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f - * ' ; r 4 %'iT* ? ' % . . *' \ ? V -?- V% HIS GOLDEN EGGS! It was a pretty sight to see them together?well, not a pretty sight, precisely, in the ordinary accepts- \ tion of the phrase, but a sight, never- j the)?a, to restore one's faith in ha- ; man nature and the endurance of ; marital affection. We were rather a ! selfish lot, we "lungers"?taken up , with our own pulmonary symptoms , and baring little sympathetic inter- | eat for anything else; but we could ; apt help being touched by the devotion young Mr. Gerrison showed to Mrs. Gerrison. It seemed rather hard on a good- , looking young fellow of a fine and sociable disposition to be compelled to bury himself in this out-of-theway corner of New Mexioo with in invalid wife, but. he never complained. In fact, we learned that it was only at his earnest solicitation thai Mrs. Gerrison consented to come to San Mateo. "Her doctor said that it was plain suicide for her to stay in New York." explained Mr. Gerrison to a little circle or tlie women on the veranda of the sanitarium. ''Here, he said. ; her life might be prolonged indefinitely, and he thought it even possible that she might be cured. I really do think she is improving a great deal, iton't you think that she ia looking better?" He asked the question eagerly. : with genuine anxiety, and we all said 1 we thought that Mrs. Gerrison was looking better ? decidedly better. j That is, all of us hut Mrs. "Rankin. i Mrs. Rankin only sniffed. Mr. Gerrison seemed relieved. ; "I'm glad to hear you say so." he j said, gratefully, and I'm sure in all i sincerity. It whs then that Mrs. Rankin i spoke a most cantankerous person. Mrs. Itankin, and cynical to a fault. "You speak of prolonging her life indefinitely, Mr. Gerrison," she said "She is of a rather advanecd aire no*, is she not?" vi- ? ....i?j . i ..???. vin i iwu v;unjf~ru a milt*. v>ne is sixty-two," he answered, with simple dignity. Then he rose ami went into the hotel, and about half 'an hour later he came out with his wife on hia arm and the two entered a buggy and drove away. They always took an early morning ride together. "I don't care," said Mrs. Itunkin, when somebody remonstrated with her. "I don't approve of marriages between elderly ladies and young gentlemen like our friend. What does he make eyes at that bold-fared Tereaita for?" ^ We all denied that he did. Miss Montfort said that it was Teresita who made eyes at Mr. Gerriaon. ".Ynd marriages of that sort are often very happy," she added. "There was the Baroness Burdett-Coutta. you know, and Dr. Johnson." "Yea, I've heard of 'em," said M^s. \ Kankin. "Do von know any more?" Well, we didn't happen to, ao she seemed to have the l>est of the argument, on the whole. Still, nobody who noticed how carefully Mr. Gerrison drew the fur-lined wrap over his wife's angular .shoulders when a little breeze sprang up in the afternoon, or with what solicitude he watched her eat at dinner, could have doubted the strength of his affection for her. As for Tereaita, she was simply a coarse, uneducated Mexican girl. I suppose some men would have called her good-looking, and she certainly had a good tigure and a rich complexion?a brunette, of course, but the idea that Mr. (Jerrison would make eyes at a creature of that sort was absolutely preposterous. I doubt if she could so much as write her own name. Some people are never happy unless they are indulging in lll-uatured gossip. Kvonr night, after Mrs. Gerrison had retired, Mr. Gerrison sought out l>r. McDonald and remained in consultation with him, sometimes for as much as au hour at a time. One day 1 met hini?Mr. Gerrison? ooming out of the doctor's room, and his handsome, boyish face was fairly gloaing with joy. I asked him what pleased him so. "The doctor haa been girrng ma a splendid account of Mrs. Gerrison,'* he said, his eyes shining with dolight. "He says thai site is undoubtedly gaining strength. Congrats lain me, Mrs. Calloway." I replied: "1 do, moat heartily, Mr. Gerrison, and you will pardon me, I hope, if 1 say thai 1 wish than were more husbands tika yon." He osaAadL *Wd^" ha (Mid, ahrwjdif, Tfn 0* h ha ail I for my evening stroll," and ho raised his hat and started off for hi9 constitutional ; poor man! 1 whs so impressed bv this that the next time Mrs. Rankin made one of her ill-natured remarks about him I couldn't help telling her. "H-m-m!" she said, "the goose and the golden eggs." Really, I think sometimes that Mrs. Rankin is a littler-well. she certainly says some peculiar things sometimes?things that have nothing to do with the subject of conversation. "Will you tell rne why he had to go traipsing on to El Paso last week, if he is so devoted to that old fool of a wife of his?" she asked suddenly. 