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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-04
DURHAM
tspecia, 10 The Ttmes-Dispa,chl

ISpecia! 10 The Times Bispatch.l
DURHAM. y. C., June 3.-June was
ushered ia by increased activities II,
The social life of Durham Half q
dozen functions took place on Thurs :
day. both morning and afternoon. Mrs
!. +. H!ll entertained at the Country
club III honor Of Mrs. Walter Keenan,
~ Atlanta: Mrs NJ Mod williams ~
Benson. and Mrs. Robert " Page. OF
Washington. Miss Elise Lloyd enter
tanned the Bridget Club. and Mrs NJ
y King tho Halcyon club Mrs. IShan,
King entertained in honor of Mrs. F..
y. Snidcr, Of Washington. D. c. Mrs
J. j. Parrish. ut l.ochmoor. her coun-
try home WAS hostess TO the Senior
Bridge club. Mrs. c. T. Roughton. Miss
BEETLE Bouchton and Miss Margaret
Baihgatc entertained at an afternoon
tea.
Mrs. Creighton Burgess. of Norfolk.
Va. was the guest of Mrs. w l.. Dick.
III this city. on Wednesday,
The Girls Friendly Society held an
Interesting meeting on Wednesda y
evening The leading features we're
the singing Of Mrs y. T. Yanccy and
guessing contest. Mrs. ]. A. Robin
son and Miss Robbie Tiliinghast won
the prizes.
AIrs. w. 4. Fulford entertained at n
hcart-dicc party on Tuesday morning
in honor of her house guests, Misses
Janice Lcary. Edna Willis, Rachac l
Middleton and Lucy Middleton, Of Ra-
leigh.
Mrs. T NJ. German lef, on Friday
morning for Hollins. Va. to attend the
commencement exercises of Hollins Col !
legc. Her daughter, Miss Gladys Hunt
German, graduates there next week
The Auction Bridge Club closed its
series of meetings on Wednesday, after
noon. by giving a card party Mt the
country club to Mrs. Arch Cheatham,
who held the highest score during the
sessions of thee lub
John Fleming Willy. son OF Mr.. and
Mrs John r. Willy. was host to a
number Of his friends on Monday
afternoon. at Lakewood Park. the oc-
casion being the celebration OF his
tenth birthday.
Miss Lille Mae Bissell. of Savannah,
Ga. who has been visiting Mrs. L. C.
Taylor, has returned home
Miss Janet +. Mitchell. Of Palm
Beach. Fla. who has been visiting Mrs
w. a. Erwin. al Hillcrest, West Dur
ham. has returned home.
Mrs. w. a. Blue and children of
Aberdeen. are visiting Mrs. j. c. Angler
mother of Mrs. Blue
Mrs. w +. Campbell. of Fort Valley
Ga. is the guest of Mrs. William Nc
Donald.
Miss Mildred Turner. who was one
of house party given by Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Williams in LynctIurg, Va,
ict;untG 10 tn. city on Thursday
i'r. aud Mrs. S. Montague have re-
turned from trip to New York, WASH
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Unionville. former principal of the
Gordonville High School. was I'm the
city several days this week, attending
the commencement exercises.
Mrs. NJ l.. Faber. after spending the
past ten days in charlottesville with
her daughter. Mrs. Bolen S. Clarke,
has returned home.
w. II. Freddy was the guest OF rcla :
tives and friends in Richmond this
week.
l.. L. Wilson. OF Charlottesville. a
former merchant of this place. was In
the city on Tuesday
Mrs. Berta Fitzhugh is on visit to
her daughter, Mrs. Snead, in Charlottes-
VILE.
DR.. T.. NJ. Magruder. of Charlottes-
willie. was a recent guest of DR.. John
w. Scott.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eolen Z. Clarke. OF
Charlottesville. were guests on We'd
nesday OF the latter's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. ]. Fabcr.
MIR. and Mrs. j. S. Hum. of "Oakdale."
have as their guests this week Mrs.
William 1;ates and daughter. Miss
Mary Bates. of Mr.. Rainier Md, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph f. Bates and Miss
Katherine Paulus. of Washington
DR. l.. l.. Banks has returned from
n visit of several days in New York.
Miss Marie Ford. OF Richmond, an
rived here on Thursday night to spend
a few days with her aunt. Mrs. T.. l..
Freddy. in South Gordonsyille, en- route
to Washington.
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left here yesterday TO spend some
time in Washington and Baltimore.
Mrs. John Is. Hoffman. of Whining
ton. Del. who has been visiting rela-
tires here. liz now the guest Of her
brother and sistcr-in-law. Comma ndcr
and Mrs. Louis NJ. Mutton, at their
residence in Annapolis. Md.
Mrs Marshall Baldwin. who has
been spending month in town with
relatives. has returned to Detroit.
Mich. and was accompanied by her
daughter. Miss Dorothy Oden, who
Will spend the summer in that city.
Mrs. Rebccca Bycrs, of Washington.
is visiting Mrs. William II. Willis
Mrs s. II. Leake and her daughter.
Miss Susie Leake. have gone on visit
TO friends In Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander II. pendle-
ton arrived this week from New York
where they spent the past winter and
early spring. and are occupying their
suburban residence.
Miss Ethel Stickley has returned to
Brunswick. Md. after visiting the
Misses Heating.
Miss Angelica Peale Didter has re-
turned from visit 10 friends in Bal
timore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mortimer Harkins OF
Washington. have been visiting the
lhttcr's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
w. kremer
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WOODSTOCK

