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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-19

A large number of Richmond sales
men were in the city during the past
week attending sessions OF the Bettey
Acquaintance Week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-19

Frank c. Parkinson, that popular
salesman with wingo. Elicit & Crump.
has been doing some big business in
the shoe line during the past week.
Frank is certainly there when it comes
to the leather line.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-19
Do You Read The Firing Line
Every Sunday?

Perhaps the very issue that you miss may contains
something of vital interest to information yonI
would be glad to Why be assured Of getting The
Vrgnian land the Firing Line) regularly by sending i'll
Your subscription
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-08-19

Bob Phelp. who represents Wingo
Elicit q Crump in Eastern Carolina
was in the city this week attending
the Better Acquaintance Week.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-02-22

to be hanged as badly as that he ought
to get what he's crying for and not
butt in on perfectly innocent mans
afternoon fox trot," was that Mr.. Buzz
Clendenning's wailing to all of the
company. Look the other way, Sue,
so as not to turn this muffin cold until
l get it buttered"
81 told my washwoman, who is
Mary's sister, that Mary ought to be
made to tell just what did happen, and
then it could all be arranged so that
the poor man could be saved to her.
think It is hard ON Mary to lose both
lovers" said that very intelligent Mil
dred Summers.
"They live just over beyond the back
gate. Suppose we all go and put it up
to the attractive Mary to speak up and
keep Buzz from the danger of over
work a second time" said a nice young
gentleman with what l considered a
great intelligence. but which caused
much laughter
And at that suggestion which caused
the much merriment that daredevil
within Roberta, marquise Of Gree and
Bye. again arose and commanded me
to attention.
Go, Robert Carruthers, and obtain
that paper of statement from that
Mary, so that your chief, that good
Governor Faulkner, does not work
in the night, which is for rest, and that
your beloved Buzz may not again have
to work in his afternoon, which is for
dancing. Go and find that Mary as
soon as this dinner is at an end"
And what was 1t possible for me to
do but TO answer the command Of the
daredevil person within me? All OF
which I Cd. l made excuse Of my
self on account Of lie which involved
my attendance on my uncle, the Cen
eral Robert, and departed after l had
had but one nice slide with the lovely
Sue, but had obtained a promise Of
one from Mile. Belle if l found it pos
sible to return by the hour Of 10
o'clock.
After many inquiries in small streets
was at last led to the home OF the
Mary Brown. All was dark within
the very small house, but upon the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-02-22
THE FENCE OR THE AMBULANCE?

Twas dangerous cliff, as they freely con-
fessed,
Though to walk near its crest is so pleas
ant.
But over its terrible edge there had slipped
A duke and full many peasant.
So the people said something would have to
be done,
But their prospects did not al all tally.
Some said, Put fence round the edge of
the cliff"
Some, AN ambulance down il the valley
But the cry for the ambulance carried the
For it spread through the neighboring
city;
fence may be useful or not, it is true,
But each was brim fun OF pity
For those who slipped over the dangerous
elf;
And the jewellers in highway and valley
Gave pound or gave pence, not to put up
fence,
But for an ambulance down in the valley.
For the cliff is all right if you're CAREFUL"
they said,
"And if folks even Slip or are dropping
1t isn't the slipping that hurts them so much
As the shock down below when they're
stopping!'
Then an old sage remarked, ITS a marvel
to me
That some people give far more attention
To repairing results than to stopping the
cause,
When they'd much better aim at preven-
ton.
Let us stop at its source all this mischief
cried he:
,, Come, neighborS and friends, let US rally.
If the clin we will fence we might almost
dispense,
With the ambulance down in the valley"
"Oh, he's fanatic, the others reJoined.
"Dispence with our ambulance? Never.
He'd dispense with all charities, too, if he
could;
But no. Wen protect them forever:
Aren't we picking folks up as fast as they
fall:
And shall this man dictate to US? Shall he?
Why should people of sense stop to put up
fence
While their ambulance works in the val
ley"
But a sensible few who are practical, too,
viii not bear with such nonsense much
longer,
IHey DelleNe tHaU prevention Is DetUef than
cure,
And their party will soon be the stronger.
Encourage them, then, with your purse,
voice and pen.
And while other philanthropists daily
They will scorn all pretense and put up
stout fence
On the cliff that hangs over the valley.
The fence of just fiscal system will
keep many from falling into the abyss
of undersigned poverty. Are you help
ing to build this?
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-02-22
BITTINGER.
90. . 9 slNns,N0as seass.s.as.ase 90

