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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-10-10

slant offers to Brady
offers which, from the
point of view Of their
own poverty, were
handsome enough. But
they seemed beneath
contempt to the gar
dener who dreamed OF
empire.
Not so, however, to
Mrs. Brady. She wepL
cajoled, t hire a t eneo.
She conjured her nus
band, in the name OIL
common humanity, not
to let his children
starve before his very
eyes. He made her no
reply, other than by
the crushing method
of leaving the house,
to take counsel of his
dreams outside.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-10-10

Tact that Brady had brought
II TO perfection only after years of In
exhaustible patience and care: and it
was sold for pittance, but that is
getting ahead of the story.
Once upon time, in 1889, to be pre-
else, after George Bancroft had re-
turned from long diplomatic service in
Germany and had settled down to
tranquilizing old age in his home in
Washington, there grew up among the
Hover enthusiasts of England, Amer
lea and the continent a Jealous quest
for red rose which could be made to
bloom in winter.
Mr. Bancrofts ascendency as a rose
culturist in this country had been be-
yond dispute for half a century.
At the time of the inauguration Of
Abraham Lincoln, Mrs. Lincoln de-
SPARED Of pleasing herself in the ar
rangements of the White House gar
den, so she called on Mr. Bancroft for
help. This she received in such good
and flowing measure that, in acknowl-
edgment of her debt, she sent to the
historian a splendid bouquet of ja-
ponicas. In reply he wrote her that
"for magnificence, the bouquet was a
fair counterpart of Mr.. Lincolns
brains"
What of official recognition then was
still lacking for Mr.. Bancroft's genius
as rose grower was supplied by
Herr Bismarck, who SO admired the
American minister to Berlin that he
supplied him with roses and rose cut
tings from the great Bismarck estates
in Pomerania.
But all this while, despite the genial
international cooperation of rose
growers, diplomats and statesmen,
the red rose refused to grow in win
ter. Its wintertime behavior was, in
fact, exasperating beyond all words.
If, after months Of herculean effort,
branch could be made to put forth a
bud some fine morning, it was a sickly
purple by noon, and brown by sunset.
Little yellow roses had thrived, time
out of mind, and these, with camellias
and japonicas, were the sole reliance
of those who would have flowers for
winter decoration.
Matters were in this state when Mr..
Bancroft moved to Washington, bring
ing into his charming old house on
Lafayette square two trusted servants:
Herman, who came from Berlin, and
John Brady, the gardener, from Eng
land.
John Brady was installed in the
quaint L-shaped garden, which ran
back to Seventeenth street, and he was
instructed, among other things, to
reap the glory of creating tractable
red rose.
The task was one which jumped
with his own desires. The Bancroft
garden was scarcely less personal
pride to Brady than to Bancroft, and
both secretly believed that no praise
of 1t could be really to extravagant.
1t became rendezvous for Washing
tons most distinguished persons;
how much so, one can guess from
President Arthurs dictum that "The
president is permitted to accept the
invitations of members of his cabinet,
Supreme court judges, and-Mr.
George Bancroft"
Dozens of times John Brady seemed
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-10-10

drama, or a riotous contrast
from Jules Verne, than a set
ting forth of sober fact;
though it is none the less a
fact of due and attested So
briefly, and even, in all kind.
ness. of some solemnity.
The rose was created" as
the phrase goes, in George
Bancroft's famous rose gar
den, by the HISTORIANS errat-
ic old English gardener, John
Brady; it was a legacy to
Brady at Mr.. Bancroft's
death, in token of long and
honorable service, and of the
fact that Brady had brought
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-10-10

HE man who made
t h g A m rica n
Beauty rose is a
beggar on the
streets of Wash
ington. The state
ment sounds more
like a curtain
line" for a Theo-
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-05-11
Would Make Sure Of Death.

Elaborate precautions against pre-
mature interment were ordered In the
will of Mr.. Thomas Douglas Murray.
OF Iver-place. liver. Buckinghamshire
England. who died recently. The tes-
tator directed that on his apparent
death his body should be kept in a
well-warmed bed for sc hours there
after. and should then be placed in a
coffin In a warm room with the win
dows partially opened. and watched
for four days and nights. During this
period the tests give in a pamphlet.
1.-THE Signs and Proof OF Death"
should be applied and during this per-
Tod a bell should be attached to his
wrist. which should be easily audible
within and without the room. When
decomposition had set in a surgeon
should completely sever the spinal
cord high up in his body. and his cof-
fin should not be screwed down until
the twelfth day after his death. His
remains were then 10 be cremated.
the ashes TO be scattered 10 the four
winds OF heaven.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-05-11
A STITCH IN time
Snow Hill People Should Not Neglect
Their Kidneys.