WOODSTOCK, VA. June 3.-NIiss
Louise Williams. OF Wytheville. has
arrived for visit to Miss Eleanor
Grabill
Mr. and Mrs. S. o. Laughlin have
returned 10 their home In Wheeling
W. Va. after a visit TO Mrs. Laugh
Inns sisters. the Misses Magruder
Mrs William Davidson. of Wash
ington. is visiting her sister. Mrs. w.
- Calvert.
Fied Haas has returned to Pitts
huri:h. after Il >isi. TO his parents
Mr. and Mrs. John Haas.
Miss Elsie Geyser. Of Waynesboro,
Pa, and and Miss Irene Haislip.
Of stanton. are guests of Miss Cora
Pitman.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Newman have
returned from Orlando. Fla. where
they attended the meeting of the Gen.
eral Assembly OF the PRESBYTERIAN
Church. Mr.. Newman was a delegate
from the Winchester Presbvtery.
Thomas Harrison. of Atlanta, Ga;
Congressman y. r. Brodbeck. Mrs.
Brodbeck. OF Hanover, Pa; Miss Mary
IIoffheins. OF Martinsburg. w. Va; Rev.
a. NJ. Gluck. of Martinsburg: Rev. J..
SiIor Garrison. of Harrsonburg: Rev
and Mrs. r. X. Hay. of Mount Jack
son. and DR.. William Schaeffcr. of
Lancaster, Pa, are guests OF Presi-
dent and Mrs Fl. J. Benchoc, at Massa-
nutten Academy.
Miss Jen D. Wheat. OF Fairfield. Va. !:
Miss Bessie Watson. Of Amherst: Miss
Belma Potter, of Troutville: Miss Cox.
Of Galax. Va, and Miss Hilda Devil
bliss. OF Walkersville. Md. of the fac
ulty Of the grained and high schools.
have returned to their homes for the
summer vacation.
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grandparents. Bishop and Mrs Reese
i'm Savannah.
Mrs. May Walton Kent has return
ed from Galveston. Texas, where she
spent the winter.
Miss Wilhelmina Heuser has return
ed from Marion. where she taught this
session.
Mrs. William Flcmmins, of Indian
apoliS. and Mrs. Bromncld Royal, OF
Spruce Pine. are the guests of Mrs
Carrie Thomas.
Ambrose Wilson has accepted po-
sition In Covinston.
Austin Farrell. of Marquette. Mich.
has been the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs
Williad wilkins.
Mrs. j. w. RAIDER has returned from
Il visit to Bristol.
Miss Blanche Sanders entertained at
miscellaneous shower on Thursday,
in honor of Miss Eleanor Terry. whose
marriage to MIR. NOEL, of Hopeweli
takes place oN June s.
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WYTHEVtLLE

