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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-04-04

the front steps of the burning house
A fireman dashed after him, but was
driven back by a sheet of fame. Page
was inside. He'll get nothing but
death there was the thought weighing
on every heart. 1t seemed an age, but
it probably wasn't forty seconds be-
fore out from the shrouding smoke and
leaping flame the bibliophile appeared
holding a little book tightly to his
breast. His hair and clothing were
ablazp and he was frightfully burned.
THE firemen picked up Old Page
tenderIy and carried him to an ambu-
lance. He held tight the volume he
had saved. I have got the Voltaire,'
he said, and despite the feebleness of
his voice there was a ring Of triumph
in it. They took him to the hospital
and did what they could for him, but
he had inhaled fame, and death was
only a question Of a few days. They
thought he was unconscious at one
time, and one OF the nurses attempted
to remove the book which Page had
saved from the flames. Fiercely he
said, Leave it.
NThen with a sort of renewed
strength he lifted the volume and
opened it. He stared at it almost
blankly for a minute, and then an as
constituent came into his face I do
not know whether Page, bibliophilo
and atheist, saw the hand Of God in it
OF not, but the book that he had saved
at the cost Of his own life, but let me
say to the salvation Of his soul, was
not rare edition Of Voltaire, but a
cheap copy Of the priceless Gospel Of
Jesus Christ.
Suffering as he was, he read the
book for the first time in his life and
believed. l baptized him one hour be-
fore he died. He called in all his
atheist friends to witness The sacra-
ment. 0, yes, Old Page had the cour-
age of his convictions. Edward 8.
Clark, in the Chicago Record Herald.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-04-04

l6H HERE was a man. said
the skeptic, who was
seated in front Of the
6 open fire at the club
gho had the courage Of his convic-
gns. There was no scare in him even
hen death becEoned and finally
ipped him."
Yes, assented the halfway skep-
I at the other side of the fireplace.
Dld Page was certainly consistent
heist, l did not hear anything about
s death bed, but l suppose he died
the spirit in which he lived. He
as built that way"
a man with an ascetic face and
ith a coat of clerical cut stood be-
reen the speakers. He is the rector
a little Episcopal church slowed
way in a poverty-stricken district Of
city. He is a club member and
owes in the smart set when he isn't
orking away in the slums. The
mart set and the club get about one
nth Of his time, though, as he often
nfesses, he believes that they stand
\ sharper need of missionary work
an do most of the dwellers in the dis
let IN which he casts nine-tenths Of
S lot.
you say, Nelson" said the rector,
dressing the first speaker, chat Old
age at death had the courage of his
nvictions. You never said a truer
ord in your life; he did have. l know
mething about it, because the hospi-
! where he died is in my district and
my daily visiting list. Neither Of
)u has lived here very long and don't
how the whole story of Pages life.
know all about it.
you see, Old Page was a bibliophile
ON the day he first saw the letter A
his picture alphabet as a baby. The
an was actually book crazy. Some
the first books that he read and
we'd were agnostic in tendency. This
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-04-04

An interesting gift has been added
to the Musee d'Armee, Paris. In five
great cases are placed 10000 figures
of soldiers, about two inches high, all
branches of the army being represent
ed with the utmost exactitude regard
ing uniform and arms The toy army,
marching past Napoleon, has Tor set
ting a village with the popIlace in the
street cheering the soldiers. This pic
turesque work occupied The lifetime Of
an old Alsatian who fought under the
Little Corporal"
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-04-04
|. FARM TOPICS
YenIIInIIon 81 ~ .InlIa-.

Ventilation Of the stables Is im-
portant but how TO yentilate without
creating draughts Of air IS really a
problem to solve. The first thing TO
consider IS to keep the cold out; yet
the afr that comes IN during midwin-
ter Is often very cold. An excellent
plan Is to have the stalls roomy, opon
the doors and windows during the
warm portion Of the day, and close
them at night The draughts along
the floors Will be partly prevented 10y
abundant bedding All stables should
be whitewashed and made as light as
possible.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-04-04
Fowls in winter.

