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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-12-27
Mary Pickford at The Jewel To-day.

I'm The Bishops Carriage"
featuring the cutest girl in pic
lures, Mary Pickford, will be the
attraction at the Jewel Theatre
to-day. It will be remembered
that Mary Pickford gave up a po-
sition with the Biograph company
several seasons ago with a salary
of $4,000 to 60 with Mr.. Daniel
Frohman. Miss Pickford will ap-
pear in pictures from time to time
under his management. The
prices for this engagement will be
10 and 20 cents. The story runs
in four great reels.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-12-27
For Sale.

IN WHOLE OR IN PART,
Thirteen lots, with dwellings in
the towu of Baldwin; also the
Gayral farm, near Charenton,
containing about fifty acres with
improvements. Address
JUSTILIEN THEREOF,
LafouEche Crossing. La,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-12-27

Delhi has Q population of about
$4,000 people. The permanent
population will probably be in.
ofeased by the residence there Of
three thousand or four thousand
government odicials whom the new
government otaces are ready.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-12-27

Mr.. VIM. Topham, of Patterson
is spending the holidaysi in Frank
lin, guest of Hon. and Mrs. H. w
Kappel.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-12-27

Ask for the shade tree, shrub,
rose and flower catalog OF Grifing
Brothers, Port Arthur, Texas. Its
free.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-12-27

Miss Made Wood, of Raceland,
and Miss Clara Aucoin, of ReSne,
spent the holidays in Franklin.
guests Of Mrs. H. w. Kappel.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-12-27

The sheriff is q busy man just
now issuing tax receipts. His Of
Ace is crowded daily. His system
however, Is 80 perfect that there is
no congestion in the work. The
issuing of tax receipts is done SO
smoothly and so rapidly, that
there is little or no delay in serv-
ing the taxpayers.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-12-27

I1dia's methods Of storing grain
- seill very ancient and made.
Quate. The first modern grain ell.
ovator IN oil that great peninsula
q yet 10 be finished In the Punjah
-ufoVinOe.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-12-27

The news items in the BANNER
this week must necessarily be
meagre. This is Christmas week,
and this paper following the usual
custom, gave it's working force
an opportunity to enjoy the
pleae ures of Christmas. It will
make amends in it's next issue.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-12-27

Mary Pickford "In The Bishops
Carriage" at the Jewel Theatre
to-day. said to be one of the most
elaborate pictures ever put on a
screen. Four great reels. Open
at 8 o'clock Prices 10 and 20 cents.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-12-27

A postal to GrifRng Brothers,
Port Arthur. Texas, will bring
you their GA page tree book-its
worth S. to you, but you get It
free II you intend toSplant trees.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-12-27

Better than ever in the holiday
goods section of our store all lines
Of holiday merchandise surpass.
ing previous offerings, but don't
take our word, give us q call,
NEIL MCNEIL 5 and 10c store.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-12-27

China proper has less than 0.4
mile Of open railway to every one
hundred square miles Of territory,
and, estimating the population ct
81, O00, 600, there 10 0.18 mile Of
liAe to every ten thousand inhabi.
tanto.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-12-27

The republic Of Hayti has decided
% reform and stabilize tie currency.
and after January 4 1914, the mon
otaxy unit will be the gold gourde,
Weighing 4i8 grains, nine.hun-
0red- thousanths ane, making ii
equal 10 value TO the quarter dol
lar OF the United States.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-12-27

We demonstrate and prove the
merits of our A. B. G. Polish, see
it work and be convinced.
A. B. G. Co.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-12-27

On last Wednesday Franklin
was visited by a severe rain and
hail storm. For a short time
the hail fell rapidly. but the par.
ticles of ice were not large enough
to do any damage.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-12-27

Remember you disfranchiss
yourself for two years if you do
not pay your poll tax before Jan.
list. 1914.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-12-27

If you have not paid your poll
tax, it is high time that you do
so-only four more days in which
to perform this important duty.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-12-27

&. ssa VaTESm
VIII cure your rheumatism
Neuralgia, Headaches, Cramps,
,olic. Sprains, Bruises, Cuts and
5ui>a, Old Sores, Stings of Insects
TIC. An.iseptic Anodyne, used in
ernal1y ard ex -ernally. Price Csc.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-12-27

