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CHAPTER "
Selling an ODDOrtunity


n n AIMING, the director, pushed his cap
MI back on his forehead and looked at
the girl in despair. He had had or
ders to give Miss Armstrong c. 1nce in the
new Templeton picture as sort of tryout
but he had lost fifteen minutes in an effort
to make her understand what he wanted
Don't you get what I mean?" he said,
making tremendous effort to be patient
with her You're hungry, you know; you
haven't had food for long time. You hold
out your hands supplicatingly supplicating-
ly, L said, not like statue for a fountain"
The girl looked at him out of bland blue
eyes, her face showed not the slightest trace
of emotion.
'My Cod" bawled the director, losing his
temper, that won't do: it won't do at all
Haven't you ever been hungry? Can't you
imagine what it might be like to want
food?"
1t was here that, Gloria stepped forward,
and strangely enough, at that moment when
opportunity called her, she was not nerv-
Gus. She had found it tremendously diff
cult to stay where she during those try
ing minutes and it was with the feeling that
she couldn't do more than fail that she step
ped into the limelght.
The eyes of hundred extras were leveed
on her, but she hardly conscious of that
fact.
/ Like this!" Her voice rang loud and
clear, and absorbed in the knowledge that
she was playing part, she flung out her
hands and affected look of intense suffer-
ing, her eyes wide and burning, fixed on
space.
There intense silence around her,
and then as consciousness of what she had
done swept over her she turned to meet the
amazed fury in Kendall Mannng's eyes.
80 that's how you think it would be
done?" he asked sarcastcally His dignity
and unlimited power had been affronted, and
yet in the back of his mind amusement flick
cred. He had a sense of humor and he
liked nerve.
Gloria's greenish brown eyes met his for
long moment and there was no fear in
their depths.
Don't you?" she countered and there
intend to be inundated. After ALL what
was there to be afraid of? This man
only the paid employe of some higher
up, some one who had the money to indulge
in whims
Manning was searching his mind wildly
for some other part in which he could cast
Miss Armstrong. He was tempted to give
this unknown girl chance. for there
doubt that she could act, and he liked
/ her nerve.
You need more makeup" he said finally.
his manner gruff and unprepossessing.
what about tests? Have you had any
made, do you screen well?"
Gloria told him the pictures in which she
had appeared, and Manning nodded briefly.
A few moments later she was OF the way
to the dressing room, to put more makeup
on her face
But. strangely enough, there was no ex-
ultation in her heart. She had had too
many disappointments to believe that this
might lead to anything important. The part
was small, and there was no reason for her
to believe that Manning would remember her
to the extent of giving her another chance.
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JUST HUMAN
By DR.. Frank Crane