1 was glad to he able to answer her. "He went to get his hair cut," I replied. "He told tne so. There isn't a good barber in San Mateo, you know, and Mr. (lerrison is rather particular about such things." "And what t??ok Teresita away?" she asked. I knew that, too. "Teresita went to see her sick brother at l^is Cruces," I said. "1 must say, Mrs. Hankin. that I think .*ich insinuations are unworthy of you." She took it verv good-naturodiv, 1 must say. She just laughed. I really believe that she likes tne. Perhaps I was a little hasty in calling her i?anfor?L*o?v.??a I ,4 . ? 1 .1 ? ' v.>uiuuiiiriiiiin. I uimur l() I/IIMK badiv of anybody. It was only a few weeks after thai that poor Mr. Herri son lost his wife, too. Her cough suddenly got worse, and I'm sure that man's alarm and anxiety were pathetie. He was so agitated thai he hardly ate his meals for vvs, though Teresita (1 know thai, girl had a g*?od heart) brought him the very nicest things she could iiiul iu the kitchen, and seemed quite worried about him. In fact, we all were. Well, one night I heard a noise in the Hcrrison apartments, which were across the hall from mv room, ami 1 was afraid that something was wrong, so 1 siip|?ed on a wrapper and opened the door. The door of Mr. Gerrison's room was ajar, and 1 could see him sitting, with his head bowed on his hands, opposite to Dr. McDonald. His face, when he raised it, was so drawn and haggard that mv heart quite went out to him. "Can't you give me any hojte at all. doctor?" he asked. "Han't you pull her through?" "I'm afraid not," answered Dr. McDonald, sympathetically. "Hut you must try not to feel too hudly about it. We must all die. you know." "Yes, I know," said Mr. (Jerrison. with a groan. "That's all right ; but, hang it, doctor, her income dies with her." 1 closed the door softly. I did no! wish to witness his sacred grief. Mrs. (Jerrisou died that night, and the poor husband was broken-hearted. Of course, he went hark to New York almost immediately. Teresita left soon after that, too, hut I'm sure there was nothing in Mrs. I'ankin's insinuations. New York Telegram. END OF INDIAN WAR. < >ne hundred years ago (Jen. Andrew Jackson, who commanded the Tennessee troops in the war with the Creek Indians and who had recently won the decisive victory at Horseshoe liend, went to Nashville and announced to the governor of Tcmn?sseo that the war was ended. Though actual hostilities had reused, it Vhs not until about three months later that (Jeneral Jackson, who in the meantime had been appointed a major generaT in the I'uited States armv. met the Indian chiefs at Fort Jackson, ami after much diplomacv negotiated terms of pence. The war had continued for more than a year and had been marked by many bloody conflicts. Its ending left (leneral *r _ 1 .lix-Knon aim rns troops ire** to take il>e field against th?> British in the South. THOUGHT AND LANGUAGE. Redundancy of language is never found with deep reflection. Verbiage may indicate observation, hut not thinking. tie who thinks much says hut little in proportion to his thought*. He selects that language which will convey his ideas in the moat explicit, and direct manner. He tries to compress as much thought as possible into a few words. On the contrary, the mau who talks everlastingly and promiscuously, who seems to have an exhaust less magazine of sound, crowds so many wonB into his thoughts that he always obacam and very frequently conceal* 7 V \ . \ v ' . ' V MmraioNAL! SflNuarsaiooL Lesson i (By E. O. SELLERS, Dtrector of Evening Department. The Moody Bible Institute. Chicago.) LESSON FOR JULY 26 THE POUNDS AND THE TALENTS. T.PRQnv Trvr t ..ie^ io.li v - CTiTu-S"" V1" ,"u GOLDEN TEXT?"Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things. 1 will set thee over many things, enter Into the Joy of thy lord." Matt. 25:21 It. V. We are told plainly why Jesus spoke the first parable (v. 111. We must beware of confusing these two p..rables though they are one In their essential teachings. The parable of the pounds was uttered before the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem while that of Ihe talents was spoken subsequently. This association does not mean identity for each has a separate lesson. Roth have to do with an absent lord whose return was imminent. The Jews looked for a temporal visible Kingdom and many were associating < the earthly life of our I.ord with that expected manifestation. Hence this parable as recorded by Luke. Issue Is Fidelity. I. "Occupy Till 1 Come," vv. 11-14. Roth of these parables have to do with the return of an absent lord who will then establish his kingdom. In view of this return and consummation, his servants are to give their undivided attention to their immediate responsibilities. They are to trade, to do busi moo !...? !...? I 1 4 ncnn o itu i n*i' i ii.11 ihih uren intrusted to them They are to actively discharge their duty. Ero the visible kingdom is established, Jesus told these Jews, there must be a period of preparation. 