davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington herald., 1911-04-30
PERSONS IN THE PLAY.

Miss Spring "a Pretty GirD. Jack
Frost "a Comical Boy). Old Winter
"a Decrepft Old MANI. Cold Breeze
a Sprightly Youth. Warm Zephyr
"a Fairylike Girl. Little johnny
Jump-Up Small Boy). Miss White
Rose a Pretty Girl. Boy Nouth
of fourteen). Girl (Miss of twelve).
trees. Dead leaves about ON the
ground. Hills and farmhouse in
distance. Clouds snowy white In
the sky.
- NTER Old Winter from right of
stage. crosses to center; pauses.
Old Winter: All. and now the end
~ Of my sojourn here is at hand.
feel 1t in the air. See yonder farm
house on the hills where even now q bit
Of green is coming where hitherto my
SHOWS had spread! (As he speaks Jack
Frost enters from left. Comes close to
Old WinterJ What, my sonny con-
slant companion! l have been seeking
you everywhere. We must be on our way
northward. l met Miss Springs advance
agent last evening as l sat on top yonder
highest hill He-Cold Breeze-came to
warn me that his little sweetheart, Warm
Zephyr, was in the valley Just south Of US,
and would reach here some time today.
Jack Frost: Aye, Sire, i. too. have been
conversing with those who are coming to
claim the land which has been ours these
many months past. I was lying snugiy
at the foot Of a tree when q voice spake
to me from beneath the dry leaves. Look
ing about me, ! beheld Little Johnny
Jump-Up. He said, 'Ah, good Jack Frost.
do" Here Jack Frost Is interrupted BY
the entrance Of Johnny-Jump-Up)
Johnny-Jump-Up: / asked you not to
touch me with your withering breath.
Master Jack. And You were very kind
and left me unmolested. And here am l,
following right in your path. But whom
have the pleasure OF meeting? pointing
towards Old Winter. who has sat down
on a stump)
Jack Frost: Well. and % you do not
know Old Winter7 Allow me to present
you. uohnny-Jump-Up advances to Old
Winter and offers to shake his hand. Old
Winter quickly puts his hand behind him.
Old Winter: No. no. bright youth. Dare
not to touch me. would wither you up
little son. But am glad to meet you.
Never before have dared to inger till
yo1 came forth. And-did you hear lit
Warm Zephyr's light step on The leaves
Yonder she comesi
Jack Frost: Aye. but In advance Of her
comes Cold Breeze. See him darting
hither and thither among the treesf He
II leading his adored sweetheart There
they come over the hill together-hs In
the leadi Points In the distanes while
speaking. Ola Winter and Johnny-J Jump
Up look in ths direction oe His pointing
nnger.)
Jack Frust-l shall hide away. I lihe
not those hsralds Of spring. They make
me Sod Jumps behind Q tree.l
Old Winter-I shah tarxy and spedk
With them. have net Cold Breese-
ones. long aga. But hsvs neysr befus
laid eyes on Warm Zephyr.
QEutsf Cold Breeee e1ossly folIowea b.
warn Zephyr. vhe rsnains . ssfs disr
taueo OIL
jslsayrjslp-up =. CO 1s,s.ss y; =,
The Washington herald., 1911-04-30
~

pardon. and contending: But. Mr.. Coos
man. Master Harper looked like a bloke.
Sure an he did. An 1 thought there'd
be big reward, SO 1 did"
you were in the right. since you mis-
took Harper for q house breaker" said
Mrs Goodman. "I can trust you In the
future, for you are q brave girl"
Yes, no bad man Il going to make .
haul while you are here" laughed Har-
per. But say, mamma, it's tough luck
to have to be arrested in ones own pam
try. Gee. I'll be half an hour late at
the party, though! It's twenty minutes
past eight. 1 must put on my flowing
beard and hat and be or"
Hope they won't run you in en-
route to the Smiths" laughed Mrs. Good
man. You'd better carry hat and whis-
kers In hand as you go on the street and
adjust them at the Smiths door,"
Harper acted on his mothers advice
and reached the party safely, where all
fell to guessing who he could be. And
not one guessed his identity till the end
Of the evening. Then they heard the
story of his strange arrest. And alf
agreed that Harper had enjoyed q most
peculiar experience.
"Such q dilemma" said Bessie. Being
shut up In your own pantry. Wasn't
there any cake and cheese to eat while
waiting for the policeman Then every
one laughed.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-30

