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\ HINTS OF THE FEDERATION
= THE ENDOWMENT FUND

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The regular increase of the Fedora
ton from the annual dues of the clubs
which is only three dollars from
each club-does not permit of putting
into operation plans to increase the
efficiency of the Federation and to
meet the ever increasing demands up
on it,
In recognition of this situation four
wears ago. the Woman's Club Edition
OF the Atlanta Constitution was issued
bv the club women of the state, and
tEe net proceeds of three thousand dol
lars gave a nucleus for the Ella F.
White Memorial Endowment Fund.
Since then two hundred and eighty
dollars have been donated by the
clubs.
We have, to be sure, apparently
rested out interest in the Endowment
since the year that brought the gener-
Gus profits from the Woman's Edition;
butI sincerely believe that we are not
to he satisfied with the day of small
things. but, as we see more clearly the
benefits of a larger endowment we will
more willingly work for it, that the
Endowment will be on your hearts and
minds. and that contributions will not
only be voluntary but most generous.
am sure we are ambitious to raise
this fund to an amount that will re-
feet credit upon our organization
which aims to advance the interests OF
Georgia. and to promote which it must
have the necessary equipment.
l can never forget the enthusiasm
with which the Executive Board of the
Federation endorsed Mrs. Boiling
Jones motion to make our Endowment
Fund $4,000. 1t was with this aim in
view that Mrs. Lindsay Johnson, Mrs.
Attley, Mrs. Willet and others worked
So assiduously for the success of the
Club Edition of the Constitution in
1913.
Our thirty-three hundred dollars are
well invested, paying semi-annual in
terest. and we have already seen some
results which the interest of this fund
to the Federation. We now
see that the establishment of this fund
was a real preparedness for the de-
mands upon the Federation. and that
The very foundation upon which must
rest much of the definite and substan
ial work-that will be lasting and far
eaching-must be the Endowment.
We wish each club to feel that it is
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-03
Il. Y. P. U. PROGRAM AT
FIRST BAPTIS TCHURCH

devotional meeting. Subject
Learning To Be Content" Miss Fan
ME Mae, Harper, leader.
Prayer
Scripture Reading, Phil. 4:1O-zO-
Halle Hansford.
Definition of Contentment = Miss
Fannie May Harper.
Contentment is Secret of Happiness
Miss Elizabeth Brown.
Contentment is the Secret of Growth
William Harper
Contentment is the Secret OF usefui-
ness-E. W. Horne.
Open Discussion-T. F. Gatewood
Poem-Miss Mary Alice Lingo.
Solo-Miss Ethel Query.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-03
NUMBER OF BOY BABIES BORN
REPORTED TO BE INCREASING

ATLANTA, Ca, June 2.-The old
tradition that two males are born for
every female in time of war would
seem to have been given some corrobo-
ration by the records of Grady hospital
in this city since April 6, the day on
which congress declared a state of
war between the United States and
Germany. In that time the number of
boy babies born at the hospital mas
been Al and the number of girl babies
born has been 26, which almost meas
ures up to the ratio of the old war
time tradition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-03
Central Baptist Church.

Rev. George F. Brown, pastor.
Sunday Bible school at 9:45. r. L..
Maynard, Supt.
Morning worship at II o'clock. The
pastor will give an illustrative black
board talk to the children and young
people at this hour.
Evening worship at 500 o'clock.
Preaching by the pastor.
Baptist Young Peoples Union at
z o'clock.
Mid-week prayer meeting at p. m,
Wednesday.
These are trying times through
which the world is passing. Let us not
forget that God has promised to ever
be in the midst of His worshipping
people, And that to own and to bless. "
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-03
Brooklyn Heights Chapel.

Sunday school at $3.50 p. m. Prayer
meeting at 700 o'clock Wednesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-03
First Methodist Church.

Rev. P. w. Ellis, pastor.
Sunday school at $3.50 a. m. t. o.
Marshall, Supt.
Preaching at IL a. M and p. M,
by the pastor.
"How to Meet the Need of the Hour
will be the morning subject.
Overcoming Evil With Good will
be the evening subject.
Epworth League Tuesday p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday p. m.
Sunday School Teachers meeting.
Friday, p. m.
Please note the change of the even
ing hour from 7:45 to 8 o'clock.
Good music. Short gospel sermon
The public is cordially invited.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-03
Calvary Episcopal Church.

