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The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1913-01-03
The Red Spider scourge

Mr. Worsham has issued a num-
Der of bulletins, dealing with various
plant diseases and pests, which have
attracted attention all over the coun.
try His red spider bulletin in colors
is considered an authority on the sub
ject. These bulletins are sent free
to all applicants, whether Georgians
Or not. Mr.. Worshams experiments
have made possible the practical con-
troll of the red spider problem. An
other free bulletin is about to be is
sued, dealing with the mole cricket
1t is the controlling of plant dis
eases and insects that has made pos
sible the growing of perfect fruit in
Georgia. Through their work it is
now possible to control at small ex-
pense the San Jose scale, peach cur
culio, coddling moth of the apple,
brown rot, apple scab and other orch
ard diseases. In addition all nurse
ries and growing stocks are inspected
once year, and strict examina-
ton is made of all nursery stock inn
ported from abroad
Mr.. Worsham is now planning for
his agricultural institutes for next
year. He holds about one hundred
annually in connection with the State
College of Agriculture, and some
twenty-five of his own, dealing solely
with chronological subjects. In Feb
ruary he will organize cotton clubs
in rs counties Immediately east of
those already organized against the
boil weevil. Ank citizen of Georgia
is at liberty u on the depart!
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1913-01-03

The other day in the Senate there
was bill up appropriating $4,000
toward a monument to Pocahontas.
Bailey arose in his place and poked
fun at the proposition. He said it
would soon be so that it would be no
more honor to have a monument than
TO have a seat in the Senate. The re-
Election on the body of which he wasa
meInber was not jest He meant it.
giant in physical size and in intel
fect, having felt the comfort and lux
ury Of easy money, it seemed redicu-
lous that men should plod for the
public welfare and he could not CON
zeal his contempt for those about him
who were so small as to do such a
thing.
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have thought that of all wrecks
there is no wreck like the wreck of a
man, and when l contemplate the
brilliant Texan feel it is pitiful that
his career should have ended as it
has. | am told he has stock farm in
Kentucky worth $25O,O0O and have
no idea he will have to borrow money
10 get home on.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1913-11-07
EGYPT'S DEBT TO WORMS
Their Digging Through Thousands of
Years Is What Makes Fertility of
the Valley of the White Nile.

The fertility of the valley of the
White Nile is renowned. British sci
entific surveyors report that it's re-
markable productiveness Is due in
large part to the diligence Of earth
worms, which have been digging 1t
for thousands of years. Observations
are recorded showing that during the
active six months of each year the
castings of the worms brought to the
surface there amount to about 240,-
pounds an acre Spread out evenly,
this would make an appreciate an
nual layer Darwin estimated that
the castings of five years in England
would cover the whole kingdom with
a layer of new earth an inch thick.
In the Nile valley the layer would
doubtless be thicker were the worms
equally numerous and busy, as ap-
pears to be the case, because the
proportion of honorable land there
is much less than in the British isles.
1t must be remembered, also, that, in
addition to the beneficial service OF
stirring up the soil, admitting air
and water more easily, and bringing
deep deposits to the surface, there
is a constant fertilization effected by
the vegetable matter dragged into
their burrows by the worms, much
Of which is left to decay where 1t
will do the most good.-Harper'
Weekly
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FINE EVENING WRAPS
NEVER WERE COSTUMES OF SEA
SON MORE LOVELY.
Materials in Vogue Lend Themselves
to the Creation of Perfect Gar
ments-Brocades Have Espe-
cisi Favor of Fashion,

The evening wraps of the season
seem to be lovelier than they have
ever been before.
The wonderful beauty of the new
material is to a considerable extent
responsible for these results. Such
brocades as are offered this fall have
never been achieved before. Both in
texture and coloring these fabrics are
truly marvellous.
The brocade coat is the most char
acteristic Of the seasons offerings in
the line Of evening wraps, but not all
of the handsome garments are in this
fabric. There are wonderful creations
in plain velvets, pushes, satins and
filmy stuffs with fur-almost invari-
ably fur-trimming; and the prices Of
these are quite as high as those of
the brocade coats.
Some very stunning evening coats
are in brocades of velvet and metallic
cloth, or in satin and metal brocades,
which, as all the women who have
priced them know, bring distressingly
high prices.
Among the handsomest of these coat
materials are gold, silver or other
cloths, embossed in close designs on
white or colored velvet. In combira-
tons of white and gold or white and
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CHAPTER XilI.-continued.

