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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-02
HURRY UP CALL MADE
FOR RAILROAD MEN
Indian Infantrz Delayed in
Reaching Front by Poor
Railroad Service
(By j. W, 7. Mason, former London cor.
respondent Of tho United Pross)

New York, Oct. 2.-'rhe western bat.
tie front's extension, In the French
theatre Of the European war, northward
toward Belgium, was being partially
checked today by lateral German resist
anoe
That Is to say, as the allies conccn.
tratc more and more closely In the
north, the Germans are thrusting out
parts Of their north aud south line un.
vi they run west and east These nt.
tcmpts constitute n series Of blocking
operations,
BY adopting this method the Ger.
mans are delaying what appears to be
the allies new strategic obicctiyc--u
powerful attack upon the northwest
corner Of the German bnttle square
near the Fronco.Bclglan frontier,
The arrival Of lnrgc force Of In.
dian troops at this time should have
an important bearing In connection
with The nlliGs movement against the
German right front.
Can Move 10000 Daily.
Twenty thousand troops daily can be
motcd 10 the front In nm emergency
with modern rnilrond facilities without
CREATING confusion. SO " the Indians
number 10000 hs has been suggested
II would be no impossible matter 10
have practically all Of them on the but
tie line nt present.
/ Thursdays official request In Eng
land for 1000 rnllfoad men 60 10 Ia
France euggesta TINT the French limo,
ofrail communication may not he work,
ing smoothly, however A sudden dc
sire for assistance In running the most
important part Of an army n mechun
ism IN dipconccrting and " this request
means that partial breakdown has oc
Cured ln the operation VI the French
railrond the lndiun infantry's arrival
~ the point whore II Ia most needed
ma, bc considerably delayed
n w, ut amy rate, curious that the
British government should have issued
ita call for railroad men colncidenially
with the necessity for the rapid trans
porihtion Of the Indian troops
win Gain Anyway,
| The increasing fury Of the German
attack on Antwerp proves how urgent
n the kniAef'p necessity 10 release hii
troops from Belgium for service ol
French soil
Whether Antwerp falls or not N,
German defenne viii be strengthened
ultimately, however, by the addition oI
the teuionic force now operating
against the Bclgians. This must be Ia
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-02
Was at First State Fair

Among this years fair visitors
Is Mrs. s. G. Scott, Of Creswell,
now 85 years Of age who was
among the visitors at the first
Oregon State Fair 81 years ago.
She reports the first exhibits as
being In a few small tents aud
says she little realized at lhaC
time Il would ever assume such
large proportions.
While on the grounds she
met u member Of the fifth gener'
alton of her family for the first
time. She Is still In good health
and expects TO visit several more
state fairs.
Breeders Association
The Oregon Purebfcd livestock
Brecdera association held their annual
banquet last evening at the Y. NJ g, A.
cafeteria on the state fair grounds
The meeting was presided over by
state senator q. u. llawley, who In
troduced o. NJ plumer, Of Portland as
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-10-02
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-05

were: Miss White. OF, Raleigh: Misses Flea
nor I'iilar. Saruh Wychc Lucy Mnciin
Maggie Boggs, Mary Cochran. Mrs. L. L.
GOODWIN aud Mrs. 4. G.. Slate.
The Joseph Hedges Chapter Daughters
OF the American Revolution. held It's reru-
lar meeting Ut the home OF the regent
Mrs. w. : GOODWIN. on Friday
The feature OF the meeting was tho adj
dress by the regent unu the Installation ~
the new officers as follows: first vice
regent. Mrs. W. w. Robertson: second yi,.e
regent. Mrs. IL. NJ. Tredwny: RECORDING ssc
rotary. Miss b. Robinson: corresnondinr
secretary. Mrs. T.. NJ. Parker. rbonln,,e
Mrt. Luclcn Lotion: registrar Misc Mvra
Harrison: historian. Miss Ellie AInpn,n,
Mrs. x. r. McNuir and Mrs l.. NJ Parker
were appointed To prepare the course of
study for tho next year. the proxraIn 70
he submitted to the cha ptcr Mt the Septcn,
her meeting. The program for the afternoon
closed with paper on Child Welfare
Work
The Greensvilie Chapter Of the United
courthouse Monday afternoon. the presi.
dent Mrs. w. 4. Tillar. la tho chuir. Mrs
W. Is. GOODWIN Was elected president for
the coming year. and Mrs. Tilar historian
The new officers OF the chapter VIII be In
stalled Int October. Delegates to the United
Daughters or the Confederncy convention,
To lie held in Bristol Tenn. In September,
were elected. Mrs, f. H. Goodwyn. Miss
sally Bailey. Miss Mary Turner: alternntes.
