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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30
T. y. 4. Convention.

The twenty-six'h annual convention
of tho Virginia Division OF the Trav
elars Protective Association Of Nir-
Hinia will be called to order in tho
Academy Of Music in this city at ]
o'clock Friday morning Rev. f. r.
cambridge, Of ST Paurs Episcopal. will
open the meeting with aver. Mayor
Robert Gillian will deliver the adj
dress OF welcome. and tho response
thereto vii be made by {. $. Johnson.
presiden, of the division. 4 large at
tendance Of delegates is expected. and
Post {. OF this city. has made all ar
arrangements TO give tho visitors cor
dial reception. ON Friday night
banquet will be given at the Hotel
Petersburg. The convention will be
I'm session until Saturday afternoon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30
QUITS FIGHT IN DESPAIR
Frederick County Nun kills Hinsclf
Rather Than Battle Poor Health
md High Prices.
Especial to The Times-Dispa,c

WINCHESTER, VA. April %
Broken in health and frctting because
OF inability, as he said in note, TO
mako ends meet in the face of high
prices. Joseph Franks, member Of a
weil-known Frederick County family
and former national suardsman. COM
mittcd suicide by hanging I'm his apart
mcnts here to-day. The deed was COM
mitted shortly after he had sent his
mother To the home Of relatives in the
country.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30
GIFT FROM EARL DODGE
He Will Build nj Own Expense Three
Steel Airplnnc InnEars for
Government.
Try Associated Press.1

NEW YORK. April 29.--The Aero
Club Of America announced o-day that
w. Earl Dodge, OF this city. who has
been conducting at his own expense
aviation camps for college men ut New
port. II. L., and Jacksonville. Fla, has
offered to build three steel airplane
hangars at any OF the naval aviation
stations the government may select
Rear-Admiral Usher accepted the or
fer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30
School ncdIcntinn

The West Street Presbyterian Sun
day school was dedicated this after
noon with appropriate ceremonies. Rev
Frank NJ Allen. pastor Of a group Of
churches in Amelia and Dinwiddie
Counties. delivered the address. Tho
school is conducted in the afternoon
and has large and increasing en-
rollmeni.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30
At the Movies To-Day

COI.OSIAI.-Mnbcl ':nlinferrO. In
~ MrHdaicpc of the Hiils." md
Ford sterling. In "pinchcd I'm tho
Finish"
ISIS-Wiliinm s. Hart, In "rhe
Desert Man."
Observation-Disclosures Surntt, I'm "rhe
Victim"
BIJoU-Mnrgucritc Clark, In .'rhe
Valentine Girl"
Observation-Disclosures Ford. in tvrrnil
OF Hate" and Grace Cupard, In
eighth episode of "rhc Purple
Mask"
YICT0R-tinru Kimbnll Young, In
'Fhe Common Law"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30
BIG PRODUCER Or
MlCH-NEEDED HAY

Virginia was also a big producer Of
hay. which is an important crop in time
OF war, when thousands OF horses and
animate Tor army purposes must be
fed The value OF this crop in Viz
GINA last year was slj.lS4, 900. or more
than double that Of North Carolina.
which ranks second i'm this section.
Figures Tor the five States follows:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30
Found Dead In He'd.

Marsha Jackson. an elderly and
well-known colored man, Was found
dead in bed this morning at his home
in Golfers Alley. where he lived
alone
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30

In the production OF corn. Virginia
took second place in its section lead
ing North Carolina by a small margin.
Georgia was leader OF the section in
this important product. The figures
follow:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30
HUNGARY Is PROMISED
IMPORTANT REFORMS
Emperor Charles Assures Present Gov
crnmcnt Of His Confidence
md Support.

AMSTERDAM. April .? (via I.ondon).
important political reforms are to bc
introduced i'm hungary, according to
adviccS received here from budapest.
The Hungarian government Is reported
to have announced it's intention to
introduce bills to expand democratic
electoral reforms" and to facilitate
acquisition of land by all classes of
the population"
Emperor Charles, in letter to Pre-.
mcr Tisza. of Hungary. says that, af-
ter receiving I'm audience leaders OF a II
the hungarian parties. he secs no rca-
son why the present Cabinet should
resign. The Emperor assures tho pres
cnt government Of his confidence and
support. as he did last week in the
case OF the Austrian government
vienna dispatch says that a
Reichrat committee has approved
unanimously tho issue shortly OF a
war loan-the sixth.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30

Fourth place is the best Virginia
could draw in the production of oats.
Georgia leads the section. with South
Carolina second and North Carolina
third. The figures follow:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30

by Die margin. In ten years Nir-
GINA has increased its production Of
wheat by almost 100 per cent. North
Carolina follows Virginia among the
South ATLANTIC states in the production
of wheat The figures for 1906 and
1915 follows:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30
VIRGINIA COMING BACK
IN FOOD PRODUCTION
It's Great Acreage of Tobacco Old
Dominion Leads All in It's Division in
Production of Wheat
Tobacco Production in Southern States
Production of Wheat.

