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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-13

back TO the school as fast as he could
go. He got out of his holiday clothes.
and dressed himself In his every day
suit.
"Ah. poor child" said the curate
when the boy came back. Curiosity
led you astray, but the fault has
brought it's own punishment. You
have been hiding yourself to cry over
IT."
mo" answered the brave and no.
bic little fellow. Il have not been
crying. But I knew It all My
mother shall not 20 to the poorhouse.
She would die Of grief I will not
return to school. l will support her"
Touched and surprised the curate
tried to reason with him But his
one idea was to have her from the
poorhouse, and he could not he turn
ed from his purpose. He asked his
brothers to help him, and l am sorry
to say they refused. Then he begged
them to lend him a small sum on
which to begin some business. poor
boy. only nine years old What could
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-13

teachers and school teachers. az
sembled TO get things In ship-shape."
There were useful articles Of handi-
craft, bits Of hric-a-braC, fancy work,
homemade CAKE and bread and many
household articles. All were well dis
played, and a large placard stood on
the very front col'nter-where every
one might read on entering-which
told the object Of the fair. The funds.
SO the paCard told one. were to go
toward helping an honest. deserving
widow, with two small children, till
she was able to be entirely self-sup-
porting
Wen, It was gratifying to Milly to
SCI the crowds pouring into the
fair" on the first night of the
opening Not only did they come. hut
they bought from the many attractive
things displayed Prices on articles
We're very, very reasonable, so all
were entirely satisfied
The fair was in session for two
nights, and nothing was left for sale.
The money-till was heavy, fact
which proved that Milly's fair had
been a success. When the money was
counted--and the amount Of rent for
the storeroom deduCted-it was found
that the little treasurer, Milly Rogers,
had in her keeping one hundred and
three dollarss Millys eyes shone as
she counted ii over on n table, a
dozen of her friends standing round.
isn't 1t splendid?" she cried. More
than enough to meet the extra seven
a Notwithstanding sunshine and
fresh air, and to pay1or the moving"
Millv could say nS more. for every
one wanted 10 clasp her hand or hug
her or kiss her. or do all at once.
and every one wanted to tell every
one else how fine Miny Rogers was
"Who else would have thought of
helping one TN this way" inquired the
minister, tears in his eyes "A little
offering from each, and the friends
to buy them. paving only what the
articles were really worth. yet ena-
bling Milly To carry out her chartta-
BILE plan ! say, give us more like
MiIly Rogers God bless her"
And every one echoed. Give rs
many like Mtly Rogers, God bless
her"
Two days later Mrs. Sumner moved
into the new fiat where her little
ones could play all day long IN the
sunshine which flooded the room, and
hope and to enlarge her business and
to see her way clearly. And at night
she dropped on her knees thanking
God for friend like Milly Rogers
Detroit News-Trihune
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Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson was horn April
Is. 1919. at Shadweu Albemario
county, Va He was the son Of Peter
and Jane jefferson. and was the third
Of tan children.
Jefferson started 10 school when he
was five years old. He was n good
student and he entered William and
Mary college at the age of seventeen.
jefferson began 10 study law at
the age Of twenty four He had
neither n strong nor n clear voice, and
consequently. was not good speaker
After he had practiced law for seven
nr eight years. he became one Of the
most successful lawyers In Virginia.
After few years he was married
tn Mrs. Shelton, who was n widow.
She was very pretty. He made his
home at Fonticelio. and they lived
very happily together
jefferson wrote the Declaration OF
Independence" IN l77E, all except a
few words which were put in by John
Adams and Benjamin Franklin.
jefferson was noted for several
things which 7 have not got time
to mention
jefferson became president Of the
United States In 1909. He served for
two terms
jefferson spent the remainder of
his life at Fonticello He died on the
Fourth Of July 1925. and he was a
good and kind hearted man He
wanted all persons 70 he educated.
Jefferson also wanted TO he rcmem-
hcrod for three things which are THE
Declaration Of Independence" tho
statute Of Virginia, and the father Of
the University Of Virginia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-13

