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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-13

| how are you? Hul-Io." Then hi.
laugh would come ringing out, too
as they danced UP to him and fell In
| with quick little steps beside him as
went tramping on with his huge
bag of mail.
and afternoon. First they spied him
in the distance. then they bounced
| to the sidewalk. and then they bore
down on him in joyous, welcoming
body.
But one morning something tragic
and unexpected happened. They were
/ playing in the little green yards as
usual, when there was a voice tina!
they had been waiting for many min
utes.
The postman! The postman',
coming!"
| In a moment they were on the side
walk, down the walk they were rush
( ing. the approaching figure was com
/ ing nearer--nearer, and they were
/ charging straight on to meet him,
! But what was the matter? They were
stopping. One by one they were stop
ping and drawing back. The figure
was coming on. but dismay and dis
i appointment were written all over
! their small faces
/ 1t wasn't theT postman,
I received my mail with surprise
/ that morning. because I hadn't heard
/ the postman outside with the children
! For two weeks 1t was the same each
/ morning. There were no joyous
/ scenes of welcome; the new postman
I made his rounds silently. grimly; and
I the children stood back as silently,
/ with troubled faces, and watched him
pass But one morning as they stood
watching the distantly approaching
! figure with the same troubled. Won
/ dering faces. something else happen
! ed One OF them ran forward quickly
! his eyes straining tensely down the
walk, and then there was a vibrating
I cry:
MIS- the postmanl- -our post.
mani"
For a moment they only stood there
gazing unbelievingly--and then there
was a wild rush They were charging
/ down on him Just as they used to-
| Straight down on him. Happier than
! they had been for two long weeks,
and his voice was ringing out again
I just as it used TO do.
'Hul-lo, Well. how are you? Hull
! lo," Then came his old laugh.
| As sat in my window and looked
| out at him and at all the happy. ra-
! dating little faces around him. l
| felt very much as If the sun had flash
ed out beautifully. Unexpectedly. In
the sky, after a long season of cloud
and gloom.-The Christian Register.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-13

There were no little folks for Dido
dog to play with. She and the goat
were not on good terms, and there
wasn't as much as q kitten to amuse
herself with. The chickens were fun,
to be sure, but they always cackled
and futtered so that her mistress was
sure to run out and scold.
One day when Dido lay half asleep
on the back porch she was reused by
a great racket in the barnyard., She
pricked up her ears. Her mistress had
just taken a newly Matched brood from
the nest, and the young mother, who
disliked her babies. and was flying mere
and there, suuaking wildly and trying
to get out.
II might have known you wouldn't
do for a mother" said Mrs. Oakley
Even a half Leghorn's good only 70
lay eggs. Look at that" The hen had
made one mighty effort, cleared the
fence and ran toward the WOODS. Mrs.
Oakley carried the chickens into the
house. bundled them up in flannel and
put them on the hearth. The dog fol-
lowed
Don't you hurt these chickens, Di-
do. Hear?"
Dido seemed to understand. She
went quietly to the bundle and lay
down beside it, Through the rest of
the day she spent much of her time
king there When Mr.. Oakley and his
wife came out after supper, Dido was
curled up in the corner by the chick
ems
II must get a basket for them In
the morning. They'll begin to run
about and might get in the fire. Mrs
Oakley was unwrapping the bundles
why, there are only three here" She
shook the cloth. where can the
other one be?"
Dido lifted her head. There, be-
tween her forelegs, was little
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-13