With the world facing a possible
food shortage. Virginia has the faciii-
ties for producing an immense quaint
~ or staples. Year by year tho Old
Dominion has steadily pushed to the
fore. increasing It's crops by leaps and
bounds This State can be depend
cd upon this year further TO increase
II crop production to help meet tho
emergency.
Not alone will Virginia be of great
help In the crisis. but it's sister States
in the South Atlantic group Will be
big factor in lettering the food con-
ditions. All five OF the States have
vast acreage Of uncultivatcd ground
however. which must be farmed to
bring them UP TO the ranks OF the
Middle West. The farmers are kcenly
alert TO the possibilities and a com
parison In crops for a period OF ten
years shows gratifying increase in
each OF the States.
Nirginia's largest crop is tobacco
The acreage in this important product
was $4,000. 1t Is probable that a
considerable part OF this acreage will
he turned over this year to food pro-
ducts. The value OF the crop. accord
ing TO the most available figures. was
*l44,375,o00. North Carolina bettcred
this mark, with s19s,iOo. 900. ranking
second to Kentucky as the greatest to-
bacco raising State in the country.
NORTH CAROLINA LEADS
IN FARM PRODUCTS
North Carolina also had the honor
OF leading the country IN the produc-
ton of farm products. with New York
second and Virginia close third. The
Old North State was also one Of the
leading producers of cotton. Nirginia's
crop Of that important staple was low
in comparison with its sister States.
1t was the leader however, in the
production of peanuts and peanut pro-
ducts.
The Old Dominion was one Of the
biggest producers OF wheat in the East
With 16.s00.oo0 bushels last year this
State lead the others In lis division
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-30

The fifth Austrian war loan was
1oatcd only a short time ago An off,
cial announcement Of the total sub
scribed-about Sl.25o.0O0. 00o-was made
In Vienna on April I.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02
THE STORY OF 4 TINY SPARK

gaze returned 10 the hat Then he
started \ thin blue line of smoke
was rising from its crown. And at
the same instant he noted with alarm
and ChagTin that a small brown OBJ
ject lay upon this cigar stump.
HatIess and coatless. he dashed in
10 the corridor and ran down the
stairs. Darling along the corridor
leading to her office, he opened the
door and burst i'm. II was empty,
lie leaped for the hat. smothered
the smoldering brim with his bare
hand, then held il aloft and regard
ed il ruefully. 10 was ruined-and
by his own carelessness
Tom peered about the office and
noted its meager equipment albeit
bearing unmistakable traces OF a
feminine touch Miss Penwood
could not be far away. for. besides
the SCARED hat. her coat rested on
a tree i'm the corner. ON a ledge be-
side the desk a Aote read. Back in
twenty minutes" How long would
that be- over five minutes must
have elapsed since she had left
He was in a quandary What
should he do. wait for her return TO
explain, or bolt? He looked again
II the desk and took into his hands
the photo OF a sweet-looking mother
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02

But. sir" she protested. I'm
afraid that's impossible. Ladies'
hats are not always alike. 4"
Please" he painted. impatiently,
don't waste time. This is urgent.
Look over your stock and duplicate
it, if you can; but do il quick"
The proprietress, accumtomed 10
the myriad peculiarities OF women
patrons. merely smiled. took the hat
and disappeared in an inner room.
The longer he waited the more he
fumed His watch in his hand. he
paced up and down the room. in
wardly cursing the woman for her
hardness. Finally. she appeared,
bearing a hat nearly similar 10 the
other. and he sprang towards her
This hat" she explained. is
slightly different. but it's the same
quality, and really cheap at SIG. If
youH leave il here a day I'll fix
But Tom thrust some bills into her
hand. grabbed the hat and without
ceremony made for the door. The
woman starred after him. open
mouthed then regained her speech.
Where shall I send the other 90
she asked, as he started through the
door
Keep it," ne sang out over his
shoulder, and left her dumbly as
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02

