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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
Judge Sends Hubby
To Jail Then Passes
Hat for the Wife

LOUISVILLE, KY. Dee. 25.-The
Christmas spirit found expression IN
the police court here yesterday when
Judge Samuel BeIdrick, after sentence
Robert Duncan TO six months IN
the workhouse for failure to provide for
his family passed the hat in the in
terest Of Mrs. Duncan and her little
girl, who were in the court room. One
of the contributors was a newsboy, who
gave three pennies. Mrs. Duncan left
the court room with a considerable
sum.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
Boston Has Election
Especial Dispatch to The Journi

Especial Dispatch to The JournaL) \
BOSTON, Ga, Dec. 24.-The election
held here Monday resulted in the cleo
ton of E. c. Milligan, mayor; T. s.
Leak, w. A. Taylor, DR.. w #. Friddell,
1 Folsom and B A. Norton, council
men; w. w. Burney, marshal, and b.
f. Smith, clerk and treasurer.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27
Raf1eS Gets Diamonds
From Miss Lucy Smith
At Ball at Many Yard
fRv Assooiated Press.l

WASHINGTON, Dec. A.-The police
today were asked by Miss Lucy Hoke
Smith, daughter of the senator from
Georgia, to make g search for dia-
mond brooch valued at 5000, which she
lost Saturday last at ball at the navy
yard. The ornament was set with thirty
diamonds. Miss Smith told the police
she remembered distinctly having it on
her gown at the ball and society people
are now engaged in trying to ferret out
the present possessor Of the gems.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27

Weak Spells. oppressed Feeling in chest
Choking Sensation in throat, Painful TO
lie on left side, Cold Hands or Feet, Difbr
cult Breathing, Dropsy, swelling Of feet
or ankles, or Neura Igia around hearty II
you have one or more of the above symptoms don .
fail DIR, Kfnsman's Guaranteed Heart
Tablets. Not secret or patent medicine. II
is said that one out of every four has weak or
diseased heart. Thu ee-fourths of these do not
know 1t, and hundreds have died after wrongfully
treating themselves for the StOmachs Lungs
Kidneys or Nerves. Don't drop dead when
DIR. Kfnsman's Heart Tablets are within
vnnr raanh- lnan endnrsaInents Furnished.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27

Does It FIutter, Palpitate
/ or Skip Beatss Have yon
lShOrtness of Breath, TEN
! derness, Numbness or Pain
in left side, Dizzines -
Painting Spells Spots be-
fore eyes, Sudden starting
in sleep, n Nervousness
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-12-27

FREE TREATMENT COUPON
Any sufferer mailing this coupon, with their
! name and p. 0, Address, to DIR. II. g. Aims
man, BOxS64, Augusta. Maines wtiire-
ceive box OF Heart Tablets for trial by return
mall, postpaid, free OF charge. Don't risk
death BY delay. Write at once-to-day.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-13

Jack Keith. a vIrginian. now a Dor
der plainsman, Is looking for roaming war
parties OF savaseS- He sees wagon team
at full gallop pursued by men on ponies.
When Keith reaches the wagon the raid
ers have massacred two men and de-
parted. He searches the victims finding
papers and lccket with woman's por-
trait. Keith Is arrested at Carson City,
charged with the murder. his accuser be-
Ing a ruff1an named Black Bart. A negro
companion in his cell named Neb tells him
that he knew the Keiths In Virginia. Neb
Gays one OF the murdered men was John
Slbley. the other Gen. Willis Waite, form
erly Confederate officer. The plainsman
and Nab escape, and later the fugitives
come upon a cabin and find its occupant
TO be young girl, whom Keith thinks
he saw at Carson City. The girl explains
that she is in search OF a brother, who
had deserted from the army, and that a
hr, Hawley ind " ed her to come to the
cabin while he sought her brother. Haw-
ley appears, and Keith in hiding recog-
ri5es him as Black Bart. There is a ter
rifle battle In the darkened room In which
Keith Is victor. Horses are appropriated,
and the girl who says that her name is
Hope, joins in the escape. Keith explains
Fort Larned, where the girl Is left with
the hotel landlady. Miss Hope tells that
she, Is the daughter of General waite.
Keith and Neb drift into Sheridan where
Keith meets an old friend, Dr. Fairbain.
Keith meets the brother Of Hope Waite,
under the assumed name of Fred Will
touShpyy and becomes convinced that
Black Bart has some plot involving the
two. Hope learns that Gen. Waite. who
was thought murdered, is at Sheridan,
and goes there. where she is mistaken for
Chrfstie MaGiafre. the Carson City singer.
Keith meets the real Christie Maclaire
and hnds that Black Bart has convinced
her that there is a mystery in her life
which he is going to turn to her advan-
tage, The plGinsman tells Hope Waite of
her resemblance to Christie Maclaire.
They decide that Fred Willoughby may
hold the key to the situation. Keith finds
Wtuoughby shot dead. Hope is told of
the death of her brother. Keith fails to
learn what representa- Black Bart
has made to Christie Maclaire. Hope
suggests that In order to learn the secret
she. must briefly impersonate the stage
singer. DR.. Fairbaln Is in love with
Christie Maciaire and Keith induces him
to detain her from the stage while Hope
goes to the theater where she. meets
Black Bart who. thus deceived tells
Hope that General Waite has suspected
mis- plans and that they must fly. Hope
greatly alarmed, demurs. General Waite
appears and says Black Bart has stolen
papers from him regarding an inheri-
6ance. Keith Is informed that Christie
Maclairs's real name is Phyllis Gale and
that she is the half sister of Hope. The
latter has been carried away by Black
Bart and his rang
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-13
CTO BE CoNTINUED.J
Wild Strawberries.

