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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-09-25

ut Will be as soon as the settlement
Is made and arranged. II will take
about all your share of the estate, sis.
but It's worth tia hundred and tifty
thousand pounds"
her eyes.
what better use could be made OF
a fortune, Hoddy, than to maintain
the state and high condition of so an
cient a houseT'
He looked ut her affectionately and
took her hand.
1T does seem impossible that we
were born In Indiana, doesn't 1t, Sis
terY And the tones of his voice were
those of incredulity.
She smiled at him fondly.
But isn't 1t good that the pater
made his pile. as the Americans say.
and let us come over here while we
were young to find the nobler things,
Hoddy-the nobler things"
1.-THE nobler things - the nobler
things! Why, sis, when old Hawcas-
tie dies I'll be saying offhand, you
know, My sister. the Countess of Haw
castle -
For moment Ethel remained
thoughtful and then turned to her
brother.
you don't imagine that fathers
friend, this old Mr. Pike. will be-will
be queer, do your
"Well. the governor himself was
rather raw. you know. This is prob
ably harmless old chap. easy to han
die"
81 wish I knew | shouldn't like Al
meric's family to think we had queer
connections of any sort. and he might
turn out to be quite shockingly Amer
lean. IL couldn't bear that, Hoddyw
There was note OF genuine pnthos
In her voice. and her brother respond.
ed Instantly:
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-09-25
Calling Names.

The late Peleg w. Chandler. who
was hard of hearing. was one of the
most effective of war time speakers.
Every occasion illustrated his elo-
quence and demonstrated the quick
ness Of his repartee. At one meeting
he was frequently interrupted by a
blackguard at the rear of the hall. who
kept shouting. why don't you go
yourself?" For a time Mr.. Chambers
deafness prevented him from catching
the exact nature of the interruption,
of which he had been for some time
conscious. At last Mr.. Chandler
caught the words of the disturber.
Then. in the mildest accents. which
emphasized the force Of the words. he
said, Young man, If my ears were as
good as yours and as long as yours
shouldn't be here tonightw-Argonaut.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-09-25
~NHE German was frankly enjoy.
III Ing his guests conversation
III and quaint mannerisms and

"RcdSoni VIM yes. I'm her guardtunr
her. and she-that is. they-will prob.
nbly want me to have supper with
them"
The horror was closing fast around
the other party, and they simply
stared.
do not trouble for me- observe
the German. Your young people
they have a villa?"
mo" answered Pike. with smile
They're right here In this hotel"
Horace. with fear lending wings to
his scattered senses, sprang to his feet
and began to walk toward the grove
Pike looked up.
I'D better ask" he said. and then.
observing Horace. went on addressing
him: Hey, there! Can YOU He
stared as the young man. paying no
attention, proceeded on his way. Pike
raised his voice.
EXCUSE me. son, amt you an Amer.
ican?' AS Horace paid no more atten-
ton he turned to Mariana. Here
waiter! Tell that gentleman want to
speak to him."
Mariana sprang after the retreating
Horace.
Ito be continued next weekly
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-09-25

"You never worked on farm, did
you. doc 2" he asked. and the German
admitted that such n pleasure had
been denied him.
IL guess that's right" went on Dan.
lei relectively. Talk abuu, things to
drinkl Harvest timc and the wNHen
folks coming out fro'l the houS" with
a two gallon Jug of Ice cold butter
milk"
Horace shuddered convulSively, and
Won Grollerhagen asked.
You still enjoy those dclights?"
mot since | moved up to our county
seat and began to practice law, ten
years ago." Pike answered Things
don't taste the same in the city"
Then you do not like your city,"
Like It! Why. sir, for public build.
ings and architecture | won dn't 'r de
our state insane asylum fer the worst
ruined ruin In Europe-not for hygiene
and real comfort"
"And your peopleT
1.-THE best on earth, Why, out my
way folks are neighborsr'
Horace ratified his paper sharply
and glanced angrily at the disturber
of his harmony, The German went on.
But you have no leisure class" he
objected. and Daniel smiled
We've got pretty good sized col.
ored population" he replied.
The German lifted his hand protest.
ingly
81 mean no aristocracy--nu great old
families such aS we have that 90 bnck
to the middle ages"
Pike laughed seriously, IL one might
imagine such thing, and returned in
stantly:
"Well. ! expect II they go back that
far they might Just as well sit down
and stay there. No. sir: the poor man
In my country don't have to pay any
taxes to keep up lot of useless kings
and earls and first grooms Of the bed
chamber and second ladies In waiting
and don't know what all. II anybody
wants our money for nothing. he's got
to show energy enough to steal II
Doc. | wonder n man like you doesn't
emigrate."
"Bravov' cried Won Grollerhagen
with keen delight, while HawcaStlr
turned with an angry gesture to Hor
ace.
Your countryman does seem to be
rather down on usv'
Horace flushed with modification
and returned:
This fellow is distinctly of the
lower orders, We should cut him as
completely in the States as here"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-09-25
NATURE AS A CHEMIST.
Feats Which the Highest Exaotitude
of Science Cannot Rival

