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The Elbert County tribune., 1906-05-17

each day reach from one end of the
city to the other.
Three hundred and eighty years of
time is consumed daily in writing these
letters. startling total of $500 years
a week, over IA centuries year.
And each of these letters that aggre-
gate so wonderful pile, must be han
died many times.
when letter is dropped in the win
dow it falls on a carrier" explained
Frank H. Galbraith, superintendent of
mails, in tracing an envelope. "and is
taken to the second floor. 1t falls on
a huge steel table around which ale
80 or 40 men. They arrange the let
tiers so that the stamps are all one way.
"A moving belt carries them to
stacker and then into the canceling ma
chimes, which handle from 500 to coo
letters a minute.
There are 13 machines, all work.
ing after four o'clock in the afternoon.
From the canceling machines the let
ters go to the primary separation cases.
THE real expert work then begins.
The distributors must know where
every town is in the state that he ham
dies and the time of every mail train
and work accordingly. 1t takes three
years of work before a man can really
appreciate the demands of this place."
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KING IS AGING FAST
EDWARD BELIEVED TO BE NEXT
MONARCH TO DIE
Two-score Years of High Life Telling
on British Ruler = Desperate
Fight Being Made with
Aid of Doctors.

Washington.-In diplomatic circles
here 1t is common talk that King Ed
ward of England will be the next mon
arch to yacate his throne at the call
of death. He is now fighting desper-
nsutralize the deadening effect of 80
continuous years of high living.
His majesty is aging rapidly. Though
he always puts on smiling face and
braces his figure in public, he is un-
able to keep up appearances for long
His latest lengthy public appearance
was at the opening of parliament IN
February. He drove from Bucking-
ham palace to the house OF lords, q
distance of about one and one-nalI
miles, had his state robes put on, read
a speech of about 1000 words and then
returned to the palace.
The programme was not an arduous
one, but Edward was greatly fatigued
before the close; his voice grew husky
halfway through the speech. and he
was almost limp rag on the drive
back to his London residence.
At the slightest ailment his family
invariably send for Sir FredericJ,
Treves, the noted doctor, who per-
formed the operation for appendicitis
on Edward just before his coronation
Recently when Edward, while out
walking, strained his foot at Windsor
Treves was summoned by special
train. though all he could DO was to
tell the king that the trained nurse
who is always in attendance, bad
treated the foot correctly If Edward
cuts his finger hurry call is sent out
for Treves, or if he has slight head
ache, the doctor has to be summoned
These precautions are necessary be-
cause of the general weakness of the
kings health. His system is so full
of the results of high living that the
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-05-17

tale had already been told to Won
Dessauer by Father. Clement. The
pair stood up under the golden glow
of the swinging silver lamps. 1t was
strange scene. For. surely. never
was marriage more wonderfully cele.
brated on this earth than this of two
fair maidens (for so they still ap-
peared) taking hands at the biddihg OF
Gods priest and vowing the solemn
vows, in the presence of a princes
chancellor. to live only for eacn other
in all the world.
Presently the solemn Let no man
put asunder" was said. the blessing
pronounced. and Leopold Won Des-
sauer came forward with his usual
courtly grace to salute the newly made
Countess Won Loen.
He would have kissed her hand. but
with swift gesture she offered her
cheek.
Not hands to-day, good friend" she
said. II am no more a princess. but
my husbands wife. They cannot part
us now, can they, High Chancellor? l
have gotten my wish!"
Dear lady" the Chancellor of Plas
senburg answered gently. 81 am an old
man. and have observed that Hymen
is the most tricksome of the divini-
ties. His omens go mostly by con-
traries. Where much is expected lit
tie is obtained. When all men speak
well OIL wedding and all the prophets
prophesy smooth tnings-my fear is
great. But he of good cheer. Though
you have chosen the rough road. the
perilous venture. the dark night, the
deep and untried ford. you will yet
come out on plain gladness. into a
day of sunshine. and at the eventide
reach home of content"
ITO be continued.)
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7-iNcAES
A LETTER CLIP.