, OF the sun, and there was a cool breeze
blowing The saving WAS to begin nj
9 o'clock. and before that time the
hoard benches ranged along the back
yard fence were filed with merry
lookers-on.
At precisely the same instant the
In one corner Of the old academy
playground group had gathered
about two boys. Sandy Jardine and
Max Guerney. Sandy was a tall.
strong. large featured chap, as op.
pos,te as the poles to the little. 1.-the
! dark youth who stood near him
looking up In his face with laugh
ing back eyes.
They were leaders. these two. each
of his particular clan; and respect
ing their popularity the school was
nearly equally divided. A strong riv-
airy existed between them, good
natured enough. for the most part,
though sometimes verging toward
unfriendlness. .Hist now Sandy was
evidently excited, almost angry. In
foot-race the preceding Saturday
Max had beaten him. gaining a ST.
premacy which he possibly nigh.
hold
Yes, you did whip me. fast
enough" Sandy was saying, while
a dull red mounted to his cheek.
but NIL the same, I'll whip you
to pay for ii, and any day you've
"A mind to set"
THE track was too short" cried
one Of Sandy's champions. That's
what's the matter BY the time
Sandy got under Roadway. he had
70 turn. The walk was laid oat for
little fellows.
Considerable laughter followed
this sally: and the little fellow"
Max. joined in II heartily.
Come. I'll match you in any way
you iske.' continued Sandy Come
now-rowing. riding. running, wrest-
ling--which shall IL be? Come! l
dare YOU Max Guerney.." A little
murmur of approval ran around the
group. and the boys waited for
Max'a reply Well they knew he
would never refuse dare. II, as
the challenged party, have right
to choose the weapol.s?" interrogat-
ed Max. with side glance from
Ais laughing black eyes. We'll, then,
I'll neither ride nor run nor wrestle.
nut HI saw wood with you, Sandy;
and you may beat me. II you can.
'I'Il tell you" Max's voice rose
clear above the tumult I'm in
earnest enough. There's OLD Cnole
Nathan Tiines and his wife, poorer
then double distilled poverty; and
nobody to do hands turn for 'em
since 'Siah died. saw Uncle Nathan
ont chewing at his woodpile. You
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-13
The Chickens Foster Mother
CA True Story.)

chicken. She was mothering IT. She
looked from master to mistress, as *
to see how they liked 1t.
That's the largest one. I reckon II
crept out Of the cloth. Let's see what
she Will do with these" and Mrs.
Oakley put the others down near Dido.
The dog gently moved her right foot
and drew one of the chicks up against
the left leg, where the first one lay.
Then she drew another biddie to her,
and still another. After they were set
tied. she softly laid her head down
over them and closed her eyes. They
were all snug for the night.
For days Dido kept careful watch
around the hearth, caring for her
adopted little ones as tenderly as a
mother could have done. When they
had grown stronger. Mrs. Oakley took
them out on the back porch 10 get
the sunshine. Dido stood guard there,
tfett,, t7ttt he 64t1t a41d p441
themselves in danger from the heels
OF the goat as it frisked oq the
porch.
one day Dido came to her master
with a piece of rope between her
teeth. laid ii at his feet and looked
up in his face.
What does she WANT" MIR. Oakley
called to his wife.
Mrs Oakley came to the kitchen
door why, don't you see Dtdo's
chickens there on the porch? She
wants you to tie the goat. / just now
chased him off the porch. because he
seemed to worry her.
When Mr.. Oakley had tied Billy. the
dog seemed satisfied. She kept care
full watch over the chickens for weeks,
and after they were large enough TO
run in the lot she still knew them
from the other chickens and mothered
tthen-Metta Folger Townsend, in the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-13

