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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-01-21
HAD TO LEARN TO BE "IT"
Mothers Firmness a Lesson to Those
Who Would Allow Child to
Impose Upon Others.

The children were playing in the
sunshine, and judging by their shouts
and laughter they were having a great
time. "Bushel O. wheat-bushel O.
rye-all not ready boiler I! Here |
GOMEZ" sounded shrill and gay from
behind a big old forest tree over in
the campus. There were so many
grand old trees to hid behind and
such an ideal place for the dear old
game that I longed to tear off my
white gloves, throw my hat at the hat
rack and take to my heels, leaving an
astonished hostess staring after me.
Breezes and sunshine, and the voices
of happy children sometimes affect
the mind and heels that way, you
know. But before I had time to dis
grace myself the young son of my hos
tess burst in at the frcnt door. He
remembered to snatch off his cap, in
Difference to his mothers caller, but
he could not keep back the tempestu-
Gus complaint which had sent him
flying to the arbiter of all childish af-
fairs.
Mother, make Grace be it. he
painted. "She plays and plays, but
when she gets caught and it's her turn
she just won't be 1T"
I almost held my breath waiting for
that mothers reply. So many mothers
oIryouc tolyo Tho do1ob+o,'c mort COW
ing: Nov, let your sister play it her
way; don't tease your sister," etc. But
this mother is different, SO she an
swered calmly: Tell Grace that she
will be it when her turn comes, or
she will come in the house." And the
boy, sure of his mothers fairness,
rushed back to deliver message
which must be needed. Maybe she
saw the question in my eyes, regard
ing her decision, as I volunteered
some excuse for the little girl who is
a great eavorite of mine, for she said
firmly: "Grace is just as strong as the
boys she is playing with. She can
count quite as well, run as fast and
Is just as shrewd in catching those
who are hiding, but she doesn't hap
pen to like that part of the game. She
must learn to be it when her turn
comes-or get out of the game" This
mother is strong and sane and sensi-
BILE. When that daughter goes out in
to the world to make her own way she
will have the right idea of life. Many
of us have been making the mistake
of letting our daughters hold on to
the tender Observation-Disclosures.
darling idea, even in this age, when
women are pushing their way to the
front in every line. This mothers
daughter will understand that if she
is as strong, mentally and physically,
as her brother, if she is going to claim
the same wage, demand the same
rights, she must work in the same
way, without any concessions to her
femininity, or extra consideration-in
fact she must take her place and fill
it efficiently-or get out of the game.
Indianapolis News.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-01-21
BEYOND RljDIES
sy ELIZABETH ScHoEN COBB.

THE girl don't fit" was the inn
placable announcement of the man
who decided what and what not books
should 20 forth from the great At
Iantic Press.
HIM" uttered Cyril Dane, popular
author and dilettante-"make her ut,
then
1T can't be DONE" voiced the CEN
sor. critic and ruler of the destln1es
of current authorship. You'll have
to find a new one. See here, Dane,
don't get stale and cynical because
YOU are rich in paying copyright royal
ties. You've struck quite new LEAD
in YOUR last manuscript. The charac-
tiers are natural and charming. All
but the girl She spoils it"
She's the fair average OF the So
cial ton," adhered Dane.
The great editor viewed Dane critic
ally and speculatively.
Dane" he spoke bluntly, what's
the matter with you? Been crossed IN
love at some time or other in your ex-
perience?"
"I?" laughed the author. 81 should
say not! Love-there's no such thing
in the world"
Mistake" observed the other SEN
tentiously. GO out and hunt up the
real thing, revise your manuscript on
a basis of later information and you'll
be giving the world a real literary
gen."
Dane swung out of the office in his
usual self-willed, Indifferent way, but
when he got home in the quiet and
calm of his library he began to think
over what the editor had said to him.
He had not thought much of the story
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-01-21
SHOWED CAUSE FOR ASSAULT
Stonemason Really Had Good Reason
for Shifting His ImL ertinent
Son-in.LaW.

