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The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30

pass up io him. for further considera-
ton. AZ the Belasco, the run of the
ouerings rs usually hopeless many
or them coming from the m ost illit-
crate sources; while out of the thou
sands OF. scripts sent to Mr. Harris
every year ne has never found one
worthy 81 production. The plays he
mas STAGED have come to him from
people ne already knew. and this
supply rs so small that Robert Eide
son ma peen Forced 10 write one for
hlmseh. adapting IL from a novel. And
yet all the leading theaters now main
tain play bureau, and examine
everything that Is offered. in the per
sistent hope of finding another paid
en- Days
sand. That more people write plays
than. read them, and am taking into
account The paid readers to whom
these thousands. of amateur efforts
are delivered day after day. For.
even ~ you are paid for doing So II
~ OF small use to wade through one
OF two hundred pages of drivel with
perhaps fifteen scenes and forty parts.
curSory glance will tell YOU more
OF tho impracticability Of a play than
OF q book manuscript. as the stage
has more limitations than the printing
press.
Although. on the face Of it. play
writing seems infinitely more simple
Nsi~At SF'1 =. the task Is far
and away more difiicult-more diff
cult today even than il was in Shakes
peare's time. when the dramatist was
permitted 20 change the scene as Of
Z Zen 49, he liked. for the very good
reas on that there wasn't any scenery
20 lee shifted. Now you are restricted
TO four acts, as rule; and if YOU re-
QuirS change Of set in any one of
them, you diminish the chances Of
your plays acceptance by that much.
! Thus you are obliged TO make 1t seem
reasonable that your characters will
be IN only four different places
throughout the entire action of the
piece
Again. IN a story destined for print
your flow Of thought is not being con
stantiy interrupted by the exigencies
OF looking after stage business. For
instance you send the servant after
letter or newspaper. In a play
you must remember 10 calculate about
the time 4 would take him to find it,
and then make a break in your main
thread 10 bring him back on the scene
and sci down a-feY words Of dialogue
10 mark the close OF the incident
Meanwhile. YOU may have forgotten
the brilliant idea that had suggested
itself &C. YOU for the next speech.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30
VEIL CASE.

A veil case for a quarter! It sounds
impossible. doesn't it? But this is
how II is done:
Get half yard of colored and half
a yard of cream mercerized fabric of
some sort, a spool of thread to match
the colored material, a ball of cream
colored crochet yarn and quar-
ter of = yard of cottoug waading and
half dozen small buttons.
Cut two pieces of the colored goods,
each Sx1S inches: on enc piece en-
brolder the word Wells with The Gro
Chef yarn. Around the other piece
pleat .. frill one inch wide, ami Join
il down one long siGs 20 the embroid-
cred part.
Now cut the cream-coloned fabric
16x14 inches, lay the wadding on the
wrong side and stitch in two direc-
tons, to give the effect of quilting,
with the colored >cottoR. Hem this to
the colored material all around and
fold across the middle.
For the rollers take piece of stiff
paper or thin cardboard thirteen
inches long by one wide. ana cover it
with stitched material Work o loop
at each end with yarn o. button the
case; cover the buttons 18th the col
ored goods and sew ON rhree az each
end two inches apart
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30
TAOROUGHBREDS
BRINGS GOOD SUM

WASHINGTON, D. c.. SpeciaI
Inc largest single purchase of cham
pion thoroughbred horses ever made
III virginia took place at Warrenton
yesterday, when six blooded steeds
were sold for the use of army ON
GERS for SlO.50O- Three of the horses
brought $4,000 each. while the re-
naming three brought $1,000 each.
veteran horsemen do not recall a deal
where horse flesh has brought such
fine horses u
The six mounts acquired will be en-
tered In the name Of the War De
psrtment in the great International
Horse Show to be held at Olympia
London, in June. This show will brinp
together not only the best breeds on
the British turf. but thoroughbreds
from all over the world
colonel Charles G.. Treat, Major
henry t. Allen and Captain NJ. 7
aenry' representing the War Depart
ment, went to Warrenton Yesterday
TO complete the purchase They were
accompanied by John +. Calvin and
Elliott Calvin. Of New York. repre-
senting the syndicate recently organ
lzed 10 provide thoroughbred mounts
Tor the army. They were enthusia site
over the qualities of the six mounts
Inc three $4,000 animals are Tim
oerlost, purchased OF Mrs. c. r
Tompkins; Justine. until yesterday
the property Of DIR. Sewers. and an
other horse secured from RedFer
Bailey: The $500 enquiries are VIII
liam SINNERS Hilltop. E. S. Cooper's
Iampico and third which was own
ed by Richard Wallach. These horses
all owned by Warrenton horse fan
ciers~ have national reputation. They
nave been shown in all parts of the
United States and have always been
among the prize-winners. They were
particularly well known on the Vir-
gtnia circuit.
These animals Will be taken to Fort
Myer today and will be put in train
ing at once for the big meeting across
the water In June. Mr.. Wanach has
oeen delegated to secure FIVE more
mounts 10 De part of Uncle Sans
representation in the London show
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30
COURT ALLOWS
WRIT OF ERROR
WRIT OF ERROR ALLOWED JES-
SIZE, CONVICTED OF STAY
ING ''TREATER"