The change from extreme cold
weather to the mildest sort of February
weather, is very agreeable for those
who are not obliged to travel, but the
ones who travel find the roads very
muddy and heavy.
C. E. EIlithorp was marketing
produce in Homecoming last Saturday
and before he could return the snow
had melted and he was forced to make
the return trip in his sled without snow.
Attendance Officer B. H Wiley, of
Oakland, visited his home at this place
last Saturday and Sunday.
Perry II. Brosdwater, agent for
the Register Fertilizers, unloaded two
car loais of comercial fertilizer last
week which ne distributed among his
customers.
Miss Leonora Wiley and brother
Thomas made business trip to Grants
vile on Saturday.
Jacob Brenneman is slowly recover
ing from the effects of his recent fall
and will soon be about again.
The folks who were so very sure,
about six months ago. that President
Wilson would keep the country out of
war, are not now quite so sure about
II
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-02-22
Ito be Continued
EVANSVILLE.


Captain r. R. Sanner, principal of
the Grantsville schools, was seventy
five years old last Thursday, and the
other three teachers and all the pupils
planned surprise in his honor by send
ing to Cumberland florist for seventy
five carnations, one for each year of
his life. 1t is needless to say the vet.
eran pedagogue was delighted with the
token of esteem. And MoIlie Dorsey,
proprietress of the Casselman Hotel
where the Captain makes his home, not
to be outdone in showing honor to the
young old professor, killed several
plump chickens and gave one of her
famous chicken and waffle suppers in
honor of Captain and Mrs. Sanner, in
vitIng the other three teachers, Misses
Ruth Keller. Angela Getty and Marie
Conner, tc share the good things. 1t is
superfluous to add that everybody had
a mostienjoyable time. Here's wish
ing him seventy-fve more happy birth
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. P. Miller of the
Stone House farm entertained four of
the Lutheran Sunday school classes in
honor,of their son Harold's 10th birth
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-02-22
FORT HILL

We are having some severe weather
at this writing.
The school is progressing nicely under
the management of Miss Helen Tasker.
: Mrs. Nicholas Paugh, who fell on the
ice some time ago and broke her leg, is
improving.
Mr.. Stewart Paugh fell on the ice
last Sunday and bruised his face.
Mr.. John Broadwater, who was en-
ployed in the lumber camps of West
Virginia, had narrow escape in which
he fractured his leg and is now home
with his father.
Mr.. Joseph Murphy, who has been
working at the pulp mill, is now at
home with serious attack of the
measles.
Miss Helen Tasker was visiting home
folks last Saturday.
Mr.. Thompson Paugh, of Blooming
ton, was visiting his parents recently.
Mrs. Henry Paugh is sick at this
writing. We hope for her speedy re-
covery.
The small infant of MIR. and Mrs.
Charles Rounds died at its home last
Monday and funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. McCamic.
MIR. Ellis Boyer, of Frankville, was
business caller at J. A. Wits recently.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-02-22

