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Atlanta Georgian., 1914-03-01

York, where they will make their
home.
Nearly all the parties which were
planned for Miss Stallings took
place before Lent began. However
there will be two informal evening
parties this week-Monday evening
when Miss Moody gives a box party
at the Forsyth, followed by supper al
the rathskeller in the Ansley, and
the rehearsal viii be Tuesday even
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-03-01

bits feet until they come to their
hole and there is the rabbit. 1t is
the easiest way to catch them and IL
lots more fun than shooting them.
OF course the trudge through the
snow is the greatest excitement OF It
all and 1t is the rarest aE2usement
for US Southerners.
I HEAR that Mr.. and Mrs. Il beg
your pardon, I believe he has =
great, long official name now,
something like this-Unitsd States
Commissioner Gensral) Walter P. An
drews will soon return home. They
have spent the past few months trav-
cling in European countries in the
Continued or Page 4, Column I.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-03-01

bridesmaids. emitting the maid and
matron of honor. which have played
such a prominent role in latter-day
bridal parties. There will be Miss
Marion Goldsmith and Miss Mary
Helen Moody and no others, as l
have said. 1 suppose she is having
so few maids because of the fact that
she will be married in the apartment
of her parents in the Elysee. and
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-03-01

DING back to the long ago GUS
tom, Miss Ruth Stallings, daugh
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. /. G. Stall
Iings. who is to marry Preston With
erspoon Wednesday evening, VIII
have for her attendants two girls as
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-03-01

spats of caster shade and his cos
tune was completed by a silk hat.
He was "some" good looking chap,
and had to turn my opera glasses
on him to discover that beneath the
veneer he was no other than Eugene
Kelly. He is somewhat gay these
days; giving dancing lessons is quite
remunerative, l guess. and they say
he has been to New York recently for
a few private lessons himself He
has to keep up with the times in
appearance as well as otherwise.
THOSE of you who know little
Frances Spalding know how
grown-up she tries to be, and
how she frequently gets her words
mixed up. She is an exceptionally
bright little tot and enters into the
conversation of her elders as a matter
OF course One evening last week
there were guests for dinner and they
were discussing their various travels
She felt called upon to tell her ex-
periences.
Il have only been on two visits"
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-03-01

she said. "once mama took me with
her to St. Louis to see some friends,
and once 1 went to st. Simons for a
short stay. But what do you think!
1 am going off again. am going
to st. Josephs to have my tonsils
taken out" So little Frances trips
have been confined to only the places
with Saint before their names.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-03-01

T certainly is nice to dress up on
Sundays and-go to church-yes,
l suppose that is why some OF
our nice young men dixie out" in
their very best on that day, for you
know they just don't naturally like 1t
1 mean the dressing part Of 1t. Any
way, I started to describe a costume
I saw last Sunday and tell you how
becoming I thought it was.
He was gowned in a cutaway coat
which disclosed rather bizarre
waistcoat. and his trousers were of
"a lighter hue. His slippers were of
black patent leather trimmed with
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-03-01

Top. left to right, Mrs.
Edward H. Barnes and Mrs.
Allen Claude Weller. Below
from left to right, appear
Miss Helen Mccullough,
Miss Zoe Coburn, Miss Jessi
Mckee and Mrs. Robert
Small, who took roles in the
amateur performance last
Tuesday evening at the
Grand Opera House.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-03-01

Continued or Page 4. Column 1.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-11-04
The Owcns.ScOtt Wedding.

Clinton, S. G., November .
Tie marriage OF Prof Marion B..
Scott OF Bishopvillc, and Miss Dorothy
Owens, Of this place, took place at the
First Presbyterian church last Satur-
day afternoon at five o'clock. and
though quiet wedding, was no less
beautiful.
The church was decorated with ex-
qGisite taste, profuson OF stately
palms and ferns being artiscally bank
c'l together on the pulpit. The aisles
were carpeted in white.
At the appointed hour the church
was filled with the friends Of this pop
Liar young couple. Miss Annie Cope
land presided at the organ and the
bridal party entered to the strains OF
Lohcngrin in the following order:
Miss Virginia Owens, as maid Of
honor, entered and advanced TO the
altar alone. She was beautiful pic
tire in charming costume OF white
lace and chiffon, and carried an arm
fnl Of white carnations. The bride
then came in on the arm of her broth
e., Mr.. w. B. Owens, Jr., and was met
at the altar by the groom and his broth
er as best man. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. W. p. Jacobs,
the ring ceremony being used.
at the conclusion, the bridal party
repaired to the residence of the brides
parents, and later the bride and groom
left on the yestibulc for Bishopvillc,
whore they will make their future
home, The many handsome presents
received testified to te popularity OF
this young couple.
Mrs. Scott is tho daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. w. E. Owens, of this city and
is as much admired for her sweetness
and charm as for her personal beau
y. The groom is superintendent OF
the Bishopville graded schools and Is
a most promising and successful
young man, holding the esteem and
confidence Of a. host Of friends.
Messrs. Harold Smith, Julian Dixon,
Robert s. Owens and d. J. Brimm,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-11-04
"SYRUP OF FlGS"FOR
CONSTIpATED CHILD
Delicious "Fruit Laxative" can't harm
tender '!i.tlc stomach, liver and
hDWrlS

