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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-02-05
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BostoH's first playhouse, the Federal
Street Theatre. was opened 118 years
ago today and was well patronized
despite the fact that the "drammer"
was frowned upon by the best peo-
pie" of the Hub as tending not only
TO discourage industry and frugality,
but likewise greatly to increase i'm
morality, impiety. and contempt for
religion" Today is also the birthday
of Uncle Sans weather bureau at
Washington, which was established by
act of Con passed forty-two years
ago. after some opposition based on
religious grounds. The bureau now
has $50 stations operated by 900
weather sharps and assistant prophets.
The first postal telegraph system in
Great Britain commenced operations
forty years ago today. under the direc-
ton OF the Postmaster-General. Az
ter three years of government man
agement the number of messages in
creased from 100000 to 100000
annually, while last year the British
post office handled S7.000,0O0. The
arst of this year John Bull also took
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-17
When Son Leaves Home
BY WINIFRED BLACK.

for while and walk along the brink
Of the precipice. You'd hold your breath
If you could see him. but he'll learn,
he'll learn, and some day when he has
learned he'll come home and tell you
all about it.
And your faded face will look more
beautiful to him than all the faces he
has seen in all his foolish dreams, and
your tired voice will sound to him
like the music of all the angel choirs,
and he'll bring you a new gown and
make you buy new pair of pretty
shoes and he'll take you to town with
him to visit
He'll introduce you to all his pals,
and his voice will have a queer thrill
In it that will make the pals look up
when he says MY mother"
He'll take you to the theater and to
the park, and he'll show you the town
and laugh at your old fashioned ideas
very tenderly And he'll buy you
posy to wear in your little plain gown
and he'll show you the place where he
slept the time he got really down and
out and hadn't the price of a nights
lodging.
He'll take you to dine at the gay
restaurant you read about in the mag
azine articles on THE Real Bohemia"
and he'll let you hate all his enemies
and love all his friends and be sweet
to all his sweethearts. and then you'll
see that it was all worth while The
long struggle, the bitter anxieties the
cruel care-all worth while a thousand
times over, for he's man; the boy
of yours a man. And you, the little,
plain mother there at home, you are
the one who let him be a man, and
helped him every step along the road,
though he didn't know it and you didn't
either then.
Goodbye, son, the road is wide. See
how it winds along among the shadows
there. Hark, What are those strange
voices calling from the dark woods
along the way? Look! There's a rough
place. I don't see how you'll get over
it, but that's your affair, not mine.
I've walked the road, walked it in
sunshine and in storm, walked it with
bleeding feet and with a sore heart,
walked 1t when the stars sang together
FOR very joy
What thirsty road it is, and how
hungry you'll be sometimes; how ach-
ing with WEAKNESS But it's your road.
your own road-take it and walk it like
a man
No. there are no tears in my eyes.
See, I am smiling There's the open
road son-take 1t like a man.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-17

ment." That is what happens to thu
minds that have too much ociety, toe
little solitude Like leeches, they at
tach themselves TO others, devouring
mental substance OF those who permit
themselves to be leeched of time and
thoughts.
Those who talk too much think too
little. Those who spend too much time
in The company Of their fellows have
too little time to gather a new fund
Of thought and mental strength. New.
world changing ideas grow not in So
ciety, but solitude.
But not so far apart" the great
alienist continues that there is no sup
port and protection from the sun and
winds If you want to be humani-
tartan live in a world of persons. II
scholar live in a world Of ideas. For
strength comes from solitude and gem
tleness from society. In solitude we
gather our forces. In society we scat
ter them. And those souls that have
grown to their fullest stature have
learned through much heartache that
friends are a luxury, not a necessity.
The life that is best. the harmonious
one, Is that toward which the man
grown great in ministering to minds
diseased points the proximity that is
not too close. He would have man re-
main not always in society. nor yet
ever in solitude, but as a pendulum
that moves steadily through its arc be-
tween the two.
Solitude represents work society
recreation And each is better for the
other
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-17

