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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14

her college chums goodbye, and tbs
train started off so suddenly and
moved SO swiftly that the naxmAn.
fifty yards ore more down the track.
got the kiss intended for her dear olA
college mate. s
My little brother sneaked out VIII
his fathers rifle and began tMxx1ks
practice. He placed an empty tGk|
mato can on barrel and bla1ed aMN&
at it: but. as the slang goes. he ne
er touched IT." L HIGH ssSs
what is the differences betwoom
normal graduate ana my lit4lA
thar
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14

among men. He went after these lost
sheep until lie found them. and 80
must those who would rescue them
now.
1t is. therefore. altogether futile
for the champions Of woman suffrage
to say that the problem can be solved
by making women FetAF9 AA-tifat
votes and laws can do has been done
already. and It IL little enough The
real power to deal with the social evil
is already In the hands of good Chris
tan women. II they VIII but USE It.
ROBERT ELLIS THOMPSON.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14

l. As passed by the farmers field
saw him fleeing from wild cat
that was 2ursuing him.
"A young man was just crazy to meet
a certain lady of beautiful charms,
who WIS visiting in his town When
he met her he could only sit before
her with his eyes fixed steadfastly
on hers,
What is the difference between the
wildcat and the young man?
2. A wealthy slave owner, when hs
heard of the surrender at Appomat-
tox. burst into tears on account of the
loss of his human property, and would
not be consoled.
Another man Of wealth had pecu-
liar ways. He had erected for his
own use a sleeping pavilion about half
mile out over the Chesapeake bay.
in order that the waves beneath him
might lull him to sleep.
What Is the difference between the
slave owner and the other wealthy
man?
3. A college student started out on
a trip around the world. En- route ha
met very lovely lady whom he mar
ried before he returned home.
A party of travellers in Great Brit
ain came to large tract OF waste
land. covered with heath--an excel
llent place for hunting. Teddy, who
was one OF the party. remained there
for some time to try his luck, while
the rest went on to London,
What Is the difference between the
college student and Teddy?
4. In Scotland there lived an or
phan lad who had to work hard for
his living. An old woman of his
neighborhood. In order to help him.
kindly cooked his meals for him, and
thus helped him to save time for
his work.
Carnegies who lives great part
OF his time in that country was out
one day in search OF youngster to
carry his golf clubs. etc, for him In
the game.
What Is the difference between the
kind old woman and Carnegie?
s. As ons OF the normal graduaAes
was leaving for home yesterday, AFTER
the commencement. sh0 put her hsad
out~of tn car window e. kias onA ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14

Grandpa, why ia the tree bent like
that The small hoy pointed at the
pine tree before him
The old man and tho little hoy had
heen walking through tho forest and
the odd shape az the tree had caught
HIS eye ard caused the question. The
trunk Of the pine tree arose from its
roots for about FIVE feet straight and
erect. and then there was a sudden
very perceptlisiss carve 10 one side for
three or four feet, above which the
trunk continued in its upright posi-
ton The pine, despite the unsightly
shape Of its trunk. was very strong
and heautifid little tree.
Boy. the story goes like this" said
the old man. seating himself on a log
beneath the trees and drawing the
small boy down beside him. once d
good and wonderful man owned this
tree and ali the land about here This
good man planted the tree here a
long. long time age. Its bark theu
was young ana tender and very green,
and the trunk of the tree WAS very
soft and niahie. Every day the good
man came TO the forest and tend ed
his trees. for he cared very much for
them. And every day he would care
fully tend. the tiny pine tree and say
TO IL; New, grow straight and tall.
little tree And the pine tree would
whisper its answer TO him In a great
big Yes, good gardener
But one day the good man came
to the forest and found the small pine
tree bending carelessiy over talking
to the green grass and gay flowers
that grew ON the ground
Little tree, Little treei' cried the
good man in dismay. The little tree
rN.sA a -
promised never TO so bend over again,
but when the good man was not near
II would forget and soon be bending
over the flowers again. This 1t did
many times, until one day the good
man came upon ii again. The good
man was very sorry, but also very
firm
Little pine tree. you have dis
obeyed so many times / must punish
you. Never again will your trunk be
straight as those OF the trees about
you. And your sad plight shall be a
constant reminder to the other trees.
And the good man went away. leaving
the little tree very, very sorrowful.
Fer many days the tree did not try
- stand erect, but hung its head in
shame. Then one bright day it took
COURAGE and looked up at the sun,
and found that it could stand partly
erect even then. So as the years
went by tho top of the pine was lift
ed up toward the sun. And it grew
straight and beautiful. as it looks
now, except for the ugly curve. That
Is the reason, boy. that mother keeps
reminding you all the time to be good.
Children must learn to grow just as
trees have to And IL you keep doing
things that are wrong"
"Ill be like the crooked tree" said
the boy, ly.--unidentified.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14
Summer Riddles.

