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Charlevoix county herald., 1904-09-17

to attend to-night's session of the
council" said John. will you join
us. JIM"
I'D like to, but / have another en-
gagement," replied Blake. ''I'll try to
crop in before the session is over"
Long before the chairman called the
city fathers to order, the hall was
cloudy with tobacco smoke. There
was little that was impressive in the
personnel of the municipal Solons,
nor was their gathering marked by
dignity. 1t is a sad reflection that the
average city council is fairly repre-
sentative of its constituents. 1t is the
mirror of urban ignorance, deceit and
cupidity; of the varying grades of
venality, relieved by sprinkling of
upright, but too often impractical
men. Righteousness enactments are
wrung from such bodies only by fear
of public indignation, and corrupt
measures go down TO defeat only when
detection and punishment faces the
Iurchasable majority.
John Burt and John Hawkins looked
down on this motley crowd of civic
craftsmanship.
Various minor matters had been de-
tated and decided when the chairman
! announced that the hour set for the
consideration of the franchises of the
Cosmopolitan Improvement company
had arrived. A clerk read the ordi-
nances. and each alderman was pro.
vided with a copy of them.
Alderman Hendricks arose and was
recognized. He was the accredited
champion of the Cosmopolitan fran.
chises. He made an able presentation
OF the arguments in favor of the pend.
ing ordinances. He was empowered
by his constituents to vote in their
favor, he said. They promised a much.
needed relief from the exactions OF
a grinding monopoly. Theirs sponsors
were wealthy, reputable citizens whose
words were as good as their bonds
| There could be no intelligent, unself
! ish opposition to these measures, and
so on to an eloquent peroration. II
was good speech, and worth all that
was paid for it.
Others followed in similar strain
though not so logically or grammati
cally. A well-drilled claque in the
gallery applauded at proper intervals
Other speeches were made, for ant
against the ordinances, and then AL
German Hendricks moved the previou:
question. It was carried, and the roll
call ordered. The clerk. pencil II
hand, began his monotonous task.
First ward-Alderman Patrick"
"A-aye. sort" yelled a shrill voice.
The claque applauded vigorously.
Charlevoix county herald., 1904-09-17

How can you get these people into
church? 1t is problem that no bench
OF bishops can answer. 1t would al.
most seem that you must first reform
the system under which we live. Yet
if we give more leisure through the
week, less ardor to commercial and
professional existence, how are we to
lold our own as nation against
America or Germany?
There can never be that reverence
and affection for London church that
the country people feel for the gray
old house of God perched upon the
Mill and ringed about with whispering
elms and melancholy yews. Their
fathers and grandfathers were married
there, and now lie buried there under
the waving grass of that peaceful
acre.
In the old pews they sat as children
fretful under the eye of the clerk as
the sermon droned into tedium; there
were they married, and at the ancient
font their first-born were christened
The greatest joys and deepest sorrows
of their lives are bound up with the
village church and its graveyard. And
as it is with them, so has it been with
their forebears through the genera.
tons.
But in London we change too quick
ly. From one parish to another we
fit with no regret for broken associa
tons Where were you christened
where married? Almost will some o.
the true-bred cockneys forget. Where
will be your burial? Some well-kept
dismal park, where you will lie with
thousands of the other forgotten dead
Who in ten years have mono left to lay
n wreath upon the marble slab above
them, or to stand and think upon their
memory.
In the village those who knew the
good man or gentle-hearted woman
whose tombstone rises beside the
walk to the church door will speak OF
them for many years. even pointing
out their graves to the children, that
they, too, may remember some one
who did his duty in the little com
munity in which he dwelt for a while
The clergy Of all denominations are
working harder in our greatest OF
cities than ever before. 1t is not theil
fault that pews stand empty of morn
ing. But the parishioners have lost
touch with churches and chapels
The great sea of London has swal
lowed them up. When old ties and
Charlevoix county herald., 1904-09-17

