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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-30

feminine mind will never be far removed
from that Of the professional reformer
Leaving the florists presently. Mrs. AL
ward was greeted by little woman of SO
exactly her own type that. seeing them to-
gether, one would have believed they had
sought each other out on the grounds of
the least resistance-the basis of very
many warm friendships. Mrs. Ethan Os-
good was tri1e more petulant than Mrs.
Award, given to pretty distresses and the
voicing of delightful: grievances. She
packed her life with events by elevating
moods to the estate Of incidents. She had
always something to tell. So village
housewife gives zest to her day by the
mystery of the loss of the scissors or the
progidy Of a bat in the best room closet
'Bettina!" cried Mrs. Osgood. warmly,
i've been longing to see you. Send your
man home and come with me. It's early
yet. Can't We do something"
II wish we could" said Mrs. Award as
Trey drove away. 1--WE been hearing
such a helpful talk by Mrs Page-Price-
on doing amusing things for oneself, -
she ended. vaguely, settling her flower
box.
.drs Osgood had no disquieting sense of
humor She always saw exactly what
was meant without insisting on it's comic
inference. Her eager support Of the re-
cital OF what Mrs. Page-Price had said
was a foregone conclusion, and she only
interrupted her own dsquisition to ston
the victoria impulsiveIy at little shop ON
lower 9Th avenue.
you have time, haven't you?" she
asked. THE chocolate Is delicious, and
the china and linen are so good that The
place Is doomed"
Let 1t be my treat" he begged. There
are some cakes that I think are hand
painted
When Mr.. Winfield Penn, who was Mrs
osgoods cousin, had explained his pres
ence there by the purchase of an old
pewter mug and the later temptation of
hand-painted' cakes. they sat in the red
burlap corner and were served by faint
voiced little maid.
And now let US talk about our friends, u
said Mr.. Penn. pleasantly. ''since you
have been to the studio tea, you must
have heard about Miss Light"
They had not, but they forthwith guessed
his news, with that fine feminine instinct
fc:' recognizing the aroma of unspoken
words.
''She is affirmer Mr. Penn ITO
Tommy Lawton. her cousin. The mar
riage is to take place next month"
Marion Light said Mrs Award in
low tones. why. she has lived alone for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-30

before the
tea urn at one end
of the long studio
table, Mrs. Award
eagerly " a t C h e q
the approach Of the
" o m a n to whom
she had just list
ened. OF the clubs
studio tea talks"
this had been the
first to interest her,
though S h e might
Arizona republican., 1909-08-31
IN FROM THE HlLLS.
O. S. Stapley and Family Returned After Weeks of RecuPerating
 Near Pavson.

O. S. Stapley and family returned yesterday from two months vacation spent in the mountains in the vicinity of Pine and Payson. The trip was made without any great amount of eX citement, with the exception that "Old Dolly" the family driving mare. drop ped dead, presumably on account of the high altitude, while being ridden by one of the boys. Mir. Stapley returns, benefited In health. one of the objects for which the trip was planned While the mountain fastness was productive of cool breezes and restful nights, there was a lack of fruit which worked a hardship on the younger Stapleys. In order to get one good fill of fruit they took a near trail across the country and arrived i'll Mesa several hours ahead of their parents. They made a raid on the LeSueur Gibbons fruit stand and came very near depriving the firms regular customers of their supply of fruit.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-31
MT. A. Good Fellow on a Rural Trip

tired that they didn't care. It started to rain that night. The Splivins were se creted away on the topmost point and they got the benefit of the shower. It certainly did rain, ma 1t was sorry looking Splivins family that came down to breakfast the next morning. And that breakfast-they had fried potatoes and boiled tripe!
 Right at that point splivins decided he would have some good sea food if he had to catch 1t himself He made gentle query of the landlord as to the best location for casting q line. and re- ceived the information that Muddy Creek had been dried up every since May and that the nearest pond was about ten miles away. That was pretty bad: but. of course 1t was only n beginning. The well water. which the newspaper had said was of the finest variety, possessed only the last-named quality. The eating went from bad to worse: the files and other insects were so bad nt night that they couldn't sleep; one of the kids took the measles; another was bitten by q rattlesnake. Mrs. Splivins lost all the weight she ever had, and that isn't say ing much. Splivins fell out of the cd barrel-stave hammock and broke his arm.
 They stayed the two weeks. however. That has been two years ago. and since that time Splivins has never asked for mother vacation. But, Bo. that's only one variety. Let me tell you some of my experiences. What Got to go al- readyf Got to be at the office? No: that's all right; Tn pay the check. You see. I ain't going on any vacation and I'll have money all summer. Yes; so- long!''
Arizona republican., 1909-08-31
I'VE sA DEPARTMENT
CHAs. E. JoHEs
 Manager
VAN TWINKLE INFANT
 BURIED YESTERDAY
The Life of Al Miller Was Sacrificed
 in Vain.

