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The new era., 1912-07-04

MRhany were concerned. They were
doubtless bad enough. but they could
have been worse.
mo. ma'am: he done soaked the
label on ono OF Mr.. Pegloes whisky
bottles and pasted It on the wall Just
as high as my chin. SOS can see II
good. and he's learning me that.a-
way! Maybe you've seen the kind OF
bottle | mean-Pegloe's Mississippi
Pilot: Pure Corn Whisky?" But Han.
nlhal's bright little face fell. He was
quick to see that the educational sys.
TEN devised by the Judge did not i'm
press Betty at all ravorably. She drew
him into her arms.
You shall have my books-the
books l learned to read out OF when l
was a little girl. Hannibai!"
Il like learning from the label pret-
ty WELL" said Hannibal loyalty.
But you'll like the books better.
dear. when you see them. know Just
where they are. for | happened on
them on a shelf in the library only
the other day"
After they had found anu examined
inc DOOkS anu f1huulDui uAu SEuuiu8-
ly admitted that they might possess
certain points or advantage over the
label. he and Betty went out for q
walk. II was now late afternoon and
the sun was sinking behind the wall
OF the forest that rose along the Ar
kansas coast Their steps had led
them to the terrace-where they
stood looking OF into the west. II
was here that Betty had said good-by
to Bruce Carrington-it might have
been months ago. and II was only
days. She thought OF Charley
Charley. with his youth and hope and
high courage-unwittingly enough she
had led him on to his death! a sob
rose In her throat.
Hannibal looked up into her face.
The memory OF his own loss was
never very long absent from his
mind. and Miss Betty had been the
victim OF n similarly sinister tragedy.
The new era., 1912-07-04

He recalled those first awful days OF
loneliness through which he had lived.
when there was no Uncle Bob-soft-
voiced. smiling and Infinitely COM
panionable.
why. Hannibal. you are crying
what about. dear?" asked Betty sud.
denly.
NO. ma'am; amt crying" said
Hannibal stoutly. but his wet iashes
gave the lie to his words.
Are you homcsick-do you wish to
go back to the Judge and Mr.. Ma
hnffy?"
mo, ma'am-it amt that was
Just thinking"
thinking about what. dear7"
About my Uncle Bob" The small
face was very wistful.
"Oh-and you still miss him so
much. Hannibal7"
Il bet do reckon anybody who
knew Uncle Bob would never get over
missing him: they Just couldn't. Miss
betty! The Judge is mighty kind.
and so is Mr.. Mahaffy-they're awful
kind, Miss Betty. and II seems like
they get kinder all the time-eut
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Wanted to Know the cuIprIt.

Wanted to Know the culprit.
The following story was told recent
iy by Austin Haines to n party OF
friends he entertained at luncheon:
Down in a little Florida town two
aegro families live In shantics about
\ stones throw apart. They obtain
.ncir drinking water from a shallow
open well located midway between tho
TWO houses. a fence which separates
the two yards Is built up to the well
On both sides. Every evening after
her days work Is done. 1t Is the GUS
iom of one Of the negro mammies to
pick up buckets and go to the well for
water. One day the owner OF the
property moved the fence back about
ten feet from where It originally stood.
That evening when Eliza started out
with her pail she fixed her eye on the
fence and made straight for 1t. Walk
ing hurriedly along the beaten path.
she plunged into the shallow we'll with
! splash. Her screams brought i'm.
mediate assistance. and as she climb
ed out and spied the fence ten feet
away she Indignantly exclaimed:
Now. who done moved dat well?'"
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Would you like to 60 down to ,tY"
inquired Betty.
Deed I would! Does she leak
any. Miss Betty?"
Il don't know about that DO
boats usually leak. Hannibal7"
why. you amt ever been out row.
ing her. Miss Betty. have you7-and
there amt no better fun than rowing
a boat!" They had stnrted down the
path.
II used to think that. too. Hanni.
bal; how do you suppose It is that
when people grow up they forget all
about the really nice things they
might dor"
what use is she II you don't 20
rowing In herr" persisted Hannibal.
"Oh, but It Is used. Mr.. Tom uses
II in crossing to the other side where
they are clearing land for cotton. 1t
saves him long walk or ride about
the head OF the bayou"
Like l should take you out in her,
Miss Betty?" demanded Hannibal with
palpitating anxiety.
They had entered the scattering
timber when Betty paused suddenly
The new era., 1912-07-04
Cause for Hurry.