novels.
Every Eo,hcr realizes, after giving
hcr children California Syrup of
Figs th1t his is their ideal laxative.
because ;hcy love it's pleasant taste
and 1t thoroughly clcanses the tender
little $ioma2h, liver and bowels with
out s,iping.
When cross. irritable, fcvcrish or
breath is bad, stomach sour, look at
the tongue. mother! If coated, give a
tc2spoonful Of this harmless fruit
laxative, and in few hours all the
foul, constiDated waste, sour bile and
nndigestcd food passes out Of tho bow
els and YOU have a well, playful child
again. When its little system Is full
of cold throat sore, has stomach ache,
diarrEora. indigestion, colc--rcmem-
her. good inside cleansing" should
slwlya he the first treatment given.
Millions OF mothers keep "California
Syrup OF Figs" handy: they know
tcaSpoonful today saves sick child
tomorrow. Ask your druggist for a
oG-ccnt bottle Of california Syrup Of
Figs which has directions for babies,
children o! all ages. and grown-ups
printed ON the bottle. Beware Of
cOuntcrfci's sold here, so don't, be
fooled. Get the genuine, madc by Cal
ifornia Fig Syrup Company"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-11-04
YOU'RE BILIOUS AND
COSTIVE!.-.C
Sick Headache, Bad Breath, Sour
stomach, means Liver and Bowels
ClOgged-Cienn up tonight.

Get lucent box now.
Furrcd Tongue, Bad Colds, Indiges-
ton, Sallow Skin and Miserable Head
aches come from torpi liver and
clogged bowels, which cause your
stomach to become filled with undi-
gcstcd food, which sours and fcrmcnts
like garbage in swill barrel. That
the first sep to untolVmiscry --ind-
gcstion, foul gases. bag breath, yellow
skin, mental Fears. everything that is
horrible and AauscYfing. \ Cascarct
tonight will give /your constituted
bowels thar9dgh cleansing and
straightcn you Out by morning. They
work while you sleep l0-cent box
from your druggist will keep you feel
9 good for months. Millions Of men
and women take . Cascarct now and
then to keep their stomach, liver and
bowels regulated, and never know Il
Scrablc moment. Don't forget the
children--thcir little inSdes need a
good, gentle cleansing, too.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-11-04
TO SEIZE AMERICAN PORTS.
Two Empires Proposed to Hold New
York and san Francisco for Rnlnous
RnnSOmS

Princeton, y. j., Oct. 30.-Colonel
Roosevelt told Princctons students
in an address today that he had seen
tie plans OF two empires now invo!v-
od in the European war to capture
Srcat american scaports and hold
them for ransom.
at Is this country's duty" said
Colonel Roosevelt, "to put itself in
such shape that it will be able to do
fend it's rights If they are invaded
have seen plans prepared to take both
San Francisco and New York and hold
them for ransoms that would cripple
our country and give funds to the
enemy for carrying on war"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-11-04
Jr., were the ushers.

Jr., were the ushers.
The brides gown was an exquisite
creation Of white crepe. She carried
large bouquet Of white carnations.
Her numerous friends here regret
that her marriage will take her away
from them.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-11-04
c"lchTatc Silver Wedding Ami,crsar,

