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assured Mrs. Warren, going into the hall to greet her husband and to help him off with his top coat.
 Did you meet with any success, Papa?" she asked, as MT. Warren kissed her.
 Come in and I'll tell you, Mamma" !" he replied, leading the way into the sitting-room where Ethel pretended to be deeply engrossed in her lessons. She looked up brightly and said in comrade fashion: Hello, Dad! Cold out?''
 "A good deal of snap in the air" replied MT. Warren. Its going to be an early winter, fear.'
 Then the three sat round the cor dial fire, Ethel laying aside her work for the time being to listen to what her father had to say. MT. Warren had been engaged on a matter of busi- ness that evening, trying to sell some land in a south western state to land agent who was buying for an eastern syndicate. The land was some MT. Warren had bought many years ago, hoping to realize something out of it, but 1t was in the drouth belt and crops had failed every year since MT. War ren had come into possession of it. So he had advertised the land--a hun
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later he came back to the house again. smelt about the door, ran off to the front yard and smelt about the hitch ing post. Then he raised his old head and looked longingly homewards. His eyes roved the long road which could be seen as straight as a B-line for six or seven miles. Not an object of any kind darkened it. Rover turned about and ran quickly back to the stable. nosing at the stall where Kate had been fed
 Nancy seeing the peculiar manoeu- vers of Rover, dropped a wet garment into the boiler and went to the stable to see what was the matter. Kate was not there. Evidently she had not been well-tied and had gotten loose and gone rambling off. weakness of Rates, as Nancy knew.
 We'll" That was all Nancy said. Then she went into the house and told Mrs. Turner about the disappear ance of Kate. Mrs. Turner hurriedly 'phoned to the Langdon's ranch, tell ing Mrs. .Langdon about 1t. Mrs
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declared MT. Warren. speaking to his wife as they went to the kitchen You're as full of hope as young girl-and twice as sympathetic and a thousand times more helpful
 The following day MT. Warren again saw the land agent, but noth- ing came of it. The fellow had made his offer the night before and would not alter it. So he left town and MT. Warren remained owner of the land in the drouth belt where the poor farmer who rented 1t made the barest living. with only the taxes to spare for the owner.
 A week went by and the Warren's tried keeping cheerful faces before
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along and eat your meat and tater. You're the craziest old houn' dog l ever saw-keeping like a shadow be- side that pony all the time. Come long. old ninny."
 Mrs. Turner laughed at Nancy's talking to Rover. just as though he could understand her. Then she ad- ded her own voice to Nancys. and Rover. seeming to understand her language better than he did Nancy's abuse of him. got up, wagged his tail and followed the two women into the kitchen, where a pan of leftover food from dinner was served to him.
 While Rover was eating, Mrs. Tur- her went upstairs to take her after dinner nap. and told Nancy to let Rover out as soon as he had finished his meal. But Nancy. being very busy with some washing in the 1aun- dry. which was several feet from the main house, did not remember her Mistress instructions concerning Ro- yer. and it was not til an hour later. when she was reminded of Rover by his whining piteously to get out. that she dropped her work and ran to open the kitchen door,
 Rover gave her an accusing look, as much as to say: You held me prisoner here when should have been at the stable on duty" and then he ran off to the stable. But a few moments
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poor Dickens was put upon the rack.
 Doubtless after that the novelist kept his doors locked against 'so- cial intruders."
 The following incident is quoted from a letter written at that time by a lady who had the pleasure of meet ing Dickens at a reception given to him at some city where he lectured. Only part of the letter is given here:
 This is one of the things which make me feel as though I should cry of modification. Chapman's invita- tion to Mir. Dickens was the funniest:
 Mir. Dickens. will you dine with me?'
 "T am very sorry. I am engaged
 twill you sup with me2'
 "'I am very sorry. sir, am en- gagged
 "'Will you lunch with me?'
 "T am engaged
 "'Will you breakfast with me?'
 "T am engaged
 "'Well, will you sleep with me?'
 "'Thank you. with pleasure. Moth ing could gratify me more than an invitation to sleep.'"
 It Is said that Charles Dickens was so tormented by callers that he was often obliged to register at one hotel and sleep at another. for they woule call at all hours of the day and righf. One admiring lady sent him several notes, begging to be allowed to call, and when she received no replies 10 the last notes she went in person, tapped at his door and handed his man servant the note, saying, T shall remain here till MT. Dickens says yes or mo-"
 Mr. Dickens said very positive mo" and the lady departed, very much outraged by "his insulting man. ners."
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 Qe nionabie.
 Say, what's the matter with our slf riding down to the mill?" asked kfn "It's great day-cool and fr acing. Fanny's pony is in good frim and my old Andy Jackson was yer in better shape for five-mile zoee."
 It's all right so far as I'm con- ( ned" replied Fanny. T haven't a good ride since the cold snap set ir Can you go, Jack ?"
 I was just thinking" said Jack.
 at I've already given Kate long a this morning. If you have a h ,e to spare mel might leave Kate to rest. What do you say to my 4 lg that bucking Wild Bill?"
 fou're not afraid of him?" asked Abe.
 I'll stick closer to him than a brother" smiled Jack. T can ride any animal a saddles on.
 So the ride osthe mill which was five miles distant on large river, was arranged for and soon the three were galloping off down the long hillside. chatting and laughing merrily. Mrs. Turner stood watching the riders. smiling after them. She admired the pluck of Jack in riding Wild Bill. a very fractious horse that was usually ridden by one of the herders on the ranch. but tabooed by the members
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wards his own home.
 As Jack was nearing tho turn off road which led to his own home, he saw a dark object just little way ahead of him. "I do believe 1t is Kate" he muttered. "And-if there isn't smaller creature right beside herl On my word, 1t is Revert He tapped his whip against the side of Wild Bill and galloped sup beside the animals he had made out in the road, and to his pleasure saw both Kate and Rover. And most remarkable of all, Rover was leading Kate homeward by hold ing the end of the halter in his mouth. And Kate, seeming 10 know that she must obey and go wherever Rover led her. was ambling along without any objection.
 You blessed old dogl" said Jack. And he dismounted and patted Rover on the head. "Others might fail to find Kate but you were Johnny on the spot, all right. all right. You de- serve gold medal hung to your col- lar for that, old doggie"
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each other, but there were three heavy hearts. Mrs. Warren's sole care was her husband and daughter. MT. War rens great anxiety was on account of his ever-cheerful and hopeful wife and devoted daughter. Ethels worry was first on account of her beloved parents and second on account of her seemingly blasted hopes for college. in the coming autumn. But to each other the three seemed cheerful and full of hope.
 At the end of the week, and as the Warrens were sitting down to supper, telegram arrived for MT. Warren. He opened and read it. A happy light came into his eyes, he smiled like one saved from ruin. He looked at his wife. then at his daughter. his mouth twitehing and moisture coming on his eye lashes. Read it aloud, dear" he said, handing the piece of yellow paper to Mrs. Warren. She took it and read; Struck oil on land Big flow. Come at once. Many companies wanting to negotiate for it.--Robert Wright"
 Mrs. Warren calmly got up and put her arms around her husbands neck.
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Biographical Sketch of Dolly Madison