Rev. J..B. Lawrence, rector.
The order of services at this editice
today will be as follows:
Sunday school, AS a. m.
Holy Communion and sermon IL a. m
Evening prayer and sermon, 8 p. m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-03
Catholic Church

Lee street between Taylor and Bran
non avenue.
Services at the Catholic church to-
day, will consist of celebration OF
the Holy Mass at s o'clock this morn
ing, with Father keenan,, of Albany,
the celebrant. The public is cordially
invited to attend this service.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-03
THE PUBLIC CORDIALLY INVITED
Christian Science Church.

Taylor street.
Morning service at IL o'clock Sun
day. Wednesday evening services will
be held at o'clock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-03
Lee Street Methodist Church.

Rev. George NJ. AGREE, pastor.
Sunday School 9:45 a. m.
Preaching Service II a. m. Subject
Reason Why / Am Methodist"
Evening Service, 1880 p! m. Subject
Faith"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-03
PRESBYTERIAN Church.

Rev. E. Thorpe will preach at the
Presbyterian church Sunday morning
ard evening at II a. m. and 1880 p. m.
Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-06-03
ST. raul Methodist.

East Americas.
Sunday school at $3.50 p. m. Prayer
meeting Thursday at 1880 p. m.
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CHAPTER XIV.

"This is very nearly my idea of per-
feet happiness" Sophy murmured, as
she leaned across the table and listened
idly while John ordered the dinner.
"Give me very little to eat, John, and
talk a great deal to me. / am de-
pressed about myself and worried
about everythingp
"And l." he declared, "am just begin
ming to breathe again. don't think l
understand women, Sophy."
"Wasn't your weekend party sue
cess?" she asked.
"Not altogether" he confessed; "but
don't let's talk about it. Tell me what
is depressing you"
"About myself, or things generality"
yourself first"
"Well, the most respectable young
man you ever knew in your life, who
lives in Bath, wants me to marry him.
I don't think I could. I don't think 1
could live in Bath, and l don't think
could marry anyone. And I've Just
thirteen shillings and fourpence left,
haven't paid my rent, and my dress
maker is calling for something on
account on Monday morning"
"There's only one thing to answer
to that" John insisted cheerfully. 81
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He led her away, and they passed
down the room. John slowly resumed
his seat.
"Sophy," he demanded hoarsely, 'stell
me the truth. Is there anything be.
tween the prince and Louise"
Sophy nervously crumbled up the
toast by her side.
"The prince admires Louise, and has
done so for many years." she answered.
"No one knows anything else. Louise
never speaks of him to me. cannot
tell you"
'But you must know" he persisted,
with little break in his voice. "For-
give me, Sophy, If made an ass of my
self. First Lady Hilda, and then Grail
lot, and then--well, / thought Louise
might have rung up 10 see whether ]
was at home. If she came back sooner
than she expected; ard the prince took
the table last night;"s
She leaned over AID patted him on
the hand.
Don't worry" she begged. eff Lou
Use has to choose some day between
him and you, don't think she'll hest
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change, and her instinct warned her
of the danger into which she was rush
ing.
"You surprise me very much" she
said. Louise Maurel is very won
derful woman, but she seems to spend
the whole Of her time with my cousin,
| the prince"
''They are, without doubt, very
friendly" John assented. 'They have
| good many interests in common, and
| the prince is connected with the syn
| dictate which finances the theater. /
do not imagine, however, that the
prince wishes to marry her, or she
| him."
Lady Hilda began to laugh, softly,
but as If genuinely amused. John sat
and watched her in ominous silence.
Not the flicker of a smile parted his
| lips. His visitor, however, was undis-
turbed. She leaned over and patted
his hand.
"Simple Simon!" she murmured,
leaning a little toward him. eff you
go on looking like that, I shall pat
your cheeks, too. You are really much
too nice looking to wear such thun-
der clouds!"
"Perhaps if we chose some other
subject of conversation" John said
stifiy.
"Oh, dear me!' she interrupted.
every WE'LL You really are a most
f,-xy;, 7 nIIt with
great deal from you"
John was silent. Her face darkened
a little, and an angry light flashed
in her eyes.
swell, I'll leave you alone if you
like" she decided, tossing her cigarette
into the CRATE. eff my friendship isn't
worth having, let it go. 1t hasn't
often been offered in vain. There are
more men in London than could count
who would go down on their knees for
such a visit as I am paying you. And
you-you," she added, with little
tremble of real anger in her tone,
you're too hatefully polite and prig-
gish! Come and ring the bell for the
lift. am going!"
She slid gracefully to her feet, shook
the cigarette ash from her clothes, and
picked up her muff.
"You are really an egregious, thick
headed, obstinate countryman," she de-
clared, as she moved toward the door.
''You haven't either manners or sensi-
bility. I am a perfect idiot to waste
my time upon you. I wouldn't have
done it," she added, as he followed her
dumbly down the corridor, "if hadn't
rather liked you'll"
81 am very sorry" he declared. Il
don't know quite what have done. L
do appreciate your friendship. You
have been very kind to me indeed"
She hesitated as his finger touched
the bell of the lift, and glanced at
the watch on her wrist. She sighed,
and watched the top of the lift as it
came up. Then she dropped her veil.
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CHAPTER xIV-Continued.

