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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-08-11
A Letter to Students.

We have decided to offer the High
and Grammar Schools of Marietta $50
in prizes for the best advertisement of
]. w. Legg & Co., Pharmacists and
Druggists, to be written during the
school vacation:
This offer includes this years High
School graduating class.
We firmly believe the boys and girls
of Cobb county can write as good an
article as any student of like age in the
country, and we wish to test this fact.
The article must be written and COM
posed by the contestant without aid
from Others. Each article will appear
one time in the Journal.
The Advertisement to consist of not
over 200 words, and any illustrations or
pen and ink sketch or sketches, they
may see tit to use, appropriate to the
subject. In addition to the money
prizes, each student, upon presenting
his article, will be served with Ice
Cream free. 1t is hoped that. this
entertainment may be arranged by
classes, and that each school class will
select committee, who will arrange a
date with us, at which time the entire
class may be seryed together, including
the teacher of the class.
We want to make a happy event for
all, by bringing the class together
during vacation, for pleasant enter
ment. On our part we will try to
make it worth remembering.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1904-08-11

Mr.. i. n. Trammell returned home
Friday night from St. Joseph Infirmary
He was painfully disfigured about the
face, but he will soon be all right again,
His many friends are Tglad to see him
out on the streets again.
X Mrs. Addie Winters Reynolds, who
was so seriously hurt in an automobile
accident, is reported TO be improving
and the symptoms are favorable to her
recovery.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27
THE SHADE.

Under oaks and poplars and elms.
because the shadow thereof is good
Hosea Alb
This tree, which stands with arms out
spread
With leaves like fingers tremulous
~ seize all GOODNESS overhead
! And softly watt il down to us.
'1ois tree-it means hundred years
O1 rain and sun. OF drought and dew
Before this shade which rests and cheers
INTO to-day's perfection grew.
some kindly one-forgotten now
May thoughtfully have placed the seed
Eoreseeing that each reaching bough
Would satisfy a worn ones need
Whoe'er he was. that unknown one
who set the seed, or sproutlet slim,
kxe knew not that he had begun
what stands monument to him
xhe trees-the kindly trees-that blaze
With springs green flame or autumn's
blush,
vie sentry fires that line the ways
into the woodlands peaceful hush
Ehrough all the years they slowly grow
Until they shield the Powered sod:
The trees-the kindly trees-they show
The patient thoroughness of God.
This tree which stands with arms out
spread.
seems to pronounce while standing thus
u blessing, and to gently shed
benediction over US
Ehe sunlight shuttles through the leaves
With threads of gold that flash and play,
Across the warp of shade it weaves
The mingled fabric of the day.
Wv. ID. N, in Chicago Daily Tribune.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27
SWlNDLER MET HIS MATCH
Sham Millionaire Is Victimized nv
Cook Who Had Been
There Before"

The classical confidence trick has been
neatly played on a would-be swindler by
his intended victim. The latter. a cook
on transatlantic liner, had been done
himself before, and was too old bird to
he caught again. lie struck up an &C
quaintance with an engaging but OBJ
viously sham American millionaire in
the train to Paris, confiding TO him that
be had 10000 francs in mis- bag, and meant
to amuse himself on the boulevards.
We'll, met, indeed" said the million
aire; Il have also made my pile, and
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27

Intend seeing the merry side of life in
gay Paree." They started TIE evening
with an expensive dinner, paid for by the
American millionaire At coffee the lat
ter exclaimed. "Hullo, have not any
cigars; suppose you so and buy some.
You can leave your bag here, where it
Will be quite safe. But, as you might be
suspicious, here's my pocketbook. Keep
It till you join me again"
AS soon as the cooks back was turned
he American millionaire of course bolt
ed with the bag, but the latter only con-
tanned old newspapers and the cook
card, with the words: Il have been here
before; you have met your match this
time" In the would-be swindler's
pocketbook was a sum of G24 in French
notes, which the cook took to the police
station, asking the officer to whom he
told his tale with understandable relish
to give the money to the poor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27
Terrible Possibility.