It was on an occasion when a Pres
ident OF the United States was max.
ing swing around the country. A
man who was carrying the mail on .
weekly route between Missouri
county seat town and a little post
office out at a country store came
dashing madly down the road In the
direction Of the town. A farmer who
saw him coming and wondered at his
great haste. halted him and said:
what's your great hurry this morn
ing?"
Hurry" Jimson repeated, why.
don't you know the President is to be
In town to-day?"
"Oh. see." the farmer replied.
You want to get there In time to see
him."
ITS not that that makes me hurry"
1T nint?"
mo. sir! You may not know It,
but this working for the government
Is mighty ticklish business, and .
man has got to be awful careful, or
he'll lose his jobs Now suppose the
President gets Off the train down
there and asks about me and I amt
there. and he finds out I'm late.
Don't you see. there'd be trouble right
off. and might be asked to resign7"
II see."
yes. sir. So I amt taking no
chances. When the President steps
off the train and asks the crowd.
Where is Jimson7' I'm going to BE-
there. SO can step right out and say:
Here I am, SIR"
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Sized Up Wrong.

Good morning. madam"
I'VE don't want no SEWN mo-
chimes"
MOI"
Nor no patent clothes wringcr-"
"lndeed?"
"An' we got two gran planners an
a cabinet orgind."
"Yes?"
AN every room has clock an all
on us hez watchis."
"How about pictures?"
KANT sell us none O. them. neither.
stranger. They amt n wall In tn
house ye kin see for the RATS O. oil
paintings hung on en-"
II suppose you have a dog?"
Pap hez morn forty. an all
bloodid."
How about carriages?"
Barns full on 'em. An we don't
buy no hosses on this ranch"
"Mornin'-say. tenderfut. who bees
ye, anyhow"
I'm the tax assessor"
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SYNOPSIS.

1 Tni Il s: i, sy ns oes"ns Of a ts H,y
nS Ss,ory Tns and Hss sha. the SOW swners the
Quintards. is the subject Of discussion by
"%" strans.r known TS"a"A%; as Biaasn. ana Bob
Yancy., u farmer. when Hannibal WayhhSe yhS
Hazard. a. mysterious child OF the H o.o
Yancy tells how he adopted tho boy. ma
thaniel Ferris buys the Barony: but Inc Inc
3Tintards deny any knDMSS hnoWlSsaf' SaD,nhn S %
M1rreii. a friend Of the QuintaFds. np-
pears and asks questions nh about tho HaI. bar
nibai is kidnapped by Daye f,lount. Cap.
Blount. gives him a thrashinE and SECURES ,c','es
Bainam, and IL discharged with costs for
tho plaintiff. Betty Mairoy. friend OF
the F.rrise,. has an encounter ,ian. VIII H"p, an
Betty sets out for her Tennessee bone;
,skss the ssms ;h st"S Sarrs ON
Of Judge slocum Price. The Judge eo rscos-
OF J.dSe soGSm hnn ,hs xrans.on ms ot an Old
time friend. Murrell arrives at Jndses
home. Cavendish family on rnn rssLus
n, Belle Plain. Hannibars rifle discloses
some startling things to tho judge Han
rives In Belle Plain, Is playing tor Dig
stakes. Yancy nwakes from long dream
les. sleep on board the raft JndSs ,rr rr,SD "S
land titles, Charley Norton. young
planter. who assists the judge. Is mys-
ieriousiy assaulted: Norton Informs Sar
him. Norton liz mystcriously shot. More
light on Murrell,s plot; lie plans npf,ss
Ing Of negroes. Judge Price. with Hanm.
bal. visits Betty. and she Keeps the boy
as 4 companion,
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Picked Peppers.