know them false whiskers anywhere.
March,"
Harper now saw that he was in q d.
lemma. Hands up over his head. he
could rot drag on the hat and beard to
show the oficer who he really was. The
officer had commanded silence, and the
poor boy was afraid to speak.
But ut the door, and Just as Carry
was about to open 1t. It opened from the
outside and In stepped Mrs. Goodman.
She had no time to ask questions about
the strange scene transacting In her hall,
for before the policeman or Garry, or
even she could speak, Harper, all fear
now gone, had jerked OF hat and whis-
kers and was crying out: Mother. I've
been arrested for being in my masquer-
ade costume"
Well, of oil the surprised persons In the
world. that policeman and Garry were
the most surprised. Garry stood open
mouthed, not able to say a word. Mr.
Foley showed his revolver into his pocket
and tried to look unembarrassed. But his
face was crimson, and he looked like
creeping through the keyhole.
A few words from Harper and every
thing was explained. Then Mrs Good
man and Harper laughed heartily. But
the offlcer beat q hasty retreat after q
look meant to wither his victim, was
directed at Carry. He knew that on the
following day he'd be the butt Of his
fellow ofncers. Garry. humbly begging
The Washington herald., 1911-04-30
- DING to the masquerade party at
u Bessie Smith'sT'

~ DING to the masquerade party at
Ak Bessie Smith's"
1t was Jack Webster who asked
the question of Harper Goodman.
as the two boys ambled home~ard
from school.
"Sure," replied Harper. "wouldn't
miss 1t for anything. One always has
such 4 good time at the Smiths. Mr..
and Mrs. Smith know just how to make
the young folks enjoy themselves. And
Bessie is Just a dandy little hostess
Glad the party comes OF on Saturday
night, for I've got piles Of work to do
on my spring exams. And It's oit
hard to get up at six to study after
spending the previous evening making
merry. On Sunday morning l may ne
abed till half past eight. Mother always
allows me to have breakfast in my room
of Sundays. Then dress in jiny and
60 to Sunday school with Gladys and
Annie"
"Yes, Sundays a sort Of rest day for
me, too," said Jack. I'm glad the
party takes place Saturday night. But
what are you going to wear? I'm going
as a knight Of the Middle Ages"
Harper shook his head. I'm going to
surprise all you fellows" he laughed.
SQant tell even MdmIua dDOut hs &C..
up. I've got it about ready now. but
am doing without the aid Of anyone.
well. you can't disguise yourself so
that ! won't know you," declared Jack.
laughingly. Your broad shoulders and
football swing give you away.
That's to be proven" laughed Harper
Then the boys parted, each going to his
own home.
The evening of Bessie Smiths masquer-
ade party arrived, and all the young
folks of Bessie's set were full of antici-
patton. In many Of the homes there was
hurry and excitement. laughing and plan
ming. Girls were dressed to represent Morn
ing. Evening, Dawn. Midnight, Fairies
Mother Goose, Old Mother Hubbard.
Three Little Maids From School and
other characters too numerous to men
ton Boys came TO the party rs
Mephistopheles. Faust. Knights, Princes.
Kings. Clowns, Circus Riders, Lion
Tanners, Uncle Sam. Father Time, Life
and Death thand in hand) and other
The Washington herald., 1911-04-30

