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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-08-10

away-suddenl capriciouaiy. hia ia.
Their thought joel had simply stated
that there had been fuss. that -hs
could mot at all get along with cross
grained tyrant," his employer. and
that he was going 70 seek his fortune
IN q now field
In truth joel had made bad mis-
take In purchasing some stock for
the business AZ Fulnously high ngurs
without obtaining the sanction OF HIS
employer, whom he should have wired.
Tho next day the stock went down 20
= low point. The house lost eight
hundred dollars on she deal Mr. War.
fsr found fault with Joel Tho lat
ter had a high spirit and could not
brook complaint.
Il discharge myself he announced
sngrily. I'm never enter your doors
again until am able 10 repay the
msasly sum you mourn about and
which, under the circumstances.
should he at the risk Of the business.
Mr. Wells descended the atairs. He
was on nettles until he saw how his
wife would take the abstraction Of the
table leaf II would be remlndfuI and
he cherished patient regard for her
feelings. TO his surprise. when Mrs.
Wolls came into the house she AMPLY
lnokod grave and said, evenly enough:
Eyes. we can get along with less
table space. Ira. but OIL It looks 80
lonesome. Nellie IL coming over TO
tea"
Nellie arrived with her pleasant
smile and gentle waya. She was the
light OF the house, her presence graced
IT. She was unusually vivacious on
the present occasion and Mr.. Wells
noticed H. He attributed II. however.
TO her helpful spirit In constantly
striving 70 direct their attention away
from their sense or loneliness. Mel.
lies sweet face did not even shadow
when abe noted the further curtail.
ment as to tahls space
why, II will not even be crowded
when Joel eomoalA she said. brightly.
When he doeal" responded his IA,
Their. rather diaconsoiately TELL you
Nellie, I'm afraid the boy 10 going "a
be q rolling stone. We got q letter
from him yesterday. He's going ca
Canada"
Yes. nodded Nellie and seemingly
not discomposed 1t the statsment
$50 ne wrote me-
up 10 waldron's folks. suppose
continued Ira. 4 never like Il when
. fellow drifts down on relatives oul
Of a Job.
But how DO we know that joel hal
not some motive n view 10 dropping
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-08-10
5e
Last Leaf
%
FRANCES LANYON

N~psHeAts 1Ass " - - ~A@pnAAJ
He's not coming back--I feel II,
know H." sighed Ira Wells Il hope
Janet don't take oni"
The old man breathed hard amid
his mournfuI noIiioquy. He was car
Tying leaf OF the dining room table
up the attic stairs. They were crooked
and he wac not supple or nimbie. He
groaned tritie 90 . narrow turn near
~ upset him. Finally. however. he
reached the top Of the stairs. dragging
the heavy black walnut board after
MIN.
THE last leaf" be voiced solemnly.
and sat Il up against the slanting RAT
ter. Then he rubbed his eyes and
stood viewing the board and It's en-
vironment aolsmniy.
"All gone now" be murmured. 1t
had 20 come, suppose; but Joel--I
thought he'd stick IL out There ID
Nellie. Of course. but she 10 like an
own daughter and always counted on
making her homo with Us. And now
--sho's just az heartbroken a. we
are"
The last leaf Of the dining room t.
bic had three companions. Once ell
four had been In use-but that was ia
the long ago. Mades had married and
che and her husband and his sister
and, later. the two little ones. with
Joel. the oniy son. had made the old
house ring with Joy and laughter. A.
ways was there q merry. happy tabla
full. Than the sister.in.iaw had mar
rled. and one Leaf came out. Then
Madge and her husband aud their two
children had gone to Canada. and tyo
more followed.
Only six months since there had
come the finai break. Joel bad gone
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-08-10
oARDans.

Keep up a succession Of garden
crops. Continue TO plant beans, TO-
matoes and sweet corn. Tomatoes
should be staksd and prunsd The
shoots appearing IN the axils Of the
leaves should be removed as rapidiy
as they appear All garden crops
should be cultivated often and shal.
low. Horse cultivation Il bsxs. Il
this 10 not practicable. wheel hoes
should be secured. A small ouklay I'd
good garden tools saves muea tlnaa
and labor.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-08-10