Two thousand years ago there lived
a great soldier, whose name was Jul
Illus Caesar. His home was in the
city Romulus, built and named Rome,
and his soldiers were called Romans.
But aCesar seldom stayed at home.
He was nearly always away fighting,
and he always conquered the people
he fought He used to say this in the
letters he would write home: II came.
l saw. / conquered"
Above his flag, which was scarlet,
was "A brass eagle and wherever Cae-
sar went and this Roman eagle was
seen the soldiers would follow. for
they all loved him. But there were
some men in Rome that did not love
Caesar, because they were Jealous of
him and his victories. So, one day In
March, they rushed upon Caesar. and
with their daggers stabbed him until
he fell down dead. The saddest thing
about Caesars death was that Brutus
was amongst the men that helped to
Kill him. Now Caesar thought Brutus
was his friend, and when he saw him
with his dagger ready to stab him It
grieved him so Caesar cried out: And
thou too, Brutusl"
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0 M NJ UX M ~ II, H545
A GOLDEN AS WELL AS A KIND DEED

There was once upon n time boy
nine years old whose name was Jean
Nigier His mother was a widow
who had once been rich, but was now
very poor. She bad four sons of
whom Jean was the youngest. Two
kind men got places for the three
older boys, but lean was n bright lad,
80 they sent him to a boarding school,
that he might he educated. The ex-
pense Of doing this and supporting
their mother at the same time was
found 70 be too great. and SO they
resolved to send the poor old mother
away to the poorhouse, The boy was
away at school, and knew nothing
Of this Wishing to break the mat
tor To him us tenderly as possible,
the curate invited Jean to his house
for a holiday. and the boy came IN
his best clothes, Just as he arrived
the curate was called away for a few
minutes. and. while alone. little Jean
opened a book when out fell a paper
1t was an order to admit his mother
70 the poorhouse. AS soon as Jean
read 81 he left the house and ran
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he do" thought the brothers. and
coldly and cruelty denied him this
also.
But God leads the right person in
the right way. Jean had a watch
which the teacher had given him as
reward for his good lessons This,
with some of his clothing he sold,
and with the small capital thus OBJ
tanned he bought cakes and children's
toys and went about selling them
In this way he was able to earn
money enough to keep both his moth
or and himself from want
Did little lean persevere in his
good work. and was he able to SUP
port his mother? Yes. he did and is
still taking care of his mother and
making her happy by his loving at
tention and devotion
Was not this golden deed. as
well as kind one? Yes, and It was
known in the eyes OF Him who know
eth all hearts and who. in His own
good time, gives rich and eternal re
wards.
SALLTF ROSA. CLAIBORNE
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-13

i "Oh. no. mother IFS mourning rain -
"But doctors never mind about the
weather Put on Rays rubber coat
and take my umbrella, and youn be
snug as can be ''-
Feeling very important and happy,
DR. Rosemary skipped out into the
pelting rain. swinging her little black
bag As she turned the corner close
by the playhouse sudden gust of
wind made her lower her umbrella
Look out for my eye, I've got only
two" cried a voice Rosemary peered
ont from the side of the umbrella and
heheld the jolly postman who was a
i special friend.
Where you sailing to-" he asked
1t must be an important errand"
1T is. I'm the doctors assistant,
and I'm going TO see Miss Milsom."
Good said the postman Here's
I a letter for her. that'u act like a plas-
/ ter. maybe"
+ "0h how, Lovely, y3-;II ,.,,,, u,o,oo
n,,, ~ ~, ~, 1a,
~, 80, ,,,a,,7a,+ u ,ea,,,o-,, $1,000,
AZ no rlaybarse dnar
~ was orooplne' deJeCted niue
iaoy VINO opened IT, nut "hen she
looked out ana beheld the rosy smt-
ing lace uhder the Gripping umbrella,
her eyes ana mouth became one round
on or surprise.
eve come to see you" explained
Rosemary; whereupon Miss Nilsson
opened wide the door and cried
Come in! Come in! What is your
name ?" she questioned. 1--WE wanted
10 know"
ION other DAYS it's lust plain Rose
mary. but today I'm Doctor Rosemary
baord tbot 90, ,,,ara sic1r ;,
"Tfaae 1.c,,," exr1aimed Miss NIL
so,n ana after the smau dortor had
hoe, roIiavad ne nor yyet Garments Inc
iittIa ola Iadv said eriIjneiv .svViIl
w., faa, ,r,-, r,,1sa o.,
no. rratt,. hnd :, Gotta posorar,,
~ 80 80 80. to3iS ',.'',
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-13
TALKS TO TINY TOTS
By CASSIE MONCURE LYME
JULIUS CAESAR
By CASSIE -MONCURE LYME