Especial TO The Times Dspatchl
WfTHEN1LLE. VA. June 3.-Mrs.
w. II. Spiilcf has returned from a visit
TO New York.
Miss Virginia Thomas is at home
after teaching the past session In Taze-
well.
Mrs. A. II. Williams attended the
commencement at Virginia College. at
Roanoke. this week. Miss Hontas Will
liamS returned home with her
Mrs. K. J. Preston is at home after
spending the winter in Baltimore
Miss Leila Dew is attending the com
mencement at Sweet Briar
Rev. Francis II. Craighill has been
visiting in Washington and Stanton
Little Miss Mary CraiEhill and Mas
ter Francis Craighill are visiting their
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Devote THREE EVENINGS
TO CLOSING EXERCISES
interesting Program OF Events Has
Been Arranged by West Point
High School.
ADDRESS BY DIR. }. G. BRYAN
Diplomas Will BE Presented by Prin-
cipai ii. +. TompkiDs on Wednes-
DAY Evcnlng-NIen's League Or
ganized in Baptist Church.
Especial to The rimes-pispa,chl !


WEST POINT. VA, June 3.-Three
evenings Will he devoted to the closing
exercises of tho high school, begin
finS on Monday. which will BE- known
as Literary Society Evening. \ pro-
gram consisting OF debates. rccita-
tons. music and addresses has been
arranged. On Tuesday morning the
grammar grades viii hold their ex-
.fcises. and on Tuesday evening viii
ne class night, when there Will be
usual features. OH Tuesday afternoon
an exhibition Of all the hest work OF
the whole school for the past session
VII! be given AT the school building
me exhibits Will consist chiefly OF
literary work. On Wednesday evening
VIII he held the commencement OK
'ercises proper. There will be an al
dress by DR. J. {, Bryan. OF Richmond
College. Diplomas viii be presented
by Principal II. Il. Tompkins. Among
those graduating are Richard H. Bull
lard. Virginia Alien, Cornelia Hoggc
Mary Hudson, Lucy Roberts. Lily
Cooke. Grace Clayton. Adelaide Leigh
and Irene McGeorgc
The baccalaureate sermon will he
delivered tomorrow evening by Rev
y. w. billings, of the Baptist Church
Mrs. W A. Wiilcroy, from Pamunisey
Trail King William. spent several
Gays with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs
,. III. Cault this week.
Mrs. b. W. Henerron. Of Ashland.
Va. has been "a recent guest in the
home of Mrs. NJ. NJ. Fuller Mrs. Hef-
ferron Will spend a part Of the sum
ner at Greenwood
Mr and Mrs. Benjamin Gary and
son, Of Washington. ID. G.. are visit
ms their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. II.
cary.
4 mems league was organized in the
BAPTIST Church last might, with j. w
courtney as president. and Charles Il.
stark as secretary.
Rrs. Emma Roy Spencer and niece
MISS Margaret Burk, from Upper King
William. will leave about June 10 to
spend the summer in san Antonio.
I"Has. with Burke and Herbert Spen-
Ger. sons Of Mrs Spencer. Returning.
they will visit Fiournoy Spencer. in
St Louis
Charles Cnbc has taken the Spencer
home. and his family from baltimore
viii occupy !, for the summer
MISS Josephine Freeman, entertained
few of her young friends at din
Ecr party on Monday
Mrs Thomas i. Bagby leaves on
Monday tor DunnsNil!c. Essex County.
and lhte- Will attend the marriage OF
her niece. Miss Honora Louise Eubank.
20 DR. Nash Broaddus. OF Richmond
which WI take place AT Ashland.
The family Of Nathan Hess, prcsi-
asrt Of the Chamber OF Commerce.
VINO have been spending the winter
III Richmond. viii return this week to
spend tie summer in their West Point
hom.
Mrs. Clara Farnholt, OF Essex. is
II" guest OF Mrs. +. Leigh Mrs.
lnr!uhoit is here 70 attend the finals
II the High School. Her daughter.
Miss virginia, * q s,uden; IN the
school.
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their only daughter. Mae. to stephen
Brandt de Farges. formerly OF wsst
Point. now a prominent oft,ciai OF ths
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company.
with headquarters In New York. Tho
marriage will take place on June IA
In the First Baptist Church OF West
Point. the pastor. Rev. E. w Billings.
officiating. Miss Owens was born and
educated In Washington. d. c., coming
to West Point several years ago.
Mr.. de Farges 10 native OF kim
William County, and Is a descendant Of
the GreGorys. Claibornes. Hills ana
Kings. During the next ten days sew
eral social functions will DO given in
honor Of the occasion 80
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WINCHESTER

