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The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15
Honors Were Even.

1t was at the Republican State con-
vention in Trenton. New Jersey, that
several of the delegates became inter
ested in discussion on the ethics OF
bill-collecting in the professions of
law and medicine.
Lets see." said prominent law
yer to well known physician. ARE
you not the medicine man who is SO
particular about his fee that he al
ways inquiries whether or not patient
carries life insurance before accepting
the case?"
Yes. I'm the man." replied the dis
ciple of Hippocrates with a genial,
smile. "and unless I'm mistaken you
are the lawyer that told a young fell
low, who asked you If he might sue
for the hand of your daughter, that he
could II he'd permit you to draw up
the papers in the case and give you
retainer of twenty-five dollars"
The others in the crowd agreed that
honors were even.-Chicago Record.
Herald.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15
A BUDDING CRATER.

II have little boy in my room who
Is bound to figure in some great NUM-
cipal scandal some day." said the
school teacher. Hes a lazy little fell
low and he exasperates me because
he can do SO well when he does work
Lately I've been giving him low grade
marks to see il that would not spur
him up little. But, while it disturbs
his father, the youngster himself does
not seem to mind his low rank. Yes
terday he came to me with more in
terest than / have seen in his face for
some time.
"Say, teacher he said, dad says
II I'll get good rank this month he'll
give me $40. And I'll tell you what
I'll do. If you'll give me high marks
I'll divide the twenty with YOU
1T was in vain that l labored with
him and pointed out that he had in
suited me. He insisted that it was.
merely way for us both to make $40
easily. If he doesn't get Folk after
him some day I shall be very much
mistaken"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15
Time Of Penance Shortened.

Abe Hummel. whose experience
with. Divorces is probably as large
as that of any other two men in this
country. tells story of a pretty wom-
an who had just been freed from
bonds that were very calling. In her
joy at her release she declared to her
friends that she would not marry
again for at least two years. Just a
year later her engagement to another
man was announced, with the in
formation that the wedding would
take place in three months.
"How's this?" asked one of her
friends. How about that two-year
business?"
"Oh." she replied, 81 have concluded
that I'm entitled to eight months of
for good behavior. Same as they get
in Jail. you know. New York Times.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15
cHAPTER n.

Through the weeks of the late sum
mer, old Tatro. the butler. had been
attending the meetings held by the
peasants. But, being a firm believer
In the old regime, he had reported
faithfully to Monsieur lie Baron all
that had transpired at these gather
speeches made by Fauchel. and of the
latter's evident determination to in
nuence the peasants against the peo-
pie of the chateau.
On a certain September morning,
after one OF these reports from Tatro.
the baron said. Find Margot, and
send her to me-"
When the faithful old servant had
left the room his master looked out
.of the window toward the park; but
'his darkly csrc1ed eyes saw something
quite different from the trees silhouet-
ted against the cloudless blue OF the
sky.
They saw the pale, angry face of
Tomas Fauchel. the young schoolmas-
ter. who. meeting the baron as he
came from the magistrates door with
the pretty. sixteen-year-old daughter
of the Huguenot minister clinging to
his arm. had said. as he barred their
way. To-day. Monsieur lie Baron, you
have won. and have taken for wife
her whom her dead father gave to me
when he refused you. Papist. But
warn you to beware of the day when
shall seek my revengei"
The baron, in the strength of his
vigorous manhood, and in the hanpv
dreams of his passionate love, had
laughed at the melodramatic threat
OF his humble rival. And to-day.
white-haired and lonely, he smiled
disdainfully as he recalled it.
But the smile died softly in a sigh
that was almost moan, as thought
of the narrow mound he had looked
upon the spring before, banked with
violets and snowdrops, in the old
churchyard by the Loire, near the
cottage where he had known a brief
years dream OF happiness.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15
aox Eouoht wien peer