Some time soon, | hope. I'm sick
and tired OF 1t all here, Gloria. To
day it has seemed like the game isn't
worth the candle. What do you Think"
I'm all in the dark, too" was her
confession. Slowly and surely in the
shadow Of her shattered hopes and his
unhappy conflict of duty and desire
were they being drawn closer together
than even they had been when they
laughed with the spring and dreamed
of the days to come in a radiant sun
shine of unwhispered love.
II don't know what to think" Gloria
went on in low tone. 81 don't seem
to understand Belmont"
"Why don't you go away? Don't
you want to?"
What for? | know the life out
there" She made a sweeping ges-
ture which seemed to encompass all
the world outside the four walls which
shut them in together. cit wouldn' t
really satisfy me any more-to live
as | used to live"
''Yet your life here" He left the
rest to her.
mo, this doesn't satisfy me either"
"In word. Gloria, you're not hap
py."
instead Of replying directly, she
asked with a dropping of her hands
to her sides In a hopeless fashion:
Us anybody in the whole world
happy? Are you happy?"
Don't you think l amp
'I'm afraid not"
The appealing way she looked at
him, her whole soul yelling up in her
eyes, brought him to his feet and set
him TO pacing nervously up and down.
He looked fatigued, distressed beside
himself with care. She forgave him
everything but his studied refusal to
let her share whatever weighed upon
him. Could he not see, she thought,
how she yearned to tell him that
whittier he went there she would go
also. that his joys would be all her
joys and that his burdens would be
divided with her, that love divided all
sorrow and doubled all joy?
Wright could stand 1t no longer.
He saw her before him. trembling with
tiAesS oSsLhC SLIolAOii IAdI SDOOh nlul,
afiame with the same fire that burned
within him, mutely questioning him
with her big, soulful eyes. How could
he make amends for that month of
neglect except by telling her what she
long ago had guessed, but what more
recently she had right to doubt? He
felt weak where he wanted to be
strong. To hear from her lips that
she loved him was all that he needed
TO make him invincible. With her &C
knowledged love in his heart there
WAS nothing he could not do
"Oh, Gloria, l can't tell you what a
tight I'm making. You wouldn't I'm.
derstand. Business is business, out
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White Chiffon Blouse

There are many new shirt waists In
the shops, but the favorite one is oil
white chiffon cloth, the thin transpar
ent fabric that is about twice as thick
as the ordinary chiffon.
The waist is made simply. 1t has a
broad yoke across the back, to which
the material is gathered, and loose
sleeves that end in wide, turnover
cuffs at the wrists. The .ronts are
also gathered and there are no arm
holes.
This new kind of kimono sleeves is
very much in fashion and especially
on everyday biouses.
A new net blouse has two thick
nesses of the material and is fastened
with ordinary pearl buttons as large as
a 25-cent piece. The turnover cuffs
are fastened with two Of these buttons
used as links. They are joined by
strands Of silk cord.
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on a gold ground The lining is o.
gold-colored satin, and there Is a trim
ming at neck and sleeves of black fur.
The shades of currant red and a
host OF beautiful soft yet glowing red
ard rose tones are much used for eve
ming coat purposes, in brocade or plain
velvet, plush, satin and cloths. The
gray furs often trim these reds. toning
down their brilliancy, but dark furs
and white fox are effectively combined
with them also. And of course. in the
reds, as in all the modish colors, there
are scores of handsome models that
show no fur, though the very smartest
evening coat this season is fur
trimmed.
All of the rich gold colorings from
light to dark, which are a striking
feature of the seasons rich stuffs. are
pressed into service for the evening
coat, and harmonizing as these tones
do with almost any color, such a coat
Is perhaps as practical as anything in
the warm colorings that one could
choose.
The evening gowns Of the season are
lovely beyond description, and more
of them are being shown than of any
other type of model Beautiful yellows
are prominent among the evening
tones. and there are lovely things in
pinks. One of the models on the page
today was of pink crepe de chine and
pink chiffon. The latter formed the
tunic and upper part of the bodice,
while the lower part of the bodice was
of soft, creamy shadow lace.
The other model shown is of a rath-
er youthful type and would make a de-
lightful dancing frock for the debu-
tante.
The frock is Of ivory white char
meuse, with chiffon tunic, supported
at the lower edge with a soft reed. A
garland of small pink roses forms the
girdle, and others surround the tunic
at the bottom. The pink bodice and
sleeves are piped with pink satin.
MARY DEAN.
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Pampercd Lapdogs.