IN on the folkeg" submitted Nellie,
quite audacioualy.
Dropping IN on them!" iterated his
father. somewhat impatientIy. Seems
70 me he must be ilush with money to
take that long iaunt."
Maybe he is.@ suggested Nellie
She could have Rugged herself for The
Joy that was bubbling over in her hap
py heart.
Il must save the SURPRISE" she
whispered to herself. IT win be 30
delightful"
The days went on. Nellie received
more than one letter, and twice tele-
grams, concerning which she said
nothing 70 Mr.. and Mrs. Wells. She
was tn rare fiutser when she went
over 70 the house one morning and,
for some unaccountabIe reason, re-
manned there chatting. an unusual oc-
currence. for Nellie was an energetic
worker.
Then. ct the sound Of carriage
wheels. she ran out to the front door.
"Oh. folkai hurry hurry" her voice
rang out. Some one has arrived
Tho someone was Madgs. and with
her MIR. WaIdron and the children. It
seemed to tbs worn. weary father and
mother as though paradise had been
restored TO them. OF course It was -
visit" Oh. yes. MadEs needed .
change, and Mr.. Waldron'e business
had allowed Of his leaving II. and the
children we're 80 happy, and Joy
reigned supreme.
One two hree--for Nellie must
stay 70 dinner. surel" pIped Mr.. Wella,
hopping about Ike . patriarch rejuve-
mated. Five. and the two little ones.
That means seven. Thee leaves win
give az plenty Of room, ah. wifef'
Hold on, III help you" suggested
his son-in,l&w. as Mr.. Wells started
for tho attic.
Tue old man chartered like q mag
pie; he ambied up the stairs. down the
stairs. ehuckiins. laughing, Infused
with new life
There. that'Il dol" he cried. cheer.
ny. 81 he carried the third Of the table
leaves into the dining room.
There's another, isn't theref~ In
terrogAted Mr.. waldron with affected
indifference, as the leaves were lifted
into pIscs.
Yea, bat We don't nood H."
-f3ut we may" submitted Mr.. Wal
dron. Look here. father, want 70
tell ron 3 story"
"Fire away. scnl"
There's q fellow came up 20 Cans
de- and told US how lonely and deseft,
cd you dear folks we're. Well. Madge
cried and felt howssick. We sold out
home and business. We're here 70
stay"
-0Ioryi" shouted Mr.. Wells. ..And
who waa the feilowf"
Joel. your son"
a1oell"
sExartiy. He'd made ; strike with
mining partner. He's SOC enough 20
pay . certain eight hundred dollars
be was worrying about, He's sos
enough left after thar 70 80 into bust
meas with me, ffght here II town. snd
marry Nellie. and settle down. right
| here az home
The old man was astare. trembling
all over.
~soa." he saspsa. sirs too good 70
be eruel.
IT isn't.- asserted Robert Waldron-
In fact. Joel sent me ahead from
town 70 prepare you for steady
boardsr. He's made good and has
como back He'll DO here within an
| hour"
Mother" cried tho old man in q
dellrions Joy. tell her, sonl"
And Mr. waidron repeated hia
story.
'To think OF III" almost sobbed Ira
Wells. -AlI hands back IN the old
home nest. Oh. I'm 80 overcome I'll
don't knew what to dol"
Father" suggested hIs wife. smii
ing through her tears. suppose you
90 upstairs and bring back the last
leaf"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-08-10
GUARD AGAINST POOR CLOVER
SEED.

Crimson clover seed loses its vital
ny very rapidly. so that seed which
Is two years old Is worthless. When
buying. therefore. seed Of guaranteed
termination should be purchased.
First class crimson clover seed weighs
90 pounds to the bneheI
Complete failure. due to lack Of In.
ocuiatlon. n quite common. even
though the field may have a perfect
stand. For inoculationsA take soil, spade
deep, from a nsld which has grown
crimson clover and broadcast II. about
. bushels per acre. over me land which
is to be seeded TO crimson clover and
harrow In immediately, In order to
prevent killing Of the bacteria by sun.
light
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-08-10

wait q minute" said Mrs. Jones TO
Mrs. Knox. who was making neigh
borly call. Il want TO show you my
new Easter bonnet"
7 think saw 1t" replied Mrs. Knox.
you had 1t on at church last Sunday,
aid you not?''
Yes" replied Mrs. Jones. by the
way. how did you like its@
"oh. II was just lovely" rejoinsd
Mrs Knox I'm sure, dear. It looked
as well as II did last year"
Only female of the species could
say thing like that and say It 50
sweetly that honey would taste sour Ia
comparison.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-08-10

Patent leather shoes can be kept
like new II they are rubbed over occa-
slonally with milk and polished with q
soft dry cloth.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-08-10

When Alton Michael rackWard
asked the porter Of the Great Southern
sst uuIfport, Miss: "Ie that the Gulf
III AtexIcog" the porter replied "0ugy
postum Of Il. sab I.ycenm MAaa.
4lne.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10
COLONIAL THEATRE.