"Now, dearie." said the nurse. II
want you to learn this nice little poem
about Peter Piper Picked Peck OF
Picked Peppers"
'Shan't!" answered the Boston
child. much In the manner OF other
children.
"Oh. naughty. naughty! Why
Waldo. why won't you learn this pret-
~ poem?"
"For two reasons" answered Wal
do. I'm the first place. the allitera.
ton Of the line you quote is SO exces-
sive as to destroy any literary finish
that such adventitious aids to metri-
cal composition might lend II used
more sparingly. And. In the second
place. consider the impossibility OF
picking peppers which have already
picked. The whole thing Is beneath
the attention Of any intelligent per.
son."
The new era., 1912-07-04
Sir Walters Good Fortune.

Sir Walter Raleigh had called to
take a cup of tea with Queen Eliza-
beth. ~
at was very good of you. Sir wal
ter" said her majesty, smiling sweet
ly upon the gallant knight. to rum
your cloak the other day so that my
feet should not be wet by that horria
puddle. May I not instruct my iord
high treasurer to reimburse you for
it?"
Don't mention 1t. your majesty.
replied Raleigh. ut only cost two
and six and have already sold 1t to
an American collector for E8,OOO.
The new era., 1912-07-04

with Uncle Bob. when he liked you
he Just laid himself out to let YOU
know it,"
THAT does make q great difYer
ence. doesn't TT" agreed Betty sadly
and two piteous fearful eyes were
bent upon him.
Don't you reckon II Uncle Bob is
alive. like the Judge says. and he a
ever going to find me. he had ough,
to be here by nowi" continued Aau
nibal anxiously.
But 1t hasn't been such a grea,
while. Hannibal. it's only that be
much has happened to you. II be
was very badly hurt It may have been
weeks before he could travel: and
then when he could. perhaps he went
back to that tavern to try to learn
what had become OF you. But We
may be quite certain he will never
abandon his search until he has madc
every possible effort to lind you.
dear! That means he will sooner or
later como to west Tennessee. for
there will always be the hope that
you have found your way here"
Sometimes l get mighty tired walt.
ing. Miss Betty" confessed the boy
Seems like | just couldn't wait no
longer" He sighed gently. and then
his face cleared. You reckon he N
come most any time. don't you. Miss
Betty7"
Yes. Hannibal: any day or hour! ."
"Whoop!" muttered Hannibal soft.
ly under his breath. Presently he
asked: where does that branch take
you TOT" He nodded toward the
bayou at the foot Of the terrnced blun
1T empties into the river" an.
swered Betty.
Hannibal saw a small skin beached
among the cottonwoods that grew
along the waters edge and his eyes
lighted up instantly. He had a juvenile
passion for boats.
why. you got a boat. amt you.
Miss Betty7" This was charming
and IN important discovery.
The new era., 1912-07-04
Fathers Grace.

A young lady. who taught class
Of small boys in the Sunday school.
desired to impress on them the mean
Ing OF offering thanks before a meal.
Turning to one of the class whose
father was n deacon in the church.
she asked him:
"William, what is the first thing
your father says when he sits down
to the tablet"
He says. Go easy with the butter.
kids: it's 40 cents n pound.'" replied
the youngster.
The new era., 1912-07-04
DUBIOUS
About What Her Husband Would say.

