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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-13
Copyright. 1914. Interpationa

ways held wide-open arms for
him when he had flying trips
away from school. Her dogs
knew him and We're his side part
ners. And one stunning day this
boy-with the rose-leaf of baby
hood scarcely rubbed off his
cheeks ruffled up his sleek head
gulped and-proposed!
And his mothers choolmate
drew him over to her knees and
draining all amusement, in the
deepness of her big heart, out Of
her smile, she deliberately
blurred her beauty out Of his
heart.
She showed him her hand
before she gripped his young
shoulder with it, Did you ever
look AT it close, dear little boy?
See the lines? It's crumpl.4g up
because I'm getting old, you
know. I've a double-chin-just
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-13

THE loveliest woman he
| hnew-the schoo'mate Of
Il the mother he could hardly
remember.
Her hair was gold, touched
with the cold snow of coming
silver--her eyes had the loveliest
purple shadows around their lids
and the blue of them could glim-
mer so Understandings, no mat
ter what might be the tale he
told her.
Her heart was warm and kind,
the mother-woman looked out
steadily behind her eyes; about
her wherever she moved there
seemed drawn a compelling circle,
and whoever stepped into the
zone of 1t was stepped I'm instant
calm and utter content. Her
temper was a thing like days in
Paradise -unchanging unrufled,
all-tolerant. Her home had al
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-13

coming. My hair, because it's
blonde, you'd never know was
threaded thick with gray.
Look closets almost silver.
The wild rose in my cheeks is
just n rabbits foot dabbed on
from a little round box filed
with the Bloom of Youth
The shadows of my eyes are
just blue pencil-and I'm getting
fat. And the big twist of my
hair at the back Of my neck isn't
my own-no! / am an artist,
that's all, and contented
woman.
That's why, with your blind
baby eyes you did not ever see
that I am old enough to be your
mother. NO, NO. NO!-someday
you will LOVE a girl--and you'll
never know what real downright
gladneSs is until that day when
you remember that ! wouldn't
have you.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-13

"This is just a kind of mis-.
taken interruption in the sort of
love we really have for one an
other, Billy-boy. I've mothered
you and you've been my boy, and
will be, most of all, the day you
fall truly in love with a girl"
And then there was sullen ST.
lence while the smile on her face
died and tears glimmered in her
eyes. But the boy held his be-
wildened eyes lowered. And
them
"Oh"---and her voice was as
even and kind as always. How
is little Rose-with the brown
eyes-whom you brought up last
week."
And in two shakes he was tell
ing Of the pretty ways Of Rose
and an image was fading out of
his heart.
And the woman old enough to
be his mother smiled behind her
white hand.
NELL BRINKLEY.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-13
His One Vote.

An ambitious man rather uuwisely
stood as candidate at one of the local
elections. and at the close of the poll
was found to have received only one
vote. The candidate was excessively
mortified. and, to increase his chaErin,
his neighbors talked as If IT were a
matter of course that he had given
that one vote himself This annoyed
him So much that he offered $50 suit
of clothes to his only supporter If the
Individual would come forward and show
himself
An Irishman responded to this appeal,
proved his claim. and called for the re-
ward.
How did it happen" inquired the
candidate. taken quite by surprise.
How did It happen that you voted for
me?'
Pat hestated; but. on being pressed.
he answered.
III tell you. you won't so back on
the suit of clotheSr'
oh, no ! promise YOU shall have the
suit anyhow
well, then, your honor" replied Pat,
sure ! made mistake in the ballot
paper.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-13

tracts signed by all her guests.
The visitor at the Appleton home
was shown every form of hospitality
of which Indigestion is heir She was
lunched and dned and soda roun-
talned. She was given such a good
time that she went home nervous
and physical wreck
Before She went she signed a con-
tract which provides that the guest,
The party Of the second part, shall
Keep accurate account of the time
spent at the home of the party of the
hrst part. and the expense attached
thereto, and hereby agree that said
obligation to party of the first part
shall never he Cancelled till party Of
the first part shalt visit party of the
second part remaining AS long as did
party of the second part.
Furthermore, It is stipulated that
interest shall accrue from date OF ex
piration of stay Of party of the second
part with party Of the first part, thus
giving to party of the first par!
enough accrued time to amount TO her
keep in her old age"
And the party Of the first part.
said this first person In history 10
solve the guest problem, is l."
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-13
Daysey Mayme and Her Folks
BY FRANCES L. GARSIDE.