Two things are positively necessary
to the proper wintering of fowls in
confinement. One is proper and sufi-
cient food and the other proper ven
tilation.
Corn may be considered the staple
food, although a variety Of grain, as
wheat screenings, oats, buckwheat,
etc, is highly relished.
Especially is cooked food, such as
turnips or potatoes, mashed with meal
and fed warm, advantageous on cold,
frosty mornings.
Besides this, give some vegetable
food, as cabbage, turnips tops and
mangels, for which purpose a supply
should have been laid in in the fall,
and If eggs are expected do not neglect
feeding some meat scraps or bones,
clam or oyster shells, broken up, for
eggshell material
Ventilation of the hen house, when
fowls are not allowed to run out, must
be given every day where necessary. It
is a wise precaution against many of
the diseases fowls are heir to, yet care
must he taken not to have 4 draught
of wind upon the fowls, especially
when on the perches.
1t is often the case that fowls are
OvercrOwded, even In winter, and the
constant inhaling Of impurities in the
air makes the system more susceptible
to dlsease.-PoultTyman.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-04-04
HungarY,s Big Towns.

hungary has eleven towns Of rocco
inhabitant or more, according to the
recent census. Budapest has 732, 600,
Szegedin 100000, Maria Theresiopol
81 600, Debreczin $1,000, Presburg g.,
600. Hodmerovasarhely 61,OOO. Keis-
kemet $1,000, Arad $4,000, Temesvar
$4,000, Groswardein and Klausenburg
$4,000 each. Agram, in Croatia, has
CT 600 Inhabitants.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-04-04
A Cair-Weaninr DEVICE.

1t is sometimes a difficult task e
wean calves, for some OF them win
persistently suck the old COW at every
opportunity. A device to break up the
habit may be made of a board an inch
thick, making the dimensions to suit
the head Of the calf. The sides should
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-04-04

.poel sang in lofty strains.
'oo.almlng faith he did not know;
measure was a i0ultloss one.
" ilnes were splendid in their Cow:
'hey that read forgot the words.
Il ses3heed az what he had 20 say,
4 leit the poet all unknown
Faihiy preach and fret away.
rustic all uncouth, untaught.
y hmpng measures, sang o song
sons q iaith, full from his heart.
ana heard 10 echoed by the thronr.
n INES were rough, but truth wa.
wrought
Within the fabric Of his rhyme.
.nn,efeiore the world agreed to make
Inc singer and bis song sublime.
IS. r. Kiser.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-04-04

when. soon after This. Frederick
breothed his last, It was found that
he had left the major part of hls for
tune. either 10 Henry directly or TO
Empress Frederick, In trust for this,
his fav0rite son.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-04-04

be cut out so that the eyes of the calf
will not be INSTRUCTED when the board
rests against it's face. Holes are bored
in the board and straps run through
them in such a manner that they may
be fastened to the halter worn by the
calf
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-04-04

7 HERE was a man." said
the skeptic, who was
seated in front Of the
omen fire af tbo oluh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-26
Rules Of Diet.
From the Woman's Home Comnsn,on

FROM the Womans Home Companion.
l. Plenty Of water. but not too much at
any one time, especially not with meals.
& Plenty of fruit. 3. No drugs, excent
small quantities Of tea, coffee and choco-
late, and spices for flavor, not for physio-
logic effect 4. No putref1ed meat very
little meat prepared by frying or double
cooking, small quantities at not more than
two meals daily. 5. Thorough mastication,
ieisurely habits at the table. 6. No eating
between meals. Liquids that require diges-
ton, like milk, ice cream (Which melts dur
ing the process of swallowing), ETC., come
under this head. T. No alteration of absti-
nence and excess. Use candy, fruits, des-
serts. etc, in moderation at the end of
meals. 8: No overlooking Of the stomach
at any time. 8. No etiquette which forces
one to eat improper foods. If pie is served.
leave the bottom crust without apology
Treat similar foods likewise. 10. Arrange
your meals SO that you can enjoy them
Don't try to eat hearty breakfast SO early
that your stomach Is not awake Have
your heartiest meal at noon or in the even
ing. Don't imagine that you can grow
strong on foods that you dislike Better
fried ham and chocolate cake with a good
appetite than health cereal with milk and
disgust.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-26