Mrs. W. w. Green. Mrs. ". -. ,;oodwyn,
Miss Annie Cooper. There viii he no more
meetings Of the chapter until September.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-05
BON AIR
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Bon Air. Va. July THE usual contin-
gent Of young people was on hand at tho
Friday evening club dance.
With cooler weather. tennis has first
place in the list of popular nmusements In
the village, anal both in the early morn
Ing and the afternoons the numerous courts
are largely patronizcd
Bon Air homes and all OF the beautiful
country places around about are flied with
Fourth oSJuy guests. Many families spent
the GLORIOUS Fourth along tire river bank
near Bon Air. and engaged In the lovely.
but somewhat uncertain. sport OF fishing,
and there were several picnic and barbecue
parties along the bluffs OF the river and In
the woods nearer the village Several small
parties found sufficient amusement In near
by groves, while the booklovers lie
ightfuly entertained the IIazcn Me-
mortal Library during the morning hours.
Altogether. Tho day VIC celebrate" Was
properly lookod after In and about Bon
Air.
All the new hung allows near tho Bon Air
lnu arc nov occupied. Albert G. Kirkland
and family having moved into their lItle
summer retreat Oh Wednesday.
William :ilyson and family viii leave on
Monday Tor Sojourn at Virginia Beach
The Rev 4. ClaESc;; skinner, ID. u. wife
and daughter. Richmond. have been
guests Of Mr. and Mrs. William Ely son
this week
Miss carrie p. Moore is .ojournine at
Wiiioughhy' Beach.
Miss Alice Reed has returned from New
port News. whore she went to act ms sponsor
Tor tho Mallory Line steamer at It.
launching
fudge George l.. Christian. Of Richmond.
was the recent guest of his brother. Robert
l.. Christian.
MI, and Mrs. a. r. IIolderby and their
two win leave Monday for New
York and trip up the Hudson River
Mrs. Joseph Johnson has returned from a
visit to her sister, Mrs. Il. g Barbour. In
South Boston.
The Misses Brown. OF Norfolk. who have
been the guests Of Mrs. r. b. McClucr.
lief; for their home Tuesday
Nils sarah Crump Miss Elizabeth Gaines
nnd Miss Alice Poole, of Richmond. have
bccu The guests Of tho Misses Ellyson the
past wccl..
Mrs. Z, W peotross and daughter Miss
katho!iue Hagen Peatross. o: Norfolt are
guests the Bon Air Inn.
Miss Virginia iilier has returned home
from visit in Cannhc1 County.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-05
SWEET CHALY BEATE SPRINGS

Especial toThc Times Dispatch.l
Sweet Chnlybcatc. Va. July with
the spacious dining room, ballroom and
parlors newly decorated, and rooms
fresh and dainty, this grand old health
ana pleasure resort presents Il smiling
welcome TO the many guests who re-
turn each year. \ casino is one of the
most recent ATTRACTIONS. which adds
greatly to the pleasure and comfort
OF tile many automobile parties.
Among the late arrivals are Stock
ton Cooke and family, OF Sheffield. Ala,
whose general popularity adds greatly
To the springs. Others are G.. w.
Spruce. T. a. Tyree, Covington. Va;
lanes ID. Dunnigan. Columbus. Ohio:
Mrs. Earle Allen. Louisville. Ky: w.
l.. owen, L.ynchburg. Va; j. y. Riggs.
Riverton. Ky: 5. y. Peters. o. II.
Spencer, Z. ;. Harvey, Lynchburg. Va:
George *. Anderson. X. l.. Weidl, Clif-
ton Forge. Va: W. Is. Helms. A.. ID.