The bursting leaves of springtime
performs feats which the highest OK
nctitude of science cannot hope to RI
val. In II leaf the living matter IL his
chemist. and the cell Is his laboratory
BY daylight the leaf chemist Is alb
sorbing the carbonlc acid gas and
ponent elements-carbon and oxygen
The carbon II Is retaining as part Of
the plants food to enter Into combina-
ton with water, and the oxygen It
sets free into the atmosphere. BY
night this process ceases. for light Is
an essential feature In the operation.
Out of the carbon and the water the
leaf chemist will elaborate the sugars
and SEARCHES which the plant world
affords AS sugar the products will
pass from the leaf to be stored up. as
In the case OF the potato. for example
so as to afford a storehouse of food
whercon the plant may draw for its
sustenance and for the development of
its leaves and flowers when occasion
comes All the vegetable essences and
acids the scents and gums. the juices
which yield india rubber, the tiavoring
OF fruits and even the color of the
flowers are similarly the products of a
constructive chemistry which beats
mans best efforts to initiate. Man fol-
lows nature. but at a distance.-Chi-
cago Tribune.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-09-25

the slightest sense of duty toward my
sister he'll be the first to welcome the
alliance, won't hep"
Then when he and my solicitor come
they can have an evening together over
lot Of musty papers. and the thing
will be done. Again, my boy, ! wei
come you to our family. God bless
your
He wrung Horaces hand again and
turned away us If TO hide his emotion
but really to wink at the countess.
I'm overpowered, you know-real.
ly overpowered, you know" stammered
Horace, tanning himself desperately
with his hat.
Come, Almeric," said the earl, and
as the youthful heir to his house arose
languidly he sidled close to the count.
ess and whispered in her ear:
Let him know it's a hundred and
fifty thousand"
Then he and Almeric went up the
steps into the hotel. leaving Horace
and the countess gazing Mt each other
delightedly.
She crossed over TO him impusively
and, taking both his hands again. said:
"My friend, l am happy for you"
"Think of it, said Horace joyously.
"ln a fortnight at the most dear old
Ethel will be the Hon. Mrs. st. Aubyn,
future Countess of Hawcastle!''
Yes" replied the countess. with.
drawing her hands and picking up her
parasol, land there is but the little ar,
rangement of the settlement between
OBJ ta To-
But you Americans-you laugh at such
things. You are big. so big, like your
country!'
Horace followed her across the ter.
race to the wall.
"Ah, believe me. dear countess" he
said, "the great world-your world
countess - has thoroughly alienated
me-"
The countess turned her shapely
head and looked at him admlringly
and with touch of irony at the sur.
prise she was about to give him.
"Ah, you retain one quality. You are
careless. you are free" and she laid
her right hand upon his arm. and Hor"
ace thrilled at the intimate touch.
"Well," he laughed. perhaps In
thoSe thihBS uHl huleIlcul, Out III
others I fancy should be thought
something else, shouldn't II"
She laughed openly at him now, but
earnestly withal, and said:
You are debonair man of the
world, and yet you are still American
in that you are abominably rich. The
settlement-such matter as that, over
which Frenchman. an Italian, might
hesitate-you laugh. Such matter as
15O,OO0-you set 1t aside, you laugh.
You say, oh, yes; take itr"
For moment she feared that Hor
ace would fall over the low parapet,
so white did his face become and then
so flushed, but the boy was game all
through. The generations of simple
Indiana stock came to his rescue, and
he steeled himself with an effort and
replied quietly:
"A hundred and fifty thousand
pounds! Why, that's seven hundred
and fifty thous-I say, countess, she
couldn't use the money to better ad.
vantagev'
There was real admiration In the
Frenchwoman's glance this time, for
She had lost none Of the little byplay,
and she admired the courage of the
youngster So she said:
"My friend. how wise you are!
AS she spoke she turned in time to
see Ethel come down the steps of the
hotel with book beneath her arm and
ran to her. clasping her in her arms
and kissing her.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-09-25
CHA PIER IN.
RECOGNIZED.