Tie New York papers report that a
wealthy woman we'll known in society
circles went to one of the finest hotels
l. New York and engaged a suite Of
four rooms and three baths for three
months at $50 day. There was a
living room, bedroom, and bath
for herself, room and bath for
the maids, and bedroom and bath
for her babies" as she called her
three dogs, two Japanese and one a
Pekingese spaniel.
Rising from Their satin-lined
basArts in the morning, the dogs are
bathed with scented water in the big
white tub. After that comes break
fast with milk and toast. At lunch
con the babies" are served with
lamb chops and creaned potatoes.
Dinner consists of a bit Of chicken,
mashed potatoes, and a dessert Of ice
cream or some creamy confection.
The fare Of the dogs is fifty shill-
ing5 a day, or more than $4,000 2
year.-London Tit-Bits
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The DkUGHTERof
DAVID KERR a&e
BY Harry King '1ootle
Illustrations by EAy W1T=@s %

He stepped between her and the
door, letting her take several steps
forward, because they brought her
closer to him, before he said:
mo, Gloria, you must hear ne. /
didn't mean to speak now, ofall times,
but it had to be some day. and per-
haps 1t is all for the best now"
The woman leaned her hand upon
the table for support, turning half
away from him.
Don't Joe, please don't" she nur-
INJURED. az must 60"
mo, no, | must tell you. You've
asked me If you could help me. /
want you to help me; you can help
me always. I love you. | want you
to be my wife. I have loved you, oh,
SO long; and, most Of all, I've felt
that you have needed me. Don't tell
me that it was just selfishness, dear,
that made me feel that my protecting
arms should be about you always.
Love is love, law unto itself alone.
We must recognize it and bow to it,
because 1t brings us happiness"
He came a step nearer, but she did
not turn to him. She stood half
turned away, her eyes downcast, her
lips parted into half smile. Her
breath came fast and she could feel
her heart beat. Then she heard him
say in lower tone, SO gently:
Nothing to say, Gloria? Can't you
believe me?"
She turned to find herself gazing
into his eyes.
yes, I believe In you-as l believe
in my father"
This answer was not enough. He
had asked her to be his wife. Not yet
had she replied.
Say that you care for me, Gloria
tell me that you love me-"
I've always cared, Joe; l do love
you"
For better OF worse?" He held out
his arms.
ITO the end of the world" she whis-
pered as his arms were folded about
her
And as their lips met in their first
kiss, Wright saw in her eyes the light
that never yet has shone on lard or
sea.
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NOW IT Is WINTER PILLOWS
Important Household Accessories
Have Arisen to Demand Their
Share of Attention.

