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Among the Books
The Strength uf the Weak"

The Strength nf the Weak"
BY May Dixon Thackcr. The Broad
way Publishing Company. OF New York.
$3.50.
The authoress OF new novel of vir-
glnia life haa chosen the Tidcwatcr
Ecction of the state and Gloucester
COUNTY. as the scene for the opening
OF her story. AS Mrs. Thacker Is the
sister of Thomas Dixon. Jr. and the
Vile OF the Rev. DIR. J. +; Thackcr, OF
tho Presbyterian Church. who has her
present home III Norfolk, Va. her
choice of setting for her romance
beginning at the home OF her heroine
Marcy Preston, OF Glen Haven and
changing for brief while TO Norfolk.
Innst have been largely influenced by
personal observation and experience
sor Thomas Dixon. Jr., owned for .
number OF years a beautiful Gloucester
county estate. and did much of his
most successful literary work there.
Tho Strength of the Waak' then
may be considered TO have the add!-
tional charm of presenting places and
people that may be idcntilied By those
who can penetrate the idealization
which transforms the Individual under
the power OF the novclists pen.
The first Impression and the last
made upon the reader and reviewer OF
Mrs Thackcr's work is its finished
uiality. In construction, In the grasp
of her subject and the development of
her book purpose. Mrs. Thacker dem
onstrates the ability whici: marks her
an artist born. not made" Tho mind
passes swiftly and smoothly from one
series of happenings TO enother the
underlying motives and the psychologist
cal problems being touched upon UNI
derstandngly and interviewer skilfuny
as to the effect they have upon the
NARRATIVES
The number of characters introduced
is limited to tho needs of the situa-
lions in which they iigurc, there being
scrupuloua avoidance of anything
like ovcrcrowding or OF dwarfing or
obscuring the Importance OF principal
factors in the story. The heroine is
Marcy Preston. = beautiful girl. pas
sionately devoted to her virginia home,
Glen Haven. where generations OF her
people have lived and where sne, an
orphan. has grown into young woman
hood. much as the flowers of the old :
fa5hIored garden have done. under the
fostering care of an uncle and aunt,
and several negro retainers, among
them Nanny Clio. who Is the type of
the faithful. capable servant woman n.
in her locality, Of Geuerati ton or two
ago. Following the traditions CO her
people. Marcy is engaged 10 he mar
rlod to Robert Norwood. The son OF
General Norwood, whose estate, Beech
wood. adjoIns Glen Haven She and
Robert have grown up together and
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Ashland News Notes
Especial to Tic rilnes.nisnaIeh !

Especial to Tho, Times Dispa tell
Ashland. Va January s-atr. and
Mrs. William Hahlston Of Richmond.
Wcre recent Smests OF Mr. and Mrs
Inn.
Mrs, Hugh Danoon and son have re.
turned bone after yisi; 10 Mrs
Charles Bridges
Mics Gertrude Crensh1w. ,rho ha4
heen The Suest OF Mrs Barrett svdnor.
Friday
Miss Sits Blincne has entirely rec.y.
cred from her recent illness.
Misses Birdie De,Iarnett and Agnes
wright returned 10 tho Southern Semi
nary today; after spending the hoii
days with their parents here.
Miss Emily Wade. who was tho sucs;
81 Mrs Alorsan Shepherd for the
german Friday night. has returned
homo
Mrs. II: Drewry Kerr entertained til.
Bridge Class on Friday afternoon.
The Young Ladies' literary c'lub
met on Thursday, after an ,ntermis
Sion of two weeks. Instead of q lee
tnrc which was on tho program zoo
the afternoon, Miss Margret Lee read
all interesting paper on 'CarthaS a--Its
Importance in the Worlds Early His
tory. Disputes With Rome pestruc-
tion,' Afterwards an informal round
table was held on tbe subiect of mas
azine reviews Al the close of the liz
erary program tho tea committee. com,
posed of Misses Stuart Rlanton, Mar
suerite Wightman ana Mary Newman,
Jones. served refreshments. The guests
OF the evening We're Misses Emma
Stanton. Katherine Kent and Jessio
Butler OF Charleston, s. C
The Chesterfield C'otllion CIub gave
delightful New Years dance on
Thursday night The auditorium war
| prettily decorated in fraternlty and
college remnants and Christmas greens;
| Among the dancorT wcre Misses Ger
trudo Crenaahw Er;!ly Wade. Grace
Vcst and Martha Sutherland. Of Rich
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mond; Hardenla Redd, OF carolne