A stonemason and cutter who did
odd jobs for graveyards while not 9TH
erwise engaged, ;Tas arrested tor strlk-
ing his son-in-laW, Frank Andrews,
over the head with mallet and rem
dering him unconscious.
Jim RenfroW, stand up command
ed the judge.
Here l be, your honor" answered
the self-possessed prisoner, a grizzled.
brawny man of fifty years or more.
Did you strike Mr.. Andrews with
q mallet?"
Il did, your honor"
with what provocation?'
The defendant fumbled in his peck
ct for a moment and finally drew
forth a bit of torn, soiled paper upon
which words were scraWled.
1T was just this way, judge" con-
tinued Renfrow. Il was working in
the yard, cutting stone, yesterday
afternoon, when Frank came up to
me and asked if I'd cut tn inscrip-
ton of his wife's tombstone. Bein' as
it was my own darter, ! allowed |
would, tho l knew I'd never git no
money fer tn job. What do you sup
pose he had writ out fer me t. cut,
judge. Read this:
MRS. ELIZA ANDREWS.
Died Aug IL, 1915.
"'She was purity woman, but she
had the wust temper of anybody in
Stark county. Her mother was a
sweet lady, SO where she got it from
everybody kin guess
That's when I hit him, judge. -
Case and Comment.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-01-21
What Did Ii Mean?

twice married, once divorced, selfish,
hard-minded skinfiint? Oh, neighbor,
neighbor, this must not be-"
Then it's ruin for me and for her"
Better that than that she should
pine and fade like blighted flower.
No, no, there is some way out of it.
Can see Milly?"
"She has agreed to the"
Sacrifice!-perhaps, in her filial de-
votion, but she must never wed Dan
iel Wegg. All! there she is in the
garden l must speak to her. and al
though Davenal evidently feared an
= upset of his selfish plans, Howard
walked toward a form he made out
On bush-sheltered seat. 1t was Milly.
She sat in sad, wearied pose. Her
eyes were closed and there were
traces of dried tears upon her wan
face.
Poor, poor child" murmured How
ard, and she started and looked up
like a frightened fawn at the sound
of his approaching footsteps.
ooh, it is you, Mr.. Howard" she
stammered in confusion, and then, as
be sat down beside her, despite his
grave manner, she nestled toward him,
the shadows on her face Tightening as
if he infused her with a sense of pro-
lection.
'Milly," he spoke outright, your ia
Their has told me. You are to marry
Mr.. Wegg?"
II must"
Her lips drew tight, her face was a
mask of pent-up misery.
AS an old FRIEND pursued Howard,
"let me ask you one question: There
is someone else?"
Her eyes were downcast, her face
covered with a quick flush.
Yes" she barely whispered, her
tones a-tremble, her face half hidden
Howard gave great start. A sud
den thought, fancied new discovery
had illumined his mind. In flash he
saw it all-his nephew, Walter! Why
of course! Had not Milly for months
before the departure of Waiter run in
upon them, happy and free as mem
Der OF the family, for weeks and
weeks? She loved another-who
could it be but Walter? And had not
1.-The boy" written, far away in the
West with a surveying party, that
only Ior one ne loved the exile
would be a lonesome experience"
They might never have plighted their
troth. but Milly loved Waiter, whom
else? and Walter-why. they were
mated in temperament and tastes, and
above all in youth!
A great new thought came to Kirk
Howard. He loved Walter as an own
son. 1t would take fully month to
reach him and get him back home.
Daniel Wegg had set limit of two
days. What was there in life for
himself, reflected Howard-and a
mighty resolve thrilled and then fas-
;cinated him.
"Milly," he spoke steadily as he
could, your father sees his situation
only in your sacrifice. can prevent
it, I can aid in getting him out of
the power of Daniel Wegg. Will you
help me to do it? Milly, will you
marry-me? | am old, it is true, but
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-01-21
Copyright, 1915, by w. C. Chapmanl