There was n little red house,
And In the. little red house
There was little white house.
And In the little white house
There we're twelve little brown peos
pie.
There was little brown house.
And in the little brown house
There was a little white house.
And in the little white house
There was little we'll.
ANNIE 3. MOSES.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14

All heather nations are poor All
christian nations are rich, For ex-
ample: Everything is taxed in Japan
that Is taxable. There is a land tax,
house. tax. an inheritance tax. an
income tax on yearly incomes which
amount to $2o0 or more. There Is a
tax on merchants the shops OF arti-
sans, bicycles. wagons, autos. carts,
railway tickets. street car tickets. re-
ceipts. deeds and real estate decu-
ments. Patent medicines are taxed
10 per cent. The government has a
monopoly on salt and .eamphor and
o. : per cent Of the value of his
rice Ards ssss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14
Answers to Some Contrasts.

/. The one was picking her curls:
the other kicking her pearls
2 The one was pecking his chain.
the other. checking his pain.
3. One jumped the track; the other
trumpea the Jack.
4, One. D. pile of mugs; the other,
a mile Of puss.
S. Beating the heir, and eating
the bear.
DALLAS DAHL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14
SUMMER


IOrig1naL)
Under sky of purest blue
The soft breeze is blowing
And the little flowers IF delicate hue
On carpet OF green are growing.
Sweet birds In the air are singing.
Their songs or lofty praise.
And merry bells are ringing
To greet these happy days.
LUCILLE AARSTON.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14
Notes From Circle Members

My sister. who graduated at HART
sonburg State normal school this year.
will come home Friday, and sure
will he glad To sec her, though that
Will soon wear off.
Love to you and the members.
MARY BURKE.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14

Answer to Jumbied Short Sayings.
/. Now or never.
2. To err Is human.
g. Make haste slowly.
A. The poet ts born. not made.
f. Like the father. like the son.
g. Experience Is the best teacher.
LOUIS DAHL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14
ANNIE BOOKER MOSES,
Cum ber!and County, Va

~
Dear Aunt Nancy do hope oil
the cousins will respond TO Lueiie's
suggestion and produce page to he
proud OF in the future. I am very
interested In the circle and ] think II
is inprovsur every week. don't you :
All OF our members are doing fine
work, although we can do better, as
our schools have all closed now,
have not vet planned what 10 90
this summer in vacation time, but
know | will have a fine time. ! wouid
like very much to go 10 Riehmond
or Farmvilie | don't know wnlch
4, ace | will decide on going to. Aunt
Nancy. how could any one find Your
once? Would they have to go to The
yirginian Office and ask where YOU
are: and II | should go. You would
not know I was yoar member because
have lost my badge; and wouid you
mind sending me another onef !
lost II about four months ago. and l
certainly do miss it. !.
Aunt Nancy, thought Louis had
run out OF news when he wrote me
that note last week. and Enclosed It
With YOURS, but / am going to give
him an answer to his first two guess
tons. Yes, to be sure. l have JUST
plenty OF them. and enough to divide
with some OF the cousins. Ha. Fla. I
think his note was fine. I would write
q story. but I know that the "Old
GRAY Goose Of Aunt Nancy's would
be sure TO get It, He don't lack far
from having this. but as / haven't
any black Ink, ! beg to be excused.
Affectionately. your member.
ANNIE L. KELLER.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14
DOROTHY wINTREY.
I,etersf1urg. "

Dear Aunt Nancv.--My school clos-
ed today and ! was SO fattaned ! was
quite glad for a vacation.
have just finished reading Anne OF
Green Gables. | certainly did enjoy
il. and finished reading it In one day
/ have also read IN the last two or
three weeks. Mary Cary, That Printer
% Tden's The Calling " Dan Mat
thews. Miss Selma Lou, and have
been reading The Rohbsey Twins 10
my brother. They are very interest
ing little books. and we enjoy them
very much VIII close for this time.
Your loving niece.
r.. ELIZABETH SLATER.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14
Answer 10 Jun,bled Bible Verse.