position with those letters that de-
mand not to be forgotten in it. it will
often save us time and trouble. 1t
is simple of construction and easily
made, and the size suggested in the
sketch will be found a useful one.
Any piece of strong cardboard will
serve as foundation. and this should
be covered with 4 dark colored art
serge and edged with cord. Across
the center is an elastic band, under
which letters and papers are easily
slipped. The clip is supported very
much in the same manner as an ordi-
nary photograph frame by piece of
cardboard covered with serge and
hinged on with strip Of the same
material.
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slightest ailment may develop into his
final illness.
, The king is on diet, and he has
been strictly limited as to the amount
of alcohol and tobacco he can consume.
He has been compelled to give up the
belief, which he held until recently,
that il he spent six weeks every year
at Marienbad, taking the water cure,
he could do as he pleased the rest of
the time. He is now compelled to take
the cure every day of his life, by liv-
ing as abstemiously as any other sick
man.
Only few weeks ago DR.. OFT, who
attends Edward during his peri 'dic
summer visits to Marienbad, was sum-
moned to Windsor for consultation
with the home doctors. Dr. OFT re-
manned va considerable time at Wind
sor studying the changes in Edwards
condition that have occurred since last
summer.
DR.. OFT would not have come to Eng
land unless something serious were tie
matter.
King Edwards knee is giving hin
considerable trouble. He broke The
kneecap when he was prince OF Wales,
eight years ago, and it did not heal
properly.
The kings hair and beard that have
been gray for a long time are new
turning silvery, and his face is coming
to have drawn expression. His eyes
are heavy, and are growing dull, while
thick pouches and deep lines are be-
looming visible under them.
The chief factors in the possibility
that Edward will live for few years
longer are his absolute disregard of
worry and trouble, and his courage
This latter characteristic he showed
when several years ago Sipido, the an
'archist, tried to assassinate him at
Brussels. One shot had been fired,
point blank, which missed the king.
and Sipido was about to shoot again,
when Edward, not flinching an iacil.
exclaimed compassionately, You poor
fool! You poor fool"
However, there are some ills that
all the courage in the world canno.
cure. though it may prolong life for a
short time
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A DESK CONVENIENCE.
A "Letter-Slip" In Which to Put I'M
portant Letters That Early De-
mand Attention.

! "a place for everything and every
thing in its place" is an admirable
proverb. but in spite of every precau-
ton things are apt at times to get
into the wrong places, and what is
more annoying than mislaying some
Important letter that is waiting to be
answered? The letter clip" of which
we give a sketch has been designed
for the purpose of avoiding this trou-
Bile, and 1t is intended for use on a
writing-table. Placed in a prominent
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Longer breaths, signing in his sIum.
bers like happy, tired child.
Again there came footsteps, quicker
and lighter this time; then the crisp
rustic Of silken skirts, a warm breath
of scented air, and the door was
closed again. No knocking this time.
1t was someone who entered a. of
right
The Princess Margaret sat down BY
the couch Of Maurice Won Lynar and.
after this manner of which have
told, her heart was moved within her.
As she bent a little over the youth
and looked into his sleeping face, the
likeness to Joan the Duchess came out
more strongly than ever. emerging al
most startlingly. as a race stamp
stands out on the features Of the dead.
She bent her head still nearer the
slightly parted lips. Then she drew
back.
NO" she murmured, smiling at her
intent, II will not--at least, not now.
will wait till hear them coming"
She stole her hand under the cloak
which covered the sleeper till her cool
fingers rested on ManrIce's hand. He
stirred a little and his lips moved.
Then his eyelids quivered to the lift
ing. But they did not rise. The ear
of the Princess was very near them
now.
Maurice" she whispered. wake,
dearest. They are coming
Margaret" he would have an.
swered. But could not.
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Prince Louis stood without, W'tn neao
bowed to listen.
Then he turned and faced the Spar
hawk with very different counte-
nance to that which he had bent upon
the Princess Margaret.
.'And now. sir" said the priest
abruptly. who may you be?"
Father, I am servant to the
Duchess Joan OF Hohenstein and
hernsberg. Maurice Won Lynar is my
name"
'And pray, how came you SO like
thu Duchess that you can pass mus
ter for herr"
That | know not. 1t is an affair
upon which I was not consulted"
How came the Princess to love
you.'
"Wefl. for one thing. loved her
For another, l told her sol"
THE points are well taken, but OF
themselves insufficient" smiled the
priest. 80 also have others better
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JOAN 4Hs SE SWORD HAND
~ S.R <aaazo~ o< MeRxascsoo
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CHAPTER XXX Continued.
She clasped her hands about his
arm.
VIII your" she said again. looking
up beseechingly at him.
The Father stood smiling a little
down upon her. more with his eyes
than with his lips.
"They will kill him and marry you,
# do. And, moreover. pray tell me.
little one. what will they do to me?"
he said.
'Father, they would not dare to
meddle with you. Your office-your
sanctity. Holy Mother Church herself
would protect you. II Conrad were
here he would do 1t for me. am sure
ne would marry u.s."
"And you, young masquerader,"
said Father Clement, turning to the
Sparhawk, what say you to all this?
l must know all before consent to
put my neck into the halter!"
II will do whatever the Princess
wishes. Her will is mine''
DO not make virtue OF that
young man." said the priest. smiling;
the will of the Princess is also that
of most people with whom she comes
in contact. Why. ever since she was
so high Che indicated with his hand) /.
l declare the mink hath set her own
penances and dictated her own abso-
lutions."
The Sparhawk dropped on one knee
and bent his head
"Ah, that is better" said the priest
making the sign of benediction above
the clustered raven locks. Rise. sir.
would speak with you a moment
apart. My Lady Margaret, viii you
please to walk on the terrace there
while | confer with-the Lady Joan.
according to the commandment of the
Prince"
AS he spoke the last words he made
little movement towards the corri-
dor with his hand, at the same
moment elevating his voice. The
Princess caught his meaning and, be-
fore either of her companions could
stop her. she tiptoed to the door, set
her hand softly to the latch. and sud
denly flung it open. Prince Louis
stood without, with head bowed to
1isten.
The Princess shrilled into a little
peal of laughter.
Brother Louis" she cried, clapping
her hands. I'VE have caught you. You
must restrain your youthful, ardent
affections. Your bride is about to
confess"
The Prince glared at his debonnaire
sister as II he could have slain her on
the spot.
II returned" he said formally.
speaking to the disguised Maurice. ito
inform the Princess that her rooms
hn the main palace were ready for her
whenever she deigns to occupy them"
'T thank you, Prince Louis" return
ed the false Princess, bowing. In ais
character of woman betrayed and
Ted prisoner the Sparhawk was spar
ing OF his words. and for other rea-
sons as well.
Come. brother, your arm" said the
Princess. "You and l must not In
trude. We will leave the good Faith
er and his fair penitent. Come. dear
brother, come!"
And with one gay glance shot back
ward at the Sparhawk. half over her
shoulder. the Lady Margaret took the
unwilling arm of her brother and
swept out. Verify. as Father Clement
had said, she was royal mink.
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Bear Tries to Liz Deer From Water.