BY DR.. frank Crane
w Hal does it mean to be-iust hui
wv man?
1t means to love folks; to be
drawn instinctively to any human being: to
gaze on the face Of every passer-by with
curiosity; to feel the heart warm a little
even when looking at an old portrait in a
book of one who lived five hundred years
ago; to have a sense of uneasiness in soli-
tude, so that one wants to hunt up the sew
ing maid or the janitor for bit of talk:
to find pleasure in watching from the win
dow the people in the street; to have every
man and woman tempt to acquaintanceship
to see in every room, where people live,
something to pique the imagination; to fol-
low with the eyes every schoolboy and won
der what home he comes from, what COM
partnership he goes to, and what dreams
occupy his soul; to feel awe at every old
house, deserted and desolate, because human
laughter has rung there; to reverence
every church because men have wor-
SHIPPED there, to feel touch upon the
soul at the sight of name carved on a
tree, because human feeling is traced there;
to hate war, because it means the extermi-
nation of men and the spelling of mems
handiwOrk; to- love human qualities in birds,
beasts and things, as the fidelity of the
dog, the playfulness and affection of the
cat the whimsicality of the parrot, the do
cility of the horse and cow the water that
babbes, the fire that talks and dances, the
wind that sobs.
1t means to be touched with pity at all
human misfortune; to have a pang shoot
through you when anothers finger is
crushed; to shed tears when another's heart
is broken; to feel saddened at the thought
of the many lives that are duh and hope
in he m
cry Of the multitude; to be shattered and
rocked in the depths of the soul at the sight
of prison or madhouse; to seek in ones least
words and ways to cheer and help any hui
man being one may meet; to smile against
ones grain for another's sake; to have an
unconquerable aversion to causing pain, or
even embarrassment; to avoid drawing at
tention to ones own success before the I'M
successful, to ones own talent before the
ungifted to ones own health or beauty be-
fore the diseased ugly; to be insincere
rather than unfeelng, SO that one pretends
nightly to enjoy the box of sweets a little
child has given, though one inwardly detests
them; to spare the feelings of the washer
woman as readily as the feelings Of the bank
err to seek to set any one at who ap-
proaches with shYness; when one asks the
road to go with him little way; to treat
with respect all who wish to become acquaint-
ed; to be gracious even when in surly
mood; to listen patiently and interestedly to
the egotist. the domineering and the opin-
donated, and to encourage the hesitant and
diffident; to try to find some points upon
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I'D you know that Georgia began this
! year with eighteen creameries having
aggregate monthly output of two
hundred and eighty-seven thousand pounds
of butter and with nine cheese factories
producing three hundred and thirty-fi1e
thousand pounds annually?
Did you know that Georgia operates
enough incubators to hatch, seven times a
chickens?
Did you know that in improvement Of ag-
ricultural methods during the last three
years Georgia leads the South?
Did you know that in value of farm prop
erty according to the latest federal census,
she is exceeded, and that slightly, by only
one State in this region, Kentucky?
Did you know that in number of cotton
factories and textile mills Georgia now holds
second place among Southern States North
Carolina alone surprising her?
Did you know that Georgia has spent
through her highway department. upwards
of twenty million two hundred and forty
one thousand dollars for better roads and
bridges, and that the new construction In
progress on January the first of the current
million two hundred and thirteen thousand
dollars, to which will be added in the near
future a total of five million two hundred
and ninety-six thousand dollars?
Did you know that Georgia's industrial
pay roll more than doubled between 1909
and 1921, while the value of her manu-
featured products increased from less than
two hundred and three million dollars in
the former year to almost seven hundred
million in 1922?
Did you know that during the decade
1912-1922 Georgias wealth multiplied from
two billion one hundred and seventeen mill
lion to three billion eight hundred and
ninety-six million dollars?
Did you know that Georgia savings &C
counts in the State banks alone exceeded
end of the last calendar year, this being a
gain of six million six hundred and twenty
two thousand dollars for the twelvemonth?
Did you know that Georgia's mortality
rate, for whites, is only 80 per thousand,
as compared with 1879 for California, 1873
for Colorado, 14.7 for Maine, 12,S for
Massachusetts and 14.6 for New Hampshire?
Did lou know that in enlistments for the
World war Georgia led the South and
marched in Unions vanguard, contributing
one hundred and eight thousand men, or
two and sixteen hundredths per cent of her
total population?
Did you ever stop to think what a priYi-
lege it is to be a Georgian, and what a
debt of loyalty and service you owe so SPLEEN
did a commonwealth?
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A BIBLE THOUGHT FOR TO-DAY

A BIBLE THOUGHT FOR TO-DAY
/ wiI lift up mine eyes unto the hills
from Whence cometh my help. MY help
cometh from the Lord Who made heaven
and earth. He wiU not suffer thy foot
to be moved; He that keepeth thee wiu
not slum6er. The Lord is thy keeper;
the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hard
The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor
the moon by night. The Lord shall pre-
serve thee from all epil; He shall preserpe
thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy 60
ing out and thy coming in from this time
forth, and forever more-OHe Hundred
Twenty-FIst Psalm
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4 Noble Cause, 4 Gallant F;qht
a Worthz Nomination