'Jesus, himself, is the "nobleman" wlioso ascension into heaven where he is to receive a kingdom fulfils the "departure into a far country." He will return to set up that kingdom. Acta 1:9-11. with "all authority." Matt. "J..: IS R. V., Eph. 1: 1S-23: I Pet. 3:22. He may return at any time. In neither parable is there a full description of the kingdom as it is to be established, for both have to do with the servants. The issue la that of fidelity in each case. The "citizens" (v. 141 include his proper subjects the Jews, John 1:11: Acts 4:27-28. and in this connection we recall their cry, "Awav with hint, crucify." Luke 23:8: John 19:1f>. These "citizens," also include all of his professed followers but not necessarily regenerated men. Matt. 7:22-33. The king gives to each servant (v. 1:'.) a pound (about $18,001. His deposit is equal in each case. In the parablo pf tlio talents there is a difference In the amounts bestowed. This last emphasizes the fact that each is to he held responsible according to the measure of his own personal ability. Putting these two together we see that all the servants of the king are responsible for the one pound which is a symbol of the common fact of tho kingdom power. At the same time the servant Is also responsible for that common power according to the measure In which it is entrusted to him. in which he Is able to dcui with it. The small amount of one pound indicates our reRnniwihiltti' fne i ?>? ?1 ? i j i?n (iiu oiiiuurdi. &11L3. Parable of Pounds. II. "When He Was Returned." vv. 15-30. The parable of the pounds was spoken to those who thought he must at once establish he kingdom of Clod. That of the talents was given In answer to the disciples' inquiry as to when certain things which he had foretold would take place. Upon his return all these servants will be summoned before hitn. Matt. 25:18, Hum. 14:10-12, 11 Cor. 5:10. As Jesus stood there, he, likewise of that as of all other ages, saw ahead of him Jerusalem with its scourging, suffering and death. He also saw beyond that his resurrection and departure to receive a kingdom tv. 12), a period therefore in this world during which his servants shall be responsible for the care of his interest^ a timo during which they shall occupy, do business with what ho has entrusted them of the kingdom authority and power. All of this will culminate In his return when he will deal with those to whom this responsibility has boon given, and then establish finally bis kingdom. In the parable Jesus deals with each servant separately, and emphasizes the fact of stewardship. The pound belonged to the king. For his faithfulness the first servant received, v. 17, (a) the king's commendation and (b) authority over ten cities. . loiter, (v. 24) ho also received another pound. The second did not give quite so good a report, and his reward lacked the approbation of the king, though he Is placed over five cities." His reward was in proportion to his faithfulness. The third report was bad. It re veals neglect, laziness, and u wrong conception regarding the king. lie | sought to excuse his sloth by blaming another. The excuses of the sinner always condemn himself, not God. and augment the sinner's guilt. The "wicked servant" lost what he would not use. If we will not use we must lose. I >ouhtless this servant considered himself unfortunate, though he was judged "out of his own mouth." He verting again to those citizens who hated Ui.u aud would not have the king to "reign over them,** Jaaua ?kaua fate pwrafate (v. SfJ. I SEALS THAT ARE FIGHTERS I Gentle Eyed But Fierce They Are Content With Labrador Fishermen for Their Prey.. Seals are still numerous and are disliked by Labrador fishermen. Hoc- ' tor Grenfell says that he has known a seal to haunt a net so persistently j that to get any fish the owner had to watch all the while at one end of it and oven then the seal would almost snap off the fisherman's hand as he raced to be first to disentangle the salmon. The large, gentle