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The state herald., 1913-08-22
HOLD RECORD FOR FASTING
Two Eccentric enalishmen Who erao-
tiesd seifpeniai Through Many
Years Of Their Lives.

Tho most persistent faster OF all
time was probably Roger crabb. who
lived In the time OF tho common.
wealth
In order to carry out his idcaH most
efYcotuaiiy ho sold on his stock In
trade. distributed tho proceeds among
the poor and took up his residence In
n hut near fckonham. whore ho lived
on thrco farthingn n week
Instead of strong drinkn and
winen." says tho eccentric Roger. Il
give tho old man cup OF water md
instead Of roast mutton and rabbit
give him broth thiokcncd with bran
and pudding made with bran and
turnlp leaves chopped together"
Vigorous health was the result. says
the London Chronicle. but hla Austen.
ton from food was regarded with
such suspicion that on ono occasion
he narrowly escaped being burned
alive ns a wizard.
Another famous hermit who man.
aged to reduce diet to very simple
proportions was James tucas. with
whom many Of US arc doubtless
familiar A. Mr.. MopcH In Charles
Dieksss' Tom T,ddlsr's orossd |"
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''lf you're in trouble" he exclaimed.
you've sought the right helper in Mr..
Gregory. He's the richest man in the
county. yet lives SO simply. 30 fru-
gally-they keep few servants-and
all because he wants to do good with
his money. / think Mr.. Gregory is one
Of the best men that ever lived"
Fran asked with simplicity. Great
church workerf'
Hes as good as he is rich. He
never misses a service. l can't give
the time to It that he does-to the
church. mean; l have the ambition
to hold. one day, a chair at Yale or
Harvard-that means to teach in a
university" he broke OF. in explana-
ton.
You see," with deprecatory
smile. II want to make myself felt in
the world"
Fran's eyes shone with an unspoken
"Hurrah!" and as he met her gaze, he
felt thrill Of pleasure from the i'm
preston that he was what she want.
ed him to be.
Fran allowed his soul to bathe a
while in divine eyebeams OF nattering
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approval. then gave him little sting
to bring him to life. You are pretty
old. not to be married." she remarked.
Il hope you won't md some woman to
put m end to your high intentions.
but men generally do. Men fall in
love. and when they finally pull them.
selves out, they've lost sight OF the
shore they were hendcd for"
A slight color stole TO Abbott's face.
In fact. he was rather hard hit This
wandering child was no doubt witch.
He looked In the direction OF the tent.
ms II to escape the weaving OF hor
magic. But he only said. THAT sounds
--cr-practicai"
Yes" said Fran. wondering who
the woman" was. III you can't be
practical. there's no use to be. Well.
| can see you now. at the head OF
some uniyersity--you'li mako II. be-
cause you're 80 much like mo. Why.
when they nrst began teaching me to
feed Good gracious, What am I
talking aboutl' She hurried on. as
II to cover her confusion. But |
haven't got M far In books as you
have. so I'm not religious"
Books aren't religion" he rcmon.
stratod. then added with unnecessary
gentlcness. Little Nonparcili What
an ideal"
Yes, books arc" retorted Fran.
shaking back her hair. swinging hor
foot. and twisting her body impatient.
ly. That's the only kind OF religion
know anything nbout-juat books.
Just doctrines: what you ought To be.
lievc and how you ought to act-all
nicely printed and bound between GOV.
erH, Did you ever meet any religion
outside OF n book. moving up and
down. going about In the open7"
lie anEwered In perfect confidence,
MIR. Gregory lives his religion daily
the kind that helps people. that makes
the unfortunate happy"
Fran was not hopeful. Well. rvo
come all the way from New York To
Heo him. hope he can make ma
happy. I'm certainly unfortunate
enough, I've go, all tho elements ho
noede to work on"
From New York;" He considered
the delicate form. the youthful face,
and whiatled. win you please tell
mo where your home IL. Nonpafollf' p
sho waved her arm inoiusiyoly
America. wish II were concentrat
cd In rome spot, but IT'S Just spread
out thin under the Stars and Stripes
Ny oountry's about all have" Bhe
broke on with catch Ia her voice
she tried to laugh, bu, II was no uac
Suddenly Il came TO Abbott Ashton
that he understood the Language Of
moon. watching woods. meadow. lands,
even tho gathering rain. clouds all
spoks Of the universal broth srhood Of
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Want chanoeabIe Dresses!