the nerve flag and brain flag of the
workers, and from alterations in the
manners and customs of all classes of
society.
The village church was the center
Of the village life half century ago;
ana in many parts of the country it
remains in this respect unchanged
The chapel shared, and still shares, its
position. The children are taught
their religion in the Sunday schools by
whatever branch of the Christian creed
these establishments are conducted
and maintained. They grow up to as
sociate Sunday with the old place Of
worship, to reverence those who lead
and conduct its services. Few, even
Of the youngest, are absent, for the
parents, should they stay at home
themselves, like to get the children
away for the morning.
AS in youth, so in the ripper middle
age. The church and chapel become
the meeting ground of the villagers,
separated by scattered farms and
lonely cottages during the working
week. They gather before the doors
after service, greeting each other and
saluting those above them in station.
Should a well-known figure be absent,
IL is understood that he is i'll, and in
quiries are made concerning him.
The squire and his family regularly
attend. They may be modern enough
i'll their views, careless enough in
their religious observances when in
London for the season. But on their
own land, among their own people,
they fill the great pews under the
ancestral coat-of-arms just as their
forebears filed it, for an example, if
for nothing else.
Are there sports to be held, the
There are suppers for the bellringers,
excursions for the choir, treats for
the Sunday school; there are mothers
meetings and clothing clubs. The
Non-conformists hold their social gath
erings and concerts. Church and
chapel still remain the hub of the
social wheel in rural England.
Are they SO in town? The question
would be laughable were not the an
swer a subject for regret to many of
us.
London is a mass of humanity pitch
forked together by careless fate. To
speak unpalatable truth, there is no
city in the world that possesses less
of a corporate entity. What percent
Charlevoix county herald., 1904-09-17
AS EASY
Needs Only a Little Thinking.

Needs Only a Little Thinking.
The food of childhood often decides
whether one is to grow up we'll nour-
ished and healthy or weak and sick
ly from improper food.
It's just as easy to be one as the
other provided we get u proper start.
A wise physician like the Denver
Doctor who knew about food, can &C.
complish wonders provided the pa
tent is willing to help and will eat
only proper food.
Speaking of this case the Mother
said her little four year old boy was
suffering from peculiar arrangement
Of the stomach, liver and kidneys and
his feet became so swollen he couldn't
take step. 1--WE called Doctor who
said at once we must be very careful
as to his diet as improper food was
the only cause of his sickness. Sugar
especially, he forbid.
so the DR.. made up diet and the
principal food he prescribed was
Grape-Nuts and the boy, who was very
fond of sweet things took the Grape
Nuts readily without adding any
sugar. CDR. explained that the sweet
in Grape-Nuts is not at all like cane
or beet sugar but is the natural sweet
OF the grains.)
1--WE saw big Improvement inside a
few days and now Grape-Nuts are al.
most his only food and he is once
more a healthy. happy, rosy-cheeked
youngster with every prospect to
grow up into a strong healthy man"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich.
The sweet Of Grape-Nuts is the Ma
ture-sweet known as Post Sugar, not
digested in the liver like ordinary
sugar, but pre-digested. Feed the
youngsters handful of Grape-Nuts
when Nature demands sweet and
| prompts them to call for sugar.
There's a reason.
Get the little book The Road to
| Weliville" in each pkg.
Charlevoix county herald., 1904-09-17

set for the dinner. He waited with i'm
patience for Jessie. and was ELUSIVE
in his greeting when she entered the
-drawingToom.
"You are more than prompt, Mr..
Morris" she said, releasing her hand.
81 have something TO say to you, to
ask you, Jessie. Are we likely to be
disturbed here?"
81 think not. What weighty secret
have you to disclose, Mr.. Morris?
Pray be seated"
Tho great house was silent, and the
yellow light of the setting sun flooded
toe room. Jessie was superb as she
calmly awaited the declaration her in
tuition told her was forthcoming. She
could not find in her heart the slight
est feeling Of pity or sympathy for
Arthur Norris.
81 have waited years for this mo-
ment," he said. dramatically. His
face paied slightly, bat he was not
abashed. "From the hour l saw you
In bingham have admired you, and
row I ask you to be my wife. AS you
know. think q great deal Of you;
more than I know how to tell you!
The governor-dear old governor!-
endorses my choice. Say you will
Lave me, Jessie!"
Gle had not forgotten the peroration
eof his carefully prepared and oft-re-
hearsed proposal. and concluded by
dropping clumsily to his knees. There
was more of demand than of plead
ing in his manner.
Jessie Gardens eyes flashed as she
looked down upon him.
arise. Mr.. Morris, and make an
END to this scene!" she said as she
instinctively drew away from him. II
cannot marry you. You must respect
this answer as final"
Her voice was low, but firm, and
tho dark eyes held no CLEAN of hope
Morris struggled to his feet.
'"You told me TO wait two years for
YOU, and have waited!" he ex
claimed, harshly. "This is a strange
reward for my patience and for my
kindness to your father!"
81 told you would not marry with
In &yo years. l have kept my word
7 made no other promise. | shall not
discuss your business relations with
General Garden. You certainly have
not considered me a part OF them
Since our dinner engagement prom
Uses no pleasure to either of us, | will
release you from 1t. Pray excuse me
General Garden will be with you pres
emily"
Don't go, beg of you!" pleaded
Morris, as Jessie turned TO leave thu
room. "Your absence from the din
tner would-well, Il would be very EN-
Charlevoix county herald., 1904-09-17
BABY BORN TO FORTUNE.
John Nicholas Brown, q Years Old,
Worth S1O,OOO.OOO,