IN John W. Davis, of West Virginia. the
Democratic national convention has
named Presidential candidate worthy of
the partys proude-t traditions. gentleman,
scholar and thinker, he derives his po-
ltical lineage from days when the Old Do
minion r.othhred the most chivalrous states
manship America has known. Gradu-
ating from Washing ton and Lee University
he rose rapidly both in the ranks of his pro-
fession, the law, and in the esteem of his
commonwealth. At twenty-six he was elected
to the West Virginia House Of Delegates, and
at thirty-eight to the national Congress-
where he served for two terms with marked
distinction. His subsequent career as solc-
itor general of the United States and as
American ambassador to Great Britain is
fresh in public memory. He was chosen for
those high trusts by President Wilson, whose
warmest confidence he nioyed and to whom
he frequently has been likened for loftiness
OF character and strength of mind. That he
will bear Democracy's standard with wisdom
and honor is unanimously and heartily
agreed The nomination of Governor Bryan,
of Nebraska, for vice president was judicious
and is altogether acceptable.
The convention which nominated Mr. Davis
an the one hundred and third ballot will be
nothing more wildly or more proudly by its
progressive rank and file than for the heroic
courage with which William Gibbs McAdoo
led their cause and the superb loyalty with
which his embattled followers stood. The
meaning of democracy is clearer and the hope
Of Americansm brighter for thu. good fight
having been fought. Every man, every wom-
an who bore Liberals heart in its stress
and sacrifice has done party and nation in
valuable service; for though their candidate
was not chosen, the ideals of government
for which he sands were indicated against
bitter foes, and Democracy spared the fate
into which sinister, un-American reaction
ism was ready to plunge :. William G.
McAdoo. though he has lost for himself, has
won Tor MS country. Georgia more than
ever cherishes the thought that he is a ma
tive son of -lers, and more than ever admires
the delegation of splendid men and women
who stood steadfast to his colors through one
hundred ballots.
Now that the convention has ended its
long, grim battle in the nomination of a
ticket deserving heart-whole allegiance,
broken ranks should be closed and a loyal
march forward begun. The party of Jack
son, OF Cleveland and of Wilson has stood
for long age through shock and storm be-
cause within it was vital devotion to HUI
man Interests and human rights. So lous
as that spirit lives and rules in its counsels
Democracy will endure. despite the errors of
season and divisions of an hour The
Journal greets the Honorable John W. Davis
with admiring good wishes and pledges him
full-sinewed support. .,,=.~
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ATLANTA OFFICE.
O. When did President Cooidges an
cestors come to this country? M. Z. j.
A. According to a published biography
of President Coolidge which traces MS an
cestry direct to about 145O, the tamlly sur
name is a place name derived from the
English village of Cowling or Coulinge, IN
Suffolk county. The ancestor was named
in the time of Edward l, VIM. de Coul1nge
The first OF this family came over IN looU
and was an influential character and lana
proprietor of Waterfowl, Mass From TINS
time the spelling of the family name be-
came Coolidge.
@. Is there any scientific origin for the
superstition that lightning follows draft!
AS | understand it, electricity generated IN
the clouds follows the line Of least re-
sistance to earth; therefore it would not
turn aside and run horizontally just because
a window or door was open. S. P.
A. Lightning will not follow drafts I'M
less the air stream is filled with smoke or
vapor that makes it better conductor OF
electricity than the surrounding air
@. How many calories are there in
grapefruit eaten without sugar? A. S.
A. Dr.. Harvey Wiley says that grape
fruit of average size contains about 1913
calories.
O. Where is the famous American flag
that inspired the Star-SpangIed Banner?
B. D. F.
| A The Stars and Stripes which inspired
the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner is
at present in the old National Museum in
Washington, d. G.
Q. What other plants belong to the
same family potatoes? A r. S.
A. The potato belongs to the family
Solanaceae, or night-shade family, which
also includes tobacco, tomato, eggplant,
pepper and belladonna.
O. Does the grapefruit belong to the
orange or lemon Sanity? C. F.
A. The department OF agriculture says
that the grapefruit belongs to the same
family as the lemon and orange, but repre-
sents distinct botanical species
Q. Where were the first state primaries
held? n. L. A.
A. The direct primary was first adopted
as legal for all nominations in 1908 by
Wisconsin.
9. What kind of thread should be used
to sew basebailsi W. G. II.
A. The thread used in sewing the best
grade of baseballs Of one make, is the best
Sea Isle cotton with silk finish and a
threaded. The balls are hand-sewed.
Q. What is the inscription on a post
office to the effect that nothing stops the
faithful mail carriers in the performance
of their duties? H. V. T.
A. The New York city postoffice bears
the following inscriptions Neither snow
nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays
these carriers from the swift completion
/ OF their appointed rounds
Q. What causes some asparagus to have
bitter taste after it is cooked? J. L.
A. The department OF agriculture says
/ that it is generally supposed that the bit
+ ter taste is due TO slow growth, hot weather
while growing. and improper fertilization.
This, however, Is moot question.
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MOVIE MAD

BY HAZEL DEYO BACHELOR
What has gone before.-Gloria King
goes to Hollywood with the idea that
she can make good in the movies, but
she finds it is not so easy,-Now go on
with the story.
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QUIPS AND QUIDDITIEs

"And see these tawdry bits OF broken glass
Which speak the foreign glories Of the
The crowds, the lights; these. too, are
dreams that pass
Here where the hemming walls Of rock
look down, 14t
And clasp their children fast within their
keep
Until they cradle them at last to sleep
"Yet all the while, IL they could only know
The beauty that is theirs to breathe and
touch
The whisper OF the dawn across the snow.
The vast, low-drifting clouds that love
them much
down the sky,
And carry beauty with them when they die!
Oh, could they call their dreams homo
which we can agree with every one; to shun
all conflicts and to seek all fellowships; to
take some part in movements for the protec-
ton of the weak, so that one helps do some
thing in organized way for the rights of
children, OF laborers, of criminals of the
crippled and the defective, of the common
citizen against systematic plans to prey upon
him. ..-..,A
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MY FAVORITE STORIES
BY IRWIN S. COBB