At the recent International Congress
OF Applied Chemistry In London Cd,
OF the most celebrated lecturers, Gii
como Ciamician. predicted that wome;
OF the future will not be contents!
with dress which remains constantly
OF one color. but will demand colon
that change in harmony with their sur
roundings.
Thus the color OF the apparel maj
be changed without changing III
dress. Passing from darkness to ligh
the color would brighten. thus con
forming automatically to the environ
ment-thc last word In fashion for thl
future.
This prediction win come true q
soon ms chemists learn TO understan'
better what are called "phototropi
colors." or colors that change wit
the intensity OF the light upon then
In mems wear this might mean tha
the light-colored suit OF the brigh
summer day would be transforme
into a dark suit Mt night.
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THE RIGHT SOAP FOR BABY
SKIN

In the care Of baby's skin and ~
cuticura Soap is the mothers }
vorite. Not only is It unrivaled !
purity and refreshing fragrance, N
It's gentle emollient properties q
usually sufficient to allay minor iu|
tations. remove redness, roughns1
and cha'ng. soothe sensitive cond
tons. and promote skin and hu
health generally. Assisted by cua
cura Ointment, 1t is most valuable
the treatment Of eczemas, rashes aa
itching, burning infantile eruptio.i
Cuticura Soap wears to q wafer, of,a
outlasting several cakes of ordinaT
soap and making Its use most 60.
nomical.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sol
throughout the world. Sample OF esc
free. with 32-p. Skin Book. Address POI
card "Cuticura. Dept. L. Boston. ."-At
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AN OLD NURSE
Persuaded Doctor to Drink Postum

An old faithful nurse and nm expef
fenced doctor. arc n pretty strong CON
bination In favor Of Postum. Instead
OF tea and coffee.
The doctor said:
Il began TO drink Postum Ave year'
ago on tho advice OF nm old nurse.
During an unusually busy winter
between coffee. tea and ovcrwork.
became victim Of insomnia. In .
month after beginning Postum. if
place OF tea and coffee. l could cal
anything and sleep an noundly a.
baby.
In thrcc months had gained twen
ty pounds In weight. ] now use Po,
tum altogether instead OF tea and col
fec: even nj bedtime with sods
cracker or somc other tasty biscuit
Having q little tendency TO Diabs
tes. used = sutall quantity OF sacehar
inc instead OF usar. to swceten with
! may add that loday TIA or coffee are
never present n our house and yer,
many patients, on my advice. have
adopted Postum IN thoir regular bor
cragc.
IN conclusion can assure anyone
that. an a refreshing. nourinhins snd
rvo.utrcngthcninE beverage. there u
nothing equal TO Postum"
Name given by Postum Co. Datils
Creek. Mich. Write for booklet. "Th'
Road TO wellviiie."
Postum comes In two forms.
Regular tmust bc boiied).
Instant Postum doesn't require bob
Ing but IL prepared instantly by stir
ring . level teaspoonfuI In an ordinar,
cup OF hot water. which makes II rish'
for most persons.
A big cup requires more and som'
people who like strong things put In
hcapins spoonful and temper Il with :
large supply Of cream.
Experiment until you know th,
amount that picases your palate ant
have Il served that way In the future
''There's . Reason" fof Postum.
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Lucas lived mainly upon bread and
penny buns. though TO these were
ADDED at times eggs and hcrrings and
GIN. a basket slung from tho roof
out OF reach OF tho rats served him a.
a 'arder. and he abjured washing. all
furniture and clothes. wrapping him.
self In an old blanket.
a generosity with rin made him the
friend OF all the ,ramps In tho king
dom mud eventually ho had TO employ
two armed watchmcn TO protect him
IRON thoir attentions A hermit with
a podysunrd Ia something OF a para.
dox
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COPYRIGHT 1912
bOB85 -NERPlll COZ

