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CHAPTER XII

A VISIT TO AN ACTIVE VOLCANO.
Y wish they would come" said Harold. looking
81 his watch.
so DO l." answered lone, 'before the moon gets
900 high"
II was some days after the wedding. and the
happy couple HAD traversed the distance between
the islands OF oahu and Hawaii Here the captain
and his party had Joined them later Harold had
nut seats on the back Of the elephant and was now
waiting 20 take them all for moonlight ride TO the
active volcano KIauea. They had chosen moonlight
since the volcano would show UP 20 much better
advantage then than IN the daytime.
Here they come" said lone. who was sitting at
tho open trap dooi And IN less time than II takes
20 tell It. they were al seated on TOT, excepting
Harold and the captain. who had gone inside 10
watch the working OF tie elephant.
Presently they were speeding along under the
dark waving palms good road that led d.
xectiy to the volcano. The volcano had been emit
ting Ere and smoke Tor several days. and many OF
the ola inhabitants had shaken their heads and
told Harold that they were afraid there would be
another eruption in the near future, and that he
should not venture too near. But this news made
81 ali the more interesting TO Harold though he said
nothing 20 lone for fear OF frightening her. AS
they approached the volcano. they could see vol
umes OF black and yellow smoke coming out and
floating Nike q great plume against the clear night
rlCy, followed by bclchings OF fame and sparks
which the wind caught and carried OF toward the
ocean. Shortly the wind changed; white clouds
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LoUBETs OLD FRIEND

Monsieur Emile Loubet. President Of ths srsn@
Republic comes from the plain peopie. As
through all his successful career he has never os'
the spirit OF democracy with which he was oor-
He never tries TO pose or to make good IMPRESSION
He is always simply himself charming instances.
his forgetting cOuventIOnality for old frienasnv
sake Is said 10 have happened during MS viS. :.
1893 TO MonteIimar. where hs had began nis -
practice As he got down from the tram ne 70.
-. -. an. Nfav,r ard the municipal councillors -
evening dress and by the commanding sehs -. ,Ss
m resfOu in gorgeous uniform. al eager Los
PrssiSenfss glance OF recognition. But they ".
NOT 10 b. the first favored On the OutshIts =.
brilliant company fingered the aged stsIOn 80 ne
an OId-tirne friend. and Il to hin tH-s
President turned and srasped bis hand N . S
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TIE Wonderful Electric Elephant.
>, .n.~crs 7rrco MONTGOMERY ILLUSTRATED c
or ,s py IN. s..laae rubushs

