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Director Hahn, Urging a Timid Squad of Teachers College Seniors
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-16

Copyright. 1915. by the Star Company.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-28
CHAPTER II.

CHAPTER II.
~ the corner near Mrs. O'Keefe's home OFF,
Ger Grady walked over to lift his cap po-
ltely and to help Marie across the street
with her empty market basket. Two
blocks up Officer Dowd carried her basket two
blocks on his beat to where Officer Herman held
up the traffic both ways while she described the
chicken potpie she intended to make for dinner.
All this was. FIRST. because the Widow O'Keefes
husband had been the most popular man the
force and, second because Marie, plain of feature
though she was. had found In herself unexpected
knack for pleasing policemen
In the market June's maid companion and pro-
tector. wandered from stall to stall, selecting her
tiny purchases Of fruit and vegetables. She was
just deciding the tremendously important selec-
ton of the chicken Itself when suddenly
lanche of flaming color fell upon her. and voice
cried:
"You, Marie? What's Miss Junieg'
Aunt Debby. Her two fat black hands were grip
ped Maries arm.
81 do not know your she declared.
You don't know met Aunt Debby wheezed her
broad bosom jumping up and down. You say you
don't know me! Amt Debby9 Amt you MarieT'
whats the matter here?" The grur voice Of a
big policeman. officer Dowd.
81 want that woman took in charger painted
Aunt Debby. and she rolled her eyes
'sOh you dor And the officer of the law turned
on Marie eye which perfectly ready to be
suspicious In spite of its dissemination What's the
charger
The voice of Aunt Debbv shriy triumphant:
'She done stole my pocketbookr'
well, what's that on your arm?" And Aunt Deb
by's eyes dropped she the stern gaze Of the
policeman fixed the rusty old hand bag which
gripped her thick forearm She had forgotten that
detail In her planning. open it up" ordered the
officer. who opened 1t himself.
"well-weil-weIlr guiped Aunt Debby. her eyes
batting. "She done stole my other pocketbookr'
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The yellow haired woman found him standing SOL
idly In the center of the room. facing the door.
where Is my wife, he loudly demanded.
"In minute" The yellow haired woman was
quite calm and collected. Il don't mind turning
pnrlor TO settle domestic scrap but want
my bill settled first Eight-hfty.'
"How do know that she Is guilty Of gambling!
How do know that she Is here?" The wornan's
lip curled.
"want to her with the goods? Well Jackson,
II you'll promise to behave I'll show her to you
through a peephole."
The mans fists cnched convulsvely.
You'd better pass my eligibility hrst." said
the yellow haired woman.
Just minute. please" A sweet voice, low. gen
tie, cultured-no such voice as the man had expect
ed to hear In this place He was equally impressed
when he turned and the beautiful young girl
who had glided through the door, her face full
Of serious purpose
who rang for you?" snapped the yellow haired
woman her eyes flaming with instant resentment
q" stayed in this house for other reason than to
see Mr.. Perry" announced June, with trace OF
timidity about her.
What do you know about thsY
Mrs. Perry Is In deep trouble and needs your
help"
"she had reason to be in trouble give my
wife ample allowance" The man turned from
June.
You give It" Across June's mind there flashed
again the whole of her own vital predetermined
whatever the wife has must come from the husband
in the nature Of charity She saw herself again
the piteous little beggar before Ned, whom she loved
and she Mrs Perry in that same attitude before
this stern husband. what right have you to call 1t
q gft?'
The man stopped and turned to June with puz-
zed brow. She had set astir In him thought.
This angel Of mercy stun Is bad for profits"
rasped the voice Of the yellow head. But / can't
overlook a chance like this. | know your kind,
Jackson Perry You give your wife allowance
that covers everything but emergencies. You figure
the plumber to come In three times year. and II
he comes In four she loses If she has mad pas
sion few of her friends to ice sodas
she has to wait till months allowance day. IL
she ever saved $25 you'd reduce her pay! I'll bet
this poor little wife OF yours first got into trouble
through losing 81 In friendly penny auction game,
and she's been trying to overtake 1t ever since"
gentle hand was laid on the mans arm.
You will help herr" The low. sweet voice
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-28