man with nature; brotherhood In
cluding the most ambitious superin'
tendent of schools and a homeless
Nonpareil; brotherhood to be con
firmed by the clasping of sincere
hands. There was danger In such a
confirmation. for It carried Abbott be-
yond the limits that mark superin-
tendent's confines.
As he stood on the bridge, holding
Fran's hand in a warm and sympa-
thetic pressure, he was not unlike one
on picket-service who slips over the
trenches to hold friendly parley with
the enemy. Abbott did not know there
was any danger In this brotherly
handclasp: but that was because he
could not see fieshy and elderly lady
slowly coming down the hill As su-
perintendent. he should doubtless have
considered his responsibilities to the
public: he did consider them when the
lady, breathless and severe. ap-
preached the bridge. while every
pound of her ample form cast its
weight upon the seal Of her disapprov-
ing. low-voiced and significant, Good
evening. Professor Ashton
Fran whistled.
The lady heard. but she swept on
without once glancing back. There
was In her none Of that saline ten
dency that made Of Lot widower;
the lady desired to see no more.
Fran opened her eyes at Abbott to
their widest extent. as she demurely
asked. How cold is It! My ther-
mometer is frozen"
The young man did not betray un-
easiness. though he was really
alarmed. for his knowledge Of the
feshy lady enabled him to foresee
gathering clouds more sinister than
those overhead. The obvious thing
to be done was to release the slender
hand: he did so rather hastily.
Have I got you into troublef" Fran
asked. with her elfish laugh. IF so.
we1l be neighbors. for that's where I
live. Who was she'"
Miss Sspphira Clinton" he an
swered as. by common impulse. they
began walking toward Hamilton Greg,
ory's house. Bob Clinton's sister.
and my landlady" The more Abbott
thought OF his adventure. the darker
It grew: before they reached their des-
tination It had become a deep gray.
DO you mean the Brother Clinton
that couldn't get through"
yes Has tho oh N rr,,n -
the School Board"
"Ah!" murmured Fran comprehend.
insly. At 0regory's gate. she said.
Now you run back to the tent and
I'll beard the lion by myself. 1 know
It has sharp teeth. but guess It won't
bite me. DO you try to get back TO
the tent before the meetings over.
Show yourself there. Parade up and
down the aisles."
He laughed heartily. all the sorrier
for her because he found himself In
trouble.
1T was fun while It lasted, wasn't
III" Fran exclaimed. with a sudden
gurgle.
Part OF Il WAS" hs admitted
"Good.by. then. little Nonpareii."
lie held out his hand
mo. siri" cried Fran. ciaspinE hor
hands behind her. That's what got
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cofnns Many csn,urIe. Old.

Two Tiny collins have recently been
found In the monastio burial ground
OF Peterborough. Northampton. Eng
land. and have been placed in Peter
borough cathedral. They nro said 10
DO the collins OF tho twin children OF
King canuie. who were drowned In
Whittlerey Mere au thoy were oroas
ing TO be educated at Peterborough
abbey
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CHAPTER ~.
The Woman Who Was Not Mrs. Greg.
Run for