 The feature picture at the Colonial today is By Love Redeemed, Wit drama in three parts.
 Nell, a motherless young girl, is continually abused by her brutal fa- ther, who is trying to make thief out of her. In a fit of rage he one day hits her over the head with his re- volver and, thinking he has killed her, escapes.
 Four years later, Nell has apparently recovered, but in reality suffers from bone pressure caused by the blow and in consequence is now petty criminal John, lad of her own age and her only friend, is heartbroken as he sees the girl going slowly down the crooked path of life, and the remarkable tWo- sided nature of the girl comes out as she rushes to help woman struck down by an auto, then surreptitiously rifles her pocketbook.
 John secures a position with Allen Drew, an artist, and when the latter needs a pickpocket model John gets Nell the job. While she is posing the artists best friend, Dr. Strong, a fa- nous surgeon and student of criminol- ogy, calls and Nells succeeds in pick ing his pocket unobserved, but her theft is discovered. John interests the surgeon in her case. The doctor op- crates and Nell recovers normal men, tality. She secures a position as g maid, but her Nemesis, her father, ap- pears, tries to fOrcet her to help him rob the safe. A1struggTe follows which results in the accidental death of hel | father. John receives the reward oi his faith and love by Nell's promise tc become his wife.
 Another good picture for today is Her Vocation, Edison drama in three parts; also A Skate for a Bride, Lubir comedy. which ends today's big bill l Matinee every day 5e. evening 10c.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10
pAVls THEATRE.
Regular Matinee Today of Keith vau- deviIIe and Triangle PhotopIays Tonight The New Henrietta With the Big Five Star Cast

There will be the regular matinee of Keith vaudeville and Triangle pie lures at 2.15 this afternoon, and any, one who has not seen this show cannot do better than visit the Davis today, for 1t is easily one of the finest bills of the season, and every act is a head liner direct from the big Keith thea- tres. The big attraction is the Bisco Four, billed as kings of versatility, and they five up to their title, for this is certainly one of the finest male quar- tettes that has ever played this thea- tre. Another good act is Frank and Eldrie Fisher, a clever pairs who have a, great comedy sketch entitled Perse- verance. This Is real funny skit and is set off with special scenery and electrical effects. The third act is the Melino Twins, two little policemen, in a unique comedy athletic offering. In the pllotoplays the Triangle feature is the five-part Thee production called The Waif, featuring Jane Grey and Will liam Desmond. This is a beautiful pie ture and one of the finest of the Tri- angle productions seen here. To com plete the show there is funny Key stone comedy called His Wife's Mis- take, and shows the heavyweight champion comedian, Fatty Arbuckle, at his best. If you want to get a good laugh, don't fail to see this comedy. Don't fail to see this show today. Mat inee at 2.15; all seats 10c. children Sc,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10
MERCHANTS WEEK ENTERTAIN.
 MENT.
Great Calvert Will Perform on High
 Wire Twice Daily.

The entertainment committee for Merchants week are very enthusiastic over the prospects of an interesting and amusing program to entertain the many shoppers and visitors during Merchants week which commences the coming Saturday.
 They are very much pleased over the success in obtaining the Great Calvert with his high wire act This man is said to be the finest artist in the coun- try on the high wire and the people of Norwich and vicinity will have a chance to see him perform twice daily on a wire strung from the top of the Wauregan across Main street to the top of the Shannon building. The great free act will take place at I1:3O a. m. and 5 D. m, except on Saturday, We'd nesday and Saturday, when the after noon performance will be changed to 2 p. m., to accommodate those who can- not get into town in the afternoon. A force of wire men under Supt Kehoe arc nreparing depot square fp light
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10
EXPERIENCE
Coming to Davis Theatre Two Nights,
 May IS and IS.