Nor cried Mrs. Perry Historically and reached
over June's shoulder to take the phone The new
secretary had made move toward the phone. She
staring at the yellow haired woman in aston
ishment. That determined person was not one to
wrangle In emergencies. She snatched up the phone
herself and called the number.
"You women think I'm mark" she scornfuy
stated to Mrs Perry while she waited You'd sting
for thousand dollars rather than sting your
husband for it. See this cardT She held 1t out. 1t
contained the name of Jackson W. Perry. his bust
address. his home address, his financial rating
probable income clubs and telephone numbers. And
the unfortunate Mrs. Perry seemed to shrink into
hopeless despair she realized the impacable or
ganization against which she had ptted herself.
"Mr. Perry, please" The yellow haired woman's
voice had undergone complete change 1t was
very pleasant Of infection. though 1t rasped His
wife wishes to speak with him" She handed over
the telephone. and June, seeing Mrs. Perry's
steadiness rose. and compassonatey gave the wom
an her chair. The yellow haired'on walked calmly
over to her own desk and took up the extension
phone.
June looked at her hat and coat. She seemed quite
bewdered. She could not quite understand what
this all about. but she did know that II vas all
unpleasant and heartiess and degrading. She
starting to go when something on Mrs. Perrys face
touched her sympathies and held her.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-28

Yes, it's Gwen trembied Mrs. Perry. her nerv
ous fingers cutching desperately to keep the Quaver
from her voice. IL hope haven't interrupted
anything important"
Not very" The mans voice could be heard dis
tincty outside the phone.
"Jack"--the voice was fun OF pleading-"I-I have
10 have some money!
The frown OF the yellow haired woman deepened
she listened to the mans reply.
Il know It's week before my allowance IL due"
urged Mrs. Perry, and now she turned her eyes Inn
porngiy toward the stony, yellow haired one. But
Just must have It'll Eight hundred doiars!'
The mans voice doomed increduious excama
ion over the wire: then sharp question
"Why-why. it's to pay bills! Yes yes. Jack.
know was supposed to keep them paid out OF my
allowance! didn't want to tell you this until we
could sic down quietly together, only they're press
ing me for payment! And the allowance isn't enough
Jackson Yes know you've raised it--ohr
The mans heavy voice had interrupted her calm
ly. quietly. coIdly. She sank back imply In the
chair.
see the yellow haired woman put up her own phone
and come across the room with q benign expression.
Cheer up" she advised. "Hubbys all right"
Mrs Perry Strengthened up.
EYES," she said and moistened her lips, "he said
that he'd 90 over those bills with me tonight"
Il heard him myself" And the yellow haired
woman grinned across at June. Here's your l. o.
T., dearie. I've o. KID It You better 60 In and
play awhile for your nerves."
The terrified little blond looked mp incredulously.
1t was II she had been given drink OF some
strong stimulant and she clutched eagerly at the
memorandum slip. Perhaps with that she could
win back all that she had lost
Thank your she gasped and hurried from tho
room.
The other woman grabbed her phone.
"Eight-oefght-o Gardenr' she called "Helloi Mr..
Perry. please! This Is his wife's friend"
June moved for her hat and coat
Hello, Mr.. Perry! Say, your wife Is at 4S King.
ley court gambling and she's going to be exposed In
half an hour II you aren't here to pay her debts"
The man at the other end Of the wire apparently
took a moment to gasp for breath: then the wire
doomed
"All right bring the police II you want" snapped
the yellow haired woman. II guess can stand the
notoriety II you and your wife can And. say.
checks don't Co. Bring cash. It's eight-ffty now"
June stood aghast A gambling housed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-28


hull Of more than appeal; 1t was full Of trust and
confidence
There was q slight convulsive heaving Of Perrys
shoulders, but that was all He drew out pocket
book and counted some money into the yellow
haired womans hand
Now bring Gwen to me-" he said.
With moist eyes June hurried from the room.
moment later there was shrek. and as June
.ame to the door Mrs. Perry. her eyes wild and her
nair nying came rushing back through the hail.
She had gone only a. far the parlor door and at
the FIRST sight Of her husband had rum overwhelmed
with unreasoning terror. Back into the salon Mrs.
Perry ned and to her place next the dealer. With
snakeke swiftness she Jerked open the money
drawer beneath the dealers card box and snatched
from It the shining revolver which she had often
seen there. There was IN instant's commotion,
shrieks Of fright an overturning Of chairs with
a wild cry the woman swiftly raised the revolver to
her temple Before she could press the trigger how.
ever. June's strong young arm had thrown up the
womans wrist. and the bullet which would have
ended Mrs. Perry's life went into the ceiling.
Jackson Perry came bursting through the door ana
found June In the midst Of the pandemonium. with
the limp Mrs Perry In her arms
"Gwenw cried the man. and the cali came from
his heart.
The yellow haired woman had waited only to see
Perry clasp his wife In his arms then. leaving wids
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-28

