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y v A. Costly Meal-Gr^ti Rcv/C. R. Blatktfl?? ? We of t'en explain the marked differ ences ; betwe en children - of the same family j by prenatal conditions that ex isted with ^eeh, especially if a con siderable period has elapsed between their birth. The principle failB, how ever, when applied to twins, and Jacob were the first children of I?aao and Bebekah. Th? father inrnF - ' a nui?fc- p65Ce-!o?isg S3as, ????nvrilve. pure, devout. The mother was live ly, far-visi oncd, capable, shrewd, de termined in purpose, probably a man aging woman, with all that i? implied ^ in that term. j ' ' The children came into the world as nearly together as poBsiv*'v; th? elder by a'few moments, "reu.?h over, like a hairy garment," which suggested his name and preuaged his character. The appearanoe of the other is not montioacd, honco it.may be accepted that he did- hot differ from ordinary children., The character is tic traits of both parents were stamped upon the children, though the contrast is very striking. Isaae especially loved Esau who was hi? opposite in many ways, : bat who entered to the old man's ap petite. On the- other hand, the mother-love was bestowed especially upon Jacob, as one who was more in harmony with her own nature. . "And the boys grew; and Esau was a skillful hunter, a man of the field ; and Jaoob waB a quiet man, dwelling in t?nia/' They were leaning apart, though there is no suggestion of dif ferences or quarrels. As sons of a great sheikh, they would naturally ac company the father, whose nomad life was not without agricultural pur suits, for "he sowed in that land and, fouud in the same year a hundred fold." There would sometimes be encounters with ferocious beasts, and sometimes with hostile men, when - individual pro-ess would count for much, for "the Philistines envied - him." The strain of wildnees and rough ness in Esau would ; make him fore most in all that involved danger; it would make him brave and fearless; it would increase his physical manli ness; yet it would remove him from the amenities of sdoial life, which, no doubt, were a trial to him, if, indeed, they were not wholly despised. Then, he was the eldest son, and could look . forward to succession to his father's place avd power. There is much in Esau thai may be commended, and much also that is not deserving of ap proval. Besides, he married two Hit tite ' women, "and they were a grief of mind unto Isaao and Re bekah." The strain in Jacob was very differ ent. Probably the story of the birth was often impressed by Bebekah and the strange forecast was repeated: "The'elder shall serve the younger." It was notgdiffioult. under suoh circum stances to cultivate a purpose to bring about ;what was regarded as a right, though ntriotly speaking it was Usurp ation of the rights of another. Unin tentionally, perhaps, Bebekah was steadily warping the character of her favorite son, the consequences of which.* oourse were beyond her knowl . edge. Meanwhile Jacob gave himself to the oare of the c*H??; ??sterisj their peculiarities and building up the wealth of the family. In the home life he was ^particularly efficient, thus being drawn more and more olosely to his mother and living her life. Yet he also was brave and manly, with more of what may bo /regarded as the ... by Esau. The story is not a long eue. Jaoob - is preparing a meal. Over ' a fire in the open, a stew is in preparation; ] lentils, onions or garlio, oil of cloves, smal'i bita of meat, wiih due season ing to the taste. The odor is agreea ble to a hungry roan. The food ; is inviting to as Oriental. Esau approaches from the Sold. Ho has not had success, in the day'* hunt-1 in-{. Ho is wearied almost to ex haustion. His desire ie aroused and demands immediate satisfaction: "Feed me, I pray thee, with that same red pottage, for I aui faint." A quite natural request that should meet prompt and glad response. "Soil me, first, ihy birthright." "Behold, J am about to die, and what profit shall the birthright do to me?" "Swear to,me first." "And he ?woro Unto him, and he sold his birthright unto Jaoob." It is a sharp bargain, a despicable transaction, a costly meal to Esau, though he values the birthright' so lightly. The hirtbright includes more than appears at first glance; the right] to role the family and tho tribo; a double portion of the inheritance as his ?