HOSPITALITY is only another
name Tor lonesomcncss.
The woman VINO has to walk
five miles to her nearest neighhor To
borrow tlatirun has her latch string
always out, and il is decorated with
.ried chicken and soda biscuits
But the woman who is surrounded
and besieged and mubbcd by friends
and Kin, ten deep, is never lonesome.
Nor is she oNercharged with hospi-
tally. Neither is a man az whose
home there are always guests
There are always guests at the
home Of Lysander John Appleton
Guests OF that sex and age who make
their presence known 10y pools Of face
powder in the bathroom. by "a sink
covered with pans In which fudge
was made, and by squeals of So
called laughter heard all over the
house
Lysander John protested He pro-
tested in vain, seemingly, and 1t was
not till the last guest had gone that
Daysey Mayme explained
y have been providing" she said,
Tor my board and keep in my old
age and she showed her father con-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-13
The Way Out.

To BE Continued Tomorrow.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-13

By MABEL HERBERT URNER

7 7 Ellen glanced questioninsly at
Fl Louise's ringless hand on
which had gl!ttered Bob's en-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-13
Up-to-the-Minute Jokes

1t was the half-hour after dinner
and a group OF workmen were pass
ing the time with a political arsu-
ment An interesting deadlock had
been reached. when one of the men
on the losing side turned to a maze
who had remained silent during the
whole of the debate.
Ere Joe" he said you're pretty
good al a argument. Wots your opin-
ion?"
Il alnt goin' to say" said Joe. 81
thrashed the matter out afore with
Jim Green"
All" said the other, artfully. hop
ing to entice him into a fray; and
what did you arrive at?'
We'll" said Joe, Jim e arrived at
the 'orspital an l arrived at the per-
lice station
The story is told of a gentleman
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-13

who, when he takes a glass of wine,
always shuts his eyes as he lifts his
glass to his lips. One day someone
asked the veteran why he always
shut his eyes in the way mentioned.
Well" he said, II am afraid if l
looked at it my mouth would water
and dilute the liquor"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-13
To Be Thankful For.

Il never thought of that" said EN-
lily Frost, simply-and there was
thought in her tone now
Half TO herself, Carrie went on: Il
wonder what sort of face wash that
woman uses? If l were to try an
other kind of corset-and have my
face massag ed-I have gotten shame
fully fat sitting over the bridge table
three parts of my time--''
Suddenly Racie stopped her dreary
twisting of that little ultimatum in
Toms dear writing: 81 don't believe
face wash and massage are so impor-
tant, Carrie-if you and Packy cared
more about the same things, now?"
'Packy's never cared for anything
but motors and women" answered
Carrie, sadly.
Perhaps if you had cared more for
motors he'd have cared less for wom-
en-. II Tom only cared for motors. I'd
be willing to eat and sleep in them, il
that would make him spend his spare
time with me instead of with men,
said Racie, thoughtfully.
Carrie chose to be dry in reply.
You can be thankful il is with men.
Why if Packy liked going about with
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-13
Efficiency.

Our boss is crank on efficiency"
Whats he up to now"
Trying to teach the stenographer
to chew her gum in two movements
less per minute to the lower jaw"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-15

West Presbyterian church. st. Louis
has guaranteed q minimum OF $4,000
extra foreign missionary money for tho
next three years to be used in China
work.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-15
ACADEMY
The Chocolate soldier.