BY special arrangement for this paper a
photo drama corresponding to the INSTALL
menfs Of Runaway Juns" may non be seen
at the leading moving picture theaters BY
arrangement made with the Mutual Film
Corporation ii Is not only possible to read
Runaway June" each week, but also after
ward to see moving pictures illustrating
eur story.
Copyright. 1915. BY Serial Publication Corporation
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-28

That's enoughr' growied the officer. mo negro
say, mssT And he quite respectful to Marie.
Il don't know her. Mr.. Oficer." smiled Marie.
lyon. Marie" screamed Aunt Debby you say
you don't know meT'
go on about your business" ordered the big po-
iceman.
Il don't leave this spot without that girv' de-
clared Aunt Dsbby, planting her fsts her hips
and spreading her feet apart. Then the outraged
majesty OF the law asserted itself.
Hey. Billyl Call the wagon!' 1t yelled
please don't arrest heri" begged Marie.
She was too late: the wagon had been called.
Sorry, miss" said the ofacer who had first inter-
to help toss the culprit In
"Oh, Mr. Dowdr' The voice Of Marie sud
denly bright and care free.
whats the trouble7 he inquired.
Marie Whispered her explanation
Let the smoke 60. boys" requested On1cer Dowd
carelessly. Its all a mistake"
Nov you hiker ordered the policeman and gave
Aunt Debby Z poke In the ribs.
Jerry" abe called as she climbed breathlessly to
her seat by the driver. Il done seed Marie! And
whah she goes Miss JUNE isr'
The car was already started.
To Neds they drove and within hve minutes after
Moore and three long and lanky detectives were
headed for the market with Jerry and Aunt Debby
up in front At that point they scattered. and 1t
Ned whose Inquiries after Marie led all the way
to Onicer Dowd.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-28
CHAPTER m.

4 HEAVY jawed. firm mouthed square headed
~ and level eyed man stopped at the door Of
~ IS Kingsley court and rang the bell with
vigorous Jerk.
mr. Perry" he announced bluntly.
Eyes. SIR" replied the impudent page girl, by no
means abashed and she threw open the parlor door.
Right In here" She grinned as she switched ON
the lights for him and saw that he was oppressed
by the fact Of the drawn curtains.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-28
FIFTH EPISODE.
A Woman In Trouble.
CHAPTER 1.

AT old black Aunt Debby was dressed in her
- best marketing clothes, the green percale
with the big yellow flowers, and the little
hirlc hat with tho naddinp. red nnnnies
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-28

1915. BY Serial Publication Corporation.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-07-14
ST. JOHNsBURY BOY IN WAR
Norman Gibbons Writes of His Jour-
ney To The Front With Cana
dian Troops.

Mrs. George Gibbons has received
an interesting letter from her son
Norman who is with the Bird Contin-
gent, 45th Battalion of Canadian
troops now in England on their way
to the war. Mrs. Gibbons has con-
sented to allowing part of her sons
letter be published. ''Am stationed
with a large number of Canadian
troops, two miles from the Channel
and about "a miles from Calais,
France, near Folkestone where the
Belgian refugees landed at first The
railroad trip from Plymouth here was
very pleasant as we had a chance to
see the country through the counties
Somerset and Kent. We also saw
the old wooden vessels used by Mel
son when he won fame at Gibraltar
They are at Plymouth. We also saw
the ironclads used for training ships
The harbor and approaches looked
very inviting to us for we considered
ourselves quite lucky in escaping
the submarines. We passed through
a portion of London on our way to
camp. On Sunday attended church.
DR.. Gordon (Ralph 'Connor) of Win
nepeg conducted one of the services;
the other was conducted by the as
sistant bishop of the diocese. 1t was
most inspiring sight to see several
thousand men marching attended by
several bands of music. We did not
have 'Tipperary" but we had "On-
ward Christian Soldiers" There are
many French troops from Quebec and
Scotch from Ontario, but the bulk of
the men are from the west, many of
us from sunny Alberta.
In each tent there are dozen men.
Am glad to tell you we have a floor
to sleep on. Our clothes make our
pillow. We sleep in a circle with
our feet pointed toward the middle,
like the spokes of a wheel. Each has
four blankets and our rifles form
center around the center pole. We
get up at a. M, clean up, roll up
our blankets, eat breakfast after an
hours drill, at 8.45 start again and
drill until 1910. Then dinner, then
drill or dig entertainments or a route
march, perhaps a little musketry or
physical culture. We are allowed a
pass for week-ends so we will see
some of England if not called to
France.
The country here is similar to that
in the Eastern Townships and Yer
mont, the farms and crops being
about the same There is a large
aviation school near us and airships,
monoplanes and dirigibles pass over
camp all the time. They just stick
the Canadians for anything to eat;
it costs more than at Edmonton"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-07-14
small AnviIs.

