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aInry Marble mt Lyric.

Mary Marble ut Lyric.
Jolly Mary Marble, former star of
the Jake Wells Musical Comedy
stock Company. when that orgunI-
cation had it's permanent home at
the old Hijou Theater, returns today
as O. vaudeville star. With her COM
Hany. Our Mary" Will headline the
new bill ut the Lyric today. tomorrow
ana Saturday
For Il year Mary Marble has been
rusticating in Southern California.
While there an acquaintance with
Maudc Fulton ripencd into q friend
ship which developed into q business
association and now Miss Marble Is
not only playing n sketch by Miss
Fulton. but is playing 1t under her
direction.
Sam chip and Mary Marble were
decided favorites in vaudeville After
Chip's death. Miss Marble retired
temporarily. and her return to the
two-aday, is decidedly pleasing
announcement. few OF the We
hicles that brought Miss Marble into
Eden" The Clock Shop" and THE
| and OF Dykes" Previous to enter
ing vaudeville. however, Miss Marble
starred in musical comedy.
The little play she has written for
Miss Marble is called. "FIer Home
Town" IT is story OF the stage;
of a young woman who gave up her
home life for career. 1t Is well
written and well acted. 1t is full of
surprises and novel situations.
Comedy predominatcs, but there Is
an occasional note OF pathos and
sentiment.
ON the same bill will be Mcconnell
| and West, singing. dancing and
comedy duo; Joseph Rogan. the gol-
| den voiced Irish tenor; Lane and
Harper, who have n hilariously funny
skit, and tho EorGeously staged
animal spectacle, "Adonis and His
Dos"
New and reasonable motion pic
lures augment the vaudeville at
fractions.
"E,npcror Jones'" Conics To Academy.
Eugene G. O'Ncill's remarkable
drama "The Emperor Jones" with
the Provincetown, Players. starring
Charles S. Gilpin in the title role.
under direction of Adolph Klauber,
comes to the Academy of Music
opening Monday. matinee. So much
has been written about this Offering
that the announcement is regarded
| with interest The production and
seen at the Princess Theater, New
York. aud In Chicago. Acting like
Gilpin's. II Is said. may he seen only
| once in decade. and the role of
Brutus Jones, eX-Pullman porter,
who made himself Emperor Of u
West Indies Island. could have been
| played by no other. The Province
| town Players support .Gilpin to tho
number OF thirteen and, in addition.
present onc-act sketch by George
Cram Cook and Susan Giaspell;
called Suppressed Desires" The
engagement Is for Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday, with special holi-
day matinee Monday, and tho regular
I matinee ON Wednesday, go
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The Reichstng has defeated tho proposed
restoration OF black. white and red as cclors
etag majority still favors sinking Kaiserism
without trace.
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Local OLscrymtion. ut 4 +. VI. Ye,tcrdu,

Wind direction. north: wind velocity. "a:
highest wind yesterday, ~; weather at \
r. NJ. cloudy
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Special Data.
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Half OF New York. 1t appears from news
stories. passed along wall Street in the hone Of
being on hand for the threatened bombing
party. Promise OF dry Christmas certainly
takes the heart out OF some people
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Certain Northern Republicans arc out on Ar
extremely weak limb with their so-cailet
antilynching bill.
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Belfast. reports show. is still saying Il with
bombs and light artillery
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wife OF Chinese President Held for 81.
100000 Ransom" Oriental kdnapers cyl
IDENTIFY believe in Santa Claus.
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PUBLISHED every <aJ IN the ye.s At 10 r Sou,
Tenth STREET, Richu,cSJ Va. by Ths A'H''.
Dispatch PublshinS Co, Inc.