their trunk safely slowed in the bag.
gage car Of the train and their other
belongings near them piled up by the
helpful hands of the porter.
Suddenly Rose sighed "Oh, dear,
do wish ! knew whether Molly Mufl
is contented or not. keep thinking
about her, and l even imagined jus,
now that I heard her NEW"
THAT II strange said Mrs. Matt
thing myself since we have been sit
ting here"
They were silent for = moment
when clear and distinct came an un.
mistakAbie, q plaintive. an impatien,
new. as who sould say. "Oh. do hurry
up now. Oh. won't you please let me
out now. Just as quick as cam
All three OF the Maitlands jumped
and looked at each other in blank
amaxement.
why. it is Molly NUM-" exclaimed
Rose:
She's in my hat box" declared
Papa Maitland. with sudden inspira.
ton. Don't you remember how the
porter said that WAS the heaviest hat
box he ever carried? / thought i,
was a Joke. suggesting a larger fee. =
In half a minute the hat box wa.
opened. and, there, curled up inside
Mr.. Maitland's Sunday hat, was Molly
Nun. looking wild-eyed and nervous
not yet able to enjoy her triumph.
All the passengers In the car were
greatly interested. and they came ur
to see the clever cat. She went or
with the others TO New York. and
have never heard that all the scold.
ings Rose gave her ever did a bit OF
good. No one could ever guess how
she managed the affair nor how much
she understood OF what she was do.
ing; but. II her object was to gain
the polish that travel Is said TO give
we may assume she succeeded, fol
she certainly went to both. New York
and Washington before returning tc
her home.
How do you suppose 1t happened
Did Molly Mum push the cover open
just wide enough to squeeze through
in which case 1t would have faller
by itself! Was It good'luck or good
sense which made her choose a box
in which she had plenty of breathing
space and openings for fresh air ?
How could she know that the cover
left open spaces on each side after
the strap was fastened? And do you
think II Is true that cats like places
better than they. like people? am
sure do not think that, at least
The Christian Register.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-13
|ch Was the Strongest

i was ont: the apple trees were
blossom. all the little wild
were putting M their heads te
1t the world was made Of. the
blue and the birds were sing
wonder the children felt happy
re ready for some fun. The FIVE
rays ard Ber- Bessie and Bell
Ext door 10 each ether ana were
fiends
afternoon they begged to have
in the woods near their HON es.
hoshers were willing and packed
full OF good things for them.
must tell yuu one thing they
bre they started The girls said
whichever boy was strongest
be king of the feast" and wear
h Of leaves on his head. To de-
lack and Ben took hold Of each
hands and pulled as hard as thes
Meg and Lot,ie were or Jacks
hile Alice and Ned and Baby
led to help him. too, but She was
10 small 70 do much. Both sides
hard.
n Aess ar i,s h-i ts+.ss 80 y . sac p
tug that they ierked Jack and
lers right of their feet,
u course. Pen was made king.
girls made q crow n for him out
be chestnut leaves. Then away
II went. tho jolliest party you
W..
all said they were hungry the
I they reached the woods, SO the
tirls unpacked the baskets. while
ys found a nice Ga. stone that
do for a table. They .anr songs
id stories. and ths time passed
for 0em 10 so hons. THE girls
10 busy packing mn the dishes
ley never missed Reas until they
badly TO start home They look
h and low and called loudly;
Bess! Oh. I,essw NIL ut once.
8 In the distance they heard a
tcream. The boys ran with all
hight tin they came to a deep
b the woods. On the banks was
! cAe. and oh! there In the water
por Baby Bess. with a pnnd-HlX
Ght In her hand. she had tried
IA IL, but her 800 slipped and she
\ Ben SAW juggling In the
Tho hA~np ReAa wan the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-13
Lincoln and the sentry.

Foreign visitors are surprised to find
that there are no sentries at the White
House. During the war a solitary
soldier mounted guard, and on one oc-
casion had an amusing colloquy with
President Lincoln.
Mr.. Lincoln emerged from the front
door his Iank figure bent over, rs he
drew tightly about his shoulders the
shawl which he employed for such pro-
lection: for he was on his way to the
war department, at the west corner
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-13

of the grounds. where in times OF bat
tie he was wont to get the midnight
dispatches from the field.
AS the blast struck him, he thought
Of the numbness of the pacing sentry.
and, turning to him, said
Young man, you've got a cold JOB
tonight Step inside and stand guard
there"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-13

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-13
Mnke-Relieve Bee.