The anvil that rings to the sturdy
blacksmith's sledge may weigh 200, 800
or 400 pounds, but there are anvils
whose weight is counted in ounces.
These are used by jewelers., silver
smiths and various other workers.
Counting shapes, sizes, styles of finish.
and so on, these little anvils are made
in scores of varieties, ranging in weight
from fifteen ounces up to a number of
pounds each. All the little anvils are
of the finest steel. They are all trinity
finished, often nickel plated, and those
surfaces that are brought into use are
made as smooth as glass.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-07-14
A WASHINGTON MONUMENT.
1t Was Built by Money Raised by
Public Lottery.


One Of the greatest American monu-
ments to the memory of George Wash
ington was built by lottery. The lot
terry plan for raising money, though
now under the ban Of public opinion
and generally considered a reprehensi-
BILE practice, was looked upon as legiti-
mate and respectable by the most
reputable class of citizens a century
ago.
That monument which was raised to
the memory of George Washington by
the sale of lottery tickets and the offer
of dazzling prizes is the tall column
which dominates a very exclusive and
aristocratic part of Baltimore and
which in fair weather may be seen
from a considerable distance. Besides
being one of the show places of Balti-
more, it is one of the imposing mOnu-
mentS Of the United States. The view
from the balcony. which is built close
to the top Of the shaft, and just below,
where stands a figure of Washington,
is far sweeping. especially hayward
The cornerstone of the monument
was laid with elaborate ceremonies
July 4. 1915. and its browning fea-
ture, the statue of Washington. was
set in place in 1929 The Washington
monument lottery was authorized by
the Maryland legislature Jan. 10, 1910.
That act was entitled IAN act respect
ing a memorial or statue to the men,
DRY of Washington and under its pro-
visions the applicants were required to
give bond for the proper conduct Of
the lottery and were required to finish
up the affairs of the lottery in five
years time, and a space of ground in
Baltimore was allotted for the pro-
posed memcrial.-Washing Star.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-07-14
RUNNING A BLOCKADE.
Rules That Usually Govern This Elk
citing Wartime Sea Game.

| Rules That Usually Govern This Ex-
citing Wartime Sea Game.
Although their operations are drastic
and unpleasant, blockades and block
ade runners have always been among
the most picturesque and dramatic as
poets of a great war.
Blockades can be applied either to an
enemy's town or fortress or to port
or series of ports on an enemy's coast.
1t has, in a naval sense, two effects.
1t brings pressure to bear on an enemy
within their own gates and aims at
preventing the import or export of pro-
visions, articles of trade, ammunition
or re-enforcements. 1t also makes it
unlawful for neutrals to trade with
those particular ports
As a consequence, certain precau-
lions are usually observed. 1t is, for
instance, held that for a valid blockade
not only should a state of war exist,
but that the blockading party should
maintain a force sufficient to prevent
access to the blockaded port or, at all
events, powerful enough to render the
passage of a relief ship extremely haz-
ardous. Further, it is essential that
neutral nations should have proper no
tice of the existence of the blockade
either by official notice or by warning
given to neutral vessels on their ar
rival outside the prohibited zone.
Nations differ as to what constitutes
an effective blockade. All countries,
however, agree that blockading force
may seize any vessel with its cargo
trying to trade with a blockaded port
and can send it home for cOndemna-
ton. Even if a vessel succeeds in
breaking through a blockade it can he
pursued and, if possible. captured
A vessel may. for the sake of human
ity-suppose her crew is starving or
she is in danger of sinking-be allowed
to enter blockaded port. Mail steam
ers also if they do not carry contra
band, are permitted to go in and out
PearsOn's Weekly.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-07-14