founded. Back he tore to the Cen
fury building and up 10 Miss Pen
woods Office AS he opened the door
he stopped aghast, for she was-in,
At the sound of his footsteps she
rose and came toward him, then
stopped and stared at the hat.
Your hat" he blurted. forcing a
feeble smile. 'I-er-I'- He
paused abruptly, for her keen, pref
" eyes were turned full upon him.
while her face plainly showed the
suspicion she felt. The idea. Did
this man think he could use such a
thin ruse TO get acquainted?
Give il 10 me-" she commanded
coldly. and as his lips moved with
out a sound he handed her the hat.
and she turned her back upon him.
Then she wheeled around and faced
him. holding out the hat 10 him.
This is not mine" she exclaimed
angrily. but il looks like it" Her
eyes glanced about the Office then
back to him. why, mine has
Il know it. he interrupted hastily
Yours is gone. I-er-tOok il. r.
The idea" she broke in. her
eyes flashing darkly. III trouble
YOU 10 return it-by messenger" she
added, significantly.
"But-er-I ruined it," he gasped.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02

Tom had seen the owner. and she
had seen him. Day i'm and day out
he caught glimpses of Ethel Pen
woods fair face and slender figure
as she moved about i'm her tiny office
and then. one day. when an errand
called him 20 another part OF the
building. he had learned that she
too. was a public stenographer and
multigrapher. and therefore one Of
his competitors. Yet. all Of his
Vaccinations TO secure an introduc-
ton fell through. She. unlike him was
unuse 10 the business world and its
battles and disappointments. and
held aIoof from him just because he
was a competitor SO. when he
smiled a pleasant, impersonal smile
at her across the court one day-as
impersonal as a big. very human
young man can muster al the sight
OF a very pretty girl. she had re-
pulsed him with a very vigorous
scowl But this whetted his appe-
tite all the more keenly.
Then "a client entered his office.
and Tom. resignedly tossing his
cigar stump out OF the window. for "a
brief interval gave his attention 10
business
When the client left Tom settled
himself again at the window. and his
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02

A slow. lazy pun Of air. a hot wave
more deadly than no breeze at all.
beat down through the inner court
OF the mammoth Century building.
and wilted the linen or its tenants
and warped their tempers. The
thoughts OF many a man. and many
q woman. who sat at their desks and
looked out upon the drab walls Of
the inner. narrow court turned 10
envy OF their absent fellow workers,
who seemingly had heard the wins
per OF Providence and foresightedly
picked out this. the hottest spell OF
the city weather. for the brief siesta
I'm the open country or az the sea-
shore.
And thoughts left 20 run wild. dur
ing an enforced lull iu the routine of
business. sometimes turn Co appar-
ent trines. and what engaged Tom
Masterson's eyes. as he lazily rolled
IN his chair 40 a window. a9sently
puning at the remains OF a cigar.
was a girls hat resting on a desk
two floors below. across the court
How like its owner was its appear
ance. pretty. dainty. a mere shadowy
succession OF friIls. bat with an the
refinement Of quality
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02
By Archey Cameron NeW

the hat. II wrong, well, 7 don't
know what III do"
Ethel PenWoOd looked az HIM
long and seriously. He was more
handsome now I'm his boyish distress
than ever and the maternal instinct
was strong in her. so she smiled in
diligently.
Very well. YOU may call and ask
mother about IL tonight" and as he
Jelightedly put out his right hand
she gave him a brief clasp. then, in
wild confusion. he bolted.
It was just a little spark that
brought them together. and a month
later in charming intimacy. thev
were discussing II for tho thousandth
time. as she cuddled contentedly oe-
side him on a wide. soft divan in her
parlor
Just a little spark. dear" be
whispered. holding her hand the
tighter. "but the hat wasn't where .
started II was here"-and ne held
her hand over his heart-"and lt has
burned and burned until like the
hat. it-well, It's not the same as the
old one made good on the other.
viii YOU help out on this"
And the last sibilant murmur %
her whispered yes" was smothered
by his eager lips
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02

You see. Miss Penwood. I was sit
ting in my window up there. and a
client came in. and I threw my
cigar out the window and it lit on
your hat and-burned il. came
down 10 apologize. but you weren't
here, so / thought I'd get you a new
one before you discovered the loss.
And there IL is"
a puzzled look came into her eyes.
You went and bought-this" she
queried. and it was hard 20 hold
back a smile. But when? And
where"
Just now" he answered, his face
very red. II tried 20 match your
other hat I'm sorry. Miss Pen
wood, deed l am"
But" she persisted. and tao lit
tie lines came into play about her
sweet mouth. why did you replace
il? Ia never known who did TT
You could have gotten away with il
easily"
Miss PenwoOd," came the chOck-
ed retort. that wouldn't have been
fair. / meant no offense. really
didn't" He glanced about the Of
fee wildly. then sprang 10 the desk
and took the photo into his hands.
See here I'll leave it 70 your
mother II she says I'm right. keep
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02

