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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1903-11-10
THE REVOLUTION = -
81 - ON THE ISTHMUS.
STIRRING EVENTS FOLLOWING SECCES-
SION OF PANAMA.
The United States Recognizes De Fact0
Government and Colombia Lodges
Vigorous Protest.

Washington, November 8.-Fol-
lowing the secession of Panama
from Colombia on last Tuesday, the
events of the past several days may
be briefly summed up:
On Friday the United States gov
ernment recognized the de facto
government of Panama, and re-
quested Its representatives in Pana-
ma and Colon bia to so notify these
governments.
1t was understood that the senti-
ment of the people on the isthmus
towards the United States was very
friendly, and that Panama wanted
independence, annexation, or any
thing that would insure the con-
struction of the Panama canal and
the consequent prosperity of the
isthmus.
The United States government
sent number of warships to the
lsthmus to look after the interests
of American citizeus.
On Saturday it was announced
that M. -Varilla had been
appointed as agent of Panama in the
United States. Mr.. Varilla came to
Washington and was received.
WILD RUMoRs ON THE 1sTHMus,
Colon, November Sup to to.
night no news has been received
from Bocas del Toro. The United
States cruiser Atlanta sailed for
there last night. The steam launch
which was sent to Bocas del Toro
on Thursday night to capture that
place in the interest Of the new
Republic has not returned. It is
reported that the United States gun
boat Nashville has gone to Carta
gena.
Wild runors are in circulation
here that the Americans and other
terelgn residents Of Bogota are being
massacled. The rumors are NOT
confirmed and are looked on as alto
gether improbable.
Colon last night gave itself TN
entirely to popular demonstrations.
Bands of music paraded the streets
until early this morning, PLAYING
national and American airs
HELPLESS LITTLE COLOMBIA.
Washington, November SIT
was learned in official circles to-
night that the United States of
Colombia has lodged protest with
the State department against the
action of the United States in con-
nectlon with the events which have
occurred on the isthmus Of Pana-
ma.
PANAMA'S MINISTER.
Washington, November 3.-The
Associated Press can announce that
NJ. Philippe Buneau Varilla will be
received by Secretary Hay tomor-
row morning at the State depart
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FOR furthnr information r"lstivc 10 roi1a
etc, col! on, or addr,
GEO T. BSI ~, Gen. AZ Grce,vIun y &
EkNE WILLIAMS t'c". Pass. 40,
,r =, An u-ta. Gr
L. NJ Trnffic 'Hu~r"r
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Better Than Them All.

: IL
Master John Valentine. OF No. lol
North Twelfth Street. Is the author OF a
poem, which, with the chorus. Is given
In full
golden sunshine falls,
Around the quaint old windows clings the
Ivy to the walls.
MID the beauty OF the homestead there
IS tree OF every kind.
Over stump which was a gate-rost hangs
q morning glory, vine,
In the doorway OF the cottage stands
mother old and gray
Waiting for her sons return, who has
thrown his life away,
AT that moment he was stranding in
gambling den and bar
In tho hall womans voice rang out
clear and far.
Chorus:
Your mothers love Is better than them
ALL
You left her broken hearted. but she an
swera all your call.
In sickness she Is with you, In distress
and in downfall.
"A mothers loye Is better than them all.
The bartender looked amazed, his friends
they did the same,
THAT sweet voice In the hall. which stop
ped the gambling game.
On the beer-stained floor, there sank the
gambler down in shame.
With loving arms around his neck she
clung to him In vain:
you have thrown your life away;
There Is no ono In the cottage now but
your mother old and gray:
No matter how you have treated her she
has answered every call:
A mothers love Is better than them all.
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CHAPTER VII.
A TRAVELLED DONKEY