A Mich. woman tried Postum be-
cause coffee disagreed with her and
her husband. Tea IL just as harm.
full as coffee because 1t contains caf.
feine-the same drug found in cof-
fee. She writes:
My husband was sick for three
years with catarrh OF the bladder. and
palpitation Of the heart. caused by
coffee. Was unable to work at all
and in bed part Of the time.
Il had stomach trouble. was weak
and fretful SO l could not attend to
my housework-both Of US using cof.
fee all the time and not realizing 1t
was harmful.
"One morning tho grocer's wife
said she believed coffee was the cause
Of our trouble and advised Postum.
took It home rather dubious what my
husband would say-he was fond Of
coffee.
But took coffee right of the table
and We haven't used cup OF 1t since.
You should have seen the change In
us, and now my husband never COM
plains OF heart palpitation any more.
My stomach trouble went away In two
weeks after began Postum. My chill.
dren love 1t. and It does them good.
which can't be said OF coffee.
"A lady visited us who was usually
half sick. told her I'd make her q
cup Of Postum. She said It was taste.
less stun. but she watched me mako
It. boiling 1t thoroughly for IL minutes.
and when done, she said It was splen.
did. Long boiling brings out the na-
vor and food quality" Name given by
Postum Co.. Battle Creek. Mich.
Look in pkgs. for the famous little
book, THE Road to Wellville."
Ever read the above lettsfH A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, ana full Of human
Interest.
The new era., 1912-07-04
Looking on the Bright Side.

After the ways and means commit
tee had been compelled to leave its
old quarters and go over to new
House OF Representatives office build'
ing some OF his friends were sympa-
thizing with Champ Clark.
1T might have been worse. Champ"
they said. "Cheer up. Pretty soon
they will have the electric cars run
ming In the subway and then you can
ride over."s
"Yes." replied Clark. ut might
have been worse. Reminds me OF an
Irishman I knew down In st. Louis
who had both of his legs cut off by
railroad train. 1t might have been
worse. Mike they said.
Sure Mike replied. suppose !
had been a chorus girl"
The new era., 1912-07-04
CHAPTER xviI (contlnued).

Miss Betty. he's just like my Uncle
Bob was-he amt afraid OF nothing!
lie totes them pistols OF his-ioaded
III you notice good you can see
where they bulge out his coat" Han
nibals eyes. very round and big.
looked up into hers.
''ls hc rs poor as he seems. Han
nibai7" inquired Betty.
lie never has no money. Miss bet'
ty. but / don't reckon he's what n
body would call pore"
It might have batiied a far more
mature Intelligence than Hannibars
to comprehend those peculiar process
es b. which tho judge sustained him
self and his Intimate fellowship with
adversity-that II was his magnifi
cence OF mind which made the
squalor OF his daily life seem merely
n passing phase-but the boy had
managed to point n delicate distinc-
ton. and Betty grnspcd something or
tho hope and faith which never quite
died out In Siocum Prices indomita-
Bile breast
But you always have enough to
cnt, DEAR" she questioned anxiousIy.
Hannibal promptly reassurcd her on
this point You wouldn't let me
think anything that was not true. Han.
nibai-you are quite sure you have
never been hungry
Never. Miss Betty: honcst!"
Betty gave Il sigh OF relief. She
had been rcpronching herself for her
neglect OF the child: she had meant
to do so much for him and had done
nothing! Now II was too late for her
personally to interest herself in his
behalf. yet before she left for the east
she would provide for him. II she
had ielt It was possible to trust the
JuGsc she would have made him her
agent. but even In his best aspect ne
seemed n dubious dependence Tom.
Tor quite different reasons. w.s equal.
ly out Of the question. She thought
Of MIR. MahaHy.
What kind OF a man is Mr.. Ma
bary. Hnnnibai?"
He's an awful nice man. Miss Bet
~. only be never lets on: body's
got to find It out for his own self
he amt like the Judge"
Does he-drink. too. Hnnnibai?''
questioned BETTY.
"Ots yes: when he can get the
Ticker. he does" II was evident that
Hannibal was cheerfully tolerant OF
this weakness on the part OF the
austere Maharfy. by this time Betty
was ready to weep over the child.
with his knowledge OF shabby vice,
and his fresh young faith In those old
tBtterdcmalions
But. no matter what they do. they
are very. very kind to your" she con.
unued tremulously.
Yes. maam-why. Miss Betty
they're lovely mem"
And do you ever hear the things
spoken OF you learned about at Mrs
Ferris Sunday. SCHOOL,"
When the Judge Ia drunk he talks
heap about 'cm. It's beautiful &c
hear him then: you'd love It, Mis-.
Betty" and Hannibal smiled up sweet
ly into her face.
Does he have you go to Sunday
school In Raleigh?"
The boy shook his head
81 amt got no clothes that's litter
to wear. nor no pennies to give. bu,
tne Judge, ne lows that as soon as NJ
can make raise got to go. and he.
learning me my letters-but We ain
book. Miss Betty. | reckon tic
stump you some to guess how he.
fixed II for me to learn7"
Hes drawn the letters for you, II
that tho way?" In spite OF herself
Betty was experiencing a certain re-
yulsinp ~ feeling where the fudge ant
The new era., 1912-07-04

