an old silly you are!" said
Della. Didn't Mr.-Mr. Mac-what
was 1t, Jack"
"McColln." said |. IT'S not name
you could easily forget"
He said there was IL wait Of ten min
utes"
Lets hope he told the truth"
Jack" said Della, I'm sure there
never was such nice old man Men
are always SO dreadfully suspicious"
l swallowed my coffee desperately
1t was unpleasant and very hot. and 1t
burned my throat.
"Do hurry up" said to Della rather
lrrltably. 'or leave your coffee! We
shall certainly miss the train"
"Pm not going to be wasteful," said
Della. She grasped the handle Of the
cup courageously She was lifting II
| to her lips when a shout startled me,
and sprang through the swing doors
| just In time to see our end Of the train
moving rapidly by me. 7 'r 81 Z.
| tlcI. va. taling out OF the window
and waving his arms. He shouted as
he saw me standing at the doors
an put your bag down at the mex,
station" he cried. "The next station
he shouted from the distance.
Della came lelsurely on to the plat
form.
what hOrrid coffee that was" said
she aud waved her handkerchief IN
farewell to McColln. still leaning out
of the carriage window. How very
fortunate that he should be there to
look after the bag-my Jewels and air.
she finished In kind of gasp.
VERY lucky" said.
But somehow | began TO feel dubi
Gus.
There was 30 minutes before the
next train stopped at the station and
we could continue our journey. At the
next station | inquired after the bag
| but the officials AT the cloakrOom knew
nothing whatever Of the old gentleman
or the bag When ! explained this Ia
Della. ! am afraid that she lost her
temper for the second time that week
Men are 40 stupld!' said she after
some time. TO be taken In like that!
| I en.,t.,.l,,,I h.., IA,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1901-07-26
School huppliGS.

4 INVITE the attention OF Teachers, Schol-
ars, and the general public, to full line
Of fresh goods.
TABLETS, for Pen md Pencil, 10 variety;
Copy, Composition nud Exercise Books;
Lead, Slate and Colored Cray0n Pencils;
Inks, 10 all sizes and colors;
Wards, Writings, Cranes and Hurd's
fine Correspondence Paper aud Envelopes;
Legal, FOolscap and Bill Paper;
Blank Books 10 variety,
Al WILSON'S DRUG STORE,
Opposite the Court House,
sep 27-tf Rockville, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1901-07-26
THE DERELlCT.


THE DEREllCr.
Oh, I am the sovereign Of the seas
The despot Of the deep;
From pole to pole. where the breakers roll
My tossing realm doth sweep.
My creaking hulk lies logged. and low
wallow In the wave
When the tempest rails. my tattered sails
Flap forth requiem stave.
Yet the clipper. feet on snowy wing.
The liner, swift and strong.
The war dog gray on It's sullen way
Yield place when lurch along.
The captain and his cringing crew
Go white beneath the red
As roll near; they know the fear
OF Davy Jones' bed,
The flagship Of the graveyard feet
That haunts the salt highway.
ask no fee; right merrlly
l bring death and dismay.
M. W. Pool In New York Sun.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1901-07-26
ATTRACTIVE STOCK |
LOW PRICES!

VERY respectfully announce to my eus-
i toners and the public generally that my
stock of merchandise for the Spring and Sum
mer season of this year is larger and more
attractive than ever, consisting in Dry Goods,
Notions, Underwear, Hosiery, Gloves, Shoes,
Ready-to-wear Clothing for men and boys,
Hats, Earthenware, Glassware, Metal and
Glass Lamps, Hardware
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-01-11
nuIie and Plonrf.

The latest musical folly Ia that re-
Gently announced by Professor Hans
Tletgen. a German musical aavant He
has discovered plants that are sensi-
tive TO music. lie says he has a plant
that unfolds lis leaves when some one
begins playing. but closes them again
10 the music becomes dlasonant Some
plants. he afllrms. are stimulated by
pleasant hnrmonicS and symphony
will expedite the blossumlng OF a rose.
II Ia TO be hoped Professor Tictgon will
follow up his Investigations. II a sin
gle plant Is amenable to tho concord
OF sweet sounds q whole garden OF
plants should manifest the same pecu-
llarlty. provided there is music enough.
A brass band might be uscfully en-
ployed In oxpedltlng the products OF n
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-01-11
Europs'l IndalfrlaI cri4il.