the door was flung open and q dark form
filed the doorway. Then Harper made out
the gleam Of something bright In his face.
1t was the muzzle Of a revolver. The dark
form was that Of a policeman. Garry.
arms akimbo. and look Of "Ah. my
man. ] got you" on her face, stood just
back Of the policeman
Up with your hands. and come out ~
The officer spoke sharply. authoritativeiy.
Harper obeyed. too dumbfounded to speak
at the moment. But once In the lighted
dining-room he smiled. for he thought
the policeman must recognize him. He
knew the officer well. for his beat took
In the block IN which Harper lived. and
Harper was in the habit Of passing .
few words with him Of q morning a. he
went to school.
Say, Mr.. Foley. don't you know mer'
asked Harper. just as the of1cer was
heading him towards the front hall.
Ask no questions, my feller." In
structed the officer. Go to the door As
tell you. Miss Garry, open the front
door for u.s."
Garry hastened to obey. saying As she
went: Say, Mr.. Foley, II there hap
pens to be u big reward. don't forgit it's
mine. And q nice share of it will 90 to
you fer maxim the arrest"
Sure. my GIRL" laughed Mr.. Foley. Il
think I've got a man we've been lookin'
for a long time. He's in disguise. I'd
The Washington herald., 1911-04-30
Harper Goodman and the Masquerade

mistress room on the second hoor. But
Mrs. Goodman had gone across the street
to inquire about a neighbor's sick child.
She knew that Harper was preparing to
20 to the masquerade party, and that
she decided to make the few minutes
neighborly call, returning In time to see
her son OF. But she found the child
very Ill and was waiting with the mother
until the doctor should come. Conse-
Quently the housemaid looked into .
tenantless room. Horror was on the
girls face, when she realised that she
was alone In the big house. and q bur
slar-or something worse-at the back
door. Mr.. Goodman was out Of town
on business and Gladys and Annie were
staying over night with their grsndpar-
ents at the outskirts Of the city. The
housemaid thought Harper already gone
to the party and had no suspicion what.
ever, of his being the person at the
back door.
For a moment the maid thought the
matter over. She was Q big. strong Irish
girl. able to hold her own in physical
strength against q man. And she knew
her own powers, too. So she thought and
said half aloud: I'm do II. begorra. There
may be q reward fer him. An money
ain't a bad thing to have. I'll send it to
the aud folks In Ireland"
Then she went below.
She decided on the butleE:s pantry, II
being without an outside door or window.
The door leading from the pantry into
the dining-room she locked, putting the
key into her pocket. The door leading
into the kitchen she left open, the key on
the kitchen side. Then she opened the
outside kitchen door and saw that her
man was still there. Mrs. Goodman says
please to step into the dining room" she
announced to Harper.
Thanks. num-" replied Harper. smil-
ing to himself. for he was pleased to
rcto that Carry-the maid-d'd not guess
The Washington herald., 1911-04-30

Frost. who rushes from behind the tree
and joins Old Winter. secretinS himself
behind him.)
Old Winter-Tbank you. beautiful warm
Zephyr. I may be one Of the great pow
ers Of the world. but you. in all your gen.
tleness, could rob me OF my power. were
! to allow you to enter my domain. Ah.
little do you know, sweet child Of spring.
how weak l would be in your haEds. So.
knowing the powers of you and OF your
young friends. Miss White Rose, Master
Johnny -Jump-Up and others Of Miss
Springs family, ! shall have to depart.
Farewell. dear ones. Come. my son. Be
obedient and follow me.
Jack Frost-But I would tarry q bit.
Sire and hear the footsteps Of yonder
approaching Miss White Rose. She's the
beauty of the Garden Of Flowers. l
should love to get a glimpse Of her face.
Old winter-And blight herf All, you
bad fellow. Take that! (Old Winter quick
" seizes Jack Frost and gives him q
spanking. holding his wiggling form
across his knee. himself sitting on the
stump.)
Jack Frost getting to his feet and rub
bing himself where the heavy hand Of
Old Winter played 30 briskly)-Ah. Sire
you can spank like an ordinary mother.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-30