were seen hurrying and scurrying across the sky
and soon the moons face was completely covered By
huge. black storm clouds. ADDE'S TO the rumbling
Of the thunder could be heard like echo the sub
terranean runblings OF the volcano.
Harold Harold!' called lone. we must turn
back. There is going 10 be a terrific storm, and !
there Is also going to be eruption Of
this volcano from the way IL throws out fire and
smoke
''Oh. let us 20 onl II grand. though terTieleT-
called the rest OF the party.
So. in spite Of tones fear. they went on, COM
mencinE climb the steep side OF the crater Itself
This they could easily co with the aid OF the search
light in the elephants mouth But presently al
We're astOUndec 10 see. after appalling. loud re-
port and long. rumbAnE SOunu as II a rnllnOn
had been shot of at once. slender stream
OF molten lava belch over the side % the crater Il
was like silver serpent with RED spots on It's
glossy sAiI-
Quick as fash Harold turned the elerl ant
around. and. putting fun speed. went down the
volcanoes side IL the fures themselves were after
him. Owing the electricity he could make better
time than the slow flowing lava. and thus managed
keep ahead OF *. though they were covered with
hot cinders which continued 20 fail on them they
sped back to the shore. And II too soon,
ftN the waves commenced 10 splash upon the shore
arN grew higher and higher as the storm Increased
in fury. il q trying 10 vie with the volcano
Harold had sust time 10 call 20 the captsin. who
had TO that he would meet him II New
York a year and cay from that date when a wave
struck the broadside Of the elephant and nearly
knocked 81 over; but before another had time 20
strike Harold touched a. button and they COM
menced 20 sink beneath the surface ~ tie water,
not stopping until they had reached a depth where
the water was as quiet as q mill pond and one
would never know that storm was raging above
and that volcano was trying 10 destroy one OF ths
Hawaiian Islands.
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The great heat OF the day was over and the rest
under the green umbrella had refreshed them. The
shadows heightened the sun sank lower In the
sky.
a soft wind and blew acros. the plain fan
ming their weary faces and imparting fresh courage
20 their hearts. on they trudged trying fear
the approaching night. and remembering that far
they had been helped marve llously Yet to-day no
appeared 10 break upon their solitude
After a time the country became mors wooded
there still trees OF any size but the cumps
OF bushes were higher and OF softer. richer green
As they approached group of shrubs covered
with blossoms Of deep rose-pink a little creature
Enthusiastically dressed sprang out into the road and
took of his quaint pointed cap. which was adorned
with ridiculousiy long feather taller three times
than the little himself
The feather swept the ground rs ne bowed low
with his hand on his heart.
He had the most curious little face .hsrn ana
brown and wrinkled like n russell apple and he an
peared to be trimming over with fun and mischief
Round his shoulders slung a big hunting
horn. and when he had finished bowing ne wound
his horn three times, and I'm reply half dozen COM
panions hoped up from all directions each as
quaint and mischievous &c HIS companions. They all
drew UP In perfectly straight line Before Nerissa
and Ohio. and all bowed low many times cap IA
hand.
Tho fret arrival spokesman.
I'VE are the heralds OF His Majesty the King Of
the Gnomes." no said. speaking in /. squeaky shri
voice. strange his appearance. land he has
come TO his realms"
us Ills Majesty at any great dstanoe7- de-
mandcd Ohio. with all the dignity of q page-in-
waiting for Her Royal Highness the Princess
Nerissa Is wearied with the heat OF the day and
would fain rest ere greeting His Majesty
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HIS Majesty has sent a conveyance for Hsr
Royal Highness the Princess Nerissa," replied the
herald with another low bow. that is used by the
Princess Royal when she desns to 60 forth from
the palace"
How did His Majesty become acquainted with
our arrival in his realms ?" asked Ohio.
The herald made the strange little grimace which
always accompanied his words. and which had tbs
effect converting his features into the semblance
You have been within the realms OF the king
for some time. my lord count. and throughout the
place unknown to His Majesty. His outpOsts ars
stationed at every few yards, and the news Is
passed by word OF mouth more swiftly than did
mounted men bear IL to the king
But we saw no outpostsT' exclaimed Nerissa
1.-THE country is very deserted. We should surely
have observed thnrn.'
They are always visible your Hishness
There men gnones and animal gnOmes, anG
His Majesty Is served faithfully BY both. May 1t
please your Highness to enter the carriage sent by
His Majesty
The little princess essented and the herald again
sounded his ho-n. whereupon from the distance
there came swiftly along the road little carriage,
in shape much resembling sedan chair, OF scented
sandal wood, richly gilt and embossed, surmoGnted
lustre. and drawn by team Of six perfectly
matched silver foxes
Their coats shone like FURNISHED steel. their
brushes curV ed their backs like plCInes OF
silver feathers and they resembled well trained.
Intelligent dogs that Nerssa felt no alarm at their
appearance. .
russell and green, drew up his steeds smartly be-
fore the princess and Count Ohio. and Nerissa saw
at a glance that there was only space for herself
within tho carriage. and she felt concerned Tor
The herald appeared to divine her thoughts. for
from the distance troftef the most beautiful pony
Ohio had ever seen.
She was a bright chestnut IN color. with one
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CHAPTER TX.