II We love me We will keep my
commandments John i4;15.
HERBERT B. GRAY.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14
What the Old Gray Goose
Will Surely Gobble Up


Davtng that n n<dein
Letters and stories
Puzzles in
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14

Chase city, va.
Dearest Aunt aney.~~PieaSe par
don me fer not writing, before. bat |
have haen real sick ever since before
school closed hope my letter win
escape tbs "Ola Graz Goose" am
sending in a story, which I hope Will
s1ijt yoa ! got ms promotion card
the last day az school AT I am not
well now, I viii close for this time,
Your loving niece.
blanche WILLIS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14
MY Dear Nieces and Nephews:


pleased
Of
Of
SOL
will send me before Thursday "
lei
asked and how would they
her
might be out,
badge lust
all
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14

Trenholm, Va
Dearest Aunt Nancy reckon you
and all the members think that ! have
forgotten the page. but / have not.
! am real glad to see 30 many new
members on our page, 1t is
very hot up here. We have TWEEN
ty-one little turkeys | love to look
after them. and | have twelve little
chickens. Myrtle says she doesn I
believe in woman suffrage sure
enough. Ill try To draw something
next time.
Your little nice.
XEEAfA PALMoRE.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14
PUZZLES
Anayxnr tn Word EnIaara
ORPHA KILLER.

Answer to Famous Buildings.
/. Winter palace.
2. Forum.
2. Vatican.
4. Windsor Castle.
). Kremlin.
ORPHA KILLER.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14

Answer to Date tumble.
Independence day.
HERBERT 3 GRAY.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14
Trenholm. Va.

iftDiolHtr IL
NV Dear Aunt Nancy,-Tt seems a
shame that ! haven't written TO you
for so long. But IL seems we all have
to make some excuse for not writing
when we are absent so long. How
ever. ] hope our excuses are good
ones. II has been go awfuliy hot up
here and have been busy when ] am
ar home. 0rpha, | guess you dld
think we had deserted our page But
II Is such "a busy time Of the year !
Just haven't had time l am So glad
we have so many new members ami
to know they are taking SO much in
'erest Ia the work
am afraid some Of our members
will get a little laxv now this hot
weather Marjorie Hepburn. l think
have seen your picture, and isn't
your father a minister. Rev David
Hepburn If SO. I have heard him
preach ~ our church. Muddy Greek.
Will try and draw something this
week II haven't forgotten how. 50
will close for his time.
Your loving niece
MYRTLE TAI.MoRE
p s why, yes. Louis, would like
very much 20 have one of the PR
.gres. NJ. G. +.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14

Dear Aunt Nancy MAY ! become
mem her Of the circle Father taxes
the paper, and | always enjoy this
rage am sending n puzzle and
wing. which I hope 70 see on the
page next sunday. ] congratulate
SOW Annie m your story
With best wishes for all the circle
members. and Won too, am,
Your niece
DOE DrEy MINEB Ely
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14
Pals, Va.

Dear Aunt Nancy think Lucile's
drawing last week was just fine. and
also the story. The story and draw
ing I'm sending haven't much connec-
tion with summer. but I hope they
viii help to I'LL the space. Aunt
Nancy, / went to one Of the prettiest
weddings Tuesday have ever seen.
when Miss Eliza beth Weathers became
Mrs., Cross The bride just looked
lovely. and after the ceremony they
were hurried away in handsome ma
chine. which was waiting for them.
JUST before they left the bridesmaids
sanx, sGoodbyo Everybody" II you
svAr hoard II. you know how appro-
pirate Al was.. Aunt Nancy, II was
perxeetiy III right about the flowers.
\ n ht mlsyss yo y A y MY them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14

HERBERT B. GRAY.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-27
Reinforced Concrete of Old RsmA

Although concrete has been use6 for many centuries. 1t is generally sup posed that reinforced concrete Is . modern invention. This, however, has been disproved, according to Popular Mechanics by the finding of bronso reinforcing rods in the concrete roof of an ancient Roman tomb, and in the discovery of reinforced concrete in tho construction of one of tho walis of the old palace of tho Louvre, Paria.
 The reinforced concrete in tho lat ter dates back only 300 or zoo years. but created much comment because tho walls were thought to consist e. ufely of ashlar and quarry stone. Tho discovery that the stone casing cos csaled core composed in part of re- lAforced concrete was made whilo werkmen were piercing tho wall toe aA elevator installation
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-27
STATE GAINS COIN
 BY RAISING SWINE FED ON ASYLUM'S SLOTS
DR. J. L. GREENE TURNS WASTE INTO PROFIT AT STATE
 HOSPITAL.

