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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-05-06

Joe Mandot and Johnny 0rtfffths
are set for their mill tonight in Ra-
cine, and a fine battle is in prospect.
Both boys are willing mixers. Grit
fifth has a newspaper decision over
Charlie White to his credit.
Willie Ritchie has accepted the
new terms for a fight with Charlie
White, and win take As per cent of
the gate receipts or a guarantee Of
$4,000. The battle viii not be pull
ed off on May 20, May IS or 20 being
the new date Of the 90.
Kid Williams, who fights Johnny
Coulon on the coast June 9, passed
through Chicago yesterday on his
way to the scene Of battle. Williams
is a confident boy, and believes he
viii be bantamweight champion after
the fight.
r. r. Dwight, manager of Dutch
Kasper, answering the challenge Of
Kid Gastreich, says he viii match his
man with the South Slider at 122 or
124 pounds if Gastreich can show a
purse worth while. Dwight is also
willing, to consider a side bet.
Pitcher Ralph comstock has been
sold by Detroit to Toronto Of the IN
ternational League.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-05-06
BASEBALL SPORTS OF ALL SORTS BOXING
RESULTS YESTERDAY


St. Louis, 1; Chicago, 8.
Cleveland, 4; Detroit, 2.
Washington, 6; New York, o,
Philadelphia-Boston, rain.
National League.
Chicago7St. Louis, no game sched-
uled.
All other games; rain.
Federal League.
Chicago, 8; Buffalo, 5 III innings) d.
Kansas City, g; Pittsburgh 2.
st. Louis, 6; Baltimore, 8.
Indianapolis Brooklyn, rain.
American Association.
Milwaukee, 8 Columbus, l.
Kansas City, 81; Cleveland, 4.
Minneapolis. 2; Louisville, 4; II in.
st. Paul, 8 Indianapolis, 8.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-01
RUMPELSTILTSkIN
BY NINA HARRISON.

There was once a miller. who was
as poor as poor could be. but he had
daughter who was quite fair OF
face One day he CHANGED to meet the
king, and as he felt like Boosting, he
said: Il have girl that can spin gold
out of straw"
The king said to him, THAT Is an
art in which few have skill; IL your
child is as smart as you say, bring
her to my castle in a day or two, and
/ will see what she can do"
When the girl was brought to the
king, he led her to a room that was
fun of straw, and gave her q wheel
with which to spin. Now go to
work" he said. IF you do not spin
all this straw into gold In one day.
you shall die" With these words he
shut the door and left her there.
She could not see how she was to
save her life. for she-dtd-aot know
how to spin gold out Of straw. She
thought long time. and her fear and
grief were so great that she Wept.
Then, all at once, the door opened, ana
In came a tiny dwarf
why do you weep. my poor child 2"
he asked.
"oh." said the girl, II have got to
spin gold out of this straw. and l do
not know how"
What will you give me-" asked the
dwarf. II spin II for your"
my gold chain said the girl.
The dwarf took the chain. and then
sa, down at the wheel. Whirr whirr,
whirr, three times round went the
wheel. and the spool was full. He
put on another, and whirr, whirr.
whirr, that one was full, and so on
all through the night, till the straw
was all gone. and the spools were full
of gold.
When the king came and saw 1t he
was glad. But his heart was full OF
greed for gold. and he took the girl
into room. in which was more straw.
You must spin this, too. in one
day" said he, "or You lose your 1lfe.
The girl was full OF grief, but as
she wept, the door opened, and in
came the dwarf who said:
What will you give me II spin the
straw into gold?"
my ring" said the girl.
The dwarf took the ring. and went
to work He spun all night and the
straw was all changed to gold.
The king was full Of Joy. but wished
for still more gold.
He led the girl to another room full
OF straw, and said:
"All this you must spin tonight. II
you do so. / will make you my wife"
When the girl was alone the dwarf
came for third time. and asked:
What will you give me If I spin 1,
! for you?"
II have not thing left to give you, -
said the girl.
Then you will have to give me your
| first child when you are queen" said
| he.
trha girl Said che would 5n On md
the dwarf set to work and soon upur
| the gold
| When the king came and found al
| he wished for done. he was pleased
and made the girl his wife at once.
| In year. by which time she had
cease to think Of the dwarf, she had 6
child. But In few days the dwar
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-01
GOODBYE.