steps, in the light from the moon and
also a street are, sat the person that
a man of whom | had asked guidance
said to be the woman whom | sought
She rested her head in her hands, as
had done that poor human in the cage
in that state prison, and from her
heard the sounds Of slow weeping.
what is it that shall say to her?'
l asked OF myself. And then sudden
L. something answered from within
me from tne same place that had aris-
en- that knowledge to spring IN be-
tween my Gouverneur Faulkner and
the bright knife l Lad not even seen.
That place is located in the heart of
Roberta, marquise of Cree and Bye
and not in that daredevil.
MARY Brown" | said to her, with
all of the gentleness in my voice that
was commanded by my sympathy for
her, IF a person were going to kill
with rope the man l loved l would
lay down my own life that he should
live. If you write one little paper to
say that he murdered in defense of
you the good Gouverneur Faulkner
will save him to you. Give to me that
paper"
Go away she moaned as she shook
her head and cried into her arms.
See, Mary: Here is the pencil AMI
the paper to write the words of life
for Timms to that Gouverneur Faux
ner," l said as l seated myself beside
her and extracted my notebook and
pencil from the pocket Of my overcoat
where l had placed them on leaving
my room as IS always best, I deemed,
for a secretary. There are Just two
things that are the duty of women
AIary-to bear men and to save them
Save yours now Mary. Much viii hap
pen, it may be. bat that Timms is a
good man and must live"
Il dasscnt He told me not to-
Timms did"
IF a knife was aimed at Timms
heart, would you not throw yourself
between him and its cut, Mary, even
though commanded by him not to so
save him?"
Yes"
'"The knife is aimed and here's the
paper by which you can throw your
person on that knife. Is 1t of such
moment that 1t cut into your own
heart, that you stand and let it give
death to him?"
Il give up! l give up, mister! l
can't let nobody murder him. Nobody
ever put it that way to me- Give he
that paper and let me git to him fer
Jest one minute tomorrow" .she made
answer to me as she seized the paper
and pencil and began to write with
the paper spread beside her upon the
step.
"Will that do, mister?" she asked
with anxiety. On that paper she had
written:
Hen Timms had locked me in the room
and was attacking me when Gabe broke IN
and got me away from him. He had to
bust his head with a hatiron to make him
let go of me. l am a good woman.
MARY BROWN.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-02-22
FOREWORD
"THE DAREDEVIL" isn't

liz OAhGOG IL ISL
J. just an ordinary story
of a girl who masquer-
AIDES in mans clothing. There
is a vital reason behind it all.
It isn't all a lark, though
comedy turks on the footsteps
of the stout hearted pretender;
an American father, a French
mother and quick sympathies
that link fatherland and moth
erland in love that braves very
real dangers for the safety Of
one and the honor of both. In
the story there is a most ire
sistible young man whose
name is Buzz and who lives up
to it. There is an irascible old
bachelor uncle, secretary Of
state to his excellency the gov
ernor of Harpeth, "the great
est gentleman in the world"
But, best of all, there is Ro-
berta, the daredevil" the
lovable heart of a mighty lika-
BILE story, You may be sure she
will captivate you, just as she
did those who knew her Gin
boots"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-02-22
Boycott "Spuds. "

Diplomatic relations with the 'spud'
have been severed by residents of
NorthYiew and the BONES and Stand
bury additions to Clarksburg. With po-
tatoes selling at $4.20 a bushel, the
irate consumers have signed a pledge
not to purchase any for 60 days.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-02-22


cot as he sobbed and buried his
head in his arms. II was always a
good man, and now T.
Don't say another word, Timms,"
interrupted my Gouverneur Faulkner
In a voice that was as gentle as that
father of state which he had said him
elf to be to Timms. Nobody will
know of this, for your sake. was
was batting you. l know what l want
to know now, and you'll not hang on
the 10th. The state will try you again
Call the superintendent, Robert"
Don't try nothing to hurt Mary,
governor Jest let me hang and l
won't never care what the poor hui
man began to plead.
"Ill look after Maryland you too,
Timms. I'll see to it that my Gou-
verneur Faulkner was answering the
trembling plea for his mercy when the
superintendent came in and unlocked
the cage.
Don't let him know of the-acci-
dent, youngster," whispered the Gou-
yerneur Faulkner to me, and in very
few minutes we were out of that pris-
on into the cherry car and whirling
with great rapidity down the country
road with its tall trees upon both sides
"Stop, Robert" commanded his ex-
cellency as we came under a large
group of very old trees which made a
thick shelter of tlreir green leaves as
they leaned together over the stone
wall. that bordered the side of the
road. Nov let me see just what did
happen to that arm which came be
tween poor Timms' sharpened case
knife and my life We are out Of sight
of the prison now. 1t would have all
been up with Timms if that attack
upon me had been discovered. Your
pluck will have saved Timms, if he's
saved, as well as your governor. Here
turn toward me and let me see that
arm" And as he spoke my Gouver-
neur Faulkner put his arm across my
shoulder and turned me toward him so
that he could put his right hand on
the sleeve of that cheviot bag in which
was a long slash from the knife and
which was now wet with my blood.
II very much fear my beloved brown
cheviot, which have worn only a few
times, is now dead, and how will 1 find
another for my needr l exclaimed
with great alarm when I saw that
that knife had thus devastated my
good clothing, of which I had not many
and for the procuring of which I was
many thousand miles from my good
friend and tailor in New York. If
sought another suit in the city of
Hayesville might there not be dangers
of discoveries in the adjustment there
of? rs it rot a vexation?" | asked as
the Governor Faulkner attempted to
push back that murdered sleeve from
2 forearm.
/ In the language Of my friend BUz2
you are one sport, Robert Shell Out
of that coat Immediately. l want to
see just how much Of scratch that is
and ! can't get the sleeve up hi@h
enough" commanded nay G3uverncu.
Faulkner. The tone Of his voice was
the same be had used to me In com
manding that | take his mail to his
nice lady stenographer, but his face
was very white, and his hand that he
laid upon the collar Of my coat for as
sisting me to lay It aside trembled
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-02-22
Card of Thanks.

