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The Columbus journal., 1904-07-27

To the housewife who has not yet
become acquainted with the new things
Who is reasonably satisfied with the
old. We would suggest that a trial Of
Defiance Cold Water Starch be made
Al once. Not alone because it is guar
anteed by the manufacturers to be su-
perior to any other brand, but because
each l0c package contains Is ozs.,
while all the other kinds contain but
II oxs. 1t is safe to say that the lady
who once uses Defiance Starch will use
no other. Quality and quantity must
The Columbus journal., 1904-07-27
Honor. wer. Even.

Naxheld Parrish, the illustrator. has
. picturesque house In Vermont. and
from this pleasant home he often
makes excursions into the widest and
most isolated parts of tie State.
During q recent visit 10 New York
Mr.. Parrish said:
Il stopped overnight at lonely Yer
mont farm last month. The house
commanded a barren and desolate
landscape. 1t was anything but gay.
I'remember the brief conversation
l had with the farmer as he showed
me to my bed.
IA very quiet place. said.
1T is.' said he.
docs q newspaper ever find its
way here?'
SELDOM
"Then.' I said. you don't hear
much Of what II going on in New
York. eh?' H.. E
mo said the farmer. grimly, but
then, you see. they don't hear much
in New York Of what is going on here.
either"
The Columbus journal., 1904-07-27
Good Old Enojjsh Toffee.

The following ingredients make .
good old English toffee that wont
hurt the youngsters teeth: Two
pounds of moist sugar, half q pound OF
butter. ten drops of essence OF lemon.
. teacupful Of cold water. Put the
sugar. butter and water into q sauce
pan: boil well for two hours, not stir
ring the mixture. When Just done add
ten drops of essence Of lemon. Then
pour II on q we'll buttered dripping
pan to cool
The Columbus journal., 1904-07-27
Editor Shepard's News.

When the late Elliott F. Shepard
published d newspaper in this city he
printed at the head of the editorial
column each afternoon q Scriptural
text. The editor of one of the sensa-
tional newspapers instructed q re
porter to interview Mr.. Shepard and
outlined the questions the young man
was to ask. All went we'll until the
interviewer asked:
why do you publish Bible extracts
The one to-day dealt with the Cruel
hxion. Do you consider that news?''
Il d." emphatically responded Mr..
Shepard. 1T is news to q great many
people especially 50. I believe, to
the gentleman who sent you to Ques'
ton me-"
The interview ended there
The Columbus journal., 1904-07-27
The Value Of q Side Remark.

nc VOuOV " . 0sO0 beSsssos~s
A. s. l. Shields. Philadelphia well.
known criminal lawyer. once turned
a case in his favor by the happy in
spiration of q side remark.
George s. Graham, then district At.
torney of the Quaker City. was max.
ing his plea to the jury. Suddenly
pointing to the prisoner, he shouted.
He has been in politics too long to
be honest!"
He paused for a moment to let the
full significance of the words sink
home. when in a quiet but penetrat
ing voice. Mr.. Shields. leaning to
ward the speaker. said:
You've been in politics some little
time yourself, haven't YOU. GeOrge?"
The jury shook with laughter. Mr.
Graham sat down discounted, and .
few minutes later the twelve good
men and true brought in a verdict Of
not guilty.
The Columbus journal., 1904-07-27
CHAPTER x.
When Mioht Made Right.


What difference that. somewhere
beyond the hills. men were fighting
and castles were burning? At Ivars-
dale. in the shelter and cheer of the
lords great hall. the feast of the bar.
ley beer was at its height
Where the glow lay r0siest, the
young lord sat in the great raised
chair. jesting with his Danish page
who knelt on the step at his side
Now the boys answering provoked
him to laughter. and he put out .
hand and tousled the thick curls in
his favorite caress.
Like q quieting hand, the Arst of
the mellow chords from the harp fell
upon the noise Of the revel. The
servants bearing away the dishes be-
gan to tread the rushes ON tiptoe, and
q dozen frowns rebuked any clatter
Through the hush. the gleeman be-
gan to sing the Romance of King
Oha." the king who married q wood
nymph for dear loves sake. Lord
and page. man and maid and serf,
SSeSe~S~ we oAO SO1 "W0Iu luS
harper's tattered figure. What mat
ter that outside an autumn wind was
nowling through the forest and strip
ping the leaves through the vines? I?
Within sound of the mellow harp
music it was balmiest springtime, as
the castlefolk followed the gleeman
over the hills and dales of a Towering
dream-world.
For . space after he had finished.
the silence remained unbroken, then
gave way only to an outburst of ap-
plause.
Above the confusion rose the voice
OF the brawniest of the henchnen,
passing his judgment on the ballad.
Now that is my own desire of sonss,"
he declared. That was worth pos.
sessing-the love Of that lass. Drink
to the wood maiden. comrades, bare
feet and wild ways and all!" Swing
ing up his horn. he drained of the
toast at a draught. Give us q mis-.
tress like that. my lord.." he cried
merrily, "and We xill hold Ivarsdale
for her though all of Edmund's men
batter at the DOORS
The Lord of Ivardale shook his
head indolently against the cushion.
No wood lass for me, friend Celric," :"
he said. The lady of my love shall
The Columbus journal., 1904-07-27