When the wicked Golconda realized that she had
SCARED away across the plain. and she was only a
silver speck IN the distance when the Country
pumpkin crept from his hiding place.
He began 10 address the children. but when he
saw that they longer there he rubbed his
eyes IN amazement looking up and down and
round about and the hodge. but. of course, ai
shaking the umbrella violently. IN the princess
Finally he shielded his eyes with his hand and
looked after the silver streak.
The birds taken 'em. enough he ex-
claimed his rudy face turning pale: she'll be
carrying me on next; I'm going home 10 mother"
And just Nerissa and Ohio were taking their
own forms once more the cownrdly Country Bump
kin seized his umbrella and home sobbirs.
The little princess and Ohio gazed after him until
he was hidden from sight
Such great man should be brave" said Nerissa-
isn't he g coward,' exclaimed Ohio. but. oh.
princess, what an escape have hadi You saved
me- for had completely forgotten the seeds"
Nerissa said nothing. bat her cheeks were very
pale and her limbs trembled with fear. so much so
indeed that she sat down for a few moments TO re-
cover.
Then they considered what their next movement
should be- There was no ono 20 advise them now
that the good natured but cowsrdly Country Bump
kin had deserted them.
But after ALL they knew that they must follow
the straight path toward their goal, across moor
land and rock incline, always keeping IN view the
Shining Mountain. where the little stolen prince
doubtless lay.
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pire and all English speaking peoples. 7 have
credible proof that those lines were the FIRST ever
taught the children In icy Labrador. shat trans
Isle. and in the Guyerasa. IN the schools
India There are two German transatons one OF
which purports TO be from the Dutch" The fact
that few know for the authors name does
not trouble me. They enjoy the lines Just as well
One thing wish understood more generally The
many Initiative verses that hung around my
little vail like 81 fitting garments around a beg
gar child, are not mine. Certainly not the one
about the little pennies nor little seeds Of
mercy, probably an evolution from the pennies
] object 20 thc frequent transportation OF verses.
bringing US hack from heaven IN sin 10 stray
Stn more strongly, / protest against the leaving
our the one little letter ~, and leaving TO
stay IN sin In brief. will those who fancy my
little brain child treat IL kndly2
For myself. 4 nearly oighty-one years old
IN the sunshine OF love and faith. with the con-
slant care Of loving children and darling grand
children, blest with host OF friends ard excel
lent health for me 50 old. I am jo;uneyng onward
70 the better world which my faith teaches me IS
near TO us.
do not wish the chldrcn's little treasures Nv
best memorial will be IN their hearts. II they wish
70 plant IN their school grounds flower or shrub.
or graceful tree for my sake. or place upon their
schcoroom walls picture that is cheerful and sug-
gests pleasant thoughts-it would be much better
than useless memorial stone. God has placed us
here to make each other happy In no other way
can we be happy ourselves Sincerely.
Galesburg. IL. JULIA A CARNEY.
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black mark In the shape OF crescent upon the
forehead. and her trappngs were richly embroidered
in gold
The dainty creature trotted up TO Ohio OF her own
accord and rubbed her soft nose against his shout
der, and Ohio. VINO loved horses more dearly than
foIdled her smoothing the shining satin coat IN
great delight, and kissing the crescent on her fore
head.
Then he sprang into the saddle. while the chief
herald adjusted the st!rrups and examined the har
critically. fearing lest harm should befan his
All being in order he fell back and the cavalcadc
started. tho carriage leading the way. a herald
walking beside each silver fox. while the chief
herald paced beside Count Otho and answered his
Ohio learned that great festivities were going for
ward Ia the country, owing 20 the coming OF ago OF
the kings elcest daughter. Fantastica.
In the gnOme kingdom the Princess Royal came OF
age at fifteen. and. moreover, in this land tho
daughters Inherited the throne. while the sons oc
cupied the less exalted position.
This arrangement appeared very strange 10 Ohio.
contrary TO anything he had ever heard. and Il
rendered him thoughtful for some time.
The way became thlckly wooded and now he
could the outposts stationed at every few yards:
five animal gnOmes. and then would come human
which Ohio afterward discovered to be the shell
OF a glossy brown nut, peculiar 10 the gnome king
dom, while the head was worn acorn. The
little men looked very busnesslike and martial.
They carried miniature bows. and bore quivers
than darts.
AS the procession approached each sentinel on
duty passed tidings and greeted the princess
with a military salute. presenting arms by bringing
the bow into position as IL aiming at a distant
mark. but arrow was placed against the bow
string. The princess bowed her acknowled gments
and gazed about her with great interest.
The kingdom OF the gnomes was OF minute size
and as orderly her fathers realms The wooded
glsdes through which they passed were dotted here
and there with sentry boxes as trim and quaint as
the soldier gnOnes on guard.
Presently the path widened into a grassy
bses and In the ynSdst o. - %
lake on which noated swans curving their snowy
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s.s.. and coming TO the bank 70 see The eavsIeass