The state department at Washington
Is advised by lis consults at some OF
the European trade cCnters that an
Industrial and financial crisis Is Inn
pending there. II indeed It has not ae-
tually begun. From Germany comes
the assertion that the wave OF indus
trial prosperity In Europe which has
steadily risen since 1895. has taken n
turn and begun TO rocedo;" that all
sigma point 10 crisls In Industrial
lines before two years have passed, and
that any political disturbance might
bring on the inevitable crash with ex-
tremo suddenneaa. In yerincatlon OF
these diseouragng predictions II is
pointed out that house rents and in
dustrlal stocks have begun 10 decline,
that factories are closing and that the
shipping interests and water material
industries are mailing the most Of the
South African ana Chinese disturb
anoes German students Of economies
analyEe tho situation as being tho re-
suit Of overproduotlon,
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-01-11

offered by Mr.. Lawson himself in com
petition In n Boston flower show. Then
various efforts were made TO capture
H. An ofer Of $1,000 for a stock plant
was made by tiigginbotham. OF Chi
cago Then came an oner Of $4,000
from New York firm for one half
the product OF the greenhouse at which
II was produced. MIR lawson raised
Mr.. Higglnbotham's offer by $1,000. or
81 600 FOR n single plant, 10 be given
to the city Of Boston for propagation
by the city forester provided It's name
be not changed and the right TO prop
agate II be given to no one else. Then,
the competition waxing warm, he made
his offer Of $4,000 for the whole out
put" or 5000 plants. II was the larg-
est price ever paid any variety OF
marketable flower
Mr.. Lawson Is said 10 be willing TO
pay as extrayagant a price for a win
ming yacht.
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and the various decisions sometimes
favored one side and sometimes the
other. but the final victory was won
tho monument commission took pos
session OF the site. and then began n
years fight. sometimes hand 10 hand.
In which the police several times took
part. Actual work on the site was be-
gun In August 1892. and on the tenth
OF the next month came the annlver-
sary OF Perry's victory. Now II was dis
covered suddenly that Perry's statue
had been neglected shamefully for 30
years. and the opponents OF the site
for the soldiers monument made n fine
outcry over the coming removal OF the
Perry monument. and Cleveland awoke
on the morning OF Sept. 10 TO find that
for the first time In 80 years the Perry
monument was decorated with flowers.
After every one had n good laugh over
this and II was thought that peace
had been restored w. d. Hoyt OF Man
chester. N. H.. who owned property on
the square. sought 10 enioin the com
mission IRON putting up the monu-
ment on the ground. as in the recent
New York case. that II would cut on
his light and air, and he was defeated
speedily and In the spring OF 1893
work was resumed and carried on so
expedltiously that on July 4. 1885, the
monument was dedicated. The legal
fight had cost the city $4,000.
Indianapolis Has me Finer.
The first appropriation for the mon
ument In Indianapolis was made I'm
1887. Early in the following year the
commissioners selected from among 20
designs for the monument that sub
mltted by Bruno Schmidt OF Berlin.
Work began that year, and in August.
1859. the corner stone was laid. The
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-01-11

II the plans OF Thomas W. Lawson
10 have Boston represented In the trial
races TO pick defender for the Amer
teas Cup are successful. and II the hos
ton boat Is selected Tor the honor. II
will be Tom Of Boston against Tom OF
London: copper against tea. Boston
brains and New England seamanshlp
against similar British products.
Although he does not say so In so
many words Mr.. Lawson hints that he
win have the assistance and advice Of
that successful veteran Of cup defense
history. General Charles J. Paine. OF
Boston. owner In whole or In part
OF the Puritan. Maynowcr and Volun-
teer.
The makeup Of the crew has not
been settled beyond the skipper. and
Mr.. Lawson hints that notable college
athletes win have places In the crew.
but this may be changed as the pro-
gramme evolves Mr.. Lawsons desire
to have the yacht sailed by New Eng
ianders, from Watson down. with a
sprinkling OF amateurs Ia In line with
his desire to make the boat thoroughly
Representative Of that section OF the
country that has led the world In
yachting for years
There win be no secrecy about the
Boston boat. She will not be built In
a tightly closed shed and launched In
'petticoats, as was the Columbia
Neither will Il be given out that she
is to be bulh by one Arm. while an
other is socially at work upon her
The public wsn be at liberty to inspec
her at all STAGES, and invitations viii
be Issued to DO members OF the syn
dictate controlling the New York boa
and to the Hereshoffs to attend tn
launching Of lie Boston yacht
From now On ali. those connecte'
with the hwsnG OF the boat vii
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-01-11