AN big North Carolina planta-
 tion was born, May 20. 1772, V Dolly Madison. Her maiden name was Payne. and her grand father. John Payne. had settled on the James River in Virginia many years before Dolly's birth. He had given to his beloved son, John Payne. Jr, the plantation of broad acres in North Carolina. where was born the little daughter who was destined to play an enviable part in the social life of the United States.
 Dolly was not a beautiful child, but winsome and of happy disposi- ton. She was brought up very strict, for both her parents were Quakers Nevertheless. the mother seemed to have clung to a few of the vanities of her sex, for she knitted long yarn mittens for her little daughter to wear in the house, and even when attend ing school Dolly continued to wear the long yarn mittens. This was for tbe purpose of keeping her hands white and soft. something that the girls and women of that day coveted very much. Also did the little Dolly wear long, dark gingham sunbon- net, pulled well over her face and sewed on through her smooth plaits of hair at the back for fear she might forget herself and pull off the bon net In the excitement of play or the heat of the schoolroom. And so it was that Dolly Payne grew up to pos sess a marvellous complexion and very dainty, soft hands. of which she was justly proud.
 But her dainty hands were never afraid of work and gloved and bon neted she did all the things that girls of her day were called upon to do.
 When Dolly was fourteen her par ents sold their plantation and moved to Philadelphia. MT. Payne. always a disseminated man, did not believe in slavery. so he set his slaves free af- ter selling the plantation. Several of his oldest slaves loved him and his wife and children so well that they would not leave them. and went with the family to Philadelphia.
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ished my college course, and maybe set myself up in some profession. But-dreams are like mist--they van ish when cold facts stare them in the face. So, Mamma, dear. you see why sit here, Idle, when I should be get ting my lessons for tomorrow. My mind is so full of these worries that can't study
 Just then MT. warren's footsteps were heard at the door and Ethel whispered quickly to her mother: Not word of this to Papa. Bless his dear heart, he's got enough to worry him without my lost ambitions for college"
 They're not lost yet, dear child"
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Rover and Kate
A Story Of Dog And a Pony.

