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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06
No Second Chance.

THERE was slightly angry CLEAN
ia DR. POpe's eve as he walke1
into the lecture room. where about 40
young women were assembled, under
going course Of instruction fot
nursing.
AT great length the learned doctor
had expounded the imaginary illness
of an imaginary patient, when he
suddenly paused 10 ask a few ques-
lions Of his listeners.
Now, Miss Denny IN such case
as I have mentioned. how much NOR
phine,' he inquired, should be ad-
miulstered TO the sufferer"
Eight grains" responded the girl
The doctor, beyond raising one eve
brow. made no comment, and con-
ruuaE asking other members Of the
class questions.
But suddenly a horrible realization
flashed upon the girl.
Doctor" she said. II wish 70 cor
rect the answer I made a moment
ago. ] should have said one-eighrh
Of a grain instead Of eight grains
Too lafe,' sternly remarked the
doctor The mans dead"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06
Up-to-Date Jokes

Meeting a boy. the bishop stopped
and asked him: can you tell mo the
way 70 the nearest station2"
The boy pointed out the way.
How far is itT' the bishop asked
About a MILE" tho boy replied. STAR
ing hard at tho bishops knee breechss
and CATERS. As his lordship turned
away the boy added. What's up? Some
body pinch yer bike"
Here's an item" observed Rivers,
who was looking over the newspapers,
Ito thu effect that the King Of Sweden
raises prize dogs on HIS farm"
Il suppose he uses them" suggested
Brooks. ito drive his Stockholm"
After which the rattle Of the type
writer's broke out afresh with great
violence.
Look here, Mr.. Editor" exclaimed
an irats caller. you referred 10 me
yesterday as reformed drunkard. You
must apologize. or IN sue your paper
for libel"
Very well, sir" replied the editor
IN retraot the statement oheerfully.
tn say you haven't reformed"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06

THEN Tom found Jennie lying
Wv on the sofa crying her eyes
out, he tried to talk to her.
but Jennie turned her face to the
wall and sobbed all the harder.
Poor Tom didn't know what to do,
and thought something awful must
have happened TO make her act that
way-Jennie, who had always been so
care-free, laughing and joking with
everyone she met.
She wouldn't tell anybody where
she had been. Tom tried his best to
comfort her, and finally did learn
that she had been auto riding with q
man.
Tom got real excited when he found
this out, and was stralghtway for go
Ing out and finding THE MAN and
even know THE MANS name or
where he lived.
When Jennie had quleted down and
they had talked some more, Ton
asked her to marry him Tom got
Sl2 a week and he was sure they
could get along.
Il would be rather hard shedding at
first, but they could rent a cheap little
house out OF town and maybe they
could have a small garden, and Just
think of the fun they would have, and,
besides, It wouldn't be long before he
was getting more money. But Jen-
ME who had Just had wee taste Of
LIFE, could see she would never be
satisfied with that way Of living
Besides, she had lived that way all
her Mfe-never any of the luXuries,
but only the bare necessities and she
was tired. tired Of It all. Why couldn {
she have nice dresses and good times
like other girls she had seen? If
Jennie could have seen the OTHER
girls when they were NOT in the
midst of the good times and when
they stopped and DARED to let them
selves THINK-hOw different would
have been her decision about not
marrying Toni
or If she could have known the
girls that ONCE had THOUGHT the
same as Jennie was thinking now
girls that would give their right arms
TO marry a man like Tom and live in
q little house with a wee, tiny garden
rather skinny, maybe, but it's liv-
ing a REAL life-and not having 10
smile and appear happy when their
hearts were choked with misery
But poor little Jennie DIDN'T and
COULDN'T see those things THEN,
and told Tom: NO ! will never mar
- HAL COFFMAN.
ITO be continued.)
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06
BY Virginia T. Van de Water,

EkV WISH we could spend our even
ings as you used TO when you
were youngl" sighed matron
to her mother. when you had callers
in the evening, all you had to do was 10
chat with them; now when one has
guests. one must do something to en-
tertain them"
The condition which she deplored ex-
lists in many circles-but not in all.
Talk, as a thing by itself, has been
superseded by Bridge, or by cards in
some form. II one does not play Bridge.
one simply IS mot in IT,"
why don't you learn Bridge?" was
asked OF one woman.
Because" she replied honestly. 81
have no time TO play. I am too busy
to spend several afternoons a week at
cards. so, in order that I may not he
tempted. I DO not learn the game"
Were she less busy she would learn.
AS she does not, she is seldom thought
Of when any Of her friends plan an after
noon together-for they wish TO have
games Of cards. A few weeks ago a So
ciety woman called her up.
do you and your husband play
Bridge?" she asked
no. unfortunately, we do not" was
the reply
oh. that is too bad" the society
woman said regretfully. Il was plan
ming TO have some nice people in TO
dinner next Thursday night, and we
want to play Auction Bridge afterwards.
1 am more than sorry that you can't be
with US"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06
Talking Shop. >

