Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 94, 7 March 1916 — Page 12

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Many Americans, some from a conviction of the justness of the Allied cause and some from the spirit of adventure, have joined the French army. Most of the United States citizens are in the American legion which is now fighting in the Argonne region. This interesting picture shows a number of the American volunteers about to storm a German trench. At the extreme right of the photograph is seen Bob Scanlon, the negro boxer, who Is a member of the Legion.

THE STORY OF "ZOE"

"Or, as to the method of payment," Leveredge went on eagerly and it was very obvious that he would have been glad to sell "Circe" for much less thar hla price "of course we could arrange that to suit your convenience. Since I suw you I have been going into the matter carefully, and if you are still keen, I'll make it, say" "No, you won't!" said Crawley blandly, "It's off! You lost your chance yesterday. Today, well, I'll paint another 'Circe.' . By the way, Leveredge, I must raise my price. You won't get my next picture for a thousand. Leveredge scowled. He felt that he was being made a great fool of. Also much more poignantly, he saw a very good stroke of business fading away into thin air. "What's the game?" he asked cross- ' ly; and his glum expression struck Crawley as being positively comic. "Merely," the artist answered, "that yesterday 1 badly wanted the picture, and would have given you twice what t you gave me for it. Today" he shrugged his shoulders "circumstances are different." "Will you renew your own offer of yesterday?" asked Leveredge, with' a singular lack of diplomacy and undisguised eagerness. "Two thousand." "Yes." Crawley shook his head, though he was thinking hard at the moment whether, after all, it might not be worth the sacrifice. There was bound to bo a scandal. He felt, it is true, that contrary to his fears, he had not spoiled the picture irretrievably; still, It was not his "Circe." Leveredge would discover It; the , public and the critics, too. There would be a fearful to-do. Hancock had been bluffed and bribed; but Hancock could prove that he had been there. )t would be a scandal; it would get into the papers; people would ask questions; Leveredge would instruct his solicitors, and in all probability the police. He, Crawley, was prepared to make recompense, even to the extent of painting Leveredge a new picture free of charge; but there would be a stupendous row all the same. Indeed he was not at all sure of his position or where he stood in the eyes of the law. All he did know or care about just then was that his "Circe" was not Zee any longer. But, after all," it might be politic to buy the picture. It would save the scandal, and completely eradicate any possibility, of the truth leaking out. "Lock here. Leveredge," he said suddenly. "I'll stick to my original offer. I renew it. Two thousand." And as he spoke he remembered the reproductions of the original "Circe," which were in course of preparation, and It Bent an eagerness into his voice. Leveredge looked at him . with a singularly unpleasant smile. "You will, will you?" he said, and

spat Into Crawley's grate. "Humph!!

That's infernally good of you!" "You won't take it, then?" ' "No, I'm hanged if I win;" he retorted with a coarse oath. "If that's your little game, my friend, I fancy you've struck the wrong one to play it on In Ike Leveredge. So-long!" A moment afterward Noel Crawley

was alone. The door of the studio fiat was slammed angrily. Mr. Leveredse had metaphorically cast the dust of Crawley from his feet. Outside, Mr. Leveredge hailed a taxi and drove to his Bond street gallery. On his way he swore to himself a great deal. "There's more than two thousand in this game," he said, "or else I'm a good deaK mistaken. But I'd give a lot to know the name of the original 'Circe.' I must have a good look at her face." Leveredge Gets a Terrible Shock. About half an hour afterward Mr. Hancock, going Into the "Circe" sa loon to sweep and dust up generally before opening, received something cf a. shock when he saw Mr. Leveredge sitting in a huddled-up attitude in -a chair in front of the picture, staring very wildly and muttering incoherently, as every now and then he craned forward, staring more wild-eyed ' than before. Mr. Hancock drew respectively near. He was afraid his employer had been tnken ill. But Mr. Leveredge appeared unconscious of the presence of the caretaker Mr. Hancock looked at the picture. He felt he knew a good thing when he saw it, and Crawley's "Circe" appealed to him. "Wonderful, ain't it, sir?" he ventured, with an appropriate sigh. "To think that it was all done by hand, too I call it really marvelous marvelous; ihat it is!" Leveredge sprang to his feet. His pendulous face was red. He seized Mr. Hancock by the arm. "Look at that picture, man!" he bellowed "look!" "I'm lookin', sir," stammered Mr. Hancock, now acth ely alarmed. 'Wonderful, sir, ain't it?" "Do you see anything?" asked Leveredge, in a voice that had completely gone beyond his control. "Look! Tell me what you see, or am I mad?"