The two months old infant of MT and Mrs. J. W. Van Wrinkle fof whom pr. Moeur was called to Fisl Creek to attend, which resulted in the fatal accident near Government Wells died at this place Sunday night with brain fever and was buried yester- day afternoon at the Mesa cemetery. The funeral was held at the home of l.. B. Norton. north of the north depot at three o'clock yesterday af- ternoon under the direction of Rev. c. Sidney Maddox of the Baptist church.
 The child took sick at Fish Creek station on the government road Satur- day night and soon became seriously ill. Dr. Mouer was immediately noti- fled from that place and a later hurry up message was sent and it was in order to give the babe medical at tention that the early morning trip was undertaken in the Al Miller auto mobile. In the meantime the parents, who were camping at Fish Creek, started for Mesa and arrived here Sunday evening. Medical assistance was immediately summoned, but not until it was too late. The child died about ten o'clock Sunday night Mrs Van Wrinkle Is d cousin of Mrs. Lillie Hicks of this place and the sick child was taken to the home of Mrs Hicks father. l.. B. Norton, where it afterwards died.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-31
NEW TEACHER ENRourE.

Frank C. Johnson. the new manual training teacher. who is a graduate of the Oklahoma university, Is enroute to this place from his home in the new state and is expected here at any time. It is understood that Mir. Johnson is an athlete of considerable ability and a baseball enthusiast as well. MT. John son is a single man. but whether he is beyond redemption or not is a matter that has not been discussed by the young ladies of the town, nor will it be until they have a chance to take a look at the new professor.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-31
BOND AT $500.

Catarino Chaves, who was caught in the act of burglarizing the home of Pete Bcrnal, Saturday night, was yes ierday arraigned before Justice Carr f Tempe precinct and placed under $500 bond pending the securing of an attorney and witnesses which were asked for by the defendant. The bond was not forthcoming. The prelimin- lry will be held this morning at the town hall Justice Carr is acting in the place of Justice Irwin of this place, who is absent on his vacation in Los Angeles and San Diego.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-31

EA O ruler in any country has an ex- pense account similar to that of the [ former Sultan of Turkey. who had every unnecessary kind of loafer about his palace. First. there was the ot1- c,oI p,pe-holder. the cigarette-holder. and hundreds of others. each of whom had an assistant The imperial kitchens employed 240 cooks and 56O sculiiOns. Twice 8 day they prepared about 5000 trays. each carrying 100 courses. Then 300 attendants. each carrying a tray. car ried them throughout the palace and dis tributed the edibles at the various places.
 In the month of Ramazan thousands Of poor people collect near the palace at sunset and count on obtaining the evening
Arizona republican., 1909-08-31