A Story Of Dog And a Pony.
 A OVER was older than Kate. Ro-
 yer was six years old, and was
 the trustiest dog in the world,
 so thought his owner. Jack
 agdon, who was just twice Rover's f. Kate was a pony, and at the Ene of this story was two years
 lnger than Rover. Both these, pretty H1 affectionate animals had belonged Jack since they were puppy and
 It. so you will readily understand sow very dear they were to him.
 Rover had a way of looking after 4 lte. just as though she were bit utrustworthy. He would follow her
 out when she went off over the hills
 the big pasturing ground. When 4ck rode Kate to town or to neigh bring ranch, Rover always remained ose to Kate wherever she M was tched, and sometimes, when in town, e boys on the street would walk up U Kate to examine her or the sad dle on her back, and Rover would give low, warning growl. and would sometimes show big white row of strong teeth. And the curious boys would decide to move on.
 And for a very long time had this sort of protectorship on the part of Rover over the pony been apparent. The farm hands would see Kate ann bling off over the hills and would re- mark: well soon see her watchdog behind her, for he's not far off"
 One day Jack went to visit some friends living on a neighboring ranch about ten miles distant from his home ranch. He galloped over on Kate, and on arriving tied her to a hitohing post outside the fence. Rover, who had trotted along behind, lay down in the warm sunshine beside Kate.
 Jack remained some time inside the ranch house, chatting and laughing with his young friends, Abe and Fanny Turner. Abe was two years older than Jack. and Fanny was just Jacks own age. So Jack found them very com
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of the family.
 Kate had been unsaddled and un- brfdled and tied in a stable where some corn was put in a manager to her, and Rover was coaxed into the house to have something to eat from pan on the kitchen floor. But 1t had required good deal of persua- sion on the part of Mrs. Turner and the woman-of-al work to get the trusty old dog away from the side of Kate.
 Don't you see, you ninnyi" cried Nancy, the woman-of- f-all-work, ad- dressing Rover, that the beast is tied and can't get out of the stable? Come
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zTRHEN Charles Dickens the great khN English novelist, visited the U. WY s. A. he had many Imaginable ex- periences, though just how funny they may have seemed to him at the time is left to the imagination of the reader. Once while he was stopping at hotel in New York, where he was made quite a lion of by the women, a gentleman called and sent up his card MT. Dickens. being ex- ceedingly tired from travelling and featuring, sent word to the caller that he would have to be excused from seeing. him that evening, explaining his exhaustion. But to his amaze ment few moments later the gentle man whom he had refused to see opened his parlor door and entered unceremoniously. MT. Dickens was lying on a sofa, coat and collar off. He begged the gentleman to excuse him, as he was too fatigued to talk. "Oh. that's all right" the gentleman is said to have replied, 'I only wanted to get a good look at you" Then he sat for one hour, chatting about things of no interest whatever to the worn-out novelist. Then, as if sud denly forgetting something, the gem tleman jumped up and said, HS- cuse me just a moment" and was out of the door like flash. MT. Dick ems, supposing it to be a new-fangled American way of taking leave. was on the point of falling into doze when the door suddenly opened and in came his caller, leading by the hand lady whom he introduced as his wife. Mir. Dickens again begged to be excused from entertaining them that evening. explaining to the lady his exhaustion. But the lady, like her husband, just wanted to get good look at the lion of the day, so she sat down. and for another hour
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M terribly busy. E As you can see. -A For I'm having company
 In to tea. My dollies must hurry And help me, too, For they know their mama Has loads to do. The tables to set, The cake is to bake. The cream is to whip, And the teas to make. Oh, I'm terribly busy, So don't stop me, For my company's coming Right now for teal
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ANSWERS TO LAST WEEKS
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DTFISIONS: l. CuYrdnf.--Cur-Rdnt ?. Summdry.-- -Sum-Mdry- 3. Stub b0rn.--Stub-Born.
 CHARADE: Moonbedm.. 1. Moon. 2. Bedm.
 DTAGONAL: French. Cross-icords, 1. Friend. 2 Prayer. 3. Piedge 4 Brcnds. ,. Branch. 6. Hurroh.
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The name of celebrated singer is hidden in the following sentences. If you wish to find 1t, choose from each sentence a one-syllablc word: write these words one below another, and if you have selected the right ones, their initials will spell the singers name:
 l. Toosmuch care will destroy the reason.
 2. The ant can give us lessons in industry.
 3. Justice, not might. makes right.
 4. The ashes of great poet rest in an urn.
 5. The sun goes down 10 rise again.
 6. The owl Is considered a wise bird.
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ANAGRAAIS.