sometimes with Miss Maurel, some.
lines with her little friend, Sophy &C.
rard, and sometimes alone" John re-
Piled. II have bought Baedeker
taken q taxicab by the day, and done
all the sights. I've spent weeks In the
National gallery, picture gazing, and
I'VE done all those more modern shows
up round Bond street. have bought a
racing car and learned to drive it. I
have been to dinner parties that have
bored me stiff. have been introduced
to crowds of people whom never wish
to see again, and made one or two
friends" he added, smiling at his guest,
Hfor whom I hope am properly CRATE
tul."
"The prince has been showing you
round bit, hasn't he?" Graillot grunt-
ed.
"The prince has been extraordinarily
kind to me-" John admitted slowly,
"for what reason I don't know. He
has introduced me to a great many
pleasant and interesting people, and
great many whom I suppose young
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nan in my position should be glad tt
know. He has shown me one side Of
London life pretty thoroughly"
"And what about 1t all?" Graillo1
demanded. "You find yourself some
thing more of a citizen Of the world
eh?"
"Not a Bit" John answered simply
"The more I see of the life up here
the smaller it seems to me. mean, OF
course, the ordinary life Of pleasure,
the life to be lived by young man
like myself, who hasn't any profession
or work upon which he can concen-
trate his thoughts.p
'Then why do you stay?"
John made no immediate reply. In
stead, he walked to the window OF MS
sitting room and stood looking across
the Thames with a discontinued frown
upon his face. Between him and the
Frenchman a curious friendship mad
sprung up during the last few months.
81 gather" Graillot continued, "that,
to put it concisely and truthfully, you
are the most bored man in London
There is something behind all this eff
fort of yours, my friend, to fit your
self, the round human being, into the
square place. Speak the truth, now!
Treat me as father confessor."
John swung round upon his heel. In
the clear light it was obvious that ne
was little thinner in the face and
that some of the tan had gone from his
complexion.
II am staying up here, and going on,
with 1.-THE announced doggedly, be
cause Of woman"
Graillot stopped eating, placed the
remains Of his cake In the saucer VI his
toacup, and laid 1t down. Then he
Asued his lips to speak and abruptly
Aosed them. His face suddenly under
went an extraordinary change. A few
seconds ago his attitude had been that
OF professor examining some favorite
object of study; now more persona.
note had humanized hi expression
Whatever thought or reflection 1t wal
NAT had come into his mind, 1t had
plainly startled him.
who is tie woman ne asked
.xaihIe'sly
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am going to lend you fifty pounds while
you make your mind up about the
young man."
She made face at him.
II couldn't borrow money from q
strange gentleman" she protested.
Rubbish he exclaimed. If you
begin calling me a stranger-but there,
never mind! Wen see about that din
ner. Tell mAmore about your love af-
fair, Sophy."
'It isn't love affair at all ]" she ex-
claimed, almost Indignantly.
"Why, am sorry. Your prospective
alliance, then, shall call It'll"
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tate very long. Don't look so stern,
please. You look very statuesque and
perfect, but don't want to dine with
| a piece of sculpture. Remember that
I am finding you too attractive for
my peace of mind. There's your text!"
He poured a glass ct wine and drank
it off.
'Tll do my BEST" he agreed. eff it
sounds like rubbish, you can still be-
lieve that I appreciate everything
you've told me. You are pretty, and j
am lucky to have you here. Now I'll
try to make you believe that I think
SOL
She leaned over so that her head al.
most touched his.
eco on, pleasel'' she murmured.
"Even if it hurts afterward, it will be
heavenly to listen tor
The next night Sophy acted as show
man at the first production of the play,
so long delayed because of Graillot's
insistence on a scene that promised
to be startling to English playgoers.
Her part was over at the end of the
first act, and few minutes later she
slipped into a seat by Johns side be-
hind The curtain.
"What do you think of it so far?"
she asked little anxiously.
''It seems quite good,' John replied
cheerfully. "Some very clever lines,
and all that sort of thing; but can't
quite see what it's all leading to-"
Sophy peered around the house from
behind the curtain.
"There isn't standing room any
where" she declared. Il don't sup
pose there ever was a play in London
that was more talked about; and then
putting it off for more than three
months-why, there have been all sorts
of rumors about. Do you want to
know who the people in the audience
are?"
mot particularly" John answered.
81 shouldn't know them, if you told me.
There are just few familiar faces.
I see the prince in the box opposite"
did you telephone to Louise to-
day." Sophy asked.
John shook his head
mo. thought it better to leave her
alone until after tonight"
'You are going to the supper, of
ceurse?"
81 have been asked" John replied,
a little doubtfully. 81 don't quite know
| want to. Is it being given
by the prince or by the management"
''The management" Sophy assured
him. 'Do you come and take me! It's
going to be rather fun"
The curtain went up upon the Sec
)nd act. John, from the shadows of
he box. listened attentively. The
subject was not a particularly new
,ne, but the writing was brilliant.
There was the old Marquis de Guy"
| roue, degenerate, but still over
bearing and full of personality, from
whose lips came some of Graillot's
most brilliant sayings; Louise, his
wife; and Faraday, a friend of the old
and obviously the intended
over of his wife.
II don't see anything so terrible In
his" John remarked, as the crutain
vent down once more and thunders
# applause greeted some wonderful
ines of Graillot's.
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JOHN HEARS MYSTERIOUS PHRASES WHICH TROUBLE
HIM WITH GRAVE DOUBTS ABOUT L0UIsE-AT TIMES
HE WISHES HE WERE BACK IN THE HILLS.