That's your decision, is it,"
Its got to be-"
Then l can tell you that you are
selling Milly into heartbreak and mis-
cry! Man, reflect-you are doing
terrible thing"
Kirk Howard, bachelor, aged thirty
five. spoke with fervor and indigna'
ton. Rarely had he been so wrought
up. Clean hearted, humanely sympa
thetic his soul was stirred to its
depths, and the note of appeal, Of
direct prophecy in his voice would
have commanded more than ordinary
attention from a person less sordid
than old John Davenal.
There is something under this /
do not understand" resumed Howard.
81 have been your neighbor for two
years, my nephew Walter and your
daughter Milly have been like brother
and sister. Neighbor, don't you think
/ am entitled to your confidence in
this natter"
1t was then that old Davenal blurted
out the truth 1t shocked Howard
Davenal had got into the clutches Of
Daniel Wegg, the village lawyer. He
had been led into unwise investments
until he owed the attorney a large
amount of money.
LAS it is" declared Davenal, and his
tones were fairly desperate, 'Wegg
can seize everything / own and leave
Milly a pauper when l am gone. He
says he really likes Milly, and he Of
fers to cancel the debt and settle the
estate on her if she will marry him.
He's given me two days to decide"
Can you think of bestowing that
lovely wild-fower child upon a man
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-01-21

ION move, ullSLGT. JuSI LSll "udL
you want and I'll get it for you" were
the words that recalled him to life
again, three days later. Dane started.
A little urchin who spoke was seated
beside the bed in which he lay in a
low-ceilinged but Immediately clean
apartment.
What place is this?" began Dane
wonderingly.
"Why, it's home" explained the lad.
Whose homer"
"Mine-sister's She's made it
yours, too, for she felt so sorry
the fix you were in. She's left me
to nurse you while she takes the but
ter and eggs to town."
All through the rest of that day
Dane in fragments gathered up the
sequel to his battle on the shore of
the lake. He had been discovered at
their very doorstep by the Mertons,
sister and brother. His wretchedness
had appealed to sympathetic heart.
Poor as they were, the best they had
had been at once awarded this in
voluntary guest.
Ned Merton was chatty and artless.
AS the hours passed, Dane grew
stronger. He took certain pleasure
in delving into the details of the lives
of these two children Of the heart,
struggling to secure a mere livelihood,
and thankful for it.
Then came Ruth Merton-a bright,
bronzed, true-eyed girl so graceful
and beautiful that Cyril Dane &C.
knowledged mentally to a new regard
for the sex.
She insisted on his remaining an
invalid until he grew strong. She
brought him a book to read. 1t was
one of his own. 1t was novel ex-
perience to hear this artless critic
glory over its beautiful descriptive
parts, and deprecate the vanity and
hollowness. of it's cynicism and false
standards of actual life.
His manner and conversation
proved to the young girl that he was
a gentleman and of more than average
cultured intelligence. Dane sent
wire to Rossiter that brought back
clothes and money. There were two
convalescent weeks when he strolled
with his new, charming acquaintance
and marveled at the clear, soulful way
in which she showed him and trans
lated the beauties of nature about
them.
II am coming back" he told Ruth
Merton, as he took her hand and
looked into her honest eyes with
thrill-"1 am coming back in two
days"
81 am going back into the country
to remodel my new story" he told
Rossiter in the city, the day following.
discovered something new?" init
mated Rossiter.
Eyes, a woman whose soul is be-
yond rubies, who has taught me what
true love really means, my wife-if
she will have me-"
Copyright 1915, by w. G. Chapman.)
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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-01-21
Bad Strategy.

Cen. Hugh L. Scott was talking in
Salt Lake City about strategy.
TOO many strategists," he said,
Jump at conclusions. They are too
hasty. They begin new movement
before the old one is finished. Hence,
all manner of errors.
These strategists are like the floor
walker whom married man, having
got separated from his wife in the
crowd, approached and said:
Excuse me, but I've lost my
Wife
Cofins, said the floor walker,
ninth floor back. Gents mourning,
eleventh. floor, 'front.' ;
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-01-21