Most Of the latest works Of Oscar
Straus have indicated him SIS musical
I. caterer to the scholarly few. but the
extraordinary popular appeal made by
The Chocolate Soldier" still as para
mount as ever, after two seasons Of
public favor. mark him as master
musician In creating melodies for the
rayishment of the millions who can
only be reached through their emo
tons
The coming OF the Whitney Opera
company to this city at the Academy
tomorrow and Tuesday. and Tuesday
matinee. is already reckoned as one
OF the leading events OF the seasons
performance. Arms and the Man.
Bernard Shaw's brilliant satire on
human pomp and conceit. founded
upon incidents OF imaginary war be-
tween Bulgaria and Servia. is the
source OF the lihertto of The Choco-
late Soldier Around the scenes OF
this f.hretto of The Chocolate
Soldier" which is in itself almost an
independent drama. Straus has writ
ten music that clothes and lights up
the sienificances of each character.
now vtvacious and gay, now satiricai.
now angry and petulant, now dreary
dominant spirit of each scene. The
echoes of such superb melodies as
My Hero" the pervading theme of
the opera, will still be heard when
hundred that have come after IL have
been forgotten.
The entire production is one of re-
rnarkable elegance and beauty. The
quaint costumes. the gorgeous military
ira ppinTs. the profusion of rich orna-
nent and the wiidness Of the Bull
garian landscape intensity, the glarnor
ard romance that ts suggested by the
hewitching music,
Realizing that no ordinary orches-
ira is capable of coping with the diff
ficuities OF the score. which IS full of
suhtleties Of orchestration. Mr.. Whit
ney has organized a special orchestra
for the purpose. under the leadership
~ John Britt, the largest and most
expert ever associated with a pro-
duction Of this kind.
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'-'''' GOLF TERMS

Addressing the Ball--Getting in posi-
tlon TO strike ball.
Approach--When player is sufficient
ly near the hole to be able to drive
the ball to the putting green.
Bogey--A certain fixed score for
each hole against which player is COM
peting.
Brassie-wooden club with brass
sole.
Bunker--Any rough hazardous
ground. mound. sand-pit or trap.
Caddie-Person who carries golfer
balls
Cleek--Iron- headed club used for
long drive and sometimes for putting.
Dormy--One side Ia said to be dor
my" when 1t Is as many holes ahead
As there remains holes to play.
Fore--A warning cry to any person
in the way Of the stroke.
Foursome-A match in which two
play on each side
Gobble--A rapid straight putt" in
to the hole.
Green--The plot of ground around the
hole.
Halyed---A hole La halYed when each
side takes the same number of strokes.
manufactured term for bunker.
long grass. road. water or any obstruc-
ton.
Lie-The situation OF a ball.
Mashie--A club which Is compro-
mise between the niblic and the iron.
Niblic--A small. narrow eaded,
heavy iron club.
Pulling-The draw club across the
ball at the moment Of impact.
Putting-Playing close to the hole.
Slicing-About the same as pull
ing
Stance-The position OF the players
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-15

interested in the Brooklyn club. He
hit for asa and led the league in
about all the statistics the secretary
had time to collect.
Brooklyn drafted him, but Charles
Holiday Ebbetts thought he needed
further seasoning and turned him over
to Montgomery. Ala, in the Southern
association, where he tore up things
by the root with. such vigor that he
was recalled to Brooklyn last Septem-
Der. He worked in seventeen games
with the Superbas last autumn. &C
cumulating batting average of .3l6
and stole five bases His penchant
for long drives was only mildly in ev-
idence in that squirt. as his only extra
base hits were a two-bagger and a
home run. What he has done this
year is known to all men.
Stengel is twenty two years old, 3
feet s Ia inches high, weighs $50
pounds and bats and throws left
handed AS runner the gay ga
zelle has something on him and on
Hans Wagner as to gracefulness. but
It 10 noted that he and the Flying
Dutchman get there just the same.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-15

been arranged for their delectation.
The headliner for the first half the
week will be McGrath and Yoeman,
presenting their genuinely funny spe-
ciaity called The Lunatic and the
Prima Donna Howard McGrath is
given wide latitude for showing his
ability as character comedy artist
in the role of the lunatic and Miss
Grace Yoeman has the oppor tunity to
sing several pleasing selections.
Long, Green and Chapron, three
young ladies. will offer a high class
singing and dancing number. Their
versatility is shown in the wide va
riety of songs and dances they will
offer.
Al Nuttle. said TO be very "nutty"
monologist, will keep the audiences
( laughing with his nonsensical talk and
patter He has won distinct on as a
comedian. and should prove likeable
part of the weeks bill at the busy
corner.
The Woods Trio will offer selections
eta number of musical inst, ulnents,
such as the violin. piano and instru-
ments OF brass. They have won the
favor of metropolitan audiences.
DeNaro and Zemater. who are coined )
{ ar performers of note, will complete
the bill for the first half the week.
| There viii be the usual three reels OF
frst time shown motion pictures ~
round out the program.
The management announces the ne.
Office viii remain open continuously on
Wednesday afternoon so that persons
des'ring to secure their Country Store
/ tickets for Wednesday night, may dc
| SO in advance. Patrons will find this
! Il convenience. A.
| Thursday will: ting the usual mid
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-15