Mr. Hancock screwed up his eyes and put his head on one side. Inwardly he was quaking with fear, and he

paid a good deal more attention to the frame, which he had not yet dusted, than to Crawley's chefcoeuvre. "Can't you speak, you idiot?" shouted Leveredge. "Tell me what you see!" . - "I I was saying, sir," stammered Mr. Hancock vaguely, "that it's wonderful, sir simply wonderful. And "Great Scott, man look at the woman's face! - What's happened? Can't you see, or or am I dotty or " "I don't know what you mean, sir," said Mr. Hancock, looking away from the "Circe" into the purple face of Mr. Leveredge. There was something almost pathetic in his look. But Mr. Leveredge flung himself from him, strode into his office and poured himself out a stiff glass of brandy. He was not at- all sure of himself, and he was particularly anxious to get himself well - in hand. A clerk arrived at the moment. Mr. Leveredge seized upon him eagerly. "Smithson," he said, weakly, "go

DARKEN GRAY HAIR LOOK YOUNG, PRETTY Grandma's recipe of Sage Tea and Sulphur darkens so naturally that nobody can tell. Almost everyone knows that Sage Tea and Sulphur, properly compounded, brings back the natural color and lustre to the hair when faded, streaked or gray; also ends' dandruff, Itching scalp and stops falling hair. Years ago the only way to get this mixture was to make it at home, which is mussy and troublesome. Nowadays, by asking at any drug store for "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound," you will get a large bottle of this famous old recipe for about 50 cents. Don't stay gray! Try it! No one can possibly tell that you darkened your hair, as it does it so naturally and evenly. You dampen a sponge or soft brush with it and draw this through your hair, taking one small Strang at a time; by morning the gray hair disappears, and after another application or two, your hair becomes beautifully dark, thick and glossy. adv.

New Treatment for Croup and Colds Relieve by Inhalation and Absorption. No Stomach Doting. Plenty of fresh air in the bedroom and a pood application of Vick's "Vap-O-Rub" Salve over the throat and chest is the best defense against all cold troubles. The medicated vapors, released by the body heat, loostn the phlegm, clear the air passages and soothe the inflamed membrane. In addition. Tick's is absorber! through the skin. 25c, 50e, or $1.00

GOOD APPETITE GOOD HEALTH

A SPLENDID IDEA The appetite is an excellent barometer of the condition of the "inner man." Watch it, and when it loses its accustomed - keenness, try ; HOSTETTER'S Stomach Bitters It is an excellent tonic and appetizer. Get the genuine.

and look at the 'Circe' and tell me if, you notice anything. . Go at once!" Smithson was rather puzzled, but he promptly obeyed his instructions. He had, of course, seen the picture many times, and one glance told him that something was wrong. It looked different, it why it wasn't the same face! He stared at it increduously. What had happened? It was still a beautiful and wonderful face, but it was different altogether different. He returned to Mr. Leveredge in his office. The picture dealer was trying to light a cigar with a 'very shaky hand. "Well, Smithson?" he asked, faintly. "Either I'm mad, sir, or or it's another picture," he said. To Be Continued.

GOODWIN CAUTIONS SKATERS ON STREETS

Happiness of hundreds of child- ' ren was marred today by a warn-; ing issued by-Chief of Police Goodwin to those who have been using the newly paved streets as skating rinks. Many complaints have reached the police, Mr. Goodwin said and many narrow escapes have been reported, especially on North A street. ... "The boys and girls have a perfect right to skate on the sidewalks," said Mr. Goodwin, "and this is the safer place for them. . Boys are not allowed to play polo on the streets and the practice of both girls and boys of hanging on to wagons and automobiles must be stopped."

SUBSIDY PROPOSAL GOES BEFORE CLUB

L. S. Bowman, newly elected president of the Commercial club announced today that the question of the proposed subsidy of $100,000 for a northern traction line will be -discussed at the regular meeting of the club, Monday evening. A meeting hed been called tentatively for Wednesday evening.

EARLY LIFE OF COUNTY

Contributions on Pioneer Days Will Appear in This Column.