VT was at the breakfast table. MT. A.
 Good Fellow pulled up his chair aud G prOpped his paper In a comfortable
 position against the sugar bowl.
 Now. look at this. will your said he to his companion. Look at the last page of this paper, will youT It's all about the various watering places and summer resorts and vacations. If there is one subject that I am well posted on' Bo, it is this vacation gag. Yes. I've been there, and also know some others that have been there. Their experiences would fill a large-sized volume. and so would mine
 "Now. while we are on the subject. Bo, sitting here m this coZy little res taurant, let me tell you about my friend Splivins. You see it was this way. Splivins decided that he needed vAca- ton. He had worked In the office for the past three years md had never as much as asked for q day of. In some way or other he scared up the nerve to ask the boss for two weeks of. It was given him, and then came the fun. Of course, you know, Splivins Is a mar riad man, has a nifty little wife and i've children, the latters ages ranging from three months to eigbt years.
 "Splivins got busy with the timetables. hotel rates and dope about the hundreds of summer resorts, and then finally de cided to take his juvenile asylum for two weeks at Squashville-on-M Muddy-Cr I don't know the exact location of that distinguished watering place. but the prospectus said that all the big bugs came there for the summer. and that "us just what Splivins wanted.
 Well, old Splivins spent the nights for about two weeks before his trip In packing the trunks and getting ready Finally all was in f1rst-class shape. The start was made after the children had been tied together so that they wouldn't get lost during the trip.
 'tOId Squashville didn't turn out to De anything ike the dope read. The Spliv- ins family, wbo, by the way. were pretty tired and discouraged when they arrived al their destination, was met by farm- CT driving an old. tumble-down wagon. His horses looked like they had grad uated from a New York hack line. Trunks. kids and fishing tackle were piled fin the vehicle. and the trip of five miles over the rockiest kind of hills was taken up.
 Then, what do you suppose they found1 The hotel where they had engaged the whole upper floor was nothing but much-worn country house. It must have been constructed long before Noah ever thought of sea voyage, for the roof leaked ande the white-washed sideboards had cracks iu them that a Dreadnought could have passed through easily. But the whole blamed family was so dog
Arizona republican., 1909-08-31
Sultan's Enormous Expenses.

meal when good Mohammedans take their first food. water and cigarettes for the day. The extravaganza of the new Sul- tan Is net as great as that of the de posed one. but he IS known to have sup piled an OK when a French cook asked for just a little beef in preparing one of his dishes.
 The Sultan has hundreds of horses, an army of cOachmen, groOms and attend ants, all living on the fat of the land, and many of them drawing large sal aries The avaries are also costly luxury. Birds collected from all parts of the world are placed in cages which adorn all parts of the many palnces. An other large stan of servants Is required to take care of the birds.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-31
Curious Facts.

~ HE kadzu is snid to be the quickest & growing plant in the world It is - species of the bean and Is clnlmed to grow 60 feet in three mouths.
 The highest tides of Europe take place lu the Bristol Channel. where in the spring the water difference is said to be about 40 feet. The highest tides in the world occur at Fundy Bay. Nova Scotia. where the difference is over % feet. The lowest tides are fin Lake Michigan, where the' difference is only about three inches
 coroner in England claims that he has discovered q law by which every male over 12 years of age can be forced to serve on cOroner's jury.
 It is possible to go entirely around the world and still remain on Britieh terri tory during the entire route. going by way of England to Halifax, across Canada to Vancouver, across the Pacific to Hongkong. thence to Singapore, Pe- nnng. Cape Town. St HeIena and then back to England.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-31
QUARTERLY CONFERENCE
 SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
A Large Attendance at the Meetings
 on Saturday and Sunday.

The quarterly conference of the Latter Day Saints was held Saturday was quite well attended and especially for this time of year. Two meetings were held Saturday and two Sunday. The sunday morning service was a Sunday school session and was under the direction or the Sunday school superintendency. the officers being l.. Gibbons. w. A. Macdonald and Bert ram Jones. program was rendered which was appreciated by those pers- ent.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-31
MRS. IAEE DANA ILL.

Mrs. Lafayette Dana, who is spend ing the summer in ShowlOw In the hope of benefitting her health, is re- ported as no better. She has been growing thinner since her arrival
 the mountain town and it is not be- ieved that the change has been of any great benefit. MT Dana, who has been with his wife up until few days ago, reports that there has been consider able rainy and disagreeable weather in the mountains this summer.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-31
The College Education.

WHEN he was in his freshman year "A he decided to be president, first " starting on the lowiy rung as vice president and then slowly working him. self to the top of the ladder.
 In bis sophomore year he decided to go West. find a gold mine and get rich, considering that more profitable than be- ing the public idol
 h his junior year he decided to be satisfied with job as chief clerk fin some weil-established house, taking his usual weekly salary home to his wife and babies.
 Three months after his degree had been handed him be was looking for job at s1O a week.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-31
DEATH OF NORTON CHILD.
Twin Passed Away at Prescott Will
 Be Buried at Mesa Today.