mond; Iardcnla Redd, OF CAROLYN.
county; Josephine McKey, of Chicagu;
Eleanor Scott. of 3udford: Katherine
hent, Page Nixon, MAY Baldwin. Alice
iiuWison, Anne Hunter. pcachy Fleet
Louise Ware. Emma Lee Priddy. c.oriur
sriasss. Augusta Nixon, Julia Weisi-
ger, Birdie DcJarnett. Agnes Wright.
Ruth RlakeH. Clark Hoofnaglc. Elise
Sarnweli' McssrS. Wright, Harry Rove,
Pcatross Stanley Blanton Denny
Slaun. Frank Banc Werner, Hunter.
Noel, Rain, Worsham. Benson Walton.
Iucker, Syinor. Lewis Blanton, Cart
Well. Jones. Ellis. Hartsook, Smith,
Woods. {. b. Jones, Young, Cox, Addi-
son. Rice, Priddy. Blunt. Woodward.
Howard, Battle and FitzhuSh White.
and Woolfolk. Tho chaperons were
Mr. and Mrs q. r. Potts. Mr. and Mrs,
j. D. Harris. Mr. and Mrs. II. C. Scott,
u, Mr.. and Mrs. James Cox Mr.. and
Mrs w. G. Rlanton. Mr. and Mrs. II.
Drcwry Kerr, Mesdames McDowd, Carr,
Wade and Baldwin, sH
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"The story Of Grca, rnvcntIons.r

BY Elmer Ellsworth Burns. Harper
and Brothers. of New York. sl25,
This book begins with the age of
Archimedes. tho first great inventor
and dwellS upon tho use OF his inven-
tons in the defense of the city of syria
cusc. IT also tells Of tho discovery Of
tho Archiredean principle and of an
Client Greek inventions
The age of Calico and his battle for
truth in introducing the telescope como
next Then Torriceiii ond the barcm-
eter. Otto Won Guerickc and tho air
pump. Robert Boyle and the pressure
of air and steam. Pascal and tho ny
dranl!c press, and Newton. with his
theory of gravitation
The third chapter of the book be-
gins the eighteenth century, and talks
about James Watts steam engine, Ben
janir Frankhn's iightning-rod. Cal
wants electric current and volta's
electric battery Most interesting is
the story OF Count Eumtofds eNperi.
mcnt With cannon III producing heat
without fire. of Days safety lamp for
miners. OF Faradav's electrical dscov-
cries, Of his first electric motor and
dynamo.
The great inventions Of the nine
teenth century arc cnumeratcd as dry
and storage batteries the first electric
railway the telegraph. duplex teIegra
phy the telephone and Phonograph gaE
engines. steam locomotives and tur
hines
The twentieth century period has an
outlook for airshirs. acropianos. sub
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pointed for them 10 appear before Tcco.
to receive whatever he might appor-
ton to each tribe. While they were
assembling. honey bird came huttcr-
Ing by, and all the Hot,cntots ran ar
ter it. whistling and making the pccu-
liar noise they generally do while fol-
lowing this wonderful little bird. Tcco
demonstrated with them TO no pur-
pose. lie therefore denounced thom as
II vagrant race, who would possess no
stock whatever.
When the fine herds of cattle were
brought the Kafiirs became very much
excited. one eNclniminE. That black and
white COW Is mine and another. That
red COW and black hull are ininc.' and
so on, till Mt last Teco, whose pa tiencc
had been severely taxed by their shouts
and unruly behavior. denounced them
as restless people, who would only
possess cattle
Tho Whites patiently waited until
they received cattle. horses, sheen and
all sorts of property. Hence the
Whites have got everything. the Kafirs
cattle and the IIottentots nothing"
The stories are mythologica or
religious in cha racter, and relate TO
man and his interests as well as 10
animals. Some arc perverted forms OF
Bushmen tales, that have been taken
over by lIottentots or Zulus, ana
few are from tho Dutch DR.. Honey Ia
ono of tho frs; authorities on African
folklore. He is descended from the
earliest settlers OF South Africa. served
In the Beer War and Is thoroughly i'm
hucd With a love for The country and
its associations.
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cent fiction to the point of tediousncss
and hcavincss.
Mrs. Tracker, the authorcss of The
Strength of the Weak" has her home
this winter in Norfolk. Va. She has
the distinction of having written IL
novel that deals with Virginia OF to-
day as against the Virginia OF yes
tcrday, III which she has preserved a
flavor and absolute purity of tone that
serves TO link past and present TO-
gcther with forccful and yet happy
Interpretation.
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wealthy New, York families. whose way
; in life is made easy for them and de-
viod of any hardship whatever. are
those who are the principal ngurcs in
this story OF present day American life
The book opens with n descrintio lon
of the Yale Harvard football game,
Witnessed by private ear party who
are of the class that travel Tho Gid
cd Way The story az how the game
f, is 'won for Yale and how Ollie Wesiar-
vclt n. brother of tho ear party hostess.
becomes the hero of the day, ia told IN
| very animated and interesting style.
| The sequel of how and why tho hero
fails. to put in an appearance at
| dinner and theatre going enjoyed by
| his sister and her friends is not 40
! agreeable, and marks the FIRST step
downward in a caroer that finally ruins
young Westcrvclt's life and brings sor-
raw nd Disgrace on all connected with
| him
The Gilded Way indeed. IL written
for the purpose OF showing how ad-
vanced American civilization, with its
eNtravagance in living. with everything
ready 20 hand by inheritance FOR the
sons of fathers who nave heaped up
wealth tend 10 speed the course of their
sons in every folly ina ginablc TO stifc
their energies. viiiatc their tastes and
Nlhhc 'Ileni liNNelF OF eHSc-lONlnE ana
| luxury seeking dsgcnerates
| Tho dramatic situations In the hook
arc ver% striking. It's philosophy ia
very sound, and the noae Of warning
| il strikes. very timely aud very clear,
South African Folk TnIcs"
| BY James \ Honey. NJ, u, The Baker
& Taylor Co, Of New York sloo net
This baok embraces . Collection Of
South African tribal Sales translated
| from the native sp4ech rs Or, Honey
who hopes In his introduction that
/ they may prove of some value to
| Americans, who have an Interest In
! animals or who appreciate the folk
! lore of other countries"
He illustrates the people whose
stories appear In this volume by a
Kaffir legend in regsrd to the distri-
button OF animals after the creation.
This Is the story:
eTeoosin Kaf1riis the supreme being.
Teco had every description of stock
and property,
"Therc ware three nations created,
| the Whites. tho Amakosa. or Kafirs.
/! and The. II nti entotH- : q. day ..ga & ap-.
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How to Know .trchitccturc."