Have you planted your orans
and pecan trees yet? Ask Tor w
Tree Book of Grifing Brotnesss
Port Arthur, Texas, and ofd@
them now.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-12-27

Don't neglect to pay your poll
tax as there remains only a short
time left. If you fail you will be
disfranchieed for two years.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-12-27

Remember the BANNER and se
that your subscription is paid.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-12-27

You'll better appreciate our
prices the more you try to match
ahem. NEIL MCNEIL 5 and 1Oc
store.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-12-27

Wet, cold and icy weather has
been with US this Christmas year.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-12-27

A. B. C. Polish at your dealer
or ring 32l or al.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-12-27

i He is the greatest hero who
!. conquers against hope.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-12-27

Try A. B. c., furniture polish on
your buggy or auto. No other
will do after first trial.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-12-27

COLDS & LaGRIPrE
B or 6 doses 668 will break
any case of Chills & Fever, Colds
& LaGrippe; it acts on the liver
better than Calomel and does not
eripe or sicken. Price Csc.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-23
MUST CONSERVE
THE FOOD FISH
GOVERNMENT EXPERT HOLDS CON-
FERENcE. ON sUsJECr WITH -
STATE OFFICIALS.
PRESENTS A PROBLEM
CHAIRMAN LEE WILL NOT AGREE
TO ANYTHING TENDING TO GRIP
PIE THE INDUsTRY-FURTHER
CONFERENCE ARRANGED.
PRESENTS A PROBLEM

DR.. e. Lester Jones. United States
deputy fsh commissioner, Chairman
w. Mcdonald Lee. Of the Virginia
State fisheries commission, and Gov
ernor William Hodges Mann held an
interesting conference in the execu-
tive ONCE yesterday relative to the
matter of the conservation of food
FISH, particularly the shad and her
ring, q subject which Is now being
aEitAted by the United States bureau
OF fisheries and is also receiving the
attention OF congress in the shape of
a bill recently introduced by Congress
man Linthicum, Of Maryland.
Situation Grave.
Views were freely exchanged at the
conference as to the best method Of
arriving at the desired end. and the
question OF the various kinds OF nets
and fishing methods entered largely
into the discussion. Chairman Lee
briefly reviewed the State laws, which
are regarded as the most advanced
on the Atlantic coast, and satisfied the
conferees that they are being enforced,
but 1t was agreed that there is a need
OF even better regulation in the pres
ent crisis. which is admittedly grave.
II 1t can be brought about without
crippling an industry upon which ten
thousand people in Virginia alone are
dependent for livelihood. Chairman
Lee was frm in the stand that he
would not agree to any regulation
based on theory which might have
that effect. and DR.. Jones, who is a
native Virginian and a practical sci
enlist, showed a disposition to agree
with him.
Conference in Washington.
The object Is to find way to bet
ter protect the shad and herring par
ticularly. without crippl;ng the indus
try. and the situation, which presents
a complex problem, will be thorough
ly threshed out at a conference to be
held shortly in Washington, at which
representatives from Virginia, Mary
land and North Carolina will be pre-
sent. DR.. Jones, at the conclusion Of
the two-hour conference yesterday,
invited Governor Mann to appoint rep
resentative from Virginia to attend
this conference, and also urged the
governor to be present himself The
governor promised to name delegates
to represent the State and also to at
tend himself II his duties permit. Gov
ernor Goldsborough, of Maryland, Is
expected to eb present. The CONFER
ence has been arranged by Secretary
of Commerce Redfield, and the date
will be announced in a few days.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-23
SPALL PAVING FOR
L0MBARDY STREET
FINANCE COMMITTEE HELPS BIG
MUCH MONEY HERE.