"NHB German was frankly enjoy.
"a Ing his guests conversation
and quaint mannerisms and
went on:
II wonder you make this long jour.
ney, my friend. instead of spending
your holiday at home"
Pike looked up in establishment.
Holiday! Why, | never even had
time to go to Niagara falls I'm here
on business"
Ethel. who was still standing by the
countess. looked at her friend with
panied entreaty. and Horace, catching
Lady Crecch's basilisk eye fixed on
him, Redeemed with modification.
Daniel carefully folded his napkin
and sat back.
81 expect it's about time for me to
go and find the two young folks I've
come to look after" he said
you are here for duty. thcn?"
asked the German quietly.
II shouldn't be surprised If that was
the name for It," answered Pike. ris.
ing. Yes. sir; all the way from In.
dianaw
Both Ethel and Horace started In
Mortified amazement and looked at
each other with stricken terror on their
faces II this should
81 can't stand this. shall &C
for a STROLL" said Horace Historically
and rose from the table. while Haw.
castle looked at Pike fixedly.
by Jove!'' he said slowly
81 expect. doc" went on Pike calmly.
that won't be able to eat with YOU
this evening. You see-you see I've
come a mighty long way to look after
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-09-25
A Royal Fad.

Queen Alexandru's especial fad has
daintiness well in keeping with her
personality. 1t Is that of having her
pocket money made perfectly clean
and bright before she fingers It, When
ever check Is turned into hard cash
for her use the coins are scrubbed in
lnther of spirits of wine. water and
soap before being placed In her purse.
and any change that may be rendered
her when making purchases Is taken
charge OF by lady In waiting until
1t has been subjected to like proc
ess of purihcation.-Cassel Saturday
Journal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-09-25
CHAPTER VIII.
THE AMERICAN.

"NHE clatter without continued I'M
"a abated, and Ethel and the count
ess walked back to the terrace
rampant to stand looking out
over the glorious bay.
Horace, still In the seventh heaven
of delighted realization. took the Daily
Mail from the table on which the earl
had thrown II and seated himself to
read beside Lady Creech. who was al
ready deep In the Church Register.
The earl had buried himself in the Pail
Mall Gazette and was apparently OBJ
livious to such minor details as an
Italian peasant row.
But to Horace in his highly strung
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-09-25
LARGEST Decorative PAINTING.

"Auother record has been broken"
says the Paris correspondent of "a
German paper. This time the size
of a painting will stand for the new
record. Until now II has been SUD-
posed that the Tintnretto Paradise In
the palace of the doges. In Venice.
which covers space equal to 154
square meters. was the largest work
Of that kind In existence. Malo- Nord's
creation for the Paris courthouse will
have surface space of about 800
square meters and will undoubtedly
be the largest decorative painting in
the world"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-09-25
Evolution of the Modern PLAY.

With the decay Of dialogue In i'm
portance less attention has been paid
to delivering 1t so exquisitely as to
give value to 1t for its own sake. And
SO by degrees we came to the mod.
ern play, In which everything is sac.
ri6ced TO vraisemblance. soliloquies
nre tabooed. and people talk as they
do In real Internationally and entirely
to the point.-Era.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-09-25
An Odorless Onion.

Wing Hop. II Chinese gardener liv-
ing in California, has for years been
engaged in the philanthropic labor of
trying Ia grow an udorless onion that
should have nll the virtues of the old
familiar vegetable Of that name with
out the one quality that has offended
SO many Of the fastidious. He says
that his efforts have been crowned with
success.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-09-25

again. The st. Aubyns were at Crecy
and Agincourt. and st. Aubyn will be
my name"
They want it to be your name soon,
Sis" he answered her
For moment she turned away and
then looked ut him straight In the
eyes.
you're fond of Almeric. aren't you
Hoddy? You admire him, don't you
iear?"
Certainly. Why. think of all he
represents. sisr'
"Ah. yes, Hoddy! Crusaders blood
flows In his veins. 1t Is the nobility
that must be within him that | have
plighted my troth to. am ready to
marry him when they wish"
Horace sighed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-09-25
Temperate,

Grlmsby-So you want to marry my
daughter. sir! What are your princi-
pics? Are you temperate? Fledgely-
Temperate! Why, am so strict that
It gives me pain even to find my boots
tight.-London Pick-Me-Up.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-09-25
II Depends.