nechs and coming TO the bank 70 see the cavalcacs
II swept by.
There hundreds and hundreds OF goldfish n
the calm waters Of tho lake. but the swans never
harmed them: the king and his court sometimes
made excursions to the island which stood IN the
midst OF the lake. and encamped there for week
at time. But now the procession turned aside into
the gnome city, where the entire popuiace was
waiting to do honor to the kings guests.
The women ali dressed I'm the national cos
tune which was very picturesque. the only differ
being that the older women wore caps willis
the children and girls wore quaint. pointed head
dress formed of bright green leaves, which never
shrivelled turned brown. Several OF the very
aged gnone wives sat in their dOOrways too infrm
to the little princess. who had been taught
to treat the aged with respect. nodded and smiled
toward them to their great delight. willis Count
Otho rode along cap in hand. looking every inch a
gallant knight and everything a page-in-waitins
should be.
Along the streets they clattered. making a brave
show. while all the little gnOme children threw
pink and white into the carriage until NeriSsa
YVES half smothered IN flowers. Flags were hung
across the streets, gay streamers OF ribbon and
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fOvery garlands festooned the houses; TIE .s,u
strels forming the kings band sat In the bajcrnv
OF the Town Hall; the royal trumpetsrs zav. .
fanfare on their instruments. a bonfire was 1Ixhtss
IN the town square whose flames made the watsz
OF the coronation fountain gli5ten Ike burnIsnsd
gold.
The scene was dazzling IN It's spiendor ana
Nerissa's heart beat more quickly than ever /, hs5
beaten on the night OF her birthday party at rome
As they came in sight OF the palace gates drsw1
up either side Of the road were the Soldiers
forming the bOdyguard Of the princess royal
Greatly to Nerissa's establishment they vsrv n,
girls OF about fifteen years OF age They MRS
mounted on very small Jet black ponies with tr,p-
pings OF gold studded with saDDhires
The bodyguard wore skirts OF bright g-ssn with
breastplates and helmets fashioned Ike those 81
the sentines. but richly Kilt and jewelled and they
carried lances in rest also blazing with gold rhsr
long brown hair flowed free and touched the saddle
and Nerissa admired them greatly shs wa
borne through their ranks to the entrance OF TIA
palace where the King OF the Gnomes the Queen
and the Princess Fantastica awaited her arrival
Go es continuetS
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THE WAY THEY DO IN ICELAND

Icsanders never think OF locking up a. -
and vet only two cases OF thieving have occus'
IN many years. one was poor man ~,
broken arm. who stole several sheep 70 So 49,,
family from starving. The punishment me 80
10 him was that food was provldeo 10 -, "a,
hs was placed under medical care ana IN. oshsr
yiven him when his arm had healeu- -, snesp.
Ease Vas Of a foreigner who stole LINE 81 ths
tbefts snd then leave the country OK %
Naturally. he left
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other verses. He ignores. moreover the effect OF
uttle faults IN marriIg and little deeds IN forming
moral character, which Is all tried 20 teach the
children But do not suspect him OF any intention
plfer my little hymn
call * a hymn. because one Of the best hyn-
noloststs. ar. James Eonar. has considered IL
and after thorough Investigation both sides OF
the Atlantic placed II such in the
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DIAMONDS.

L A third OF pet: not wet: to Reg; part OF tho
verb tease: en- Official Of the United States. chosen
every four years; department.: TO Work and press
into r. mass: a coordinate conjunction: third OF
pet 49,. - -...,.-. O., 81.
Ar,srtcan Navy who died 1919: character IN
The Tempest BY Shakespeare; girls haIns
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AWARD FOR PUZZLm
PRIZE DESIGN FOR vALENTIH2

We are proud to number among our Lrtis hsa
and Little Women. one who can do sucn sou
work as IS shown IN the valentine sent oy hASl'
1,,+-, 1~,a 5osfgn which wins the prize book 10
REPRODUCED on this page to-day. but nal. -
beauty Of Il IS lost because the colOrs 60 nOt sno
paintv flowers and butterflies decorate ms Vtei-
tlne and a gold arrow plsrces one or ths nsaI~
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Obir,Ss TO Think About.

second Il, 70 unite with needle ard thread. NO ord
Is part OF the verb lend: my whole 10 naughty.
Answers to Puzzles Published Jan. 81.
ALPHABETICAL ANSWER
OK, Pig Lamb. Turkey.
DIAMONDA
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AWARD FOR PUZZLn
KINGSLEY Blake. OF No. IS Hinsids-svs.. E,se-
wood N J. Is the prize winner this week n ens
puzzle contest. His answers wers all correct ana
his paper showed remarkable skill and patie1ca
The book offered for next week deals Win t tn
papers must reach tho office BY Wednesday W.
ruary 10.
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FLIGHT OF STAIRS

FLIGHT OF STAIRS
Thu last three letters OF each word make the
FIRST three letters OF the succeeding word.
/ Frequently used conjunction expressing addi-
ton.
. A boys mama
3. Recompensa
4 Passionate
s. Complies.
6. Angry
7. Thunder.
g. Adult fnalea
HIDDEN NAMES OF UNITED STATES PREsI-
DENTS.
Cd whsagotinn. CO Lncniol. o. Gatrn. %
Rsevoslto. 90 AScleiny. Sent by Stella Tomaschon
DROPPED WORD PROVERBS.
All not - that glitters. a - in - saves
- - stone - no Don't - - until
- come *. A saved is a penny -.
CHARADES
Nv nrxt means to lament; my second 4. old
fashioned hotel my third is the objective plural OF
a simple personal pronoun: my whole means de-
NV first IS to study over; my second Is a great
BODY OF water: my third is kind OF basket used
especfaIly pack peaches: whole Is to dedicate.
Ny FIRST Is a proposition meaning inside OF; my
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TIE Stolen Princess.