One OF the largest local industries
is that conducted by the Expert Leaf
Tobacco company, on the Hermitage
road. The pay roll for the month is
$4,000 That much money is dis
tributed among the trades people of
Richmond.
Recently the city council has given
this company the right to use city
water and the privilege OF the city
sewers.
The finance committee last night,
at the request OF Councilman Mills.
determined to recommend to coun-
Gil the appropriation of $4,000 for
granite spall paving for Lom hardy
street, from the Richmond, Fred
ericksburg and Potomac railroad
tracks to Leigh street, which gives
that street some semblance of a real
street. and which puts the paving
pretty near the plant of the COM
pany
IT is hoped that before another year
goes around the plant will be within
the corporate limits. when the street
will be paved to and beyond the
doors of the plant.
The roadway leading to the plant
now is little more than a quagmire.
Many wagons daily use that road to
the city. In muddy weather it is not
certain that the teams will ever reach
the city.
Councilman Mills last night at the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-23
---"--------------------~~-YS
RUSlE PLACES O.. *. ON
NEW DODCER HURLER

President Ebbets announces that he
has bought Pitcher Schmutz from
Vancouver. in the Northwestern
league. on the strong recommends
ton OF Amos Rusie. who is located
out in that country, and Tommy
Sheehan, the Brooklyn clubs Pacific
coast representative. Schmutz will
report at the end OF his Northwestern
season.
Schmutz was with Tacoma and Van
couver last year. He was in thirty
three games for 261 innings and had
record Of thirteen won and seven
teen lost Tacoma finished last and
Vancouver third in a six-club league.
In the 261 innings he gave fifty-seven
bases on balls and had ninety-four
strike outs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-23
HANS WAGNER'S
UNIFORM FOR MUSEUM

PITTSBURG. PA, July 27.-Only
the consent of Hans Wagner, In re-
quired to assure his perpetuatton In
Carnegie museum. DR.. w. A. Hol-
land has announced It will be glad
tc receive the diamond giadiators
uniform. 1t came about through q
query sent to one aof the Pittsburg
morning papers by = fan who want
ed to know II a statement In an article
stating that Wagner was not yet ready
to donate his uniform to tho Carnegie
museum was to be taken a. meaning
that such donation would some day
be made. DR.. Holland was asked. .
Certainly, certainly" he replied.
I'VE are glad to receive anything ex-
cept dead cats and canary birds which
have been sent through Texas during
this hot weather."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-23
YANKEES MUST STAND
IN WHITE SOX DEAL.

CHICAGO. July 22.-No ofIiciaa
action will be taken by the Americas
league in connection with Frank
Chances complaint charging the
Chicago Americans with misrepro-
senting the physical condition a.
zeider and the playing ability g
Borton. for whom Chance traded Hal
Chase.
1T will be impossible to take &C.
ton compromising New York for a.
legged loss said President Ban John.
son, for the simple reason that
Chance wanted Zeider more than any
other man. He had his choice OF q
least ak Chicago playera and picked.
Zeider and Burton. Zeider was play.
ing regularly with tho Sox at the time
OF the deal"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-23
CLARENCE EVIDENTLY
NEEDED THE MONEY

CHICAGO, July 22.-Pitcher Char
ence Smith. of the Chicago Americans,
has confessed that he was the "un-
known" who pitched the CouIon Ath-
letics to victory on the North Side last
Sunday morning Then in the after
noon he relieved White and pitched
four innings against Washington
without hit or base on balls,
Smith. who is open to a fine or
suspension II the National commission
considers his case, told Manager
Callahan. tofs the White Sox. that
working for semi professional teams
on the side is a common thing among
major league pitchers. especially in
the East, where no games are play
ed Sunday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-23
MINOR CLUBS NOT
SELL DRAFTED MEN

AUBURN. n. Y. July 22.--Chair-
man John H. Farrell, of the National
board OF arbitration governing minor
league baseball, today gave out the
following orders relative to the sale
and trading of players among major
and minor leagues
IAN optional agreements must be
exercised on or before August l5th.
The sale Of the release of players
within twenty days of the major
league drafting period or within
twenty days of the close of the sea
son of the club disposing Of the play
er Is prohibited.
The sale of a PLAYERS release by
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-23

NEW YORK, July 22.-Butter:
Receipts today 1871 packages,
market firmer. Creamery extras
81 q 81 Ia; State dairy first. rs q D.
Cheese: Receipts today, 4,761 boxes
Market easier State whole mild
specials, IA i-4GI4 as; State skins
specials, 10 1-2 all. Mild class, b,
l6t; class G. ISL.
EGGS: Receipts, 22,979 cases:
market quiet and unchanged, Fresh
gathered extras. % @ IS; nearby hem
merry whites, rs q 80.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-23
BURTON WINS OUT
IN SEWER FIGHT