1. Transpose companion and get be gentle.
 2. Transpose to crush anything and get salt meat.
 B. Transposc a universal food stuff and get pair of horses.
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R OurPuZZle Corner Ab 1
LETTER ENIGMA.

My first is in fan, but not in palm: My second is in storm, but not in calm:
 My third is the same as my second. you know. grow:
 My fifth is in bird, but not in wing: My sixth is in ballad. but not in sing:
 My seventh Is in mill. but not in grind:
 My eighth is the same as my sev- enth you'll find:
 My whole is a game
 That college boys love:
 You'll know what 1t is
 When you solve the above. i i . ]
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-31
DYNAMITE CAPS AS
BABY'S PLAYTHING
CAUSE HIS DEATH

BOSTON. May S1.-Using dynamite
caps in a tobacco box for a rattle. Ed
mond Dickey. two years old. was so Sc
verely injured by the explosion which
resulted that he died short time after
being taken to a hospital
The strange looking caps were found
on the shelf when the family moved
into their present home three weeks
ago. and were given to the child as
playthings. His father gave to him an
empty tobacco box. which made pleas
ing rattle when the caps were placed
inside of it,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-31

State railroad commissioners repre-
senting the entire South will meet in
Atlanta on Monday to urge the inter
state commerce commission to suspend
the new Southern freight classified ton,
effective June II, until thorough in
vestigation of its provisions can be
made.
A superficial investigation of the new
schedule. known as Southern Classifi-
cation No SO. by members of the Geor-
gia commission has developed the fact
that freight rate increases involving
millions of dollars annually is contem-
plated.
The Georgia commissioners have
for Southern business Implications of
the Western schedules recently sus-
pended by the interstate commerce
commission pending an investigation by
that body.
Sweeping Increases Made.
Figures compiled by the Georgia com .
mission show that $40 increases have
been made. against 327 decreases, but
the increases apply on articles most
commonly transported and generally
used while the decreases. as a rule, af-
feet only articles little used.
The new Western classification. SINH
lar to the Southern one was issued
last January. 1t was discovered at
once that from the manifold changes
In classification q general increase in
freight rates, aggregating $30,000,0O0,
had been made by Western railroads.
An order OF suspension from the Fed
eral commission was Immediately OBJ
tanned by Western states.
The call for the Atlanta meeting was
issued by Chairman Gambler, Of the
Georgia commission. and assurance has
been received that every Southern state
excepting Tennessee and Kentucky. wiz
be represented. The Southern commits
sioners expect 10 get suspension from
the interstate commission similar to
that obtained by the Western states.
Business Men Also Coming.
In addition TO Southern railroad COM
missioners. representatives Of municipal
trade bodies from over Georgia and
other states will be in attendance AT the
meeting The following Georgia or
ganizations will he represented The
Savannah Board Of Trade. Macon
Chamber Of Commerce, Columbus
Board OF Trade. Albany Chamber OF
Commerce Rome Merchants and Man
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-31
PERMANENT
REGISTRATION
STATUTE
Bill Allowing Georgia Voters to
Ballot at the County Seats
Also Framed.

