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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-06-20
wiIIlnq to DO square Thina.

Brand Whitlock, who doubles as
mayor of Toledo and as literary
man, had a Chicago career. He was a
reporter on the old Herald when Pete
Dunno and Charley Seymour were his
side-kicks. Charley Chaplin was one
Of his city editors.
Chaplin is now city editor OF the
New York Evening World, and this
story was told to Whitlock lately by
correspondent who had him under
interviewing fire:
A new reporter had been hired on
the Evening World, and he went to
work on a Wednesday. The pay day
on the paper is Thursday. In the
course of a week, when the recruit re-
ceived his first envelope, he found
that he was day short. He went to
Chaplin and complained, only to get
this:
"Oh, we'll, never mind. When | fire
you, I'll fire you day earlier and that
will make it come out even.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-06-20

aged in every possible way to multi.
ply and spread over the country.
This little chap who appears so
lonely in the open field or in the rear
of the stable, is one. OF the greatest
bug fighters In the world He Is prowl-
ing around the grass after game and
he gets it in vast numbers from the
enterprising ant to the lazy slug that
crawls slowly from beneath a damp
stone
1t is estimated that over $500, 900, 900
worth of crops are destroyed annually
by insect pests. This great sum
would be doubled if it were not for the
toad and his allies, who keep up a
constant warfare against the encroach.
Ing bug and worm, that are checting
the farmer out of his just profits as
surely as the middleman is doing in
the cities.
1t is estimated that the average toad
Is worth at least five dollars year to
the farmers, as the creature during that
period has destroyed insects and thus
saved crops that are worth that
amount. A large toad has been known
to devour 100 rose beetles at a single
meal In the stomach of one toad, rs
myriapods we're found; in another, 30
army worms and another 65 gypsy
moth caterpillars. At another post
norton it was shown that the batra-
chan had just lunched upon 81 ants,
10 sowbugs, spiders, 1 caterpillar
and 10 plant lice. AT another time one
toad was seen to eat 35 large and full
grown celery worms in three hours
while another accepted SO flies, fed to
him in less than 10 minutes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-06-20
Cry Of Horror Despair

moments before it conveyed to him
warning. Then Immediately he aban-
doned his seat and stretched himself
out upon a transom against the after
bulkhead, whence he could see some
thing less of the upper gangway, but
sufficient for his purposes. For his
chair had been beneath the skylight.
and the wings of that were open for
ventilation.
lis safer here he considered
'There'll be no dropping one Of those
long knives on me now, be premedi-
tated inadvertence, I'm thinking"
He gaped tremendously. The peace
of the night, the singing of the waves
against the RANGES sides, the deep
throb and unbroken surge of her en-
gines, and the sustained, clear note
these combined with physical fatigue
to soothe the man, to lull him into
fantastic borderland of dreams. Yet
such was his command of self that he
would not yield to the caressing touch
of drowsiness, bat merely lay motion
less and at rest, communing with his
fancy. And that led him out of the
sordid saloon Of the Rance across the
seas that lay ahead of that ships
prov, to the fair land whittier he was
to convey the Pool of Flame. !.
Abruptly he leapt to his feet. wide
awake and raging.
s. blow was still sounding through
| the saloon a dull crash. Buried half
way to the hilt in the bulkhead back
of the transom a knife quivered. In
| stinctively the wanderers fingers had
closed upon the grip of his revolver.
He pulled the trigger almost before
he realized what had happened and
sent bullet winging toward spot
on the gangway above where pair
! of long brown legs had been but now
were not. On the heels of that fruit
less shot he sent another, this time
with no murderous intent, but to
heart hot within him. mouth dry with
| thirst for that lascar's blood. Not a
third time should the man escape his
| judgment at the hands of O'Rourke,
| he Swore.
A stentorian roar saIuted him as he
| gained the deck-a below choked and
| ending in sickening zurKle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-06-20
FRIEND OF THE YOUNG MEN

expounded and strange systems of
philosophy One tells of rowing. an
other of throwing the hammer. of
parties" in town, of clubs and books
and college politics. don't know
whether the little man is interested
in those things. which he has heard
from so many classes. but he evil
IDENTIFY loves the spirit of youth that is
In them. Indeed. he once said that II
ever he were cut off from youth he
would wither up and die.
Assistant professor OF English
Charles T. Copeland is known as
"Copey" by the university and by
hundreds of graduates, and the nick
name shows how much he is loved.
But there is no one of the teaching
force more feared and respected than
he.-American Magazine.
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GRO BE CONTINUED.)
Printing In China.

