Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-23

three people who mad Just entered the
factory yard
The most striking personality among
them WAS undoubtedly a young woman
"A petite. self possessed young person,
dressed in the height of fashion. who
carried herself with that air OF dis
tiuct!on which seems to lie tho birth
right OF every American girl whose
purse permits her to disprove the old
adaGe that Beauty unadorned is
adorned the most"
With her was smartly dressed. de-
honair young man whom Burton rec
ormiaed as Mr.. Reeves. the manager
OF the company. The benevolent iea-
TIRES ana clerical attire OF Il second and
older man suggested that same Rev
Thomas Branton. whose manifesto had
provided a text for the orator
John guessed that the lady was Mary
Temple, daughter OF the president OF
tho Plain.ield Steel Company. and
rumor. which in this instance was
wcll-founded. had II that she was en-
gagged to Reeves.
As the dinner hour had not yet ex-
PRED, Burton saw no reason why ne
should discontinue his speech, but
there could be no doubt that the lat
est and most unexpected addition 10
his audience affected him powerfully.
He chose his words with greater care.
lie spoke earnestly. Nalf-unconsci-
"usiy. he began addressing every phras Q
10 Mary Temple, she. on her part, was
evidently drawn by the mans mag
nellie power, because she advanced
closer To the edge of the crowd and
listened with unrcstrained interest.
lie was dealing with the ADVANTAGES
OF democratic control which. he con
tended. If fully established In i:urope.
would have prevented the war nov. so
ruthlessly outracinc the oldest OF civil
izatioms lie was not afraid. however.
TO point out that dcmocracy had it,
!nstanced the power welded hy trusts
in America, which had been permitted
by the carelessness OF the people to
grow into an octopus
Mary followed the argument intcn,lv.
Even Mr.. Reeves. the manager. dis
continued his conversation with the
clergyman ana paid close heed 10 Tho
enumeration OF principles when ne
necessarily regarded as harmful and
!ncend!ary.
Now, j, is probable Hur,on would
no. have gone SO far had he not been
fascinated, Perhaps even somewhat nat
tered by the attention given him by
the presidents daughter. As IL was.
he rather forgot himself. and handled
: his subject IN no measured fashion.
though with an earucs,ness that com
manded respect aud q skill That was
distinctly remarkable IN i man Of little
or no education
Bnt the factory whistle broke in on
his thoughts, and Incidentally brought
me meeting TO an abrupt clos. Win
rapid transition from grave TO gay.
burton laughed and jumped down from
me Don I;!e men applauded him for
what they regarded as tn. greatest
speech they had ever heard him de-
liver. and hurried back TO work. where
upon Mary Temple turned TO Reeves
and asked the name of the speaker.
That's John Burton" said the man
"EeF' smiling 10 hide his annoyance.
He can talk like Il book, Is a first
rate worker and the most popular man
In the factory plant"
Mr.. Brauion called Mary's attention
10 the poster. which she surveyed with
approval. and The girls Thoughts wcr.
momentari!y taken on the I-look
ing young workman w:oin sh. had
She did not mention him .~ai,
though she sought Tor him Win nor
eyes when Reeves brought their cl
Gerly companion into tho factory and
Logan explaining tho operations Of tho
various machines, John, too. saw her
and did not scruple to give her an
adiniring glance. She turned her head
away quickly-too quickly. I'm fact
and then had some little diHicu!,v in
conquering the sclf-couscious blush
which admitted the fascination she wa
eNeriirc over sUrh common clg.v "a
one OF the employees in her fathers
works
when their visitors passed on, Of
sight John asked Thompson If he
knew who the girl was
"of course | know her" said no
she is old Temples daughter. one o,
the goody goody psalm. singing sor,
too. though she doesn't loo, +, wj,h
porter Of Btamton. til" revivailst An
ardent church worker. they cau her
call her thief. walking around with
enough furs and clothes on her bacl.
10 pay for years keep FOR = dozen
men like YOU and me- And we're the
oooos that put Gp with It. rnore's the
pity"
on STOW tina, rubbish" said Job,
good -naturedly. You and are JUS,
worth the figures on the pay ron. Bin
II We had brains and ability TO ee-
other men 10 work for uS mavn. -.
you'd star, fine line Of KIDS Just Tx.
inai one. and zig them up 70 beat tn.
band
S!nsularly enough TIE topic cropped
up again on tn" following Saturday ar.
ternoon, when B'l! Thompson and Bur.
/ ton happened 10 receive their pay On.
I veiopes at the same time. ana turnec
. INTO the street simultaneously Each
man counted his money. John sliuroC
/ nus ,ew dollars carc!cssiy into a pocket
/ oHi bil snapped 4 contcmpiuous re
marx rs 10 the smalluess Of the amour
wherein mis- tall companion agreed wit,
MIN IN an onhand way Truth to tell
me matter did not worry him greatly
+ ~ mat moment ne had seen across tn.
street mis- friend. Flora. e sorncwha
S'riahly attired 2irl-of the loud