No kidney ailment is unlmportant.
Don't overlook the slightest backache
or urinary irregularity. Nature may be
warning you Of approaching dropsy. or
fatal Bright's disease. Kidney disease
is seldom fatal if treated in time, but
neglect pavcs the way for serious kid
ncy troubles. Don't neglect lame or
aching back another day. Don't ignore
dizzy spells. irregular or discolored urine,
headaches. WEAKNESS or depression. Be
gin treating the Kidneys with the relia-
bic. time-tricd remedy. Doan's Kidney
Pills. For IS years. Doan's have been
curing sicl, kidneys and curing perma-
ncnty, Endorsed by grateful people.
Severn Murray. Church St, Berlin,
Md. saws: IL have used Doan's Kidney
Pills with good results and believe them
to be an excellent remedy for the pur-
pose for which they are intended. nave
found that this remedy not only regu-
Iatos the action of the kidneys but also
acts as a tonic to the entire system.
For sale by all dealers Price so cents
Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, New York.
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan $ and
take no other.
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Honest Pharmacist.

That honesty is the best policy" is
an axiom that has not been received
with entire favor in France may be
inferred from the following: Last No.
vember a Paris pharmacist who had
made blunder In medicine that he
had prepared discovered soon after de-
livering II to an unknown woman that
he had put into II most dangerous
poison. He inserted in a number of
daily papers notice warning the un.
known customer not TO use the mcdi.
cine. This conscientious publication
has had disagreeable result for the
pharmacist. He was hunted out by
the police for having delivered pois.
onous substance without physicians
prescription. He has just settled by
paying n fine of 100 francs.
But the customer had not remained
unknown or undiscovered. The police
had found her. She had not seen any
Of the notices the pharmacist had put
in the papers. But lowered with an
excellent scent she had not used the
medicine because It did not seem
quite right"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-05-11
Phil Carfwrlght's
PrcienSe
Copyright. ipii. by Associated Literary Press


Phil Cartwright. Of all people, at Q
pink teal" Dolly French. n vision In
filmy chiffon and laces. smiled while
she poured the fragrant coffee. you
had better go into the pantry where
Dick Is entertaining his college
friends she advised. You'll need
understanding stronger than cof-
fee-before this affair 10 over"
Where will find the chicken
sandwiches?" asked Phil pleasantly.
Il don't care for the uncertain fill-
ing one sometimes finds spelling good
bread"
In that silver basket on the left
side OF the buffet. Isn't Anne charm
ing in white? She'll make q lovely
BRIDE" said Dolly darlngly. sho was
wondering whether or not Phil felt as
cool as he looked over the whispered
news that before the afternoon tea
was far advanced. Anne's engagement
would be announced to Lord Brandon.
who had been an attractive visitor In
the States for several months.
ANNE is always lovely" Phil an
swered turning his head "for a second
where he could see the woman he
loved standing beside her mother re-
ceiving their guests In the drawing
room.
More coffee?' queried Dolly when
Phil had supplied his plate at the buff
fet and strolled back to the table for
few minutes chat with her.
More" said Phil setting his cup
down. "And one lump OF sugar"
How can you eat and drink when
every minute Is taking Anne beyond
your reach? have always wanted you
two TO marry. You seem made for
each other"
Il wish Anne thought that"
You don't know what she thinks.
I'll wager that you have never asked
her."
Cant you pass your job OF pour
ing coffee up to somebody else and
talk to me?"
They went directly to the big stone
bench beside the fountain In the con-
servatory.
Why" demanded Dolly. don't you
propose to Amer"
Because she would turn me down.
and you know 1t. Anne's mother is am
bilious for her. She wants a titled
son-in-law."
And Amer"
VIII do whatever her mother die.
tates."
Il think that you are unjust to both
of them. Why don't you ask Anne to
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-05-11
Nature Student.