eye makes' the seal's appearance exceedingly at> . ? C".' tractive arid those inclined to be sentimental have found in him a great scope for their effusions. As a matter of fact, he eats his prey alive. He will take a bite out of a fish and leave the rest to struggle away and die slowly. They are fierce fighters and will catch and cat birds swimming on the surface of the water. One was seen devouring a salmon alive. The seal swallowed hini by inches, swimming a mile while the struggle lasted. It seemed an open question whether he would succeed or not. Another seal was seen to capture a gull on the water, hut the persistent harrying he got from the rest of the birds persuaded him to let the wounded victim go. Mllionaire's Business Maxims. Tin late Philip !>. Armour was a great believer in action. Often when his hog buyers were inclined to hold off lor a few days for prices to come down, he would exclaim: " The time to buy these hogs is when those hogs are here." At the same time his attitude with his selling agents would be expressed in the following words: Tim tiino to do business is when you see a margin of profit!" The *tlG*aJUL Store tfli lBBPWTwrrr r-m THE BEST Arc made up from prescriptions picked front thousands furnished l?y the host druggists in the United States. * They are safe remedies containing: no hahitforming drugs ami are designed for all eomnion ailments that frt puent everx household which are considered not serious enough for a physician's attention. There is a remedy for every complaint and there is a printed guarantee on every package to j give satisfaction or money is re- i funded. ARDREY'S DRUG STORE. Particular Mechanics are always pleased when they ro on a job to find that the Lumber to be used came t'rom our Lumber Yard. It makes work easier if pood material is used, and the work is better, too. Let us figure with you on your next bill. Fort Mill lumber Company, RUB-MY-TISM Will cure Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Headaches, Cramps. Colic Sprains. Bruises, Cuts, Burns, Old Sores, Tetter. Ring-Worm, Eczema, etc. Antiseptic Anodyne, used internally or externally. 25c KilfMfl CU'C 3S THE ONLY JlttE Mm SALVE York County Fair October 14, In, Hi. Aeroplane I lights Daily. New Fair (irounds. II o r se Races, lii^er Premiums. diet live-i slock and Farm I exhibits ready. * Wo are dist Blankes Pure India With each pac one Measuring makes two glas Fresh Vegetabl all times. JONES, Phones 14 and 8. i Dodson agji r*<?? <> Ln I New Supply J Get It Whil Parks Drug *> Tlie L)iki o |M WOMMHNM MBMM mm MMMH || A Bank Book I Savings Bank W. B. IWEACHAM. Piisident Cleanliness is Nt ' ? There is a groat cloan-up mo tire country. Civic Leagues. 1 f ganizations are pleading for a ^ paign. Another fight is being of Hies and other germ-carryin ; Join in the Cleai You can aid in building a oil your home beautiful. We cat > + Housecleaning Paints, Disinfects Paints. Wall Finishes, Furniture Health protection is another ^ a clean up movement. Massey's D "Get It at Massey's?There Hollander's Use of Canals. My using tho canals for the transportation of peat hundreds of boatmen and tlicir luimlW-s lind a means of livelihood in Holland Aside from ft certain amount of freight which .* shipped b> rail, there ure* yearly between f>,000,000 and 0.000.000 cubic me tero (cubic meter S5.SM cubic feet) uS boat apaco uacuasary ' . < *? * . ; . . " V. - ..>v/ ^ ' -j N' ' %' ,\;i ' ributers of and Delicious 1 Tea. kage we give Spoon, which ses. es on hand at E GROCER. * IS : irertone ust Received. ; e It's Fresh. t * Company, ? e Store. Will Lighten I ^ The burden of earing- for v ^ your money. Deposit your cash in the Savings Bank and you will not have to ^ sit and worry about its safety. Thieves don't N steal bank books; and if \ fire destroys one you lose * nothing. Open an account today and you will g sleep easier tonight and every night. of Fort Mill, I W. B. MEACHAM. Jr.. Cashier I ixt to (jodlmess. | vement passing over the on- 4 Women's Clubs, and other or Clean-Up and Paint-Up Cam- * made for the extermination g insects. n-Up Campaign | ty-beautiful by first making' ? a all you by supplying the tnts. Germicides. Etc. Also ? Polish. Etc. important factor in favor of Z | 'rug Store. } . . t s a Reason. Once end for All. f A red flannel undershirt will not * , prevent rheumatism, declares a prominent physician, thereby putting this \ eiierable garment lu the same category with the sock that won't cure a sore throat and the leather wristlet that won't keep the arm from tiring while digging ? ditch ? l.ouiavlile TUaea