~; p?rhap? priesthood it? the family and high-priesthood in Ho tribe. For the spiritual heritago religious, element than was possessed 5SSS Lesis, Chapter XXY. 0., in S?. Louii Republic. there is evidently but little cere or appreciation, if indeed it is eyes thought of by Esau, who only think* of satisfying his appetite. Then/*'he did eat and drink, and rose up and went his way." He was not bo near tin death as he said; his a*<t was ohild ish, and now he may reflect, if ho will, that he played tho fool in the transac tion. Isaac is old; he is blind; he real izes that be shall soon "go unto his fathers;" his oapaoity for, savory food is not lost,..however. Ho summons Li'sao . . ??ky eon." "Here am I." "Behold, now, lam old. I know not tho 'day of my death. Now, there fore, take, I pray thee, weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field and take me venison amd make me savory food?such as I love, and bring it to mo that I may. eat; that my soul may bless thee ero I dio. The women's portion of tho tent is separated so lightly that every word is heard by Bebekah. Isaao has no thought of concealing his purpose. Esau has forgotten or ignores the transaction awhile ' since with Jacob; perchance deeins if invalid and,thinks be will yet outwit his bargaining brother, and hastens out to the field to comply with his father's re quest. It is Bebekah's opportunity to ad vance the interest o! Jacob, who is o?ose at hand. Not a moment to lose now. Quiok wit comes to tho front. Jacob may be a sohemer, but he comes naturally by that trait from his moth er: "Oboy my voice according to that which I coir oaand thee." The tone is iinperir?. . Jacob hesitates. The physical characteristics of Esau are so different from his own. He sees great possibility-of danger, and fears a ourse if deteoted in duplicity. The reply is prompt; there is no time for argu ment: "Upon me be thy ourse, my son; only obey my voice." . So. Jacob hastens to bring "two good' kids of the goats" to his mother, who makes savory- food, "such as his fath er/loves.'' Meanwhile, eoodly gar ment^ of Esau" are produced with whioh to enrobe Jaooh. Have they not the smell of the field? WilUtbey not strongly suggest Eaau to the dim perceptions of the aged father?. Now, "upon his hands and the smooth of hio neck" are placed "skips of the kida of the goats" that tho sense of touch also, may deceive Isaac. The transformation is complete, tho bread and the savory food are fully ready, and Jacob presents himself before hie father. " , . ' "My father." "Here am I; who' art thou, my son?" "I am Esau, thy first son. * * * Arise, I pray thee, and sic and eat of my venison, that thy soul may bless me." "How is it that thou hast found it I so quiok, my son?" ? 'Because Jehovah, thy God, sent me good speed." . Lio upon lie, uttered as if they are solemn truth. It is not the first time that deception has" been practiced to-, ward Isaac. He feels the need of some proof of his deceiving son's ye-, raoity. " Com e near, I pray thee, that II may feel thee, my son, whether thou bo my very son Esau or not." Test succeeds test: Jacob's part has been well prepared and it is well iphb/ed: "Thy voice ?b Jacob's voice, but the hands are the hands of Esau." Lingering doubt assails the patriarch, I and his tone is pitiful: "Art thou my very son Esau?" And tho voice of Jacob answers without a quiver, "I am." , Then tho eating of Jacob's gift and the drinking of wine: "Gome near now, and kiss me, my son." It.iB a Gnal test, and the old man is at-last satisfied, as he smells "tho smell of his raiment," and Isaac bestows the coveted blessing:. "The dow of heaven." "The fatness of th? earth." / "Plenty of grain and new wine." "Peoples shall serve thee." "Nations shall bow down to the?." "Lord over thy brethren." "Thy mother's son shall bow dow^ to-thee." "Cursed Jdc evory ,?ne thaucursrth thee." "Blessed bo every one that blesseth thee." Bebekah is so near that she hears every word. Her artifioc has not failed in a single iota. What has been said will not be recalled. The interview is at an end. Isaac