Goodbye is but little word.
How much II means, no one can
deem,
That separates loved ones forever
How very strange 1t all may seem.
Abe soldier parting says goodbye.
He marches to the battle-ground,
He lays down life without a sigh,
He dreams of loved ones gath red
round.
If We but knew to us how dear
Are those from whom we now must
part.
Could we say goodbye without a tear;
Would we still our throbbing heartn
All. no, But so life Is, and must be.
We sigh not while our jows are
nigh;
We do not know their worth till we
Must then forever say goodbye.
by MARY McCALEB.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-01
THE CATS TEA PARTY

Five pretty little pussy cats. invited
out to tea.
Cried: Mother, let us go. . do. for
good We'll surely be-
Well wear our bibs. and hold our
things as you have shown us
how
Spoons in our right paws. cups in
left--and make pretty bow
Wen always say Yes, If you please.
and Only half of that"
Then go. my darling children" said
the happy mother cat.
The pretty little pussy cats went oat
that night to tea.
Their heads were smooth and glossy
black. their tails were swing
ing free:
] hey held their things as they had
learned. and tried to be polite.
With snowy bibs beneath their chins,
they were a pretty sight.
Ert, ali, alas for manners good and
coats as soft as silk!
The moment that the little kits were
asked to take some milk
They dropped. their spoons, forgot to
bow. and OH what do you
think"
They put their noses in the cups, and
all began to drink.
Yes, every naughty little kit set up
new for more.
Then knocked the teacups over quick
and scampered through the
door.
Our Dumb Animals.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-01
THE PLAN
BY NINA HARRISON.

Cecie and Elsa were neighbors. and
they aften talked through the fence
ratings. Elsa was always interest
ing. even through a fence. lets be
naughty and selfish all day." she said
one morning, 'and find out whatll
happen"
Very we'll" agreed Cecie. and she
felt much excited.
Wen begin right now" called Elsa,
as she ran off, with her black curls
bobbing.
Cecie agreed. While she was walk
ing up to her own door she had the
feeling that permission had been given
her to do all the naughty things in
the world: and It filled her with a
sort of gaiety and kindness for every
body. That is why she picked dewy
white rosebud and carried 1t to her
mother
why. thank you. dear" said her
mother. and her face frightened. II
needed something to take my mind
from my worries"
Cecie, to whom other peoples worries
were as interesting as fairly tales. be-
cause she did not understand them.
"One of them Is that this note
ought to go to your Aunt Clara at
once. and the mailman has just
passed"
II can take IT. said Cecie. as she
danced about happily, for Aunt Clara
was her favorite.
"All have to do is to go on and
on till I get there. and / don't have
to cross car track. I never went
alone before. and 1T 10 time to begin"
How can you tell when you come
to her. house?' asked her mother,
why. mother, didn't you know that
Aunt Clara's house is the only one
in town that has yellow chrysanthe-
NUNS growing at the gateT'
II knew" said her mother, but I
wanted to see II you did. You may
go and you are dear little daughter
TO help me.
On her way to Aunt CIara's. Cecie
felt a. Important and happy ~ II
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-01
HOW BETTE DID
BY EMILY s. WINDSOR.

she were going to . party. To be
holding . real true letter in her hand!
1t was exxxciting to stand at each cor
ner and look both ways for automo-
biles before she dared to cross. Aunt
Clara praised her warmly and gave
her q piece OF cake when she went
home. She did even more.
Such q nice little mail carrier de-
serves q gift" she said, and she tied
Cecie's hair with beautiful big pink
bow OF ribbon.
At home the pleasant happenings
kept on.
For your luncheon rye opened. the
preserves that you like best" said
her mother, because you helped me
so much
What Is another worry" asked
Cecie. after luncheon, seeing that her
mothers face was not quite happy.
why, baby's teeth make him fret
full, and ! ought to take him out In
the air, but / have too much work
to do
"Tll wheel him." offered Cecie.
why. you treasure childw said her
mother. happily. 'Tll dress you in
your second best dress, to make you
look as sweet as you really are"
At first, while she was wheeling
baby up and down in tho warm sun
shine In front of the house. Cecie had
her little hands FULL for the baby
cried and had to be amused. It's not
easy to wheel carriage with one
hand, shake RATHER with the other
and keep talking cheerfully. But
Cecie managed them a and at last
the fresh air began to help the baby
and he fell into a needed sleep. For
over and hour longer Cecie wheeled
him faithfully up and down. When
he finally woke up he was happy and
rested
Cecie took him in to his mother
and found her happy and rested, too.
You may have your splendidest
dolly to play with she said. CRATE
the doll was taken down from the
closet and placed in her arms: its satin
and laces were as fresh as new.
And you may have four pieces of
candy" concluded her mother, and let
Cecie choose from the box. And a
kiss" she ended and gave It fondly.
To Cecie the kiss was best OF all.
and she went to hunt for Elsa to share
the candy. But as Elsa was not in
sight she went to her house to look
for her.
She found her way up stairs In her
room. Elsa was stu in her morning.
dress and sc was sobhing dismally.
Her curls were tangled and face
stained with tears. Beside her on a
box were a piece of dry bread and a
glass of water. With fearful amaze
ment Elsa looked at Cecie's pink rib
bon and second best dress and ali the
candy.
rs that what you got for being
naughty and seihsh?" she asked
oh" said Cecie. as the promise
ing such good time being good
quite forgot to do what promised"
You forgot"
II forgot. But what IL the mat
ter with your" she asked in wonder
Elsa's tears flowed afresh.
THE matter with me IL that I kept
my promise" she sobbed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-01