"The bat, when winter comes" said
a nature student. folds his long ears
against his sides, shuts Off his heart
and, hanging head down from some
black corner OF barn or smokehouse
hibernates till spring. In March be
begins TO wake up
Lizards and snakes hibernate un
derground Frogs hibernate in the
frozen mud at the bottom OF theii
ponds. It's nothing to them that they
freeze stir. A frog so stiff frozen
in February that you could break him
like a soda cracker will thaw out in 4
warm March as clipper as YOU
please.
Rats and mice don't hibernate
They come indoors. They leave Their
cold fields and sewers and they take
mp their quarters in our nice. warm
steam-heated houses. There it's jolly
plenty 10 eat. no snow. no sleet. nc
piercing March winds. The winter
season makes no difference TO the
rats and mice. save that. while always
marrying and giving in marriage, they
marry and give in marriage more thar
ever in our comfortable houses. rear
ing. nj our expense and on our food
litters that I'm their vast numbers
would content even a rat Roosevelt.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-05-11

As result OF the recent research
work on the pines OF Tasmania and
Australia. Il pine-needle oil that has a
medical value has been discovered.
Another result is. perhaps. more Inn
portant. From the bark OF the pine
tree is obtained an emulation called
sandarach, which Is useful for var
lishes. From the pine bark the mu-
scum experts have extracted IA to 40
per cent. OF tannin against the eight
per cent. obtained In England from
oak bark. and the have demonstrated
that the wood Of the Australian ma
rarie. plum. mountain ash. and giant
gum is suitable for the manufacture
OF golf clubs.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-05-11

marry you? A refusal would better
than uncertainty"
You don't understand. l don't want
any woman to refuse me for another
man."
phil, much pride goeth before a
fall. Assert yourself. BE a cave man
and take Anne. That's the way most
women are won."
"iIow?"
Dolly thought seriously. Make her
jealous. Phil. You've always shown
your preference for her. Pretend to
care for somebody else"
"What about Anne's pride?"
"A woman iorgets she has any pride
when she thinks she Is losing the man
she loves"
But Anne has never shown that she
cares for me any more than for the
dozen men who hang about her.
Hasn't she?'
"Well, has she?"
"Ffnd out" said Dolly meaningly.
"Come. must be going. You are due
to remain to dinner here. believe.
Anne told me she had asked you"
As they passed into the large hall.
there was iiutter of excitement and
people were leaving rapidly.
Dolly. Anne tainted a little while
ago" Celeste Miller explained. Il be-
lieve that she did purposely to pre-
vent her mother from announcing her
engagement TO lord brandon"
I'll go upstairs and see about her.
Phil. Wait in Anne's little sitting
room.''
II might have been five minutes. 1t
might have been an hour for Phil was
thinking over Dolly's suggestion and
had no thought OF time when he heard
Anne's voice.
Dolly told me | would find you
here"
Are you better? am sorry you are
not we'll"
Phil pulled great chair TO the fire
and slipped pillow behind Anne's
head.
you are very kind" said Anne
gratefully. "and thoughtfuL"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-05-11
Oriental Metaphor.

The Oriental speaks naturally In
metaphor Even the children continn-
ally use figures OF speech which are
often poetical and always suggestive
The Washington Star thus quotes
Bishop Oldham. missionary bishop
OF the Methodist church. He writes
from Singapore.
II wish you could hear some OF the
expressive phrases of the native boys.
A lad the other day was describing TO
me the abstemiousness OF his father.
"'Oh. he is content with very little.
he said Such very little' Here
he pointed TO the ground. No more
than the water in the holes made BY
a chickens feet"
'He smiled and resumed:
"'He eats nothing. A grain or two
OF rice contents him. You should see
him AT his meals. lie is like hound
munching flies"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-05-11
White Africans.

That race in northern Africa known
as the Berters is white. and II they
dressed like our own people and had
the habits OF Americans or Europeans
they could easily pass for such. The
Berbers are believed to be descend
ants OF the white inhabitants OF an
Client Europe They are Mohamme-
dams Blue eyes. fair hair and rosy
checks are quite common among
them. and many OF the women are
striklngly handsome. -Harper's Week.
ly.
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GOT EVEN WITH NEWLYWEDs
Friends Inserted Small "Ad" In News
paper, and Seekers After Bar.
gains Did the Rest.