Little DeNil DouDG'
Mrs. Darlington gave a swift glance at
her husband and from him to the decent
looking Mr. Bradford in his attitude of
submissive waiting; she seemed for a mo-
ment to see him through Anthony's eyes,
no longer as a thing of fear and menace
but as a surprising and ncongruous OBJ
ject in this room, gay with Powered
chintzes and the hundred trivial pretti-
nesses that survived from their school
girl days.
It was Mr.. Bradford who saved the sit
uation and extracted her from her diem
ma. He took a couple of meek steps for
ward
Il am sure am very much obliged to
YOU madam, for giving me this inter-
view" he said, respectfully Il feel that
can rely on YOU giving the help we
need, and for which you will find US not
ungrateful"
He raised his eyes for an instant and let
them rest on her face; hard and black
and glittering. like those Of a bird, they
seemed to her to convey a terrifying
threat The blood rushed 10 her face
her tongue stumbled a little when she
spoke
"I-indeed you must not rely upon me
for anything I shall do my best-but II
10 llIl RbHSlnle lOT me 10 promise
She hardly knew what she was saw
ing She was obsessed with the desire
to show the man definitely. once and for
all, that whatever he asked or threatened,
she refused 10 he coerced into attending
the meeting of which he had spoken In
stinctivey she moved near Anthony. as
though for protection. She was not CON
scious Of her action, but both men no
tced it, and Mr. Bradford smiled His
voice was smooth as silk when he an
swered:
'Ah. well, madam. your best Is sure
to be knd-and wise. Perhaps you will
write to us? Let me give you the ad-
dress"
He pulled out his notebook and took
card from it, not the business card
he had sent in by the maid but a blank
one, on which he added certain words.
| Edith was perfectly conscious Of what
he did, conscious also that her husband s
face betrayed what he was wont 10 call
AN itching dislike and suspicion Her
fingers closed cOnvulsively on the strip Of
pasteboard, she wondered If her face
grimaced as she strove to smile when she
bowed in dismissal-she TO whom smiles
/ came so easily, who was full OF the era
ciousness that Is the attribute of the
]
Darlington broke out characteristics1ly
almost before the door had closed behind
the man
who's your amazing visitor? What an
absolutely weird creature, di6r't know
YOU numbered any such among your &C
quaintance, Edith
His tore was bantering: he came over
beside her and put his arm over her
! shoulder, bending down and smoothing
out the sheet torn from a scribbling- book
in which he had penclled the telephone
message.
THE COMPOUNDED bell tangled as l was
passing through the hall, and as no one
seemed within earshot l went into the
stewards room and answered It Your
father ought really to keep a hall boy
II was as though he we're apologizing to
ser for having Inadvertently trespassed
on her privacy Edith. who knew avery
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-17
TODAY INSTALLlTENT.

Mr.. Levasseur anticipated that his re-
quest might if not surprise. perhaps en-
barrass you for the moment" he said
He is on that account anxious for US
to arrange an interview between you"
An interview? Impossible" cried Mrs
Darlington. with a sharp catch in her
breath. He is in prison, isn't he? /"
The solicitor paid no heed to her agita-
ton.
Impossible? BY no means" he re-
Piled imperturbaby I'VE have, as a
matter of fact. made arrangements for
an interview tomorrow morning at II
o'clock, knowing that in a matter of life
and death as this is. all other engage
ments would give way before it.
Edith harrington stared at him with
wide eyes like a creature brought to bay
The jaws Of the trap in which she was
caught We're merciless indeed; difficulties
confronted her wherever she looked
there was no way of pc. Even had
she wished 10 keep the appointment, and
the very thought of it was intoerable. it
would be utterly impossible. What excuse
could she make to Anthony Anthony.
who followed her about like a dog? Even
now the thought of her husband added to
her torture At any moment he might
return and If he found this man here
Indeed, l can keep no such appoint
ment," she said, in a desperate voice
You must tell Mr. Levasseur that his
request is beyond all reason. I assure
you that he has no claims upon me what
ever. Perhaps out Of pity, one might wish
but have NOT the means to carry out
any wish, however charitable
Mr. Bradford took up his hat and looked
at her stolidly; and from her to the pat
tern at the carpet of his feet
Mr. Levasseur,9 said he. presently, in
a low voice is in a position that it is
no exaggeration TO call desperate Do
you think it altogether wise to refuse the
request of a desperate MANI"
For the moment there was absolute ST.
lence in the room Mrs. Barrington's lips
formed words, but no sounds came from
them. She half rose from her chair, then
sank back with a sharp indrawing Of the
breath Her fear sharpened ears had
caught a sound. the touch of fingers upon
the door, which, as she loked toward il.
burst open noisily Anthony harrington
came quickly into the room. He was ex-
cited, for it seemed that he did not no.
tice the man in black standing stolidly by
the table, like a mute by the gravesde of
hope.
Hello. Eddie" he said You're want
ed on the telephone The deuce of an
odd message came across the wires for
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-17