~ woman. Mrs. Penwood, no doubt
her mother Then he took the hat
i'm his hands again.
Pretty thing" he reflected aloud
What a shame 10 ruin it, Maybe
she can't afford many Of these. And
! ruined it,
For another instant he looked at
the hat darted another glance at the
note on the ledge. and bolted from
the office. the hat in his hand. Down
the corridor he raced 10 the eleva-
tor and jumped into the first car
downwards. Oblivious 10 the ill
concealed grins and smirks of the
elevator conductor and. later. the
small group OF men i'm front Of the
building. this hatless. coatless man.
anxiety written large on his fea-
lures. turned the corner on run.
Down another block he hurried. half
running. half walking. until he
reached a store whose windows he
had noted before. and into this es-
adjustment he now entered. breath
lessly holding the hat before him.
10 large pompous woman, who APP
preached smilingly
This hat" he painted. i've ruin
eel H. I want another-just like il.
Quick"
The woman smiled.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02

Yes. I'll stay Mrs. Ford. Don't
you worry"
And Rose supplemented, ~ gu
may as well turn out the .iahts.
mamma. They seem to hart my
eyes"
"All right If / should happen to
go to sleep and our papa doesn't
come, don't sit up too late. You'd
better get your sweater. It's blow
ing up cooler"
Yes, I will if I need it, mamma"
Wei. good night"
Good night"
The lights went off and there was
quiet. ecstatic peace. Now the
moon traced hligree leaves on Roses
fair cheek through the vines. In her
white dress she looked like some
dainty. elusive fairy, ethereal. a
creature conjured of moonlight and
dreams. Bert wondered if he could
possibly awake To test reality,
he lighted a cigaret.
Nice, isn't it?" he remarked.
What"
Just to be here" lie had
thought of casually, quite accident
ally, laying a hand on hers as it lay
beside him in the darkness, but he
lost courage
Say. Rose. do you want TO go to
the Stepamore club picnic?" he
supplemented instead.
I'm going"
Excuse me-"
That's all right. Thanks for
asking me anyway"
Il thought there was plenty of
time-twO weeks"
Il promised a week ago"
My, somebody was in a hurry"
"Oh, 1 don't know. I've often
been asked to things three weeks
ahead"
We'll. here's hoping then How
about the boat excursion on the
10th.
That's three weeks. Think you'd be
allowed?"
i've been asked to that. too"
Thunder" Bertie's tone threat
ened storm
"M-hum"
II hadn't an idea there were SO
many worshippers at your shrine"
That's not polite. Besides there
! count. I'm going with the same per
/ son 10 both, if that's what you're dy-
| ing to find out"
I 'That-that Dixon, III bet jtt-
lney''
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02
By Darlington Phillips

to him than all the other girl IN
the world put together.
The night before the assembly he
took supper with his sister, who
preached the subject OF the dance.
do YOU know that Cynthia
Thompson hasn't been invited?" she
asked.
How is that?"
4 couldn't say: Il just happened
that way. Maybe she'd go with you
II you should ask her"
Maybe she would" Hal man
ifested but little enthusiasm. but his
sister. anxious 10 do a good turn 10
Cynthia, ventured a suggestion.
why don't you call her up?" she
asked
For a moment Hal hesitated. He
realized that he was doing nobody
any good BY moping around-that Il
would probably be a wise thing 20
invite Cynthia. He arose from the
table doubtfully.
Maybe / will" he said. Gym
thia's a good sport. and she'll IN
derstand why I'm 30 late"
He went 10 the telephone and
called the Thompson home. But the
line was busy. And then. while he
waited before trying again. his
brother-in law opened the victrola
and played the record Forgotten"
When the last notes had died
away. Hal turned 10 the 'phons
again. But the number he called
was "Alountville 400 r" Wheu
Madeline who had answered the call,
recovered from her surprise. he in
formed her gently but frmly that
ne had decided that he didn't want
to GO 20 the assem- bly, ball without
her. and so he wasn't going at all
I'm coming up 10 Mountville In
stead" he continued. ct can get
the o'clock train Friday and reach
there at $50. And then want &C
ask you a question"
But he didn't tell her what the
question was until he had climbed
down from the rickety stage and
had seen the light OF welcome IN
her eyes.
And then. after she had answered
in the affirmative. he made his way
hesitatingly into the dining-room
and stated his case tefOre her
father. And Mr. Gilman. honest
farmer that he was. looked fairly
into Halls ewes. and was satisfied.
81 never thought that Madeline
would marry anyone but a farmer"
he said. with a twinkle ia mis- eve.
'-But 7 guess that you'u do"
So Hal went back 20 the parl0r
10 tell Madeline the verdict, and a
| few minutes later. the strains o.
Forgotten" aoated out 20 the din
/ ing room.
Copyright. 1910
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02