"How to Know Architectural"
BY Frank L. Wallis. \. y. i. \. liar
per and Brothers, Of Now York. s2.O9
net.
This very valuable work is divided
into the pagan. Christian. intellectual
and modern periods in their bcarins
upon architecture and their rela ton TO
1t. Human elements in the evolution
OF different styles OF architecture.
trade. scientific and Greek factors, are
considered in tho pagan period ut the
close of which the first great transition
occurred. H4
Tic second period is marked by the
oirth of Christian architecture. by a
second great transition ana by the de-
velopment OF tho Gothic and hamhoy-
ant Gothic IN style.
The intellectual period in Franco
covers the time from the Renaissance
through James I. TO Louis WI In
England Developments were parallel
under the Georges.
The fourth or modern period treats
OF the Georgian architecture in Ameri-
ca and the era of decadence here mark
ed BY progress in other countries.
Every page of the book has pictures
illustrative of the text and of the
period under consideration. Names and
characters of great architects include
Sir William Chambers % ENGLAND !:
Chcrsiphron. the Greek. VINO built the
Temple OF Dcann: Lord Elgin. Of Eng
Iand william NJ Aiken and Richard NJ.
Hunt, of America: Henry Holland, OF
ENGLAND. and many othnrs
mis- book is the first on architecture
with American models for illustration,
IT IS "A work which even the gen
eral reader. rs we'll as those who arc
professional architects may read with
4 great Plea sure and uroNt
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marines, monorail cars. wireless tclc.
Sraphy and telephones, rays and
radium.
The hook is admirably illustrated
and It's value as to Information ana
instruction is only euuuled by The IN
tercst of It's narration
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"Thc Man mud the Dragon"

BY Alexander Otis Little, Brown and
Co. OF Boston Si.50.
This is story in which John Price.
hard working, conscientious editor of
the Carthag &c News published in New.
England town, defeats tho political
boss Of Carthage. smasies the machine
and inauEuratcs a much needed reform
reign in the municipal affairs of the
city.
The temptations that besct sonn
Price by the way, the fact that he is
under monetary obligations to the boss
and that the young woman whom he
loves and hopes TO make his wife is the
daughter of millionaire who joins
forces with the boss, render the ac-
complshment of his policy both diff
cult and doubtful
IIe is sustained throughout by the
confidence and encouragement OF his
swee theaf't and Of his mother, both of
whom are most attractive characters
with high ideals, which they carry out
In their daily living. The strong affec-
ton between John Price and his moth
er is one OF the best things in the
book
The hero of The book nearly loses
his life as the result of his sturdy
political fight. Bnt he wins ont in
spitc Of all. and the concluding chapter
describes his honeymoon trip. to be
succeeded by useful dual work in a.
modest home OF Independence.
The book teaches a much needed
lesson rs TO tho necessity of n cleaner.
saner political code and aims TN living.
that make for happiness rather than
useless extravaganza.
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"'rbc Gilded Way"

"Tbc Galded Way"
BY Victor Mapes Tho Neale Pub-
iishins Co. of Washington and New
York. 51.5n.
Young people who nrc members Of
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-26
SAVE THE BEST.