 Experience, George V. Hobart's mod srn morality comedy drama, is declared by the critics to be the most wonder Full play in America. Certainly it is the most wonderful play that New England has seen for some time. Following it's i've months sensational success in Boston, the play was to be given for a very limited engagement in a few of the New England cities, but the popu- lar demand to have the play remain in New England was so great that it's producers, William Elliott F. Ray Comstock and Morris Gest, were forced to cancel bookings outside of New England. and now, for the first time in Inc history of New England, great theatrical success with it's original New York and Boston cast has re- mained in New England for an entire year.
 Experience deals with phases of life which are largely unfamiliar to the majority of audiences, but which are pictured and related with touches of convincing veracity. Every point in the play can be clearly understood by all the audience. It enforces in a po- tent manner the eternal lesson that the wages of sin is degradation" Il haS the sparkle of wine, but shows the cold, gray dawn of the morning after It reveals the bravery and shimme1 of gay and dfssolute life, but it ex- hibits the penalty with severity. Il grants the ecstasy of the drug devotee yet it portrays the agony of the de- luded victim.
 Gay music, sprighfly modern dances captivating songs and a smart fashion show all combine to make Experience the greatest success of this generation The play is given in ten brilliant scenes.
 In the notable cast of players of the original New York Boston organization are Wanda Carlyle, May AIcAfanus Conrad .NaEle John Todd, Emmett E
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10
MERCHANTS WEEK BEGINS
 SATURDAY MORNING
The First Feature of the Celebration Being a Prize Contest and a Band Concert Friday Evening at 7.3o.

The progressive merchants of Nor wich are organizing a weeks celebra- ton to begin Saturday morning of this week and to continue until Saturday night, May 20. Besides the merchan- dising features many unique events are to be staged, not the least of which is a prize contest in which all may participate. This will take place Fri day evening and will serve to formally open the Merchants week window dis plays to the Norwich public.
 In one of the show windows of each of the IS stores participating in the Merchants week celebration will be displayed large card upon which is printed one letter forming a part of the phrase Norwich Merchants Week"
 To the first person who can make the round of the stores and make a list of enough of the letters to spell 'tNor- wich Merchants Week." and also list the stores in which each letter was displayed, will receive cash prize
 $10. To the second contestant arriving with a correct list $S will be given, and to the third arrival $2
 For instance: In one merchants window will be found IN" the first let ter of the phrase Norwich Merchants Week. The name of the merchant or store is then noted and placed oppo- site the letter "N'' on the list, In an- other store window will be found the 1 letter O." and so on until all the let ters forming the three words of the phrase are found and listed opposite the names of the merchants or stores in whose windows the letters were seen.
 These letters will be placed in the store windows Friday evening at 7.30, upon signal of two blows upon the city fire alarm bell. This signal will be given exactly at 7.30 A committee representing the mer- chants will be located in the lobby of the Wauregan house to receive the 1 lists, check them over, and pay out the cash to the winners. The lists should be written out legibly and sign ed before handing in to the committee. It will be readily seen that speed and diligence will be needed to capture a prize.
 A list of the merchants participating l in Merchants week will be found in the full page advertisement in this is- sue Be sure to cut out and save this | list.
 A band concert will be given by 1 TGbbs' Military band between the bours of 7.30 and S.30 Friday evening, playing in various parts of the busi- ness section of the city.
 It is expected that large numbers
 will take advantage of the evenings | festivities and make an suspicious beginning for the big week.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10
THE NEW HENRIETTA
At the Davis Tonight at O'Clock
 Sharp.

The presentation of Bronson How ards exhilarating comedy, The Henri etta, with the added title New, ]" brings to mind pleasant thoughts of Robson and Crane were then the toast of the country, and their new play of American life had caught on, as the saying goes, Hike prairie. fire" Genial Billy" Crane has found a part to fit him like wax, and eccentric Rob" tion with his role. Joseph Brooks, their manager, was gIorif1ed by friends and writers for his discernment in arrang- ing for so good a play and so beftting 8 company. Bronson Howard had al- ready found favor and profit by way of his drama, The Bankers Daughter, but his real embarrassment of riches came with the advent of The Henri etta.
 The human story told by human ac- tors and kneaded as if it were by the hand of life itself. The trials and romance of the old stock juggler; the evolution of his pinheaded son from a Darwinian example to a man of spine and judgment; the oily parsons skilful hdmixture of temporal and spiritua, life; the round checked and full chest ed widows coquetry with fate and an appetite that might be described earth ly; and the sunny weaving of Cupid's PieNh AOt Ne~AAbJB U AhoNAb4y II as ct1l I1es Gates-these were the vital figures in the authors pattern of play, and all were interpreted by actors who realized the intention of the dramatist with the conviction of truth. The logic of this conjunction of a great dramatist with unusual players was an impres- sion that stands out above all other early experiences with the theatre
 The New Henrietta, now touring un- der the direction of Joseph Brooks, the original producer, is meeting witt even greater success, and the critics of serious mind and wide comparison accredit this fact to the admirably fitting cast of famous stars. William IF. Crane is again the Wall street kine who gives substance to the plot; Thomas w. Ross, the best exponent WI have of modern light comedy, Is Ser tie. the lamb; Maclyn Arbuckle is the full blooded. breezy sky pilot; Amelia Bingham is the widow of poetry an( passion; Edith Taliaferro is the ex. quistte flower of maidenhood who kin dies and saves Bertie. The supportine company includes James J. Ryan, Ed ward Poland Arthur S. Hull Malcolm Bradley, J. IT. Huntley, Zefae Tilbury Rcsalind Coghlan and Zaidee Appleton Winchell Smith and Victor Mapes hay, revised the play to make it blend per fectly with the altering changes O. time. Here is an invitation to- tn, particular in plays and players w1icl Is sure to be embraced with ZeSt
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10
HUMoR OF TIE DAY