If reports are to be relied on. they
had the art of printing in China "2,400
years ago." 1t was block printing.
however, though it is said that they
had something very like movable type
in the middle of the tenth century.
There may be some doubt as to the ex-
act period. but there Is no room for
questioning the fact that for many
centuries before it was known in Eu-
rope the art was well known in China.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-06-20

wards him with resistless impetus.
Intuitively he swung to one side, to
the right. and leapt to his feet. At
that the knife, a kris sinuous and
keen. ran cold upon the flesh of his
chest, slit through his shirt, caught
in the thong that held the Pool of
Flame, and tore out, leaving Tapping
hole and scraping a hands breadth
of skin from his forearm. Needless
of this, only in fact subconsciously
to the deck, he caught at the hand
that had welded the kris; his fingers
closed about the wrist, and. bracsng
himself, he swung the assassin off his
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-06-20
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens at Monte Carlo with
Col. Terence ORourke, a military ITee
lance and something Of gambler, IN ms
hotel. Leaning on the balcony he sees
beautiful girl who suddenly enters inc
elevator and passes from sight. Al me
gaming table ORourke notices two men
watching him. One IS the Hon. Berle
Clynn, while his companion is Nlscount
lJes Trebes a duelist The yiscount tens
him the French government has dlreclS9
him to O'Rourke as man VINO Wouiu
undertake a secret mission. At ms apart
ment. O'Rourke, who had agreed 70 un -
deTtake the mission. finds a mysterious
letter. The Viscount arrives, hands
sealed package to O'Rourke, who IS not
to open it until on the ocean. pair Oh
dainty slippers are seen protrudlng from
under a doorway curtain. The Irishman
finds the owner of the mysterious feet 10
be his wife, Beatrix. from whom ne hao
run away a year previous. They are
reconciled. and opening the letter ne mos
that Rangoon law firm offers MN
Pool Of Flame and left to him by oy-
Ing friend, but now in keeping of one
named Chambret in Algeria. O'Rourke
worsts the nobleman in duel. The wife
bids O'Rourke farewell and he promises
to soon return with the reward. He dis
covers both Glynn and the viscount on
board the ship. AS he finds Chamoret
there is an attack by bandits and his
friend dies telling ORourke that he has
left the Pool of Flame with the governor
general, who at sight of signet ring
Jewel. Arriving at Algeria the Irishman
finds the governor general away. Des
Trebes makes mysterious appointment;
and tells O'Rourke that he has gained
possession of the jewel by stealing 1t. In
a duel O'Rourke masters the viscount,
secures possession Of the Pool of Flame
and starts by ship for Rangoon. He finds
the captain to be a smuggler who tries to
steal the jewel. It is finally secured by
the captain and O'Rourke escapes to
land. With the aid Of one Danny and
IF Irlyn
Pool of Flame. On board ship once more,
bound for Rangoon, a mysterious lady
appears. ORourke comes upon a lascar
about to attack the lady, who is Mrs.
Prynne, and kicks the man into the hold
Mrs. Prynne claims she is en- route for
India on mission for the king.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-06-20
Hothed Planta.

All plants grown in hotbeds should
be hardened off gradually and the last
two or three days the sashes should
be left up at night. Before transplant
ing. say three or four hours, water
freely. This will give the roots
chance to absorb plenty of moisture,
cause the earth to adhere in clump
to the roots so that they are very lit
tie disturbed by the change.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-06-20
Poor Father.

Mayor Turnbull or Canton was
talking about statement, made all
unconsciously by Titanic officer, that
had been a terrible black eye for the
Titanic administration.
This statement" he said, reminds
me of little Canton boy.
Tommy, why are you so unkind
to your nurse? Why don't you love
her?' his mother once asked him.
Because don't the enfant terri
BILE replied just hate her! l could
pinch her cheeks like papa does!'
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-06-20
NEW MACHINE FOR THE FARM
Implement for Ditching and Distribut
ing Tiles Has Been Invented by
an Iowa Man.

In describing a ditching machine
and tile distributor, invented by A. E.
Hanson of Mason City, Ia, the Scien-
tific American says:
This invention relates to the laying
Of pipes or hollow tiles in bitches,
and its object is to provide a new and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-06-20
Afronted sympathies.

