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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
Not in the Old Way

He had heard little from Emilia, though lie was ever thinking of her--thnaing of her not quite in the old way, however There was a young duchess dowager whom he thought of marrying.
 He loved Emilia, of course, but a coun- Itry girl with no fortune the match for Peregrine Pickles? Absurd It so happened that Amelia came to visit her uncle in town that season and Pere- grine at once paid court to her Their old relations seemed to be re-established. He took her everywhere to routs and balls and plays
 What was Emilias rage disgust, sor- Irow, modification, when one night, re- turning from a ball Peregrlne- than half drunk it must be allowed-fell upon his knees before her and, in wild whirl- wind of passion, declared burning love, but a love, he gave her to understand which had not matrimony as Its ultimate result
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lgrine convinced Emilia that he was not the author of the silly letter sent her and very nearly killed Pipes, who con- fessed what he had done.
 After that 1t may be imagined that the intercourse between the lover and the be- loved one ran for a while in smoother channels.
 But old Commodore Trunion got wind of the affair and, being by nature and ex- perience averse to all matrimony and friv olity, conceived an idea that his adopted was going-he knew not where.
 Anyway. he thought it was about time that Peregrine took tour abroad. It might cure him.
 So after Emilia and Peregrine had ex- changed eternal vows of fidelity the young man set out on his travels. Pipes, of course, went with him and a learned governor from Oxford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
Not Entirely Bad, After All

But, after all, poor Perry" as they called him, had his good points and had gone out of his way to help the poor ana needy. He was not entirely bad MT. Smolett asserts, and Mr. Smollett seems to have had kindly regard for him.
 This can only be accounted for by that peculiar twist in the human mind which makes a parent so often look with most favor upon the least worthy of his or her children. As a matter of fact Peregrine was most unmitigated rascal and most egregious ass.
 However, Miss Gauntlet did not think so in spite of all that had passed and still sighed after her adored But pride forbade her letting him have the slightest inkling of this.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
Planning to Trick Society

While he lay face to face with death Peregrine-as most people do In such cir- umstances-experienc the greatest re- morse eHe sent most pathetic letters to Emilia, her brother and her mother, ask ing forgiveness and the hand of Emilia. His contrltion was great that the brother forgave him, but Emilia would have nothing to say to him, and Mrs. Gauntlet wrote him 'prunes and pHsms' letter which did for him entirely.
 He was now so far recovered that hc could travel, and in a rage declared that he would console himself with the first woman he met on the road AS he went to- ward the Garrison.
 He met a beggar woman with comedy daughter about IS. He bought the daugh- ter from the mother for few crowns and. sending her under guard of Pipes to the Garrison there had her properly clothed. partially educated and determined 10 play with her a trick upon London society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
His Own Master

But Peregrne was soon called to the Garrison to receive the last injuncrons of the comnedore, who was dying. The old man still cherished an affection for his wild nephew and left him all his property "a very handsome one-telling him to take care of Pipes and Hatcnway as iong as they lived.
 As for the widow. a sufficient jointure had been settled upon her at marriage, and besides she had money of her own. She went to live with Peregrine's sister Julia, now happily married
 The Garrison was settled upon Hatch way for his life and the young buck re- turned to London with the reputation of immense wealth. there to increase his rep utation for gallantry' and to dazzle the town with his prodigality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
Inexpected Good Luck

But Perry was proud and obstinate. even in his, utmost misfortunes. He would not hear of Hatchway giving back to him The Garrison or of taking the really money-and IIatchway had lttle--which the lieutenant offered him.
 As to marrying Amelia under the pres ent circumstances-perish the thought. He told her brother that he still loved her deeply, devoutedly. but would never marry her until, etc.
 It looked as if Mir. Pickle was destined to remain the rest of his life in a debtor $ prison. But such, of course. was no. the case
 One day a letter came to him from the family lawyer saying that Mir. Gamaliel Pickle was dead-and had died lntestate. Peregrine, as eldest son, was the heir of Pickle Park and many thousands besides O. Joy!
 They had a grand blow out in the Fleet prison, not to celebrate the demise
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
"Ruffian That You Are"

