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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

Damon and Pythias Combination. one
of them was transferred to the Detroit
Branch.
They did not meet again until ten
years later.
One day the Benedict had little
Marjorie and the Baby out at the Pub
lie Zoo, so they could hear the Sea
Lions bark. when Number Two came
along in Sightseeing Automobile
with other Delegates to the National
Conclave of the knights of Neuras-
thenia-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

Are the Farmers paying off their Mort
gages?''
Worse than that" replied the Elderly
Man. whose Side Whiskers We're a Tower
of Strength in the Community we are
entering upon an Era of Extravaganza.
The Tillers of the Soil are no longer Hew-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

day in October is always welcomed as
day of reawakening in Washington upor
that date the annual assembly of the SUI
preme Court of the United States revives
the city from its summer lethargy and
starts anew the hum of the great dyna-
mos of government
That the President of these United
States of ours is hundreds of miles away
is a matter of indifference to the august
tribunal which convenes tomorrow. The
chief executive has no business with the
Supreme Court beyond nominating It's
members when vacancies occur and d.
recting the Attorney General TO make
motions before it, which. without hesita-
ton or apology, il may overrule- Mt.
Taft cannot call the court into session
as he can Congress, nor can he ADVISE
it what to do.
Congress makes the law of the land,
but the Supreme Court tells the Presi-
dent which of these laws he Is TO ad-
minister Working together. they are the
three Fates, and the Supreme Court
holds the shears No other nation stanoS
on such a tripod. All others are either
two-legged or one-legGed.
This great tribunals prerogative let US
take the employers liability law upon
which a decision is expected early In the
coming term President Roosevelt ADVISED
this law Congress wrote il upon the
statute books and now the supreme court
will either o. h. ii or wipe 1t on
A litter echoed throughout officialdom
the other day when II was reported tnat
the house of governors, in solemn session
by the sea- had delegated a committee TO
ask the Supreme Court for preservation OF
states rights in the matter OF the state
railway rate cases to be heard this session
OfFcialdom Uttered because ii knew that
a regiment of governors could no more
awe our highest federal tribunal than
could the mayor of Podunk. And the
a bsurdity Of the alleged proposition drew
from Gov Harmon. chairman OF this
committee, an explanation that MS oody
had been appointed to see that the
states side of this controversy is proper
" prepared and presented to the supreme
Court"
shortly before tomorrow noon the nine
Justices of the supreme tr1punai VIII as
senble in their freScoed robing room on
the Senate side of the Capitol's great TO-
funda From a row of mahogany ward
robes lining smaller room, adjacent TO
this APARTMENT, the negro master OF the
robes will unhang their silk gowns and
drape them about their care-laden shoul-
ders. The black-robed Jurlsts Will then
form in single file Chief Justice White
taking the lead. and the eight associate
Justices following in the order of their
length of service. And meanwhile col
ored attendant will have been fencing
off a narrow lane leading across the pub
lie hallway outside-the corridor through
which officials and visitors pass between
the Senate and House of Representatives.
This lane is quickly made the robing
room door is directly opposite the jus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

that enabled him to indulge in Musical
Comedies Rotation Pool, Turkish Cigar
cites, Link Buttons and other Neces-
stiles of Life.
Often they would put their feet on
the Radiator and talk about the Future
They said that every Man should have
a Home of his Own. To the Beanery
thrice a Day and then back TO the
casian.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

their competitors output in this prime
necessary of life
Two big suits brought by grain elevator
operators and lumber interests will de-
termine to a finer point the powers of
the interstate commerce commission,
while another will decide whether stock
yards in big cities are common car
riers'' in the meaning Of the interstate
commerce law.
So you see there will be an abundance
of railway law laid down at this session.
United States senator Robert L.
Owen of Oklahoma, is one OF the de-
PENDANTS in a vast group of suits involving
about 5000 deeds to some 1000, 600 or
5,OOOOOO acres of Indian lands which the
government contends have been, in con-
traventiOn of law. purchased from the
Choctaw, Cherokee, Seminole, Chickasaw
and Creek Indians This is another OF
the big cases advanced on the docket for
hearing this month, and in deciding 1t
the court will hold millions of dollars in
it's scales of justice.
In its hearings the court ordinarily
allows two hours to each side of a suit.
When the first two hours have expired
the tribunal takes a recess. the justices
eating their luncheons in a room across
the hallway, where their negro mes
sengers make coffee and spread viands,
baskets. After this informal repast
their honors march back across the cor
ridor and for two hours more hear the
other side Of the argument In very i'm
portant suits an extension OF time Is
often given counsel.
While an attorney is arguing the print
ed brief of his case is before each justice,
and the attorneys argument is merely an
elucidation upon the main points. To
facilitate concentration some Of the
justices close their eyes, thus giving the
appearance that they are taking cat maps
This is a favorite pose of Mr.. Justice
Harlan, the senior associate justice. just
when an attorney unaccustomed to the
traditions of the court feels certain that
this venerable jurist is ready to snore
his honor will suddenly thrust forward
his index finger and shoot at the speaker
a hypothetical question for which he is
unprepared and which is liable to take his
wind for the time being.
During the hearing of the great tobacco
trust case last year Justice Harlan de-
parted from his usual tactics and as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