crlcbTnte Silver Wedding Anniversary
An event OF much social interest in
!-aurcns was the silver wedding OF MIR.
and Mrs. J. G. Wham, on the 2an,l of
October.
Their spacious homo on South llar
pr street was beautifully dec ,ratcd
III palms, ferns, ivy and cnt iiowc,s,
c&r"ying out the color schcmc OF white
and green.
Nh, and Mrs. Edgar DaDb received
AZ The door and Misses Louise EaDb
and l.ora McPhail invited them into
| tle parlor, where the receiving line.
composcd OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. G.. Wham.
thclr children, her rather and mother,
stood before an improviscd altar of
palms and ferns
The bride appropriately dressed in
silver gray crepe melcn, ell traine,
carried a bouquet of brides roses.
Mrs. j. Robt. Wham and Miss Nell
son ushered them into the dining
room, in the center Of which stood
the brides table, lovely in it's cover
Ing of real lace and centerpiece, CON
s!sting of a silver plateau holding
silver vase filed with white dahlies,
white carnations and maidenhair ferns.
while maine, was suspended from the
chandelier to the four corners.
delicious salad course was serv-
ed by Mrs. Ben Sullivan. Mrs. Guy
Copeland and Miss Sara Henderson.
AS the guests passed from the din
ing room into the hall Mrs Alvin
| Coleman, wearing Il beautiful gown Of
white chiffon and yellow crepe dc
chine, served punch.
Misses Lucy Mcphail and Virginia
Sullivan presented each with a white
rosebud
The gift room, displaying many
handsome presents, was decorated
with Boston ferns and ivy, the man
| tie being banked with white roses
and oxalis. Here coffee was served
by Mrs. Lewis Dean, Misses Pearl
NiSSai tei dhi III Armstrong.
The out-of-town guests were Mrs.
Mary Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Robt.
Coleman, Miss Pearl McCarter, Mr..
Chapman, Miss Essic Chapman, Mr..
and Mrs. VIII Coleman, Mr.. Sam Cole
man and little daughter, Mr. and Mrs.
Alvin Coleman, Of Fountain Inn; Mrs.
w. c. Coleman, Mr.. ID. R. Chamblin,
Mrs. l.. II. Dean and little daughter
Annie, OF Woodruff; Mr. Luther
Richcy, OF Grccnvl!c; Mr.. and Mrs.
John Marlborough, Mr.. Guy Copeland
o! Clinton.
| About 80 guests enjoyed Mr.. and Mrs
Wham's hospitality.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-11-04
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Powders then there will be no disan-
poiEtmcnt
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-08-13
Makes Trouble for Britain.

The father Of unrest, as Bal Gan
gadhar Tilak, a Chitpayan Brahman.
and at one time a member Of the
Bombay Legislative council, has been
styled. has lately been released from
prison. In 1908 he a prosecuted on
a charge Of seditious Indictment In
connection with articles in the
Kesari, a newspaper owned and con
Quoted by himself. This was just
after the Muzafferpur outrage. when
two English ladies were killed by the
explosion Of a bomb, and In the ar
ticles which formed the basis Of the
charge assassination by such means
was spoken OF with approval. A high
court jury found Tilak guilty and he
was sentenced by Mr.. Justice Davur To-
six years transportation. In view OF
his age and health this was com
muted to simple imprisonment at Man
dalay.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-08-13
WHAT MAKES GOOD HOSTESS
Ability to Entertain Lawfully 10 .
Very Small Part of Her
Qualifications.

A talent for originality ia not SUI.
ficfent To make : eood hostess-that
goes without saving. II Is not the
mouptebanL wbn wins the amin
praise OF the initiated hut The real wit
who has the Gift 81 magnetism-that
is. Of sympathy with what Is human
and lastine-and can touch the heart
Of an audience. Ia Il mot the drama
that can move to tears that remains
on the boards the longest? And is
Il mot the woman WIN loves her Kind
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-08-13
RANDALL PARRISH
I~LLUSTRATED6y D.J.LAV1N
n2NN0NW AcNeczLl9G s. GO, L2k5
CHAPTER xxnn-contInued.

CHAPTER xxIH-contihued.
I stood before him. stunned and be-
sfldered by his obstinacy.
Am I to understand. General st.
Clair, that you question the accuracy
Of my report?"
mo. sir!" His cheeks flushed.
Only. my young friend, there is moth
ing to 1t. The expedition is not In
terested in what Hamilton is doing on
the Maumee. He doesn't dare attack
rs with his mongrel savages. II he
did we'd give him q belly full, and a hne
story to send back to England. Come,
gentlemen. let's get to more serious
affairs. You may go. sir"
passed out, dazed. ~unseeing. So
this was the man in whose hands rest
I'd the fate Of the northwest. This
was the end Of my toll and suffering;
this the reward for Brady's death. He
lad sneered at me. turned me away
with a laugh. For a moment l stood
shaking from head to foot; then hot
anger seized me, and brought me back
10 life. BY heaven! he would learn yet
which of III was the fool.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-08-13
roo MUCH FOR HER PATIENCE
Daughter Was Used 70 Strangers
Bothering Her Mother, But Here
She Drew the Line.