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The Norfolk Ledger Dispatch sizes it up
thus
"rhe thing that Senator Lodge likes particu-
larry about this new league OF nations Is that
he engineered II instead OF former President
Wilson,"
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III the language OF the doughboy, tho pow
crs have replied TO the French naval proposal
"Nc comprce'
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says the Tidowater News:
pretty row has arisen between the Slemp
and Anderson wings OF the Republican nar,y,
with the probability OF an appeal to caesar
to determine who's who in Virginia. For the
present wo are<betting on Stomp"
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a
H.. 1t probably Is because he got into the
habit while taking his stance the q. o. p.
platform
At present premium prices. Richmond Will
have to go some to make its word good
Its bond.
With his divorce costing him the neat sum
OF $4,000, Charlie Chaplin may have to cut
down on the amount of custard he In his
movie pies.
New silver dollars are being coined. and
this before SOME of US have become acquainted
with the design on the old ones.
Candles will shed their radiance from every
window OF the White House on Christmas
Eve and wnshingtonians likely to take
the tip TO get all lit up"
Tho sayng. You can't get blood out OF n
turnip" lacks the characteristic flavor Of
diplomatic exchanges. but It would seem to
cover the case for Germany very well.
wife OF Chinese President Held for ST.
100000 Ransom" Oriental kdnapers evil
IDENTIFY believe in Santa Claus.
The Reichstng has defeated tho proposed
restoration Of black. white and red as cclors
FOR Gcrmany's merchant marine. The Reich
etag majority still favors sinking Kaiserism
without q trace.
III the language OF the doughboy, tho pow
crs have replied TO the French naval proposal
no comprce."
Half OF New York. II appears from news
stories. passed along wall Street in the hone Of
being on hand for the threatened bombing
party. Promise Of dry Christmas certainly
takes the heart out OF some people
Certain Northern Republicans out on an
extremely weak limb with their so-ca,led
antilynching BILL
Belfast, reports show, is still saving a with
bombs and light artillery
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our FRlESDs wur
favor Us WITH ciSnuseripu
aud Illustrations fos pun
ISa.ion, w.sh TO have I'M
available articles re-
turned, they mult In AL
eases send stamps tos
tast purpose
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Battered January ~. 1905. ct tho Pos,-onos af
Richmond. Va. sesona-oiass matter.
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private Branch k1chAuEs
connecting with all as-
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uTany Drought 70
her. Her face was not happy one,
for her memories were freighted with
sadness that had Swallowed her life
for nearly ten years.
She had welded Rodney Durand,
close friend of her brother, now dead,
and both had been employed In the
prosperous mercantile house Of her
father. He. too, had now passed away
and Mabel was alone in the world,
except for her little daughter, Erma,
only ten years old. Tho little one
came tripping joyously into the room
at that moment.
"Oh, mamma" she cried what do
you think? Our neighhor in the next
fiat, Mrs. Brayton, wants us both to
be ready In an hour to go with her to
the movies.
Mrs. Brayton had been a cheering
element In the lonely life Of Mabel
Durand for over two months.
Mrs. Durand had more than once
during their brief acqualntanceship
conversed with the neighbor she
seemed to especially like about her
past history. 1t was tragic one.
Two years after her marriage to Rod
ney Durand her husband had been
arrested and sentenced to prison Tor
embezzlement from her father.
II loved Rodney and always SHALL"
Insisted Mabel. There must be some
mistake in the fearful charge they
have brought against him."
There is none," replied her father
sternly. HE has disgraced us. He
stole from me boldly"
Still Mabel hoped and waited and
at the end Of two years when Rodney
was released from prison she bore ST.
lently the reproach Of never hearing
word from him.
So Mabel had talked Of her broken
life and now 1t was Christmas time
again and the occasion brought a sad
remembrance of those days in the hap
by past when she and little Erma had
known tender-hearted husband and
q gentle indulgent father.
Mrs. Brayton. chatted casually all the
way to the theater and told her she
had seen the picture play twice and
was greatly impressed by 1t.
ut Is the story Of the life Of q
wrOnged, misjudged man." she sald.
''aad ! know 1t will interest you"
The screeI outlined the course OF
business in q modern counting room.