most the only teaching had been done,
were destroyed in wars. which were
continually going on. only the rich
had any chance to learn.
Alfred was very intelligent, and
when only twelve years of age he
could outread or write any Of his
brothers. Alfred. when he was TWEEN
ty-two. became king of England. He
was very, very brave In war. and won
many important battles. He over
came the Danes, who were continually
fighting the people. Much as Alfred
did for his people in war, he did more
in time Of peace. Above all else he
gave careful attention to their educa-
ton. He rebuilt the monasteries and
founded many schools, to which every
owner of certain portion of land was
compelled to send his children.
His time was divided into three
parts. One was given to business, one
to refreshment by food and sleep. and
the third to study and devotion TO
God. These divisions were marked by
burning of candles Of equal length.
Alfred did not study for his own
pleasure merely. but translated many
works for his subjects.
/ think he was the best king we
have studied about in our English his
tory.
ALICE CLAY.
Toano, Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-13
"BEGGAR MAN"

little girl and a little boy
Are playing "Beggar MANI ali
the day:
1t seems to be an exciting game
If you wish to play. 1t this is
the way
The little boy is the Regrar Man.
very noisy beggar is he:
The little girl in mansion
lives.
A lady both rich and proud is
she.
The Beggar Man comes prowling
about
And gives the lady a terrible
scare,
She hurries around to her windows
and doors,
And drones these words with
monotonous care:
Lock. lock, double lock,
Ticker. tick -er, tick -er, took.
All around the house,
Doors and windows and blinds"
The Beggar Man can never get in
After the locking. of windows
and doors;
The lady knows she is perfectly
safe,
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Although he fingers outside and
roars.
Sometimes the lady goes for
walk
And then they have such excit-
ing fun
For the Beggar Man is sure to
appear.
And the lady. oh. how she has
to run,
For II, the Beggar Man fierce and
bold
Should happen TO catch the
lady. you see.
The lady, rich and naughty and
fair.
The Beggar Man. then. would
have to be.
The boy and girl are fond of this
game;
know that they are a happy
pair
When I hear these words again
and again
Repeated with that triumphant
air:
Lock, lock. double lock.
Ticker, ticker, Tickle took,
All around the house,
Doors and windows and blindsr'
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-13
MILLY ROGERS FAIR

more babies. 1--we like that. She
could get a four-room fiat two rooms
facing the south, where the sun shines
is most all day long. FOR only seven
dollars n month more than she's pay
ing where she IS But she said the
extra seven was out Of the question.
for there was the expense If moving,
and ths entire first months rent to
pay IN advance. So she sees no way
out Of her present condition, But ]
DO"
We'll Two decided to hold a fair,
and give the proceeds of II to Mrs.
Sumner. or rather, to take the four
room. sunny fiat for her, paving the
extra seven per month for year. In
a better place she'll get more work to
do, and from people who'll pay better
prices. Don't you agree with me ."
Yes, what you say IS very true;
helping the poor woman will place
her IN a position to help herself But
you spoke OF holding a fair. Now.
exactly what do you mean Muly? 4
fair Is a big undertaking
with her mother to help her. the
little girl ought TO be able to move
mountains" smiled Mily,
The following day, Mnly called on
her Sunday school teacher after
school and took her into her CON
ffdence about the fair Miss Null
len was highly pleased over IT, and
promised her warm support To-
Eether they called upon their minister,
who was we'll known for his helpful
ness in such matters He, too, en-
tered into the scheme with all his
heart Refoer the week was ended
Mily had q dozen women, and twice
that many girls Of her own age, en-
listed as her helpers And each mem
Der Of the now fully-organized little
band made It her business to call up
on several friends
The fair was set for two weeks
from the day of MHly's first visit
to Mrs Sumner. for that would be
two DAYS before time to pay another
months rent and Milly had decided
that Mrs, Sumner should be settled
in her new fiat before that date. The
place Of holding the fair was an old
store buildingg, facing upon a prOmi-
nent business street After school,
Milly and her numerous school girl
, friends, their mothers and aunts and
grandmothers and Sunday .Chool
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Az Mnly Rogers came down the
three narrow fights Of stairs which
led from Mrs Summers meaEer fiat
70 the street. she shut her lips tight
~ and -nurmured half aloud; "Ill ar
range ethirg-so I will. Those
children can't 10 left in such a con
dition"
Al the foot NJ the last flight Of
stairs she opened the door and step
ped ont into a gloriously bright day.
up IN that awful three-room fiat,
not bigger than three hand-boxes. 1t
is gloomy and dark and there. with
mover a view Of the sky nor a ray Of
sunshine. live md play those two dear
little children" she said TO herself.
Their poor mother we'll. It's stitch.
stitch. stitch, TN her fingers are worn
almost to the bone to make barely
enough 70 pay their small rent and
keep BODY and soul together But I'll
have to manage in some way to fix
things better for Mrs Summer and
her two delicate children"
MulY walked hriskly homeward,
She found her mother in the library
and Joined hor there,
Mamma, did you ever have &C
casion TO visit Mrs. Summer in her
fiat -"
Mrs. Rogers looked up from the
/ marianne she was feAdiNg. NO, Mill
~ I have never gone TO Mrs sum
mer's homo. She usually comes here
+ for my sewing. or sends a neiRhhor
I boy for It. And. as Won know. she al
ways delivers the finished work her
self But why do you ask, dear?"
Il was Just there-at her fat" ex-
planned Milly. land It's a terribly
wretched place. She has two little
children. a boy Of four and a girl of
/ three. They're Just babies Shouldn't
! babies have plenty Of fresh air and
sunshine?"
WHY, yes. when their parents can
afford it for them" replied Mrs
4 Rogers. but how did you happen
to go TO Mrs Summers DEAR"
y was coming down the street from
school when I heard n child scream
and turned about to see n dear little
boy tumbled into tho gutter. His
mother, carrying bundle and
another child. ran to him, and as she
picked him up ] recognized her to he
Mrs. Sumner I fastened to her and
gave her what assistance | could. She
/ had been 10 market and AS the day
was SO fine had taken the children
with her for a breath Of fresh air
She had more than her hands and
arms full. so 7 relieved her Of her
basket and paper bags and went up
stairs to her fiat with her Oh. such
dark hallway, and worse stairs II
does seem the square deal n let q
nice clean, honest woman, with two
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-13
Rurford. Va