Representa- tive Carl Vinson, of Bald
win. speaker pro tenn Of the house and
one of its leading members, will in
troduce two bills of extraordinary and
fsr-reaching importance at the forth
coming summer session of the legis-
lature.
One Of Mr.. Wilson'S bills will provide
for the permanent registration of voters
in Georgia. and the other will provide
that voter may cast his ballot either
in his militia district or at the county
scat. as he may elect
Both measures likely will be hearth
" supported by many members, and 1t
is not at all unlikely that both may be-
come laws.
Undoubtedly there is widespread dis
satisfaction with the present registra-
ton law. and also with the law which
restricts q voter TO his own militia dis
trict.
Vinson Discusses Bills.
7 am of the opinion" said Mr.. Vim =
son, that simple registration law,
under which 3 voter once registered
shall remain registered until he dts
qualities himself by non payment of his
taxes, or otherwise would meet every
registration requirement of g fair bal
lot and an honest election. The present
registration law is utterly uureason-
able, and so complex that lawyers diff
fer widely as to exactly what it does
mean. Registration should be made
an easy matter, not difficult one.
AS to the other proposed law. under
the operation of the present statute
many voters in rural counties have to
go farther TO vote in their militia dis
tricts than they would have TO go to
vote at their county seats ! know of
cases where voting at the county seat
involves trip of four miles, as against
trip of fifteen to the voting place in
the required militia district. All voters
should have The uuquestioned right to
elect where they will vote.
Mr. Vinson proposes to introduce
both measures early in the session and
to work hard for their passage,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-31
CONDUCTOR WHITE, OF SOUTHERN, is CURED

he had absolutely no vim or vitality at
all. Mr.. White had, of course, bought
and used many remedies supposed TO
be good for his case. but aside from q
little temporary relief, he experienced
no results. He was beginning TO think
that there was no cure for him and
that he would have TO give up his po-
stion, when he was attracted to the
work done by the Quaker Health
Teacher ana the Quaker Remedies here.
He purchased a treatment of Quaker
Extract and began its use. What was
the result After taking the first bot
tie he saw that he had gotten hold Of a
real remedy at last TOR he began 10
feel returning strength his distresses
began leaving him and he had no trou-
BILE with the kidneys This remarka Bile
Improvement continued until. after
having taken about five bottles or the
famous remedy he is completely and
permancptlN cured OF al his former
trouble. ana Is not taking either The
Quaker Remedy OF anything else He
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-31

says he feels just like he has alwsys
imagined a brand new man would feel
and is greatly elated over his results.
And how is he showing his gratitude
BY telling all his friends up and down
the road and by personally purchasing
quite a number of treatments Of these
Quaker Remedies for some of his rela
tives and best friends He bought and
Sent 10 his sister, Mrs DR.. Marsh. o.
Omaha Nebr., three bottle treatment.
She is the wife of an eminent physi
clan Of that city Surely such grateful
work deserves great commentator
don't you think so? The Health Teach
er SAYS II you are suffering from anv
branch Of stomach. liver or kidney
troubles catarrh or rheumatism, no
matter Of how long standing. OF what
has been used IN the medicine line r.
YOU really are sincere in YOUR desire for
permanent results can III Coursoy q
NUNS drug store. - Marietta street
We prepay "turcsg charge ON al az
ders ~ SO 90 or 4Vey
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-31
ATLANTA BOYS TO STAR
IN PLAY AT UNIVERSITY

ATHENS, GA. May S1-The Tina
liam Dramatic club of the University of
Georgia will give a play at commence
ment this year Those taking the lead
ing roles will be Perrin Nicolson, of
Atlanta Edwin Mccarthy, of Allan
ia Harold Meyer of Augusta; Henry
Howard. of Lexington; James NJ.
Lynch, of Florence. s. c.. and Albon
Reed, OF Athens. and Misses Mary Lyn-
don and Julia Brand, of Athens