"sr,''' said Emilia, you are unworthy of my concern or regret, and the sigh that now struggles from my breast is the re suit of sorrow for my own lack of dis- cernment. Your behavior is low and con temptible.
 For, ruffian that you are. you durst not harbor the thought of your despicabe scheme while you knew my brother was near enough to prevent or avenge the in- suit; so that you must not only he a treacherous william, but also most despic- able coward"
 The little speech rather cooled the ardor of our hero and Emilia swept majestically from the room and ordered her sedan clair.
 Peregrine was furious with baffled pas-
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 Pocizle. Peregdine recollected his frfsnd young Gauntlet, Emlia's brother, and asked that d commission be given him in the army, in which he had so long served Young Gauntlet got the commission ard Peregrine paid for it the schedule amount nthe British army in those days any gentleman could have almost any commis- sion if he had the money to buy it and the pull" to get it.
 But Peregrines finances were now get ting at low ebb. He began 10 realize that this world was not all sl1ittles and. as the next best-thing to sklttles, took to politics.
 very great lord who was supposed to stand well with a great cabinet minister, assured him that he would be returned from a certain borough.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
Nn Answer

Pipes delivered this remarkable riga marble and when Emilia had read it was coldy informed that there was no answer
 The honest fellow went back to Win chester fully convinced that he had done his full duty, but his master was throwl, into a fever sbecause of the fact that there was no answer"
 In fact Emilia. when she had read the wQndrous compilation came to the con cluson that Peregrine was making game of her. as any sensible girl would, and so she wept and was angry and de- clared that she would never speak to him again. After that all of Peregrine' s efforts to get into communication with Miss Gauntlet were futile.
 He waited for eight days and then, unable to get an answer to his letter, raved against the whole sex and begun his former dissipated mode of life, a procedure which did not fail to come to the ears of Emilia. r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
Miss Grizzel's Defeat

~ AMAL1EL PICKLE, Esq, lived In
 certain county of England 0 bounded on one side by the sea and situated about 100 miles from Lon don.
 He was a man of substance; had a fine manor house with a park, and, sur rounding 1t, many farms. He was bachelor, and his household was man aged by maiden sister, Miss Grzzel with order and economy. Under these delightful circumstances 1t might reasonably have been expected that he would have rested content as bache- Tor for the remainder of his life. But no; when well along in years he fell In love with a neighboring beauty and mar ried her.
 She seemed a simple, childish thing, and Miss Grizzel, who apprehended no -,-sAftlculty in managing her as she had SD ilong managed Gamalel, approved the match.
 Mrs. Pickle had not been A hours In the house of her husband when Miss Grizzel found she had met her mateh-- her reign was over; she had caught Il tartar. In desperation Miss Grizzel de- termined to get married herself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
The Commander of the Garrison

The hand of time hung heavy upon her end fate had been unkind to her Tn the matter of good looks. But Miss 'Grizzel had will of her own, and while she was no match for Mrs. Pickle, considered herself as match for any man.
 The person of importance next to the Pickles In the neighborhood was Com modore Hawser Trunon, retired, of his majestys navy. Prize money had made him rich and when he had ceased to follow the sea he had settled down In a place next to the Pickle estate, which he called the Garrison.
 His habitation was defended by ditch across which was thrown a drawbridge, ard before it were two small cannons al- ways loaded with shot under the dlrec- : ---s.s's., of Lieut.. Jack Hatchway retired, who had served on board the commodore's ship and had lost leg in the service.
 Next to Hatchway came Boatswain Pipes, retired, who had long followed the fortunes of Trunon. The servants were men-old sailors preferred
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
Better Left Unsaid

Meanwhile after @ short visit to the Garrison, where he found his aunt still in command and strenuously fortifying herself for her duty by frequent potations of Right Nantz,' he was matricIlated at the ancient university of Oxford.
 An account of his career at Oxford would In many respects resemble the famous essay on Caligula, 'The least said about Caligula the better." However. all ways in the back of his mind remained the vision of Emilia and a rage and won der why she had so suddenly shut him off from the delight of her acquaintance.
 One day Peregrine condescended to visit the castle of Windsor. While walking through those historic halls he came upon a party of ladies and gentlemen. Among them was Emilia. and close to her her cousin, Miss Sophia.
 He greeted Miss Gauntlet as an old friend-and Emilia looked surprised. Then she did remember that she had once met him at Winchester.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
Teaching a Sprig of Nobility