Willie Stevens, II years old, saw a
quehanna, Pa, the other day. He
crouched down in a quiet corner with
a stone in his hand. and as the deer
passed hurled the stone and struck
the animal, crippling 1t. The deer
tried to escape. but the boy overlook
it and struck the beast in the head
with another stone. The deer turned
at bay and rushed at the boy. The
latter lodged and caught the animal
by one of its hind legs. Both went
down together and rolled over and
over in the struggle. Stevens finally
managed to get grip on the deer's
neck and with an old pocket knife cut
its throat, thus ending the struggle.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15

But he now reused himself as Mar
got entered. and bade her to be seat
ed.
"Margot. have sent for thee that
: ! may unburden my mind somewhat
AS to matters which have been weigh
ing heavily upon me for many months
past" he began.
Margot looked at him in silent won
der mingled with some alarm, as she
could see no reason for his words. nor
for the mood which seemed to inspire
them.
These are troubldus times" he re-
snmed more calmly, and dropping the
familiar manner of speech he had pre-
viously used; times when but few
hours suffice to turn affairs from ap-
parent security into, confusion and
danger. l wish, therefore, to place a
considerable sum of money in your
care. for feel that perhaps it may be
safer with you than with me. 1t is all
have OF my own to lgive Jean; and
1t will relieve me to know that, no
matter what may. come to me, or how
ever Etienne may seek to rob the boy.
my Jean. will never know actual
61pt."
NThe baron was>i0w Standing by the
side of his desk; and pressing the
edge of a panel in the oaken vain
scoting. it few open.,, disclosing
small recess. wherein were ~ small
metal box and number Of little can
vas bags.
Come here" he said, turning to
look at Margot over his shoulder.
She came to his side.
See" he explained; you do so. and
so,' showing her how to manipulate
the secret spring. Then, after closing
the panel. he added, See now If you
can open it,
She did SO. and the panel opened
again.
AN. stnat is well. Now you know
where the boys fortune is hidden,
and trust you to guard 1t for him.
The bags contain gold coin, and the
oox holds a few jewels. that are his.
as they we're his mothers; also some
papers. for which the future may
show need, should any one seek to
deprive him of his rights as my son.
shall leave it to your discretion as
to when and where you will take them
from their present hiding-place. Re-
member. Margot. ! charge you sol
emnly. that when am not here. If
II am taken away. l trust you, above
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15
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" I0UISIANA
BY MARY DEyEREUx
-SJ NTH ILLUSTRATIONS DON {. WILSON
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By MARY DEVEREUX

all others. TO protect my boys future
and provide for his welfare
'That Will do with my lifel" Mar
got. declared fervently.
II was toward sunset that same day
when Jean came running in to an
nounce that he had seen soldiers rid.
ing up the winding roadway that led
through the park.
Bidding the boy keep out OF sight
until the cause of such visit could
be ascertained, Monsieur lie Baron de-
scended to the reception-room. where
the officer in command of the sol
diers soon presented himself, and de-
livered letter from Couthon, in
which the baron's hospitality was re-
quested for the bearer and his escort.
The fact was that Etienne, recently
angered by his fathers refusal to in
crease his already liberal allowance,
had, with characteristic villany, let
fall some insinuations impeaching the
latter's loyalty to the Revolutionary
cause; and the officer. who had been
ordered upon mission which would
take him several leagues beyond the
chateau. was instructed to stop there
upon his return. the object being that
the Committee might. from the man
ner in which the baron received his
unlimited guests, form better idea
as to his true sentiments.
Jean did not deem 1t wise to pre-
sent himself until the dinner hour
should arrive, but had passed the
time in questioning Margot and Tatro
as to the probable meaning of this
strange invasion of the chateaus pri-
vacy. Then, going in to the dining
room with an unusually subdued air,
although his heart was fiuttering with
excitement. the lads shyness evapo-
rated in a glad shout at sight of the
officer standing before the fireplace,
where burning logs made cheerful the
apartment and warmed the chill even
ing air.
"Aha!" he cried. precipitating him
self upon his fathers guest. whose
arms went quickly around the boy
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15
Patent All RIoht.