One of the twin babies of Mir. and Mrs. J. H. Norton died at Prescott Sunday morning, where they had been taken by their mother a week ago in the hope of benefitting their health. The other twin, a son. is very ill. The funeral will he held today with inter ment in the Mesa cemetery. The body reached Mesa last night. The bereav- ed family and relatives have the sym pathy of the entire community.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-31
Marriage in Russia.

MONO the peasants of Russia there
 n Is no such thing as divorce. Two of their proverbs are as follows: The wife Is not shoe. that can be cast away at will. The knot Is tied, and It will not come united until after loo years. Nor is intermarrying permitted until after the fourth degree of kinshiD Is reached, and the deceased wife's sister Is also barred. In Russia marriage Is one of the most sacred offices. and the two proverbs are pointed to with much reverence.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-31
RETURNS FROM DENVER.

Mrs. C. Fred Bracket returned Sun day from an extended vacation spent with relatives and friends at Denver and Boulder, Colorado. She has been greatly benefited by the trip. MT and Mrs Bracket left yesterday for the Bulldog mine in the vicinity of Goldfield, where they spent the day.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-31
IMPORTANT SHIPMENTS

A shipment of unusual importance at this particular time was that which passed through here yesterday morning bound for Winkleman. The shipment comprised three carloads of steel, four carloads of pilinG, and one carload of heavy bridge timber.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-31
Tea for Market.

TTsIFN the common tea used on the tkE able Is prepared for market 1t must W go through four distinct processes
 First 1t must be wilted then comes the turning and rolling. then the fermcnta- ton and roasting. During the various processes the amount of tnnnln is greatly dmlnished, being reduced from 24 10 12 per cent. The aroma of ten Is developed in the process of fermentation. The oxygen of the air assists in the decom-
Arizona republican., 1909-08-31

The afternoon session was presided over by the stake president, J. T. Le Sueur. The principal work being the selection of stake and general authori ties. One change of importance was made. Miss Deborah Allen, who Is soon to leave for Salt Lake City to pursue her studies in music, was sue ceeded by Miss Mamie Clark as first counsellor to the presidency of the Young Ladies Mutual. Mrs. Fanna Dana being president of that body. A meeting of the Mutual associations was held in the evening and Friday evening September 10, announced as Annual Social day. An interesting program was announced.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-31
ABOUT RECOVERED.

Dr. Brack, who was injured several weeks ago by getting his feet tangled in a rope that was fastened to wild pony. is again able to be on the streets, and can now walk around without much difficulty or pain.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-31
A GIRL THIS TIME.

MT and Mrs. Ernest Crismon were visited by the stork Sunday afternoon and as a result they are the proud par ents of 111A pound girl. This, the third addition to the family, the first one a girl, the second a boy, and the third another girl
Arizona republican., 1909-08-31
NEWS NOTES.

Donald Mcqueen left last night for Iron Springs. Prescott and Ash Fork for temporary rest up.
 Mrs. Charles Blakely is i'll with ty- phoid fever at her home
 Mir. and Mrs. NJ. L. Gibbons were Phoenix visitors yesterday Mrs Gib- bons went on out to their ranch home
Arizona republican., 1909-08-31
Railroad Timber.

uAA ANY of the leading railroads of the II" country have raised cry about hk their inability to obtain the kind of lumber they need in their work and a plan has been formulated by some of the leading officials of the larger Western lines to grow certain kinds of timber along their right of way. The project seems to be m good footing and further arrangements will be made to carry out the plan. Aside from being of direct practical value, the reforestation of the railroad rights of way would tell on the passenger depart ment revenue. To travel through long line of shade trees on each side of the track would make the scenery more beau tiful and travelling a thOusandfold more comfortable in summer.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-31
HOME FROM VACATION

Mrs. K. L. Mumford and daughter. Blanche, returned Sunday evening from a trip which included the towns of Lamar, Pueblo and Rocky Ford, Colorado. The trip was most enjoy able one.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-31

n UR ILLUSTRATION in this issue Is
 that of a bungalow 33 feet inches " by 30 feet deep. It is called An Economical Bungalow on account of the general treatment. which is simple. with out expensive detail, foundation with basement under one half. giving ample space for vegetable cellar and furnace and fuel room.
 The Iiazza across the front is feet by
Arizona republican., 1909-08-31