Really there are times when we may
be excused, perhaps, for talking about
ourselves-and one such time is when
the person who happens or elects to be
our companion draws us on to do so.
II he IS really so much interested that
he wants 10 hear what we have TO say
Of our occupations, our likes and dis
likes. perhaps we should humor him
always to a limited extent, II. on the
other hand, he is so iusincere as to urge
US 70 talk about that IN which he feels
no interest, and encourages us TO be
egotistical simply to fatter us-then It
maye be well to make his punishment 1T
his crime-and talk Of our pursuits. our
aims and ambitions-even 20 indulge in
that most delightful Of pastimes to the
worker who loves his work-aud talk
shop"
A bore has been defined as one who
talks so much about himself and his af-
fairs that he gives no time 70 US 10 talk
about ourselves and our affairs. II this
be true-and In many cases II is-may
Il not be well Except with intimate
friends whom we know we do not bore)
for us 20 limit our conversation 70 the
third class Of Talk mentioued-namely
that about Things?
II we succeed, surely this kind OF con-
versation VIII prove almost as interest
ing 20 non Bridge players as does that
fascinating game 10 its devotees.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06
Bridge and Talk That Goes With 1t

kinds Of conversation-some brilliant,
some interesting, some personal and
stupid. In a recent novel a girl in a
Partisan restaurant discusses with a
man food and conversation.
Hadn't he noticed, she asked
in private houses everywhere
how the dishes always resembled the
talk-how the very same platitudes
seemed to go into peoples mouths that
came out OF them? She always
thought it a good sign when people Xix
ed Irish stew; it meant that they en-
joyed changes and surprises, and TAX
ing life as It came; and such a beautiful
Partisan version OF the dish as the
navarin that was just being set before
them was like the very best kind Of talk
tho kind when one could never tell
beforehand Just what was going to be
saidH'
There is little doubt that this is the
most delightful and piquant kind Of
talk-"When one can never tell before
hand just what is going to be said"
Takers have been divided into three
classes-those who talk of Themselves;
those who talk about other People. and
those who talk of Things Certainly the
last class are the most entertalning-as
a rule
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06
The Higher Law

n Mss PEARLIE FATTERsHALL
MI smoothed down her yellow hair
A'A more fatty and readjusted the
bow at the Robespierre collar OF her
shirtwaist.
Say" she conhded 10 the stenog-
rapher from across the hail. who had
brought her lunch into Miss Fatter-
shalTs office for sociabilIty, I've had
a great light let IN OF late. II makes
me think more kindly OF matrimony.
and guess Jimmy wil be glad of
that. He's getting perfectly fierce over
the way he says keep him dangling
But while Jimmy's a good boy and
there isn't a smarter shipping clerk
in town. I've sense enough 20 know
that Pm making pretty good salary
myself I'm not IN such a hurry TO
housekeep in three rooms and a bath
and get wrinkles planning how Ia buy
So worth Of eats for S46O. Only /
wouldn't want 20 lose Jimmy. and I've
discovered OF late that maybe Il won't
be so bad won't be so oppressed and
dowutrodden.
WHO cheered me up? Well III tell
you.
Works For Pye.
I've worked for the william Pye
Company for four years now and know
all the Pyes like my own family. Nat
urally. I'VE always thought Mr.. Pye
was a great man 20 run a business
like that. and I've tremhled at his frown
and all that sort Of thing, and jumped
like the stricken deer when he shouted
at me To be sure, he's drawn some
sympathy from me over his daughter
Geraldine. who married the Count and
over William Fare You-Weu Pye, Jr..
before he married the chorus girl and
settled down.
81 told you how fine Wnue's marriage
turned out. didn't T. Willie is at the
office here at o'clock sharp every
morning now and tolls like a young
slave. But / sort Of forgot to take OBJ
servatious OF Mrs. William Pye. Sr.
know her voice over the telephone, auo
il was so sort Of sweet and gentle that
1 always sighed and thought how awful
she must feel when Mr.. Pye roared
at her the way he does at mo and every
one else. I just knew she hadn't the
nature TO stand up under such treat
ment.
What that man needs I said 70
myself. lis a brawny sort Of woman
who would snatch him balderheaded
than he IS when he clustered az her.
Then he'd have some respect for her
cit was some time ago that Mr. Pye
had the whole office upset because he
Insisted that he had so much work 20
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06
Gratitude Galore.