Gushing, W. -. Slaven. White Sulphur.
w. Va: John l.. Ratclime. Richmond,
Mrs. George Miller. Huntington w.
Va: D.. l.. Cobb. Louisville Ky: \. l..
Russell. II. w. Phillips. Buchanan. Va;
Mrs. j. ;. Janney and family. Miss Mar
garet Osburn. Baltimore, Md: AIR. and
Mrs. w. Cleaver Harry aud son. Redcr-
lex Nanglc, John Curtiss. Jr.. II. Paul
McAlaine. Philadelphia. Pa; Mrs. John
Hume and Julien Hume. Norfolk: q.
j. Telling. Washington, ID. e..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-05
WARM SULPHUR SPRINGS
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Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
Warm sulphur Springs. Va. July =
ing old place, noted as il is for it's
real southern hospitality and delight
iui atmosphere., are the. number Of
whom return each season 10 enjoy re-
newing friendships Of past summers.
and also to form new acuuaintances.
The recent heat wave all over the land
has driven many to seek the cool of
the mountains. and nowhere cam be
found Il more pleasant life from day
to day than at this beautiful spot The
very attractive golf course. tennis
courts, riding. driving and traniping
furnish diversion in the out Of doors.
while within there are dancing. cards.
etc. Among the Interesting visitors
this season Is Charles selmon, Davis.
thor, who has been at Warm Springs
for the past two months and WHO will
return shortly with his Wife 10 spend
the remainder of the summer.
Mrs. Il. II. O'Couuer, of London. Eng.
I'm authoress OF note. whose book. My
Beloved South" WAS recently publish
ell. is guest ut Warm Springs.
Crittendou Marriott, Of Washing
ton. a successful magazine writer. will
arrive on Saturday.
Henry Sydnor Harrison. Of Charles
ton. w. Va. author OF the very popu-
lar novels. "Quecd' and ~. VS. Eyes"
was recent visitor ut Warm Springs
and Will return later To join his moth
er and sister. Mrs Harrison and Miss
Harrison. who ar spending some time
1T me warm springs.
Miss Ellen Churchill Semple is now
at Warm Springs. Miss Semple, the
writer on anthropogcoeraphy. has had
the great honor Of receiving the Cui-
lom medal Of the American Geographic
cal Society, her live predecessors be-
ing Feary, Scott. .Amunsden. ShacEic-
ton and Professor w. NJ. Davis. Of
Harvard.
DIR. 4. Y. y. Garnett, Of WASHINGTON,
arrived on Friday and will act as resi-
don't physician durin., the season.
George I. NJ. Gibson and family,
from Baltimore. are occupying their
Mrs. T.: Y. l<eyser and daughters:
Misses Elizabeth and Alice lieyser, OF
Washington. left to-day. after spend
ing month at Warm Springs.
Among other prominent recent mr.
rivals arc Mrs. Wilkins Bruce, OF Bal
timore: Mrs. Robert II. Otter. of Louis
Vile; Mrs; ". L. y. Zimmerman. Ell
verton, w. Va: Mrs. w: II. Blame,
Louisville: Miss l.. NJ. Harrison. Mrs.
Silas Casey, Miss NJ. H. Scott. Wash
ington: Misses Sallie aud Norman Dos
tie l.. Semple louisville: Miss Letilia
Mcdonald, Louisville: Misses Kate and
1.ottie Halle. stanton: Miss julia At
llinson. Staunton. Miss Mary Thomas
Pickens. Greensboro. Ala: Mrs. Rcv
erley r. Tucker and children. Rich
mond; Mrs. DrauSin Wulsin. cincin-
natl: Misses Hiss. Baltimore: MISS y.
Dorsey. Washington: Rear Admiral
and Mrs. Lutz. Washington: Mrs.
Charles -. liabliston Richmond: Mr..
and Mrs. !. H. Allihonc. ashland. Ky:
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard j. Harrison and
childrui. short Hills. y. J.: Mrs. lanes
Valentine. Alice jones. Kate r. Mead
and -. l.. Valentine Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-05
SOUTH BOSTON
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Especial to The Times Dispa. ch
south Boston Va. July Mrs. II. ".