Ono Way to Make Country Level.
The Newly Weds were driving
along a very hilly road in Northern
Missouri.
such horrid hills!" she exclaim.
ed. II think there are entirely too
many OF them"
Either that" replied the man. "or
there are only half enough"
The new era., 1912-07-04

It's easier for a mother to train W
her son in the way he should go than
1t is for her to prevent him from 60
ing some other woman's way few
years later.
The new era., 1912-07-04
bod alma Trouble.

Miss Bigmitt. the Stenog-Did you
fire me Just cause I misspell a few
words now an then an sometimes get
balled up in my notes?
Mr.. Littleton-By no means. You sec
I have an unreasonably jealous wife
and she won't allow me to keep pref
ty young stenographer in my office.
The new era., 1912-07-04

A man thinks a girl is perfectly
proper who refuses to kiss him-be-
cause he can't think Of any other rea.
son why she should refuse.
The new era., 1912-07-04

No Wlfe's Cooking for Thsn,.
Mrs. Crimsonbeak-This paper says
that rarely indeed 10 wealthy Turk
seen at his wife's dinner table.
Mr.. Crimsonbeak- under.
stand the Turks live long time.
The new era., 1912-07-04
Solid Ivory.

Solid Ivory.
"Yes." confessed Mr.. Dorkins. 1T
serves me right. l engaged the man
to move our goods. and forgot to ask
him how much he was going to charge
me for the job. II ever do such
3 thing again. Maria. you can have
my head for football"
1T would be a good deal more profit
able. john" said Mrs. Dorkins. ito
cut 1t up into billiard balls. s."-Chicago
Tribune.
The new era., 1912-07-04
Rather an Open Secret.

A very important citizen was drawn
on jury. week or two ago. and
met him after he had been discharged.
He seemed to think that he was en-
titled to be on the bench. at the very
least.
what was your verdict In that
case?" I asked.
THE defendant was unanimously
acquitted on the first ballot"
Indeed? And how did you voter
THAT. sir. Is one OF the sacred Sc.
crets OF the jury room."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The new era., 1912-07-04

If n man isn't sufficiently origina
to manufacture his own lies he shoult
stick to the truth.
The new era., 1912-07-04
Studied Human Nature.

Wigley-What, roses? Don't you
know a girl never marries the man
who sends her flowers?
Oldbach-Sure, do. That's why
always try to keep on the safe side.
The new era., 1912-07-04

"A splendid and highly recommended
remedy for tired. weak. inhamed eyes.
and granulated eyelids. 10 Paxtine An
tiseptic. at druggists. 26c q boz or sent
postpaid on receipt Of price by The
Paxton Toilet Co.. Boston. Mass.
The new era., 1912-07-04
Many a man looks like a statesman
who Is not guilty.

Garfield Tea purifes the blood and clears
the complexion. Drink before retiring.
The new era., 1912-07-04

Red Cross Bag Blue. much better, goes
farther than liquid blue. Get from any
good grocer.
The new era., 1912-07-04

Quality ty-quantity something to con.
ton or as . laxative. How about Garfield Teat
The new era., 1912-07-04