We desire to thank our kind friends
and neighbors for their help and SYM
pathy during the sickness and death of
husband and father.
MRS. N. B. BROWNING & FAMILY.
Oakland, Feb. II, 1917.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-02-22
CHAPTER <.

To Bear Men and to Save Them.
"X DIDN'T go to hurt the young
gentleman nor you either, gov
ernor," said the man from the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-14
FLORENCE "a. o. NOTES.

Florence, S. c., July 10.-Mr, Wal
ter Teal, who has been in moor heo,th
~ ~ pish.een months, died at his home
III bovd Street, North Florence. on
jury sra, and was buried at Bantist
cemetery on July 4th.
nc was quite sensible of his
oea.h, ana the day before he died he
sent Tor his sisters, Mrs. Laura Nc.
Ciease' Mrs. Lucy Wilds, Mrs. Anna
hoDlnson, Mrs. Ida Aston, his wife
ana Mr. Abraham Merricks to tell
them goodbye. '0''
You need have no fear Of ruy slick.
ness KISS me. sisters" he said, ar
VIII VIII soon take my departure" Ho
died Christian. N'e
ror more than five years he was
en'pioyed by Mr.. Jas McCown, and
i've" we'll at home. During his III.
ness NJ. GcCown spared 10 oaIns IN
supplying his needs, such as nourish.
h'ent ana visiting him, etc.
inc doctor asked that arro,ro
ment be made for him to sleon On
the porch. This, Mr.. McCown ot-
tehded to. For this his wife omd
sisters feel grateful to him. and borol
ny return thanks to him and tboir
irlends generally for services ron
uerea during the illness of their
husband and brother. 'i'o''
Mr. w. II. Burnett, Grand Conn.
seiior; Mr.. Joe Richardson, Cha,rman
~ ~ inc SICK Committee; Mr.. A n
n a, chaplain, of The Sons and
n,aognters of Jacob passed through
Tue clty recently en- route from T,atto
.. o. their home, to Lumber. s q
20 the thanksgiving services of tho
tion. ~" 'he oe!ega-
mr.. and Mrs. John Hamilton 20
nllion' passed through the civ ro-
Gently EN- route to Palmetto Mo
year. oii'e
mr.. Elijah Jenkins, fireman on sho
a. u IL. railroad, after an illness of
to say. We arc siad
Miss Amelia Williamson. Of Harris
vile, S. c., passed through tho o,t,r
eli route TO Effingham, S. G..
mr.. and Mrs. Phillip Richardson
or towards, have returned home of'
ter visiting In Sumter, S. G, "
MRS. Il. M. Pringle, of Pamn,ico
.. ~ passed through the city re-.
Gently returning from Sumter.
Mr. w. M. Smalls spent a few DAVIS
IN the city recently, having had m
auto breakdown. He returned to his
nome al Charleston during the week
Respectfully,
e. B. WEBSTER.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-14