in all the changing colors of the flower
garden. The tinted zones were peopled
with fairy forms of loneliness. and vibrated
with every harmony. Odors heavy and
fragrance delightful waited the dreamer
along as in cloud of incense.
But the Illustrations! Surrounding the
page We're pictures wreathed like unto
those of Dore in a transport of bliss; on
each side and across the page in spirals
upward they curled to the very center of
the top. and there ended lowering over a
cup of the magic tea
Sweating terror, Mac turned TO the
11mes. The fact-recording Groves accu-
rate as photograph, spoke prosaically of
Mr., kilborn, the shipbuilder, from Cal
cutta. The only teas noticeable IN Grove s
account We're those from the printing case.
Groves report dweIt only on chips spliu-
tiers, maSts and keelS.
Five minutes ahead of time-but secretly
holding his head his shoulders with
both hands-Mac ventured into the Record
office
Martin regarded him with soul extract
ing gaze which Mac returned with a guile
lessnesS truly artistic
"Aheml Mac-e'r-your story this morn
ing doesn't seem to agree with that of the
Times"
That 500" asked Mac with sudden liter
est. Where is the Times-Ah. yes He
ran his eye down the mild little half COL
umn as if he did not know every word of
1t. U-um! They seem to have missed
the story altogether" Mac could feel Mar
never quailed.
Mac. this story has been ordered sent
to New York-frOm there to Europe; it'll
be translated into all kinds of heathe
lingo. Straight? Is it,
For a moment Mac hesitated. He felt
the edge of the executive ak just on the
edge of his collar; he was sorely tempted
to lie out of it. but all he said was rather
puZzling:
II won't insult your intelligence"
That was as far as he could go, for Mar
tin chilled the rest with
Sorry, Mac-go get your pay"
Without a word Mac did so. AS he was
counting the fraction of his week salary
a messenger boy darted down the hall and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-26

Martin was city editor of the st. Louis
Record and had been for three years. That
Notwithstanding il was to him, although
1t was just then o'clock in the afternoon
that Monday morning Martin was sorely
puzzled. News there was none; had been
none for a week; that is in the Record, al
thugh the Times during the week just
closed had scored three clean beats in
which the Record had not even shared till
next day. Crawford. the managing editor
had spoken to Martin about this-had
spoken hard. Martin knew that another
blank week would cost him his position.
Something had to be done.
Mac he called, none too gently. From
the reporters room stepped a tall, thin
youth of uncertain age, anywhere from
twenty to thirty-five, when night work is
considered, and stood silently before the
nervous Martin. Mac, take the hotels. Dig
I'D something anything-bring back what
ever you Hke-anything but good excuse
Now, the hotel run to an ordinary re-
porter, is doubtful ground; it may be a
Sahara or q Klondike; but Mac was no or
binary reporter. Faithfully he worked from
one hotel TO the next, but when the ground
had been covered he had no newS-"any-
thing but 2 good excuse unused Mac to
himself as he sat in the Planters Hotel
sharpening a lead pencil and abstractedly
noting the figures in q Persian rug at MS
feet Then an inspiration gripped him like
the cholera From the Planters he raced
up Olive street to the only Persian rug
store in st. Louis. Here he borrowed a cat
alogue, and all smiles internally slipped
away to the Record Office.
The next morning the Record had a
clean column beat over the Times. The
story was heart-stirring. damp with happy
tears. An Armenian family, scattered by
the killing of missionaries in Turkey, had
been Unexpectedly reunited in ST. Louis.
The father and one daughter had come
from Chicago, the son and mother had
Just arrived from New York their way
to Denver and another son and two daugh-
tiers had been found in st. Louis To the
Armenian family it was a rising from the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-26
Private Libraries in Mexico.

L rom the Mexican Herald.
There are not a few fine and extensive
private Libraries I'm Mexico for there are
many book lovers among the educated peo-
pie of this country. In this city Libraries
ranging from 1900 to 10000 volumes exist.
and one of the most valuable collections Of
Americana" books relating to the discov-
cry and early settlement of Latin America,
is that of Don ose Maria de Agreda, an cru
dite gentleman descended from an ancient
and noble Spanish family, who is the liz
brarian of the national museum. Senior
Agreda's collection is noted for its many
priceless volumes, for he has been collect
ing books in this city since he was a lad.
He is an enthusiastic antiquarian. and no
man is filter for the great task of writing
a history of the City Of Mexico than this
learned and cultivated gentleman, one of
the ornaments of Mexican culture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-26