The Woman Who Was Not Mrs. Greg
ory.
Hardly had Abbott Ashton disap-
peared down the village vista of moon.
light and shadow-patches. before
Fran's mood changed. Instead Of
seeking to carry out her threat Of
boarding the lion in the den, she sank
down on the porch-steps. gathered her
knees In her arms. and stared stright
before her.
Though Of skillful resources. OF Inn
pregnable resolution. Fran could be
respondent to the bluest degree; and
though competent at the clash. she
often found herself purplingN CO the
eve Of the crisis. The moment had
come to test her fighting qualities. yet
she dropped despondently.
Hamilton Gregory was coming
through the gate. As he halted In sur
prise, black shadow rose slowly.
wearily. He. little dreaming that he
was confronted by shadow from the
past. saw in her only the girl who
had been publicly expelled from the
tent.
The choir-leader had expected his
homecoming to be crowned by q
vision very different. He came up
the walk slowly. not knowing what to
say. She waited. outwardly calm. In
wardly gathering power. White-hot
action from Fran. when the iron vas
to be welded. Out OF the deepening
shadows her will ieaped keen az
blade.
She addressed him. Good evening.
Mr.. Gregory"
He halted When he spoke. his tone
expressed not only a general disap-
proval OF all girls who wander away
from their homes in tho night. but an
especial repugnnnce to one who could
laugh during religious services. DO
you want to speak to me. childf"
Yes" The word was almost q
whisper. The sound OF his voice had
weakened her.
What do you want!" He stepped
up on the Porch. The moon had van.
ished behind the rising masses OF
storm-clouds. not to appear again. but
the light through the s1ass door re-
vealed his poetic features. Flashes of
lightning as yet faint but rapid In re-
currence. showed his beauty as that
OF n young man. Fran remained 81.
lent. moved more than she could have
thought possible. He stared intentiy,
but under that preposteruus hat she
was practically invisible, save a. q
black shadow. He added again. with
growing impatience. What do you
wantr"
His unfriendiiness gave her the spur
she needed. Il want a home" She
said decidedly.
Hamilton Gregory was seriously dis
turbed. However evil-disposcd. the
waif should not be left to wander aim.
iessly about the streets. OF the three
hotels In Littieburg. the cheapest was
not overly particular. He would take
her there. DO you mean to tell me-"
he temporizcd. that you arc abso
luteiy aione7"
Fran's tone wns little hard. not
because she felt bitter. but lest she
betray too great feeling. Absolutely
alone In the world"
CTo BE coNTfNuED)
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tbcticnily. /, was Just the manner she
liked bost-gay. frank. and little
rnischie,ous. "hbbotti' she repeated. I.
-vefl-ia that nll1"
Ashton Ia tho balance. Abbott
Ashton. And yoursf"
The rast OF mine Ia Nonparoil-
funny name. isn't itl--rran Nonpa.
rvil. II means Fran. the small type;
or Fran who's unlike everybody elss:
o~-oh. there are lots OF meanings TO
me Some nnd ono somo another.
come never understand"
II wan because Abbott Ashton vas
sDoobed that he spoke lightly;
What = very young Nonpaxuu To
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CHAPTER III.-contlnued.

CHAPTER lli.-Contlnued.
The young man was astonished.
Didn't you see him in the tent. lead
Ing the choiri"
He has house 10 town." Fran
said tmidly. "I don't want to bother
him while he is in his religion. l
want to wait for him at his house.
Oh" she added earnestly. "n you
would only show me the way"
Just as II she did not know tie
way!
Abbott Aehtoa was now completely
At her mercy. SO you know Brother
Gregory. do your" he asked. as he
led her over the stiles and down the
wagon-road.
Never saw him In my life" Fran
replied casually. She knew how to
say It prohibitiveiy. but she purposely
left the bars down. to hnd out II the
young man was what she hoped.
And he was. He did not ask a
question. They sought the grass
grown path bordering the dusty road:
a. they ascended the hill that shut
out a view of the village. to their ears
came the sprightly Twentieth Century
hymn. What change had come over
Ashton that the song now seemed as
strangely out OF keeping as had the
psaeefulness of the April night when
he frst left the tent1 He felt the
prick of remorse because in the midst
Of nature. he had so soon forgotten
about souls.
Fran caught the air and softly sang
I'VE reap what we SOW"
"Dont!- he reproved her. Child.
that means nothing to you"
Yea, II does. too." she returned.
rather impudently. She continued 70
sing and hum until the last note was
smothercd In her little nose. Then he
spoke: "Howerer-it means a differ
snt thing to me from what It means
10 the choir"
He looked at her curiousiy. How
dfnerentl" he smiled.
TO me. 1t means that We really do
reap what We SOW. and that II you've
done something very wrong in the
past-ughl Better look out-trouble's
coming. That's what the song means
to me-
And will you kindly tell me what 1t
means to the choirf"
Yes. tell you what II means to
the choir. It means sitting on benches
and singing. after sermon. and 1t
means tent. and great evangelist
and celebrated soloist--and then go
Ing home to act as II It wasn't So"
Abbott was not only astonished. but
pained. Suddenly he had lost NO
body's little girl" to be confronted by
an elfish spirit OF mischief. He asked
with constrnint did this critical at
utude make you laugh out, In the
tentT"
y wouldn't tell you why ! laughed"
Fran declared. for a thousand dol.
lars. And I've seen more than that
In my day
They walked on. He was silent, she
impenctrable. Al last she said, in n
changed voice. my names Fran.
What's your1'
He laughed boylshly. Mines Ab-
bott-"
His manner made her laugh sympa.
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6reaknIq the Ice.