Mr.. Furnell Burgess left tho city
Cor WinstonrSalem, N. c., where ne
will spend the summer.
Rev. James II. Burks, of Braddock,
Pa, was called to this city early Fri.
day to preach the funeral of deyout
member Of the High Street Baptist
Church, Mrs. Jennie Brooks, of Wells
Avenue. lie will attend the jubilee
at Lynchburg, Va. The Doctor looks
we'll.
The Tag Day for the benefit of tho
High Street Church was q success,
realizing $57.56.
MIR. Luke l.. Holloman, who has
been in Atlantic City the past three
months, returned to the city this
week on account of his health. He
and his family reside OH 10th Ave-
nue., N. w.
Mrs. Mary Moore, of 2O1 Wells
Avenue, N. W., Is able to return to
her home, after spending ten days
at the Jefferson Hospital.
The colored women organized for
the food administration for our ma
ton Sunday afternoon at the First
baptist Church, Miss Eugenia NJ.
laylor was appointed as chairman
1cr Roanoke. So this city will be
well cared for by Miss Taylor.
AL the Hampton Green and Riley
team. Chas Anderson and Kirkpat.
flick Bowman In vaudeville, and thew
are very good. The picturc features
are good. Monday-~Marian Sias in
The American Girl" and two reels
OF western and jungle features.
Iuesday-Helen Gibson In "Railroad
sensation Stories." Horn and Hud
comedy: also two.reel drama
Wednesday-Pearl White IN "pe,rI
OF the Army"-two-reel drama. Thura.
day-"Mystery of the Double Cross, {"
tathe News, Colored, all stars. Fri.
aay-Helen Holmes in Railroad
Hoaders." and Mutual Weekly. Sal.
urday--" U. S. Defenders" series of
preparedness pictures, showing the
making and maintaining of soldiers
ana sailors and equipments.
Mr. G. Tiffany Toliver was called
70 washington, ID. c., Saturday on
business by tie S. H. Dudley Book.
ing Company. Mr.. Toliyer win seo
mat Roanoke will get nothing but
the best Of shows.
Mrs. Rachel e. Hath Is able 70 he
out out after a fall she had about the
50th or julie while walking on North
Henry Street. She stepped on a
banana peel.
MIS-. Virginia Andrews is vlsitine
her mother at Lebanon, Va. She
Will be away two weeks,
Burrell Memorial Hospital-N1r.
Sulla BOOKER, Mrs. Zetta Henderson
Mrs: Caste Thaxton, Mr.. Albert
Barksdale, Mr.. George Saunders, Mr.
James Squalls
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tho first four pews fronting altar
were made the boundary OF the con.
ference.
On motion Of z. e. Get-About, Rev.
Little Bit was elected conference
messenger.
The following distinguished per-
sons were introduced: Sister ID. w.
Baker, ~. j Beckett, Henry Upshur
and Sister James. The following
brothers were also introduced: S. S.
Hyslop, r. S. Willis, b. G. Gibbs, O..
5. Hopkins, M. l.. Carpenter.
The sermon by. Sister Laura Ssady
was very interesting; subject, "a
Mind TO Build" also the paper by
Mrs. A. e. Radolph; subject, Higher
Ideals"
Doxology, benediction, by Rev. Get
out.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-14
PETERSBURG NOTES

nashville, Va.-The forty.ninth'
session OF Puga Sound Conference of
the A.. M. e. Church was called to
order at 1880 p. NJ. June 81, by the
PRESIDING Bishop, Rt. Rev. Peabody,
Il. T., hymn No. 295, and PRAYER nv
teV. I. d. Shorty. Scripture reading,
rev. +. E. Meek, 31st chapter of Nun.
Ders' after which hymn Cali Hail the
Power of Jesus Name" was sung,
leu by Elder Shorty, M. v. IT.
The roll was called. Twenty-four
travelling ministers and two super-
annuates were present. On motion
or Rev Dunbill, r. W., Rev. Loyelace
was elected secretary Of the confer
once, with authority to choose the
assistants; Rev. Meek, recording sec.
rotary; Rev. Shorty, b. A., statis-
tician.
On motion Of Rev. Turkey Scratch
Qunbill, the following marshals were
elected: Rev. Good Luck Guess Me,
chief; Rev. Do Good, assistant
On motion of Rev. Portland, w. D.,
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