w. M. Kennedy, who has been in
the numbering business for a number
of years past, tells of seeing a bear
try to lift live deer from the Ma.
galloway river
When he discovered them. the bear
had hold of the young bucks head
with his teeth and wss hanging on
hard with the aid of his claws The
deer swan for the shore, carrying tr-
weight of the bear. but he swan d.
rectly into trap in the crotch that
was made by the BOOM
The bear made frantic efforts to get
onto the logs and pull the deer after
him. But the weight was too much,
The bear was dispatched by Mr.. Ken,
nedy.--Maine Woods.
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INSTRUMENT OF TORTURE,
Russian Revolutionists = Heavy
Whip Weighted with Lead.

London.-Whenever the czar is in
great difficulty he has recourse to the
Cossack's knout. 1t is a horrible IN
strument, The heavy thong being
weighted with lead at the end. The
Times reported recently from VIII
lage in southern Russia that so Cos
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-05-17

sacks and 20 gunners appeared and
knouted IS peasants. One of them
died and the schoolmaster became in
sane. Another telegram describes the
fiogging of so peasants in a Lettisn
village. Even the schoolmistress, who
had taught her pupils revolutionary
songs. got 35 strokes. and one revolu-
ZIONIST was nagaikaed until the bones
protruded through the flesh
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-05-17
After the Service.

The Minister-That was a rather
long sermon l preached this morning.
my dear. Do you think it met with
the approval of the congregation?
His Wife, suppose SO, Abner.
noticed they were all nodding.-
Rehoboth Sunday Herald
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Fished for Snake Under House.

Muskogee, Ind. T.-Jacob Watts. a
fullblooded Cherokee. brought a large
rattlesnake to the city. and after try
ing to get rid of it all day failed to
find buyer. He says he captured the
snake, which for the past year has
been living under his house. by loop
ing a heavy cord and fishing for his
suakeship for several days.
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Part of Finger in Cigar

Fort Dodge. Ia.-George Lombard, of
Memphis, Tenn, while visiting rela-
while smoking a cigar. and. breaking
it open. he discovered portion of a
piece of the nail. 1t is believed some
workman's hnger was caught in the
machinery and the several portion be-
came accidentally mixed with the fill
ing.
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A Breath Sweetener.