~ slender, keen eyed man Of quiet
manner addressed several hun
dred physicians.
What he said was listened to with
earnest attention, for DR. Charles l.
Dana is eminent in his profession
Moreover. he is of that subtle branch
of the tree of therapeutics which deals
with its diseased mind
He believes a man or women has less
need to consider the dangers of occu-
patton than the manner of living dur
ing the unemployed hours
Discussing the forces that make for
sound nerves and clear brains, this
man who has been the arbter Of thou
sands of destinies, whose word has
opened the gates of hospitals for the
insane to permit persons to go free,
and whose verdict has closed those
gates upon many others. said
Man needs social life as much as he
needs air and food man is like Ger
tain trees, which do their best when
they are planted Just so far a;s-rt. Not
too close. for then the roots encroach
and rob each other of nourishment;
and not so far apart that there is no
support and protection from the sun
and wind"
These words by the apostle Of mental
soundness are as worthy of earnest
thought as the text of your favorite
minister's sermon last Sunday.
Recall the persons you know who
live too much alone Eccentric, aren't
they? Different from the average per
son? Prone to stubbornness and adj
dicted to exalting their own opinions
above those of their fellows But they
are sturdy folk. The roots of their
beliefs are deep On the other hi.7d
pass in fancys procession before you
those you know who live always in, the
hate to be alone" Poor, pulpy crea-
lures. most of them, spineless and
without mental resources.
Show me the man who wants con-
tinuous association with others. and I
will show you a man OF limited inteli-
gence and shallow character. The wom-
an whose life is one grand CAD after
the pleasures of the tea and card table
is not person to whom We would go
to unravel some tight knot in our own
affairs
The announcement recently that a
woman died from the exactions of her
social life caused no tears Of sympathy
to flow That was the first time ever
knew the news of a death to be re-
ceived in other than spirit Of solem-
nifty There came to every person who
read of 1t the conviction that life so
wasted was not worlds, nor even
neighborhoods loss Yet If we weigh
with Just scales the person who is un-
happy except when surrounded by faces
and within sound of voices. we must
concede that there is in him greater
kindness than is in his retiring broth
er. Weaker, he is more amiable.
DR.. Dana says; Man needs social
life as much as he needs air and food"
but he does not say he needs II as con-
stantly as air nor as regularly as food.
The inference is that he needs just
enough contact with other minds to
avoid morbidness, and not enough TO
cause him to lean upon others for his
ideas or his happiness
Not too close" he warns, Should
the human trees live. lest the roots en-
croach and rob each other of nourish-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-17
Advice to the
Lovelorn
FRANkNEss YOUR ONLY COURSE
By BEATRICE FAIRFAX.

nANNN Zoo fOOR ONEr COO RSE.
Dear Miss Fairfax:
I am twenty and in love with girl
of the same age am not ngaged to
her, but hope to be engaged s soon as
my salary will permit. This young lady
tells other girls she cares great deal
for me, but when | ask her to go to af-
fairs she always consents, but when We
get there she pays all her attention to
other men and forgets me She treats
me fine when we are alone. and that is
why I dislike to give her NJ, a it would
break my heart, and If would speak
to her it might hurt her feelings.
EMIL.
Don't put off a proposal till your sal
airy permits. She has no knowledge Of
your Intentions and you haven't the
right of monopoly or criticism In a
way, an engagement would give you
both. Ask her TO marry you. When
you have confessed a mutual love I am
sure she will lose the desire to f1irt with
others
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-17
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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-17
A Message

'Oh, we'll don't get miffed" Barring
ton loved to tease his wife, ard he was
rather surprised by the sharp note in
her voice. 1T has certainly something TO
DO with money-ill- gotten gains? Perhaps
you've been plunging on the turf? 1t has
a racing faVor-though hardly opposite "
His hand pressed on her shoulder as
she bent down to read the slip She felt
a culver run through him, he was laugh
ing Laughing! She wondered il she
could ever laugh again
"lt necessary-don't hesitate to act.
The TWO Thousand Guineas Is a perfectly
safe venture"
Edith Darlington drew in her breath
sharply There was something almost
diabolical in this message. coming at the
moment it did-hot on the very advent Of
the man who had come to-whatever he
might choose to call his mission-black-
mail her on Levasseurs behalf Who was
this third person in possession Of her Sc
cret? She had a strange physical sensa-
ton as Of a net drawn tightly around her.
so that its knotted hlaments cut into her
flesh
II haven't the ghost OF an idea wha
il means she said Anthony expected
her TO speak He was waiting for her
10 speak. Heaven knew it hardly mat
tered what she said 1T must have been
for you. Of course, she said 1T was for
yeu--you teaseH
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-17
THAT DEPENDS ON HIM.

