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The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
MORE LIGHT.

we want the liquor question pre-
sented in its true aspect" says one of
the trade journals in a protest against
the announcements of the traffic by
temperance speakers and writer's.
ie222 o-2cce people say amen to that.
So do all who are seriously consider
Ing the question and are working to-
ward solution of this national prob
lem. We want the truth concerning
alcohol from the time the grain is d.
verted from its natural and legitimate
use-and its life-giving elements con-
verified and perverted into death-deal-
ing poisons-to the hour when, spark
ling and hooking, it lures men and
women to destruction and recruits
the ranks of paupers and criminals
We want the truth concerning the re-
lation of strong drink to social and
economic conditions. We want moth
ing but the truth concerning the
liquor question in any of its aspects
physical, moral, financial, political
Men, women and children are learn
ing the truth today as never before.
The public is being shown the real
nature of alcohol-and there can be
but one result.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
CHAPTER XXI.
Tournament Day.

The noon sun of tournament day
shone brilliantly over the village,
drowsy no longer, for many vehicles
were hitched at the curb, or moved
leisurely along the leafy street: big,
canvas-topped country wagons drawn
by shaggy-hoofed horses and set with
chairs that bumped and jostled their
holiday loads from outlying tobacco
plantation and stud-farm; sober, black
covered buggies, long narrow, spring
less buckboards, frivolous side-bar run
abouts and antique shays resurrected
from the primeval depths of cob
webbed stables, relics of furnished
grandeur and faded fortune.
At midday vehicles resolved them
selves into luncheon-booths- hampers
slowed away beneath the seats, dis.
closing all manner of picnic edibles
the courthouse yard was an array OF
grass-spread table-cloths, and an air
of plenty reigned.
Within Mrs. Merryweather Mason 8
brown house hospitality sat enthroned
and the generous dining-room was
held by regiment of feminine out-of-
town acquaintance.
The yard, an hour later, was an ac-
tive encampment of rocking chairs,
and din of conversation ioated out
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12

WHO WAS TO BLAME?
In the little story with the above
title Josiah Aliens wife open name of
Marietta Holley) tells Josiah that:
1T wuz the law and its working pard-
ner, the saloon, that caused young
Tom Nugent, while crazy with drink,
to kill his honored father, Judge Nu-
gent" In an agony of remorse Tom
drowned himself in the lake near the
home of his happy boyhood.
In the following excerpt Samantha
and Josiah thus discuss the license
law:
Gould woman make more I'M
reasonable, inconsistent law than
this? If you pay dog tax your dog
is protected by law; if your sheep
gifts killed by wolves or any other
destroyer you have a right to kill
that destroyer at sight, and the law
pays you for your loss. But duz the
law that protects your dog and your
sheep protect your boy? No! 1t pro-
tects the wolves that destroys the boy,
and worse than that it helps the wolves
to destroy him, makes it possible and
profitable, and worse yet, it goes into
partnership with the wolves, and takes
part of the blood money. Can the law
that protests sheep and dogs pay the
mother for the loss of her boy after
it has destroyed him? You told me
Toms father wuz in favor of license"
Yes" SEE Josiah. HE felt that it
wuz for the advantage of the city, and
help to bizness, and Deacon Bobbett
and l have felt so and voted for it,
and most of the smartest of us male
lawmakers have"
Agin groaned and sithed, and Josiah
didn't like it, and SEE: You needn't
| groan over that, Samantha. / tell you
you must do the best you can with
what you've got to do with. You can't
stop liquor from bein' sold and you'd
! better let it be drinked openly pro-
tected by law than to sneak it into
the back doors and take it On the
sly; folks will have it, you can't stop
1t, 1t has always been So"
"The first man born into the world
murdered, and there has always been
murderers, but that don't make it
right to license it. Or make it lawful
to sell the stuff that made a good boy
like Tom Nugent into a fiend capable
OF committing such a crime as this,
and the thousands and thousands of
crimes equally black and monstrous
that are committed by this cause all
over our broad land every day. You
admit that it wuz liquor that did it,
If Tom hadn't gone into that saloon
and drank himself crazy drunk this
turrible thing wouldn't have hap
pened."
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
REVENUE VERSUS WELFARE

Any revenue which is derived by
any government from sources which
tend to degenerate and degrade any
portion of the people is bad Every
source Of information, medical, socio-
logical and economical, tends to prove
that the consumption of liquor is dan
gerous and that it depreciates the
physical vitality of the consumer, his
mental capacity and his economic eff
ficiency This being true, it follows
that our governmental revenue from
the liquor traffic should be cut Off,
Prof. Franklin Hickborn of the Uni
versity of California.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
CHAPTER Xxx.
The Gardeners.