Tr the course of his London adventures Peregrine had an occasion to rescue the son of a respectable nobleman from a gang of sharpers who were doing him at cards
 To convince the young sprig of nobility that he was being plucked, Peregrine sat down at cards with him, and in short time had the noble youths acknowledg- ments for several thousand pounds.
 Strange to say, the. young man refused to pay, and Peregrine. in righteous in- dignation, waited upon my lord, his ia tEer.
 When he had explained matters and the robleman had offered some compromise Peregrine magnifcently tore up the ac- and threw them into the fire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
All the Fault of the Wind

Surprised at this strange mode of pro- cedure, the messenger rode up and told the commodore that his lady and her company were expecting him at church, and, therefore. desired he would proceed with more expedition.
 eHark ye, brother" returned the com modore, don't you see that we are mak- ing all the speed possible? Go back and tell those who sent you that the wind has shifted since we weighed anchor, and that we are obliged to make very short tacks by reason of the narrowness of the channel"
 Lord, sir,' said the messenger, ''do but clap your spirs to your horse and ride straight ahead and I'll engage you will be at the church porch in less than a quarter of an hour"
 .What! right in the winds eyer" aroared the commodore. where did you your navigation!"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03

with the rose of health and her full eyes beamed with vivacity and love-
 Her father had been an army officer and she now lived with her widowed mother upon a small competence in village 16 miles from Winchester.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
Taking to Politics

there was any way in which he could otlige the high-minded and estimable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03

sion, chagrin and wounded conceit. He determined that Emilia should be his, come what might
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
The Unloyed Elder Son

Shortly before the marriage of the commodore and Miss Grizzel, Mrs. Pickle had presented to her lord and master son, who had been named Peregrine. For some unknown reason Mrs. Pickle could not endure the sight of the child, though he was strong, healthy boy.
 When another son was born to her-a deformed boy, who, as he grew, devel- oped surly and treacherous disposition, Mrs. Pickle hated Peregrine worse than ever.
 Mrs. Trunion at length took Peregrlne to live with her. so that he might be out of the way of his mothers cruelty. an arrangement which pleased the com modore immensely, for he was fond of the hprightly lad and there was no pros pect that his lady would ever present him with an heir.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03

groom was navigating to the church; Miss Grzzel somewhat relieved, waited patiently.
 But no Trunion appeared and a second messenger sent out came back with the news that the commodore was lying at the Garrison badly injured.
 It appeared that the cry of a pack of hounds, unluclSily, had reached the ears of the commodore's old hunter, and upon hearing this the old hunter had taken charge of things and dashed after the hunt with the result that the commo- dore had been thrown into a ditch and, being rescued from there rather bruised and out of commission had been taken back to his house.
 Another day was fixed for the nuptials and by special license, the ceremony took place at the Garrison, Miss Grizzel being determined to take no more risks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
Taking No Risks

The messenger rode back and told of Cha strange manner in which the bride
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03
-By-- Tobias Smollett

of MT. Pickle, senior. but to celebrate tn return to fortune of Peregrine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-03

However explanations snsued. Pers-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-09
LEADING THE WAY.

l4ynchburg is the pioneer city of Virginia 10
adopt law making education compulsory. The
matter was voted on Tuesday, and the. law WIS
adopted by a tremendous majority GAG TO Ill.
All OF which goes to show that the Lynchburg
folks with their splendid public school system
and their famous womans college, pretty
sensible set Of folks.
TO our minds the theory of compulsory edu-
cation is unanswerable. The community should
protect a child from ignorance 1t already
seeks to protect his health and his morals
Legislation is constantly enacted looking to the
conservation of the public health and morals.
OF similar importance is the matter of educa-
ton. The ignorant is incapacitated for
by reason Of the limitations and handt-
caps that ignorance impose. He fre
quently becomes through his incapacity, Il
financial burden upon the public or q mora
menace to the public. Indulgence crime. un
sanitary and. unhealthful conditions Of living
are the common accomplishments Of illteracy.
General education tends to the removal Of con-
ditions that threaten the common good and to
the banishment of factors that disturb the pub
lie peace.
The child is the ward Of the State. When
parents so lost to the advantages OF educa-
ton as to neglect tht opportunities afforded or
TO prevent their chiidrens participation in them
the community should step in and say to the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-09
MISS MARY JOHNSTON
HEADS MEMORIAL FUND