Wigwag drying to think of insomniaD
When you haven't been able to sleep
for about a week what do you call It?
Youngpop--W What Is 1t. boy or girl?-
Philadelphia Record.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-09-25
CHAPTER VII.
SNUBDED!

"Y ARGESSE. sweet Countess of
H Hawcastler' the woman cried.
H. "Largesse! And au revoirl
Adieu! | leave you with your
dear brotherr'
She ran quickly up the steps with a
firt of her parasol, and Horace took
his sisters hand with tears in his eyes
Dear old sis! Dear old palr' he
said, and she turned a radiant loob
upon him.
Isn't IT glorious, .Hoddy?" she said
with exalted tone. "Look!' and held
up the book she carried. Its Burke's
'Peerage. And Froissart's 'Chroni-
cles'-l've been reading 1t all over
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-09-25

II. l.. Delano of Morrisvilla re-
ports having seen jet black lox
near his house on Gilmore mountain
road recently.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-09-25
The Tribune Farmer

is the best Agricultural paper. Ii comes
every week. For 1.5O we send The AGE
and Tribune Farmer Tor one year. To new
subscribers, both papers for $l.25 for one
year.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-09-25

Livery wagons must remain I'M
washed and garden hose must, be
furled in Rutland until the water in
the city reservoir is replenished by
rain. The pressure has fallen be-
low 80 pounds but the danger mark
has not been reached.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-06-09

You cannot be too careful about
the quality of canned goods you
buy. Try our Nabob brand of corn
and peas, and be convinced of. their
superior quality and excellence.
w. E. Lynch & Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-06-09

loo pieces ofsmuslin, checks
and stripes, great values sold
|up to ~ l-2cyd at &C per yd.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-06-09
HShoes and Oxfords for Women.

100 Mems Serge Coats
worth S 90 any where $1.98
s.25 Lace Curtains 3 II
yards sale price 2.I9.
Val. Laces 10 and IS cent
values at &c per yard.
Standard Brand white cam
brio 10 yard limit at 8 1-3c yd
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-06-09

When in need of buggy try a
Chase or Meyer buggy. As to the
lasting and easy riding qualities of
the Meyer buggies ask T. G. Talbert
B L. Jones,A. A. Edmunds, DIR. j. N.
Grafton, w. H. Powell, w. R.
Swearengen, M. G. Parker or ]. M.
Cobb.
Edgfeld Mercantile Company.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-06-09
Neighborhood News From Our
Rehoboth Scribe.
Written for last week. J