with what might be called gingerly cor
diality.
See here" he added as he handed Mac q
telegram 1t read:
''Pittsburg, Penn-Hilborn. Calcutta, read
word.
"Rathborn, Correspondent"
Holy smoke! Now am in iti'' was what
the paralyzed Mac said to himself. But he
handed back the yellow slip with q sup
II know it, Mac" wiggled Martin.
But you can guess how it Is yourself
We've all piped, you know-I with the res,
OF 'em In my time-and we all know it's all
right If you amt found out. But this is
such a whale Of a story that I-well,
made a mistake. Go back to your desk
No, slide out round the town and see VIVA.
the tea dealers and the doctors think OF the
discovery"
Relieved at being sure of something te
eat for week at least, Mac took the as
signment and went to work. He comment.
ed mentally on the fact that he was not OF
the hotels, and was hugely glad Of it.
The first thing he did was to make the
rounds Of his friends and borrow all the
money he could-$23, a vast sum, consider.
ing his financial credit. To this he added
seven more Of his own, to make 1t an ever
thirty. Then he walked straight to Groves
room on Locust street.
And meanwhile Groves had gone home
Gloomy as smoky fog inside, he forced
an air of cheerfulness as he pulled off his
overcoat and tossed 1t on his cot. From
the bed came hollow cough.
''How's tricks, kid?' he joked.
We'll enough" wheezed a thin voice..
I'm in the third act of Richard III now
When a fellow cares about Shakespeare he
don't care if he can't be out on the street
he has world all his own, and a great one
it is, too. But why home so early?"
Bob Groves was honest to the core, even
with the sick, when receptions might some
times have been kindness. He sat down
on the edge Of Jinfs bed and told the sick
boy the brutal truth, then dropped his head
in his hands with silent groan.
"Gor knows what I'm going to do, jim
mie,' he unused bitterly. Fisher won't
have me under the same roof with him
This tea story is too big deal to be for
paper business in ST. Louis. And I can't
GO way, for some one must take care OF
you. In free hospital they'd murder you
kid. I've got to quit the newspaper deal"
A thin white claw-band reached for the
powerful brown one.
Bob, you are the best brother in the
world. Let me go to the Charity Hospital
and yo-'
No, I'll be" but the sturdy fellow bit
into the oath and it never came out. I'll
get job washing dishes or driving street
car first. We stand together. AS long as
l can swing a shovel or shoot biscuit you
can have everything 1 can give you, kid
But the restaurants wouldn't have you,
either. Bob for you can't make tea" And
racked over his. own dismal joke the boy
fell to coughing again. Hiding his own bit
terness Groves forced a laugh.
This wet smoke they call air here, kid,
would rust out the lungs Of a mule. What
you need is fresh air, sea air. full Of salt,
enough to pickle you. Now if we were on
the coast I'd get job before the mast.
Come in
Groves stepped to the locked door and
swung it wide open. In stepped Mac. Nod
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-26
Great Land Owner.

From the Chicago News.
1--WE are getting on fine" said the census
official in the year 1920.
THAT so?" spoke the friend.
Eyes. Uncle Sam now has an island for
every man. woman and child in his domain.
At the present Fate he will soon have two
apiece."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-26
Making Money.

From the Chicago Post.
mo; she's not a professional singer, but
she had a good voice. and they offered her
$40 to sing in the choir"
'She accepted, Of course?'
"Oh, yes. She needed the money, she
said. And, then, she was situated so promi-
nently in the choir gallery that she felt
she must have a new hat. 1t cost her
$40"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-26

Professor-"From your experience in life
how would you analyze amiability, Miss
Katherine?"
Miss Katherine (briskly)-"Oh, amlabili-
ty, professor, .is always a sign Of great
weakness. or a sign of great strength. -
Detroit Free Press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-26
One Difference.

From the Chicago News.
Mrs. Stubb-"The partnership of mar
riage is just like any other business part
nership."
Mr.. Stubb-"Yes; excepting that man
never gets silent partner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-26
The Grunt of the Game Hog,