chill me through and through. Why must
You always come just as l have got out
Of bed7 You should accompany Old Win
ter and Jack Frost on their way to the
North.
Cold Breeze-l love Warm Zephyr, and
am loath to depart from where she stops.
See her-how beautiful.
Warm Zephyr. Npeaking to Johnny
Jump Up)-Fear not Cold Breeze. my
pretty fellow. He does NO harm to your
kind. Why, Miss White Rose Is quite
fond Of him. She declares that were 1t
not for his occasional coming, she'd die
Of overhead She says that the sun and
l are very good friends, but that she
loves 4 little change in temperature once
X a while. And she ought to know what
Is good for one
Johnny Up-Ah. Miss White Rose
is the Princess Of the Woods. II she
loves you, Cold Breeze. shall make you
my friend also.
Old Winter-speak Of an angel and
you'll hear the futter of her wings
There comes Miss White Rose. through
yon valley. And now I must be or
dare not stop to speak with her. I'd rob
her Of her rare beauty. Starts to de-
part. Jack Frost remains hiding behind
the tree. Old Winter looks about for
The Washington herald., 1911-04-30

who be was. "Jest pass through the pan.
try. SIR" instructed Garry. very respect
fully. pointing the way.
Unsuspecting. Harper went a. bid. and
Just at the moment whed he put his hand
on the knob Of the door leading into the
dining-room ito ind II locked Garry shut
the kitchen door behind him with q bang.
md turned the key. There you are, you
Their, she called out to Harper. And
the surprised fellow heard her stamping
hurriedly out Of the kitchen. Then
he heard her bang the street door be-
hind her. At hrst Harper smiled:
she thinks I'm a tough character"
he mused. Then, finding himself
locked In the buffers pantry. he began
calling loudly to his mother. He did not
know that she bad gone across the street.
In vain did Harper call. No one re-
sponded. Presently. being tired out. he
decided to wait. But 1t was not long be-
fore he heard the street door open into
the hall. Then footsteps came on to the
dining room. There were two persons
walking. Harper could make that out.
But neither was his mother. He could
make out her light step among many
others. But he was not long kept in sus.
pense The key turned In the door-lock:
The Washington herald., 1911-04-30

characters, humorous, historic and en-
blematic.
The time set for the party was 8
o'clock sharp. and 1t was to last two and
a half hours This would give the
young folks (all boys and girls In their
teens) plenty Of time to reach home De-
fore eleven, the hour when they must
be abed.
As has been said Of them, Mr.--and
Mrs. Smith were royal entertainers OF
young people and their pretty and witty
15year-old Bessie was quite as hospitable
and gracious as were her parents. The
guests arrived punctually and q whis-
pered hub-bub filed the spacious rooms.
All were masked and each was trying
to hide his or her identity, thus they
held their voices In whispers or talked In
a high falsetto key.
Harper Goodman was q trife late get
ting ready for the party. He dressed
in the barn in the rear Of his own
home. He was anxious to try his dis
guise on his mother first. and II she
failed to recognize him, he would then
hurry on to the party. Kaviug COM
pleted his masquerade toilet-which was
that of a tramp-he went to the kitchen
door and knocked. He did not wear q
false face, for makeup" a full wreath
of struggling whiskers 30 disguised him
that he would not have recognized him.
self on looking in the mirror. He had
blackened his eyebrows. giving to his
countenance q dogged, heavy look. The
rough black beard covered most Of his
lower face, while a slouch hat, drawn
well down. shaded the upper part.
The housemaid opened the door in re-
sponse to Harper's rap. and on behold
ing the suspicious-looking character there
did not invite him in. On the contrary,
she pushed the door almost shut in his
face, peeping out through the crack at
him.
I'D like to speak with Mrs. Goodman"
said Harper, speaking in his natural
voice.
"I'n tell her," responded the maid.
Then she banged the door In Harper's
face, turned the kew and rushed to her
The Washington herald., 1911-04-30

resent a huge icicle. the two hurry OF
the stage at left)
Johnny Jump-Up ito Warm Zephyr)-
Come near me, pretty maid. l love your
warm breath. Master Cold Breeze chills
me and makes my head shake.
Cold Breeze-Then I'll scramble to the
top of the tree. for I do not wish to
make myself disagreeable. Climbs into
the tree top.)
Warm Zephyr-Ah. friend. you look nne
up there. How you make the limbs Quiver.
But they like a chill touch. for they are
hardy. CThen she turns to Johnny Jump
UpJ Aren't you out rather early. my
good fellow? l thought you waited till
Miss Spring came to touch with her hand
the covers Of your bed?
Johnny y-Jump-Up: / am one of Miss
Merry Springs heralds. When l came out
of the ground and whispered to all Liv-
The Washington herald., 1911-04-30