The union meeting of the second
division which met with the Reho-
both church Saturday and Sunday
last will linger long in the minds
and hearts of many as being one of
the bestand most inspiring meetings
we have ever experienced. "A most
beautiful and harmonious spirit pre-
vailed during the entire session.
The program as arranged was well
carried out. Allthe churches were
represented but one. Delegates and
visitors from the surrounding COM
munity and churches were numerous
especially on Sunday, the house was
filed to overfowing:1 many could
not be seated.
Most of the appointed speakers
were present and prepared with good
speeches. Some of the best and
most helpful we had ever listened to
Among those that spoke on the diff
! ferept queries on Saturday were
sRev.P, B. Lanham, Rev. T. Lit
t1ejohn, and brethren j. o. Atkin-
son, G. M. Mellichamp, j. ID. Hugh
ey, G. E. Quarles and Edbanks.
Sunday morning devotional exer-
cises were conducted by the modera-
tor after which Rev. p. B. Lanham
and G. M. Mellichamp made good
speeches on developing young Chris
;tians into active church workers and
the great work of the Sunday school.
Rev. A. T. Jamison, though! no
stranger to us, was then introduced
by Rev. Littlejohn and preached an
excellent and most inspiring sermon.
His theme was Bsotherly Love-" I"
After the sermon good collection
was taken for the orphanage. The
afternoon service consisted ofspeech-
es by Rev. A. Z. Jamison on the or
phanage and Rev. j. z. Littlejohn
and Jamison on the laymen's mis-
sionary movement after which that
soul stirring song, "Blest be the tie
that binds our hearts in Christian
love-" was sung and the union was
dismissed by Rev. p. B. Lanham to
meet again with Red Hill church
fifth Sunday in August and Satur-
day before.
The rains continue to come every
few days and General Green is max
ing his appearance in full force.
Harvest is upon us and the large
fields, of small grain, especially oats,
are very good.
Miss Jennie Gilchrist has closed
her large school, known as the Lyon
school, above Liberty Hill, and re-
turned. Miss Jennie will teach this
school again next session.
Miss May Bell Strom, who for
the past nine months, has been teach
ing in the high school at Reidsyille,
Georgia, returned home last Monday,
to the delight of her many friends
The many friends of Miss Mamie
Seigler are glad to welcome her
home again after being away the |
greater part Of the last three years,
going to school at Abbeyille, Ca,
and teaching when not in school
near McRae, Ga.
Miss Wilmoth Jackson from New.
port, s. O., who taught in the Rock
Hill school and other. schools
in this community, for several years
and who made a host of friends, is
visiting Miss Mary and Maggie
Winn.
Rev. J. T. Littlejohn with his
wife and little boys, J. IT. and Char
lie Bell, are visiting his Rehoboth
members this week, who hold him
and his family very close to their !
hearts.
SUBSCRIBER. T
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-06-09

Notice.
: On the 14th day of June, 1909,
the undersigned will make applica-
tion unto the Probate Court at
Edgefeld, S. c., for a final dis
charge from their trust as admins
traitors, cum testamento annexo, de
bonis non, of the estate of Mark
Toney, deceased.
William Toney,
II. Spann Toney.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-06-09

5000 yds Of fine sea island
a equality that sells everywhere
for SC our price only 2 IL yd.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-06-09

/ desire &c notify the people of
Edgefeld and vicinity that if they
would like to have a well drilled
they can notify Mr.. Lem Corley who
has charge Of my drilling machine.
He will be in and around Edgefeld
for a few days. q
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-06-09
something Doing''

In the Dry Goods section
We haven't space to quote
prices, but you certainly will
not be disappointed when you
see the prices.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-06-09

We Have on Hand is or 100
thousand feet of lst class heart lum-
ber to sell in bulk. i in Boarsd,
Weather Boarding, Flooring, and
Ceiling Lumber nicely stacked and
covered. Parties desiring can write
the undersigned.
WsA.<STROAL,
Pleasant Lane, S. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-06-09
Cotton Seed Meal and
Hulls.

take this means of notifying
my friends and the public that I
keep a large supply of fresh Cotton
ton Seed Meal and Hulls constantly
on hand and can fill their orders at
reasonable prices. Warehouse near
site of old depot. Your patronage
solicited.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-06-09
Wanted Trustworthy man or

Wanted Trustworthy man or
woman in each county to advertises
receive orders and manage busines.
for New York Mail Order House;
$500 weekly; position permanent,
no investment required. Previous
experience not essential to engaging.
Spare time valuable. Enclose self
addressed envelope for full particu-
lars. Address, CLARKE CO., Whole
sale Dept, los PARK AVE, New
YORK.
>e~e-ece~c~o~c~~~>oc~c~~.
For Sale: II acres of good land lo-
Gated just below Ropers on public
road leading from Edgefeld to Au-
gusta; fine bottom land; good build
ing site on public road. Apply to
E. j. NORRIS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-06-09

Beautiful lot of suit cases, travel
ing bags and trunks.
Ramsey & Jones.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-06-09

10 pieces white mercerized
wasting 80 and 81 inch ac-
tEal value l5c at 9 I-2c yd.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-29
THE BUTLER ATTRACTS
GOOD AUDIENCES

There will be an entire change
of program at the Butler to-
night. Amongst the pictures will
be ''The Came" a subject dealing
with the brokers on the stock ex-
change. This picture is one of the
most realistic shown in Tonopah.
The management wishes to an
nounce that it is no fault of theirs
that they did not have an entire
change of pictures last night, as
they were disappointed in their
shipment of new films not coming.
In the future they will have enough
films on hand to change each night
as advertised
Mr.. Hurley will have an entire
change of songs and sayings. The
usual matinee will be held on Sat
urday and Sunday.