: tSAgain there was silence.
Sehert put his last question: How
long does the son of LodbrOk give
me to consider hcw I am to order
things"
The man shattered the silence with
his boisterous laughter. MY chief
gives you no time at all. So long a
time. he has studied out, will 1t take
me to come in to you: SO much longer
to do my errand; ard so much longer
to get back. At the end of that time
he will blow his horn, and ii your
gates do not fly open in abedience.
he will take that for your answer"
The Lord of Ivarsdale rose with
sparks flashing from the steel of his
eyes. by Peter. &c is right! do
not need even that long," he cried.
Since the Wide-Fathomer began the
game. the Tower has been the prize
OF the strongest. For his answer. be
he reminded of his own Danish say
ing, that 1t is a strong bird that can
.teke what an eagle has In his claws
and let him get what comfort he can
from that"
SAfter his ringing tones, the un-
moved voice Of the messenger fell
fat on the ear. 1T has happened as
*e supposed, that you would answer
mfavorably." he said as he turned.
1T was seen in battle that you are
a brave man. Otherwise the chief
would not have thought it necessary
to hew q path through the forest in
order to take you by surprise" Sa-
luting with some appearance of re-
spect. he joined his conductors at the
door and passed out of sight down the
stzir.
: Like smoke in the wake of q ire
brand, confusion rose behind him: q
din OF exclamatiOns loosed on the
air and the clangor Of weapons caught
down from the wall. Through it, the
Etheling's voice sounded strongly.
ITO the palisade. all Of you! They
may not wait till morning. To the
forest side; and keep them from it
as you would keep OF DEATH" He
bent and shook the crouching page.
my armor, boy! How! Would you
have me read treason in your slug.
Sishness? Ny armor!"
The page started up, but It Was only
to stare past him and fling out his
hand toward . window. where q bright
light had suddenly shot athwart the
darkness: Lord, they have set fire
to something!"
The voice Of old Norcard rose
shrill: TO the storehouses! Save
the grain!"
There was . Wild rush for the door:
but tnon the threshold they were net
by sh6uts Of watchmen hurryinE from
the pirapets. = I.
!. "Ioc2 the court il swarming WITH
them!'... They have cut through the
palisade on the forest side!"...
They had brush laid ready.
Waited only for him.. Holy
saints, what is the meaning OF that:"
%. Something else has taken!"
In their midst the young lord stood
in helpless fury: and the hand he
had grasped around MS sword-hilt
gripped II 50 hard that blood started
under each nail But his page bent
and kissed the clenched hst With q
CRY Of fierce exulting.
You win never get out to find your
The Columbus journal., 1904-07-27
Oejoin Of Veil Lost.

II is hard to tell where the wearing
OF the veil first had vogue: many
think 1t originated In Egypt, tor It
was worn there centuries ago. The
Greek brides wore chaplets instead OF
. veil. These wreaths were plucked
by the brides themselves for good
luck. They usually were made OF Wild
thyme. myrtle. evergreen. and roses.
Roman maidens wore yellow wells
crowned with q wreath of verbina-
The Columbus journal., 1904-07-27
At Rest.