What's this one hours overtime
RiUa~ said the master Of the mill,
when settling up his wages on oatur-
dav morning NO one worked over
time last week that 1 know or
IT'S quite right. guy nor one
hour" answered Bill passing a horny
hand a ross his mouth.
when was it, thene" querled the
master suspiCiously-
Last Thursday.
..yVny last Thursday I sent you up
-1 ruv house 20 help shake the car
nets. And I know you got on at ?
sharp"
True. boss. but your missus save
me ART "a pie 20 take homg. and thaJ
there hour is for Carryin' the dlsn
back"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06
THE MASTER BEGGAR.
By Edith Riekert.

Love may come Iimping, halt or blind
Yea, he may wear the mask OF SIM
Though he be brutal, rough unkind-
open the door and let him In.
He stands and laughs at the hands
that deny,
He knows that for him there Is nc
He knocks where he VIII. with low
and high
Enters and sets his stan away.
You may crowd your hall with many
a guest,
To pipe and dance IN his despite;
You may work and forget him, mocb
him with Jest
Patient he sits there, morn and
night.
No aims may content him. Silent tc
wait
TIL he holds the KEYS Of nfe-hi'
The beggar is master and keeps his
state
Alone by the Areside Of the heart.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06
Within the
Law
A Powerful Story of Adventure
Intrigue and Love.
SYNOPSIS.

Mary Turner, an orphan, employed
in Edward elders department store,
is unjustly accused Of theft and sent
to prison. She is bounded by the
police on her release, and finally goes
to live with Joe Carson, a forger. and
Aggie Lynch, a blackmailer, both Of
whom treat her with respect Mary
resolves to keep within the law"
She becomes the leader Of band Of
swindlers. elders son. Dick. falls
in love with her, and she marries him
TO be revenged on his father-and
then finds that she Is in love with
him. Dick refuses TO give her up.
a demand made by his father, Mary
disappears. Police Inspector Burke
in an effort 10 aid the elder Glider
schemes TO secure the arrest Of Mary
through English Eddie" Griggs, a
police informer. Carson plans to rob
the Glider home on a tip from Ciriggs.
Mary hears Of II and tries to pre-
vent It, going 10 the Glider home.
Mary pleads with Carson 10 drop the
robbery, and Dick enters.
Now go on with the story.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06
Talk and Dishes.
:. Help From a Friend

we had only an hour at noon. and lunch
con took a good part Of IL l suppose
we wasted ten minutes on my coat; then
my friend said she guessed since we
were looking at coats she'd try on few
Wen. she tried them on and tried them
on. until we had regular wholesale
house spread out around US. Then
expostulated, for II was getting time
for me TO be here IN the office. But she
looked at me as II 10 say that she'd
helped me pick out a coat, and now
was q queer sort IL I'd run away and
leave herl
Made Her Jump.
Finally the saIeswoman brought out
a coat that made me jump II was Just
the very thing I'd been looking for. My
friend sprang up IN front Of me.
That's the coat I want" she said.
smoothly and smllingly, Just as though
she was not depriving me OF my rights
and she tried II on OF course, she kept
it-knowng / was just aching for IT,
That was just like her
But what makes me mad Is that I
bought her a good luncheon so that 1
could have the pleasure Of getting her 10
force an old dressing sack OF a coat on
mel And to think that the hour I'd
been planning 10 use in selecting coat
was spent wholly IN digging out my
ideal garment for her to wear all sum
merI II makes me furious!'
We'll ] don't see that / can do any
thing about a." said the bo0kkeeper
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06
How It S Done

"I've taken particular notice since
then, and an Mrs. Pye does when she
comes in is TO tell him what she wants
OF doesn't want IN that sweet quiet
little voice of hers and he just willis
agrees and ebsys Ike lamb. II she
came in and said william, I think
you'd better jump out Of the window
to-day. as the weather is just right for
IT, haven't a ghost Of a doubt that
ed jump.
Even William. Jr., moves quickly
when she speaks. which is more than
en- do for his father, with all his
money.
Now. how I'd ike 20 know. has the
woman hypnotized or rerrorized Mr..
Pye so completely And he seems per
feouy happy and delighted to let her
TO f. Why, Fl I could run Jimmy that
way-Jimmy's got an awful strong viii
If ] could get him quelled like that /
might-this isl
well. I've noticed that most women
Boz H." said the sten0grapher from
across the hall "a am sure I don't
snow how unless they just feed their
husbands well and treat them kindly
aG HrIny. Go on and try ir.
ION. don't wish anything Ike that
N me Just YETI said Miss Fatter-
...-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06
MAIDEN MUSINGS ANENT THE
GRAND PASSION.