Copyright: 1905 ~ TIE Tribune Associ,tion1
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second r. 90 unite with needle and thread. rsy nd
Is part OF the verb lend; my whole Ia naughty.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-07-13
LAURFNS HAS FINE OPPORTUNITY.
Mr.. G. Ill. ROp"r and DR.. w. III. Wash
ingtOn Think Town Has Good Show.
ing to Get College.

Mr.. G. III. Roper and DIR. w. H..
Washington of the Citiz ms Committee
went to Columbia on last Wednesday
to meet the Committee from the Do
cesan Council, preparatory to making
the effort TO have the Episcopal School
located in this city. Both thesn gen
tlemen report that they were more
than cordially received by the Com
mittee, and were told that while the
Committee was not organized, rOr as
yet prepared to TAX any definite action
they were highly pleased with Lau-
reps, and were much gratified at the
interestou people were taking in the
matter. Bo.h Mr.. Roper and Dr..
Washington returned much encour-
aged and are confident that with the
proper effort we will get the school.
Mr.. Roper says that the local com
mittee wiil meet at an early date to de-
termine on some plan of action after
which the Committee which is 10 locate
the School will be invited to Laurens,
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What's Doing at Wares Shoals.

WARES SHOALS, July IL, 'Oi.-The
crops in this section are good, Mr.. j.
q. Martin having the best in the
neighborhood. His crop will average
about knee high.
Mr.. Wyatt Golden and wife have
moved to the Laurens Cotton Mill
MIR. Wilmot Smith and family are
visiting Mr.. B. Il. Henderson at
Mt Gallagher.
Messrs. Will Daniel, Ford South
and r.. Cooper went to PeIzer for the
Fourth.
The candidates are keeping things
warm upin this part of the county.
IL IL said that the Wares Shoals Mfg
Co. will buy cotton this Fall which il
true will b. great help tothe farmers
in this vicinity.
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An Interesting Family Rtli.

One of the most interesting family
r>lcs THE ADVERTISER has ever seen
was brought to the otice on Friday by
MIR. N. Jones OF Ware Shoals. Itwas
the copy book of James Nicely, the
maternal grandfather of Mr.. Jones,
and bore the date 1872. 1t is home
II ade, real linen paper sewed together
by hand and bound in heavy cotton
Goth, spun at home. 1t is full of
quaint spelling and tables of weights
and measures unhe lrd of by the pupil
of today and there are questions in
arithmatic and examples worked out
which would probably tie hard lines for
the pubic school pupils. James Nicely,
the owner of the copy book, left school
to enter the Mexic War and was a
brave soldier OF the Palmetto Regi.
ment.
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THE WEEK AT CLINTON.
Lecture Course Being Arranged-Mrs
Davis Regent ID. A II. Chapter

CLINTON, July II. = Misse:
Clara and Virginia Young are
spending the summer with theil
sister, Mrs. O'Daniel, of Norfork
Va.
Miss Eunice Wofford has re
turned from visit to Monroe, N
Miss Amelia Vance of Win.
throp, after visiting friends ii
North Carolina is at home fo1
the summer.
Mrs. E. r. Aycock and chill
dren left Thursday for Jonesville.
Prof. A. w. McWhorter is the
guest Of friends in town.
Mr.. J. w. Copeland, Jr., will
travel this summer for the Aka
Lithia Springs of North Caro-
lima.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thornwell ia
cobs left Friday for Cannon, N.
H., the summer home of Mrs. ia
cobs' parents.
Miss Laura Vance has gone to
Newberry TO assist i'll nursing DR..
Elisor, whose critical illness has
been noted before.
Capt. c. K. Hale is at home af-
ter spending two weeks at Harris
Springs.
Misses Dot Owens, Emma Nc
Crary and Mittie Yonng spent
last week at the Riverside Cot
tage OIL Enoree River.
Clinton is to have course OF
lectures during the coming viii
terl by prominent lecturers from
various sections of the country.
The ladies of Clinton have or.
gained Chapter of the Daugh.
ters of the American Revolution,
with Mrs. John Davis as regent