Then as there entered new figure,
little Ermn pressed close to the side
Of her mother and exclaimed:
"Oh, mamma, that actor looks Just
like the picture you have Of dear, abb
sent papa"
Mrs. Durand gasped and tottered
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viewed uncle Greg
DRY Thearle just departing. To tile
renee was tied the latest, sleekest
calf they had ever seen.
"Why. what is this?" inquired Mr..
Marvin. staring vaguely.
Cant you see--fatted calf! It will
DO for Christmas. chr You'll need II.
I'll be over later; good bye till then
and Merry Christmas
He went his way waving his hand
mysteriously and chuckllng and shak-
Ing with half suppressed jollity.
He must mean the boys. Oh. Seth.
can 1t be that they are coming homer
palpitated Mrs. Marvin.
Il don't know, but there Is some
hidden mystery In the actions of our
relative. You know he always liked
Bob and Tom and Ned. Perhaps ne
has kept track Of them.
Mr.. Marvin sighed and he had reason
to do so. And his loving loyal help
meet cheerlessly echoed the aspiration.
Then eyes met and there were mutual
tears In them. Then Seth went to the
woodshed and came forth again hold
Ing Ratchet and saw.
Where are you going?" inquired
Esther curiOusly.
Over to the woods. I'm going to
get some evergreen and holly. 1t Is
as well to be prepared for surprise"
Just as fall had set in the three
sons of the worthy couple had left
home secretly one night after writing
a note, honest and respectful, announc-
ing that they had heard of positions
in distant factory, and realizing that
a mortgage on the home and hard
times were distressing the dear old
father they felt 1t their duty to do
something toward the family support.
For three months regularly there
had come draft for quite an amount,
but no other word from the runaways.
And now-on Christmas eve-there
were three glad. grateful visitors to
the little cottage: Tom, Bob and Ned
once more rested under the dear old
home roof. The news got about town.
The lads were popular and had many
true friends. Three. particularly. ar
rived with their sisters just as the
prodigals wished and hoped. And In
the evening the same welcome coterie
made the old home CHEEKY with their
chatter at the supper table. Then
appeared Uncle Gregory. He winked
and blinked at his three prime
favorites. the boys, and brought two
turkeys for the holiday feast.
But the fatted calf for the prodl-
GALS" he queried chucklingly. $50
appropriate, and II will last week"
And an hour later Uncle Gregory
blossomed forth in his most felicitous
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WARNS AGAINST FAILURE TO
TAKE ACTION ON FOREIGN
pEHT REFuNplNo BILL
SOLDIER BONUS UNMEATI0NEU
America Should Aid Starving Russia;
Tax Exempt Lands Should be Pro-
y hibited by the Constitution.

Washington.--"No permanent read
iustments can be effected without con-
sideration of our unacceptable relation
ship to world affairs in finance and
trade.
Other nations recovering from war
may expect help of America only after
they have in the main worked out
their program of construction them.
selves.
Contributions Of this republic to re.
stored world normally must come
through initiative Of executive branch
of the government, but there will be
no Entertainments upon functions Of
congress.
Further reductions In taxation may
be enacted as a result Of the budget
system assisting In rigid economy.
Failure to act on the foreign debt
refunding bill would leave the execu.
tive branch of the government impo,
tent to deal with the urgent need for
readjustment of the foreign debt.
Enforcement of the provision OF the
Jones act for abrogation of CONNER
cial treaties would result in chaos of
trade relationships and add indescrib-
ably to confusion of the already disor.
dered commercial world.
Early enactment of permanent"
tariff necessary for sterilization of
industry. Means for flexible rates
should be provided by giving the pres,
ident and tariff commission broader
powers. American valuation should
be modified to prevent prohibitive
rates resulting from it's operation.
The remedy Of the farmers condi-
tion lies in distribution and market,
ing. Encouragement should be given
to cooperative marketing.
Steps should be taken to retard the
DRIFT Of population to the cities.