Strawberries have improved very
much in flavor since the fifteenth cen.
fury. Until then the only strawber
ries eaten were wild Strawberries Of
a kind which would never find mar
ket nowadays. By 1913. however.
they were beginning to be cultivated.
for Holinshed records under that date
a particularly fine crop grown by the
Bishop Of Ely in the grounds of his
palace. now covered by Hatton Gar
den.
He quotes the Duke of Gloucester
as saying to the Bishop, MY lord, you
have very good strawberries in your
garden in Holborn. require you to
let us have a mess of them" This
speech was copied almost verbatim
by Shakespeare in Richard III" Still.
even the Bishops fruit would not ap
peal much to modern connoisseurs.
for the garden strawberries at that
period were only transplanted wild.
lings. the plants being sold at about
I'D. bushel.-London Chronicle.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-13

"He-he interested me-" admitted
the girl, hesitatingly, her eyes dark
ening with sudden anger. "He lied
and | believed him-I would have be-
lieved any one who came with such
story. Oh, DR.. Fairbain," and she
chung to him now eagerly, you can
not realize how hungry l have been
for what he brought me. | wanted SO
to know the truth OF my birth. Oh, /
hated this life!" She flung her dis
engaged hand into the air, with ges-
ture expressive of disgust. II was
what made the man look good to me
-he-he promised so much. You will
believe me, won't you? Oh, you must;
| am going to make you am a
singer in music halls; | was brought
up to that life from little girl, and
of course, | know what you Western
men think of us as a class. Hawley
showed 1t in his whole manner to-
ward me, and | resented 1t; Just for
that, deep down in my heart, | hated
ly understand his purpose; but some
way, when was with him he seemed
to fascinate me, to make me do just
as he willed. But you have never
been that way; you-you have acted
as though | was somebody-somebod
nice, and not just music-hall singer.
Perhaps It's just your way, and may
be. deep down you don't think I'm any
better than the other do, but-but
want you to think | am, and | am
going to tell you the truth. and you
must believe mel am good girl"
Great God! of course you are,
he blurted out. Don't you suppose
| know? That isn't what has been
bothering me. lassie. Why, I'd a
fought any buck who'd a sneered at
you. What wanted to know was
whether or not you really cared for
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-13
tcOpyrigh. A. c. McclurE = Co. riOJ

any OF those buffers Can you tell me
that, Christie?"
She lifted her eyes to his face. her
lips parted.
Il can answer anything you ask"
And you do not care for them?"
No"
He drew his breath sharply, his
round face rosy.
Then you have got to listen to me,
for I'm deadly in earnest. I'm an old.
rough. bald-headed fool that don't
know much about women never
thought before I'd ever want to-but
you can bet on one thing, I'm square.
Anybody in this town will tell you
I'm square. They'll tell you that
whatever says goes. I've never run
around much with women; somehow
| never exactly liked the kind I've
come up against, and maybe they did
mt feel any particular interest in me.
| didn't cut much shine as a ladies'
man, but, | reckon now, it's only be-
cause the right one hadn't happened
along. She is here now, though, all
right, and knew 1t the very first time
| set eyes on her. Oh. you roped and
tied me all right the first throw. May
be | did get you and that half-sister
mixed up bit, but just the same you
were the one really wanted. Hopes
all right; she's a mighty fine girl, but
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-13
Raising Lions In Dublin.