RI CHI MOND, VA. SpeciaI
Sonn II. Jessie. the Roanoke hotel
keeper. convicted of the murder of
DaTid FRANKLIN Marshall and SEN
fenced 10 twelve years in the peni-
Tertiary, still has a fighting chance TO
escape punishment
The Virginia Supreme Court TODAY
allowed the accused a writ OF error
whlch means that the appellate court
Is willing 20 look carefully into his
case, with the view OF detecting pos
slDle errors in the trial court.
Jessie was convicted at the January
term and until the matter IS finaIIT,
ueclded, he will be allowed to re-
main Ia jail. He is the proprietor of
lodging house called the '"riD Ton
hotel, and II is there that Marshall
met MS death some months ago.
Inc mans corpse was found in a
room and the wounds on the body
gave every evidence OF murder COM
mitted with some blunt instrunent
IN the course Of few days Jessie was
arrested on suspicion, and damaging
osl uence was given against him by
DeVia FRANKLIN Marshall, on the might
OK the homicide. invited Jessie and
bar bpt 70 tSke a drink with him IN a
up, the treater found he had no money
VI r a. any rate. didn't pay for the drinks
70 pay for his own drink-an indis-njtS1
wnlch Is alleged TO have incenssd him
jessie denied that he had been in anv
may ouenoed by the incident and also
SSuSnt 10 establish an abb proyinr
shhat ne was away from the hotel AZ
d dne Sirne the man presumably met his
The record shows tangled ske,n Of
circumstances which appaTentlv cra.Va
voupSs as to Jessie's guilt; at any rate
n nae, supreme Court sees enough in the
peuuon OF the accused to iustffv n IN
consenting TO a review OF the case
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30
PLANS MADE FOR
Worldwide PEACE

WASHINGTON. ID. g. Special
Ambassadors and ministers OF foreign
powers stationed in Washington are
discussing. the plans for an arbitra-
ton treaty between the United States,
Japan. France and Great. Britain.
proposed by President Taft and Sir
Edward Grey, and already tentative
ly accepted by France, which would,
If IL were inaugurated, result in I,
worldwide peace pact among the ma
tions and probably the limitation of
ornaments of every country which
maintains an army and a navy.
AS il is the iron-clad custom of am
basSadorS and ministers never to sub
NIT to interviews, or to publicly ex-
lress opinions on political matters,
direct expressions from the diplomats
concerning the peace pact is not OBJ
tainable here. but enough has been
learned to show that President Taft 8
plan for worldwide arbitration
treaty, the limitation of ornaments
and the future peace Of the nations. is
almost the sole topic OF converse ton
in the Washington legations and en-
bassieS, oVershadowing the Mexican
situation, in which interest has waneG.
Since Baron Uchida's visit to the
White House il has become known
that his conversation with President
Taft included. aside from the com
plications of the Mexican situation, an
animated discussion of the proposed
world peace federation, Whether the
Japanese Ambassador assured Presi-
dent Taft that his country favored
such a treaty is not known positively
but il is believed in diplomatic cir
cles here that Baron Uchida gave the
qualified assent of his government to
such a plan.
When Robert Bacon, Ambassador
to France. returns to that country he
will take with him, it is reported, a
draft Of the proposed treaty for sub
mission 10 the French foreign office.
1t is known that a draft of the treaty
is already in the foreign office IN
London. Baron Uchida has been given
a copy for submission to Toxic.
In diplomatic circles here talk OF
war between the Unired States and
Japana, founded on dispatches from
ST Petersburg, is discounted. Ii is
believed that Russia has been secret
ly causing such reports to he circu-
lated for sinister purposes OF her own
the principal object being to draw
away attention from her designs on
the Western provinces of China.
The general opinion here is that the
proposed worldwide arbitration viii
be announced within the next three
months, and should the extra congress
sional session last into the summer il
is entirely possible that the treaty
will be submitted to the Senate for
ratification at that session, probably
the latter part Of May.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30
Henderson
Point Streets,