Means should be found for prevent.
ing strikes. lockouts, boycotts and the
like through establishment OF code
of practices in industrial disputes and
tribunals for adjucations with public
interest uppeFmost.
Arid and swamp lands should be re-
claimed to furnish new fields for
homes, to meet the increase In popu-
latiOn.
America should aid the starving in
Russia by sending them 100000
bushels Of corn and 100000 bushels
of grain seed.
Tax exempt bonds should be pro-
hibited by constitutional amend
ment."
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style. He handed folded legal look
ing document to Mrs. Marvin.
What is this, Uncle Gregory" she
inquired.
Release Of the mortgage these dear
lads hoped to pay through their own
eXertions, but they are only boys, If
good ones. and the task was too heavy
for them. And, by the way lads,
here's bank book. l consider you
good investment and have donated
what will take you through college
and prepare you for battling with the
wOrld-well educated men,"
II declarew murmured MFR. Marvin
and there was catch in his throat.
AS to Mrs. Marvin she came up to
the old man and placed her loving arm
about him and kissed him fervently.
Yes 1t isl genuine surprise, indeed"
voiced Mfr. Marvin. blessings come
thickly when we most need them"
And the three charming girls were
more beautiful to the returned prodi-
gals than ever, and old Uncle Gregory
seemed to renew his youth amid the
glowing happiness of that gloriously
happy Yuletide hour.
ut VIII be mistletoe and kisses next
Christmas" he insinuated, with
chuckle for the three lovely girls who
each sat close to their admiring lover
and who felt that the Christmas bells
were ringing especially to celebrate
their Christmas happiness.
PERIODICALS returned !" murmured
Uncle Gregory raptly, 'but practical
ones. Dear, mel truly this is peace on
earth, good will toward oil men" and
he left f0r home smiling through his
happy tears, and singing the refrain OF
q happy. merry old Christmas SONG
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window Of the chill
bleak lodging house where he was one
Of wanderers who had no other home
As he descended to the well-heated
office room Of the institution he paid
little attention to the lounging crowd
OF idle and battered men. He paused
only to address an old man with a
pair of clutches by his side. He
slapped him In a friendly, familiar
way on the shoulder.
IF I can only get snow shovel"
he observed, II will see to 1t that your
meals and lodging are well provided
for over Christmas"
"Bless you. my friend" murmured
the other gratefully. you have been
very kind to me-" and Darlon left him
with a genial good-by and started
forth for day Of hard. earnest work.
Darlon was passing some cottages
adjoining one another when the door
OF the nearest one was opened and q
pleasant faced lady beckoned to him.
you look as II you were seeking
work." she said. Would you clean of
this sidewalk and a path to the coal
shed for half a dollar?"
BY the end Of nm hour he had his
task completed.
you must come In and share our
lunch, IL you WILL" invited the young
lady. CHANGING to glance through the
window he noticed in the next yard a
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sudden Hush OF
color, showing that his strangely un-
usual act had moved her TO the depths.
"lt's the Christmas spirit" flut-
tered Nancy, but she was wrong, and
stood staring after the man she rad
taken as life partner because she
had truly loved him.
she murmured"
But Alvin was gone. as If half
shamed at his impulsiveness and hur-
ried to his wagon outside.
kissing tlme!" he solilOquIzed, and
aptly, 1t transplred. ~ couldn't help
1t. Poor dear! She seemed to prize that
first token of romance Of the dull
plOddlng years.
Alvin hummed an old love song that
took him back to the early days of
cOurtship. He slowed up the horses
as he peered through the leafless trees
Of a grove near the road. Then he
chuckled as he caught sight of slim.
glrlish figure and a companioH. She
was Luella Morse. the daughter Of
neighbor, and beside her was his own
handsome, stalwart son, Noble Blair.
They stood near together, fairly face
to face, and their attitude betokened
acknowledged lovers.