There is one thing that we want to
impress upon the farmer readers Of
The Herald and that thing is that they
should not fail to save samples of the
best of all their products for exhibit
tion at the coming fair and elsewhere.
There is u great deal more to this
proposition this season than ordinnr-
lily for the reason that the year of
1911 promises, in almost tho entire
nation, to be year of short and in
ferior crops, the San Juan district
alone, Of all the surrounding country,
will be blessed with abundant crops.
A great many important agricultur-
al exhibitions will be held this sea-
son, the larger cities have nearly all
arranged for an exhibition OF this
class, and the advertising value of
good samples of the crops of La Plata
county will be enormous. Mag
nificent prizes are offered by the man
ayers of many of these exhibitions
and there is no reason to believe but
that Mt least some of these prizes will
be awarded to La Plata county farm
ers If proper exhibit is made.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-26

urge her to cooperate With HIN IN
learning the gamblers purpose. Tbs
woman Impressed him rs honest at
heart. in spite of her life and euviron-
ment; she WAS not one whom 4 swim
der could easily dupe into becoming
= tool.
Miss Maolairs." he began, d.
tsrminsd on his course, listen to me
for Just moment am"
There was rap at the door. The
eyes OF both turned that way. and
then Keith backed slowly into the
darkened corner beyond the window,
his right hand thrust into the pocket
Of his coat Miss Maclaire observed
the movement, her lips smiling, a red
flush on either choek. Then she
stepped across the room. and opened
the door. Framed against the black
background OF the hall. his dark. rath-
er handsome face clearly revealed a.
he fronted the window, his black, au-
daoicus eyes hxsd appreciatingly upon
tho lady, stood "Blaok Bart" Hawley.
He saw no one but her, realized no
other presence, had no thought except
to make good impression. He was
facing beautiful woman. whom hs
sought to use, and he bowed low, hat
in hand
Miss Maclaire," he said, pleasantly,
Il trust you viii pardon all that haH
occurred between US. and permit me-
to explain"
Il do not understand" she re-
piled. puzzled by these unexpected
words. There has nothing occurred
between us, am sure, which requires
explanation. Have we met before7"
The man smiled. Seeing the WON.
ans face In the shadows he was still
convinced she was the same he had
last parted with on the Salt Fork.
However, II she preferred 10 ignore all
that, and begin their relations anew, II
was greatly to his liking. It gave him
Insight into her character, and fresh
confidence that he could gain her w.
sistanes. Anyhow. he was ready
enough to play hcr game.
Let us assume not" Just the slight
est trace OF mockery In the tone, and
begin anew. At least. you will confess
the receipt OF my ietters-I am Bart
lett Hawley"
She cast a hslf-frightened glance to-
ward Keith. and the man, following
the direction OF her eyes. perceived
the presence OF the other. His right
leg went backward, his hand dropping
to the belt, his form stiffening erect
Keith's voice. low but clear in the
silence. seemed to out the air.
mot motion. Hawley! have you
covered"
oh. gentlemen, please don'tI"
Have no fear, Miss Maclnire: this
man and / will settle our difference
elsewhere, and not In your presence"
He stepped forth into the middle of
the room, revolver drawn. but hold
low at the hip. his watohful eyes
never deserting the gamblers face.
Back up against the wall, Hawley,"
he commanded Il hardly need to tell
you how | shoot, for we, at least, have
met before. Now, Pm going out, and
leave you to your interview with Miss
Maclaire. and wish you happiness
and success"
He moved across to tho opening,
keeping his face toward his adver-
sary; then backed out slowly, closed
the door with a snap. and sprans
aside TO avoid any possibility OF bull
let crashing after him. No sound oa
movement from within reached his
ears, however. and he walked silently
to the head OF the stairs
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Il suppose must, yet II seems very
peculiar" she replied, feeling con
vinced that he was gentleman, ana
troubled AZ to what she had best do.
Yet now that you have discovered
your mistake"
Il hope - take advantage Of the
opportunity" he broke In firmly,
leaning slightly forward May l ask
you = question:"
Il could hardly prevent It, and reai-
ly do not know that / have anything
to conceal"
Then will risk the efrort-do you
know man named HawleyY-Bart-
lett Hawleyf"
Her eyes did not faltsr. although
a red spot shot Into her cheeks, and
her lips pressed together.
No; that Is | have never met him. -
she acknowledged. Just little con-
fused But have received two lot
ters signed by that name. and rather
expected the gentleman would call
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-26
Ripple Pleads Guilty and Is Sentenced
to Reformatory