He saw them coming through the
gateson the Red Road-the major and
Shae y in lilac muslin by his side
REf& strobe to meet them. Behind
thethh Ranston propelled hand-cart
ME Nth paper bundles from each Of
which protruded bunch of Towering
stems. There was a flush in Shirley's
cheek as her hand lay in Valiant's-
AS for him, his eyes, like wilful
drunkards, returned again and again,
between the majors compliments, to
her face
you have accomplished wonders,
sab! l had no idea so much could be
done in such limited time. You
have certainly primped the old place
up. / could almost think was look
ing at Damory Court in the sixties,
sahi"
That's quite the incest thing you
could have said, Major" responded
Valiant. But it needs the flowers"
He looked at Shirley with sparkling
eyes. How splendid of you to bring
them! 1 feel like a robber.'
with our bushels of them? We
shall never miss them at all. Have
you set out the others?"
81 have, indeed Every one has
rooted, too. You shall see them" He
led the way up the drive till they
stood before the porch.
"Gad!" chuckled the major. "Who
would think it had been unoccupied
for three decades? At this rate, you'll
-<ox, ha cyir donaoc cob -
"Ah," said Valiant That's the very
thing 1 want to suggest. The tourna-
ment comes off next week, 1 under
stand, and it's been the custom to
have ball that night. The tourney
ground is on this estate, and Damory
Court is handler than the Country
Club. Why wouldn't it be appropriate
to hold the dance here? The ground
floor rooms are in order, and if the
young people would put up with it, it
would be great pleasure to me, as
sure you"
"Oh!" breathed Shirley. "That
would be too wonderful"
The major seized his hand and
shook it heartily. Il can answer for
the committee" he said. They'll
jump at it. Why, sab, the new gener-
alton has never set eyes inside the
house It's golden legend to them"
"Then I'll go ahead with arrange
ments."
He led them around the house and
down the terraces of the formal gar
den, and here the majors encoIniums
broke forth again. you are going to
take us old folks back, sah," he said
with real feeling. This garden in
it's original lines was unique. 1t had a
piquancy and picturesqueness that,
thank God, are to be restored! One
can understand the owner of an es-
tate like this having no desire to
spend his life philandering abroad. We
ali hope, sab, that you will recur to
the habit of your ancestors and count
Damory Court home"
valiant smiled slowly. Il don't
dream of anything else," he said. my
life. as / map it out, seems to begin
here. The rest doesn't count-only
the years when 1 was little and had
my father"
The major carefully adjusted his
glasses, His head was turned
aSAv. "Ah, yes,' he said
"fhe last twenty years" continued
the other, from my present view
mint. are valuable mainly for con-
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12

right In the ground q tall pole from
whose top projected horizontal arm
like a Slender gallows. From this was
suspend | a cord at whose end swung
a t.5sy ooject that whirled and gilt
tered in The fr1.
The Judge explained. "On the end
of the cord is silver ring, at which
the knights tilt with slances. Twelve
rings are used. The pike-points are
made to fit them, and the knight who
carries OFF the greatest number of the
twelve is the victor. The whole thing
is a custom as ancient as Virginia
a relic, of course. of the old jousting
of the feudal ages. The ring is sup
posed to represent the device on the
boss of the shield, at which the lance
thrust was aimed."
How Interestingly" exclaimed Kath-
arine, and turning, swept the stand
with her lorgnette. Il suppose all the
county's F. 2. VS. are here" she said
laughingly to Nancy Chalmers. I've
often wondered. by the way, what be
came of the Second Families of Vir-
GINA"
ooh, they've mostly emigrated
North" answered Nancy. "The ones
that are left are all ancient. There
are families here that don't admit
they ever began at ALL"
Silas Fargo shook his stopped shout
ders with laughter. up North" he
said genially, we've got regular fac
tories that turn out ready-made family
trees for anybody who wants to roost
in one''
! ITO RI CONTINITEDl
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12

over the pink oleanders whose tubs
had achieved fresh coat OF bright
green paint for the occasion Mrs.
Poly Gifford-a guest Of the day
here shone resDlenAent.
The young folks arc counting
nightly on the dance tonight, OBJ
served Mrs. Livy Stowe of Seven Oaks.
Even the Bucknel. girls have got new
ball dresses"
'Improvident, I call it." said Mrs.
Clifford. "They can't afford such
things, with Park Hill mortgaged up
to the roof the way 1t is"
Mrs. Mason's soft Apologize alto
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
Read our advertisements
A New Crack

Recent investigation by the
city authorities shows that the
crack in the Liberty Bell has
been enlarged and heightened,
and that the priceless relic may
be. saved from falling apart, they
have placed four automobile jacks
under it to relieve the strain on
the hanging support.
Why not braze it by electricity?
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
GAY CoLoRs FOR SPRING.