v -
After the many queer sights that
nothing could surprise h her very much.
a donkey, nor a lutte. nor the combina-
ton OF donkey and lutte It did not strike
her as especially remarkable that the
musician should be holding his instru-
ment upside down and sweeping the
strings with one OF his long ears. which
he was able to wayo without moving
Ills head a lot. And this It was that
gave the music It's soft and furry-purry
The donkey greeted Buddie. with care
less nod. and remarked, as II anticipating
a comment he had heard many finest:
even n" nv own COMPOSITIONS"
"Please keep on" said Buddie. taking
a seat on the nearest log.
II Intended to-, said the donkey: and
the random, chords changed to a cronoing,
cradle Is wlnsing melody which wonder fully
pleased Buddie. whose opportunities to
hear music were sadly few. AS for the
White Blackbird, he tucked his little head
under his wing and went fast asleep.
well, what do you think OF !t?' ask
ed the Donkey, suddenly putting down tho
Lutte.
Enthusiastically; though she added to her-
self: "The idea of saying sir. t an ami
NAL Would you please tell mo your
manner" she requested
The Donkey paved open a saddle bag,
drew forth with his teeth card, and
presented 1t to Buddie who spelled out
the following:
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Answer to "Diamond Puzzle"
lie. 2, Ate. 8. strap. I, Eat. s, r.
The Fox and the Rabbit.

Master Albert l.. Jetfroys. Of Chase City.
is the author OF folklore story In
two chapters. Tho first chapter Is as FOL
lows:
There was once fox and rabbit. The
rabbit lived way down In broom straw
field; the fox In the woods in q hollow
tree. One night brer rabbit went over to
rec brcr fox. He knocked at tho door
bum, bum. bum.
Come in said brer fox, and brer rab-
bit walked In.
somo OF the best cabbage Is.
"Where?" asked brer fox.
over at Farmer Jones garden. said
brer rabbit.
do you want to go with mo real soon
In the morning and get some
Yes" answered brer fox
We'll. brer fox, you come BY my house
In the morning and We Will CO.
IAN right" answered brer fcx.
Tho next morning brer fox went py
brer rabbits house. and he and brer rao-
bit went on their way. They were get
ting cabbage leaves and putting them In
their baskets when brer fox uttered a
loud whoop. and out Of the woods came
brer bear, brer wolf and brer dog. And
before brer rabbit knew anything they
had seized him and went running into the
woods.
What's you carrying mo in this rough
way for?'' said brcr rabbit.
Keep still" said brer fox, who Jumped
up, clapped his heels together, and
laughed long and loud
BY this time they had brought hrer
rabbit to bee tree. They put him in
the hollow with the bees, who. disturbed
and angry. stung him all over the back
and ears and In his eyes.
..Oh! oh. OIL" holered brer rabbit, while
his friends outside just laughed and
laughed at him
Are you ready to como out?" said
brer fox, laughing.
"oh! please pull mo out. brer fox"
pleaded brer rabbit. THE bees are about
TO kill me! oh! OH"
Brer fox and his companions, after
keeping him in there about Ave minutes.
let him loose nrd ran homo just as fast
as they could. Brer rabbit fell out got
up and limped away home.
ITO be continued next Sunday
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The First Watches.

Master Charley g. Moore, Of Tampico.
Va, tells ordinary mortals about how the
rrst. watches were made According to
his Idea.
was used as a pocket clock The first
great Improvement. the substitution. Of
springs for weights, was In 1910. The
straight piece of steel
Early watches had only one hand. md
being wound up twice a day. they could
not be expected to keep tho t time nearer r, r
twelve hours. The dials We're OF silver
or brass, the cases had no crystals, but
opened at the back. and front and We're
watch cost the equivalent OF sl,60o in our
currency. and after one was ordered It
took a year to make It..
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lives In Glasgow with his father, John
Hobnson, his mother, Lizzie, and his
baby sister, Wee Jeannie." He Is a
quaint little fellow and canny Scot from
the top OF his fine "glengarry bonnet" to
tho soles of his sturdy feet
1t would not be fair to our readers to
tell how MacGreegor contrives to get
what he wants from his father, whose only
weakness ia a tendency to spoil the boy;
or how his mother disciplines and adores
him: or about the amusing visits to the
Zoo and the photographers; the never
ending questions and remarks OF Mac
greegor beginning with the Scotch whit
wey" (why); the tea party at Aunt Pur-
dies. where, despite his mothers careful
warnings, Nacgreegor gets into trouble
All these things, and great many others
still more interesting. must be read In
the authors own words to be appreciated.
THE Little Chronicle.
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Clever Little Wife.