Servant Of God. well done!
Rest from thy loved employ!
The battle fought. the victory won.
Enter thy Masters JOY.
The voice at midnight came.
He started up to hear,
A mortal arrow pierced his frame:
He fell. but felt no fear.
Tranquil amidst alarms.
1t found him on the field.
A veteran Slumb'ring on his arms
Beneath his red-cross shield.
His sword was in his hand.
Still warm with recent fight:
Ready that moment. at command.
Through rock and steel TO smite.
At midnight came the cry,
ITO meet thy God prepare!"
He woke. and caught his Captains eye.
Then strong in faith and prayer.
His spirit with bound
Burst its encumbering clay:
His tent, at sunrise. on the ground,
A darkened ruin lay.
The pains Of death are past:
Labor and sorrow cease.
And life's long warfare closed 1t 1a0t,
His soul is found in peace.
Soldier Of Christ. well done!
Praise be thy new employ:
And while eternal ages run.
Rest In thy Saviour'S Joy.
James Montgomery.
The Columbus journal., 1904-07-27

be q high-born maid who knows n
more of the worlds roughness than I
of woman's ways. Deliver me from
your sun-browned. hcy-bred wenches!"
The henchman would not be
downed; again his voice rose above
the others. In soft days. my lord,
in soft days, it might easily be SO.
But bear in mind such times as these,
when grief happens to man oftener
than joy. Methinks your lily-fair lady
would swoon at the sight of your
blood; and tears would be the best
answer You would get, should you
seek to draw comfort out of her"
White as a star at dawn, the pages
face was raised while his wide eyes
hung on his masters.
The young noble laughed with gay
scorn. Tears would be in all re-
spects a better answer than I should
deserve, should I whimper faint-heart-
ed words into q maiden's ear. What
folly-nt do you sreak in, fellow?
What? Do you think l would wed
another comrade like yourself, or q
playfellow like this younsster?" Ever
SO gently his foot touched the boUish
form on the step. ~.
Disputing and agreeing, the clamor
rose anew, and the Etheling turned to
his favorite with a jest. But the
page was no longer in his place. He
had risen to his feet and was stand
ing with his head flung back like one
In pain, both hands up tearing the
tunic away from his throat Sebert
bent toward him with a question on
his lips.
He forgot the query before he could
speak it. however, for at that mo-
ment there was a sound of hurried
steps on the stone stairs, and one Of
the armed watchmen from the top Of
the Tower burst into the room.
Lord" he gasped. some one is
upon us! We thought first 1t was
naught but the noise of the wind
then Eward saw a light. We swear
they came not over the bridge, yet"
His words were cut short by q
horn-blast from the darkness. loud and
clear above the whistling wind. Tests
and laughter died ON the lips that
bore them. and with one aecord the
men turned in their seats to watch
their master.
His face had sobered q he listened:
before the first echo had died away
he had spoken swiftly to the fellow
It his side. "Celric, get you down to
the guard at the gate and inquire into
the meaning of that"
When the henchman had lett, he
began . sharp questioning of the SEN
tnel. and the noise did not begin
again. In the quiet. the tap Of the
man's feet upon the steps was audible
long r6oee he reached the waiting
rsomful. Every eye fastened itself
upon the curtained doorway.
Swinging back, the arras disclosed
q face full of amaxement. Lord"
the man said, 1T is Danes! None
know how many or how they came
there. And their chief has sent you .
messenger"
'Danes!" For the first time In the
history Of Ivarsdale, the word WAS
spoken with IN accent Of relief.
The page tuIned nom the IRE with
. cry Of hitter rejoicing: IL It II
Canute, win 90 to hfm!"
The Columbus journal., 1904-07-27
Ito be continually
viii car,eton's Own story.

Will Coejeto0's own 8eosy.
Will Carleton. the poet ald lectur.
er, was lecturing in . Western city
several yeers ago. when. % leaving
the platform he was accosted by .
pleasant. shabby looking old woman.
mi. Carleton" she said. Il want to
ask you . great favor. VIII you give
me the handkerchief you carried while
you lectured this evening""
WHY. what on earth do you want
that for?'
Il am very poor. Mr.. Carleton" she
said. "and IL you give me that haId-
kerchief l think I can live on it
year. t-.'f
Mr.. Carleton stared. "A year! You
shall certainly have It," and the old
woman retired with the handkerchief
profusely thanking him. Later Mr..
Carleton learned that she had EN-.
broidered his name ON It and 'rafned"
. 1t SO extensively that she did make
several hundred dollars. enough to
keep her for . year-Pittsburg Dis
patch. ..T
The Columbus journal., 1904-07-27
He Never Saves the Bands.