And can't you enter, Ned, truly 2"
Il don't see how ! can possibly,
Jimmie for it costs so much to hire
q wheel. and we haven't any spare
cash, you know"
Jimmie drew himself closer into his
big brothers arms and sat, quite silent.
looking out through the small. dlngy
window into the cherries street Sud
denly he sat upright with a jerk that
sent q twinge OF pain through his
twisted back. and began to pound
Neds shoulder vigorously in his ex-
element.
Yes, you can, you can" he almost
shouted; you can take the crutch
money, and 1t don't make no odds
about me. Wen get some more; and,
anyway. one of the old ones Is good
yet Say you win. Ned! Say you will.
please!"
Ned's face had grown dusky red
under its freckles, and his eyes were
shining. SINGS mother died he had
Poor Jim, with the back that was
bad o nights! He had scarcely dared
to let himself think of the public
school bicycle race announced in black
letters from every tree and fence as
to take place next week. He had
practiced whenever he could borrow
a wheel. and the fellows were good
natured enough to lend theirs fire.
Quently.
Strong and light of build. he was
a fine rider, and many OF the others
openly regretted that he could not
enter for the race. while one or two
were meanly glad. "a
To be sixteen, q boy full OF life and
spirits and yet to have such depriva-
tons to bear was hard. and tonight 1t
had seemed doubly 40. Ned won
- 7 1v,Sfe, II
hug. II the little boy knew how many
times he had put away the tempting
thought of the money saved, penny
by penny, to buy the new clutches.
The old ones We're short and broken
besides, and poor little Jim had limped
patiently for many months. Ned real
ly did not know what to do. and was
having hard fight when Jim broke
the silence.
why don't you say yes, Ned?
want you to: and then. when you get
the prize, you can buy them easy
and have lot left over"
Jimmie, you're brick, and | just
will try. My. but won't 1t be fun?
III get that wheel that's for rent at
Murray's. and il i don't Zip along.
You won't be able TO see me for the
dust"
For days after that Ned was In
fever of excitement. When 1t came
to be bedtime every night Jimmie
settled himself com fortably at the foot
of the bed, and Ned was rubbed. The
weak little hands seemed tireless as
they pinched and pounded at the
muscles Of arms and legs.
I'm the trainer" Jim declared,
land my mans got TO win
He was the housekeeper besides,
and at the end of the first day he gave
And then youli have more money
was usually spent for food.
wen just have bread and milk
this whole week, Ned. That's the
way fellers train. ! guess l know
And then youth have moro money
for the wheel" :
But that makes you train too,
Jimmie. and that amt fair"
'"Tis fair. SO! Milk's good for
cripples same as strong fellers like
you"
The night before the race poor lit
tie Jim was restless, and Ned was up
nearly all night. The rubbing and
the fasting. the constant strain OF ex-
element had made inroads on jim g
small supply of strength. As the two
sat Rt breakfast. heaYy-eyed, pale
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-01