AS it should be with spring fashions.
bright colors are popular This may
be due to the craze for futurist inno-
vations, this school of art being the ad-
vocate of gayety in attire. Under
these circumstances it is likely to be
trying time for the woman who has
no eve for color, for some of the COM
binations are bizarre in the extreme
and must he adapted to suit individual
requirements.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
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Our combination offer with the Enquirer,
etc, set out on page of this paper expires
May 23rd. It's the greatest combination
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The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
MANDARIN GRAPE FROCK.

Paquin designed this afternoon
frock of mandarin Grape, with collar Of
fashion and the fiounces ultra Partisan
of 1914. The back girdle is draped,
while the upward flare and the full
back of the skirt are also in the mode.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
ABSTINENCE IN BRITISH ARMY.

The latest reports of the Royal
Army Temperance association give a
membership of 66,3S+40,2O9 in India
and 26,175 at home and in the colon
les. Colonel Seely, the British secre-
tary of war, says THE health of the
army has so improved, mainly owing
to the spread of temperance, that they
have been able, without extra cost, to
add 5000 soldiers to thu available
forces of the country"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
CONDUCTORS WANTED.

A man, getting excited at temper
ance meeting, called out: why does
not the Almighty send his lightning
and blot out all the rum holes?"
Quick was the reply from another in
the audience: 'The Almighty has the
lightning all right-what he wants is
conductors"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
TOAST IN WATER.

TOAST IN WATER.
At a recent meeting of the New
York Advertising Mems league, 200
of them present, health to President
Wilson was drunk In water.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
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SYNOPSIS.

I
CHAPTER I--John Valiant. rich go
zlety favorite. suddenly discovers that the
Vahant corporation which his father
FOUNDED and which was the principal
CHAPTER HE voluntarily turns
over his private fortune to the receiver
Tor the corporation.
CHAPTER Hills entire remaining
possessions consist Of an old motor car.
= white bull dog and Danory court q
neglected estate In Virginia
CHAPTER Iv-He learns that this es-
and has been in the possession of the
Valiants ever since.
CHAPTER Won the way to Damory
court he meets Shirley cambridge. an an-
burn-haired beauty and decides that he
Is going to like Virginia immensely.
CHAPTER Wan old negro tells shir-
ley's fortune and predicts great trouble
tor her on account of a man.
CHAPTER vH-Uncle Jefferson, an old
negro. takes Valiant to Damory court.
CHAPTER Wis hirley's mother, Mrs
cambridge, and Major Bristow exchange
"reminiscences during which it is revealed
that the major, Valiant's father. and q
hand of Mrs. cambridge in her youth.
Eassoon and Valiant fought duel on her
account in which the former was killed.
CHAPTER TX-valiant finds Damory
court overgrown with weeds and creep
ers and the buildings in a very much
neglected condition. Uncle Jefferson and
MS wife, Aunt Daphne, are engaged as
servants.
CHAPTER X-valiant explores his an
Sestral home. He is surprised by fox
He recognizes Shirley at the head of the
party.
CHAPTER XI-He gives sanctuary to
kne cornered fox. Gossips discuss the adj
tragedy in which the elder Valiant took
part
CHAPTER XII-Valiant decides to re-
habilitate Damory court and make the
land produce living for him.
CHAPTER xIII-He meets Shirley. who
mas been gathering flowers on the Valiant
estate. and reveals his identity to her.
CHAPTER XIv-valiant saves Shirley
from the bite of snake. which bites him.
knowing the deadliness of the bite, ShiF-
ley sucks the poison from the wound and
saves his life.
CHAPTER XV-Shirley tells her mother
of the incident and the latter is strangely
moved at hearing that Valiant Is again
living at Damory court
CHAPTER XvI-valant learns some
of the history of his family from Doctor
Southall and Major Bristow.
CHAPTER XVII-He learns for the
first time that his father left Virginia on
laccount of duel in which Doctor South
Syall and Major Bristow acted as his faith
er's seconds.
CHAPTER XVIII--Valiant and Shirley
become good friends. Mrs. cambridge
fafnts when she first meets Valiant
CHAPTER XIX-valiant works won
ders in the old place. He discovers that
he has fortune in old walnut trees.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12