The delicatessen man was out of
bottled milk and his customer had no
pail. There was plenty of milk in the
big can.
''All ride. I got padent," said the
dclicatessen man. Il figs plenty GUS
toners desc way" He put one paper
bag inside of another, and into his i'm
provised pail turned quart of milk
Just as he handed 1t to the customer
in triumph a little white stream be-
gan to spray the inventor. He turned
the milk back into the can.
Going to apply for that patent p"
asked the customer.
Dot padent vas all ride. But I
nefer knew so many holes to come in
one place befoz e."
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15

ish form. rs it thou. my beloved
Pizarro?"
Truly it is. little Monsieur de So
to-" answered Lieutenant Bonaparte,
laughing as he kissed Jeans flushed
cheeks. while the baron looked on
with amazement, and old Tatro
paused in the report he was making
as to the soldiers dinner in the outer
hall, to stare with equal surprise at
these demonstrations of affection he
tween the stranger and his masters
son.
When they were seated the officer
explained to Monsieur lie Baron-al-
though in a way not to bring in the
name of Etienne-how he had come
to know the boy; and Jean, now quite
in his element, and entirely at ease,
ratified on after a fashion that relieved
his father from any extra effort in en-
tertaining his guest.
1t was nearing ten o'clock The of
ficcr and his host were seated in the
drawing-room. having a game of chess.
with Jean, very proud and correspond
ingly sleepy. because of sitting up SC
long beyond his usual bedtime, watch
ing them from nearby divan, when
Tatro. his face and voice showing the
greatest alarm, rushed into the room
and exclaimed. mon Dieu. Monsieur
lie Baron! The peasants! A great
crowd of them are coming up the ave-
nue.! Hark-you can hear their
shoutsi"
The chessmen and board fell to the
floor as both players sprang from
their chairs; and Jean. all sleepiness
banished from his eyes. stood beside
them.
Call my soldiers at once" ordered
Bonaparte. speaking to Tatro. Mon
sieur lie Baron" he added. turning to
him, 1--WE will do all in our power for
your protection"
The dozen soldiers appeared. and
were ordered to post themselves in
the hall. where they stood, with ready
arms. behind their commander and
the baron, who were nearer the stout
ly barred door. listening to the wild
hubbub of voices now close to the
chateau.
The lieutenant waited until there
was a lull in the noice; then, raising
his voice, he called out. Have a care
what you do for the baron is not with
out protectors. / am an officer of the
Assembly; and in it's name bid you
disperse."
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15
FIGS AND THIsTLEs.

A solid fame is better than a sound
ing one
Freedom only leaves a man free to-
climb up.
Truth will come fully where you let
it come freely.
A mans prospects do not depend on
his pretensions.
The work of Gods Word proves it
to be His work.
Love is the evidence of having
learned of Him.
A stingy mans gifts always have
strings on them.
The growth of a church does not
depend on its graft
The frosts of age do not cool the
fires of Christian love.
Sincerity is the one secret of sue
cess in the search for God.
This life would be impossible with
out the possibility of another life.
1t often takes a great hurricane to
blow us little way toward Heaven.
You cannot fee from the wrath to
come until you forsake the sin you
love.-Ram's Horn.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15
PASTE JEWELS.

The ladder of fame is years up and
minutes down.
A man is known by the company he
keeps-away from.
Give some men the latchkey to Par
adise-and then they couldn't get in.
A second arrow from Cupid's bow
quickly heals the wound caused by the
first.
After the honeymoon marriage be-
gins to resolve itself into a guessing
contest.
The saddest thing about knowing it
all is that you can't even give good
advice away.
The man who tries to side-step des-
tiny too often finds himself up against
a still harder game.
Life waited until he got to be a
hopeless dyspeptic. then she spread
her feast before him.
A woman isn't necessarily industri-
GUS even if she does spend her time
picking flaws in everything.
1t is better to marry in haste and
repent at leisure than to start to re-
penting before the happy event is
pulled off at the church.-New Orleans
Picayune.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15
The First Requisite.