be had Just submitted. In fact it was
the result of a four weeks stay in a
far northern rest resort, where he had
boarded with quaint, old-fashioned
family, every member of which was
unique as to mannerisms and char.
acter. More ito get this new expert
once out of his system" than anything
else, Dane had strung together a sim
pie, but pretty story. There was no
visible heroine in the family he had
lived with She was away at school,
but he constructed heroine. He de-
Dicted the absent daughter as the
home product" going out in world
wise way. He made her ambitious
unnatural, selfish and harmless. That
was the kind of women Cyril Dane
had met in the social circle in which
he had moved. The first beauty of the
story was married, as might be love-
ly melody by a false and discordant
note.
Its so, what Rossiter said," &C.
knowledged Dane, after re-reading the
manuscript. "Pshaw! let it go through.
It's only a pot boiler and out of my
line"
He found it not so easy to adhere to
this Indifferent position, however. The
criticisms of the editor, while disturb
ing his self-esteem, also conveyed a
compliment as to his ability in a new
vein of literary effort. He was thirty,
blase, he regarded life as, after all, a
hollow shell. He had trained with a
group possessed Of shallow moral
ideas and his sentiments and humani-
tartan analyses had been tinctured
with that influence.
81 will take another jaunt among
the unvarnished and see if can dis.
cover something new" he resolved.
Two days later Dane arrived at lit.
tie town in the same district where he
had gained the character material for
his latest novel. His idea was to ar
range for a stay in some obscure set
Element along the shore of the lake.
Noon found him hot and tired, outside
Of the range of a human habitation.
"I'll take swim and rest and then
plod on" soliloquized Dane.
He was in the full enjoyment of a
refreshing swim when, CHANGING to
glance shorewards; he saw big husky
trampish-looking fellow going through
his clothes. He shouted at the despoil-
er, but the latter did not desist. Dane
ran up on the shore. He grappled
with the thief.
1t proved to be an unequal contest.
The tramp was double his match in
bulk and strength. There was strenu.
Gus tussle. Then, springing free from
Danes grasp his assailant grabbed
UP a heavy club and dealt him dozen
cruel blows.
1t was hours later when Dane
aroused from e deathlike lethargy. Ais
face was dabb.ed with blood, he was
weak and dizzy-headed. In mechan-
ical sort of way he proceeded to dress
himself. 1t was in the CASTOR gar
ments of the tramp, although he did
not notice this. The enemy had made
the despoilment complete.
In a brain daze that comprehended
little of environment or the extent
of his injuries, Dane staggered down
the beach. He baSmam6iiaA realization
of the fact tbA urt and
must find su Nrred
sense of Wis q
habitation
along gray
landed face MN
lent bed of
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-01-21
Unfayorable Estimate,

Does your congressman discuss
public questions intelligently?"
NO." replied the political boss; "he
comes right out and says exactly
what he believes to be true, without
regard to the effect on his chances.
never saw a man act go unintelli-
gent"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-01-21
Prices Etc.

We now have on hand at the
Monterey Star Mill, a first class
stock of -four, feed, buckwheat, etcs
Rye chops per hundred $3.50
Buckwheat chops pr hdd 200
Wheat bran pr hdd 200
Graham -four pr hdd. $50
Buckwheat flour roller or burr $50
Bottled corp meal pr hdd. 800
Terms cash
1t T. J. Rexrode
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-01-21
Puttino Trouble to Use,

All trouble can be put to good use
in refining and Strengthening our
characters if we go about it the right
way. By looking for the sunshine
which is back of every dark cloud we
help to ennoble and uplift not only
ourselves but those about US.
Work is the panacea for all ills, and
by setting the mind resolutely at work
we can make all our burdens much
lighter. Mere physical work will not
always accomplish this, for often the
mind has time to dwell on it's mis-
fortunes while the body is busiest.
But keeping the mind constantly filled
with other thoughts will leave no
room for the troublous, grievous
Things.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-01-21
Neutral Envy.

What is the cause of social un.
rest?"
THE DESIRE" replied Mr.. Dustin
Stax, "of the workingman for leisure
and of the leisurely man for some
thing to keep him busy"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-01-21
Soon FORGOTTEN.

st is remarkable how soon a man
is forgotten after he is dead.
And, also, when he ceases to ad
~ertise.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-01-21
Her Life's Work.