ia alone. Enter now Esau. While finding and preparing "savory food" his brother had filched the hie?sing de signed by Isaao for Esau. He speaks with confidence in almost the precise fwords that Jacob used, Well may Isaac bo disturbed in mind and soul. "Who art thou?" "I am thy sou, thy first bora son, Esau." Now Isaac trembles "very exceed ingly;" his words are like a deep wail: "I have blessed him, yoa, ?nd he shall be blessed." An exceeding great and bitter cry smiles the air from Esau: "Bless me, even me, also, O, my father." "Thy brother came with guile and hath taken away thy blessing." Esau remembers the sale of the. birthright* and deep hatred even to murder prevails in his heart toward Jacob. Again he entreats with loud voice and bitter weeping: "Bless me, even me, also, O, my father." And a blessing comes: "Away from the fatness of the earth l_, , 1_? ? ... anon us %uy UtfGIIIOg. . "Away from the dew of heaven." "By thy sword shalt thou live." . ."Thou shalt serve thy brother, but in time."' "Thou shalt shako his yoke from off thy neck." The episode is ended: but who could foreoast the end? Deceit, fraud, ly ing are seeds that bring fruits of their kind the world over. Their worst im press is upon the individual life. Their soars are indelible, however well the after-life may be redeemed. He Was too Green. ~ 'When in a certain . oountry district a month or two ago, says' a business man, having an idlo hour, I strolled into the county court room, whero X I witnessed an amusing scene. The juBtice, a big, pompous official, with a voice like a trombone, took it upon himself to examine a witness, a little withered old into, whose faoe was as red and wrinkled as a herring. "What is your name?" asked the justioe. "Why, squire," -said ihe astonish ed witness, "you know my name as well aB I know?yourn." "Never you mind what I know or what I don't know," was the caution given, with magisterial severity. "I ask the question in my official capa city and you're bound i.o answer it." With a contemptuous snort the wit ness gave his name, and the question ing proceeded: "Where do you live?" "Wal, what next?" ejaculated the old man. "Why," he continued, ap pealing to the laughing listeners, "I've lived in this town all my life, und so'8 he," pointing to the justice, "an' to hear him go on you'd think?" "Silence!" thundered the irate mag istrate. "Answer my question or I'll fine you for oontempt of court." . Alarmed by the threat, the witness named his place of residence, and the examination went on. "What is your occupation9" /'"Eh?" "What do you do for a living?'* "Oh, git out, squire I Just as if you don't know that I tend gardens in the summer season aud saw wood in the winter?" ."As a private citizen I know it, but as the court I am not supposed to know anything about you," explained the perspiring justioe. "Wal, squire," remarked the puz zled witness, "if you know nothio' in it, yon'd better get out and let some body try this case that's got some 86080." The advice may have been good, but it cost the witness forty shillings. ?Tit-Bits, Cures Contagious Blood Poison. Trial Treatment Free.?It is es pecially the deep-seated, obstinate oases that B. B. B. cures. It matters not if the dootors or patent medicines ?inV? failed to cure, B. B. B. (Botanio .Blood Balm) always psomptly reaohes the poison and roots out and drains it from the system, heals every sore or pimple, stops hair from falling out, and cures the disease so the symptoms can never return. B. B. B. cured K; P. B.- Jones, At lanta, 6a., of contagious blood poison; had copper colored eruptions all over tho body, excruciating aohes and pains in bones and joints, falling of the hair, sore throat. His troubles resisted the treatment of the most noted dootors, yet he was. completely oured by ten bottles of Botanio Blood Balm (B. B. B.) Bobert Ward, Max ey, G a., suffered from secondary and tertiary blood poison, face and shoul ders a mass of corruption and sores; began to eat into the skull bones; eleven bottl?s of B. B. B. completely oured him. If you have eczema, can cer, scrofula, risings, boils, ulcers, then B. B. B. will make a perfect cure. Trial treatment free by writing Blood Balm Co., 380 Mitchell street, Atlanta, Ga. Describe