SILK CULTURE. As- the war in Europe is certain to cut off our supply of manufactured silk, the industry probably will be revived in this country. Even at the present the merchants will not guarantee the new silk, as the dyes are no longer obtained from Germany, and the aniline dyes produced in this country are much inferior. Between the year 140 and 1850 there was a craze for raising silk worms which reached Richmond. Fortunes were to be made immediately. Without having studied the habits of the worm, many persons procured the eggs and thought to produce perfect cocoons, feeding the worms on the native mulberry. This first effort was a failure. In a few years another attempt was made. In the meantime the white mulberry had been imported from the south of Europe; this was the natural food of the silk worm. Isaac Jones began the culture of the worms at his home on North 'Green street. And afterward a company was formed in 1842, consisting of Isaac E. Jones, Warner M. Leeds and Charles W. Starr A building was erected on the site afterward used by Gaar, Scott & Co. Machinery was ordered from the east and every thing was in readiness for weaving silk. Many private citizens had mulberry trees growing in their yards and gardens .Groves had been planted on Charles W7. W. Starr's farm, Jonathan Roberts' farm and in Happy Hollow. Silk worm eggs were procured from Newport, Ky., at 20 cents per hundred, and the production of cocoons began in earnest. But this preparation did not produce cocoons in sufficient numbers to supply the demand of the silk factory. Isaac Jones still hoped to make the experiment a success. In 1844 he bought out the interests of his partners, and removed the machinery to the building now occupied by

the Phoenix Grocery, corner Twelfth and Main streets. This building was then quite out of town, but near the grove of mulberries on Charles Starr's farm. Silk worms were cultivated in the upper part of that building. A large cocoonery was also in operation in Happy Hollow and another at the corner of South A and Ninth, on on the present site of the casket factory. Many difficulties confronted the silk growers. The eggs were apt to hatch before the mulberry leaves were large enough to feed the worms, and the hatching had to be retarded by means of cold storage. A sudden change of temperature might destroy a whole colony of worms, or unknown diseases attack them. They required careful attention day and night. They were voracious feeders, and had to be supplied with fresh leaves five or six times in the twenty-four hours. The leaves were gathered In the early morning while damp with dew, but must not be gathered if wet by a morning shower. The worms were hatched on frames filled with interlaced cords, and covered with sheets of paper, which had to be changed frequently, and in doing so great care was necessary not to injure the worms. Silk culture was considered a suitable occupation for women and girls. I thought the care of the worms revolting,1 but the transformation from egg to worm and from worm to butterfly proved a very interesting study. The life of the worm was from six to eight weeks. As the season for spinning approached small twigs and branches were laid over the frames to afford the worms an opportunity to fasten its silken thread and begin the construction of its cocoon. The threads are drawn from two glands on either side of the worm. They issue near the head and are directed by two spinnerettes in the mouth, and was passed back and forth in the form of a figure eight. The threads were laid close together, the slight moisture on the

threads causing them to adhere. Thus !

the worm envelopes itself In a silken shroud and the transformation from worm to butterfly proceeds in darkness and also in silence. (To Be Continued)

TO THE CITIZENS OF RICHMOND Mr. Joseph P. Long of Aberdeen. Florida, representing his Industrial School for the colored, located in his native State Is In the city soliciting funds to aid him in his work and to pay for certain lands he is holding for the benefit and support of his school. I have known Prof. Long and have been a contributor to his work for about ten (10) years and have every reason to believe in his integrity and in the worthiness of his work. Such of our citizens as he may call upon will do him a great favor by giving him a glad hand and such financial help as the heart and judgment may incline upon getting the information he is able and ready to give. Very respectfully.-" GEO. H. KNOLLENBERG.

Keep Your Bowels Regular. j As everyone fcnows, the bowels aro ! the sewerage system of the body, and i

! it is of the greatest importance that i

they move once each day. If your bowels become constipated, take a dose of Chamberlain's Tablets just after supper and they will correct the disorder. Obtainable everywhere.

"WITHOUT A RIVAL" KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRES We Have Your Size. Tlie

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Our Displays Are So Complete You Can Pick and Choose Exactly What You Want It is logical to select your home furnishings from the concern which best meets your every want and need. The completeness and extensiveness of our stock, the economy and ability to serve that this establishment offers, has put us in a class alone. We serve the homefurnishings wants of all the people. We are so confident that our offers will convince you of our claim "greatest values for the least money" that all we ask is intelligent investigation and comparison. Our wonderful stock and our low prices both combine in making an opportunity which offers greater comforts and increases household luxury, and which must appeal without exception to every home lover in the city. Pay us a visit this week. We are

ready, able and willing to prove every statement we make to your satisfaction. Furnishing the home is made a pleasure here. We have made a specialty of furnishing homes our salesmen are here to help you -to advise and suggest if you desire. See the Handsome Old ivory Bed Room Suite Shown in Our East Window BED, priced onlv . . . : . $20.00 DRESSER, priced only . . . ............... $25.00 DRESSING TABLE, priced only ........... .$25.00 CHIFFONIER, priced onlv $23.00 ROCKER, priced only ... ...............$ 6.00 CHAIR, priced only :.......$ 5.00 TABLE, priced only ..............$ 3.50

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