The finance committee OF the city
coucil last night. after consideration of
the proposition. determined to recon-
mend to council an appropriation of
s3,sls for payment to Hunter Burton
for extra work on the great West street
sewer.
This sum IL claimed by Burton be-
cause OF much extra work necessary in
the completion Of this sewer. The
claim had gone through the courts. and
II was determined by the committee
that the best thing to do would be to
allow the claim, and thereby close the
incident.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-23

one national association to another
shall be null and void against the
selection by draft of the player by
major ieaguc club from the selling
club. unless he be in the actual service
of the purchasing club for twenty
days before the opening OF the draft
ing senson for major league clubs"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-23

NEW YORK. July 22.-Tf the
Dodgers could learn something about
the hit and run game they might win
more frequently. Lack OF this i'm
portant method Of manufacturing runs
has been a glaring fault all season.
The st. Louis Cardinals won their
frst game from Dahlen's team at
Ebbetts field today, : to /.
Score by innings: r. Fl. E..
st. Louis .00l 10 000--3 s l
Brooklyn -. 900 900 001--1 ii 8
Batteries: Sallee and Wingo: Curtis.
Stack and Miller. Umpires-Rigler
and Byron.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-23

meeting OF the finance committee ex-
planned clearly the needs OF the COM
pany.
Mr.. Greed Davis, one Of the most
progressive business men in the city.
and a large property holder In that
section. agreed with Mr.. Mills that
the improvements were needed. and
the finance committee also agreed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-23
PETERSBURG PEANUT MARKET.

tReported by Rodgers HcCahe n Coz
Petersburg. Va. July ~, 1913.
SPANISH-Market firm.
Farmers, Spanish. s1.s5 per bushel:
stock exhausted.
No. Shelled, 1oc to 1ohc per ID.
No, 2 shelled. TIC to INC per Id.
VIRGIN1AS-Marke firm.
Fancy Jumbo. 4c per ID.
Hand picked. &c per pound.
Extra prime. Az to sac per ID.
Prime. ave per ID
Machine picked. 3hc to sac per ID.
Smelling stock, 20 c to an c per lb.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-23
CHICAGO GRAIN.

CHICAGO July 22--Trade In wheat
was OF extremely small volume
throughout the session with Anal prices
showing net declines of from IA TO
as cent.
Corn started Arm ON the continued
hot and dry weather, but later eased
on the prediction OF rains and lower
temperatures. Final prices were q to
"a cent lower
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-23
Ocean View Hotel

Ocean View ID the Atlantic City OF
the South. A beautiful resort. with
ample grounds and attractions.
Superb bathing. All the comforts Of
the city and the delights Of tho sea-
shore. the. hotel has been put In
thorough condition And 10 open Tor
visitors. For terms address
CHARLES H. CLNsOLvO.
Proprietor. Ocean View. Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-23
American National Bank

The Board Of Directors have Dc.
clared the regular quarfely DIVIDEND
OF per cent, payable July Let. Books
Tor transfsr Of stock will be closed
from Juno 27th to July "a. Checks
for dividend will be mailed.
O. B. HILL Caahiar.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-23

Special Local Data Fer Isstefee1----
u noon temperature Sc
p. NJ. temperature .............. Se
Maximum temperature up TO . Il. M. "
Minimum temperature up to =. ~. .!
Mean temperature ................ y
Normal temperature ~
Deficiency In temperature today. ...
Excess in temperature since March
lst .... -. -. =. A.vs
since January ist ............. ISL
Rainfall last twenty-fpur hours 80.
Deficiency in rainfall since March
since January ist .......... All
Local Observation . p. N. Yesterday.
Temperature ........ .............. IS
Humidity .................... 90
Wind, direction .................S e.
Wind. velocity 5
Rainfall last Twelve hours .........
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-23
The Weather

virginia-Fair Wednesday: Thursday
probably showers. light to moderate
south winds.
North Caroiina--Local thunder
showers Wednesday and probably
Thursday: light to moderate winds.
mostly east.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-23
IRON WORK