Most of the deer has left this part
of the country" YES" replied Farm
er Corntossel You know deer Is
tender-hearted kind of an animal, and
| s'pose the critters couldn't stand II
to hang around an see the way them
hunters shot one another up.
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Good sweet Corn.

Did you try Golden Bantam sweet
corn last year? This variety. which
stands at the head Of the list for quail
fty. II becoming much more largely
grown and Is taking the lead az .
commercial variety and also for home
production.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-06-20
DitchIns Machine and Tile Distributes

DitchIng Machine and Tile Distributor
improved ditching machine and tile
distributor, arranged to readily form a
ditch In the ground and to place the
tiles or pipes into the bottom OF the
ditch for convenient forming of the
files or pipes to form line OF such
tiles or pipes. The accompanying IL
lustration is longitudinal central sec
ton of the machine and distributor.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-06-20
TOAD IS FRIEND OF FARMER
Science Making Efforts to Show TiIIer
of Soil That Humble Batrachian
Should Be Encouraged.

The toad is one of the greatest
friends of the American farmer.
Science has proven this to be true and
Is making great efforts to show the
tiller of the soil how important it is
that the humble batrachian be encour.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-06-20

If testimonials received from those using
Garfield Tea are of any value, Garfield Tea
does what we claim for it. Enough said.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-06-20
CHAPTER XIV.

The night fell clear az crystal and
wonderfully bright with stars; the
wind went down with the sun. then
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pRTEMT IsssSB e gSgs. i4ss T Tss
b IN iAMH I've W est references Best resultn

And some people never forgive as
long as their memories are in work
ing order.
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rhe Proper Cours

'Ts there a powder trust?"
II don't know, but if there Ia,
somebody should go cunning for it,"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-06-20
Pencil an Old Institution

AS far back as 1850 it was custom
airy to make pencils that carried 49,
lead.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04
"MAID OF ATHENS"
FOR MARGARET HUNDLEY

1t is not often that so tiny a CO.
quette as little Margaret O'Brien
Hundley car boast of a poem inspired
by her charms--but then this little girl
has had many experiences that are not
the common lot For example. she 1t
was whom the Chicago papers never
tired of writing about during the re-
publican national convention; she was
the little black-eyed morsel of sweet
ness whose presence was so necessary
to the happiness of her father--busy
Judge Hundley and her pretty mother.
that in response to telegram she was
whisked away from her Birmingham
home and transported into the big Chi
cago hotel quite like such things hap
pen in a fairy story. And from the
moment of her arrival she was the lit
tie belle of the convention, photo
Graphed and petted and admired, her
big velvet eyes. her winning smile and
her SOFT sweet manners made her a
small queen among hundreds Of big
subjects.
a poet who saw her photograph in
one of the papers and probably saw lit
know her parents, no doubt saw. In
suggestion of the storied Maid OF Ath-
Byron. The poets name is William
to those who note the writer's of es-
Decially clever modern verse. He par
APPRAISED the poem so we'll that the
original does not suffer mutilation at
his hands. and. as in the case OF By
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04
BY MYRTLE NILES

With the coming of June Birmingham
cuts on it's prettiest garb. 1t Is city
OF many beautiful trees, and these are in
full green leaf; it is a city of roses and
these are In gorgeous splendor of bloom.
When August comes, however, the leaves
Lave begun to curl and droop from the
heat and DUST the roses are nearly all
gone, and the few which are still strug-
cling to give color and fragrance to the
gardens seem parched and faded While
still in the bud. SO August is not the
time TO see the Birmingham home at its
best but even In August when half the
Town is deserted and the gardens of stay
at-homes are in their most careless and
'veedy state. a motor trip will disclose
many attractive places. For even after
lovely Dorothy Perkins has scattered her
last little pink petal, there are many other
bright. Hardy blossoms to be brought into
perfection by the. flower lover who
watches the needs of his garden. The
best example, probably of the perpetuaily
perfect garden, is that of Mr. and Mrs
Frank Willis Barnett at Mountain Ter
race. Almost every one KNOWS the place
IL is JUST opposite MI. anu hiS, o"'i'Sa
Barnett's handsome brick residence-the
two acting as capital foils for each other,
the one, conventional and the other strict
" informal and simple. Both, however.
are lovely.
Jost now, the Frank Barnett place Is
brilliant with color. Massed on one side
OF the house are scarlet SALIVA blossoms,
pnd across the front and around the side
are petunas, verbenas, cannas, daailas,
perennial sweet peas and zinnias, YER
table riot of color compromising every
tint besides snowy white. The house. on
the side stands back about two feet from
the stone terrace on which are running
roses and ivy and Virginia creeper. This
narrow space is converted into win
dow box, and now is tangled mass OF
bright colors clustering over the front
porch is cematis vino in full bloom,
and the fragrance of the feathery white
blossoms pervades the entire porch.
The chief attraction of the garden Is
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04
NONCOMPLIANCE
WEDDING CELEBRATED