synopsisLous Maurel famous actress making motor tour of
Cumberland district Before
had
Gaot
playwright Sophy ghthearted
in
rivals
John sending
to
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The mystery about the life Of
Louise further troubles John
and he sets forth to get the ex-
act truth, no matter how tragic
for him II may be.
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(TO BE CONTUNUED.l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-06
MRS. MARY KEIGHLER
DEAD IN BALTIMORE
Cousin of Former Ambassador Henry
White Is Buried in Monu-
mental City.

Mrs. Mary Williams White keighler
widow of Samuel A. Keighler and for
some years a resident of this city, died
at the residence of her sister. Mrs Ada
Campbell White Cole. in Baltimore. We'd
nesday. Mrs. Keighler was a sister OF
Mrs. Daniel Smith Gordon and a cousin
Of Henry White. former ambassador to
France, and Marquise LAMA, all of this
city
Funeral services were held in Baltimore
Friday afternoon Interment took place
there.
Mrs. Keighler was a great granddaugh-
ter of both Gen. Otto H. Williams of revo-
lutionary war fame and of William Pink
ney. noted orator and dipolmat of that
period. Her uncle was William Pinkney
Whyte. known as the grand old man
of Maryland. and her father. Rev. John
Campbell White of Baltimore and New
York.
Three children survive MRS. Keighler
Mrs. NJ. w. K. Poore and Mrs. Agnes X.
Krieger of California land John Campbell
keighler of Providence r. l.. and two
grandchildren. Miss Agnes Krieger of
California and Mrs. Oliver Hazard Perry
Champlin, jr., of Buffalo. N. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-06
OBSERVES S0TH BIRTHDAY.
Leopold Richold Receives Many
Congratulations on Anniversary.