Fire Escapes. Store Fronts. Cellar
Doors. Wire Guard4. Sidewalk Lights
and Iron work for buildings Of every
call Madison 579s.
CRUICKSHANKS STRUCTURAL
IRON WORKS,
Dinecn st. and S. A, l. r.. n.
Richmond. Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-23
D, miner . c.. a,sv =. Mai. ..

mand Country-cured meat we'll kr1ok
ed and trimmed in demand.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-23
Roland II. Childrev

UF-TU-DATE UAUGtIIST,
Ei1hfeenth nAeFranklin Streets,-
A complete line OF Rubber Goods
The finest Razors in town, and fully
guaranteed Childrey's Kidney and
Liver Pills, best on earth. Mail orders
given prompt and immediate atten-
ton.
Monroe 2122. Madison 0S33
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-23
RICHMOND STOCK MARKET.

fReported by Caskie G. Burch 4 Co,
1915 East Main street, Richmond, Na.)
Richmond. Va. July %, 1918,
STATE SECURITIES
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-23
WV ,onk CoTros.

onsp. Iusn- Low CioFe.
January .,..... .i.A3 l144 1882 II 81
February ..., 80. .... ll.4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-23

Braves Beaten Twice.
BOSTON. July 22.-Cincinnati took
both games OF the double header from
the Braves today, ( to 5. In ten in
nings. and 8 to 2.
Boston drove two Cincinnati pitch
ers from the box In the first game
and 1t was only the good pitching
OF Brown that prevented Boston from
tying the score.
In the second contest, Brown went
into the box in the ANAL inning and
STAYED off another Boston rally with
the bases full and one run needed to
tie.
First game:
Score by innings: r. H. e.
Cincinnati 900 COS 900 Il /
Boston ..., 900 800 900 % 10 3
Batteries: johnson. Brown and
King; Hess and RAriden. Umpires
Brennan and Eason.
Second game:
Score by innings: r. Fl. E.
Cincinnati -. 900 100 000-3- 81
Boston -. UU1 900 00l-2 10 3
Batteries: Benton, Brown and
Clark; James and Whaling. Umpires
--Eason and Brennan.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-23
TOBACCO MARKET.

Richmond. Va, July %, 1918.
HID. AND LOOSE FIRED.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-23

relieving him The Cubs knocked
Rixey out Of the box In the third.
Chalmers finished the inning and was
relieved by Mayer. who was hit hard
at times.
First game:
Score by innings: r. H e.
Chicago ..... col 002 o00-5 2
Philadelphia ..010 100 31"--6 s /
Batteries: Lavender and Needham.
Alexander and Killifer. Umpires-
KLEIN and Orth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-23
GIANTS DELIVER

CONTINUED from Fifth Page
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-23
NEW YORK DAIRY PRODUCE.

u ? III WI 7 + ~ 7 ~
Spots, l2.4o--unrhanged
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-23

MARKET eeNpfTft,Ns,
Puoitry-Chickens selling promptly
on arrival; all other poultry fairly ac-
tive.
Live Stock-Ali live stock In Dc.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-10-09
DIVERSIONS.

| bought the latest magazines to cheer
my hours Of ease,
But found the list of titles somewhat
similar to these:
ION the Habits of the Microbe," How
to Know tuberculosis"
And The Very Latest Data of Arterio-
Scierosis."
So | turned to find refreshment in the
latest talked-of novel.
CTwas the kind | found that calls a
spade a spade and not shovel,)
To the bitter end | waded in the mire,
ankle-deep.
And it left me feeling murky as a mud
lark or a sweep.
Then | sought at last my needed relax
alton at the play,
But my doom was disappointment, for
found, alack-a-day
All the evils of the city there were
landed in lump,
Till felt as if that evening I'd visited
a dump.
Though l try to keep an open mind,
these questions come to vex;
Is there naught worth while but symp-
toms and the sinfulness of sex?
Is there nothing left to talk about in
sun or moon or star?
Is there no one left to care about the
pleasant things that are?
Have the Muses. all turned militant or
lost their shining dowers?
Are there none to speak kindly word
for this poor old World of ours?
A. w. Young. in New York Times