John Nicholas Brown of Rhode
Island is only years old, but he is
rated worth S10,00O,O0O. His fortune
came from his father and an uncle.
in equal amounts, before he was 8
months old. Young Brown has threH
palatial residences. yacht, is always
attended by physician and has a
retinue Of ten servants. He lives on
storilized milk chiefly and has more
care bestowed upon him than a royal
prince. He is weighed morning and
night on special scales and is
groomed in the most luxurious man.
ner. The youngsters fortune con-
sists in stock in great cotton mills in
New England. His mother was
Miss Dresser, sister Of Mrs. George
Vanderbilt.
Charlevoix county herald., 1904-09-17

AS illustrative of the exhilarating eff
fects of liquor, Alderman Hammond
Odell tells the story of switchnr n
who took a drink and felt that he
ought to be section boss. He took an
other and said, II ought to be a divi-
sion superintendent" He took two or
three more and felt that he ought to
he general manager of the railroad.
Then he took two or three more and
thought he should be president of the
road.
In few minutes the fast express
was approaching. The switchman
raised aloft his red lamp and brought
the train came to standstill
what is the trouble?" inquired the
conductor.
The switchman slowly pulled out his
watch and said, you are two minutes
late. Don't let this happen again."
Charlevoix county herald., 1904-09-17
CHAPTER XVII.
Sam Rounds Repents.

Cosmopolitan Improvement stock
was strong and active during the ses-
sion preceding the evening set for the
special consideration of its franchises.
Brokers who acted for Arthur Morris
stood on the floor of the exchange
and bid up the stock and took all Of
ferings. The price mounted steadily,
but rapidly. There was heavy selling
from some unknown source, and at
the close enormous blocks came out.
The rumor spread that James Blake
was selling the stock. When his
representatives stood in the excited
mob and boldly proffered Cosmopoli-
tan in thousand-share lots, the price
gagged but Morris's agents came to
The rescue and it closed just below the
top figure.
A published poll of the council
showed a majority in favor Of the
ordinances, and wise spectators pre-
Gicted that in the expected boom of
the morrow Blake would be severely
punished. Blake denied himself to all
callers. The transactions were re.
corded in the name of John Hawkins,
and that gentleman spent all of his
time with "Mr. Burton"
Early in the day John sent for
Blake.
"Mr. Hawkins and I have arranged
Charlevoix county herald., 1904-09-17
CHAPTER xxvI.-Continued.


you've got him all right" roared
Hawkins, grasping John Burt's hand.
I'm proud of you. my boy! l came
IN to help you out, and now l lind
that you have turned the trick with
out me. Is there anything more you
ARant?"
"Yes," returned John.
'''Wef, You'll get her. I'll back your
grandadAs Judgment that she is wait
ing !or you. Speaking of Peter Burt,
how old did you say he is?"
Nearly ninety"
"AnG you wish me to see him.
Think III wait until he's hundred"
declared John Hawkins. Joking
aside, fN go with you any day you
say, and I'll be damned glad to meet
the Old man. Only I'll promise not to
swear again in his presence"
They talked for hours, and Haw-
kins listened with interest to the dis
closures made by Sam Rounds con-
corning the Cosmopolitan Improve
.ment Company.
messenger arrived with a sealed
letter from the alderman, informing
John Burt that the bribery money had
been paid over or deposited. With the
seven aldermen supposed to be pur-
chased, Morris estimated a majority
OF four In favor of his new franchises.
He was so sure of speculative sue
cess that he had fixed the dinner
party to General Garden. Jessie, Edith
and Blake for Tuesday evening-the
date of the council session when his
ordinances would come up for final
action. The news of his triumph
should come to him while he was rev.
cling in the charm of Jessie Gardens
presence. The contemplation of this
pleasure inspired Morris with a new
idea.
The dinner should celebrate his for
NAL engagement to Jessie Garden!
The more ne pondered over this bril-
liant coup the more enhancing did it
seem.
His carriage drew up at the Bishop
residence an hour before the time
Charlevoix county herald., 1904-09-17