Lady Henry Somerset once told how
her attention was frst called to the
work of relieving the sufferings OF poor
city children.
TT was this way" she said. II was
moved in that direction by the rare
patience and imagination OF one little
boy. His example convinced me that
patience was one OF the qualities
needed most; and. in seeking it, grew
into that work. was in a hospital on
visiting day. while the doctors were
changing q plaster cast which held a
crippled boys limb. The operation was
exceedingly painful. I was told. Yet. to
my surprise. the little sufferer neither
stirred nor WINGED, but made a curious
buzzling sound with his mouth. After
the doctors left. I said to him:
Flow could you possibly stand 1t?
"'That's nothin'.' he answered. Why,
just made believe that bee was
stingin me. Bees don't hurt very much.
you know. And kept buzzin, because
was afraid I'd forget about it's being
a Doe IL l didn't
Little Barbara had been sick. but was
convalescent.
Are you my doctor?" she said, wax
ing up suddenly and finding strange
lady at her bedside.
mo, dear" sal the strange lady, II
am your trained nurse"
AAh, that's better,@ exclaimed the lit
tie girl. II shall like you very much.
Trained nurse" she continued. pointing
to q cage hanging near Nhe window.
"let me introduce you to my trained
canary."-SSt. Paul Globe
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-13
TOM AND BUSH.

was q large. gray cat. and
WAS little gray squirrel. Per-
their color had something to do
|sheir friendltness, for. when
hnd Tom were curied UP beside
|other IN "a cage. they looked
much alike.
course. the cage belonged to
but one day Helen's father took
enirrel down to thu store with
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-13
||ant Nancy Talks About School Days

~ dear Nieces and Nephews was Just wee bt hurt that
children this thought
my letter last week which ruscd to get m you would
had returned. However
you did write and SHOULDN'T feel one BIT hurt because
1ins things miss letters however very
10 o talk
That's the only have of knowing
with the
at being
II IL has
still remember
to frst
.dy I to IL. and
Some
school begin Now
ell OF felt
who make the football team
baskethall9 to near
nrtist2stndyinE this year,
"a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-13
WHAT HAVE WRITTEN,

wearsachinsolden
DALLAS DAHL.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-13
LETTERS

Pals, Va.
AUNT Nancy was so glad to
r letter Sunday and to know
h're back again with us, al
I know you needed the rest,
ope you had a perfectly lovely
is almost. here. again and ]
n / feel very much elated over
meet.
Nancy. did you ever ride horse
i love horses. and would rather
beback and play tennis than any
know.
you please send me another
lost the osher one some time
The phone Is rining and
mo one else TO answer it but
I'll have TO close.
Lovingly.
MARY BURKE.
Farmvilie, Va
IAun. Nancy.--~When l wrote
kG thought would have more
! the next letter. but. te tell IN"
arn buster now than Was
sending YOU puTgle ar hope
{nt. others will do likewise. The
I suppose. IRE making thA most
kw remaining vacation days and
|even writing for their own dear
liz that they will! all do much
kereafser, I am.
Your little nephew.
LOUIS DAHL
Richmond, Va.
Aunt Nancy ~. cad the
club stories since we started
|you. paDer. I am girl nine
aee. Please send me a badge
ht to join the club.
Yours truly.
TILLtE GOLDEN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-13

month-oId jersey CAT Was nib
bling al the grass in the yard. Bes-
sic, who WAS from the city. eyed IL
thonghtfully moment Does 1t
really pay" she said mt last, ito
keep COW as small as that2"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-13
JtInt.En SCHOOL STUDIES.

l. Hit #. cream
O. Gay horher.
g. Isham y I'eE1f
4. clout ONE
s. I'd try a coin
6. Larger shamminc.
q. I.u,-3s pA til
The Washington times., 1914-08-15
By MRS. HENRY c. PERKINS.