HOWARD {. BURTON. AssAYER & CHEMIST
LEADv1LLE. COLORADO,
ssRssimeH prices, oeld. silyer. lead. 81: sol4.
heGiiSatton; Contrei and umpire work ..
The new era., 1912-07-04
JUDGE
I t%MUCHANkESTER
AxHNQ4naxy RyAEzEzNx<

ea-,..-< ~. M-Aa.S,As.~.s4 ese...~-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-23
Here's Jake Wells
A1l-Star Ball Team

team in the Virginia league. man
aged it. caught and played first
base
After he gave up the game as a
player he was elected president of
the Virginia league and while he
served in that capacity for a good
many years he never accepted
cent for salary. Finally he became
interested in the theatrical game
and was forced to resign his posi-
ton as league leader.
He has been very successful in
the theatrical field, and today is a
millionaire many times over
Some of the players that Mr..
Wells developed while he was in
the Virginia league were Kid Ell
berfeld, Jack Chesbro, Socks Sey-
bold Gus Dundon. Spike Shannon
and Sam Lever. He also recon-
mended Billy Smith to Atlanta as
manager and this year sent Lou
Castro 10 Portsmouth.
(Sond your selections for your
All Star team to the Sporting Edi-
tor The Georgian)
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-23
THREE BATTLING SCRAPS
HELD IN GAY GOTHAM

NEW YORK, July 23.-Fight sharps
today declared that the card put on at
the Garden Athletic club last night was
one of the fastest and fiercest ever seen
in the greater city. The initial con-
test between Tommy Buck, of Phila-
delphia, and frankie Fleming. of. Can
ada. was the best of the three matches
After three rounds of terrific fighting
Buck began to weaken. but managed
TO keep his feet until just before the
end of the tenth and final round, when
he was knocked down twice and his
seconds threw a sponge into the ring
In the second bout Pal Moore and
Eddie Smith went the full ten rounds
to a draw. In the final round Brown
shaded Willie Beecher and won the
popular verdict.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-23
Directors of Atlanta Club Surely Deserve Winning Combination
CRACKERS FINALLY CLIMB OUT OF DARK CELLAR

was a fan and an enthusiast all
right, but he was in baseball to
earn his salary-and all credit to
him that he did earn it, and more
When Frank Galloway was draft
ed to the Job of baseball president
1t was an unsought honor. The sal
airy didn't interest him. He could
make more with less worry out Of
his professionally law. But he
was an enthusiastic fan, was a
friend of President Arkwright,
president of the then Georgia Rail-
way and Electric Company, owner
of the baseball franchise, and ne
decided to make the sacrifice for
the good of the cause.
Charles Nunnally, one OF Mr.. Call
laway's fellow directors, has had a
hankering to get in baseball for
some time. But not because he
needs the money, for he's doing
very nicely in the overall business,
thank you. He wanted to get In
baseball because he likes the game
and because he believes that a win
ming baseball team does more for
town than ten million spent for any
other form of advertising.
AS for Gus Ryan, the third di-
rector he spends more annually for
cigarettes than he gets out OF his
job. But he's just naturally a fan.
If he felt that he could help At
lanta toward winning team as d.
rector, he'd pay for the privilege
of holding the job.
Now, consider these three Direc-
tors OF Baseball Destiny and then
ponder on their feelings as the
Crackers have slumped down from
the 500 position, which was virtu-
ally the high water mark of the
year, to last place.
1t is, in effect, costing every one
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-23
Griffith Has Upset All Dope
By Giving Senators Top Berth
BY Tad

Ty Cobb look like a truck horse on
the bags IL comparison. Never in
his palmiest days did Cobb ever
display the base running class that
Milan has spilled and this in spite
Of the fact that Cobb is slugging
at far more steady clip than his
little rival.
Milan Is Encouraged.
For the past several seasons
Milan has been good-far above
the average value of outfielder. He
did not shine as this year simply
because he met with nothing like
the same encouragement Here's
the difference-the difference he
tween a hopeless tailender and real
pennant possibility. That same
difference lifted ten years from the
stopped shoulders of Griffith; has
made Walter Johnson take on a
new lease on life.
Washington stands out as llv-
ing example of that degree to which
luck figures in the national pastime.
No one will deny Griffith was lucky
to get Washington and Washington
likewise lucky to get Griff.