yes" said the man from Michi-
gan. I'VE are going to appeal to con-
gress to pass more stringent laws
against the wasteful destruction OF
imber~land"
Lumber getting scarce up there?"
asked the man from Georgia.
"Lumber?' repeated the Michigan
der What do we care about lum-
Der? We've got to protect the break
fast-food industry. haven't we? And
II the sawdust gives out, where will
we be? "-Judge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27

they began "callin regular" Arthur
is "a and his brother 20. Soon the big
brother began TO understand that the
little brother was getting more smiles
than he was, and the village folk told
him he had better be spry. He might
have settled it in fight, but he chose
diplomacy.
Arthur, did We ever see a coon dog
that could ketch more coons than my
Sport?"
Arthur admitted he hadn't
Arthur. Miss Ivy is a pretty girl.
but guess as how you have seen some
one jest as pretty?"
Arthur thought maybe ne had.
We'll, Arthur. there amt another
coon dog like Sport, and there may be
another girl like Miss Ivy. 1 am going
to give you Sport. He's your'n."
g.. Arthur was delighted
And when you get Sport l want you
to forget the way to Miss Ivys house
and let me do all the counting alone !"
said the big brother
Arthur thought it over Sport GER
tainly was a good dog and Miss Ivy
certainly was fine girl-but there
wasn't another dog like Sport.
Being as | am only "a and pretty
young to get married, l guess 1 will
take the coon dog, if ye really mean
it." announced Arthur
To show that he meant it Wellington
and Miss Ivy White were married in
the village church in New Boston,
Mass. Arthur has bought a new gun
and is impatient TO get after the coons.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27
Turn About Fair PLAY.

First Burglar-We might as well
light de gas, Bill; dere amt soul in
de house.
Second Burglar-Don't git so benev-
erlent, Kid; Wen do all de Robin
OATS ter be did ter-night an give de
gas comp'ny a night off-Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27

GOOD SAMARITAN AND SMILED.
He seemed oblivious to his surround
ings, and his CLASSY eyes and livid pain
drawn features told Enthusiastically OF the
near approach of death.
Around him were the dead and the dy-
ing. Groans and curses and prayers
mingled with the roar of the battle, and
his feeble cries for water were drowned
in the fearful din. The poontide sun
beat down numerically on his bare
head. ''Oh, for some kind shelter, and
for one drop of waterl" He dipped a
finger in the pool of blood at his side and
pressed it to his lips. Heaven for just
one drop of water!" he groaned.
Suddenly some one raised his head and
pressed a canteen to his parched lips.
The mist Of death that WHs gathering
in his eyes. for a moment cleared away
He looked up in the face of this good
Samaritan and smiled. Then a look Of
recognition flashed into his eyes.
Arnold" he whispered, live failed
to do my duty as a citizen, but not as a
soldier. For the sake of the flag under
which We are both fighting, will you
can you forgive.
He paused as strength failed him The
beseeching gaze he rivited on Capt.
! Vests face melted the heart of the be-
reaved lover. and swept away the bit
terness of years. He grasped the hand
Of the dying soldier and bending down
over him with all the tenderness of a
woman, he said in a broken voice:
Yes, VIII, / forgive-for NelIs sweet
sake, and for the sake of the flag!"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27
he Didn't Guess It.

He-And so you refuse me?
She-l must.
1T is because l am poor. 1 pre-
sume?"
No; that is not the reason"
Because my family is less aristo-
cratic than yours, perhaps?"
No"
see. You want to marry title
mo; | have no such ambition"
Hum! Very strange. Then why
Is it you refuse me?"
Its because | can't bear the sight
of you Y. Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27

A dispatch from Tientsin states that
a pint of Russian beer costs two rubles
or about a dollar-but nothing is said
about an egg or a sausage going with it.
Dispatches from the seat of war, or even
from that vicinity, are very unsatisfao-
tory.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27
Advice.