pounds, but 1 rapidly ran down and
soon L weighed only 1875 pounds and
was nothing but skeleton. Unknown
TO the doctors. Doan's Kidney Pills
We're procured for me and soon after
starting their use, felt better Grad
ually ] improved until now 1 weigh
nearly 200 pounds and can do as good
days work as the average man"
Remember the. name-Doan's.
For sale by ali dealers, so cents a
box
rosteF-Mjlburn Co, Buffalo. n Y.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30
CREAM OF VEGETABLE SOUP.

Scrape and cut two small carrots
into slices and cook in a pint Of boil
ing water until nearly tender. Add one
cup of green peas, one sliced and par
boiled onion. one sliced potato and a
bit of bay leaf. cook one-half an hour
longer and press through a ricer.
Melt two tablespoons of bitter, blend
in one-auarter of cup of -four. add
slowly one quart Of rich milk and stir
and cook until smooth and creamy (:
then add the vegetable pulp and sea-
son with salt and pepper.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30
SHAKESPEARE LUCKY:
HAS FEW COMPETITORS

Some twenty thousand plays year
are received i'm manuscript form by,
the various theaters in New York
The New Theater gets an average of
fifteen a day; David Belasco, about
twenty, with nearly an equal number
for Henry Il. Harris. The reader at
the New Theater is rather more opti-
MYSTIC than the others, for he says
that among the fifteen his secretary
finds about three good enough I,
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30

Shrimp in ramekinS-Melt ona
tablespoonful Of butter. add one table
spool -four; when blended add one
tablespoon catsup. one tablesD0oa
cream, one cup soup stock, a dash q
salt, one saltspoon pepper, one table
spoon grated onion and the yolks OF
Two eggs; when cooked until smooth
stir In one pint OF shrimp: rin1o
shrimp before using: put the mixture
into ramekins and bake for five min
utes or until slightly Drowned. Serva
hot.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30
CVRRANT NFFlNS.

Mix and sift together two cups of
-four, one-half teaspoon of salt and
two teaspoons of baking powder Beat
the yolks of two eggs and one cup
of milk, two tablespoons of melted
butter. the prepared -four. one-halt
cup of currants dredged with -four,
and, last of all fold in the stiffly beat
EN- whites. Turn into hot buttered gem
pans and bake in a hot oven.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30
SIX PERSONS DEAD
IN THEATER FIRE

LILLE, FRANCE. Special. SIX
persons were burned TO death today in
a fire which destroyed a motion picture
theater
There were many women among the
spectators. Panic followed the out
break Of fire and in the rush for exits
many were knocked down and tram
pied upon. The authorities declared
that the fire was started by an ex-
plOsion of the bioscope machine.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30
FOR TIRED FEELING,
LACK OF ENERGY

and Impoverished condition of the
system, f B. B. will restore strength
and vitality to normal condition.
Write Blood Balm Co, Atlanta, Ga,
for free samples and testimonials of
wonderful cures
1T Druggists s1.0O per bottle
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30
STRIPPING RECORD
HAS BEEN FOUND
ATLANTA, GA. Special

ATLANTA, Ga Special
containing e complete record of the
Edgar Stripping case from the time OF
his Indictment for the murder OF w. f.
Cornett, in Harris county. up TO his es-
cape from the Harris county jail. four
ly away in the archives OF the Supreme
Court and are ready to be called for by
the Prison Commission or the Cover
nor.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30
800 BOnus for Babies.