When King Edward smokes q cigar
the bands are religiously torn into
four pieces every time. The reason
is that once, at Marienbad. Z came 30
the ear of the king that . land from
round one of the royal cigars, which
Was stamped with tie royal arms. had
been sold by an indiscreet waiter for
s guineas. The man who bought 1t
attached the band to q similArly-made
cigar, and vent round showing the
cigar to his friends. saying It had beeo
given to him by he hAe.
The Columbus journal., 1904-07-27

The Dominion Exhibition is one
that attracts hundreds OF thousands
each year This year il will be held
in Wiz nipeg. Manitoba (Canada). and
with the material assistance given II
by the Dominion Government. II will
be, one OF the most successful ever
held Besides the number OF special
attractions that will be offered. there
will be brought together an eNhioit
Of the Agricultural and Industrial re-
sources of Canada such as Is rarely
attempted by any country Visitors
Will be there in large numbers from
the United States, owing to the low
rates offered by railways. connecting
with the Canadian roads. 1t IL eX-
pec;eG that Hon. Clifford Seton, Min
lister Of the Interior, will be there
on the opening day 10 declare the ex-
hihitian open. 4 splendid opportunity
will be afforded by this exhibition to
meet friends. Hotel accommodations
will be quite ample.
The Columbus journal., 1904-07-27
Wash Sheep With Fire Enaine.

A remarkable use for the IRE en-
gine in Agricultural England is sheep
washing. which may be seen in prog.
ress on q large estate At Uxbridge.
about fifteen miles from London
There Q little steam IRE engine throws
100 gallons q minute On the fleece Of
each animal. Even horses are washed
III q similar manner.
The Columbus journal., 1904-07-27
Poets Ar % Impractical.

There II Q very pretty little poem
beginning with Dainty little dande-
lion. smiling on the lawn" Ever hear
it: 1t sounds pretty. doesn't It!
Dainty little dandelion. smiling on
the lawn" So many things sound
pretty In poetry that are pests when
met out of doors.-Atchison Globe.
The Columbus journal., 1904-07-27

4 group Of public school drawing
teachers was discussing the advan-
tages of modelling work in the schools
Clay wax favored By the majority Of
he group as modelling material. One
of the younger teaehefs asked: why
don't We use wax! It seems to me
it would be much pleasanter to han
die"
The other teachers looked 1t her
rityingly. She blushed and said: Il
curpose I'm . goosk I suppose wax
-,ould be too hard fIf q child to work
18th" -
2 1t isn't tho1," sall one Of the old
CT teachers, but The childrSa viii
chew It. and We can't afford to use II I"
.c- TGrt -i1.e-.
The Columbus journal., 1904-07-27

A Trip % Colorado, Utah Or California
is not complete unless it embraces
the most beautiful resorts and grand
est scenery in Colorado. which are
found on the Colorado Midland Rail-
way. the highest standard gauge line
in the world. Exceptionally low sum
ner round trip rates to Colorado in
terror state points. Utah. Calisornis
and the Northwest are offered BY this
line. For Information address Mr.. c.
H. Speers. General Passenger Agent.
Denver. Colo.
The Columbus journal., 1904-07-27
Do Your Feet Ache and eurn7

Shake into your shoes, Aliens Foot
Ease, = powde. for the feet. It makes
swollen. Hot. swsssins Feet. Sorns sand and
Bun;ons. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores. e3c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmssed. LARoy. n. Y.
The Columbus journal., 1904-07-27
When Your Grocer SAW

he does not have Defiance Starch, you
may be sure he is afraid to keep 1t un-
til his stock of I, OF. packages are
sold. Defiance Starch is not only bet
ter .han any other Cold Water Starch.
but contains Is OF. to the package and
sells for same money ~ Il OF. brands.
The Columbus journal., 1904-07-27
Here 70 Aristocroey.

The finest looking people Of Eu-
rope are the Txiganes. or gipsies OF
Hungary. Physically they ars splen-
cid specimens Of men and women. and
are rarely Ill. So pure is their blood
that their wounds quickly heal with
out the application of medicam0ntA
The Columbus journal., 1904-07-27

The men Who draw the beer nom
kegs in Munich restaurants got no pay
from the proprietor. They are re-
sponsible for q certain number Of
glasses each keg; whatever they can
sell beyond that. by not quite filling
the mugs, is theirs.
The Columbus journal., 1904-07-27
Derivation Of Dozen.

Dozen" il from the French 6ou-
xaine. Q collection Of articles DonGal.
" numbered together. It is used
in the Herefordshire poems, LOO. and
shows French for the first tine en-.
croaching upon English numerals.
The Columbus journal., 1904-07-27

Lewis "Sfogle Binder" The rsehess,
quality cigar On the market 1t stFai9ht q.
Always reliable. You pay l0c for cissrs
not 20 good. Lewis Factory, Pooria- mi
The Columbus journal., 1904-07-27
Capada's Attractions.