NO" she declared. 81 will never
marry any man who hasn't grit
enough to 90 and ask papa for me-
That's all right, but YOU ought to
remember that your father has a
weak heart, and sudden Joy has often
been known to prove fatal in such
cases. chicago Record herald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27
Knew What He Called ,Eu,

YEAST see some people call them
automobiles, some motor cars, some
smoke wagons; what do you call
them?
Crimsonbeak-I call them
Mrs. Crimsonbeak breaking inn
Remember, John, there are ladies
present-Yonkers Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27
Sweeping Denial.

She-It is said that women are
neater and cleaner than men.
He-And yet youll go right out on
the street with a long train to your
dress and make a sweeping denial of
that ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27
Identified

Teacher-Now, boys, who was Col
umbus?
No answer.
Teacher (promptingly)-The man
that"
Class (readily)-"Broke the bank at
Monte Carlo.-Tit-Bits.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27
Science aud Health

II see the doctors say 1t is healthful
to take off ones shoe as often as pos
sible in hot weather.
1T is. find it much more healthful
to take them off outs de the door than
to wake up my wife, II happen to be
little late getting ome"-Cincin-
natl Commercial-Trioiu
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27
Leap-Year Maid

Uncle John" queried the pretty girl
who was seeking information. would [
be justified in writing to a young man
who has never written to me?"
only on very important business, my
dear, answered the old man.
We'll, this is important business. {"
she explained. 81 want him to marry
me. Dispatch.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27
Pats Conundrum.

MLubberty-Nora, me jeyel, OF hove
wan for yez. Az man is born in Lap
land, lives in Finland, an dies in Poland.
pivot Is he?
Mrs. M'Lubberty (promptly)-A car
r-rrpSe.
MLubberty (disgustedly) -Begorra,
somebody must how told yez.-Tit-Bits.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27
Happy Event.

She-You say your brother is en-
gagged to be married?
He-Yes, it is just announced
When is the happy event to come
OFF,"
Oh, it's too early to tell when the
engagement will be broken."-Yon-
kers Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27
Poor Things.

Harold Hantor-Isn't it wonderful
what numbers of people there are of
whom one has never heard?
Gertrude Giltedge-Yes, and yet !
have no doubt that many of them are
quite happy in their own way
Brooklyn Life
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27
RetroOrsSSYon

Didn't you husband join a Don't
Worry club?"
Yes" said the woman with the sun
bonnet.
Did it benefit him?"
Il guess so; but it wasn't much good
for the rest of the family. In about a
week it was the Don't Hurry club an
now it's the 'Nothin' doin" club. -
Washington Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27
For
Fun
Lovers.
Romance Ended Forever.

Patience-You say they quarreled
Patrice-Yes; and she returned, all
his gifts. And what do you suppose
he did?
Patience-Cant guess.
Patrice-Sent her half-a-d dozen boxes
OF face powder, with note explain
Ing that he thought he had taken az
least that much home en- his coat since
he first knew her.-Tit-Bits.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27
About the Size of II.

She-Oh, love IL a cottoge is all well
enough in way l suppose, but how
long could we live on love?
Hs-As long IS il lasted, probably
Chicago Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27
Wise AncientS.