CHICAGO, Special = Senator Bcall,
the "Stork Mayor" OF Alton. has
aroused the interest OF Chicago wives
by his bill to give. bonus OF 500 for
each baby born within two years after
marriage. II goes double for twins and
three ways for trfplets. But II is not
retroactive.
In 1909 there were sO.6s6 births in
Chicago In nine months of last year
there were 1871. Twins. the statistics
show. come most frequently during the
summer months. Fifteen pairs were
born last June and fifteen during
July-$3,000 worth OF twins in two
months.
Twins also happen" in the spring
time with considerable frequency. The
other months of the year average about
a dozen a month.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30

One smart street hat shown has an
immense rolling brim of black Pan
anna with large white round crown
Fern foliage IN scarlet and new bIus
shades is among the trimming nov
elites
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30
RAKFD SPJCFD APPLES

Peel and core some tart apples and
fill the cavities with brown sugar.
put two whole cloves in each and dust
with powdered cinnamon Bake COW
cred In a moderate oven, Blasting frek
quently with hot water to which ~
been added one teaspoon Of but,
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30

Something new is the white serEs
walking skirt with which Is worn =
short natty jacket OF bright red serge
These will be popular for street, golf
and seashore use, 1t is stated.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30
FROM DEPTHS OF DESPAIR.
Wonderful Recovery From Almost
Fatal Kidney Trouble.

uht, augusta and
stanton, Va. says:
Every doctor IN
Staunton was called
In on my case and
all agreed that l
would never get
well. / was too weak
TO even turn over
and had to be- carried
everywhere l went.
Before / was taken
sick / weighed 22O
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30

Knicker-What is a swimming
hole?
Bocker-A body of water entirely
surrounded by boys.-Christian Reg
lister.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30

Among novelties shown for the hair
are 2-inch bands OF pearls WtGs
velvet ribbons ornamented with rhine
stones, gold or beads also are Offered.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30

An artistic trimming is a cluster e.
small tea roses with maize centers anA
long, thick rubber stems, SURROUNDED
by moss
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30
TO ADD n FLAVOR TO BAKED
POTATOES.

A variety may be secured by baking
potatoes with a slice of.bacon inside
The bacon Is put into ashole made By
an apple corer.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30

The storm did not clear away entife-
ly and Harriet realized that the lawn
danes which the Williamses were
holding in honor OF their first ami
yersary must be given indoors instead
OF on the lawn. So she donned her
prettiest frock. Harriet was never
on time for anything, and when she
arrived the dance was in full swing.
Mrs. Williams greeted her at the door.
You do look peachy, Harriet" said
her hostess. What have you been
doing to yourself? You are more love
ly than ever. Oh, the poor, poor men, -
ided Mrs. Williams, mockingly.
They stood together for moment
and the beaming face of Billy Burch
confronted them.
Mr.. Burch, this is Miss Lake" said
Mrs. Williams Il know you two will
get along immensely. Poor Billy was
hit in the hand today by some stray
Cling lunatic who thinks she can play
golf. But, barring his injured right
hand, he's the dearest man in the
world-except one"
At supper time Billy discovered a
coy corner in the conservatory where
they could "eat in peace without be-
ing interrupted by that married man,
Ralston," as he expressed it. Harriet
was eating salad and studying Billy
with her big, dreamy black eyes.
I Il wish Violet was here" Billy re-
marked as he tasted the salad.
Really, Mr.. Burch, 1 am sorry that
/ am not sufficient company"
Billy actually snickered, but Har-
riet was plainly in earnest, so Billy
explained:
You see, Violet is my colored cook
that j brought up with me from the
( Southland if she were here she could
taste this salad and then 90 home and
/ make better one. See?''
But, Mr.. Burch, I, too, have a con-
: fession TO make"
Spare me-" cried Billy, Il Will run
/ for Arthur if you wish father con-
/ fessor. He has listened to my sins
for years and really borne with them
( very leniently. 's
,arriet insisted.
4 want you to know that / am the
clumsy gawk the struggling lunatic
who hit your hand today"
Billy beamed.
That's not the. only place you hit,
/ he said. "That'll get well; but you
six chain one double in the sixth
! it is completely broken in two, Miss
Harriet, and only you can mend it,"
But, Mr. Burch"-- began Harriet.
"Oh. l know what you're going tC
say" interrupted Billy, but don't say
/ il yet. I'm in love and l know il
though l don't expect you to fall in
| love with a cripple on sight; but some
| day, Harriet he continued in softer
and more earnest tones, maybe yov
| can say yes
Harriet looked once more into his
| clear, honest eyes. She, too, was in
| love and she knew it.. He had none
! the best OF her there
Il haven't said no. have II" she
asked. And Billy felt that in time
| his heart would be mended.
! Young DOctor--Congratul3t me
old man. l am just preparing TO visit
/ my first patient
/ Young Lawyer--GOod. III so with
you Perhaps he hasn't made his Will
Boston Transcript.
Are you the editor?'
! Yes"
Il have here a novel OF mystery and
a spring poem. Which will you take p
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30