22 feet. and Is screened in. the main roof gable being brought forward over the piazza and giving windows Into the space above. thus attording storage space and two sleeping rooms. the most eco nomical space in the house.
 The main living room Is across the front. F feet 6 inches by 21 feet 6 inches. with q corner fireplace. one main chimney. ac- commodating the furnace. kitchen and fireplace. The diningroom at the left
Arizona republican., 1909-08-31

of the livlng-room is 10 feet by 12 feet 6 inches,f exclusive of the projected re- cess for sideboard. These two main rooms arc finished up in Mission style with dark, stained wood, high plate rail carried around both rooms md plain beamed ceiling. This bungalow has been built for the sum of s2.40O. exclu- sive of heating and plumbing. The out side Is stained shingles, with white cas- ings, cornices, etc.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-31
A CORNER FOR r1EN -~<

position of the tannin. Green Chinese tea contains less combined caffein than black tea, while the Burmese tea, which is prepared by crude methods, contains the smallest proportion of combined caffein. The bud tea" made from the young leaves and dried. contains two thirds of the original caffein.
 The only large body of fresh water In Japan worthy of mention is Lake Biwn. which Is 38 miles long and 12 miles wide. Its greatest depth is about 300 feet.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-31

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Sharp County record., 1909-07-02

Prof. George A. Stroud OF
| Stella, lizard county, who Will
have a place in the next term OF
the Evening Shade High School,
was in the city a couple OF days
this week. AZ
Y Mrs. Jasper Justus, acdrin'
panied by her little son and
daughter, Gordon and Maggie
left Friday for Swifton for visit
with her son, DR.. Shelby Justus,
and family.
Mr, and Mrs. Claude Jernigan
left Wednesday for Mobley. Al
ter sperding few days there
they will 60 to Jackson county
where Mr.. Jernigan will teach
| IlllS SulDtllcT.
The Salem Banner says Prof
G. l.. Manning will likely make
the race for representative ol
Fulton county. Prot. Manning
formerly taught in the Cave City
High School.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. l.. Stokes
and little daughter left Monday
for their home at Bartlett, Texas,
after a very pleasant stay of two
weeks with Evening Shade rela-
tives and friends.
Black Rock defeated Hardy in
three games Of ball Thursday
and Friday of last week at the
former place. Fred Wilson played
with the Hardy team, and re.
turned home Saturday.
Sharp County record., 1909-07-02
The Value of Good
Digestion
Is easy to figure If you know what your stomach
Is worth. Kodol keeps the stomach at par value,
by insuring good digestion. Kodol cures Dyspepsia

Kodol ineures good digestion by
absolutely duplicating Natures
normal prooeaa In perfectly digest
INK all food tnkon Into tho elom'
aeh,
While Kedol IL doing this, the
stomach Ia resting=and becoming
strong and healthy A strong and
healthy stomach guarantees
sound and active brain,
The man with a sound stomach
u stomach that is doing for the
body Just what Nature intended
Il to do-=is the man who IL always
prepared for any emergency, lie
is there with the goods"
The man with n sick stomach, II
n man sick oil over When the
stomach 10 irritNtod by undleested
food, the blood and heart Hre d.
feetly affected, Then dullhesa, un'
natural sleepiness, siek.headaehes,
vertigo and fainting spells, and
even serious brain trouble develop
kodol VIII prevent these,
Squirting the stomach and brain
Sharp County record., 1909-07-02
SCHOOL FACULTY COMPLETED.
Citizens Well Pleased Al Prospect For
Coming Term OF School.

The school board at Il meeting
Monday night completed tho
faculty for the next term Of
school. Prof David L. Ford,
the principal, was hired somo
time ago. He Is from Franklin
county, and Is u graduate Of the
University of Arkansas, IIe
has made many friends since his
arrival hero last week.
The first assistants place will
be held by Prof, G. A, Stroud, n
native OF our neighbor county,
Izard. He has been teaching in
tho Stone County Academy at
Mountain View, where ho gained
much experience In the same
work he is to have charge Of
here.
The primary department will
be In charge Of Miss Ollie Tay.
lor, who was educated in Even
Ing Shade, and who has had The
experience Of several terms a. n
teacher.
Our people are well pleased
at the present prospect, and con.
fidently believe q corps Of teach.
ora has been secured that wi,
bring success to the l,yenIne
Shade High School,