No longer are we in search o. cool
designs in pillows for the porch. 1t
IS the coy, warm-appearing pillows
for the window seat and inglenook
that now concerns feminine heads
and workhags. These last need not
mean, however, pillows Of WOODEN
stuffs or insanitary silks-unless, Of
course, one wishes it so. But the
colors must be warm, either in the
BACKGROUND or the embroidery.
And now what designs are best for
the warm-colored embroidery? There
are. Of course, the conventional de-
signs, which can be worked in any
color that one prefers, and so it is
that we concern ourselves more with
a choice Of floral designs. Shall we
head the list with red roses? Surely
nothing could be warmer" but they
are beautiful only when used with
discretion, like all Haunting decora-
tons Poppies, too, are appropriately
used on winter pillows. Poinsettias
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mustn't listen to you. When I listen
to you, you make me forget every
thing but that l love you. And nov
| want to be alone and think"
To leave her for an instant was like
having his life's sun in eclipse. At
last she freed herself from his arms
and babe him go. He had gone as far
as the door, his hand upon the knob,
when she quickly crossed the small
space between them, threw her arms
around his neck and whispered:
Remember, dear, in whatever you
do, I'm with you. May my love and
my confidence support you ever"
1t seemed to him like a benediction.
Again were his arms around her, again
their lips pledged their hearts last
ing love. Gently he released himself
from her embrace, and with a parting
smile was gone
Wright stepped into the library, his
eyes upon Gloria until the closed door
shut her from his sight He turned to
find himself face to face with David
Kerr.
While Wright had been talking to
Gloria, Kerr and Kendall had Joined
the attorney in the library. AS soon
as the editor saw with whom he had
to deal, he recognized how hard
pressed were his friends the enemy,
since no go-between was employed. He
was being asked to treat with the
boss of Belmont himself.
you know Mr.. Kendall and Mr..
Kerr" Gilbert said, without resorting
to his social manner, as was his Gus
tom. This he knew to be a case of
diamond cut diamond, and there was
no occasion for any seeming show of
friendliness.
II had the pleasure of meeting them
at your house"
1t was easy to see from the direct
opening of the conversation that there
was to be little beating around the
bush. Gilbert took chair at the bead
Of the long library table. Wright sat
to his left, where he could see the door
of the room in which Gloria waited
for him. Opposite to him were Kerr
and Kendall
ITS been hot campaign" were the
boss first words, "but we can afford
to let bygones be bygones."
Wright was not to be led into any
admission which might be used against
him later, and therefore would not as
sent to this.
What l can afford has nothing to
do with it. The one question is: Can
Belmont afford to give itself up 10 this
terminal trust that leaves no stone I'M
turned in it's effort to steal the streets
and parks of the town? That is only
the first step. Where do you propose
it shall end?"
That's where you misrepresent our
side, Mr. Wright" said Kendall 1.-THE
undertaking you speak of is perfectly
legitimate, for the direct benefit Of
Belmont. I challenge you to prove
that what you have accused us of be-
ing about to do is really the intention
of this company. Nothing, sir, is far
Their from it."
That's all been gone over" Wright
said, turning to the lawyer at the head
Of the table. There's nothing new
to be said along that line. Was IL for
this you sent for me. Judge Gilbert?'
mo. I asked you to come over here
to consider an offer for your paper. Is
the News for sale?"
THAT depends. For sale when ap-
piled to a newspaper may sometimes
have an ugly meaning"
"Of course" Gilbert was quick to
add, 81 mean as a newspaper prop
erty."
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may reach the height of his earning
power younger in life. But he will
not continue to rise beyond that You
know that the less a man has in his
head the more he must depend upon
his physical energy Physical energy
is on the wane after do or As. The
man of 65 who has to depend upon his
physical energy to earn his living is
certain to find himself in very poor
circumstances. The man who has de
veloped his intellect will at the age
of sixty-five find himself managing
to live without depending too much
upon his physical energy. That is
one reason why life grows more beau
tiful every year to the man who is
educated, while the life of the unedu-
Gated man grows less beautiful and
less interesting after he has reach
ed the zenith of his physical pow
ers at the age of about forty or forty
five.
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Boudoir Cans.