The opalescent blouse is one OF -tsas
newest and best Of the seasons fash
ions. Chiffon, gauze, marQuisette, and
silk muslin are the materials used To
develop an opalescent blouse
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30
A HINT TO WASHING CHINA

Washing soda should not be used
upon china, as II will take Off the gilt
Try clear hot water. but not hot
enough TO crack the china.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30
Wor,,ar's Department

one tablespoon OF lemon Juice and q
bit OF grated lemon rind.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30

Are you the editor?"
Yes"
Il have here a novel OF mystery and
a spring poem. Which will you take? ?"
Gimme the spring poem. "-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30

Young DOctor-Congratul me.
old man. I am just preparing TO visit
my first patient
Young Lawyer-Good! III go with
you. Perhaps he hasn't made his Will.
Boston Transcript.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-03-30

Many Irish lace bands -<ere<
shown AROUND crowns II
have been faced witk< Il I. s : =.
finished at Nha So = s -
roses and md II + s
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-02
Eat What You Will,
Food Makes Not Fat

II Is mistaken theory that food
makes fat II Is not the food you eat.
but the way Il IL digested. that makes
fat Your system produces digestive
juices that turn good foods into poor
flesh and fat Stop those Juices from
being made BY your body and you stop
making fat. The famous Marmoia pre-
scrlption, which has created 40 much
comment In our cities. hiss heen prepared
in tablet form for the convenience Of
those who do not desire to take the
liquid prescription. These little tablets
when they reach the stomach stop the
juices from working the wrong way They
renew those fluids and AZ once your food
gives your body just what II wants and
only what II needs. This IL the secret of
Aarmoia tablets They will reduce tho
fat that N now on your person at the
rate Of from ~ TO IS ounces a day, and
they will not cause you the least incon-
Venience or worry. You may eat early or
late. you may sit still or run about. Il
viii not make any difference Just put
when you 90 out to a dinner. After each
meal take one OF the Marmoia tablets
and rest assured that the meal will not
harm you or make you grow moro stout.
There will be no large wrinkles after your
fat has fled. Your skin will be smooth
and regular These liris tablets are
sold At every drug store. or II your
nnodesty will not permit you 10 ask for
them NJ your druggists. you may receive
a package from the makers. The Mar
moia Company, Ns Farmer Bidx.. De-
treit. Mich Tho price per large case Of
the harmoIa tablets 10 ~ cents
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-02
INDIGESTION, DYSPEPSIA, SOURNESS,
GAS AND STOMACH-HEADACHE co

II what you Just ate Is sonring on
your stomach. or lies like lump
of lead. refusing to digest or you
belch Gas and Eructate sour. undi-
gested food or have a feeling OF
Dizziness. Heartburn. Fuliness.
Nausea. had taste In mouth and
stomach headache--this Is Indiges-
tion.
A full case Of Papes Dlapepsin
costs only 50 cents and will thor
ougiy cure your out-oforder stOm-
ach and leave sufficient about the
house In case some one else in the
family may suffer from stomach
,roabie or Indigestion.
Ash your pharmacist to show you
the formula plainly printed on these
50-cent cases. then you viii under
stand why Dyspeptie trouble Of all
kinds must 10. and why they usu-
ally relieve sour. out-oforder stom.
achs or Indigestion in five minutes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-02
How 10 Stop s,rsphsnelne.
Rheumatism Advice
fsise- PROMINENT Derfsr'~ nr@f Prs
scriptian--Is Easily dised.

C~~~-~~-~~-~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~Nc-~~~-e4~-~ss~S
Oct one ounce ~ syrup ~ HsFratsa
rilin compound and one ounce - Taris
corn pound. Then get half pint ~ good
Whisky and pat tho other fwo in9res
dfrnts into q Tahe = fahirspounfGi ~
ibis mixture before zach meal and 81
bed time shake the bottle before us-
inn This 10 not nee In this eitr 81
many ~ the worst cases % <hsuma fisfu
snd back ache have been cured - a.
'u1nd results eanae the first day. Ans
druggist has these ingredients on hard
~ viii quickly set them from his whoie.
sale house Aty one ran rAis thsHne