we got comply, yo' trifin' OF fan
tail, 20! Git outen heah!" She
waved her weapon and the bird, with
raucous shrek of defiance. retired
in ruffled disorder. The master of
Damory Court looked at Shirley.
what shall we name him?'
I'D call him Fire-C Cracker II he
goes of like that" she said. And Fire
Cracker the bird was christened forth
with.
~And now" said Shirley, Tets set
aut the ramblers.y
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
CHAPTER XXI.

A virginian Runnymede.
June in Virginia is something to
remember" Today the master Of
Damory Court deemed this true say
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12

Are You Proud of Your Town
and of Your Business? Yes?
THEN ADVERTISE YOUR
BUSINESS and THEREBY
ADVERTISE YOUR TOWN.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
,ffl1lAlE EEE|l,l !! Q
MEEszTND1IlIS
&IEEA - D.
WHO WAS TO RLAME2

Conducted by the National Woman's
Christian Temperance Union)
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12

8 CHAPTER Hills entire remaining
possessions consist of an old motor car,
2 white bull dog and Damory court,
neglected estate In Virginia
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12

i CHAPTER II-He voluntarily turns
gver his private fortune to the receiver
Tor the corporation.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12

CHAPTER I--John Valiant rich co.
Aety favorite, suddenly discovers that the
Vanant corporation, which his father
FOUNDED and which was the principal
source OF his wealth. has failed.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12

CHAPTER IV-He learns that this es-
tate came into the family by royal grant
and has been in the possession Of the
Valiants ever since.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12

CHAPTER Won the way to Damory
court he meets Shirley cambridge, an au-
burn-haired beauty, and decides that he
Is going to like Virginia immensely.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12

was one of the committee
But for this distraction, he might
have seen, entering the stand with the
Chalmers just as the band struck up
a delicious whirl of Dixie" the two
strangers whom the doctor had OBJ
served an hour before as they whirled
by the Merryweather Mason house be-
hind the judges grays. Silas Fargo
might have passed in any gathering
for the unobtrusive city man. Katha-
rine was noticeable anywhere, and
today her tall willowy figure in its
champagne-color lingerie gown and hat
garnished with bronze and gold this
ties, setting in relief her ivory
statuesque face, drew wave of whis-
pered comment which left sibilant
wake behind him. The party made
a picturesque group as they now dis
posed themselves, Katharine's color
less loneliness contrasting with the
eager sparkle of pretty Nancy Chal-
mers and the gipsy-like beauty of
Betty Page.
you call it q tournament, don't
your" asked Katharine of the judge.
YES" he replied. tits kind of
contest in which twelve riders COM
pete for the privilege of naming
Queen of Beauty. There's ball to-
night, at which the lucky lady is
crowned. These little tents are where
the noble knights don their shining
armor. See, there go their capari-
soned chargers"
A file of negroes YVES approaching
the tents, each leading a horse whose
saddle and bride we're decorated with
fringes of various hues. In the center
of the roped lists. directly in front of
the stand. others were planting up
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California Children
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This is what he finds OF California
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Mothers Make Best
Lawyers, She Says

BOSTON, Jan. 1o-"Mothers make
the best lawyers says Mrs Mary A.
Mahan, Of No. Is Beacon street She
is the first woman lawyer of this
state to he made a member of the
Massachusetts Bar Association.
Mrs Mahan is the mother of TWO
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81 have often thought of how much
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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-11
American Girls
Dance Wins Medal

NEW YORK. Jan. 10.-Miss Alice
Martin, of St. Louis, who says she is
the inventor of the hesitation waltz,
received word o-day from Paris that
her dance has been awarded first
prize, a gold medal by the Revue De
La Danse," a periodical representing
an organization of prominent French
dancing teachers.
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He Has Twenty even
Children; % Living

MlDDLETOWN, y. Y, Jan. 10
Mr.. ami Mrs. Stephen La Forge of
Fair Oaks, near this city. are mourn
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is 46. There are % children living.
AIR, La Forge has been the father of
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