Little Rock, March 27.-The state of Arkansas is just $1,528.06 ahead because of Dr. J. L. Greene of the State Hospital for Nervous Diseases, is a hog raiser, and in the two years he has been in the game, the profit would have been more than doubled but for bad management on the part of stockman in charge last spring All this was done on an investment of $1,637S5.
 Two years ago Dr. Green impress ed the State Board of Charities with the loss the institution was sustaining through the sale of the slop from the state hospital, and advised the pur- chase of hogs, and good ones. The
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-27

tonight. Hes such a glorious speci- men of a man."-d1t
 Will the party who borrowed our cross-cut saw a few days since, please return it and accept our thanks? 1. N. Fields & Son-157d3t
 The hit of the season. Home talent minstrel show Friday evening, April 3, at the Grand Directed by Mrs. Fanny Dunaway- Hogan.-157dtf
 "If I were really hungry man, this would be decidedly pleasant luncheons served every five minutes !" MT. Bob" at the Grand tonight.-d1t
 For Rent.-Large two-story dwell ling-six boarders in the house al ready Party renting the house leav- ing town See J. D. Dunaway-157-6 | The very pattern in Rugs that you have been wanting may be gone If you wait 1 have new assortment on display today. w. w. Westmore- land.-157d2t
 We are ready to do your plumbing work in frst-class shape, and will guarantee perfect satisfaction. Don't fail to see us. Home Heating and Plumbing Co. Phone No. 403.-dtf
 B. F. Spires will see that your plumbing is done in first-class shape by expert workmen. Also as cheap as it can be done. Don't fail to see us. Home Heating and Plumbing Co. Phone No. 403.-dtf
 Lost-Between J. T. Gossett's resi- dence and Grand theater, ladies' sig net ring with initials "J. E. L." on in- side and a. on outside. Reward for return to Faulkner County Bank.-2*
 There are some things beneath the dignity of Jenkins. There ain't no objection to a-feeding of dog, or a-drivin of 'orse, but when it comes to cats, the spirit-and If l do say It., it's true-the noble spirit of Jen- kins objects" "Mr. Bob at the Grand tonight.-d1t
 All kinds of furniture repaired. Any piece from the kitchen chair to the davenport repaired, refinished and made good as new and will look it. Don't throw away the old up- holstered piece. I will upholster it in real Spanish or chase leather, mor- occoline or plush. I have a beautiful line of samples and it's no trouble for me to call and quote prices which you will always find reasonable. I give you the same high-class work you can get in large city upholstery or repair shops. I am here to stay. All work guaranteed. Phone 19. T. C. Has kins, 216 Faulkner street.-157dtf
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-27
CONVERT IT INTO A PUBLIC
 SERVICE COMMISSION.

In advocating the broadening of the work and powers of the Arkansas Railroad Commission, making it prac- tically a public service commission, the Little Rock Gazette has undertak- en something that ought to have been in operation long ago.
 While the railroad commission has accomplished vast amount of good work for the shippers, it nevertheless has practically nothing to do a great deal of the time. Making it public service commission would give it a standing of worth that would justify the change.
 As the Gazette says, there are now so many conflicts between public ser vice corporations and communities as to justify the creation of commits sion with powers to adjust all differ ences.
 Another change should be to make the term of a commissioner 10 years, and ineligible to succeed himself, with the proviso that he can be recalled" for cause. This would do away with the present scramble for office and re- move the evil influence of partisan politics.
 The salary should be large enough to attract the right men, and the com missioners should be barred from us- ing free transportation on any occa- sion, and this prohibitive feature to apply to members of their families under penalty of forfeiture of their unexpired term.-Fort Smith Herald.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-27