Tincture of ,nyrrh is breath
sweetener and only few drops in a
half glass of water-just enough I'd
make milky lo.ion-are needed
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-05-17
Nerve Tonic.

Onions are an excellent nerve tonic.
and small onion eaten raw will often
cause restful sleep.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-05-17
CHAPTER Xxx.

The Princess Margaret is In Hurry.
The priest waited till their foot
steps died away down the corridor
before going to the door to shut it.
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DECAY OF IMAGINATION.
Assertion Made That Civilization Is
Not Only Killing Poetry, But
Sense Of Humor.

An italian scientist thinks that civ
ilization is not only killing poetry,
but the sense of humor. Both de-
Ponds upon the seen object suggest
ing other things to the mind. in one
case congruous. in the other incon-
gruous. Science mas made our minds
more rigid so that we see only what
we see. More rigid" means less vi.
talized
Under new conditions at hand. we
shall get back our vitality, shall once
more have some TO spare. once more
be able TO see the naked visible in
lis proper robes. Imagination is the
seeing Of real relations. IL is seeing
what we feel ought to be. which,
when sane, is deeper seeing of what
they are. Humor is imagination re-
Taxing herself and playing the carl
caturist While she lives az all. she
must be permitted to recreate, She
thrives on the surplus age of mental
vitality.
Nordau dweils somewhere on the
tendency Of artists he calls degcner-
ate TO paint everything more or less
violet. One would suppose that every
color. like every sound. must be yield
ing its overtones. Any one can see
the color as Il stands. Il takes an
artist 90 see-feel. ''imagine"-its
overtones and bring them down for
us.-Student in the New Century.
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TO MAKE HOUSEWIVES
NEW COURSE IN COOKERY FOR
CHICAGO SCHOOLGIRLS.
will Learn How 70 Feed Family Of
Five on Five Dollars Week
Table and Parlor Manners to
Be Thrown In.

Chicago. Every girl in the public
school Is 10 learn how 20 feed a hus-
band and three children on 1--WE dol
lars a week and still have enough food
left over TO satisfy her own hunger.
Those who hold themselves 20 be inn
mune from the matrimonial germ are
to learn how TO keep bachelor quarters
on what the sOciologists call "starva-
ton wages" without the danger OF
starving.
In the schoolrooms. too. the home
makers OF tomorrow are TO be taught
parlor and table manners. how a
hostess should act under all circum-
stances. how to go marketing. how TO
discriminate between pure and adult
Grated foods. and a thousand aud one
other useful things which the school
trustees believe every up-to-date
housewife should know
Instruction In all Of these different
branches OF household economics Is
provided for In new course In do
nestle science. prepared by a commit
tee OF teachers and approved by the
school management committee.
Incidentally the course is calculated
to make the man with the small in
come look little better 20 susceptible
femlninity Not ouly are girls to be
taught how 10 feed family OF FIVE
az Ave dollars per. but they are also To
be taught the relative nutritive values
u inexpensive foods and the attractive
preparation OF cheap foods.
Each pupil. the prospectus says.
rs TO keep an account for the family
Of the size OF the one to whlch the pu-
pill belongs"
The first years work In the new
course provides Tor the study or hitch
en- Arrangement and care. the care.
selection aud use Of cooking utensils.
tables. sinks. refrigerators. etc The d.
gestive organs will be submitted TO
careful study with view to ascertain
ing the effects OF the various foods on
them
The general study OF foods during
the FIRST year Is to be divided as fol-
lows;
I Change produced by cooking
2 Digestibiity.
g. Meeting the needs Of the body
4 Nutritive value Of different foods
g. Inexpensive foods and their nutri-
tive value
6. Attractive preparation Of foods.
particularly inexpensive foods
Methods % keeping foods fresh.
s Methods ~ preserving foods
9. Adulteratlons- harmless. harmful
I'm the second year a detailed study
Is 90 be made Of dietarles. Then ideal
dietarieS are 20 be- made Tor the infant.
child. high school pupil. adult day la
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HARVARD MANS GRACE.
Familiarity Of Petition Shocked Ar
izona Men Gathered for Thanks.
giving Dinner.