reach center Of stage. Then Merry
Spring steps into middle Of stage-front).
Miss Spring: Well. well. and here the
trees are budding. All. and you, my
early harbinger. are here. addressing
Johnny-Jump-Up Up).
Johnny-JumpUp: advances to bow
low before Miss Spring.. am your
humble servant. Miss Merry Spring. You
are the goddess Of this season Of the
year-noblest season Of the four.
White Rose: (Also advancing). Allow
me to present myself. Miss Spring. I
am your dutiful flower. Without you.
could not exist.
Warm Zephyr: All, glorious Goddess
Of Spring! Let me be your obedient
companion. and blow at your bidding.
Miss Spring: Smiling and waving a
wand. love you -all-whits Rose.
Warm Zephyr, Johnny-Jump-Up. Tnkes
the hand Of each). And We are each q
part Of the other. for we-al together
make the season for which I am named.
And-here are our closest friends-ths
Boy and the Girl. (Boy and Girl step
forward and join hands with the others.
All dance round In . circle, singing loud
D.
sONG.<
Oh. we are the spirits Of Wood and Hill:
OF the flowers, the breeze and the
dew.
We bring to the earth only Peace and
Good VIII;
We are loved by the Faithful and
True.
tan cense singing. and pair on In
couples. Miss Spring walks with Warm
Zephyr. Boy and Girl follow. White
Rose walks with Johnny -Jump-Up. As
they exit from back Of stage. tripping
lightly, Cold Breeze drops to the ground.
looking after them).
Cold Breeze: Well, wen. that was q
cool leavetaking. But I'm q cool fellow,
and they treat me accordingly. Guess I'll
ny over to the mountains and tary .
while. Buff they get too independent.
III come back to tingie their noses and
toeses. Exit merrtly ~ curtain goes
down..
Che End)
The Washington herald., 1911-04-30

II EAR the happy children
l. i singl
Oh, it is the First of May!
And in frocks and ribbons bright
Dance they round the May-pole
gay.
TIL Queen O May is pretty Tess;
All the children love her so!
And they sing her praises loud
AS around the pole they go.
Wreaths of flowers bind their
Flowers plucked from meadows
green;
And happier, gayer band
Than this one has neer been
seen.
As the years roll swiftly by,
Always on the First of May
Will these little ones recall
The happiness of this bright
day.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-30

can't yeus Ges-whix, but I'd hate TO -
SPANKED every day-as some boys get It.
But-Iu follow. - never mind about any
more hand-exerciss. Let 10 to the North
Pole where IN have tumble with the
polar bears.
Old winter-Now. yeus peak nks ny
eood son, Jack rroSl come. carry one
END Of my etafL I'm becoming weary-
here IN the atmosphers II sucA warmth
II Miss warm Zephyr smiles en N An
other moment I shau faise avay men
exhaustion. Cone. lsts hung neethvsr1
Oaek rr6ot, 1oldlng @ 60 ed of o.
W1atsr's Ileng sta&. uhaeh = 49, - -.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-30

him. warn Eephyr ssss their dilemma
and comes fefwnrdl
Warm xephyr-Dsaf Old winter. you
whom ] have nsvsf $50 befofs-tizough
/ know of yor wonderful works- y wish
to nlute yoa efo yo9 tithdraw. An hail
% yoa. trsat keeper Of the North Pols
and of the Se14h Pole. You are one Of
yVung go ] sAdal cha6o Hin iron b.
hin9 that 1eey asd < yeo NJ, 700 nay
eAaet3eo Nh - ~ oansAtino1. He's
elo!ng aWoy Roo yoe, Wbk116 u sonalp
The Washington herald., 1911-04-30

ing Thinss that Winter had takea
his son. Jack Frost and departed. they
all began to sigh and say: "Coms
hither. Merry Spring. Come hither. We
are waiting patiently for you And then
she comes. But-what sound Was tkatl
Turus- and looks toward the rieht,. An,
yondeF II Mis- white Roes. ehs comss
trlpplng saily to M Shall Ne greet hef.
Warn zephyrf Enter Miss Whit Reel.
Warm xaphyri I am delighfed % -
you again. You made suck = p1easant
call upon me- yesterday. -
- vAsss = CAD 1csase1 H -
The Washington herald., 1911-04-30