| did and lived. The pain in my back
was so bad that | could not sleep at
night. | could not ride a horse, and
sometimes was unable even to ride
In car. My condition was critical
when / sent for Doan's Kidney Pills.
| used three boxes and they cured ne.
Now | can go anywhere and do as
much as anybody. | sleep well and
feel no discomfort at ALL"
a TRIAL TREE-Address Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y. For sale
by all dealers. Price SOC.
Charlevoix county herald., 1904-09-17
Lives a Primitive Life,

Paterson, N. j., has brought to view
ct various times no small number OF
eccentric persons. The latest freak
m that community makes his break
fast of a cucumber, his luncheon of a
carrot, turnip or raw potato. and
eats a few nuts for supper. He never
touches flesh or fish, wears very little
clothing, and sleeps out of doors, eSl,
cept when rain is falling. He looks
never feels an ache or a pain. The
possibilities of human perversity are
unaccountable.
Charlevoix county herald., 1904-09-17
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1t was an old subject for discussion.
this pagan London, long before Arch
deacon Sinclair revived the problem
at st. Sepulchre's church recently.
Church or chapel" he said, ''are only
attended by about Is per cent of Lon
don's population. That means that
four-fifths of the people do not wor-
ship God at ALL"
Many clergymen ascribe the decline
in London's church-going to a weaken
ing Of religious belief. But there is
no reason to take so pessimistic a
view There are many other causes
which affect Sunday attendance, causes
which directly arise from the growth
OF our vast city, from the strenuous
competition in modern business, from
Charlevoix county herald., 1904-09-17

barrassing, don't you see? l won't say
anything more about-about marriage,
Tut please go with us. Something
may happen which you would like to
hear about. You will go; won't you
Miss Carden?"
Jessie yielded to this miserable en-
treaty, and a moment later General
Garden entered the room and relieved
an awkward situation. Jessie took
small part in the conversation as the
carriage rolled down the avenue, but
Morris chatted gaily with Edith Han.
cock. He secretly nursed his anger.
but Jessie noticed that he studiously
ignored General Garden.
Charlevoix county herald., 1904-09-17

existence by leaving shattered nerves
as a legacy for those who serve II
faithfully.
Sunday! What a blessed name it
is to London. 1t Is day OF rest, but
not In its religious significance. To
rest from labor is to leave the smoky
old town and fly to the country for a
breath of fresh air that can give STAN
ina and endurance to the body for an
ether week Of toll.
And thus it is that Sunday trains
pour forth their golfers, that Sunday
roads throb with motors by the hun
dreds and cycles by the thousand.
Those who cannot afford such trips
do the best they can for their tired
todies by staying in bed until noon.
Charlevoix county herald., 1904-09-17
drilled Lion Steaks Delicious.

An explorer who has Often by CON-
pulsion eaten the flesh of animals not
generally used as human food says
that grilled lion steaks are delicious
and much superior to those Of the
tiger; that the flesh OF the rhinoceros.
properly prepared, has all the good
qualities of pork; that the trunk and
feet of young elephants resemble veal,
and that stewed boa constructor is
splendid substitute for rabbit.
Charlevoix county herald., 1904-09-17
1t Banishcs fi,es.

Place in every room this mixture:
Half a teaspoonful Of white pepper.
one teaspoonful of brown sugar, and
enc Of cream, well mixed together. II
cream is not available, use strong
green tea we'll sweetened.
Charlevoix county herald., 1904-09-17
For Your Perfect Comfort

At st. Louis Exposition, which is very
severe upon the feet, remember to take
along box or two of ALIENS FOOT
EASE, a powder for Hot, Tired, Aching,
Swollen, Sweating Feet. 10000 testi-
monials of cures. Sold by all Druggists,
Charlevoix county herald., 1904-09-17
Couldn't.