Dear Aunt Nancy guess YOU tho
cousins and the Old Gray Goose think
] have forgotten or f0rsaktn tho cir
Gle, and ( guess ! almost have, bur the
reason. dear Aunt Nancy is this Papa
stopped taking the SUNDAY paper. and,
rs / did not get 1t, I lost an interest
in the paper This morning I happened
10 see your letter on The wrapping
Of dads paper. and I saw where Won
offered prize for the STORY If the
kindest deed / know Of j thought I
would Try and win prize ana | know
Of a good many Icjnd deeds, and / viii
send one, aud have my paper renewed
again. 7 feel really ashamed Of my
self for not writing Who won the
Washington birthday prize? / sent "A
story and n drawing also, but did not
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-13
Alfred the Great.

In the year OF eight hundred and
forty nine a prince was born In Eng
land, who afterwards became one OF
the most celebrated and best loved
kings in the world. His name was AL
fred. afterwards Alfred the Great, and
ne was the favorite son of both the
king and queen
In those days the poor people were
very ignorant, Few of them could
even read or write. There were no
SCHOOLS, and the monasteries, where al
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-13

she Remembered Her Manners.
and was eagerly telling her mother
what happy time she had had.
Susan" said her mother. II hope
you remembered to tell the hostess
that you had a pleasant time at the
20 yes. mother" answered uttla
susan; Il told her as soon as I got
there. so | wouldn't forget it,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-13
A TRUE STORY OF A GOOSE
ny LOUISE y. IFARMEF