Veteran OF three s~uffragette pa
rades and as many D. A. R. campaigns
as she was. she completely lost her
poise In an upper Broadway street
car. recites the New York Times. "A
well-groomod woman OF at least forty
summers and a'two-slit skirt, left her
seat on the opposite side Of the car
and took that directly In front Of the
young veteran and her mother,
Pardon me-" began the newcomer.
addressing the elder OF the two. I'm
In trouble about my canary bird. Ho
doesn't sing. mopes on his perch. and
has completely lost his appetite. You
look 80 like a woman who solves her
own household problems that l have
taken the liberty TO ask you about n
OF mine. What shall ! do for my ca,
nary?"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-08-13

Tapping at his heels. his head flung
from side to side, charged an artillery
horse full tilt. In his mad terror he
saw and knew nothing. He came
straight at us, running as II crazed.
l flung the girl into the side Of the
road and leaped recklessly for his
head. My hand gripped the name.
then the leather rein; I was flung
from my feet, jerked into the air. but
hung; my moccasins touched ground
again. l was dragged forward. rem.
dered half unconscious by a blow. but
weight told. I got fingers on his nos
trils. and he stood still, painting and
trembling. Clinging to him. warned
by shouts to hurry. l stripped the har-
ness and hoisted her onto the bare
back. Even as this was accomplished
the head Of that shrieking mob was on
us; one brute grabbed her by the arr,
seeking to pull her down. and l struck
him with all the force / had. Then /
ran forward, clasping the horse by the
bit, crunching our way, needless OF
who opposed or blocked u passage.
And they made way for US; even in
their blind terror, they swept aside
to escape being trampled under the
animals hoofs. and left before us a
clear path.
1 looked eagerly for some place in
which to turn aside, saw the faint
trace Of an Indian trail. seemingly
leading down the bank of the stream,
and, with instant decision, turned into
1t, / walked the horse now, and Rene
sat UP straight. and fastened her dis
arranged hair. The narrow trail led
through dense thickets and about a
slight hill; in FIVE minutes we we're
out Of sight Of the road, alone in the
wilderness. To the right through
trees was the glimmer of the river.
The horse painted heavily, and the way
was rough. There was blood I noticed
now, on his flank, and he limped slight.
ly as he walked. staggered and
reeled from WEAKNESS. feeling reac-
ton from excitement, yet kept grimly
on until we must have covered two
miles, wandering in and out among the
low hills. No sounds reached US. and
as we came into a narrow r%avine,
promising concealment, I released my
grasp on the bit and staggered back
against the bank. Mademoiselle,
slipped from her seat and 'hastened to
me.
you are worn out. monsieur.
wounded?"
Worn out, yet, but nothing has
touched me save a blow or two. IL
think we a rest now"
Then 1t occurred to me, Z thought
that had swept into my mind once
before-we had no provisions. no
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-08-13

such q defeat. But there il no time to
waste In talk. There is nothing to do
but run for II now. Come, lassl"
Before she realized what I was 60
ing to do, / had flung away my rife
and seized her in my arms. She was
a light, slender thing. and l held her
tight in the folds Of the blanket,
scarcely feeling her weight. She made
no effort to resist, yet her eyes-be-
wildered. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. into
my face. / gave them no heed. my
whole purpose concentrated on the one
effort to save her, to fight q passage
through that mob OF frightened men.
The spirit of panic had gripped me
a~lso-not for myself, but for her!
Here was my duty now; not back yon-
der where those regulars stood grimly
In line. and died with their shoulders
touching; not where l had fought all
day In the ~powder-cloud facing those
forest demons--but In the mob Of fu-
gltives, battling and cursing for their
lives. The road was Uttered with guns
thrown away, with discarded blankets
and powder horns. dared not look
back. straining every muscle, stagger-
ing forward over the ruts. The roar
Of guns behind grew faint In the dis.
lance; the spit Of rifles from the
thickets ceased. Exhausted. breath
less, Keeling from fatigue, l put her
down, and, with arm about her, stood
an instant looking back.
They were coming, a dark mass
bearing down upon, us. but ahead OF
them. wild with terror, his harness
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-08-13
CHAPTER. XIV.
Tho Battle on the Wabash.