came to her room and said. Now give
me what you said you would"
In great fright the queen said she
would give him all her wealth II he
would leave the child to her. but
he said he would not.
The queen wept and groaned &c
much at this that the dwarf at length
felt sorry for her. SO he said, IT will
give you three days, and II In that time
you find out my name. you shall keep
your child
All night long the queen racked her
brains for all the names she could
think OF, and when the dwarf came
the next day she told him a lot. but
at each the dwarf said, THAT Is not
my name"
The next day when the dwarf came
she had more names. but to all he still
said. 1T is not my name"
Then she sent out a man through
the land to see II he could find names
that she had not yet used. When he
came back he said, II have found no
names, but as came to a high hill
near the edge Of a wood, I saw a small
house In front OF which a fire burned,
and round this fire a small old man
danced on one leg, and sang:
To-day brew. and then I'll bake.
Tomorrow l shall the queens child
take;
oh! how glad I am that no one
knows
That RumpeIstiItskin Is my name"
When the queen heard this she was
full OF Joy. The dwarf came the next
day. and said. Now, my lady queen,
what Is my name?"
First she said, rs 1t John?"
NO" said he.
rs 1t James?"
NO"
Maybe 1t IL Rumpeistiltskin."
"A witch has told you, A witch has
told yout" he screamed. and stamped
his right foot so hard in the ground
that he sank up to hts waist Then in
great rage he took hold of his lief,
leg with both hands to pull himself
out. and pulled SO hard that he tore
himself in two.
So that was the end OF him, and
the queen kept her child
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-01
FIVE NEW PUBLICATIONS
EVERY WORKING DAY

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 31.-The
forty-sixth annual census of the pub
locations Of the United States and
Canada, published in the. American
Newspaper Annual and Directory.
shows that an average of fivxe new
publications were started every work
ing day during 1913. The suspensions
and consultations make the net gain
only three q week.
The total number OF publications Is
24.b27. There are 2.640 dailies-thc
evening editions outnumbering the
morning by about three to one There
are b72 Sunday papers. 1t requires
forty different languages to carry the
news to the people Of this country.
Large lists are devoted to the special
publications
Only four industries now evceed in
capital invested and value of products
the business OF publishing and print
Ing. In ten years the output increased
IS per cent s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-01
Columbia

r.. Willard delightfully."- entertained
the Card club on Wednesday night
In honor Of her house guests. Mrs. Nj.
r. Mill!kan. Of New York. and Miss
Alice Morton, OF Richmond. Miss
Isabelle Willard assisted her mother
In serving delicious refreshments
l.. Il. Mosby spent several days in
Richmond this week.
Mrs. M. +. Millskan, OF New York,
and Miss Alice Morton, of Richmond,
are guests Of Mrs. r. r. Willard.
Miss Frances Hodgson has returned
from visit to relatives in RichmnnA
and at vartna- on the Jamca.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-01
Petersburg. Va.

Petersburg, Va
Dear Aunt Nancy wish TO thank
you for my prize. As you know. was
delighted with It We didn't have any
entertainment Lee.s- birthday we
Just celebrated by trying to be better
on that day than On any other day
in the year.
I wish to congratulate Dallas on
winning the prize; her story was. in
deed, interesting. hope she Is as we'll
pleased with her prize as ! am with
mine.
We are having delightful weather.
It Is almost like spring. We haven't
had any snow this winter, but general
iy q calm precedes a storm. SO 1 guess
we shall have snow later on.
The second half of our school term
begins February Sd. wondon II they
have IA and b. classes in Rich
mond. We have them In Petersburg
hope that every single member Of
the v. ]. c. will get promoted with
lasted ever since last Thursday. and
will end next Saturday. because the
graduating class will have to stand
an examination on Saturday
We did not have a holiday on Lees
birthday. and so the school board is
going TO give us Monday, before start
ing the second term.
There Is no more news from Peters
burg, and since there's nothing more
to say. / shall close.
Your loving niece,
MARY McCALTB.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-01
Notes From Circle Members

looking n the tumble State puzzle
In last Sundays paper, January 25th,
and got the States fixed out. and
thought would send them in TO you.
/ have a sister In Richmond. She
sends the Richmond Virgi Man" TO us.
enjoy reading the Juvenile page very
much. The answer 10 the tumble
State puzzle Is as follows
]. North Carolina.
.. Indiana
3. Nebraska
4. Colorado.
s. Oregon.
6. South Dakota.
Z, Minnesota
Lovingly,
TSTELLE HOOKS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-01
Tarmyilie. Va.

Dear Aunt Nancy suppose shall
rave to lay down ruy puzzle Quill"
With this issue, No. I won't do il.
atsher While ! am no longer at the
mead If the department, ! beg the
privilege of 10 occasional contribution
10 its columns.
II gives me great pleasure to realize
how the circle members have stood
~ me, and | take this opportunity TO
thank all who have aided n making
the department so interesting.
With best wishes to our successors.
md love 10 all, ! am.
Your little nephew.
LOUIS DAHL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-01
Lovingly,
DALLAS DAHL.
raamplin. Va

r'AmpTlN, a.
Dear Aunt Nancy am sending
sou a little drawing. My little broth
~ is writing to you. too. He is send
ing a drawing also. Aunt Nancy, |
I've just finished all my lessons; they
are very hard. You did not put any
drawings in the paper last week
hope You did not let the Old Gray
Goose get them, hope he Will not
get my letter l love him. but II he
gets my letter l will get mad at him.
Now. as ! am getting tired and
sleepy and have to get up early in
he morning, / will say good night to
yon and the Old Gray Goose.
Yours loving niece.
JESSIE ,PONTON.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-01