Bright dreams OF welded bliss were
shattered by a tiny want ad.
Instead Of a day all by themselves.
as they had planned. MIR and Airs Mel.
son Jolccn. newlyweds. spent eight
strenuous hours receiving strangers.
who wanted TO buy the brand.new fur.
nishlngs Of their coy fiat at No. ASH
West Van Buren, street.
Here is the ad that wrecked their
happiness:
FOR SAI.E-'urniture entire furnish
ings Of six-room nat; everything new and
IN flrst-class condition. including piano.
player. Cali Sunday. between S a. M. ana
. p. M. at 4ssi West Van Buren, street.
No reasonable offer refused.
The Joleens knew nothing about t.
They we're serenely happy The groom
was showing his bride the coy cor.
ners OF their nest.
How do you like It. my darling?'
he inquired anxiously
ooh. Nels. it's just too"
Mrs. Joieen's reply was interrupted
by hammering at the door.
'Hey! What'll you take fer the
pianer?" asked man when the door
was opened.
Don't want to sell It. Good daY.
said Joleen.
Again he turned to his bride. Again
knock on the door
Il seen your ad In the paper" saiG
another prospective buyer.
mo. you didn't. / didn't have any
nd. don't want to sell anything. I'm
busy. Good day" replied Joleen.
All day long Joleen and his wife m.
swered the bell and knocks at the door
and turned away the would-be buyers
OF furniture and piano-players.
About O'Clock in the evening 1t
suddenly dawned upon them that the
friends whose rice and old shoes they
had lodged by leaving the church
where they were married through q
side entrance after the ceremony. had
persevered In their joking and had
won.
The groom grinned sheepishly. then
called taxicab. The only quiet mo-
ments the couple had during the DAY
were spent at a downtown hotel.-Chi
cago Record-Iierald
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Inspired Famous Hymn.

"Jesus. Lover OF My Soul" is a
hymn around which many traditions
and sacred associations cling. The
story connected with Its origin may
be legendary. but II is no less beauti-
ful. Its author. Charles Wesley. was
sitting at his desk by an open win
dow when a bird pursued by hawk
few in. The bird was saved. for the
hawk feared 10 follow It. The Incl
dent inspired Wesley TO write his
famous lines.
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Kodak Booklets.

A Kodak owner printed some good
negatives in soft sepiR shades and
mounted II m in books made from
heavy tinted paper. tying the booklets
with pretty ribbon. An aunt. who
never saw mountain. enjoyed pic
lures OF South Cheyenne canyen. Colo
RADIO. Another liked the homes Of
several relatives. Grandmother en-
joyed a variety OF snapshots OF her
grandchildren. A dor / negatives
can b. made in very short time and
Will cost less than s1.-Woman's
Home Companion.
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WOmen's Knit Underwear

Womsn's Exhs-siss psrs kisie vssis IN
neck and sleeveless 10 cts.
Women's umbrsiia Ribbed Pants. trimmed
with torchon isss with French bands. Sizes
4. 5 and q. ~ sts. Eztrasisss. IS sts (:
three for Sl.oo.
women's klsis Psnss. trimmed with Lace |,
regular and extra sises. 80 cts
Womsn's Combination Suits low nsch end
sleeveless; lace and cuff knss pants; regular
and extra sirss. 50 and rs cts.
Women's LisIe Combination Suits low
neck and sleeveless Iacs and cuff knee pants:
regular and extra sisss sl.00.
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women's Ribbed Vests: low neck and
sleeveless. low neck and short sleeves. low
neck and shield sleeves. or s,rsrless. SizssS.
S and 8. i2ls cts.
Women's Vests iisle-fnish; low NECK and
sleeveless: sizes 4. 5 and 6. II cts.
women's Pure Lisle Vests low neck and
sleeveless or low neck and short sleeves: sizes
4. 5 and d. rs cts.
Women's Imported Swiss LlsIe Vests low
neck and sleeveless: sises 4. S and 8. IS cts:
three for <i.OO.
Women's Imported Swiss Vests. with hand.
eroeheied yokes sizes 4. 5 and 8. so cts.
Women's Extra-sixe Vests; low neck and
sleeveless and low neck and short sleeves. is
and rs etk
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-05-11