Traveler-The houses in some of
the ancient cities had walls ten feet
thick.
Mr.. Brickrow ,enviously)I pre-
sumo some of the neighbors were mu-
sical.-N. Y. Weekly
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27
A Foolish Question

YES" said the man, Il lead a calm
and peaceful life"
Are you marriedg' asked the wo-
man.
Pardon me- rejoined the man.
but didn't you hear what Just
said?'--N Y. News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27

Miggles-I say, old man. I'd like to
have you put me w at your club.
Wigsles-Td be only too glad. my
boy, but-er-they are very particular
who they admit.
Miggles-You do q avl How in the
world did you mauSih % break inn
Cincinnati Enquire q
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27
A Real Genius

Jigsmith-That fellow Piker is GER
tainly clever, ingenious chap, isn't
he?
Browning-Why, l never heard OF
his doing anything remarkable
Jigsmith-That's just it. He man
ages in some way to get along with
out doing anything-Cincinnati En-
Quirer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27

Young Dramatist (proudly)-So sor-
ry can't give you seat for the first
performance of my new play, old
man. The fact is that every seat is
booked
His Friend-Oh, we'll. I'll just wait
until the end of the first act; there
will be plenty of room then.-Til-
Bits.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27
Settling Old Scores

Now the iceman rules the roost,
The plumbers reign is Ger,
But it's fun 20 see the iccman at
The naughty plumbers door.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27
AS Explained.

Brown-Glad to see you looking SO
well. old man. You appear a hundred
per cent better than you we're a
month ago.
Weeks-Yes; my doctor has been
out OF town for three weeks.-Chicago
Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27

"Aid it is true that he has joined the
army?'
That's what people say. He never
writes home. Come 10 think of IL, the
story finally leaked out that he stole sew
eral hundred dollars of Nells hard
earned money, whenhe skipped. She had
saved it for the purpose of paying of the
mortgage ON the home. l think that al
most broke her heart. She never said a
word to me about it. though"
And the mortgage?"
WAS paid"
Eyes, cid it."
And Nell never knew"
Il never told her"
They say that old Dinah will soon be
too old to care for the home any longer.
When she goes who will care for Nelp'
Il will, mother"
las your wife, Arnold? That can
scarcely be. She will be helpless Grip
pie for life
THE more will she need the support of
my strong arms. Yes, mother, as my
wife,
And you are to resign your position
in the army?''
The young man was silent A brilliant
future seemed to open before him. Love
and duty had struggled long and hard
with ambition, but love won He was
now ready to tear off his military trap
pings, and cast them without murmur
at the feet of the woman he loved.
He is not hero who falters when
duty demands costly sacrifice" he MUIR
INJURED.
Nell is my affianced wife,, She was
so before that dreadful accident. The
promise 1 then gave her can never be
broken. My country does not need my
service now. Nell does
He touched the shining folds of the
beautiful flag reverently.
God, duty, love, home and humanity
these are my watchwards. When my
country needs me am ready!"
The early spring blossoms were just
opening their pale blue eyes to the light,
and the newly-arrived robins and larks
were carolling gaily, when the news of
our declaration of war with Spain, spread
like wild-fire over the country. The
fierce hatred of oppression, that Is al
ways lurking in the heart of every true
American, suddenly burst forth into the
stirring cry Cuba Libre!" And in
threatening undertone followed the
memorable words Remember the
Maine,"
On the hillside near the village, where
many cleaning shaft of marble told of
those sleeping underneath, was a newly
made grave Heaped on the brown clods,
not yet touched by the spring verdure,
was prOfusiOn of dollhouse flowers.
The frolicsome April winds scattered
their petals as they swept by, and the
glad sunshine and smiling sky all seemed
90 belong to a world where tombs mark
not the end of human endeavor, and
where the noisy clang of wars summons
never disturb the placid air.
In the village below everybody was
astir. Farewells were said that wrung
tears from gentle eyes and brought in
discribable anguish to loving hearts
Only young Capt. Arnold West seemed
unmoved by the grief which parting
brings. Death had robbed him of his
hearts hest treasure. and the far off bat
tleield welcomed him with bloody. out
stretched arms. He responded gladly TO
humanity's call and the dear flag went
with him
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27
TRADES HIS GIRL FOR DOG
Arthur Fuller Takes Famous Coon
Pointer anC Lets Brother Marry
Pretty Miss Ivy.