Said he: You're peach. Fly with
rle?" She replied as she dashed his
hope: you're mistaken. A peach.
did you say? Well, I'm not-I'm can.
talcupe."
Charlevoix county herald., 1904-09-17

A. c. Sprague.
stock dealer. OF
N o r m al. ILL.,,
" rites: "F or
I W o W h o ! o
years I was do
Ing nothing but
b u y / n & medi-
cines to cure
my kidneys. |
do not think
that any man
ever suffered aS
Charlevoix county herald., 1904-09-17

,-ge Of its people record their vote in
county council election? 1t is alb
sLrdly small. There are thousands on
thousands who do not know what
parish they live in, nor do they trouble
to inquire.
AS competition grows Leener so do
working hours lengthen and leisure
hours decrease for all classes. To the
professional and commercial men has
come a new disease-brain flag. So
ciety, apparently inspired by the Gus
tom of the times. endeavors to emu
late the rush and whirl of a workaday
Charlevoix county herald., 1904-09-17
ToRTuRINo PAIN.

Half This Mans Suffcrincs Would
Have Killed Many a Person, But
poan's Cured Him.
Charlevoix county herald., 1904-09-17

Ole associations are broken, when no
one knows his next-door neighbor or
troubles to inquire, when gold is tho
supreme desire of our frank civiliza.
ton, when labor is feverish struggle
to acquire wealth for display, it is
not strange that the steeple among
the chimneys has lost the influence Of
the old tower that rose above the
apple blossoms in a cleaner, sweeter
life
When we discuss the religious as
pect of this great question, let these
facts be also remembered.
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THE MODEL GUEST.
He Knows just When, What and
How to Do or Not to Do.

He Knows just When, What and
How to Do or Not to Do.
A really fine specimen Of the guest
who does his best has spirit which
cannot be broken by weather or weari-
ness. He can manage 10 talk TO any
one, even if he should discover with 4
shock that he is sitting next TO his
worst enemy. He knows how TO come
into any discussion and how to keep
out of it, He does not seek his own
amusement. vet he never fails to show
that he is amused. lie is tolerant of
every opinion. and though he may have
many convictions of his own and may
state them so as to do them Justice he
never tries 10 proselytiZe.
His visit is not mission, and he
never for moment fancieS himself on
the hastings. in Il debating society, a
pulpit or court of justice. Above all.
he has good opinion of himself. Good
wine needs no bush. He has no desire
10 boast, but he is certain that he will
not be sighted. If his hostess assigns
to him a dull job he is sure it is because
SHG IOuiu uO IL We'll, IL
he feels it 10 be really below his powers
he takes her mistake into account not
while he is under her roof, but when
he next receives her kind invitation.
He is not plagued by that craving of
the oversensitive 10 be like their COM
pany nor does he belong to that race Of
born disSentcrs who would always rath-
er be different.
But, alas, conscience and talent do
not always 90 together. There are some
high principled guests who are terrible
bores. In their solicitude to be agree
able they never stop talking, but pursue
their garrulous ideal like dog follow
ing carriage. To every interruption
they give immediate but momentary
attention and run breathless Onion
don Outlook.
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CHILDREN ARE SANE.
But GrOwnup People. Most of Them.
Are More or Less Insane.

But GrOwnup People. Most of Them.
Are More or Less Insane.
There is onr disadvantage which is
Involved in the very nature OF educa-
tion-lhat is. that we have 10 assume
that "rownu1 people are representa-
tive. We have even 10 20 the length
OF assuming that grnwnup people are
sane. When we talk about encouraging
health in children and diScouragins
lnurbidiiy. when We talk of such and
such 4 child being abnormal or inter-
eSting or neurolic or Il genius. we arc
all the time taking for granted that we
ourselves have attained 10 what is
prufilahlc aIul eternal in human nature.
But there is ut least something that
may reasonably h" said upon the other
side. II may Ut least very pllusibly
he maintained that it is children who
are. AZ. after axe. sane and reliable
and "Guwnup p2npi" who are. age aft
or age. more or less fantastic an'! dis
concerning. The great nII iority of
grownrp pcop" in any age will he in
all probability slightly Insane; for since
no human philosophy is perfect. and
since every human philosophy natural
ly treats itself as If it were perfect, the
chances ar" in every generation that
the majority of educated people will he
ecstatically certain of something that
is quite untrue. Children. on the other
hand, ii might he maintained. repre-
sent the actual primary and untouched
human nature. Whatever agrees with
that is sane: whatever iiSHgrees with
it is eccentric. Children arc always
children. or. to limit the matter with
more precision. babies. ut any rate. are
always babies. But few will be so
paradoxical as to maintain that men
are always men or women always wo.
men.--Black and White.