Nov, Miss Imogene," argues h,
young man who has been receiylrl
the frigid stares and the monosyllatS
replies of the fair young thing WI
chose to become offended at him d
the dinner and continued to accum,
late Indignation at the opera. ''it's psi
fectly useless for you to attempt d
act like an iceberg. Science tells U
that only one-eighth OF an iceberg
visible. and you"
Considering the fact that she va
wearing an evening gown. he realt
might have exercised a bit more tad
Judge.
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Quite Late.

Tardy Arrival tat the conceul
Have missed much? What are d
playing now?
One of the Elect-The Ninth s,
phony.
Tardy Arrival-Goodness, am |
late as that!
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wronu Estimate.

They nay ono per cent OF all IN.
mopoy In the country IL put In auto
mobiles"
Don't You believe H. Their, Ia
more scent than that In the gasolips
ajsssa-
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Argentina is calling for suppl,
mules.

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for cbs
esething, softens the gums. reduces int,J
tion, ,allays pain, ,cures wind cole &c a hssy
The state herald., 1913-08-22
The Tender Skin Of chlldr..

Tho Tender Skin Of Children
ID very sensitive to heat. Use Tym
Antiseptic Powder for all summer 4
affections. 1t quickly affords the M
sufferer relief. 25c. ut druggists
sample sent free by ]. S. Tn
Chemist. Washington, d. C.-Ady
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SYNOPSIS.

Fran arrives at Hamilton Gregory's
home in Littleburg. but finds him absent
conducting the choir at o camp meeting.
She repairs thither in search OF him.
laughs during the service and Is asked to
leave. Abbott Ashton. superintendent q
schools escorts Fran from the tent
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Makes the laundress happy-thst,
Gross Bag Blue. Makes beautiful |
white clothes. All good grocers. "A,
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When man boasts that he Is
own master 1t may be because no ,
slse wants him.
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Many a fellow lays his heart at
teet Of girl who deliberately kIel
goal with 1t.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-10

TrIGH SCHOOL and college boys
II have now entered The Geor-
gian's baseball contest, in an
effort to win one Of the ten free sea =
son tickets 70 Poncey Park this sea
son.
Hundreds Of students from Marst
Tech and Boys High sent in their
stories yesterday, and some Of them
seem sure OF winning one of the tick
cts. The Contest Editor was busy
party yesterday looking over the va
rious stories, and he is sure TO have a
hard time picking out the ten best.
All the boys were enthusiastic over
the chance to see the Crackers in ac-
ton every game Of the season here,
which many expressed as a real treat
They all think Bill Smiths team has
grand chance to bring the dag To
Atlanta this season. and they want to
be on the job and root in real rah-
Tah-ra fashion.
Get Busy Now.
So, baseball fans, get busy and en-
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with the real fans of Atlanta and see
every game on the Crackers grounds
this season. The job is an easy one,
and il takes but little pains to write a
winning story. You certainly have
been reading newspaper stories on the
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-10
High School and College Boys
Enter The GeOrgian'S Contest
For Season Tickets to Poncy

game day in and day out, so just once
try to write a real, plain news story
yourself.
The box score Of the game you are
to write about is appended. Pick out
the real features. Musser tWirleo the
entire nine innings. He gave Is hits
and yet won. There is certainly some
credit due him for that. Tommy Long
and Walle Smith got two hits apiece,
one of which was d double. These
are Just some of the things you like
to ready about, so put them in your
stories.
No Puzzle Affair.
The reward is a Big one Season
Ticket to the winners. In fact, the
person sending in the best story will
get two season tickets. The contest
Is no puzzle affair. Don't waste time
trying to pick out q lot of details
Just write an interesting story.
And also remember that you are not
TO write more than 500 words. Write
legibly on one side of the paper only
Put down your name and address and
mail your stories in early. The Con-
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over the articles now than he Will
have later.
The contest closes April 16. Join
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Don't let "A half-hOur's time rob you
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TO RECEIVE
BALL DIAMONDS TO-DAY

General Manager OF Parks Dan
Carey win hold a meeting IN his Office
this afternoon Tor the purpose of
distributing the IS diamonds which
the local amateurs viii use for their
league games this season.
The assigning Of diamonds was put
up To Mr. Carey this year by the Am
ateur Athletic Federation, Handling
IL through his office viii eliminate any
conflicting dates. IL Is believed.
Every team and league in the city
Is requested TO have a representative
az the meeting Those who DO not
win be left OuJ OF the assignments
and. therefore. viii be without home
place TO u1ay