Leopold Richold. former shoe dealer
and now engaged in the real estate
business, was the recipient of many
gifts and congratulations Friday at a
family gathering at his residence. the
Airyview apartment. upon the occa-
sion of his eightieth birthday ami
versary. Although four score years
old. Mr.. Richold is in the best of
health and is actively engaged in
business every day.
Mr. Richold was born in Germany,
but came to this country fifty-seven
years ago, settling in Baltimore. Five
years later he came to Washington
and has lived here since. For many
years he conducted shoe store on
Pennsylvania avenue between Al. and
9th streets northwest. He is mem
Der of the Association of Oldest In
habitants. of the District. National
Lodge No. Il. F. A. A. NJ, and char
ter member of the Washington He
brew Congregation.
Mr.. Richold has four children. They
are Ferd and \. L. Richold Of New
York city, Sol Richold of Burlington.
Vt, and Mrs. Ernestine Baumgarten-
wife of Lee Baumgarten, president of
the United Hebrew Charities of Wash
ington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-06
LEWIS D. ROUZER DIES.
Business Man Who Was Long time
Resident Of Washington.

Lewis D. Rouzer of the firm of L. D
Rouzer & Son. resident of this city
for many years. died Wednesday. Flu
neral services were held Friday at the
residence of his son, William G. Rou-
ger, 420 K street northwest, Rev. H. H
Ranck of the Grace Reformed Church
officiating. IEterment was in Rock
Creek cemetery.
Mr.. Rouzer was born in Frederick
county, Md, in 1s49. He came here
about thirty-two years ago and had
been engaged in the wholesale and
retail grain business all of this period
although ill health caused his retire
ment from active business about two
years ago. Mr.. Rouzer had been a
member of the Grace Reformed Church
for twenty-five years. He was q
brother of the late George w. Rouzer
long a prominent newspaperman OF
this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-06

assistant district attorney OF Pittsburgh.
as special deputy attorney general for all
cases growing out OF the petition to
liquidate the company. 1t was also an
nounced tonight that at the court hearing
Monday on the liquidation petition. re-
quest would be made that Insurance Com
missioner O'Neil be appointed receiver.
A movement to rehabilitate the COM
pany was launched at meeting dur
ing the day, which was attended by
representatives of the minority stock
holders, of the agents of the company
and Of the $1,000 policyholders. carry
ing approximately $11s.ooo.ooo worth
Of insurance in the company. Four
officials Of the company and former d.
rectors. including James H. Mahan,
secretary, and H. s. Sutphen. vice
president. Joined with the minority
stockholders and policyholders IN de-
nouncing the former directors in a set
of resolutions and in promising aid to
the state insurance department In
Strengthening out the company's at
fairs,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-06
Signal Corps Needs Operators.

"The government needs telegraph
operators for it's Signal Corps. 1t is
almost impossible to take them from
the present railroad and commercial
telegraph forces without seriously in
terfering with vital communications.
1t is necessary, therefore. that as rap
idly as possible many hundreds OF
Young men and women be trained for
this work.
Amateur wireless operators are espe-
cially desired The Western Union Tel
egraph Company has placed it's facili-
ties at the disposal of the government
TO train the young men and young
women
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-06
TO IMPROVE NORFOLK HARBoR
House Committee Completes River
Measure Carrying SIC, 1893, 900.

A rivers and harbors bill carrying
provision for many waterway improve
ments in the interest Of national de-
Tense was agreed upon yesterday by
the rivers and harbors committee OF
the House. The bill totals s26,ss3'ooo
and probably will be taken up In the
House this week for quick action. A
minority report is expected from Rep
resentative F'rear of Wisconsin. re-
publican member of the committee
who will recommend much smaller
bill.
One of the important items is
5000, 900 for Norfolk harbor and chan
nels. The improvements contemplated
include a channel to Newport News
and also the widening of the channel
from the sea into the Norfolk navy
ward. For New York harbor $S30.000
is carried, the Improvement to be made
in the upper harbor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-06
THE SUNDAY STAR WASHINGTON D. c. MAY g. 1el7-pARr /
them to get liquor and they may keep

them to get liquor and they may keep
sober for all time"
One by one the court had discussed
the evils Of intemperance with the nine
prisoners. and each had given prom
ise. to refrain from the use of intox-
icants for a period of six months. II
was explained that failure to abstain
will mean a long period on the farm
at OccoQuan.
It is stated that there are fully 1000
persons on probation for intoxication.
Judge Mullowny said he believed IN
giving unfortunates an opportunity to
reform and do better, especially In
cases of first offenders. Most of those
who are placed on probation. he stated.
keep their word with the court and
are not returned for violation OF the
terms of their parole.