Annette looked up at the big
house anxiOusly. Not a sign of life
was visible anywhere, and the big
shutters closed tightly over the
windows needed no letters on their
wooden backs TO proclaim that the
place was closed for the summer.
The broad pOrches were devoid Of
furniture ana rugs, everywhere the
place mad deserted discouragirS
look that brought the tears to her
eyes.
"Oh. it's mean-just too mean, 3"
she said with quivering lips. Il
wrote TO Aunt Laura that I'd be
home instead OF going TO jeans.
wonder what's happened Do you
suppose she didn't get my letter? OF
course that must be il, cOmfOrted
little by the thought. she took
it for granted Ia go TO Jean Ash
tons from school, and she's writ
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02

was willing TO admit. But before
committing himself he had wanted
10 see her in another environment,
beside the girl he had grown up
with. And it occurred 10 him sud
IDENTIFY that perhaps she wouldn't
quite measure UP to the standard in
Ridegfield. Rather ashamed at the
thought, he arose to his feet
I'm sorry you won't come" he
said. Il was hoping that you'd
change your mind the last minute. "
NO" she answered. i've
thought it all out"
DO you mind singing just once
before 1 leave for home"
"Of course not"
They made their way together 20
the cosy house on the top of the
hill After she had seated herself
at the piano Madeline looked up in
quiringly.
What shall I sing?" she asked.
Forgotten"
Hal thrilled just bit as the words
of what they had designated their
song broke softly from the girls
lips.
IF counting each moment OF
longing
Till the time when I see YOU again.
If this be forgetting. you're right
dear,
And ! have forgotten you then"
When the last notes died away
Hal looked directly at the girl be
side him.
I'll never forget YOU" he said
rather huskily.
For the next two weeks il seemed
as If he couldn't forget her for a
single minute. RidgeheId appeared
to nave lost it's charm The Friday
night dances at the country club
were soulless affairs. Even the
presence Of a country-famed orches-
tar failed TO arouse his enthusiasm
The girls whom he had once con-
sidered good sports" failed 10 amuse
him Fully intending 70 ask one OF
them TO accompany him 10 the as
sembly ball, he could not decide
which one Of the many 10 invite
Hcit was olli9 ollt INNS NAi41A Al
terested him. and that was the let
ter which came twice a week from
MOuntville.
He formed the habit Of dropping
over TO his married sisters of an
evening and playing the victrola. on
his very first visit ne discovered the
record Forgotten II brought
hack 10 him with startling z-ivfduess
the last few minutes he had spent
with Madeline. the rich fuliness OF
her voice, the stray wisp Of her
chestnut hair. the light i'm her eyes
when she said goodbye. lie realized
suddenly that Madeline meant more
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02

oriental russ in these parts"
Mrs Mapes had heard the tale Ct
the student working his way
through college so often that there
must have been something unusual
= earnest about Dustin'a appear
ance TO have Uadde him rouse her
sympathics as he did. For in
jamestown was located the state
college. and self-supporting. in
dustrious, ambitious students were
as usual there as rich mems sons
were unusual.
You wanted 10 enter this year 49,
she asked. feeling OF the silky fine
ness of the rugs before her
Yes. yes" ne faltered. II am a
little older than the average fresh
man--but YOU see ] am alone IN the
world, genuine vesetabIe dyes all
the way through" he continued
more slibly in his praise of the
orientals than in his bits Of auto
biography.
Il can let you have the large one
for "a hundred dolldrs-juet what it
would cost at wholesale That
smaller one could 60 at fifty. I'll
give YOU the lot for $500"
Mrs. AIapes tried 10 conceal the
look that must have indicated her
despair even at the thought OF
possessing that much ready money.
Then the inspiration flashed
through her mind. She gave a
startled look at her daughter
Ida was Il then and just begin