A midsummer wedding prettily cele-
bra;ed was that of Miss Julia Lynch,
daughter of Mrs. JAMIE Lynch, to Mr..
| Otto Mooney.
The VOWS were taken yesterday af-
ternoon at the home of the bride, and
! in the presence of a limited number
of friends.
| The residence was artistically deco
rated with bamboo and palms. Sprays
OF the evergreen were draped in each
room as a background and in the draw
| ing room where the ceremony occurred,
| clusters of white lilies stood on a
snowy altar lighted with tapers in sew
| en-branched candlesticks.
| As the opening notes of the bridal
professional were struck, the officiant,
Rev Father Coyle, appeared at the top
of the stairs and led the descent to the
altar. He was followed by little ,Kath-
arine Grub, daughter of Judge and
Mrs William Irwin Grub, who was
very pretty and efficient as a flower
maiden. wearing a white lace frock and
carrying basket flied with blossoms.
Miss Lynch entered with her mother.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04

rons poem, concludes each verse will
a Greek line my life l love thee" 1
is lovely thing and will be appre
ciatively read by the friends of thu
little lady who inspired It. Bah,
Hundley," is the title ofsthe verses:
By William Ewing Love.
LADY IIundley, thy sweet art
Has deprived me of my heart
And since that has left my breast,
Keep 1t aye, and take the rest.
Hear me. while / whisper low:
Zoe mou, sas ag-a-po.
BY those tresses unconfined
Tossed as if by springtime wind;
BY those eyes whose silken fringe
Shadows thy cheeks brighter tinge,-
Eyes where love-lights ever show.
Zoe mou. sas ag-a-po!
BY those cupid lips so chaste;
BY that ribbon-circled waist:
BY soft tokens flowers tell.
What pere words ne'er speak so well.
Saying oft; love thee so.
Zee mou. sas ag-a-po!
Baby Hundley, in thy home,
Think of me. dear. though / roam:
Thy lure face my magnet pole,
Drawing to thee all my soul,
Can ! cease to love thee? no!
Zoe mou. sas ag-a-po!
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04
GREEN ROBINSON
WEDDING PLANS

The Cedartown, Ca, Standard makes
note which will be read with interest by
local friends of the young people:
THE marriage of Miss Eloise Perry
Robinson and Mr.. Newman Law Green of
Gadsden, Ala, will take place at the
home of the brides parents in Cedartown
on Wednesday, August IA. Miss Christine
Noble McCaa of Anniston a cousin of
the bride. will be maid of honor. Mr..
Green will be attended by his brother.
Mr.. Aston Law Green. of Gadsden. The
ceremony will be performed by the Rev.
Father Blackjack, pastor Of the Church
of Saint Miehaels and All Angels of An
niston. Only the immediate families will
be present"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04
DIR. AND MRS. SWEDLAW
HOSTS AT WHIST

DR.. and Mrs II. Swedlaw entertained
at whist this week In compliment to
their guest, Miss Ethel Viola Saul of
Atlanta.
Refreshments were served at the ia
bles after the game. Miss Bessie
Goldstein served punch.
Thirty. guests enjoyed DR.. and Mrs.
Swedlaw's hospitality. Mrs II. Levy
won the ladies' prize, a silver perfume
bottle and Miss Corrine Goldberg cut
the consolation. Mr. Morris Silverstein
won the gentlemen's prize, silk socks
and Mr. Milton silverfeld cut the con-
ISOLATION Several visitors cut for prizes,
Miss Ella Hururtz of New Orleans cap
turing a lace handk erchief. The guest
of honor was presented with a gold
bar bin.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04
MISS APPLING'S
ANNOUNCEMENT PARTY