Master Harry stelnruck, OF No. 2ls
North Foushee Street. says:"1 would like
to have one OF those r. d. G, G.. buttons"
In evidence OF his Wish ne sends this
story Of clever little wife.
A young wife bought an oyster plant
and set 1t out to grow. Quoth she:
"Twill please my husband. who does
love oysters SO. And when the oyster
season comes Ill 30 out every day and
pick brshei basEetful, with not cent
to pay. oh. he shall sup on Eaddlerocks,
for which he has a craze, or Millponds,
Bluepoints. Shrewsburys. or even Rocka-
ways. And he Will be SO grateful and full
OF JOY to see how very economical his
little wife can be'
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Many Boys and Girls
Join the Popular It'd. C. C.
ITS Motto: "Nothing Succeeds Like Success"
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Tho number OF original poems and
stories sent In this week were in excess
Of last Sundays publication.
The Times Dispatch Contributors Club
is growing rapidly, but club members
have the assurance that anything with
held this week will find its way into the
columns the week afterward.
The editor Is gratlned to note that
many out -of-town as we'll as in-town
boys and girls wish to Join tho r. d. c.
c. 1t is proposed to have the club idea
take root all over tho state OF Virginia
and expand into such proportions OF USE
fulness and intelligence as to make tho
Children's Page embody the best read
Ing in the Sunday Times Dispatch.
All boys and girls under sixteen years
OF age who promise to contribute to the
Children's Page are invited to send In
their names and Join the club.
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PROFESSOR BRAY.
Tenore. Baritonals.
Tea ched OF Singing All Methods
Concerts and Recitals.

ponR h!s a saHa'g picked up his instrument
and thrummed the strings.
"Dld YOU ever ~ see E e !. donkey play "a
l ! aaa said he. That's an ola saw" no
= never saw donkey before" said
Syou haven't .raysls a., much y, saa the
from n'i home N ne confessed aat busdie, feeling
very insgnifeant. indeed e, ). >.
Buddie COULDN'T tell exactly; but It
in ire loe house by the lake. / !,
Th aa Sd ss!eTsi
inch or Two. I'm a great traveller my
self, vent on the other AN donkies
know. he may come home a horse: and
billion q every donkey"
What could she say that would interest
SO renowned a traveller?
you haxs 81 oa nsy yod 9
ts the suf isss strlngs s s
Buddie thought moment. There's
an old saw hanging up In our woodshed."
she esEha put ges h4 faFthf laughed tho
Donkey. FINISHES and cactus = That's
rich" and he hee-hawed until the tears
ran down his nose; P9o Sa 5ud t1 %h4
know why, began to feel very much like
crying, and wished she might run away;
Excuse these tears. the Donkey said
at last, recovering his family gravity.
"Didn't you ever hear the saying: "A
burnt child breads the fIre?'
Buddie nodded. and plucked up her spir-
';well, that's En- old saw. And you
must have heard that other very old saw,
Mouse crying over split milk.
Another nod from Buddte.
sssssLIoro'o NV sattinH NJ fhafps aa1H fha
Donkey; and after few Introductory
chords. he sang:
4 /" 'oh. why do you cry. my pretty little
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From Bottom to Top.