The unique enterprise of raising
lions for the trade is one practiced by
the Geological Garden in Dublin,
where several hundred lions have
been raised since the first expert.
ments were made. more than thirty
years ago. Curiously enough. the race
to which these lions belong has dis.
appeared from its original home In
Natal, South Africa. while it has been
perpetuated under artificial conditions
In the Irish capital city. A few years
ago the Geological Society of Ireland
extended its business Of lion raising
and added male lions from Nubia to
its stock, hitherto exclusively of Natal
blood. The institution is now en-
gagged in an attempt to interbreed the
two varieties
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-13

(The Clean Language League proposes
to arrest and prosecute persons indulg-
ing in bad language in public)
[ started for trolley car;
/ slipped, I slid, and L stumbled,
[ hit the pavement with jar
While on its way the street car rum
bled.
My coat was torn, my hat was crushed,
But when 1 fain would speak 1 hushed-
The people all about me smiled
To see my struggles fierce and wild
While ] attempted to control
The anger that surged in my soul.
1t was not hard for them to tell
That had joined the G. L. L.
Twelve miles from home my auto baked;
1t would not move! the rain was fall
ing
Along the mire-deep road I walked;
Rage unto deeper rage was calling.
A cold north wind whipped up just then
My plight defies both voice and pen.
The mud and slush began to freeze;
| was beplastered to my knees,
But silence ruled my once-wild tongu
In spite of all the jest outflung
By folk who Get a hoss!" would yell
For l have Joined the c.. L. l..
My coal was ordered April last;
But yesterday the driver brought 1t.
The price has jumped up pretty fast
From where it stood the day I bought
1t.
And when I saw how I was billed
Vesuvan wrath my being filled;
| up and spoke in language hot
That made 1t a smoke-shrouded spot.
My speech of barons and of mines
Could not be printed in these lines.
And so it happened that I fell
Ker-bump right from the c. L. L.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-13

1T isn't the gray hairs mind, eth
er," he admitted hesitatingly. but I'm
too darned bald-headed. oh. | amt
so old, for was only thirty-five when
the war broke out. | was so thin
then | could hardly cast a shadow
I've changed some SINCE" casting his
eyes admiringly downward, land got
quite figure. was forty-three last
month"
That isn't old; that's Just right"
I've been afraid you looked on me
as being an old fogy!"
81 should say not" Indignantly.
Why should you ever think that?"
We'll, there were so many young
fellows hanging about"
"Who?"
oh, Keith, and Hawley, and that
bunch OF officers from the fort; you
never had any time to give me-"
She laughed again. her fingers tight
ening in their clasp on his hand.
why, how foolish; Hawley is older
than you are. and l was only playing
with Keith. Surely you must know
that now. And as to the officers, they
were just fun. You see, in my profess
sion, one has to be awfully nice to
everybody"
But didn't you really care for Haw-
ley?" he insisted, bluntly probing for
facts.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-13
A IruA Som of thn South.

A statue was unveiled at Sceaux to
Clovis Hughes. poet and deputy, says
the Paris correspondent of the Lon,
don Standard. Clovis Hughes was a
typical son of the south, and like all
Marseillais he believed that the Paris
boulevards would be very fair imi-
tation Of the Cannabiere If there were
only bit Of sea at the end of the
street One afternoon in Marseilles a
Partisan ventured to claim some
charm for Paris. Absurd" said Clovis
Hughes, Paris cannot compare with
Marseilles at all. Here, at least. we
have the sun" We have the sun In
Paris, too" remarked his friend "Ah,
BAH" said Clovis Hughes; your sun
in Paris is only an old moon which
Marseilles has no further use for"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-13