"This will give Nancy genuine sur
PRISE" ruminated Alvin. swell now,
look Mt that-more surprising still !"
This time, near the dairy barn, Al
vim noticed his hired man. Alan Day
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in her seat. The gentle, soothing hand
of Mrs. Brayton steadied and quieted
her
DO not be startled or excited, dear
friend" she whispered. II had pur-
pose in> bringing you here, as you will
soon know, perhaps gratefully. The
principal Of this movie is Rodney
Durand, your husband and my broth
er. For his sake have got acquaint.
ed with you; for both your sakes I
have brought about this climax.
Tie story of the embezzle.
ment crime was faithfully depicted
and 1t showed another as the real
criminal-her own brother. Her hus.
band had taken his blame. bearing
the penalty and reproach to save her
brother from disgrace.
At a critical moment her brother
had sent a full confession to Rodney,
taking the blame for the crime. In
plain view Rodney. In the action Of the
piece, destroyed it.
'Do you comprehend nowY' ques
toned Mrs. Brayton softly.
"oh, how we have wronged my poor,
dear Rodney" sobbed Mabel. aCanl
you forgive him? viii he ever forgive
me9 Oh, that could find him."
"You shall" and when they rcacnedl
home, Mrs. Brayton lett her friend for
a few moments to reappear with her
brother.
Higher swung the gladsome chime
BELLS merrily echoed the happy sweet
voices, and beside the little Christmas
tree that had been trimmed for Errna,
those three earnest souls joined III the
joyous knowledge that their paths
would Iced together from the threshold
Of that Christmas eve into brOnd sun
ny pastures Of love and happiuusa.
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young girl battling with the heavy
snow with frail broom.
"She doesn't make much progress"
he observed to his hostess. "If you
will lend me your shovel l will soon
clear a path around the house for her"
He lifted his cap politely, explaining
his purpose. Alice Brill, young, frail,
grateful, bestowed u winning smile
upon the friend in need. She an
nounced frankly that they could not
afford to pay for the service offered.
you needn't worry about that" he
declared lightly. ut will make me feel
the better for doing a little act of
kindness, so near to Christmas"
Darlon regarded Alice Brill with
more than ordinary interest. He had
heard the girl and her father in the
next house discussing their neighbor.
1t seems that the father of Alice had
sold some store property in the town
for over four thousand dollars. repre-
senting about all he had in the world.
He had hidden it in his bedroom.
some one forced open the window and
Brill awoke next morning to find his
little fortune gone.
Darlon worked sturdily at sidewalk
and garden paths and ha pretty near.
ly completed his task when Alice came
out on the rear step.
II wonder if 1t would be too much
to ask you to get the ladder and climb
up to the kitchen roof and push off
the massed snow there"
Darlon was only too glad to grant
the request. He was pushing the last
shovel Of snow over the cave troughs
when he startled Alice, who had come
out again to watch the progress of his
work, by springinG free Of the roof,
waving dark object in his hand.
Il found 1t lodged in the gutter
spout. where It must have fallen from
the hand Of the thief," he announced
breathlessly. "It is a pocketbook
filled with money"
Just that 1t was, and Rolfe Darlon,
a welcome spectator to the wild de-
light Of the Drills, fingered long in
the house. blessed by the gratitude of
Mr.. Brill and his beautiful daughter.
What more natural than that they
should invite this cherished guest to
Christmas dinner, for royal one they
were sure of now, but Darlon sur
prised them and congratulated him.
self In appearing neat, trim and in a
new suit, for at the lodging house
that evening he found an unexpected
letter from his estranged uncle con-
tanning liberal remittance and ask
ing him to return to the home roof
and forget that they had ever quar-
reled
Merry Christmas, indeed 1t was for
that little group, and when Rolfe OAR
Ion babe Alice Brill good night after
a day of rare enjoyment and happi
ness, he wondered If the ardent hope
Of nis ecal might become a reality be.
fore another yuletide celebration IN
his wiRAing Of Christmas bride.