ing both the federalists and the con-
stitutioualists. His talk is fully Illus
trated with interesting views. never
before shown to the public.
Harry DeVine and Belle Williams. in
''The Travelling Salesman and the Fee
male Drummer are IA magnetic counfe
Of comedy purveyors. who really de-
liver their goods Their dialogue is
full of laughs and their songs are all
new.
Samaroff and Miss Sonia. recent i'm
portation from Russia. present de-
cidedly novel act entitled "A sunny
Afternoon In Russia" The act consists
OF little bit of everything from ex
eelient pantomine work to a clever
exhibition of canine Intelligence. They
do some excellent Russian dancing
contortional and acrobatic work.
The Tuscano Brothers present an
other novelty. Their work consists
of picturesque and hazardous ex-
hihition of battle axe juggling
We were disappointed in not having
pictures Of Governor Stuart's inaugu-
ration last week, but the General Film
company have promised that they will
be ready for exhibition Monday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-15

The life OF an impressario 10 not al
ways bed of roses. On account of
sever illness OF Nine. Schumann- Heink,
who was engaged to appear in the Rad
cliffe series Of concerts at the City au-
ditorium on February 10th, has been
compelled to cancel all her engage
msnts since the middle of January. Se-
we're bronchial trouble accompanied by
high fever, which has been slow in
yielding 10 the best medical treatment,
has caused grave concern among the
friends Of the great contralto.
While the cancellation Of the en-
Kagement has been source of greatest
regret to Mr.. Radcliffe, who has
rarely ever disappointed his Richmond
patrons. and then only through cir
cumstances beyond his control. yet the
Announcement that the people of Rich
mond will have their first opportunity
as IA result of the cancellation, to hear
Eugene Ysnye. the greatest living vio-
linlst. win do much toward allaying
the disappointment.
Ysaye will come to Richmond on
Thursday, April and, and all tickets
for the -Schumann- Heink recital will be
honored on that occasion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-15
Keith's Lyric

Gus Edwards. than whom there is no
more famous producer of cong Sue
aesses brings to Richmond this week
one of his latest and most pretentious
offerings entitled kid kabaret" The
company Is composed OF twenty or
more boys and girls. all OF whom are
lever kid comedians. In the case ap-
gear Eddie Cantor and George Jessel,
who have won success in other of Ed
Yards productions. The dialogue was
written by Tommy Gray and the lyrics
BY VIII .. Cobb. Among the special
ties will be dance by JEFF Budweiser,
A violin solo by Betty Washington and
representations of David Warfleld. Ray
fHaHd Hitchcock and Al Jalson and
ballet dance on the table by Alice
Harty.
In vaudeville for a long time there
was big act known as That Quar-
tette" which ranked as second to none
II the big time fours, Two OF the
eieyerest members of this quartette
nave branched out for themselves,
george Jones and Harry Sylvester, their
vaudeville offering is entitled THE TWO
Drummers, and is a classy comedy and
musical offering, which is as good in
it's class as was the old auartette.
Imho1, Conn and Coreene. trio OF
funmakers will present military
comedy entitled surgeon Louder. L. $.
A." which is clever farce. Roger
fmhoff in the role OF Private Casey;
MarcelIe Coreene as Miss Flower. Red
Cross nurse, and Hugh Conn as Surgeon
Louder, present a comedy which sell
dom fails 10 register a laugh
An instructive and interesting fea-
ture will be the talk on "Barbarous
Mexico" given by Captain Winfield
King. who has recently returned from
that country. where he was In a posi-
lion To learn many inside facts regard
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-15
Grayce Scott Bijou