Park. OF Chattanooga. Tenn, gave 4 de-
lightful entertainment Ia the Temple
Theatre on Tuesday evening. for the bcne-
~ OF the Country Club. The rsGran con-
sisted Of vocal aud instrumental music and
Readings. She was assisted by Mics Hallio
Jordan Mrs. Rebecca Howard, Mrs. +. G.
Walking. Jr.. ". W. Lee, Herbert Weather.
FORD. Claude Coates and Joe Ice.
Miss ArInistcad. OF Danvliic. Is visiting
Mrs Tom Clarke. ana Miss Elsie Ed,nunds
OF Chase City is the guest OF Miss Morton,
at this place
Miss Mamie May Davis. after a visit ia
MIR and Mrs. s A. Davis. returned 70 her
home IN Mcherrin on Thursday
Mira. Blanton and daughter Miss Bian,
Evans.
Mrs; W II Faulkner left on Thursday
Tor Charlotte Courthouse. to visit relatives.
Mrs. r. Q. Fulton is with friends and
| relatives In Danvilie.
Miss Aileen nm left to-day for Rich-
Inohd to visit f:iends.
Mrs. ". T. Carter. OF Danviie ts vf.lt-
Ing relatives In South Boston
During severe wnds,orm 1T Houston
VAS knocked from Its pedestal by an M.
rooted tree. II Is believed no serious dam
broken.
Miss Arye Cage. Miss Fan clarke AMI
Miss Elsie Cousins win leave on Tuesday Tor
the scashorr.
Miss Belle WORKMAN ana MIS-. Mary ReI.
Mcbane
Miss Yates. Of Danvllle. ,ls,,e. MIS-
Walker DeJn-nctte this week
Mr. and Mrs. ). G. Morton. Jr have re-
turned from two weeks soJourn at vir-
g!nia Beach.
Professor Rowland whitman, a forrnc-
south Boston boy who has resided in
sanford Fla. for several years, wa 4
visitor here during :hc week.
" W Lee Of Petersburg, H. spending
hls vacation at this place.
Mrs. = NJ. sieot.. who has been spco.,-
ing several weeks Nth her parents here
returned TO her home IN Philadelphia IN
Thuraday afternoon
Mrs. Charles Chandler. OF Newport News.
Is Visiting her parents. Mi and Mrs II H.
Motley. on upper Main.
Frank u. ianccy. OF Richmond. Is spend
Ing his vacation with his parents here.
Woody and j. i. Cozart have -
turned from II pleasure trip 10 Richmond
KEY. John Elliot, LETT this week FOR relief
work In New York S,at-.
Fulton Giililnnd and Watkins Hunt lcft
aud other places
MIS- Mary i'm has returned from 4 sey-
trai months visit to Pennsylvania and
Washington
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-05
WEST POINT
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Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
West Point Va. July miss Mildred
Woodward. OF West Point. has just returned
to her home here after teaching III Abing.
don Va She viii return to Abingdon In
September to teach history In tho high
school After her session ended she wen,
10 chester. =. -. To assist as BRIDESMAID
In the Pryor McFadden Wedding After
spending a week there. she visited in the
home Of james coheid. In Spartansburs
thence went To Ashevillc. y. T.. whore she
spent "a very pieasan; time In the hoinc OF
Colonel Robert Bingham.
Tho chi!drcn's Day exercises. as given In
Were very creditable to the committee
Mrs. X. Bruce Ware Mrs. George Field.
Misses Olive Gaul,. Nettic Williams Mud
Bland and Lucy FAIRY.
Miss laurie Cash. Of Memphis Tenn !.
Misses Sophie and Sallc Goode. of Wash
ing,on, aud Miss Elizabeth Payne. OF Nor
folk. are the guests OF the Misses Lewis.
daughters Of III. 1. Lewis.
Rev ,. otto Wright and wife, OF New
port News have heen recent guests in the
were en- route to Richmond to attend the
wedding OF Miss Enie. Mr.. wrghts sister
TO Joseph Kyle Buck.