Here is the complete story of ships
flags, where they are flown and what
they signify:
On the staff in the bOw-The jack of
nation to which vessel belongs.
On the foremast-Flag of foreign ma
ton vessel is going To. If going to own
national port she carries flag of nation
she is leaving il chat nation happens
to be foreign
On the mainmast-The house flag, al
ways.
On the aftermath df she has one)-
flag bearing vessels name.
On the mizZen-Nothing.
On the staff at the stern-The ma.
tiOnal ensign of the nation to which
the vessel belOngs.-New York Tribune.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-07-14
A TREE FALLAcY.
The Idea That the Branches Rise as
the Trunk Grows.

1t is commonly believed that as a
tree grows it elevates the lower branch
es and any other thing firmly attached
20 it. As a result, curious stories like
the following circulate:
A Canadian farmer built a barn on
willow posts set in the ground. The
next spring happened to be wet, and
he noticed that the horses had trouble
in stepping up to the floor on entering.
Finally it dawned upon him that the
willow posts, which by this time had
put out branches and leaves, were
growing and elevating the whole baEn-
The process continued until the floor
was some nine or ten feet high.
Then he put in another floor at the
ground level.
At the time the story was told this
second floor was four feet from the
ground, and the farmer was hoping for
a wet season so that the elevation
might continue until he could put in a
third floor
1t is impossible to take this tale Sc
riously. but many folks believe stories
with as little foundation. Sometimes
a hog tight fence is attached to green
posts. In a few years the owner no
tees that good sized pigs can crawl
underneath it, land often he concludes
the green posts have grown and ele-
waited the whole fence.
This elevation, however, happens
also with seasoned posts and is due
to another cause. Water expands when
it freezes, and in the ground the ex-
pansion cannot be downward or side
wise, so it must be upward Conse-
quently, every time the ground freezes
the posts are pushed upward a frac-
ton of an inch. When thawing occurs
the weight of the fence is not suffi
Gent to push them back.
Thus every freeze means a slight ele-
walton, and in the course of three or
four years the fence may no longer be
hog tight.
In the same way wheat is lifted out
of the ground in the early spring when
the ground freezes for several nights
in succession and thaws in the day
time.
Farmers and city jewellers alike be-
lieve that a growing tree elevates it's
lower branches; otherwise, they say,
how is it that a three foot cherry tree
in a few years has not a branch with
in four feet of the ground? If eleva-
ton really occurred, however, it is diff
ficult to see how we could ever have
a low headed tree, and that it actually
does not occur is shown by careful eb-
servation spread over a number of
years. The lower branches gradually
die as they are shaded by the upBer
ones and in the course of time drop
off. This natural pruning can be seen
in all its stages at the same time in
any fairly dense forest. Here it is
easily seen that only branches in the
light continue to thrive and live.
No branch is elevated to any extent
after it is a year old.-Farm and Fire
side.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-07-14
RYEGATE
Mrs. J. A. McKirahan, Correspond
ent.)

ent.)
The funeral of Chauncey Murray,
Who came to an untimely death the
Nhrly part of last week was held at
lis late home on Friday at two
a'clock. Rev. John Lyle of South
Ryegate was the officiating clergy
han. The interment was in Ryegate
Nemetery.
Miss Marion Symes, a teacher in
Die public schools of Baltimore, Md,
nth her friend is visiting at the home
M Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Symes.
Edith Symes, little daughter of
NIr. and Mrs. George Symes of Wells
River is visiting her grandparents,
SIr. and Mrs. ]. H. Symes.
The entertainment held in the Unit
M Presbyterian church on Friday
evening called out a larger audience
than usual. Charles Taggart, the
ihpersonator from Newbury gave one
~ his Characteristic performances
Nat was much enjoyed by the large
ldience present. The silver collec-
Mon amounted to $26.
G. L. Adams of Rutland visited his
3hrents during the past week.
The birthdays of Mrs. Archie Mil
Der and Mrs. Albert Hall were not
overlooked but were the occasion of
" wo afternoons delightfully."- spent by
large company of friends in each
home.
Mrs. Nelson Cochran was able to
return to her home near Blue Mount