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
WINCHESTER, VA, June 3.-Mr.
and Mrs, Arthur %. Henning have an
! hounced the engagement OF their
lIenning, TO Ernest Basil Lowry. of
York, ;. c. The wedding is 10 take
place here during the latter part of
June.
Invitations have been issued for a
large dance to be held on Monday
chester Inn, by the younger social
set.
Mrs. ]. d. Cox left the early part
OF the week to visit friends in Wash
ington. and has since gone to Vassar
college to attend the commencement
Cox, is member of the graduating
class.
Miss Randolph. of New York, is the
guest OF Mrs. Robert Smith, at her
home near Wickl!ne.
Mr.. and Mrs. John II. Seal, Sr.. spent
the weekend with relatives and
friends in Washington.
Mrs. Julian +. Ward left on Thurs
day for Baltimore. where she will
visit relatives and friends.
Miss. Annie u. Funkhouser, Lorine
Funkhouser and John Cochran have
returned from Fairfax. Va, where they
attended the wedding of Stacy Ster-
lin Swart and Miss Halle Irene Funk
houser.
Mrs. Isabel worrell Ball. of Wash
ington, was the guest of Mrs. William
H. Willis. at the latters home here
this week.
MIR. and Mrs w. B. Putnam have
returned to Washington. after brief
visit TO friends in this city
Miss y. T. Best left this week for
Washington, where she spent several
days visiting friends. and has since
gone to Fremont. y. c.. for the re-
mainder of the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. y. w. Werner Miss
Maude Werner and William p. Werner,
or pittsburgh, Pa, who have been
motoring in the Shenandoah Valley.
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Conquers Rheumatism
in a VerYFeW DaV

One-half teaspoonful OF Rheuma
taken once a day has driven the pain
and agony from thousands of racked.
crippled and dispairing rheumatics
during the last five years
Powerful and sure: quick acting, vet
harmless: Rheuma gives blessed relief
almost at once The magic name has
reached every hamlet In the land and
there is not n druggist anywhere who
cannot tell you'll he will-of almost
marvellous cures.
If you are tortured with rheumatism
or sciatica, you can get two bottles of
Rheuma from Tragic Drug Co. or any
druggist for not more than $780, with
the understanding that IL It does not
drive rheumatic poisons from your
Z y<St em--mopey hack
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FARMVlLLE

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
FARMvILLE, VA. June 3.-The clos
ing exercises of the high school took
place on Tuesday evening. Rev. 6. II.
Church, opened the exercises with
prayer. and the welcoming address
was made by Miss Margaret Hundley.
Professor Whiting, OF Hampden- Sidney
College, was the speaker or the even
ing. At the close Of the exercises DR..
W. T. Anderson awarded the diplomas,
after which the principal. Professor j.
h Capps. announced the following
scholarships won during the past .es-
sion; one TO Hampden Sidney, Rober,
Bugg. one to Randolph Macon. Ernest
Garland. The evening was brought 10
close by the singing of America :
followed by prayer by Rev Mr.. Lam
beth.
The commencement exercises OF tho
Conservatory of Music were held ut the
conservatory on Thursday evening. An
interesting and varied program was
rendered. after which Mrs. Elsa Schem-
mel Schmidt, director. awarded ccrtifi-
Gates TO the following pupils: primary.
Miss Judiet Shumate and Miss Rosalie
Ruth Garrett; intermediate. Miss Mary
Belle Hamlin; advanced. Miss Esther
Marguerite Kline.
Mrs. II. W. Flournoy OF New York
is visiting Mrs. r. Is. Tuggle
Miss Della Wilkerson is at home.
after stay with friends ut Meherrin.
Mrs. j. y. Layne spent the past week
end In Richmond. the guest of Mrs. y.
6. Haddock.
Miss Gcrmania WinGo has returned
from her school duties at Amelia
Courthouse.
Mrs. $. B. Davis. Of Burkeville, mas
returned 10 her home. after prolonged
VISIT 10 her sister, Mrs. Monroe Jones.
*. L. Barnes. of Richmond, was a
recent guest of his daughter Mrs r. /,
Hudgins.
Mrs. W. J. ellis has had as her guest
Tor some time Miss Helen Hunt. Of
Richmond.
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GORDONSVlLLE