you are the one for me, Christie.
Could you-could you care for such
duffer as | ann"
Her lips were smiling and SO were
her eyes, but 1t was a pleading smile,
II don't think 1t would be SO
very hard" she admitted. mot II you
really wanted me to-"
You know what l mean-that love
you-wish you to be my wife?"
Il supposed that was it-that-that
you wanted me-"
Yes, and-and you will lover"
Her head dropped slowly, SO slowly
he did not realize the significance OF
the action until her lips touched his
hand
Il do" she said; you are the best
man In the world"
Fairbain could not move, could not
seem to realize what It all meant. The
outcome had been so sudden. so sur
prising, that all power Of expression
deserted him. In bewilderment he
lifted her face and looked into her
eyes. Perhaps she realized-with the
swift intuition OF clever woman
the mans perplexity, for instantly she
led his mind to other things.
But let US not talk of ourselves
any more, tonight. There is so much
l wish to know; SO much that ought
to be done" She sprang to her feet.
why, it is almost shameful for us to
stay here, selfishly happy, while 9th.
ers are in such trouble. Have they
discovered Hope?"
mo; we secured the whole town
and found no trace. Now they are out.
side on the prairie, but there can be
little chance of their picking up a
| trail before daylight"
And Hawley?"
"He has vanished also; without
doubt they are together. What dc
you suppose he can want Of herr How
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-13

do you imagine he ever got her to
go with him? She isn't that sort OF a
girl"
She shook her head. shivering lit
tie.
He must have mistaken her for
me-perhaps has not even yet discov-
cred his mistake. But what 1t all
means, or how he gained her consent
to go with him. | cannot conceive"
She stood with hands clasped, star
ing out of the window.
There is little light showing al
ready" she exclaimed, pointing. See.
yonder oh, trust they will find her
alive, and unhurt. That man, | be-
lieve, is capable Of any crime. But
couldn't you be of some help? Why
should you remain here with me? l
am in no danger"
You really wish me to go. Chris
tie?"
Not that way-not that way" and
she turned impulsively, with hands
outstretched. "Of course | want you
here with me, but l want you to help
bring Hope back"
He drew her to him, supremacy hap
by now, every feeling of embarrass-
ment lost in complete certainty of pos
session.
And | will" he said solemnly.
Wherever they may have gone shall
follow. l am going now. dear. and
when come back you'll be glad to see
me?"
Shall II" her eyes uplifted to his
own, and swimming in tears. Il will
be the happiest girl in all the world,
reckon. Oh, what night this has
been! What a wonderful night! II
has given me a name, mother, and
the man | love-"
He kissed her, not in passion, but
in simple tenderness, and as he turned
away she sank upon her knees at the
window, with head bowed upon the
SILL At the door he paused and
looked back, and she turned and
smiled at him. Then he went out
and she knelt there silently, gazing
forth into the dawn, her eyes blurred
with tears-facing a new day, and q
new life.
CTO BE CONTINUED)
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-13
CHAPTER xxxIl.-(contlnued.)

Il did. Christie; you bet did,"
broke In the delighted doctor, every
nerve tingling. I'D a cleaned out
that whole gang If you'd only said
SO. but reckon now it was better to
let them tell all they knew 1t was
like thunder storm clearing the at
mosphere."
oh. 1t was, indeed! Now | know
who am-who am! Isn't that sim
ply glorious? Sit down, Doctor Fair
balm, there in the big chair where |
can see your face. want to talk, talk,
talk; want to ask questions, thou
sand questions but 1t wouldn't do any
good to ask them of you, would it?
You don't know anything about my
family, do your"
Not very much, am afraid, only
that you have got an almighty pretty
haf-sister," admitted the man. en-
phatically, land old Waite possesses
the vilest temper ever given a hui
man being. He's no blood kin to you,
though" ..
No, but he is awfully good under
meath, isn't he?"
Got a heart Of pure gold, old
Waite. Why, I've seen him cry like
a baby over one of his men that got
hurt"
Have you known him. then, for a
long while?"
Ever since the Spring of 81.
was brigaded with him all through the
war. and had to cut a bullet or Sc
out Of his hide before 1t ended. n
there was ever fight, Willis Waite
was sure to get his share. He could
swear some then, but he's improved
since, and reckon now he could like
ly claim the championship"
"Did-d1d you know my mothe,
also?" and Christie leaned forward
her eyes suddenly grown misty. {"
haven't even the slightest memory
of her"
The DOCTORS heart was tender, ant
he was swift to respond, reachins
forth and gTasping the hand neares
him. He had made love before. We
somehow this was different: he fell
half afraid Of this woman, and It wa.
a new sensation altogether, and no
unpleasant.
Il saw her often enough in thos,
days, but not since. She was frequent
ly In camp, very sweet-faced won
an; you have her eyes and hair, as
remember Waite ought to have rec
OgniEed you at first sight By Heay
ems! that was what made me so in
formally mad, the mulish obstinacy O
the old fool. Your mother used t,
come to the hospital tent, too; on
OF the best nurses ever saw.
thought she was beauty then, blu
she's some older by this time" h
paused regretfully. You see. I'm M
spring chicken, myself"
Her eyes were upon his face,
slight flush showing in either cheek
and she made no effort to Withdraw
her imprisoned hand.
you are just nice age" with fir
conviction. Boys are tiresome, an
think little gray In the hair Is a,
improvement. Oh. you mustn't In
agine | say this just to please you
have always thought SO. since-wei
since grew up. Besides. fieshy me
generally look young, because the
are SO good natured, perhaps. Ho,
old are you, Doctorf
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-13
Growth Of Atlantic City.