Board accordingly purchased thirty sows and one boar, paying for them S1 ,637.85. Almost immediately chol- era attacked the hogs and one-third of the sows succumbed before the serum with which the herd was in oculated took effect. The ravages of the disease were checked, and such a system has since been followed that the pigs are immune, and no more have been lost. Every expense in keeping the hogs, the slop which is fed them, with the cost of erecting the buildings and the men who care for the stock, amounts to S4,121.68 in the two years.
 The state has derived, through the sale of hogs or pork to the institution, 1t being charged at the market price, $2,616.l9. It still has 104 on hand, with prospects for material increase in the spring. The hospital possesses two of the finest Berkshire boars in the world, and they are valued at $500 each. One was purchased for $200 when but pig.
 The finest of the young boars are sold by the state to farmers who de- sire them, the price for this register ed stock being $25. There is one young boar, now only about four months old, that Dr. Greene expects
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-27

to be worth Sl,000 by the time he is a year old, and he will not be sold at any price, being worth too much to the states breeding pen.
 A careless stock tender caused the state to lose all of the young which were expected last spring, so pr. Greene figures he is only really chargeable for year in the develop ment of the states herd.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-27

Say, friend, you may just figure all you please, but here's the whole thing in a nut shell' $50 or $9O will buy at the Vilonia Racket Store just about the same amount of goods that $125 or s13O would any time before
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-27
Personals


 "Mr. Bob," tonight at the Grand. Frank McAnear went to Dalhoff this morning.
 B. E. Gwin of Fort Smith is in Conway today
 J. J. Fortson of Cato was in the city this morning,
 Mrs. w. B. Clayton is spending the day in Little Rock
 J. c. Hamilton returned to Little Rock this afternoon
 Charles Cooper of Nashville, Tenn, is visiting in the city.
 "Mr. Brown comes down" to the Grand theater tonight-dlt
 For Rent-Four furnished rooms. Mrs. T. R. Douglass-153dtf
 V. L. Gates returned this morning to Dallas, Tex, after a visit here. Sharles Simpson of Russellville is visiting in the city this afternoon. Jenkins and Patty as Romeo and Juliet" at the Grand tonight-d1t For Rent-Four-room cottage on Faulkner street J. D. Collier.-dtf If you intend to plant a garden, use Douglass 4-Brand Truck Grower Be sure to use 4-Brand fertilizer on your garden. At T. R. Douglass & Sons. dtf H. M. Rector of Rector's Spur was business visitor to Conway this morning.
 "The White Vacyuero,' a two-reel Bison, will be shown at the Arkway tonight.
 For Sale.-A nice six-room resi- dence on Clifton street. See Mrs E.. J. Witt.-157dtf
 A Crystal comedy, "Baldy Belmont Lands a Society Job," will be shown tonight at the Arkway.
 Arthur Hendrickson of Mt. Vernon brought in the returns from his town ship yesterday afternoon.
 Dr. J. J. Doyne, president of the State Normal, is a business visitor to the capital city today.
 Soft lump coar, screened and free from slack, $5 per ton. R. B. McCul- ioch. Phone 122.-dtf
 w. R. McHenry, road commissioner for Faulkner county, is spending the afternoon in Little Rock.
 All ladies of Conway are invited to see my pot plants and hardy shrubs. Mrs. J. A. Pence.-148dtf
 Mrs. A. H. Malone of Plumerville is visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. c. M. Walthall, in this city.
 Hats cleaned and blocked. Old hats made new See Ingram Hartje, Agent Capital Hat Co.,, phone 94.-156d3t You have to see our window to ap- preciate our Easter novelties. Nell son Drug Co.,, 300 North Front St.dtf For Rent-Business building 40 by 100 feet, now occupied by Plunkett- farrell Co, after April 1. Andy Hess.-dtf
 An evening of good wholesome comedy will be enjoyed by those who attend "Mr. Bob," at the Grand to- night.
 For all cases of that new disease, "Cats on the Brain" see MT. Philip Royson, M D., at the Grand theater tonight.-dlt
 Have you a soul for the dramatic art?" See "Mr. Bob' at the Grand theater tonight, and Jenkins will tell you.-d1t
 Miss Pearl White returned this morning from Morrilton where she visited at the home of her mother, Mrs. E. c. White.
 Have you met your Manly Ideal!"
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-27

B. A. Thomas Improved Poultry Remedy makes old hens lay and young chicks grow. Guaranteed by Chas. w. Jones.-1y
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-27
BUILDING RESIDENCE.

Oscar E. Martin has begun the erection of a residence on Davis street, in the Anderson addition.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-27
WEATHER FORECAST.

Unsettled weather tonight and Saturday; probably rain; colder.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-27

the Racket Store opened up. Do yoI "C"?-wtf
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-27

tonight. Hes such a glorious spec men of a man. dit