Dear Miss Fairfax:
am a young lady 10 years old. and
two years ago I met a young man two
years older. A year ago was engaged
to him but as he could not make a
living my mother was against him. so
we parted Now he wishes to return to
me. and I still love him A B c.
In the year that has elapsed has he
shown himself better able to make a
living? Has his conduct been such as
to lessen your mothers objections?
She knows best, remember, always.
She is thinking solely of your interests.
Is he?
If you agree to renew the engage
ment against your mothers wishes,
am afraid you will be making a mis-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-17
. . 'The Gates of Silence 3 3
By Meta Slnmin@ Auhoy Of flushed Up

iniexion of his voice, knew that He was
piqued that twice within the moment. as
it were, he had stumbled on something
mysterious-who hated mystery
Yes wasn't he an appalling person ?"
She thrust the card into her pocket
What on earth do you think he was-an
undertaker's assistant?
He looked to me like a shady solic-
itor or solicitors clerk" said Barring
ton.
oh. good gracious. no." Ediths voice
was almost shril Nothing so grand
just the bother Of a little old acquaintance
of mine who has fallen on evil days and
wants help
She was like bird that flies farther
and farther from it's nest, hoping to d.
vert the attention of the wayfarer from
her nest and its secret How glbly the
lies came How astoundingly easy 1t was
to lie. The story seemed to rise up ready
made to her lips of the dressnaker who
had been lady's maid, had essayed mat
rimony. and, not warned by her failure
in that had further essayed business
And, Of course, she failed in business
as women almost invariably do" she
added
Poor little woman Darlington was
interested and kind We must help her,
darling Odd that she didn't come her
self Women have usually such pa
thetic belief in the power OF the personal
interview But to our muttons Look
here. madam. what does this mysterious
message mean? Have YOU been doing a
little hutter on Change on the strict
Q. T.. or WHAT"
Il Good gracious. no"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-17

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Ting Cincinnati, Detroit, Buffalo, Niaga-
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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-17
WAIT FIVE YEARS LONGER.

Dear Miss Fairfax.
charming lady who is twelve years
my senior. I have been sincerely in
terested in her for over two years. but
have been unable to express my feel
ings toward her. What should I do to
make her understand my position?
r. c. V.
1t is unfortunate that when love
comes to a boy Of nineteen it is love
for a woman twelve years his senior
Don't try to express your feelings. Wait
till you are of mature years, and I am
sure they will undergo a radical change
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-17

YOU. I scribbled 1t down, but can make
neither head nor tail of it"
He broke off abruptly, and glanced with
an expression of displeased surprise at
James Bradford. standing hat in hand.
by the table
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-17

IT HE evening gown in satin and
L crystals shown on the left is
carried out in a delightful shade
of natter blue. The slightly high
wasted skirt falls lust to the ground.
and the train is the same length
The center picture shows a demi-
toilet The citron- colored wolfe which
forms this elaborate design Is embel-
iished with two beautiful kinds of lace.
Heavy lace forms a panel to the skirt,
and is used on the corsage and sleeves.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-17
Do You Know
That.

What is perhaps the most extraor-
binary form in which the Bible has
ever been offered is an edition Of the
Scriptures in the language of Uganda.
The volume is of great length. but only
three inches in thickness and the same
width. A peculiar reason occasioned
the adoption of this form. In Central
Africa the white ants and other in
scots rapidly destroy books unless they
are we'll protected The representa-
tives Of the Church Missionary society
accordingly recommended to the Bible
society that it should issue this edition
in form that would At into Peek,
Frean & Co.'S tin biscuit boxes, which
are very popular in Uganda. This was
done, and the antproof tin box is lust
large enough to hold this Bible a small
Bible history, a hymnal, and a prayer
book.
Rats on incoming ships to a total Of
1913. and 2,13o in warehouses, were de-
stroyed recently in one month in the
port Of London; during the past eleven
years 106572 rats have been destroyed
by officers Of the port.
The tallest lighthouse on the British
coasts is the Skerryvore. off Argyll
shire. 1t is 14O feet high and con-
tains 1908 tons of masonry.
For those subscribers VINO DO not
wish to be at the beck and call on
every one there exists in Paris a Sc
cret telephone register
Cotton is now grown extensively in
Africa
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-17

Continued Tomorrow.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-17

graceful train.
The three-decker skirt, the train and
the revers are all embroidered in a
deep -toned citron floss in a scallop
pattern -Four large fligree buttons
decorate the waist band
A pleasing effect in black and white
is shown in the right picture. Black
liberty satin is used for the skirt Of
this evening dress, which is cut to give
the fashionable diagonal effect Pearl
encrusted black tulle trims the skirt.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-17
The Harmonious Life
BY ADA PATTERSON.

a T Atlantic City the other day a
~ slender, keen eyed man of quiet
manner addressed several hun
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TUESDAY EVENING, DEC. 81, 1912
Alton Packard
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From the standpoint of
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They are either leaning
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