Master Walker L. Poh. Of No. 800 st.
Paul Street. sends an interesting sketch
with an appropriate heading given above
Ills story runs:
Passing down a crowded street in one
OF our we'll known cities. saw some
thing will never forget. An aged wo-
man was crossing the street. whom an
electric car that was approaching rapid
~ appeared to be almost upon her.
She seeing her danger, and losing all
presence OF mind fell. thought her case
was hopeless. but Just as the car was
about to strike her a small pair Of arms
etot toward her. encircled her waist.
lifted her clear off the track and out OF
harms way. The rescuer was n small
newsboy. The lady rescued was the wife
OF one OF the wealthiest bankers in New
York.
AS the boy would not accept any ma
terial reward for his bravery and pres
ence OF mind. he was offered a position
IN tho bankers Office and. as such boys
are bound to rise, is president of a bank
in New York city,
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"canny Scot" is to be welcomed with open
arms
This is what Mr.. i. j, Bell is doing. A
iscotchman himself, born and bred IN
i"Gesga," he knows the character and
customs and speech of his countrymen,
ard writes Of them with charming grace.
sympathy and originality, Ills sketches
Eof Wee Macgreegor" have won for him
an enviable place among the Scottish hui
Hioriss
How Wee Macgreegor" forced his way
into print almost In spite of the author,
and later into book form, In spite of pub
fishers, makes an unusually interesting
story In Itself. Mr., Bell aid been contrib
-ut!ns column daily 10 the Glasgow, Eve
ming Times, One day, from lack of ma
iteral and seeming lack of inspiration,
Mr. Bell failed to write his customary
column, but sent to the editor instead a
sketch of Wee Macgreegor's" visit to
the Zoo, with apologies and the sugges-
tlon that 1t should not be used unless abb
solutely required,
Perhaps the editor knew what his read
ers liked better than Bell did. At any
rate the sketch was printed and Glasgow
went wild over IT, The young author was
urged to write more about "Wee Macgree-
eagerly read as they appeared, Still Mr.,
Bell had no realization that lie had written
anything of especial literary value. and
It was only at the urgent persuasion. OF
his friend, Neil Munro, the novelist, that
he plucked up the courage TO- offer the
sketches to a publisher.
Two firms, who wefe certainly not very
farsseeng, declined the offcrsof the book
MT the modest price of $3.50 outright. Then
II was offered for nothing. but no publish
or wanted 1t even as a Gift, Encouraged
by Mr.. Munro and few other believing
friends, Mr. Bell published the sketches
himself In paper covers, with onlys his
initials on the title page. In few months
tho book that had been offered for Moth
Ing to local publisher Melted its author
the profit of $1,000.
.Wee Macgreeeor has recently been
published in America by the Hampers,
@'Wee Macgreegor" Is a. little boy who
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65 WY. Wy Joui e9 co, my pet'y httlo
with boo-hoo- and he,gho'
ooh, thank you. thank you, slrg' she said.
And tho cat said. He, oh! my. obi
How do you like my .volce7'. asked
the. Donkey. in n tone that said very
5aaEs Il .I III Eon don't like IT. you're no
J Nov. j Buddie Being truthful lIttl. girl,
hssl.a.sd professional critic would
high .(all donkeys make. that mIstake);
that It was harsh. rasping and unsyn-
pathetic: and that altogether the per
e But Budd Ms was Ein es as well a.
truthful, and sle did not wish to hurt
the nonkeys feelings, IN spite OF his
treaed s sa After all Was T prstty s ood
singing for Donkey. Critics should not,
az they sometImes %. apply to donkeys
fully and kindly:
80, Il IL think you do very we'll; very we'll.
It was O. small tribute, but tho Donkey
was 80 blinded by conceit that he eo-
cepted It as the greatest compliment.
. y ought to sing well" he said; "Iye
ods You try, You know. tho more Of a
"oh. yes!" m urmured Buddie. not I'M
derstanding In the least.
~
method. tho Thistleaxu method
y don't quite know what you mean
The Donkey regarded her with plying
smile. "a method" he explained, rs
way OF singing. Ah!' For Instance, in
the Thistlefxu method which am at
present using, I'LL my mouth full Of
thistes, stand on ono leg. take In a
breath three yards long. and sing 'Ah!.
The only trouble ebout this method is
that the thistles ticlkle my, throat and
mako me cough, and have to spray it
twice day, which 1s considerable trou-
BILE, especially, when am travelling. as
always am.
II should think It would be- said Bud
die. Wont you sing something else7"
TIN little hoarse." apologized the
That's what you want to be, isn't it7.
said Budd!e, misunderstanding him.
:fIee.haw!' laughed the Donkey.
"That's Joke. mean my throat Is
And the rest OF you Is donkey" cried
poa Tnsyes to tsst 'i!d thu
'horseness' should spread"
And you become 'horse',all over
''Why, then
why, them
'"rhink OF another old saw" said the
Donkey picking up his lutte,
Continued next week)
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MARGARET MONUMENT
IN NEW ORLEANS