William ]. hampton In May Recreation
Behold Me,
I'm the Game Hog;
But just the same
I'm not game
AS am hog.
] couldn't well be,
Because, you see,
1t Is my will
To kill
And XIII
To slaughter for slaughter's sake.
To ransack the field,
The forest and river and lake.
No bird In the air.
No fish In the sea,
No animal on earth
Is safe from Me-
pile the plain
With what have slain:
TIE inland woods and the shore1
And the more l shoot, ~
The more root 81
For more and more and more.
The sportsman kills
As a gentleman Should,
And when he has met his need,
He finds no fun n
In using his gun y
To crafty greed. .q q
Well, you see,
And don't givadam - 20
How many get, 81 -
A thing get away
From my gun-play.
What is the game for j.
But to kill? --3E
What are the birds for.
My insatiate hag2
And never flag
In doing the whole stunt
When go out to hunt st
And when / have killed
All there is In sight, s
pile them up
To their Hottest height,
> And take my place
Beside the pile
To have my photo taken.
My smile,
just then, is something
You ought TO see
To make you pleased
With my work and Me
By gosh, 1t takes
A photograph
To show Just how
get In my gaff
On the helpless things
/ slaughter for fun
With any old thing.
You can call gun.
Oh, say,
Don't look gay
Done up IN that staughter-pen way2
I'm Game Hog with greedy grab,
And quite well known to fame.
havent got brfstles on my back yet.
See?
That's Me.
Gee whix,
What a hog Of hogs
The Game Hog is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-26

hat Be this as il may. his Partially TO the
corporations and his persistent efforts TO
force the people to accept the return of the
frfars TO the parishes won him the cordial
hatred OF the Catholics OF the islands. and
was no doubt instrumental in bringing
about his recall. IL is to be hoped that his
successor, Monsignor Sbaretti. who is now
on his way 10 the islands, may recognize
more clearly his duty to the interests he
represents. Justly or unjustly. the antar-
onism OF this people to the religious orders
has reached such a chronic stage that the
welfare and prestige OF the Catholic Church
OF these islands absolutely demand their
expulsion or withdrawal. There is no other
SOllli ION of he ongSripn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-26
The Land Friar-Ruled.

Given the above condition of affairs cou-
pied with the natural actions of men of
ordinary human passions WHEN invested
with practically unlimited power. and the
result is not difficult to picture. The priest
controlled and dominated the people, not
only by the power which comes from su-
perior race and superior education and
mentality, but he held In his hands as a
scourge for those who questioned his words
or his deeds the threat and the fear of i'm
prisonment or Punishment In this life and
the terrible fortunes and torments Of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-21

Both of US trembling with excitement In
whispers we made out plan for the cam
paign. Fred to go quarter way around the
pond to the left, while 1 went quarter way around
to the right. Then were to work our way
through the bushes near to the water as we
could without being This would bring US in
position to shoot at the time. But as Fred
the better shot l to shoot first, after TAX
ing careful aim My shot would naturally brighten
all the birds l did not kill, and they rose from
the water Fred blaze away with both
barrels, thus killing few
With that plan separated. The Quacking con-
tinued. Our eagerness intense. With extra
caution l stole carefully around my side and then
crept softly through the bushes until | could see
corner OF the pond My heart thumped hard
1 could hear every beat. L cooked both barrels of
see no ducks yet. They must be across on the
other side. l thought Stealing a little closer,
could see the whole surface of the pond-and not
duck it,
cold shiyer trickled down my back Was the
lake haunted by tie ghosts of ducks that had
lived and died there by the hands of other hunters
cruel were? Or had L walked in my sleep
and was this the waking? The ,quacking was as
plain and clear ever, and kept right on |
looked anXiouSy the lake for Fred and
him standing the opposite shore, in full
view. Just then he me, and with whoOp he
shouted word that l shall never forget Bull
frogS!"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-21
EXPERIMENT WITH GENERALIZATION

Make a saturated solution Of common soda IN
water. When the crystals stop dissolving. although
the water IS stirred repea teddy. the fluid is ready
for Use. Pour the clear fluid in another glass In
which you are going to try the experiment Fasten
a lima bean TO piece Of cord and the other end
of it to a match small piece Of wood. Tie a
non-poroUs object (for instance, a glass BALD to
the same stick and immense both bean and glass
ball in the solution Let the solution stand and in
a little while peculiar capitalization will form.
NeedIe-Iike sticks of soda appear the bean and
cover it completely giving it the appearance Of
porcupine. The bean has completely disappeared.
while the other object the glass ball, has not
changed at all The cause of the Capitalization is
in the porousness of the bean; that is. it absOrbs
the water, and the soda contained in the solution.
being able to soak into the bean, settles the
outside Of it, forming the crystal needles described
above, while the glass ball. not being porous, Goes
not take up any water and therefore causes no