(Special to The Richmond VirEinian.t
FREDERICKSBURG VA, Nov. 5.
In response to q published appeal
recently made by Judge j. T. Gool-
rick. OF this city. for the erection OK
a monument to the memory OF Mrs.
Mary Stephens, who rendered vaiu-
able aid to tho wounded Confederate
soldiers during the battle OF Fred
erieksburg. Miss Mary Johnston, the
noted authoress, has forwarded a
check OF substantial sum as be-
ginning of the fund.
Miss Louise Saunders, OF ouisa
county. has been a guest OF Miss Nam
ME Gordon. in Spotsylvania, for SOW
eral weeks. She has proved her skill
several hunting expeditions and has
killed a wild turkey, three squirrels
and six rabbits. This takes the palm
for lady sportsmanship in this SEQ
ton. Game IL plentiful.
Game Warden +. NJ. Aldridge is
sued warrant for the searching Of
the baggage oftwo gentlemen from
New York. whom he suspected OF
violating the State game laws by At
tempting to carry concealed game out
of tho State. Monday. Upon exami-
nation of the contents OF the satchels,
one was found to contain thirty-f1vs
partridges. Mr.. Aldridge has begun
prosecuting the parties and tho trial
comes on Saturday.
Mr.. Arthur Jenkins. formerly OF
Fredericksburg. died at his home in
Washington Monday. aged S. years
He had been a sufferer for several
years up to the time Of his death. He
is survived by his widow and three
children: two brothers. Messrs. Alex
ander and z. r.. jenkins: twe Sisters.
Mrs. w. s. Stone and Mrs. Sarah
Lewis, all OF this city.
Mr.. John g. Shelton has returned
from Catawba Sanitorium. where he
has been several months. He IL great
ly improved in health.
Mr.. g. 8. Bradford. who has been
spending some time In Baltimore on
account Of MS health. has returned and
II greatly improved. Mr.. ana Mra.
Bradford will leave shortly for Lex
ington to spend the winter. their son
being q student at v. M. L
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-09
TWO WEDDINGS ARE
CELEBRATED IN GRAFTON

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
GRAFTON. VA, Nov. S.-Graftou
Disciples church was the scene OF a
pretty marriage Monday night, the
contracting parties being Mr.. Charles
>. Moore. an employe ofthe navy at
For oMnroe. and Miss Lee G. Noting
nam. daughter OF Mrs. Bette Not
tingham. OF Grafton. York county.
Tho church was Hastily decorated
| with chrysanthemums lind autumn
leaves. The bridal party entered to
the strains OF Mendelsohn's Wedding
March, played by Miss Morris Spencer
of Norfolk.
Misses Eta and Jennie Nottingham.
sister Of the bride. crowned In white
silk. were bridesmaid and maid Of
honor.
The bride was gowned in white
mesealine and carried Brides roses
and lilies OF the valley.
The groom wore conventional black.
Mr.. Stanley Hornby. q relative of
the groom, was best man.
Little Bethany Renforth and Alice
Cooke We're flower girls, and Messrs,
Winnie Wood and George Cluverus
were ushers.
Rev. A. J. Renforth, pastor OF Graf
ton church. conducted the ceremony.
After the wedding the bridal marty
left the church for the home OF the
bride. They left Tuesday for Fort
Monroe. their future homo.
HallowAy-Insley.
Mr.. David W. Holloway and Miss
Sarah NJ. Insley were united In mar
rage at the Methodist parson. In Graf
ton. Saturday afternoon. Rev. E. r.
Parham, the pastor Of York Circuit.
conducted the ceremony.
Immediately after tho marriage Mr..
and Mrs. HAlloway left for their fu-
ture home IN DoQuosan-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-09

held for many years the Office Of clerk OF the
court and had entrenched himself In once so
that his defeat was deemed by many Impossible.
was beaten by Dr. Emerson Land.
In Norfolk county Alvah Martins mongre'
ticket OF Democrats and Republicans vas aga'n
elected: this time after the State Committee
and the party leaders had called upon the voters
TO support the straight Democratic ticket 1t
il evident now that he fusion leaders have
greater influence with voters than the state or
ganization and it is reported that even Demo
cratic committeeman and oficeholders wofkeo
at the polls for the election OF Mr. Martins
ticket.
The net result in the State Is most satisfac-
tory. and indicates that the Democratic party
has strong hold with the electorate and can
produce o healthy majority.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-09
IN VIRGINIA.