Fashions come and fashions go, but
boudoir caps stay on. They get
prettier every month, too. One model
is now shown developed in net.
There is a full net crown, with a lit
tie outstanding brim of net or tulle
frilling, thickly pleated, and held
straight up around the crown with @
twist Of pink or blue or violet or yell
low ribbon. On one side over the ear
is a rosette of ribbon with two long
ends hanging from it. Each end is
weighted down with a little ribbon
ball, decorated with beads or gold or
silver spangles.
Another attractive model is made
all of lace, mounted on a wire frame.
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silver, with trimmings of white fur,
or sometimes dark fur, these mate
rails make stunning if hardly practical
coats.
Taupe velvet upon dull silver or
gold makes a rich and practical dark
evening coat, and one importer shows
a remarkably handsome model in bro
cade of dull silver cloth and gray sat
in, the two blending so perfectly that
one at first glance hardly realizes the
contrast. Skunk trims the coat, and
the lining is Of an exquisite cyclamen
pink, with dull silver lace facing the
front.
One Of the great French designers
has used successfully velvet which
has a rather fine close black design
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SYNOPSIS

Gloria Kerr. a notherless girl who has
spent most OF her life in school, arrives
at her fathers home in Belmont. David
Kerr Is the political boss Of the town.
end Is anxious 70 prevent his daughter
learning OF his real character. Kendall,
representing the Chicago packers. Is ne.
gotfating with Judge Gilbert. Kerr's chief
adviser for a valuable franchise. Ihey
fear the opposition Of Joe Wright. editor
OF the reform paper. Kerr asks the as
distance Of Judge Gilbert in introducing
Gloria to Belmont society, and promises
10 help him put through the packers
franchise and let him have all the graft.
Gloria meets Toe Wright at the Gilberts.
II appears they are on intimate terms,
having met previously in a touring party
in Europe The Giberts invite Gloria TO
stay with them pending the refurnishing
OF the Kerr home. Wright begins his fight
against the proposed franchise in the col
umns OF his paper, the Belmont News.
Kerr, through his henchmen, exerts eV-
cry influence to hamper Wright in the
publication Of his paper. Gloria realizes
she IL not being received by the best So
ciety and Is unhappy. She takes up set
Element work. Kerr and his lieuterants
decide to buy Kerr's paper and ask the
editor 70 meet them at Gilberts office.
Calling 1T Gilberts office to solicit do
nation Gloria meets Wright
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GOT HER CHICKEN TENDER
All Right for Mrs. Newlywed, But
1t Was Rather Rough on the
Butcher.

Mrs. Newlywed did not know much
about housekeeping and was always
cheated when she went to the nearby
butcher store after her supplies.
After a particularly tough bird had
been with difficulty disposed of she
went once more to the butcher and
said:
How many young chickens have
YOU today?"
The butcher said: 81 have but
three in the shop"
81 want two of the toughest you
ave-" said Mrs. Newlywed.
The butcher was surprised, but
Drought out two and assured her that
these were the toughest in the place.
Had them there for a week or more,
he said.
WELL" said the lady after much
thought, 'Ill take the other one,
pleased"
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side a woman's realm, but I've missed
you SO much this last month"
At this declaration she caught her
breath. Joy, she found, could some
times prove the twin of pain. That
this man, this strong, fearless man,
IN his struggles had missed her. had
Intimated a longing for dependence
upon her, made her heart bound. Love,
even when his banners have been
dung forth to the breeze leagues be
fore the castle wall is reached, never
ceases to be a surprise when at last
the knock at the gate is heard.
You've no right to say your work
IS outside of woman's realm if you've
If you've missed something a woman
could supply"
Something the one woman could
supply" he corrected.
! must be going" she said, rising
from her chair; I'm afraid Mrs
Hayes isn't coming"
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work and the expense; there were
dainty ribbons run in all the pieces
and in the rose paper box contain
ing the set were one dozen square
lingerie sachets, edged with lace, a
wee gilt safety pin In each for pinning
inside the corsage. They were en-
broidered In the same forget-me-not
pattern as the underclothes. These
friends began their work as soon as
the engagement was made public. A
boudoir cap and pillow were also pre-
sented at the same time, Of similar de-
sign and made over pink, the bride
elects favorite color.
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