yonr troub?? aud we will include tree personal medical advice. Over 3,000 cures by BE. B. Orr-Gray & Co., Wilhito '& Wilbite and Evans Pharmacy. ? A woman cad be a gossip and a woman, but when a man is one he is a slimy thing that crawls. A Good Cough Medicine. [From the Gazette Toowoont?, Australia. ] I find Chamberlain's Cough Bemedy is an excellent medicine. I have been suffering from a severe cough for the iaat two months, and it has effected * cure. I have great pleasure in recom mending it.?W. C. Wookner. This is the opinion of one of our oldest and most respected residents, and has been voluntarily given in good faith that others may try the remedy and be benefited, as was Mr. Wookner. This remedy is sold by Orr-Gray & Co. f%^..._, ,_; A Hard Man to Kill. A Frankfort, Iod., dispatch to the Cioci nuati Enquirer says : Milton Jones, a farmer, yesterday accidentally shot himself through the left hand and left leg, and again broke all known records of accidents. Four years a go a team of horses ran away and threw Jones in a creek, knocking him senseless, and he was taken nut of the stream apparently dead.-He revived, however, and afow months later was attacked by a mad bull and frightfully gored. He reoov. ered, and a little later, while blowing stumps with dynamite, a premature explosion blew him 30 feet. He es caped with only a few bruises and lac erations. Then ahorse kicked him, bic?kl?g uve ribs and an arm, but a few months put him in shape to climb a tree after wild bee honey. He fell and lodged in the fork of a tree, where he remained for three days and nighta until resoued. Ho managed to escape further accidents until the harvest, when, while helping a neighbor to thresh, he was stuck in the head by a pitchfork, the tines penetrating his skull. The surgeons said he would die. but he recovered. < Yesterday ho took his revolver to do do a little target shooting and it accidentally discharged,,thc lull plow ing through his hand and leg. Bets are offered that ho will rooover. < The Unready Seeker. A Georgia darky went out to an old field to "seek and pray." It was dusk, and he knelt dowu and put up a long petition that the angels might corao and minister to him. Presently ho heard a flapping as of wings behind him, and in a second he was making race-horse time ou the homo road, whero he jumped into the bed and oovered his head from sight. Suddenly there was a loud knooking at the door, aud his startled wife ori?d? "John, git up dar, fer de Lad's sake! De angels you been seekin' is come fer you." "Le'm stay dar," was tho trembling 2S3WC?. "Tell 'em tuoo' do keyhole dat I ain't got no wing tor fly wid, on I too heavy to tote!" ? Tho only thing a girl minds about being engaged several times is that it gives her a reputation of getting old. ? When a man is known to bo so good that he doesen't need watohing, a woman doesn't take a secoud look at him. ASTHMA CURE FREE. Asthmalene Brings Instant Relief and Permanent Cure in All Oases ! Ssnt absolutely Free on receipt or Postal?Write your Name and Address Plainly .? Thero is nothing like Asthmalene. It brings instant relief, even in the worst , cases. It cures when all else fails. 5 The Rev. C. F. Wells, of Villa Ridge, [111;, says : "Your trial bottle of Asthma lene received in good condition. I cannot ! tel. you how thankful I feel for the good ;derived from it. I was a slave, chained with putrid sore throat and Asthma for ten ,years. I despaired of ever being cured. I 'saw your advertisement for the cure of this dreadful and tormenting disease, Asthma, land thought you had over spoken your selves, but resolved to give it a trial. To 'my astonishment the trial acted like a \ charm. Send me a full-size bottle." \ - Rev. Dr. Morris Wechsler) Rabbi of the Cong. Bnai Israel, New York, Jan. 3,1901. Dits. Ta?t Bros'. Medicine Co. Gentlemen : Your Asihmalcne is an ex cellent remedy for Asthma and Hoy Fever, and its composition alleviates all troubles ?cV i which combine with Asthma. Its success ; s - is astonishing and wonderful. After hav ing it carefully analyzed wo can state that Asthmalene contains no opium, morphine, chloroform or ether. Very truly youra, REV. Ell. MORRIS WECHSLER. Avon Springs, N. Y., Feb. 1, 1001. Dit. Taft