Not long ago." said Nat Goodwin,
81 Was lunching with friend and two
grass widows, neither of whom had
beert divorced.
"ORe of the widows held up the
wish Zone of the chicken.
81 let's see which will be married
first, she said to the other grass
widoS.
81 seems to me-. remarked my
frienR grimly, that you'd better see
whid will be unmarried first New
YorlA Times.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15
DO YOU KNOW

That the speeches of Senator Bever-
idge Would make a larger book than
would those Of Demosthenes and
Cicero together?
That never while he was preaching
on earth did Jesus Christ receive half
as much attention as is given to John
D., Jr.?
That Noah's ark didn't cost as
much as j. Pierpont Morgan's private
yacht?
That Cleopatra couldn't have paid
the taxes on Hetty Green's property?
That William Shakespeares income
never amounted to as much per year
as George AIDES is per month?
That John W. Gates has in single
deal pulled out more than all tao
wealth of Croesus amounted to!
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15
Result CT SEEING -DoupLE.-
convivIsi Gentleman Feared He Had
Committed sipany.

conviviai Gentleman Feared He Had
Committed Hisamy.
TT is remarkable how the after
effect Of too much strong drink Will
influence different men," said Corne-
lius Gardiner. Usually when a man
drinks so much that he sees double
the remembrance OF that fact does
not worry him the next day. He con-
siders 1t as a sort of joke. and is in
clined to boast Of 1t. l met a man
to-day. though, on whom it had most
remarkable effect. He is an actor
whom | have known for some time
and who few months ago married
a very pretty girl. to whom he is abb
solutely devoted. Never was a man
more In love than he is with his wife.
His only fault is that once in while
he stays out with the boys and takes
a little more than is good for him.
When l met him this morning he
looked very worried, almost distracted.
1t was also evident that he had lit
tie hang over from last Night. ask
ed what the matter was. -
Trouble at home. I'm afraid he
answered.
Ibid your wife give you curtain
lecturer
1 wasn't in any shape to know
what was said or happened. but I'm
afraid Lilly will get divorce
"'Why?'
don't know how. but I'll bet I've
committed bigamy. can take my
oath there were two wives there. No
more Of the hard stun for me If get
out OF this!' New York Herald.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15
cRowLs OF A pYspEP1lc.


Even hope has been known to die
of old age.
The scandalmonger is always sure
of an audience.
Diplomacy sometimes consists of
saying nothing at the right time.
A great deal of love is wasted on
men that might better be expended on
dogs.
The philanthropist generally man
ages that some one shall catch him in
the act.
The mere signing of checks demon
strates that the pen is mightier than
the sword.
can't offend the mother by saying it
looks like her.
Any doctor will tell you that a lin
gering illness only comes to people
who have money.
Many a boy is sent to college be-
cause he doesn't seem to be good
for anything else.
There's quite a difference between
convincing a man that he is wrong and
convincing him that you are right.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15
Wasted Time.

Dittrict Attorney Jerome, however
refo4med he may be now, was great
card player in his early days, so much
so that his mother, who was a pious
womfn, said to him one day by way of
remdhstrance:
"M great deal Of time is wasted,
dear, lis there not, in playing cards y"
"Y8s. mother" he smiled in repli.
"thete is. In shufiiing md dealing
New York Times.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15