Edinburg Va, r. r. d. No. 2.
Dear Aunt Nancy did not see my
drawing in the Juvenile Circle Mon
day / guess the "Old Gray Goose"
got it. ] do hope that the "Old Gray
Goose" will not make meal off Of any
OF my riddles and things that / send
IN. don't you Aunt Nancy? Aunt
Nancy. do you like to read books7 ]
have read only nine library books since
/ have started to school ! Will tell
you the name of them; Joan OF Arc,
Bear Stories. Robinson Crusoe, Adyen-
lures of American Pioneers, Life OF
Robert f. Lee, Industries OF Today. In
the Golden East, Stories From Gar
den and Field, and Health Chats. /
Ike to read books when they are in
teresting. My teachers name Is Mr..
G.. w Hepner. ! like him fine for a
teacher. ] will tell you what books
study. Civil government, arithmetic,
dictionary. grammar, geography. his
tory. physiology, writing. We will take
up drawing as soon as Mr.. Hepner
gets the material. My father has or
dered the reading books; we will also
read as soon as they come. / wouldn't
give up going to school for anything.
Arithmetic and geography are the
studies that / like best / wonder what
has become of Zelma and Myrtle Pal
more? Why don't they write to the cir
Gle any more, ] guess ! will have to &c
and get my lessons now. I have COM
position to write. on Religion" too;
and some letter writing to do In gram
mar. / have got so much to do don't
know hardly where to commerce.
Good night.
Yours loving r.iece.
ORPHA KELLER.
r. S--I am sending in some jun
hIed States. Hope the Gray Goose
Will not take notice OF them
O. f. K.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-01

Nv
Of
wewilln whnvet
could
Sunday I'll
to
in
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for
to begin
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-01
Exiinnu-r. Va. r. F. D. No. 2.

Edinhu~e. Va, r. F. D. No. 2.
Dear Aunt Nancy received my
badge Thank you very much for IL.
I am sorry / did not send III anything
he last two weeks. l am sending In
scsne riddles this week. ] hope the
Old Gray Goose will not tear this up.
Well, l guess this is all for this time.
Your loving neice,
FLORENCE GLEN.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-01
WALLACE DUvALL..

Answer to Puzzle.
Gulf of Bothnia.
Gulf OF Mexico.
Gulf of Finland.
Gulf of California.
Gulf Of Carpentaria.
Answer to Jumblcd States.
I. North Carolina.
2, Indiana.
3. Nebraska.
4. Colorado.
5. Oregon.
6. South Dakota.
Z. Minnesota.
LOUIS DAHL
Answer to Charade.
Lock.
DALLAS DAHL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-01
ANDREW PONTON.


BeN3brU, v u
Dear Aunt Nancy,---I have been sick
for q week or more, and not able to
70 out Of doors, so ! enjoyed reading
the stortce. on the paEe.-My- little
neighbors have been very nice In pay
ing mo calls and playing numbers OF
rames. which we enjoyed very much.
As am not in school now, will try
and do all can for the page. ! am
glad to tell you that I have passed on
all my tests; I am exempt on two. and
!. got a hundred on one and ninety-stx
on the other We had half OF a days
holiday on Lees birthday.
Sincerely,
NINA HARRISON.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-01

The initials OF the above sev~-
words of four letters each form
State through which marched gen.
eral formed by the finals.
]. Jewels and precious stones.
?. Every one individually.
s. One time.
4 Farthest from the front.
s. The vital element.
s. a notion. or conception.
7. An English river.
JOHN MEEkER.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-01
fremont.

IFemDHt, n, e.
Dear Aunt Nancy,T am a little
Girl from North Carolina. I am not
member OF The Richmond Vir-
nian Juvenile Circle" and / do not
trow whether you will accept letter
from rne or not ] am eleven years
old. like TO 90 10 school ] was
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-01

A young Sunday school teacher. a
poor scamstress. one Sunday gave to
= rough street Arab q shilling to In
duce him to go to q Sunday school;
that boy. Amos Sutton, was converted,
went to work as a missionary among
the Telugus, and after twenty-five
years. 10000 converts were won in
4 single year,, B. Meyer.