Atlantic City was incorporated In
1854, the year when the first passen
ger train was run from tho Delaware
river to the Atlantic ocean. At that
time the village consisted of half a
dozen families which had increased
to population of 1.043, in 1870. &C
cording to the United States census
Ten years later It had grown to s
AT; In 1890 1t was 13,O55. and In 1901
there were 27.S3S residents.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-13
rzABS0RBNEJ % PSs e

rsABS0RBNEJ R.. T SsR
VS. Corns, Bunions, CAL
WI lous Bunches, Tired,
va Aching, Swollen Feet.
IN II allays pain and takes
&ASs51 out soreness and inham-
Eyw nation promptly. Healing
S and soothing causes a
better circulation of the blood
through the part, assisting nature
in building new, healthy tissue and
eliminating the old. Alex Ali,
Tobinsport, Ind, writes Nov. IS,
1905. No doubt you remember
my getting two bottles of your
ABSORBING, JR., for bunion
on my foot. My foot is we'll" Also
valuable for any swelling or painful
affliction, Goitre, Enlarged
Glands, Varicose Veins, Milk
Leg, Strains, Sprains. Heals
Cuts, Bruises, LaCerations.
Price SI.oo and $500 at all drug
gists or delivered. Book 4 G. Free.
W.F.Yourg,P .,3lOTemplsSt. SprIngfleId.Mass
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-13
Our Policy.

II we should be chosen governor or
president we should present at least
one innovation. We should issue the
Thanksgiving proclamation some time
after Thanksgiving day-make it
retroactive, so to speak, and send 1t
out in a quiet, unconcerned manner.
Thus we should avoid giving the
signal to the producer, the broker, the
middleman, the freight man, the COM
mission man and the dealer to shoot
the price on turkeys, cranberries,
pumpkins and all the other ingredi-
ents of Thanksgiving to the highest
notch.
Otherwise, 1t will not be long until
we shall have to get our turkey like
the Bulgars, Serbs, Greeks and Mon
tenegrins are getting theirs this year
fight for It.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-13
Fathers Admiration.

Mrs. Shortley was discussing the
latest fashions with young lady
caller.
Did you say your husband was fond
of those clinging gowns, Mae?"
Yes, he likes one to cling to me for
about three years. "-Lippincott's Ma
gaZine.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-13

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Break up Colds in "a hours, relieve Fevershness,
Headache, Stomach Troubles Teething Disor-
ders, move and regulate the bowels and Destroy
Worms. They are so pleasant to take children
like them. Used by mothers for y years, At all
druggists Csc Sample mailed FREE. Address,
A. S. Olmsted Leroy. N. Y. Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-13
Very Much So.

When Mrs. Jibbetts was asked why
she neglected her friends SO, she gave
a bald excuse"
What was it,"
The baby"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-13

It Is too much to expect of a deli
cate young creature of the opposite
sex, whose constant education has
led her to believe that some mere
man, dazzled by her beauty and en-
thralled by her many charms, will
sink to one knee on the parlor rug
and beg her to be his'n-it is too much
to expect that she will at once grasp
the opportunity, or that she will even
know the opportunity when she sees
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-13
Execution,

You can't put water colors in an oil
painting"
You can sea blue, can't you?"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-13
HELPFUL HINTS.

This being leap year, it behooves
all men who are not already in the
golden letters Of matrimony, as the
poets so aptly put it, to become &C
quainted with the signs and symbols
that Indicate a proposal.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-13
Real Thinn.

Who was this great god Pan you
read about who worked on pipes?"
Il guess he was boss plumber"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-13

ITCH Relieved in 80 Minutes.
Woolford's Sanitary Lotion for all kinds a
contagious itch. At Druggists. Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-13

Hope is a pneumatic tire that is fire.
quently punctured.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-13

Telling her he will be a brother to
her is a gentle way of declining her
hand, but the surest and most grace
full way is to ask her If she can sup
port him in the style to which he
would like to be accustomed.