Miss Bernicc Stall attended the conven-
ton of the Beta Sigma omicron Sorority.
which recently met In Kansas City. Mo
Mrs Stall holds the office OF vice president
Or. l. S. Folkes attended tho Virginia
State Dental Association at the Chamberlin
Hotel, OLA Point
Mr. aud Mrs. Ben Tess have been recent
have Tct;Irrcd 10 their home In Baltimore
Misa Louise Piicher! IVES, Point girl.
who has spent much OF her life in Rich
mnnd. stood we'll in the high school here
the past session Her marks are AZ fol-
lows: English. 2S..: history. a1.s: ii,athc-
MATES 49,: average for the session. o0i
MI and Mrs. Cr"sby Thompson attended
tho meetings az the Virginia Press Asso-
citation, recently convened In AiexandrIa, Va
Nr Thompson, Ia speech before the edi-
tors made Il strong Hight for IVES. Point
as tie place for the ueAt meeting Of the
association.
During the pas; week postcard was re-
viewed from Pennsylvania by the person
Tor whom II WAS intended, without ans.
address or mark OF amy kind 10 show That
II w.s intended for West Point or The state
OF virginia The person receiving tho card
recognized Tie signature Of the writer uho
visited here recently. Either the efficiency
OF Uncle SANS employees the thorough
Advertising 81 the town is responsible for
this singular incident
General Burnett II Young. Of Lexington
n! commander in chief OF all Confederate
camps and OF tho United Confederate Vet
Grams has appointed Colonel u l.. Farm
holt, al Nest P".nt. on his stan ~ assistant
ndjutant- general. and forwarded him u
Handsomely engraved commission with SEMI
attached designating his rank and duties
Willie this = III require active duty nf col
"ncl fWinh"lt. IL VIII give h!ih = COM
in"ndins position IN General Yuung's staff
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-05
"Thc uttcrmost Farming"

Ey Il. Austin Freeman. The John {.
Winston Company.
7" lovers OF the grucscne. Il: Austin
freeinan's THE uttcrnost Farthing''
should come ~ Il treasure trovc, for II
relates the pleasant adventures ana re-
searches OF an anthropolugist who
MAKES a specially Of collecting The
skeletons of criminals. This is in it
sell i more or less unusual fancy. but
when II is understood that our am
thropolosist first kills his criminals.
The fancy becomes moro than ever fan
taStiC
still, nobody can ccnsurc the poor old
chap severely. because his wife was
killed 10y burglar, and lac keeps on
with his killing and mounting until he
indS the man who Killed his wife
twenty years before. lie adds another
specimen 10 his museum. draws 100
pounds from his bank. and then lust
stops killing ami waits for death.
II isn't exactly pretty. this little tale,
but II is marked by Il certain ingenuity
in its description az the preservation
OF human specimens
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-05

Jack and Harry Lane left on Wednesday
for short visit TO Esmont. After few
days visit there they Will go to New Mar
kct. Va.
MIR. ANA Mrs. r. l.. Clunton OF Danvilic.
dincd with Mr. and Mrs. W. s. corbin on
Tuesday. They their way 10 Lees
Vile To attend the marriage OF Jesse Clan
ton and Miss Mildred Carter. which took
place that evening In the Lcesviile Pres.
byterian Church.
Mrs. Saiie Dickson, of Covington, Va. is
the guest OF Miss Ethel Hancock.
Mrs, w. .. Smith and son. William, left
here Wednesday for Il few days visit to
Washington.
y. c. iiohnkc. OF Portage Pa. WAS in
town on Thursday. on his way 10 the Pitts
VILE iron mines. In Pittsyivaniu County.
Mrs r.. Is. Harris and sons, Jack and
Dick. left Wednesday for three days
visit In Washington. thence tn Morgan
town. w. Va. where they will spend i
month visiting Mrs. Harris's sister.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-05

Misses Grace West jeanette Daniel. Lille
Stainbauck: Mcssrs J.. ID. Suitcr. Eugene
Dnnicl. John Burton Slcdgc. Those who at
tended the barbecue We're: Misses Grace
West guest Of honor: Misses Bcrnice Iiarna-
day. Mary SledGc. Ellen Hart. Jessie Green.