Maurice Barrymore was famous among
other things, for his wit At repartee he
had no superiors and very few equals in or
out of the profession. Once upon a time
he scored on another well-known actor with
out speaking word, and yet theatrical cir
cles rocked with laughter for weeks after
wards.
Artistically speaking, this other actor was
not highly regarded by Barrymore He be-
longed to the old school of ranting scenery
eaters for whom Barrymore had a profound
contempt. Nevertheless his merits were val
ued by at least one indvidual-his manager.
The latter was putting on classic play,
with a really distinguished supporting com
pany and with Barrymore's pet aversion,
whom for convenience we will call James
Walker, the featured member On the
day when the bills went up for the forthcom-
ing production Barrymore CHANGED to pass
the Broadway Theater where the piece was
to be played.
In the lobby entrance was hung a large
poster. Following, as it did the usual form
which read follows:
MR.. HENRY BLANK
Announces
Revival of
1.-The Rivals
With the following notable
Cast:
Mr.. John Doe ............M Mr. Richard Roe
Miss Jane COe. .......... Mrs. Mary Poe
Miss Olive Hoe. .......... Mr.. Jacob Stow
MISS Thls one. ............ Mr.. That One
Mr.. Dash. .......... Miss Space
AND
MR.. JAMES WALKER
Barrymore read the announcement
through. Then he walked to the corner,
entered a hardware store, purchased an
extra large carpenters pencil and returning
to the theater he made a change in the
wording.
He crossed out the "AND" and for it he
substituted but"
Copyright, 1920
Some people would never want certain
things if they didn't see others trying to get
them
1t is better to accept some statements than
to bother hunting up the truth.
Nevertheless she had made a break She
had seized her opportunity, and from
on she would seize every chance it pre-
scented itself. If possible she would beat
this game, but it would take more than
girlish dreams to do it. She must present
calloused front to the world; she must put
ambition first, and personal wishes last. She
must play politics for all it worth and
not hesitate to use any one who might help
her.
Tuesday-"An Invitation and "A New
Leading Woman"
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Some people would never want certain
things if they didn't see others trying to get
them.
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1t is better to accept some statements than
to bother hunting up the truth.
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Tuesday-"An Invitation" and "a New
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The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-05-08
MataWan Wins Debate

The Rutgers interscholastic debate
at the Matawan high school between
the debating teams of Freehold and
Matawan was won by the Matawan
team, which had the negative side of
the debate. The subject of debate was:
Resolved that the United States should
immediately grant independence to
the Philippines"
Starting at 7.30 the orchestra of the
local high school endered q fine mu-
steal program under the direction of
Mr.. West. The program was as follows:
Matawan high school orchestra; sch
DOL cheering and songs; remarks: first
affirmative speaker Samuel Foosaner;
first negative speaker, Clara Kuhns;
second affirmative. speaker, Dorothea
Desmond: sec nd negative speaker
Leroy Sickles third Affirmative speak
er Edwin Guilford; third negative
speaker, JohnyTergis ;alternates, Harry
Neafie, Her ry Devin.
Songs and cheers; mega i've rebuttal;
affirmative rebuttal; decision Of judi es
music.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-05-08
EnglishtOWn

Mr.. and Mrs. Ermund Groll and son
Arthur and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Groll
of New York were recent guests of
Mrs William Werling.
A large delegation from Robertsville
enjoyed the P und Social at the San
ford Memorial church F iday night.
Raymond Erickson of South Amboy
spent the weekend with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Christian Erickson.
Walter A. Dodds of Princeton will
preach in the Presb. trian church next
Sunday.
"Kentncky Bill" will appear in
Columbia hall Friday Mag o. it will
be given by the Christian Endeavor
society of the Presbyterian church.
A coed audience enjoyed the address
given by Miss Virginia McGilliand a
missionary from Africa who spoke in
the chapel of the Old Tennent church
Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Chr site and
daughter Miss Olive Christie, Miss Alta
Christie, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Christie
and baby and Mr.. and Mrs. Lester
Christie and daughter all Of Bayonne;
Mrs. Marshal Taggart and Miss Doris
Taggart of Eliza beth visited Mr.. and
Mrs. q. V. Aumack Sunday.