Tho Battle on the Wabash.
He had not even assigned me to
service: simply turned me adrift to go
~here I pleased. This implied insult
cut me to the quick, yet, now that ]
had taken the measure of the man. 1
cared little enough for his good opin-
ion. Very well. I would choose my
own service then-I would go back to
Oldham and his Kentucky militia. He
was OF fighting blood, If his face spoke
truth. and his command was stationed
where they would feel the first shock
Of attack whenever 1t came.
Oldham received me gladly, and
about the fire that night ! told Of my
reception by st. Clair.
Well. l warned yer. Hayward" the
colonel commented, chuckling. II
know the bullet-headed old fool. !
reckon he'll know more about Injuns
in a day or two. Told yer he had his
scouts out, did he? Why, man; there
isn't one OF 'em been ten miles from
ahe column since we began this march:
Isn't that SO. captain? The old cock
doesn't know tonight what's goin' on
two hundred yards ahead OF his out
posts" He got up. and stretched out
his arms. And so, gentlemen. we
march for the Miami towns In the
morning. Old Cock.a-doodle-doo says
70. I'll wager q years pay we never
get there. What! no takers? Well,
Tsrr ~o{uw fr hadp a
Why should I attempt to describe
that drear battle on the east fork OF
the Wabash? Many another has done
Il already. Vet rev tell the story as I
remember It.
We were up at dawn. but for no
purpose. SO far as l could see. unless
d was to idle through a ~leisurely
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-08-13
Bear Committed suicide,

The big black bear. Bob" Of tho
menagerie in Central park, New York,
committed suicide In the presence Of
a large number Of spectators a few
days ago. Mr.. Snyder, the head keep
er, says that the animal recently
stopped taking food. and in other
ways showed signs of mors at hav-
ing strangled its mate. The other
morning Bob climbed to the top Of
the rocky ledge In the ear Of the den
and deliberately threw himself back
ward to the asphalt flooring below. q
distance Of 20 feet. He broke his
neck and died In a few minutes.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-08-13
CHAPTER XIV.

HAE EL LAL
had no faith | should find her
thefe, but I fought my way through to
the tent. 1t had been knocked half
over. the camp stove overturned. the
long bench smashed into kindling
wood. With sinking heart I flung
back the sagging canvas. and cast one
glance within. AS heaven Witnesses,
she stood there. the blanket stiIl
wrapped about her, her hands grasp
ing a rifle. her face turned toward
me. Unconsciously her lips gave ut
terance to a cry Of relief. and her ex-
preston changed. I sprang forward.
eager. glad.
Rene, YOU are here.r I cried out,
why did you stay7"
1T was the word Of monsleur,ns she
answered simply. Monsieur said stay
till he come"
Eyes, yes, know but I never
thought Of this: never dreamed OF
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-08-13

Breakfast. j had finished mine, and
was smoking, cuddled close to the fire.
when the storm broke. Our outposts
could not have been a hundred yards
In advance, or else they ran without
firing a shot, for the red devils burst
on us without slightest warning. l
heard a hoarse shout OF alarm, then
whoops and yells. such as would strike
terror to the bravest. ! was on my
feet, gripping my gun in an instant.
7 saw Oldham leap forward, roaring
cut an order-then they came, pouring
out Of the woods Into the open, a mass
Of shrieking demons. half obscured in
smoke, their rifles splitting fire. The
man beside me went down In a heap;
Oldham flung up his arms 6nd toppled
sver; I saw men stare, then turn and
run, peering back over their shoulders
with eyes full Of horror. ]. threw up
my rife and fred: sprang back. racing
for . tree. loading az l ran, Men
we're everywhere. a frightened, scream
ing mob. ] saw officers strika them
with their swords, cursing them as
towards. But nothing could stop the
panic; they fought to- get away. they
struck with clinched fists. they bat.
tered a path for themselves with
dubbed musketss they became iends
from terror. every semblance OF men
Inst. God! may I never Q such q
sight again, MY hand trembles Is ]
write Of 1t.
Into that terror-stricken, fleeing mob
Che naked warriors came, hacking with
t~cmahawks. Alashing with knives, Dat-'
fering with dubbed guns. The snow
was red with blood. covered with dead
bodies. II was massacre. know not
now ! got out OF 1t, but I fought back
from tree to tree. firing al I halted.
lcading as l ram There were others
with me. cool-headed fellows, n we
Aeld the painted demons back until
4 hundred of us. or more, gained the
opening by the river. where the regu-
Aars and artillery were. But the saw
age hordes. infuriated BY victory,
drunk with slaughter, were At y very
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-08-13

Take him to a bird doctor. snapped
the daughter.
Mother and questioner alike gasped
In astonishment.
4 don't seriously object when
strange women ask my mothers ad'
vice as to what they should buy while
she,is trying to do her own shopping"
continued the younger woman. where
to ind q good dentist. how to make a
,harem skirt out Of an old sealskin
Jacket, or the best way to make bread.
She 10 so matronly and good-natured.
But ! draw the line At trying to make
q bird doctor out OF her.