Have you no am bition in life?
Eyes, indeed. | married my hus'
band to reform him and I'm going to
keep everlastingIy at 1t"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-01-21
Notice

To those who wish saving done
at wood piles my price is 40c. per
cord, cash otherwise Soc a cord.
w D. BARCKLEY,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-01-21
S5,O0O.OO Stock

Remember, the sale starts the
9Th of January and will continue
until the entire stock i closed out.
foods all up to date; n" out Of
style goods on hand. Don't miss this
great reduction sale Bear in mind,
"a dollar saved is a dollar made"
when YOU deal with us.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-01-21
Irksome Restraint.

eff you deliver that speech you have
just read over to me it will jeopardize
your political future" said the friend
ly adviser.
What if it does?" asked the states
man, fretfully. 1--WE been wanting to
make speech like that for 16 years,
but fear of the consequences kept me
silent. If dont get it out of my sys.
tenn soon it will jeopardize my health"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-01-21
Come To The Valley

Homes, Farms, School, Good
Roads and Happiness for all.
" rite me your wants. keicrcrce,
National alley Bank and G. ID. kuck-
man
IF. ,TANNFHII l.. Jr,
STANTON, VA.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-01-21
Stone Ware
A lots of Stone ware Sc pc" gal.
Notions, Etc,

Notions, Etc,
Clark's ont, 2 spools for 5
Cushins Perfection Dyes, 3 pks 20,
Mems fine shirts 90. now 75r
Mems fine shirts Goo, now 38r
2 so mems hats now l.3S
200 mems hats now l.l2
| so mems hats now LOO
60c mems caps now SO
60c boys hats now SO
Suits
Boys 500 serge suits $50
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1916-01-21

WIZ
of the fact tt
must find SUI
sense of vid
habitation q
along a gray,
landed facet
lent bed of !
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-14
FEAR STATE WILL BE
CROWDED BY THE SICK
Colorado Authorities Aroused over
Kent Bill Now Before Con-
gross for Action.

DENVER, Colo, Dec. 14.-Char-
ity and sociological workers of
Colorado have aroused the state
against the Kent bill. which is be-
fore congress and which they say
threatens to make this state the
dumping ground of the poor and all
ing from all over the country.
Under the Kent bill the govern
ment is 20 be pledged to apprO-
pirate 70 cents a day for the care of
tubercular patient who is forced
20 leave home in search of health.
IL also obligates the state or COM
munity to which the patient re-
moves to pay a like sum for his
support.
The argument of the charity
workers is that scarcely a victim. of
tuberculosis the country round would
hesitate 10 move TO Colorado or
some sister mountain state in face
of a public guarantee of $3.50 a day
and nothing TO do but get we'll.
When the government aid ceased.
as il would at the end of six months.
the patient would become a public
charge solely ON the state
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-14

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lv understand why il is used in more
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The quick. lasting relief you get from
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PineX is "a highly concentrated com.
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10 avoid disappointment ask for pa
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-14
NEGROES FLEE BECAUSE
OF FEAR OF VIOLENCE
Meeting is Held at Albany, Ga, to
Determine Why Workers are
Going North.

ALBANY, Ga, Dec. 14.-At con-
ference held here between leading
white men and Negro men to de-
termine the cause of Negroes leav-
ing this section of Georgia the fact
was brought out that most of the
Negroes are leaving because they
fear mob violence.
Prominent white men, who are
large plantation owners and who are
dependent upon Negro labor. are
striving TO bring about conditions
which will stop the migration OF the
Negroes northward.
One Negro farmer told how when
at night an automobile would pass
their home his little girl would cry
and fret, fearing a mob was cOmins
TO put them to death. In some sec
tions the Negroes had actually been
warned that unless they left, death
would overtake them.
These reports, white planters con-
tend, have been spread by labor
agents from the north. who are paid
So for every Negro sent TO certain
Industrial centers north of the Ohio
river.
In some sections il was found Ne
groes are leaving because the boil
weevil has invaded the cotton fields,
making il difficult for them to make
a crop and realize enough money to
exc out a living on the share" basis.