The object of love may be eternal
and unchanging-but the subject
changes with great frequency.
Men seldom feel called upon to give
a girl the benefit Of the doubt-ex-
cept when IN doubt about kissing her!
OF course, TO make a marriage 1t
takes YOU and Mister Man-but either
you or Mister Man can mar It, alone
and unassisted.
q love YOU" said the sutton, that's
plain as plain can be;
It's also clearly evident there's reel
prOCity,
Since the whole world loves lover,
And you're all the world to me"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06
At the Telephone

And last summer we didn't have a
bit of luck with our roses I tried TO
have q little garden, too. but the
uetglb0rs' chickens got away with
that The house Is green, with red
gables There is q cement path from
the street am 40 years old, my
wife is younger and looks H. We
have a piano. keep a cook and a
housamald Had the front bedroom
paparaG last week and I want"
"DlE you want EImdale, two
uouEh-- four seve0T'
eyes" EaspaJ Mr. MiEgies.
gwen. the line is busy now. Shall
I cali Won
But Mr. NigsIes wrote a letter
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06

.xkTvOw and declare" exclaimed the
little steuographer, belligerent
Il ly, "ru never let a friend dc
anything for me againT
what" cried the bookkeeper. Sure
ly my many invaIuab BILE services are not
70 be refused henceforthH'
These people who have no regard for
the rights OF others ought 20 be just
good and sduelohedr' declared the IT.
tie stenogra pher, ignoring his words
"They make mo so weary They think
your time isn't 10 be considered. but
their time Is invaluable" She glowered
out tho window.
'sNercyI" exclaimed the bookkeeper.
Then. shaking his head with deep con-
Germ. he arose and stood IN front OF her
Intervening her view, Don't look Ike
that" he pleaded. "Some one passing
will see you'll That would ruin the rep.
utstion OF the office. They u think We re
mean 10 you here. -
The little stenogrspher sighed. The
bookkeeper's remarks were in vain II ne
expected TO provoke retort
whats the matter, anyway he IN
quired.
why. I wanted 10 get coat re-
lated the little sten0grapher, bitterly. Il
invited a friend 20 luncheon with me, 20
she'd come and help me choose the coat
Now I wish 7 hadn't"
Go on am strong and can bear II,
said the b0okkeepeT.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06

Copyright, 1913. by the II. k. Fly Com
pany The play within the Law" is
copyrighted by Mr.. WELLER and this
novelization OF II is published by his
permission. The American Play Com
elusive rights Of the representa- tion
and performance Of Within the Law
in all languages.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06

do he couldn't be interrupted, not
even II the King Of England called
and then he had us all runnin four
ways for Sunday and shooting us in
and out Of his private office and scold-
ing us for interrupting after he had
sent for us himself. and acting like all
possessed.
Il was Just starting 20 have Mysteries
back OF the flies here and the clerks
were shivering like aspen leaves when
Mrs. Pye walked In, She looked so fra
gle and helpless that when / saw her
headed for the inner office / wanted TO
yell 70 her TO stop, because there was
q raging lion within who would swal-
low her in two bitesl She went on and
opened the door and 1 could see Mr.
Pye in a perfect whirlwind OF papers
and telephones and books and letters
William, said Mrs. Pye in a firm
little voice. I've waited there days for
YOU to pick out that wallpa per you were
going 20 attend TO. and now I want you
% come along with me this minute,
because I can't have the house upset
any longer
Fancy expecting him TO stop a mil
lion dollar business for wallpaper
He just kind OF wilted. said An
right, my dearv and getting his hat
trotted out as meekly as a lamb. We
HI fafufas
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06

not PLAYED Bridge, and every mouth
which hath not ceased intelligent con-
versation-"
For. pessimists 10 the contrary not
withstanding, there are stil those who
enjoy such an evening as has been
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06
Do You Know