/ for something 10 eat every time we
went near her BY Friday she was
able TO walk about. and jumped out of
her box, and wanted to follow us all
over the house. Uucle would not al
low that, and said he must take her
back to the barn. This morning he
did SO We patted her and petted her
and said god bye, and promised we
would come 10 tho barn and see her.
She wanted TO follow us and not go
with Uncle, and at last he picked her
up and carried her.
] want YOU to remember that she
was carried both coming and going.
and had never walked on the drive
at all and then you will be very much
surprised a. what happened this af-
tcrnoon. We children felt so lonely
without the goose that Auntie said we
could go TO the barn TO see II, II we
wanted to, We were Just starting.
when We were met by tho funniest pro-
Cession you ever saw. Nearly at the
top Of the steep path leading towards
the house was our Mrs Goose Be
mind her. the gander Mr. Goose, and
behind him their five Childrenl We
kept quite still and out of sight and
waited 10 see what they would do.
Mrs. Goose led the way to the Kitchen
and all the others followed. She rnust
nave gone home and told them how
them all 10 1.-Two with US
We went in and fed Them Thu
Rander did not seem at aIl shy. and
lhe young geese were so much daintier
looking than the father and uothar
mat VIC would have liked to keep them
Tor pets. But Uncle would not allow
,'@| ana 20 our sorrow, he drove
lHeh al back 10 the barn. He says
We can eau ON them as often as we
'iNe' Uut mat they must not return
our calls
We are going to see them every
uaE next week, and take them some
ming 70 eat every time we GO They
IKE eaung from our hands much bet
yer IMAM having the food thrown down
~ mem as II they were chickens.
ave my love to Mamma. and ask
soon, like a good bow. 10
Your very loving cousin.
DOROTHY.
F, S--You may call me a goose as
often as You like, it won't hurt NV
feelings eit ] shall think YOU
mean that ] am very clever and nice
You may. choose to forsake your
duties, and choose not to have. the
sorrow they bring; but you win 20
forth. and what viii you hnd2 Sor
row without duiy-bitter herbs and no
bread with them.-George Eliot
Let us beware Of losing our enthu-
siasm. Let US ever glory TN some
thing, and strive to retain our admira
ton for all that would eunoble and
our interest in all that would enrich
and beautify our lifc.--Phllips Brooks.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-13

lou may choose to forsake your
duties, and choose not to have the
sorrow they bring; but you win 20
forth. and what viii you fnd2 Sar
row without duiy-bitter herbs and no
bread with them.--G gorge Eliot
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-13

Riddles.
/ What smells the most in doc
tors shop?
2 What IS that which is black and
white and read all over?
g. When does the water stop run
ming down the hill?
CARRIE PACINI.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-13

Let us beware Of losing our enthu-
siasm. Let US ever glory TN some
thing, and strive TO retain our adnira
ton for all that would cunoble and
our interest in all that would enrich
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-13

F. S--You may call me a goose az
often as you like, it won't hurt NV
feelings sit, ] shall think YOU
mean that ] am very clever and nice
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ANSWERS TO LAST WEEKS
PUZZLES.
Conundrums
/ a noise
2. A fortune, made up Of bank notes.
8. a milking stool
a. Absence Of body.
s. A bum dance
s Mary land (Maryland).
T. In the baseball field.
e. Gray-apes CGrapes)
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She Remembered Her Manners.

Toano, Va.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-12-05
RInewoRM ITcHED TERRIBLY

1915 Aisquith St., Baltimore, Nd
"My children were afflicted with Wnat
they called ringworm OF the scalp
contracted from a house-cat they were
playing with. The ringworm formed
on their scalps about the size OF
silver dollar and their hair fell OUT
leaving a round scale or crust on tnelr
scalps. Their hair fell out in rouno
spots. There was terrible itching, ana
they scratched till the blood came.
They were very fretful and could not
sleep at night, and they were very
cross.
"They were treated for several
months with no Improvement Whatso-
ever. / was told they would never
have any hair and would always Dc
bald. Then began using Cutlcura
Soap in connection with Cuticura
ointment and the first week ! coulo
see the wonderful remedies were 40
ing all they were claimed to do ana N
| six weeks time they were entlFel,
cured. They all have a beautiiu
growth Of hair" (Signed) Mrs. Sadi'
Pollock, Jan. l, 1913.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sol,
throughout the world. Sample OF eacl
/ free. with s2-p. Skin Book. Address pos
card "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. -Ao'
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-12-05
ROYALTIES TIPS AR LARGE
Crowned Heads Expend Large sums
for Gratuities to Those Who
Have Served Them.

When a man begins to grumDle d.
the tipping habit in New York, says
the Times, he should thank his stars
he does not belong to the noollity'
The sums paid out by royalty IN UP,
ping servants while on visit Wouiu
support several families for year
For instance, the late King Edward
tipping bills ran into the thousands
each year. He made it a point tha'
when visiting a friend, even for a re"
hours. never to leave without pe'
slowing notes among the servants, IL
is said that when he visited for the
weekend he seldom left less thah
81 900 to be distributed as tips.
When the king went to shootlns
party each beaten received IS and the
head keeper s25 or more, according
to the duration of the visit, Inc
kaiser is said to be the most llberal
Upper among royalty of Europe. II
is said that every servant in a mouse
which he visits is sure to be remem
bered. The day before visit COMES
to an end secretary hands the che
steward an envelope containing I'M
amount to be distributed, and n
makes sure each servant receives III
allotted share. Even the employe
of the stable are remembered.