Paradoxical though ii may seem, a
Spoiled child is always fresh.
The Columbus journal., 1904-07-27

lily-fair lady. You win never have .
lady. wife. lerd! We shall die -
gether."
tn h continually
The Columbus journal., 1904-07-27

Try me just once and I am sure to
come again Defiance Starch
The Columbus journal., 1904-07-27

All spinsters are single from choice
they say
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-12-08
RESOLUTION OF THANKS.

The North Georgia Methodist Con-
ference before adjourning here last
week adopted the following resolutions
OF thanks by rising vote:
"InaSmuch as we have been both
comfortably and safely received, placed
IN d 'lightful homes, have had warm
weIcome from all churches, have had
tAe use of the county court house by
the favor of Judge George f. Gober,
who adjourned court to accommodate
ns, and have had many courtesies from
the county officials; therefore be it
Resolved, That we extend our
heartfelt thanks to the railroads, the
reception committee, the churches of
Marietta, his Honor Judge George f.
Gober, the county officials. the banks,
the presiding elder OF the Marietta Dis
trict, S. B. Ledbetter, and to the pas
tor of the Methodist Church, Fletcher
Walton, and the citizens generally OF
Marietta for their abundant hospital.
ity,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-12-08
Fletcher WAL TON
CHAINED AND WATCHED
By the METHODIST Board
of Stewards on Thurs
day Evening.

The new Board of Stewards of the
Methodist Church met in the Church
parlor on last Thursday evening. There
| was a full board present. DIR. J. D.
Malone, chairman, presided.
DR.. S. B. Ledbetter, the retiring pre-
siding elder, and Rev. Fletcher Walton,
the retiring pastor of the Church, were
both present, After the preliminary
business, under the head of miscel-
laneous business, Col. d. w. Blair, in
behalf of the Board of Stewards, pre-
scented Rev. Fletcher Walton a gold
watch and chain, on the interior of the
case being engraved the following in
scription: From the Ste wards of
Methodist Episcopal Church, South, to
Fletcher Walton, 1904"
Col, Blair's speech was a gem of ora
tory, beautiful and pertinent, express
ing the sentiments of the board that it
was source of deep regret that Rev.
Fletcher Walton, who has been here
only one year, had been assigned to La
Grange for the ensuing year. The
watch was presented as testimonial
of esteem, confidence and appreciation
to be an every day reminder of the love
and good will of the Board.
Rev. Mr.. Walton accepted the watch
and chain in most feeling speech, ex-
pressing his regret of the severing of
the ties of pastor and people, which had
been 30 pleasant to him.
The watch is very handsome one ::
solid gold, and was bought of E. M.
Cook & Co., and the inscription beauti-
fully engraved by Mr.. ]. H. Cutlif.
The new Board of Stewards are as
follows:
DR.. ], D. Malone, Chairman; WIS.
N. Neal, Vice-Chairman; J. 7. Daniel,
Secretary; E. G. Gilbert, Treasurer
i. w. Hardeman, T. A. Granting, w.
r. Power, D. w. Blair, Geo. E. Nolan,
L. G. Baldwin, j. NJ. Austin, Geo. H.
Sessions, G. A. Guyton, J. A. Massey,
j. A. Manget, II. A. Barnes, in.
CAN'T.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-12-08
WHY THE NEGRO Is CALLED COON.

Many years ago, when superstition
held greater sway than now, and the
influences Of the occult and weird we're
more potent, cunning negro slave had
acquired the reputation of possessing a
familiar spirit and of being able to per.
form many uncanny mysteries, His
fellow slaves held him in great awe.
and even his master grew to believe in
his powers. This finally led to wager,
in which the greater part of the mas
ter's fortune was staked on the negro's
diViniDg ability barrel was placed
on the lawn and live coon placed un.
der the barrel. Then the negro was
sent for and told to inform the crowd
what was under the barrel. He tried
in various ways to escape exposure, but
without success. Realizing that he
was cornered, he leaned on the barrel
dejsctedly and remarked, "Well, you've
got dis old coon at last, whereupon q
great shout applauded what was con.
sidered "Sambo's'' remarkable astute.
ness, and his reputation was forever
firmly established.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-12-08

Loyalty to ones own town is a cardi-
nal virtue, and like charity, "it covers
multitude of SINS" If you are the
kind of citizen you ought to be you are
going to think your own town the very
best one in the state-the people in it
the best kind of people, and the insti-
tutions the best ones to be found any,
where. A town that has citizens like
that will be town, simply because it
has the material out of which towns
are made. 1t will succeed in spite of
any hindrance, because the elements
to over come hindrances are to be
found there,