Miss Willie Appling who entertained
the members of the AZ club of Wood
lawn yesterday afternoon introduced
an unexpected feature in the announce
nlent of her engagement to Mr.. w. w.
Garrett tr. A receiving party included
the hostess, Miss Appling and Miss
Della Garrett, Miss Eva May Jones,
Miss Maggie Anderson, Mrs. Charles
Pasmore. Mrs. r. v. Allgood presented
an attractive musical programme.
The entertainment occurred at the
home of the brides sister, Mrs. +. M.
Houghton. With it's decoration of gar
den flowers, white and pink. the sur
roundings were quite attractive. The
announcement of the hostess engage
ment came by telegram and after the
congratulations and excitement Incl
dent to so momentous an event. a"se-
ries of games were enjoyed. The TWEEN
ty-two members of the club taking part
In the pleasures of the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04

Mrs. jamie Lynch, who gave her In
marriage TO Mr.. Mooney, as he APP
preached with his best man. Mr.. r. A.
Mullins, of Jacksonville, Fla. and met
her at the altar. The bride was attired
for travelling, in smart blue tailored
suit with becoming chapeau and 9TH
er accessories en- suite. Her flowers
wefe bride roses made in large arm
cluster Her mother wore handsome
white lace robe with touches OF black.
An informal reception followed the
ceremony. Mrs. Lynch was assisted IN
receiving by party of matrons. In
the reception hall were Mrs. William
A. Ryan of Tuscaloosa. Mrs. Walter
Ryan, Mrs. McCusker and Mrs. Edward
Huntington A punch bowl was pre-
sided over by Miss Blanch Housman
and Mrs r. A. Mullins. Among the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04
PIZITZ FAMILY ON
EASTERN VACATION

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Pizitz, with their
daughter, Miss Bertha Pizitz, and the
Fother members of the Pizitz family will
leave Birmingham this morning for six
weeks vacation in the east. They will go
first to New York and later will sojourn
in the White mountain region. in the
Catslxills and other fashionable resorts on
the New England coast and in the noun
tain sections.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04

"A BIRMINGHAM HOME WHICH
REFLECTS THE INDIVIDUALLY
TY OF ITS OWNERS-MATTERS
OF SOCIAL INTEREST - EN-
GAGEMENTS - COMMENTS ON
APPROACHING WEDDINGS.
ENTERTAINMENTS FOR YISI-
TORS AND BRIDES ELECT
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04

one end of the porch were banked as
paragus and maiden hair ferns and
shasta daisies around bowl of de-
lightful apple cider
Throughout the progress of the sew
eral games peaches, figs, apples and
grapes, which are plentiful on the Mad
dox place, were served. AT the conclu-
sion of the games ices and cake were
enjoyed. The prize, cluster of shasta
daisies, was won by Miss Danella
Pearce. Dancing was enjoyed later in
the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04
SPEND-THE-DAY PARTY

Miss Jimmie Lee Jones was hostess
to a few of her friends this week with
a spend the-day party in compliment to
Miss Ethel Wilcox and Miss Gladys
Wilcox of Chattanooga, Tenn. Those
who enjoyed the hospitality with the
guests of honor were: Misses Madeline
Brook. Mary Belle Allen, Evelyn Dow
ney. Beatrice Iackey. Margaret Waters.
jamie Lois Wildsmith. Lois Starbuck,
Grace Waters, Alice Wildsmith.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04

out -of-town guests noted at the we'd
ding were, Mrs. Frank o. Lynch, of
Ohio, Mrs. d. e. Thedford, Mrs. Wilson
of Tuscaloosa, Mr.. and Mrs. Walters OF
Hillsboro, Miss Mary Claire Ryan and
Miss Ruth Thedford of Tuscaloosa,
Miss Margaret Ryan and Miss Mary
Ryan of Tuscaloosa and Mr.. and Mrs
Walters of Baltimore.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Mooney have a
large circle of friends interested in
their wedding. He Is we'll known and
highly esteemed in a business way as
we'll as cashier of one of the local
banks
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-04
MS. MAURICE MONSKY
TO BE A HOSTESS

Mrs Maurice Monsky will entertain
tomorrow with box party at the Ma
iestic to be followed by a luncheon at
the Florence hotel. In compliment to
Miss Ethel Viola Saul of Atlanta, the
guest of Or. and Mrs. Fl. Swedlaw.' Miss
Saul has been the center of many social
eourtesies during her visit and other
functions are planned in her honor.