The Youngest chauffeur is the proud
possession OF Beziers. and his name IS
Jean Lavigne. He stands g feet Ga
inches in his booted feet and in fun
panoply Of leather Jacket, gauntlets and
spectacIes. tips the scale at two and a
half stone. He drives a special car Of
the make Of hts father, cycle agent
a car which can do 20 miles an hour
with ease. Before entering the auto
mobile world Jean. like many other dis
tfuguished motorists, was a dev0tee Of
the cycle. which he mounted az the age
Of % months.
New and strange Indian names con
tinuaHy are being AIDED TO the pay rolls
n the United states Government The
Treasury Department has latey sent
warrants drawn to the order Of the fol
lowing as alI0ttees Of lands in the West:
Mary Full Stomach, John Bring Home
the Baby, George Circle Fool, Kettle
Woman. susan Howling Horse. She
Paints Her Shoes. Helen Crows, Like
water and Edward Useful Heart
So many people have been vacciuated
as The result Of an outbreak Of small
box in Stockholm that the supply Of
vaccine has been exhausted. Sufficient
vaccine for over 100000 persons has been
ordered from abroad Vaccination par
ties are now Fashionable IN stockholm
Guests are iuyA u TO an "at home" at25
o'clock. and the doctor arrives and vac
gfnatas them. When this IS over The
guests dine together.
What appeared 20 Dee pathetic
. funeral c1rteEe was stopped while on the
way from Zurich Switzerland 20 Pad.
on hv suspicious German customs Of
arerz who found thar the coffin. ra
p-eatrs and -ra pockets RI rra uul-t
- were fuu ~ gasUggled ssschartes
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06

Mr. Batch. Little Jimmy. How
SON Lott and other tm-maherS
supply enough laughter for the
whole family for a week IN the
Comic Section of The SUNDAY
American --r-r-.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06
Daysey Mayme
AndHer Folks
By FRANCES L. GARsIDE.

TVERY two or three weeks Day
sey Mayme Appleton selects a
new hat and gown. packs a
grip and attends some national or in
ternational convention of women,
called to improve the financial, spirit
ual. moral, psychic or physical condi-
ton of humanity.
Having prepared themselves before
their mirrors for the onerous work
II these conventions, the women read
rapers on Psychic Thought" THE
whittier Of the Uplift and Why"
That Monster, Man." etc, none of
which applies to any ordinary human
need
Daysey Mayme Appleton read the
newspapers thoughtfully, It was the
season for the cleaning Of wool gar
ments. winter hats and furs before
storing them away for the summer,
and the fire department and the Cor
cner were kept busy.
With her mind on what she had
been reading, she arose to address
the international convention Of the
order OF Suppressed Sisters. called to
adopt drastic measures to secure the
ballot.
A Great Peril.
The moment she faced her audience
Of willow plumes and purple roses
every word OF the eloquent and mas
terly address she had prepared van
ished from her mind She saw only
tho syraat pr reril NJ her aay
1T is said,' she began, that women
are growing more progressive; that
their mentality Is better developed,
and that they have a higher under
standing OF the real vital needs of the
day than mere mans"
She paused for applause. She got
it. II was the last she got that day!
There is nothing in It," Her hear
eTs gaspedl
Before giving Woman tbs right Of
the ballot. she should be asked this
test question: Do you Ill the bath
tub with gasoline and clean dresses
and furs and curtains in itT
If she replies in the affirmative
she is not mentally At to decide on
the merits OF an applicant for the po-
sition of dog catcher.
Never Completed.
Il tell you, my Suppressed Sisters,
If you want TO uplift your sex before
gasoline does It., IL you"
Her sentence was nAver completed.
One Of the Suppressed Sisters sought
to drown the speakers voice by shut
fling her feet She shuffled them on a
match lying on the floor. There was
a roar, a burst OF fame, a crash, and
nineteen women who were wearing
dresses soaked that morning in gaso-
line were blown through the skylight,
1T was a very elevating session"
murmured Daysey Mayme, picking
herself up on a roof three blocks
away.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06

- wish we could spend our evenings
as you used to-"
mourned as a part Of the tender grace
OF a day that is dead" and who talk
well and enjoy talking
when your friends come in 70 spend
the evening with you. what do you dor"
asked a Bridge devotee Of very con-
tented woman.
Talk and Dishes.
why. we talk" was the satisfied re-
ply
Talk? But what about7"
"Oh. about everything And We never
get talked-outv
Undoubtedly there are so many and
such Accordingly interesting things 10
discuss that one need seldom pause for
a subject OF course there are various