It may be Interesting to Richmond
children, who have heard Of the Confede-
rate reunion held In New Orleans last
week, to know that the first monument
ever erected to woman In the United
shaped square which marks the entrance
to Prytania Street, in one Of the most
beautiful residential portions o. the Cfes-
The SQUARE is called by speeta1, 7, act
garet Place" The statue there is a last-
Ing memorial OF humble baker womal.
m meneyse gained BY a llfe 81 honest i1de,,
pendence to building st. vincents infant
Asvl,,rn at the corner OF Race and Mage
zine Streets. and to the erecuoE " 81
Eiizabeth's Industrial Home for Otis.
who gave everywhere and to every NEEDY
i In,l ths Ike objects Of her special tender
ness because q e she said: y was o''ee az
She nrst had a small bakery. Every
one patronized it and finally there grew:
|, through her evxertions, great steaih
bakery. in tho throbbinS heart q IN, me
tafery was Margaret Haughery. who was :
honored and respected by the richest and
poorest citizen alike: 81
Not because she became iicI, cha
never learned even to read or write. yst
when when she did she gave thousands OF DOL
lars to New Orleans orphans, showing
herself In her benuest to be no respecte1
Of persons, sects or classes.
Crowds assembled at her funeral to 90
her honor. Afterward. the women OF New
Orleans determined to put up a. monu-
ment to her Money was freely given 1or
the purpose and when the statue was un-
yelled. Margaret was seen. sitting In her
accustomed chair, dressed Just as she had 3
always done In life. overlooking the home
she had buff, for the orphans. a repre-
sentation OF the shawl which had ), been,
crocheted for her by the little children.
its signifcance than the richest lace, was
thrown around her shoulders She was
looking tenderly down upon a little child
nesting In the shelter Of her protecting
arm.
and look with reverence and love upon
the memorial of the woman who turned
not away from the Masters command
dren to Come Unto Me and Forbid Them
Not for OF Such is the Kingdom OF
Heaven" The statue is beautiful, reared
as 1t IS on a foundation OF love. but Mar.
garet's best memorial is the hearts OF
the New Orleans children. among whom
she went about doing good.
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How Dick Saved Clarence,

Z Miss Mary Smith thu; Lynn q serpgss, +,
en- original story. which Is called GLOW
Dick Saved Clarence"
Dick was only small poodle dog, hut
Clarence. who was only seven years Of
age,
Clarence was deaf, but that made them
all the fonder of one another.
Clarence would take Dick out on the
street sometimes One day when the boy
and dog We're together this way Clarence
Jaw a street musician and monkey
across from him. He started to go in
their direction, but Dick pulled back and
barked Clarence, wondering what he
wanted. turned back and had just gotten
pff the track when street car passed
by.
1nrrylns kane, he rushed Into the house
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The HnatI,en Chinee.

Miss Louise Page Weisiger, of DECATUR
Street, Manchester. Va, sends g. brand
new version OF the Heather chlnee't ~ It
follows:
There once was heather Chinee,
"A hns fat mouse once slipped through
5sut that poor mouse came out no more
He resolved to give him spouse
To help him eat that fat little mouse.
And so he went calling
On an almond-eyed darling,
Who lived in quaint little Japanese
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An Original Poem.

III VI y thsAa . SSiaas
Miss Virginia Rose Robertson, Of No.
1905 Decatur Street. Manchester, fsyors
the club with an original poem entitled
Gods Earth. s
The flowers that bloom above the sod,
They were made by the hand OF God.
The grain that grows beneath our feet.
That makes the ground soft and sweet.
The sun that gives forth light by day,
He makes the flower bloom in May.
Tho stars that shine at night,
They were made to give US light.
The silver moon that guards the sky.
She lights by night Gods throne on high.
The sea that rolls its white capped waves
And gently battles the shore 1t laves.
The rain by God to lis Is given,
And Ike Gods mercy. falls from heaven,
II softly waters the grain and flowers,
And makes things green In natural bow
ers.
The trees that wave their graceful limbs
They seem to sing to God their hymns.
This Is glimpse Of Gods earth,
Which Is full OF beauty. love ana mirth.
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NO use to cry my pretty little maid.
With boo-hoo-hoo and a hegho.'
But what shall I do, kind sir7' she said.
And the cat said, Me, oh my, oh
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WEE nAcdREdoR
Scotch Mamie Lately Brought to
America Who Has Come to Stay.

One usually reads
A Scotch story
one OF Steven
sons, Barrie's or
Ian Ma.claren's-
with moist eyes
and smiling lips.
for when the
Scotch character
Is faithfully por-
trayed, wit and
pathos are 30 in
termingled that
smiles and tears
can never be very
far apart.
d
There 10 some.
thing most fasci-
mating In the lives
OF the bternly sim
Pile. yet altogether
tender and iovable
folk across the sen
In the Highlands
and Lowlands OF
bonny Scotland.
and a new writer,
who makes us
still better ac-
quainted with the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-31

Mr.. William H. Joyce. who has been
freight trafIio manager of the Pennsyl-
venfa Railroad since February 10th. 1897,
Of III health, and the same has been
accepted. to take effect June. LIST. It is
stated that he Will be succeeded by Mr..
John B.. Thayer. Jr.. at present general
MI. p, +. Steel, soliciting agent Of the