Especial 20 The Times Dispatch
GORDONSVILLE. VA, June q
George III. Scott. Of Richmond. was the
guest this week of his parents, DR.. and
Mrs. Jonn w. Scott.
Mrs. Charles II. West. OF Richmond
has been spending the week with her
friend. Mrs. j. r. Rankin.
Misses Marcic and Dcane Scott left
few days ago for Lewisburg, w. Va,
to spend some time with friends.
Miss Gladys Grciner attended the
closing exercises OF the Orange High
School on Tuesday night
Professor a. s. Whitehead of near
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ihgton and lichmond. They were ac-
companicd home by their grand
daughters. Misses Mary Frances and
Daisy Shea. OF New York City.
ST. Mary's Conference, an annual
gathering of Episcopaiians for study
along advanced lines, held at ST. Mary's
College, Raleigh. will open the session
this year on Monday evening Those
who Will attend from this city are Mrs
H. ID. Pussy. Mrs. w. {. Crabtrec. Miss
Robbie Tillinghast. Rev. and Mrs. s. S.
Bost and j. a. Robinson.
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DC Fnrrcs-Oyycux

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
WEST POINT, VA, June 3.--Captain
and Mrs. Benjamin Owens, OF West
Point, announce the engagement of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-04

Silk Jerseys, Wool Jerseys, Pongee
and Palm Beach Cloth are the favorite
materials for Sports Suits. The prices
are $fO.85 to $24.75.
The Hickman courier., 1916-03-16
Every Change Of Weather.

Mr.. T. Arnold. Westerly, r. l., con.
trncted q severe cold. The cold set
tied 10 his aide and produced \ oondi-
Every change OF weather would bring \
return of bis trouble. After taking PO-
runA ell bis ailments have vanished.
The Hickman courier., 1916-03-16

progressing very much as man
tramps over n newly plowed field.
At the top Of the rise Robin consid.
erately slackened his pace. and the
chubby gentleman drow alongside
somewhat out OF breath. but as cheer.
tul as a cricket
Going too fast for you. Mr.. Bilth.
ers9" inquired Robin.
Not az all" said Mr. Dllthers. "By
the way. prince" he went on, cunning.
ly seiEing the young mans arm and
thereby putting a check on his speed
for the time being at least, II want TO
explain my daughters unfortunate alb
sence last night You must have
thought II very strange. Naturally II
was unavoidable. The poor girl In
really quite heartbroken. | was par.
ticularly anxious for you and Maud 10
meet under the conditions that obtain.
ed last night" he went on. with a re-.
gretful look at the log they were pass.
ing Nothing could have been more
-er-ripping"
II hear from every one that your
daughter IA most attractive" said
Robin. Sorry not 10 have met her.
Mr.. Bllthers."
"0h. you1l meet her all right, prince.
She's coming home today. | believe
Mrs. Dlithers ia expecting you to din.
ner tonight. She"-
I'm sure there must be some mis-.
take" began Robin. but was cut short.
Il was on my way TO Red Roof to
ask you and Count Quiddux to give us
this evening in connection with that
little affair we are arranging. II Il
most imperative that II should be to-
night. as my attorney is coming up for
the conference"
There was a note In his voice that
Robin did not like. II savored OF AFRO
gance.
Il daresay Count Quinnox can attend
70 all the details. Mr. Bllthers. havo
the power Of veto. Of course. but |
shall be guided by the counsel OF my
ministers. You need have no hest.
fancy in dealing with
That's not the point. prince. | am
business man-as perhaps you
know. | make II a point never TO de,.l
with any one except the head OF q
concern. II you'll pardon my way Of
putting IT, Il isn't right TO speak Of
Growstock as concern, but yOu'll
understand. OF course. Figure Of
| speech"
~ can only assure you. sir, that
| Graustark Is in a position TO indem-
nifty you against any possible chance
Of loss You will be amply secured.
take Il that you are not coming Ia
our assistance through any desire Ia
be- philanthropic. but as a business
proposition. pure and simple, AZ
least that Is how We regard the mat
ter. Am not right?"
"Perfectly." said Mr.. Bllthers 81
haven't got sixteen millions TO throw
away. Stlll ! don't see that that has
anything TO do with my request that
you be present at the conference to-
night To be perfectly frank with
you. don't like working In the dark.
You have the power OF veto. as you
say. Well. II / am To lend Groostork
a good many millions OF hard earned
The Hickman courier., 1916-03-16
For Your Child's Cough.