The Democratic party shows considerable
gain in the State as result OF Tuesdays cleo
ton Wherever there was opposition the party
candidates gave a good account OF themselves
in several instances oyertnrning Republican
maiorites and winning election, and in every
case polling strong vote. The Ninth District
in particular where the most pronounced oppo-
istion is always found has made great Demo
cratic gains and the latest returns indicate tina,
the party have won majority OF the legislative
fights.
In the Ninth Senatorial District Edward
Echols has triumphed over his independent OPP
ponent. ". A Rife. but in the Eighth the Demo,
cratic candidate Geo ~ Conrad was beaten by
2nhn Paul. Republican,
Outside OF the Ninth District where the
battle always warm. and when cleo
ton days are times of less aneertaiB;ys
the greatest interest In the State conferred
in the contests for local Offices in Rockingham.
Norfolk and Princess Anne counties In each
OF these counties strenuous and bitter cam
paigns have been waged for weeks prior 10 the
election. and the issue was awaited with con-
siderable uncertainty.
In Rockingham former State Senator George
B. Keezell was opposed by 7. L, Williamson
n Independent Democrat. and by P ". Reherd
Republican. The split in the Democratic vote
~ hitherto been invincible in county politics,
and the election Of Mr. Reherd. In
r. Princess Anne Nj A. e. Keliam. WHO has
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-09
IEAvY DOCKET
IN j. S. COURT
NOVEMBER TERM OF CIRCUIT
COURT OF APPEALS TO BE
{
UNUSUALLY LONG.

The indications are that the No
vember term OF the Circuit Court OF
Appeals. which commences tsis
morning, will be longest term IN thu
history OF the court. There are be-
tween forty or fifty cases on the dock.
ct some of which promise to be long,
drawn-out.
The following case Is In the call
for argument to-day:
No. 1000. George Burchett ri al.
plaintiffs in error. VS.. United Sta'sa
of America. defendant I'm error. In
error TO the District Court at Fix
Stone Gap, Va. On reargument. To
be afgued by s. II. sutherland. j. e.
Smith and Chase & Daugherty, oc
Clintwood, Va. for plaintiffs In err
ror. and by Barnes Gillespie. United
States attorney. of Tazeweil. Va. for
the defendant in error
The following Judges will! be in 'as-
tendance: Circuit Judge Nathan Golf.
OF Clarksburg. w. Va: Circuit Judsa
J. c. Pritehard, Of Asheville. y. G.:
District Judge Henry G. Mcdowell OF
I.ynchburg, Va. and District Judge
Henry G. Conner. OF Wilson. y, Z.
District Judge Henry A. NJ. Smith.
of Charleston. 8. G.. VIII attend tho
court little later on tn the term
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-09
SOUTHERN'S DOUBLE
TRACK IN VIRGINIA

The Southern's annual report
shows that double track work done
since last report gives the company
fifty miles of double track In Virginia..
being located between Monroe and
Whites on the main line. In this
connection the report says:
During the year tho companys new
double track line through Lynchburg.
Va. was completed and put into ser.
vice. giving shorter line. without
grade crossings and with substantial
reduction In grades and curvature.
thus avoiding congestion. The COM
pleting OF this work through Lynch
burg, together with the construction
of . mile ana half track south from
Franklin Jupnction. Va, to connect
with above I'VE miles Of double track
already constructed from Whfttle, va.
north. gives the company practically
tho equivalent Of fifty miles o. double
track between Monroe and white,
Va"
The report shows tho total gross IN.
crease for tho year to have been so,
466.30S.30. or m increaso o3 eSS6
1881 over last year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-09
YOUTH IS SENT
TO GRAD JURY
ATTORNEY WORKING HARD TO
KEEP YOUNG SMITH OUT OF
PRISON.

H. ~. pn,to. r-orr, y..,or,5,y n,nrr-
'N
ing Raymond Smith, the lad who had
been in trouble 30 many times, and
hnsu To-, ,..a,aa. r.s,,,,aa In his
arrest ior tanning Na'oap'es TWIN va
rious residences, WAS held for the
grand Jury.
Co,,ns, ~ .,o vo,,, asLna ,ha
court 10 suspend judgment upon the
boy and allow the parents to send
him IN soma institution where he
81 to,. ,u
A'e"t 80 oA. p0'
huenees. and detained there untn his
condition Indicated that he could face