Is there anything IN all this world that
is Of more Importance to you than good
digestion? Food must be eaten to sus-
tain life and must be digested and con-
verted into blood. When the digestion
fails the whole body suffers. Chamber
Gins Tablets are rational and reliable
cpre for Indigestion. They increase the
flow of bile. purify the blood. strengthen
the stomach. and tone up the whole d.
gestive apparatus to a natural and
healthy action. For sale by all dealers.
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DIR. $. II. Anderson. the widely known
specialist of Pittsburg. Pa. 40 Sixth
Avenue. has thoroughly tested the ac-
htion Of Foley Kidney Pills and after
eight months of the closest investiga-
Htion. reports: Foley Kidney Pills are
he best have ever used. They clear
eaway the uric acid and albuminous sedi-
Fment, allay the spasmodic action of the
neck Of the bladder. also the tenesmus.
and in fact renovate the kidneys. |
speak this way knowing the action of
Foley Kidney Pills. as have given them
good test. They cure backache.
rheumatism. and all kidney and bladder
ailments. Give them a trial. Sold by
all druggists.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-05-11
ChIIdren cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
G a 9 TO RIA


A poor fellow having with difficulty
procured an audience OF the duke OF
Newcastle. told his grace he only
came to solicit him for something to-
wards a support. and as they were OF
the same family. both being descend
ed from Adam. hoped he should not
be refused. surely not" said the
duke. surely not-there Is penny
for you. and II all the rest OF your
relations will give you as much you'il
be a richer man than | am"
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Cannot EllmIna,. Love.

A periodical devoted TO the drama
pleads for plays based on some emo
ton other than love. The difficulty
In producing such plays is that every
play must have a. hero. and in making
a hero the playwright. as well as his
audience. almost inevitably adopts the
view expressed two thousand years
ago by scribe on one OF the dead
walls OF Pompeii: He who has never
loved q woman is not gentleman"
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Reliable Knit Underwear
From Ba!timOre's Best Store

HK. Co. Knit Underwear has become famous for quail
M 1t part Of policy to pay top prices for Knit I'm
deear and give to customers at each price the best
possible garment that can be sold at that price.
Any Of the garments listed below may be ordered by mall
and they satisfactory, will exchange than,
refund the price paid
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-05-11
Christmas Make. Demand.

The German demand for apples and
nuts to hang on Christmas trees is al.
ways very great. The inland produc-
,M apples. even In a favorable
"s although large. is far too small
u 3i"tne demand. In spite OF the fact
that thousands OF acres Of new trees
arc planted each year. In order 10
supply the inland market. large guam
titles OF apples and nuts must be I'm
ported from abroad each year.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-05-11

There are people in this town who I'M
thlnkngly neglect a mere cold though
they would not otherwise expose their
children or themselves to danger. Yet
cold neglected may develop into con-
tagious diphtheria, hronchities. or pneu-
monia. Use Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound promptly for it stops coughs
quickly and cures colds. 1t contains no
1piates and is safe for children. Sold
BY all druggists.
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Give the Best.

Every normal person Is born with a
message for h .manity. with a sacred
obligation TO give his best to the
world. Your talent " S not given
merely TO provide the necessities and
Injuries of existence. but to make the
world little better place 10 live In.
10 pay your debt TO humanity. to make
the largest possible sum total Of o
soul.-Bccker.
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Odd Method Of Spite.

man in Temesvar. Hungary. who
was summoned the other day for as
saul;ing a neighbor, pleaded that the
latter used TO spite him by buying q
new hat for his wife every month. 30
that he was Obliged 10 do the same for
his own wife.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-05-11

c. II. Wildmann, 1894 Bedford Street,
Cumberland, Md. writes: II have used
Foley Kidney Pills and find them all O.
X. l had tried other remedies but Fo-
ley Kidney Pills are the best medicine |
ever used" They are tonic in action
and give quick and permanent benefit.
Sold by all druggists.
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plckpocket Specialist.

The age of specialism! A plckpock-
ct who was arrested In Paris last
week mentioned that he only exer-
cised his profession on the irresistible
pockets OF persons watching an aero
plane.--Punch.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-05-11

The Postmaster at Barnegat. n. j.,
X. G. Collins. had severe lagrippe
cough that was very exhausting. and
says: Half bottle of Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound cured that cough en-
trely. II can't be beat Contains no
opiatcs. Safe for children. Sold by all
druggists.
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varnIsh for Straw suI.eases.

A coat of whita varnish applied to
s'raw-matting suitcases and shopping
bags much improves their looks and
usefulness. The yarnish causes them
10 shed water and makes them wa
terproof. Magazine.