Bros. Medicine Co.?Gentlemen : I write this testimonial from a seoBO of duty, having tested tbo wonderful effect of your Asthmalene for the euro of Asthma. My wifo has been afflicted with spasmodic asthma for the past 12 years. Having exhausted my own skill as well as many others, I chanced to see your Bign upon your windows on 130th street, N. Y., I at once obtained a bottlo of Asthmalene. My wifo commenced taking it about the first of November. I very soon notioed a radioal improvement. After using ono bottle her Asthma has disappeared and she is entirely free from all symp toms. I feel that I can consistently recommend the medicine to all who are aftlicted with this distressing disease. Yours respectfully. -? O. D. PHELPS, M. D. Dr. Taft Bros. Medicine Co.?Gentlemen : I was troubled with Asthma for 22 yearB. I have tried numerous remedies but they have oil failed. I ran across your advertisement and started with a trial bottle. I found relief at once. I have since purchased your full-size bottle, and I am ever grateful. I have family of four children, and for six years was unable to work. I am now in tho best of health and am doing busineeB every day. This testimony you oan make such use of as you see fit. Home address 235 Bivington street. Feb. 5, 1901. 8. RAPHAEL, 67 East 129th st., New York City. Trial bottlo sent absolutely free on receipt of postal. Do not delay. Write at once, addressing DB. TAFT BROS. MEDICINE CO., 79 East 130th St., N. Y. City. *&* Sold by all Druggists. Sept. 4?6m Bargain Hunters Should See ?b before Making their Purchases ! as we can show 70a GREAT BARQAI1 in all kinds NEW STAPLE DRY GOOD8. auch aa Prints, Glnghama, Bleachings, Outings, Worstid., Flannels, Jeane, Checks, SbceiiDg and Drills. We are showing great values In Pants and Hats. We bare a great lino of Men's, Women's and Children's Shoes. Our entire line of Shoes are aplen did values, but wo bat0 some exceptional bargains in Shoes just now. We bave for a long while enjoy ed the distinction of giving better values in Shoes than any other Firm in this section, bnt we can 1 ow eclipse all former iecords, and feel sure our pikes on fehces this Fall entitle us to tbn biggest Shoe trade in our history. We propose enlarging mightily in oar Grocery Department, and lead the procession further than aver on good Goods and Low Prices, so if you always want your. money's worth of Flour, Br.cou, Lard, Sugar, Cofloe, Molasses. Tobacco, Bice, Flour, or anything else in tho Grocery Uno, see us and you wilt got it. While we don't claim to be Wholsale people yet we can give out-of-town Merchants a* low prleea on most things they handle as any one. and you might find some things a shade cheaper than at some houses that make great pretensions. Give us a trial and see. TO THOSE WHO OWE us. either Note or Account, we Insist on a prompt and early settlement. We appreciate your trade, and give you close prices, and now is the time for you to pay ua. We can't nffoid to do business with people who are alow to pay, for our profita don't JusUfy it. Youra truly, - VANDIVER BROS. Between Masonio Temple and the Peoples Bank. Send us your orders for . . . GOOD, FRESH TURNIP SEED Now ! EVANS PHARMACY. A Well Furnished Home Is not necessarily an expensively furnished one, as at TOLLY'S hand some, even sumptuous, FURNITURE is procurable without great outlay Not that we deal in knocked-together made-to-sell sort, but because we are content with a reasonable profit .on really good articles of Furniture Our best witness is the Goods them selves. Yours truly Gk P. TOLLY & SON, The Old Reliable Furniture Dealers, Depot St., Anderson, 8. C. ** > B ' ? ?g is 8 ? IL o ?3 S Sa ? I o w S w %t ES* ? OD . P M. Ii. CARLISLE. L. H. CARLISLE. DROP IN AND SEE US. WE aro not tho largest dealers but you will find-that we will give you tho best values in Anderson. Remember that wo have tho exclusive sale of the? Walter A. Wood Mowing Machine, Which is.given up to bo the best Mower on tho market and costs less for re pairs. Wo can cite you to ono farmer in Anderson County who has cut on an average of 100 acres per year for 10 years in succession with only 35o. cost for repairs and maehino still in good condition. Respectfully, CARLISLE BROS.. Anderson. B.C. ACHING