Emma Purnell. Lille Stainback. Annie
MusSrovc. Jeurnetto Musgrove. Eva Stain
back. Bertha Xolleconer. Jcarncttc Daniel,
Mcssrs. Ben todwell Ed Clark Hurry
Smith. Barnes Goode Louis Suffer. John
SledSc. Howard Bounds. Clayton Bounds
John Iolleconer. l.. Z. Draper and Cogbil
and Cnpcle. of Rocky Mount
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-05
ALTAVlSTA
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AitnViSta. Va. .iuly i.-Mss Jennie VIII
ltinsou left on Monday Tor charlottesville
to attend the summer normal at the Uni
versity OF Nirgiuia.
Miss EVA McCutchcn Joined a camping
party In l.ynchhurg On Wednesday. I'll.
members nj the party viii lie guests of
Steven Hurt.
j. T.. Hardison. Of Jonesvillc. y. e.. ar
rived In Altavista Friday FOR week.
visit with his sou. +, f.. Harrison, at Marn.
inGsidc Park.
Miss Florence lauEhton. Of Richmond
who has been visiting IN i.ynchhury, came
IL Altavis;a Monday. and spent three
days with her brother. l:ev. 4. Il. Laugh ton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-05

nt tho next grand reunion which Will prob
ably be the largest ever held. and VIII take
place In Richmond next May or june AIT
which time the Battle Abbey viii he dcdi-
Gated.
The petitions for an election In September
Tor Statewide prohibition. have been cir
culntinB widely In town and there have
been many signatures.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-05
THE TIMES DISPATCH: RICHMOND VA SUNDAY JULY s. 1914

Is all written in the same style OF half
amused. wholly tolerant sophistication.
though the supcrabundance of personal
pronouns on some OF its pages would
suggest to constant readers of maga-
zines the authorship of those particular
nnreS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-05
"I:mrnpc After S,In."

Ky II. l.. Meucken. George lean Ma
than and Willard Huntington Wright
John Lane Company.
1t is the night life Of Vienna. Munich.
Berlin, London and Paris, as seen In
various restaurants and cabarets that
i skctchily described by the three Joint
authors under The rather conp~eEea-
siNc title. Europe After S:l5."
Messrs. Mcnckcn, Nathan and Wright
have not Indicated what portion Of
their work was assigned Ia each: Il
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therefore charges the girl an eNorbi-
tant price for Il costume Hopelessly
in debt, without friends, and unable
to leave her lodgings or the theatre,
she is about ut the end of her rope,
..hen She Is rescued by a man who
has heard her sing in the tawdry place.
lie is = writer. Ralph Lingham.
whose novels have brought him critical
praise. but little pecuniary return.
They fall in love, and in due course
of time are married. The girl per-
sunues her husband to dramatiHe one
Of his novels. an effort upon which
they build high hopes. But the play
Is rejected by all the London pro-
ducers; Lingham loses the small salary
which had been paid him as Paris
correspondent for a newspaper; he is
unable 10 obtain from his publishers
any advance royalties and poverty
comes in Ut the door.
Through Linghim's friendship with
Spencer Parlett, y well-known play
Wright. Mcenic manages to obtain en-
ployment on the stage, greatly against
her husbands wishes. and then love
begins TO creep toward tile window.
For I.ingham, like the average man. is
perfectly willing to give everything
that he has. hut cannot bring himself
10 bear with cquanimity the idea of
being supported by his wife. He fails
time and again To find 4 market for his
literary wares. while his wfe's progress
is rapid. For Il time. he controls him
self with indifferent success. but final
~ his irritability grows until they are
both miserable. aud they agree TO
separate.
Mecnc goes Ia America as a star. and
bingham remains in London doing hack
work. How Lincham's play is brought
to the attention of Il great American
manager and is At last produced and
warmly acclaimed is clcyerlS and in
terestingly worked out by the author.
who credits an American with the
pcrspicuity that ho denies his Eng
lish producers.
But lest America feel too we'll salts
fled with his fctional compliment. Mr.
Merrick takes occasion 10 sheer In this
somewhat childish manner: he describes
his hero as using the first lift that
lie had entered In country where
they understand that u lift is intended
To save tims-thongh they waste time
by the name they give II.
when Love Flies out o tho Win
dow Is Il human and interesting story,
Well told.