Wellington FULLER has married his
brother Arthurs girl, and brother Ar
thur is now owner OF Wellington's
prize coon dOs Wellington says he
has got the Lest and prettiest girl in
Berkshire county. Mass, and brother
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27
Ser Trouble.

First Boarding Mistress-rve seen
It figured out that people can lie on
II cents a day
Second Boarding Mistress-Ahi But
you can't get them to do it.-Brooklyn
Life.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27
Accounting for His Opinion.

First Artist-Paynter claims that
there isn't any such thing as luck.
Second Artist-Oh. that's because
he's having the right kind.-Brooklyn
Life.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27
A Ioophole.

Lovell-Do you think man should
tell his fiancee all the indiscretions of his
past life?
Cynicus-Yes; then perhaps she
wouldn't marry bim-Brooklyn Life.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27
Similarity

Some men ta'S
Like brass bands play,
For any part
That will rav
-Washington star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27

Arthur says that II there rs any dog
In the county that can tree more eoons
than his new dog he'd like TO know It.
Wellington and Arthur both became
smitten with pretty Miss Ivy White,
Walter Whites daughter. last fall, and
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27
The Rour-Glass Girl

She squeeZes in her waist until
The other girls seem IN the shelf.
She thinks she is dressed to kill,
While merely dressed to kill herself.
Judge
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27
Increase i'm Flour EXPORTS

The exports of -four from the United
States last year were greater than ever
before-about %, 000, 600 barrels
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27
Eve S Husband.

The female suffragist's a bore;
Shed make us all believe
That Adam wasn't any more
Than merely Mr.. Eve"
PHILADELPHIA Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-27

In the steaming trenches before Santi-
ago. young private lay dying His side
had been torn open by a she'll, and from
the CHASTITY wound his lie oozed away.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-03-15
LITTLE STORIES
FROM MANYWHERE

Tho Hnfnes eaunery at South bend
Ia being put into shape fof the use Of
the Toxic l'ulat Oyster u0unnny
which Will hereafter can itH goods at
that puint for the purpose OF saving
the cEprcHaHEu on the shells which
are now being shipped 10 Portland.
At citizens mass meeting held Ht
Weiaer. Idaho yesterday, candidates
Tor city offices were dominated for tho
coming election Thomas H. Kelly was
reHomiunteh Tor mayor.
The dead body ~ "A man Vas found
In tho river near Almota. Idaho. yoHs
iafday II IL thought 20 be that uf
y. n Mcfarland. who disappeared lu
November near Mountain Sheep rap
ida
A party u q homeHeohsfH looked
over tile ground az PuEuiiup yeHtrrs
day. Several will make their homes
az Lake View. and about 10 Will settle
la ruYRllup. The party In from West
virginia.
All longing business az Vancouver
and along the Columbia river has
practically been suspended for a week
on account - the terrible storms that
have been raging This winter. the
old pionsofa say. haH been the worst
VA years for Fain.
A bis mass meeting Il Republicans
will he held March 70 az Rockford
Speakers from Spokane viii be- pros
rHt Delegates 60 tho county cauvths
ton will be chosen.
The attorneys % Jack anohalefn. the
Indian wifr-murdsrnr who WAS con
visited last week ~ mnnHia lighter. are
uuden NurluE TO secure "a nrW trial
Tho new fire engine far the fire de-
partmsnt al Waila Wuila. has lust
arfiN ID.
Henry Weiss. Interpreter Tor the
government At Port Townsend. has
baen promoted 20 the office u Ia
apartur
County Treasurer Rubber a. South
Bend. rrpur:s that tho February taxes
paid into The treasury we've the iafE=
eal on record for any uus month. The
total amount paid ln was So ~ =
The government aHaKtuat HkHEit is
new clearing the river 81 distractions
Just above Lyuden This summer the
river Niii he Ia condition far uaviga-
ton at that point
Prank ssyres. day turnkey 81 the
Waiia W ALA pauiteufiarS. dlaa ppahred