KIDKEYS Urinary troubles, Balpltatlon of the heart. Constipation and atom* ach disorders, yield at once to Prickly Ash Bitters Zt Is a marvelous kidney tonic and system cleanser, strengthens the tired kidneys, helps digestion, regu lates the bowels. PRICE, SI.OO. OLD BY ALL DRUQQISTS. EVANS PHARMACY Special Agents, READ THIS CAREFULLY. WHAT a delightful sense of pride there is in ihe ownership of h? WHEELOCK ? OR ~ IVERS & POND PIANO! Well, that's but natural, and shows a well developed discrimination and su perior artistic conception. Come see a few sample* at our place. Study them < arefully, compare their tones, one with the other. Plenty here to select from, no difference what your taste may dictate. Prices regulated entirely by quality. We have merer? Sewing ?VIeiolrxint3? Than we have room for. Several kinds to select from. If you've the room and need we will be glad to arrange the preliminaries. TEE C. A. REED MUSIC HOUSE. FRED. Q? BROWN, FRANK A. BURBIDQE, R. E. BURRI6S, Pres. and Tress. Superintendent. Secretary. OFFICE OF ANDERSON FERTILIZER COMPANY, -MANUFACTURERS OF - All Grades Fertilizers, Acid Phosphates, ? AND IMPORTERS OF ? German KaMt, Muriate of Potash and Nitrate of Soda. We use Tennessee Rook, whioh runs higher in Bone Phosphate t?-ia any other Rook in the Country. WHEAT GROWERS, TAKE NOTICE \ And Enter your name for tho following Prizes : ... First Prize Offer. First best yield on Six Acres of Wheat? One Farmer's Favorite Grain Drill, worth $70.00. Second best yield on Six Acres of Wheat? , . One Ton Standard Gpano, 8-2 J?1. Third best yiold on Six Acres of Wbeat? Half Ton Standard Blood Guano, 8-2 J?1. Second Prize ?fter. First best yield on Threo Acres of Wheat? One Ton High Grade Super-Phos., 16 per cent Ava. Second best yiold on Three Acres of Wheat? Half Ton High Grade Super-Phos., 16 per cent Ava. Third best yield on Three Acres of Wheat? ' Half Ton High Grade Super-Phos., 16 per eoct Ava. Third Prize Offer. First best yield One Acre of Wheat?One Ton High Grade ?0-2 Aoid Phos. Second best yield One Acre of Wheat?Half Ton High Grade 10-2 Aoid Phos. Third best yield Ono Acre of Wheat?Half Ton High Grade 10-2 Acid Phos. The following terms must be complied with by those entering contest : 1st. You must fill out the blank hereto attached, sign your name, and cut out this advertisement in full and return to us. , 2nd. You are to'choose one disinterested neighbor, we are too ohoose one, and tho two are to choose a third. You will enter the name of your represen tative in the blank space found below. 3d. The three men named will act in the capacity of judges, measure the land designated by you, which must be in one body, see that nothing but the Brands of the Anderson Fertilizer Company are applied for fertilizing, and finally to measure the wheat when threshed, place the result in a sealed en velope and mail to us. 4th. None other than the products of the Anderson Fertilizer Company shall be used by those entering this contest on-land designated. 5th. All contestants must fill out and sign this advertisement, and return to thit; office before the first day of December, 1901. 6tL. Each winner of a prize is required to write out in detail how tho re sult wa? obtained by telling us how*the land was prepared, with what imple ments, how much fertilizers and grade were applied to the acre, what crop grown on tho land previous to sowing the wheat, when planted, and anything of interest that will dhow tho best method to produce wheat in this State. 7th.? ....... .S. C,. 1901. Anderson Fertilizer Co., Anderson, S. C. Gentlemen : t will enter the contest for one of the three prizes offered by yoa for the best yiold in bushels threshed from.acres of wheat as per ter 1 set forth in your advertisement hereto attached. I name . .aa my representative. (Sign here) . 8th. The three judges of each contestant bhould be his neighbors. * State in blank space left for same, whether you are contesting for the Six Acre or Three Acre or Oqc Acre Prize. After all results have been received by us wo will name a day, not later than August 1st, 1902, to compare results, in the presence of such contestants at may be here, and award the prizes. Yourc truly, ANDERSON FERTILIZER CO.