Is the play more interesting, now that it has been revised?"
 ''No. They took out all the objec- tionable parts."-Judge.
 whats all this?''
 That's the golf score of a newly 45 kisses and IT fugs."-Kansas City Journal
 q expect to raise my voice for our friend at the convention" remarked the willing worker.
 Don't bother" rejoined Senator Sorghum; raise funds. ds."-Washingto Star.
 My wife gives me section of her mind now and then"
 "'Well?"
 And it is as interesting as pie ture puzzle trying to put them togeth- CT. Pittsburgh Post.
 My husband tells me that he was out late last night with your husband"
 That isn't so. want you to un- derstand that my husband was out with your husband. - London An swers.
 T can never be yours. Here are your
 All very fine. But who is going to return all those cigars bought your father and all those quarters gave your little brother ?"-Louisville CClr- ier-Journa1.
 What are you reading about"
 That famous Cretan labyrinth"
 Merely. a fable. There never was | a labyrinth from which a fellow could not easily find his way" Think not? Ever been in the old part of Boston ?"-Louisyille Courier Journal. Why, Johnny" said mother to her four -year-old son, aren't you ashamed to go about with such dirty face?" Don't you worry about it, mamma" he replied. As soon as get little bigger I'll raise whiskers; then you won't notice the dirt."-Kansas City Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10

King, Maude Allan, Marion Holcombe, Ebba Andrus, Marry Buchanan, Sally McCombs. Marge Keval, AEaude Eur miss, Al Collins Oliver HinsdeIl, Charles Hasldns. Duncan Harris, Peg gy O'Keefe, Vera Leonard, Marie Sim clair, Charles Hfnz George Seybolt, Alba de Anchoriz, Frazer Coulter, J. w CahiIl, William Dupont, Helen Gill. Doris Moore, George T. Meech and George Berry The orchestra will be under the direction of Edwin Silton. Moe Risch will conduct the orchestra
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10
What Is Going On Tonight

Vaudeville and Moving Pictures at the Auditorium.
 VaudevilIe and Moving Pictures at the Davis. meets in Pythian Hall.
 Thames Council No. 1851. R. A, meets In Foresters Hall
 Norwich Lodge, No. 12. A. O. U. w. meets in Germania Hall.
 Sachem Chapter. No. 57, o. E. B., meets in Buckingham Memorial
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10
Al THE AupToRIuM.
Romance of Norwich Attracting Biz Crowds Bondwonnsn, Special Five. Reel Feature To-day.


 The Romance oa Norwich. the local picture which is being shown at the Auditorium all this week, is drawing big crowds at every performance and it has proven to be an excellent pie ture Much credit is due all those who took part, and the picture turned out to besa great success in every way. With the exception of The Romance of Norwich, there will be complete change of photoplays today. and the new bill will be headed by George Keine's remarkable drama of today Bondwomen, featuring Maude F'ealy and treating of the domestic difIlcultieE of the present day. Bondwomen if depicted in five reels and is one of the most talked of photop1ays of the year It will be shown both today and to- morrow. The Pathe comedy for Wed nesday mad Thursday is entitled 4 Squabble for a Squab and is a scream from start to finish.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-10
FULL ASSOCIATED
 FREss pEsFATchae
PoETRY
THE ENGLTsH sPARRow.

Among the birds an Ishmael Yet h.a3gPy 2 , ss an espodel. Against me is the hand of man And l, in ths rear. not in tne van. And yet, not with a grolch or frown. me men. and women of the town. But I can see in every eye And when they get too near me. I mean to do no boy or man
 A wrong;
 My chirptng song. And though need but little here For TenD@ me few have word of cheer. Or crumb to throw. I with that ancient law divine And every season. rain or shine. I multiply. Through winter cold, or summer hot This bird a Johnny -on-the-spot. To fate resigned. At me you may turn up your nose. SsFi 4a xii Sif ns S5e ofs and little foes
 -J. M. cavaness-