A story Is told about a Young Eel.
low Just out OF Harvard. who went
10 Arizona TO find out what IL was
like. lie vas affected in his man
ner. after the English fashion. and
around the nelghborhood soon be-
came something Of a joke.
When Thanksgiving came. all the
men without homes dined together.
and before the feast Il was arranged
that the Harvard youth should be
asked 20 say grace. The boys wanted
to ind out what sort OF training he
had received. When the gentleman
at the head OF the table requested
the favor OF him. he hesitated a mo-
ment. smiled weakly and lisped;
"Ouh Fathehl" with uplifted finger.
and then Jolly good lunch; thanks
awfully. old chap"
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Bishop Talbot Of central Pennsyi-
varia is fond OF relating amusing ex.
perlences while a missionary In the
west. On one occasion he arrived at
a mountain town and entered the
hotel dining room. taking a scat. A
resident who had been drinking fell
into conversation with him. I'm
glad you've come here" said the man.
for tho boys need somebody to give
them advice. They drink a heap, I
tell you" The bishop said: Il am
sorry 10 hear that. my friend. but II
you viii pardon me, II seems as
though you are troubled that way
yourself" The mountalneer saw the
point, but rejoined quickly: We'll. We
see, when the bishop comes a Teller
Just has TO celebrate some"
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INFERENCE WAS GOOD.
Dull Pupil Amazed Teacher by Civ
ing Proof Of Average Reas-
oning Power.

A Baltimore school-teacher was
telling one day Of how often the in,
structor OF tho young idea" is aston
ished by the quickness Of wit exhibited
by the pupil who is otherwise def
cient.
One day, says this teacher. she had
encountered such a degree OF igno-
rance and mental obtuseness on the
part OF one Of her boys that she be
came disheartened. So II was with
considerable sarcasm that she said 70
the youngster:
Il wonder II you could tell me
whether George Washington was a
soldier or a sailor"
The hid grinned. Gle was a SOL
der. all right" was his reply.
How do you know asked the
weary teacher
Because ! seen a picture OF him
crossin' the Delaware" explained the
boy. ANY sailor'd know enough not
to stand up I'm a boat"
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Perfectly Normal.

A visitor ~ an insane asylum was
shown over the establishment by ons
Of the inmates who was 80 Intelligent
that II vas almost impossible % be-
lleve he could be out Of his head. And
what are you IN here for. my man.
asked the visitor. Immediately a cum
ming look came into the mans eyes
aud ne looked about him warily. "I1I
tell you II you Keep u dark. he said.
lowering his voice. 4 have a mania
for swearing ! write 'cuss words" all
around. It's great sport Why they
have 20 hire a man just 10 follow ma
roand and rub 'em out But" coming
q little closer. I'm tell you a secret
I'm four 'damna' ahead Of him and
I've got hell written all over your
back g. Lippincott's
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V. 1. Only under the tuition OF d.
vine teacher can we learn to pray
aright.-Rom. S:26. (Rev. Ver.)
w. We should recognize God as our
loving Father and come 10 him with
holy coniidence.-Ps. 1918.
w. We shall have our own and the
best way when we suffer the Spirit to
conform our wills to Gods will
John 5:l4, 10.
v. g. The divine plan is to feed only
the hungry. Matt. Sc.
V. s. The earnestness which dis
pleases man pleases God.-1 Thess
s;l5.
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posuIiQus, SO mucn 4 could see, 30 n
was er least five to one against ne, but
il consorted with M desperate mood
to take the coach single handed.
Now l saw the vantage the woods
gave me, and were these fellows as
great towards as | have often proved
such varlets to be- the enterprise were
safe enough. Therefore as the coach
rolled beneath the haEgman's tree,
stepped out and crying. Yield, knaves,
TO me and my menl" | hourished my
pistols in the face of the first man.
'Oh, Lord, highwaymeni" heard
him sob; and, indeed, the woods sbs-
dow might be full of us.
The horses fell back on their haunch-
es aud the great equipage came tu a
standstill. ] bent forward. calling to
my imaginary comrades to stand, when
suddenly, great oath broke from the
immoyable figure OF a man that sat
on the box of the coach, and turning
at the sound. saw the four positions
scurrying like rabbits as fast as their
feet would carry them.
Send your pistols after them. good
highwaymanl wheezed the figure on
the box; and. in faith, forgetting what
ambush there might be. blazed away
with both pistols. so that the rogues
might have real fun for their money.
Thank you, friend" said 1; but
whom do you carry with your"
MY mistress, lady so beautiful that
when you have beheld her you will not