X FROG in a pond, ever soaking.
Z \ Developed mania for Joking.
Said he, I'm a wit,
There Is no doubt of It
Then laughed at his own silly croakinE
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-14
PACKARD COMPANY HAS
A FEW ORDERS AHEAD


The Packard Motor Car Go. has
$4,000. Geo worth OF orders piled up
Tor the 1912 season. The company
started In ON its 1912 season two
months ago and has been operating
night and day to ali orders Al pres-
ent 1000 men are employed in the
monster plant.
The commercial car branch Is
growing so rapidly thant work is being
rushed ON new buildings, which viii
practically triple the capacity Of the
Packard truck shops BY distributing
parts Of the work TO other portions
OF the plant the company has been
able TO produce three trucla; a 6ax
The increase In facilities viii give the
truck shops proper q normal capacity
or five trucks day. which Is needed
TO keel up With orders al the present
rate, The Packard motor truck busi-
ness for 1912 viii amount to $500,
Gee.
The company has also secured 129
pieces Of land surrounding the plant.
giving the company nearly a mile of
railroad frontage and providing plenty
Of room for future growth to the
north. The value Of the property Is
In the neighborhu0d Of scot, 900.
Though not officiaIy announced, Il
IL uAuSTslOOu lAttt. TINS Oulcl1lS or tho
company have plans aready r3fepared
for extensive additions on the new
property and facilities for manufac-
turing motor trucks on large scale.
The Packard Motor Car Go. now
owns Is acres or land aud tho floor
space OF the Packard shops. including
the new structures which are being
built, will be close 10 81 acres, The
new building will add 2s5 acres to the
total door space.
A second story Es being buiIt on the
service plant which tawes care OF the
lz,oJ0 Pacward cars IN daily use all
parts OF the country. Two new build
ings. 500 feet by 90 feet. are being
built for commercial truckA Al So
fsot addition Is also being made to
the foundry.
The market for high price ears 81
standard mark apparently SCENE 10
be brighter than ever.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-14
NEW TYPE or CAMP cAR
HAS HOTEL COMFORTS

All the comforts Of camp are asaehasiea
10 this car, which is prairie schooner
BODY mounted on a standard EHnkArd
80" chassis. The body ,sha Dnfit IN
the Packard shops, and is aspAcia1fy
adapted for Toughing IL In sparsAlv set
tied sections Of the fsr West
Touring car seata are used Ill 'front.'
The length Of the body back az the
drsvers seat Il SIX feet, ana the eide
seat1 are easily convertible frlfn buyaxs.
side and rear curtains with s winds
shield IN front make up an entirely en-
closed body. but the forward naxk 81
the goof Il mxda TO fold back 80 snaf
We drlver and = companion fuav be
In the open sunshine
Inexa - q storage room beneath
the nius ssats, ana an extra luggage
bog II hung from the floor uf the bodv.
ms camping equipment inclndes fsns,
Arizona cafnp CRATE, canvas VvAtar
buckets, self cooling water baes. roo6
bars, atr-fikht tin cans, flresasz cook
e, Axes. Ianterna, cooking uksnssls ana
dishen Is -.
Henry =. Joy. president Of ne pEek-
ARA Motor Car Company, who hWn fad
fariea experience IA oanip life out
West DESIGNED tfis car as 4 nueanstfon
70 Bportspaen who wish to "a Eartfnw
and remain independent or hoknle
poSs can hn carried ara ssr1x4a6ots n
ssaAdp for a food stspDiy 10 ins4 ssverni
weeks u naneaeMry Mr.. yor xt5gf fE,fs
faii. ~ ss''' -.
T'hArh kfs Recommendations 9aT fssir
rAfsons N tiSe front end as.z ~ ina
side seats afe occupied tlsS ezf NsIl
csTrx I'VE ar Hix moro,