Andrew Ripple was taken into court
this morning and he entered a plea
of guilty to three counts, two of as
sault with intent to kill and one of
ccnspiring against the life of fellow
man. When Judge Pike had ques-
TONED Ruple, and assured himself that
the young fellow understood what he
was doing in pleading guilty, he gave
him sentence of from one to ten
years in the state reformatory on
each count and he will probably be Ia
ken, by the sheriff or one Of his depu-
ties, to that institution tomorrow
morning.
A reporter for The Herald called
at the Jail today and asked for per-
mission to see Ripple but the per-
mission was denied.
1t is talked on the streets that Da-
vid Truby has made himself scarce
and has left the country to avoid cap
ture. He is said to have remained
in the country near his home for sew
eral days after warrants were issued
for. his arrest but for some reason
he was not apprehended. If there
have been any more arrests made in
this case, or any new developments in
connection with the case, we are un-
able to say for the reason that the
officer to whom the reporter applied
for information refused to give it.
While not eensuring the officers for
their extreme reticence to talk for
publication we would merely mention
the fact that the same people who
read the papers, and depend upon
them for their information regarding
these matters OF public interest, are
the same people whose votes place
them in office and who pay their sal
aries and that such information as
the officers can consistently give out
should not be withheld from them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-26

from the traln-Miss Maclaire-and
want you TO give her the best room in
your old shebang"
The other looked at him doubtfully,
Hell, Bill, | don't know how I'm
going to do that" he acknowledged.
"She wrote in here to the boss for a
room; said she'd be along yesterday.
Well, she didn't show up, an so to-
night we let fellow have II. He's
up there now"
Well. he'll have to vamose-who
is he?"
Englishman-'Walter Spotteswood
Montgomery, consulting his book.
Hell of pompous duck: the boys
call him luke Montgomery
All right; send some one up to
nout his hrdshln out uYalx."
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-26
Mill To BE Built Al the Copper King
Mine

f. l.. Dodder of Omaha and C. H.
Mace Of Denver were outgoing pas
sengers on the eastern this morning
bound for Denver and points east. Mr..
Dodder is one Of the owners of the
Copper King properties, and returned
Wednesday night with Mr.. Mace and
Manager William Grafflin, from a Wis
it to the mine.
Mr.. Mace is mill man here to
look over the situation in regard to
the advantages Of putting up reduc-
tion works, and also as to the process
to be used. We understand that the
company will put up mill near the
May Day, go as to be near coal and
lime, and also convenient for shipping
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CHAPTER XXI.
An lnterrup,ed interview.

Miss Christie Maclaire, attired in a
soft lounging robe her luxuriant hair
wound simply about her head. forming
a decidedly attractive picture, gazsd
with manifest dissatisfaction on the
bare walls of her room. and then out
through the open window into the
comparative quiet street below. The
bartender at the Palace" directly
opposite, business being slack. was
leaning negligentiy In the doorway.
His rowing eyes caught the fair face
framed in the window, and he waved
his hand encoursgingly. Miss Chris
tics brown eyes stared across 1t him
In silent disgust, and then wandered
again about the room. her foot tapping
nelYQualx On ihA- rAx- QAEnaG
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$4,000 TO ENTERTAIN
JAPANESE ADMIRAL

WASHINGTON, d. c., June 23.--
The appropriations committee will
ask for ten thousand dollars to en-
tertain Admiral Togo Of Japan when
he comes here from the coronation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-26
PREACH. THEN PLAY BALL.

POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y, June %.
A new era in Sunday baseball may
have been marked by semi-profes-
sional game here Sunday when tho
Rev. j. w. Larkin, local pastor OPEN
ed the game with an address to the
crowd of a thousand.
Men, women and children stood in
the hot sun for nearly an hour and
heard him preach a sermon on prac-
teal religion to fit the needs Of the
masses.
One minute after the clergyman re-
tired, the umpire shouted "Play ball."
and the game was on.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-26

A mating process will be Used.
Mr.. Grafflin, the resident manager,
returned to the La Platas this morn
ing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-26

Superintendent Charles F. Wernsr
left for Ignacio this morning after =
few days in town on business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-26

Senator Lea Gives His Blood and
Saves Life Of Wife
WARRINGTON, June 22.--Mrs.
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Continued in next issue.)