From the siums of Paris to the gay
days of the Eiizabethan period is quite
a Jump. vet the Srayee Scott players
will essay TO bridge the chasm be-
ginning tomorrow night. when "Doro-
thy Vernon OF Haddon Hair VIII be
offered at the Bijou. succeeding The
Two Orphans. which brought forth
such favorable comment last week.
In this romance of a time when in
trigue and lovemakinR filled the gaps
between wars and went on even while
the helching cannon could be heard, the
dramatists have taken advantage OF
every possible opportunity to bring
wildly before the audiences OF today
the courtiers and fair maids OF that
period.
Dorothy Vernon OF Haddon Hall" is
from the pen OF the same craftsmen
who dramatized When Knighthood
Was In Flower" which should be proof
enough that It is well done. The plot
ting OF Dorothy Miss Scott} to save
the life of Mary Queen of Scots, who
aas been unwittingly betrayed by Doro-
thy's lover; the eiopement or the he
roine with the man OF her choice in
spite of Elizabeth and her follow ers--
all Of these things go TO complete a
romance which for sheer joy, for real
nnadulterated pleasure. has few equals
IN contemporary drama,
Queen Elizabeth will be portrayed by
Maude Atkinson, whose Frochard last
week won her unstinted praise.
Theodore Dudley viii be Mary Queer
of Scots: John Warner will have
pleasing part as Sir John Manners, tn.
lover: William Thompson In to be SIT
George Vernon Leslie Bassett will be
given an opportunity to show bis abili-
ty az STR Malcolm Vernon. the outwitted
and outraged lover. while Arthur
Bethelett, the capable and intelligent
stage director OF the company. will be
Perkin, the Jester. The costumes and
scenery viii be reproductions to the
last detail of the original production.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-15
Colonial

From week to week the bills at the
Colonial appear to be getting better
and the patrons OF that house are daily
increasing in number. The bill nv
booked by wilmer Vincent q Wells for
the week starting tomorrow is no ex-
ception to the rule, and the regulars"
will find q feast of good things has
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-15
BUENA VISTA

BUENA VISTA. VA. Feb. l4-Mrs.
Charles Burks and son. Aionzo. re-
turned home last week, after visiting
her sister, Mrs. r. A. DePriest. Of
Lynchburg.
Mr.. A. w. Robertson spent several
days last week in Richmond.
Mrs. II. n. Mills and little daughter
returned to the city today. after spend
ing some time in Amherst and Wash
inEton.
Mrs. Maggie Carver, of Baltimore Is
visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. j.
M. Henkle.
Mr. s. H. Wright spent several days
last week. In Washington.
Miss Bessie Burks, is visiting rela-
tives In Roanoke and Sale this week.
Mrs. w. j. Dickinson is out, after
a long spell of sickness.
Mrs. A. s. Henkle. OF Bristol, is the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Henkfe
DR.. and Mrs. G. r. Divers spent
several days last week in Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-15

feet when addressing the ball
Stroke--The act Of hitting the ball.
Styme-When opponents bail lies
in the line of your putt"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-15

week change, when there viii be a COM
rleio new bill OF vaudeville and pic
t1rcs
The matinee begins at o'clock, and
the night performances at 1915 and y
O'Clock.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-01-13
COURT OPENED
THIS Morning
Action Against Sheriff Ben
son is First Case on.
the Calendar

Six civil cases are scheduled to be
taken up at the session of the district
court, which opened this morning with
the calling of the calendar before
Judge c. NJ. Cooley.
The first case taken up this after
noon was the case of w. Gilman
Of Northwood against Sheriff Joseph
y. Benson, in which Gilman is try
ing to recover 1925 for q car Of fur
niture siezed by the sheriff.
The furniture was supposed to be-
long to Gillman's son., and Rev. Will
ing Of Northwood, and was sliced by
the sheriff to satisfy obligations which
the pair We're, said to owe to. various
Northwood business. houses.
The older .Gillmsnas. ow..a claims
however, hat the furniture was his
property, and is seeking to recover its
value. 1t is expected that the hearing
will be finished this afternoon.
The second case to be- taken up will
be that Of the Farmers Security bank
against Halvor Halvorson. of Minot.4
4 Thescriminal case against.A, J. Cum
ningham, charged with conducting q
gaming place will not be taken up un-
til the return OF Tracy Bangs, Cum
ningham'si attorney, from st. Louis.
where he has gone to make an appeal
In the case o fiSam Clark and G. H.
CrockRrd," publishers of Jim Jam
Jems.: * .s;Ft-