hustle. Designer crowninshiold gave
an order last week for the model, that
is the little wooden Image 10 exact
scale OF the new boat. When this has
been passed upon by the Advisory
board II will be reduced to blue prints
and tho work OF drawing each frame
and part to scale will be begun.
Mr.. Lawson is a New Highlander by
birth and Southorner by descent. He
is in line from John Lawson. FIRST sur
veyor- general Of North Carolina in the
province period. who came over from
England In or about 100. roamed
about the country In the pursuit OF his
calling. came much In contact with the
Indians and wrote book on the Car
olinas, which was published in Lon
don. Three OF Mr., Lawson's uncles
were Episcopal clergymen, and he was
reared in the Episcopal faith.
Mr.. Lawsons love OF flowers and
knowledge OF them IL one OF his nota-
BILE characteristics. The story OF his
100000 pink" has travelled the coun-
try. For four years before this partic-
ular carnatlon flower, Mr. Lawson was
the purchaser OF all that were grown.
buying for his wife FIRST when she was
an invalid. Upon her recovery It was
used largely in dinner table decora-
lions, and In vases In their several
homes. At length, out OF compliment
to his wife. It was given her name
"the Mrs Thomas W. Lawson pink"
Then the new flower won a silver cup.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-01-11

in turn connected by power applying
crank 10 crank on a gear or sprocket
wheel. IL aims not only to strengthen
the principal muscles of the body in the
best and most natural way, but also
to bring them into action at one time,
so that the heart and lungs Will set
plenty OF work to do without fear OF
oyerexertion or strain. Every move
ment OF the feet, arms. trunk and legs
add to the propelllng force; the exer-
else is pleasant and enjoyable. and the
muscles OF the operator may be used
simultaneously or relaxed at Will In
addition to these qualities the machine
acts especially on the back waist and
abdominal regions, which boom the
weak points OF the American people,
and does away with round shoulders
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-01-11

or the nations four great monu-
ments TO the northern soldiers Of the
civil war. New York has two-or.
rather, II will have upon tho compile
lion Of the Temple OF Fame on River
side Drive. the corner stone Of which
was laid the other day In that city.
The other memorial is the beautiful
arch at the Plaza entrance to Prospect
Park In Brooklyn. This cost the old
city OF Brooklyn $3.50. 900. while New
York's monument will cost $3.50. 900.
Cleveland has n soldiers monument.
the actual cost OF which was s2i0. 900.
though legal fights over the site. etc.
brought the total cost up $40 900 more.
81 ,nost and most costly OF all Is the
49, Ig shaft which Indiana has lust
80 ieted In her capital city OF In
- hpolis. and which cost tho state
The present site OF New York's
monument is the fourth which has
been agreed upon.
CicOeiand Monument.
SleNeIanu passed through n longer
md bitter fight before Cuyahoga coun-
TVS monument was erected and dedI-
Gated. The project was preached frat
in 1879, and the site suggested was the
center OF the Public Square or Monu-
mental Park. For eight years the idea
OF civil war monument langulshed.
and In 1887 the project was revived by
the choice OF the southeast section OF
the square, which necossltated the re-
moyal OF Commodore Porry's monu-
ment The men of the q. A. r. and
the county commissioners who had
control OF the public parks couldn't
agree on the site or upon the designs
for the monument and It's erection. The
controversy was taken into tho courts,
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-01-11

DR.. Dudley Allen Sargent, director OF
the gymnasium at Harvard university.
has just brought before the scientific
world q strength machine which en-
bodies In an intricate and wonderful
manner all the forms of exercise which
90 to the highest development of man.
The machine is called an inomotor. 1t
mas as yet been seen by only a few
physical experts, but by them II is pro-
nodnced a wonderful machine,
DR.. Sargent worked on his invention
four years. and he feels that In II he
has a plan OF exercise and develop
nent which win reyolutionize gynnas-
ium work. The machine Is described
best as pair OF levers connected by
Tour adjustable rods with a sliding
seat and sliding footrest, which are