If your child has a cold, nose
runs or coughs much get a small
bottle of DIR. Bells Pine-Tar-
Honey. Its a pleasant Pine-Tar-
Honey syrup, just what children
like and just the Medicine to
Soothe the cough and check the
cold. After taking, children stop
fretting, sleep good aand are soon
entirely well. Insist on DIR. Bell
Pine -Tar-Honey. 25c. at your
druggist. Adyt.
The Hickman courier., 1916-03-16
HEALTH HINT FOR TODAY,
Don't stir Up Dust.

mis- safe to say that u sam
.. lf dust be taken ai random
frm an, Office. warehouse shop
.r factory. aud this sample
Dbl. .uperly tested for germs. the
m...Ir bacillus or the germ o.
.. umuuou. will Invariably be
to be present In large
...rrr, Nnw u Is the lnhnla
Irv. germ laden dust that
.. ... .pumuurst cause Of c0u.
.uu. -u thnt anything that
r u sJlr up this dust and
...., 70 to the muuth h literal
.uUus ppyideure" espe
lob weakly aud nnncmic
.. with ouusumpiiye trnd
.. As flt n- pt~sihie re-
.. M dust from your work
Irlrhuod 10y means ~ u
I".f,r Nryer apply dusty
.. stamps envelopes of 9th
r ..r capable " carrying
germs 10 your Tongue
H.. moist pad handy II Is
.... u.uluuhlr aud Use 10
..-.-....-.-.-.-.a.-.=.-. .-.-.=.-.-.-s-.-.-.-s-s.
The Hickman courier., 1916-03-16
y shall marry TO please myself and
no one else" said Robin.

douara / certainly don't rellsn the
idea that you may take IL into your
head 10 upset The whole transaction
merely because you have not had the
matter presented 10 you by me in
stead OF by your cabinet. competent
a. us members may be. First hand
Information on any subject Is my no
tion Of simplicity"
"The integrity Of the cabinet Ia not
TO be questioned. Mr.. Blithers. Its
members have never failed Graustark
Ia any
~ beg your pardon. prince" said
Mr Blithors firmly. "but | certainly
suspect that they failed her when
they contracted this debt to Russia.
You viii forgive me for saying Il. but
II was the most asinine bit of short
sightedness I've ever heard OF. My
oli,' boys could have seen farther
ihan your honorable ministers. What
yoh need In Groostock Is a little more
good American blood II you are go
lng to cope with the world you've got
TO tackle the job with brains and not
with that idiotlc thing called faith.
There's no such thing these days as
charity among men. good will and all
that nonsense. Now. you've got a
splendid start In the right direction,
prince You've got American blood in
your veins. and that means a good
deal. Take my advice and increase
the proportion. In a couple Of gener-
ations you'll have something to brag
about Roget sons that will think
and act Weed out the thin blood
and give the crown OF Grasstiok
something that is thick and red. II
will be the making OF your
II suppose you are advising me to
marry an American woman. Mr.. Blith.
ers." said Robin dryly.
Mr. Bllthers directed calculating
squint into the treetops Il am simply
looking ahead for my own protection.
prince" said he
you may rest assured. Mr.. Blithers.
that | shall marry to please myself
and no one else" said Robin. regard.
ing him with a coldncss that for an in.
slant affected the millionaire uncom.
fortably.
Well" said MF Blthers after mo-
ment OF hard thinking. 1T may inter.
est you TO know that | married for
love"
1T does interest me-" said Robin
II am glad that you did"
Il was n comparatively poor man
when ] married. The girl | married
was well OF in her own right She
had brains IA well. We worked to
gether to lay the foundation for "a
well. for the fortune we now possess, a
fortune. may add, that Is to go. every
dollar Of II. TO my daughter II repre-
sents nearly S5O0.OOO.0OO The great.
est king in the world today is poor in
comparison 10 tina, vast estate My
daughter will one day be the richest
woman In the world"
why are YOU taking the pains to en-.
tighten me as to your daughters fu.
ture. Mr. Blithers7"
Because ! regard you ms a sensible
young man. prince"
Thank you. And suppose you re-
gard your daughter as a sensible young
woman"
Certainly exploded Mr. Bllthers.
Continued next week.