TO cortes no qulta 10 Valentes
Good manners make no enc coward
.sEl sol sale para todos." The sun
shines for all. Meaning no one has
monopoly on the good things Of life
.sEs mas ell ruido que los nueses"
The noise is more than the nuts. The
Mexican way of saying it is hot air.
"Cuando llueve todos Sc mojan-''
When 1t rains we all get wet. The
Mexican way of saying. "Misfortunes
never come singly."
"Cuando pan rebana megajas Sc
quedan." When bread is cut crumbs
are left Expressing the fact that we
all have share in our neighbor's
good fortune.
"Despues del nino hogado tapanse ell
pozo." After the child is drowned
cover up the we'll. The Mexican way
of saying, After the horse is stolen
lock the stable"
"El diahlo no sabe tanto por diablo.
como por viejo." The devil is not as
tute because he is the devil, But be-
cause he is old. Used to express the
value of experience.
vale mas. rodear y no rodar." It
is better to go around than to fall
down. Expressing the fact that 1t is
often better. to avoid difficulty than
tn try to oyercoma II
"Con una mano Sc lava la otra y con
las dos la cara" With one hand wash
the other and with both the face. The
Mexican, way of saying. You tickle
me and I'll tickle you. Modern Mex
leo.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15
SENTENCE SERMONS.
Gratitude helps to kill greed

Gratitude helps to kill greed
The lights of men never think light
ly of men.
Divine favor makes feast Of a
barren board.
The preachers life is the life OF
his preaching.
Suffering draws man to man and
men to religion -
The authority of the good does not
rest on its austerity.
Forgetting the things behind" is no
reason for ingratitude.
The more of gas works a man is
the less light he gives.
Great blessings are often held wait
ing. for some small obedience.
1t is not what you get but what you
go for that makes the difference.
The best way to be grateful is to
give another occasion for gratitude.
1t is well to remember that the al
mighty dollar is not the eternal dol
lar.
Few things cost less than encour-
agement and fewer still are worth
more.
Tho worth of mans learning de-
pends on the light it gives to the
world.
1t is not necessary for man to be
all ice to avoid being nothing but
steam.
Guilty that the head cannot see
through
Men who stop to review their bene-
fits get a good preview of coming
blessings.
Some men fear they are losing their
religion because they are growing out
of their small clothes.
1t is not strange that the man who
makes his faith depend on his knowl-
edge frequently exhibits innocence of
both.
Some people with smart clothes will
look worse off than the veriest beg
gar when they have to stand out in
the clothes of character.
There will always be hungry world
until the church gets through arguing
over the bill of fare and begins to get
the dinner.-Chicago Tribune.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15

We don't know of anybody who is so
glad as the one who is able to tell
how he gave somebody his start, I'm.
less it is the other fellow who can
tell how he gave the same man his
finish.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15

Who would rather be right than be
president If he had no chance to let
the world know that his righteousness
was to blame?
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15

The surgeons and undertakers
would not be kept as busy as they are
II it were not for the men who always
act upon the impulse of the moment
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15

No accident policy covers falling in
love. This may indicate that the
banana peel is considered a greater
danger than the goo-goo eye.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15

Things go wrong in this world with
out any help. but the things that go
right wouldn't be appreciated if it
we're not for the efforts they require.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15

Some men would rather sleep an
hour later than to wake up and find
themselves famous.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15

Turkeys, like men. are never fully
appreciated until they are dead.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15
MEXICAN SAYINGS.

TO cortes no quita 10 valiente-"
Good manners make no enc coward
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15
JoTTlNes.

Nothing exceeds like success.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15
AMATEUR PHILOSOPHY.

People who work only when they
are inspired are seldom busy.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15

'El sol sale para todos.' The sun
shines for ALL Meaning no one has a
monopoly on the good things OF life
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15

"Es mas ell ruido que los nueses."
The noise is more than the nuts. The
Mexican way of saying it is hot air.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15

That Cleopatra couldn't have pal,
the taxes on Hetty Green's property
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15

."Cuando llueve todos Sc NOLAN
When 1t rains we all get wet. The
Mexican way of saying, "Misfortunes
never come singly."
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15

Many a boy is sent to college be-
cause he doesn't seem to be good
for anything else.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15

Any doctor will tell you that lin
gering illness only comes to people
who have money.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-12-15

There's quite a difference between
convincing man that he is wrong and
convincing him that you are right.
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