and yet II il not always well under
stood. because 1t Is not spectacular
or Appealing. as the various agencies
for helping the suffering and dis
tressed. Settlements are places for
youth and Joy. friendship. cheerful
ness. and neighboriy combining.
We help in larger ways the best
interests OF all the people in that
particular part Of the city where
constructive civic work IL done by
making children into q well-regu-
lated and disciplined body for work
or play. in the time that would
otherwise be spent in the street.
This work Is well worth the earnest
and serious approval of the citizens
Of our city and should be given
steady financial support and appre-
citation.
In the past, Noel House has grown
slowly. steadily. and satisfactorily.
Every year moro children are
reached. The outside work with the
other agencies Of our city increases
regularly. II is hoped. in the future,
all the settlements, through a CEN
trail committee meeting when neces-
sary, may find that they can do a
stronger and more valuable civic
work.
The city is vastly better where
these settlements exist. and the pub
lie, without whose aid they are help
less. is to give us Its sympathetic
support, as 1t has done in the past
The Washington times., 1914-08-15

7 most beautiful women you and i have
ever seen. Her roles call for exercise OF
the deepest emotions: pathos and tras-
edy have fallen to her lot since her
earliest days on the stage. AND sun,
she preserves the contour of smooth
| cheek and brow. because she has ieaIn, shs
ed to SO govern her features that sne
can express emotion without the grim
aces so common among nervous women
Learn to avoid the lip-biting, eyebrow.
raising and eye-nsrrowing habits. II
Won have already been unfortunate
enough to acquire wrinkles, massage
them daily with cold cream ana try 10
spirit them away. The following recipe
is reliable and will not make hair GROW
on your face.
Have your druggist mix these ingredi-
ents: r.
One ounce of white wax.
One ounce Of spermaced.
Two ounces of lanolin.
Four ounces of sweet almond oil.
Two of cocoanut oil.
Two Of orange flower water.
Thirty drops Of tincture OF benzoin.
When You massage the wrinkled
skin, pinch it. quite gently crosswise
Of the line of the wrinkle. Do not leave
the cold cream on over night as II
makes the facial muscles fiabby. Plenty
of the cold cream will be absorbed by
the pores during the massage. You must
wipe the rest away with a soft cloth
and then wash the face IN cold water.
This will remove any destructive ao-
cumulation Of dust and close the pores
afterwards. The effect on the skin is
not one Of overaction, but CT stimula-
ton. And when your skin is soft once
more do not spoil the whole value of
your care by allowing the unpleasant
thought wrinkles to mar its surface.
The Washington times., 1914-08-15
Odd Caps and Stockings X.
X Vary Bathing Costumes
By MADGE MARVEL

cleverly they only need the occasional
pressure Of a hot iron to keep them trim
and straight She wears a pair of tan
90 red stockings and a red rubber cap
with her black suit.
The new rubber caps are perfectly
charm Ing and not only protect the hair
from the injurious salt water, but add a
pretty touch to the beach outfit. The
severity Of simple bathing suits IL at
last broken, for rubber manufacturers
are producing dowers-roses. daises.
pansies and vfolets with masses Of
foliage and all In their natural coiora
These little groups. Of rubber flowers
are very pretty at the side of a bright
cap. An especially attractive Tam-'o-
Shanter shape Of olive green rubber
has bunch Of purple thistle as its
trimming features. A single red rose
with green leaves trims one side of
cap of navy blue. A bunch of violets
Is the feature Of a cap In natural tan
colored rubber. A certain rubber cap
is called the Omar because II so
cleverly resembles the head-dress worn
by the famous poet-philosopher. The
cap is made Of brown rubber with long
pointed tabs extending down each side
and ending in tassels
Progressive designers have not only
seen possibilities in the flower bedecked
rubber cap, but are also introducing
corsage bouquets which are worn at the
belt Of the bathing costume and come
out OF the briny deep with color and
petals as bright and fresh as when they
were submerged.
Copyright. 1915. Newspaper Featur. serytc. \