INTER- now the
n ! x h e s [ powers
that be to ascend
the seats of the
mightiest and say
unto us the last
say as to what
shall or shall not
be done, in this
land of the free
and the home of
the brave
The second Mon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

Number One had Theory that Two
could get along as cheaply as One, if
the Wife would practice Rigid Economy
Rents were lower in the Suburbs. He
looked up into the Pipe-Smoke and
caught Vision OF a Bungalow with
Hollyhocks in front and Hammock
swinging in the Breeze. Somehow he
felt that he never would save any
Money until he took the High Jump and
became Family Man.
Number Two had vague Yearning
to experiment with Matrimony. but he
said he would wait until he was Fixed.
When he could open up the little old
Bank Book and see in plain sight the
Ice Box and the Talking Machine and
the Dining Room Chairs. then, and not
until then. would he ask Nice Girl
to leave Comfortable Home and take
a Gamble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08
His Good Constitution.

From the Britt Qowa) News.
DIR. Cooper called on Rudolft Munson
Sunday evening but il is reported that
he is doing nicely. ..-i-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

Number One picked out a Stenographer
who was ready to retire, on account of
her Spelling. and then he called on the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

WHEN the Highest Pow
w ers That Be Have Their
Annual Assembly in Wash
ington-The Nine Men Who
Have the Last Say Over Us
Big Cases to Be Argued
and Decided This Session
and Just How They Will Be
Put Through the Mill
States Rights and Labor
Involved-Lights and Side
lights on the Somber Tri-
bunal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

BY JOHN ELFRETH WATKINS.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-03-12
SOLD HIS RANCH.

Yesterday afternoon NJ. J. Gslpiu
sold his 1GO-acre homestead To- Chas.
r and Geo. W. Burns. father and son,
who have been here only q short time
from Canute Kans. George Burns Is
a brother in-law of William Beach
and il is through Mr.. Beach and l.. w.
StilIwcll that the Burns became in
tcrcstcd i'm Mesa. Then when they
arrived here they found the Gslpin
ranch was located close to David
Stalls place. and the stall family are
also from Kansas and old friends, 50
that the circumstances combined with
thu extra good land made SuIil-
cient impression upon the fasteners
to make them want 4 home in Arizona
The deal was a cash transaction. the
price paid being Slo.0Oo. The Messrs.
Burns leave this evening for their
home and Will probably return in the
near future
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-03-12
THE HOUSE OF QUALITY
MERITS YOUR CONFIDENCE.

The confidence of the public-its en-
tire trust in Hyder Bros store and
its integrity. is the prize of all others
We endeavOr to merit win and keep.
our efforts are directed toward the
achievement OF this result-thc creation
of Il strong and lasting bond of conf
denCc between ourselves and the peO-
pie of Tempe and the entire south side.
We are careful To say To the public only
what We mean. to promise only what
We can fulfill. We aim to live the truth
in every particular-to serve YOU cOur-
teously. intellisently and faithfully, and
i'm that way merit your confidence. The
secret of success lies in doing well
what YOU can do and by cutting out
what YOU can't do.
1t HYDER BROS.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-03-12
TEMPE
FLORENCE MACHINERY
TO Be BROUGHT HERE
To Be Used in the Construction of the
Tempe Bridge.

J. {. Ryan. who will supcriutCnd the
construction of the Tempe bridge. left
Yesterday morning on business trip to
Florence. There is considerable ma
terial and machinery thu. was used in
the construction of the bridge across
the ella river at that place that will be
required in the work here and Mr.
RyanS visit there is for the purpose of
arranging for The transportation Of
this machinery and material To- the site
OF the Tempe bridge
Those who are familiar with convict
labor state that the work here. which
will be largely performed by these men,
will progress much more satisfactorily
than it did IT Florence Tor the reason
that many of the men who viii work
here also worked ON the Florence
bridge and will have the advantage OF
their experience there. Some of these
men are now very capable cement
workers. and according To- those who
have worked with them. = more willing
class OF men never worked az a job
In the first place they get two DAYS
time Oft their sentence for every day
worked This in itself is an incentive
To- earnest endeavor. Then. too, the
change of scene is a big inducemcnt II
is predicted that once tho preliminary
work is completed and actual opera
tions on the bridge begin. things will
move rapidly
Several members of the board of con
troll are expected here this coming week
fur a conference with different Tempe
people regarding the riSht-Of-way for
hath ..purs.rhYe ,f tb, bri1Ve 4 SIR
vey of the north approach is now being
made To determine just how much Of
the Cummings property Will be re-
quired. 1t appears At first glance that
Mr.. Cummings may have to sacrifice
the site of his home or at least a part
or il.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-03-12
INFORMAL PARTY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Noble On
tcrtaincd last night informally ii
honor of Mrs. Tenney and sons, ii. g
and George Tenney. all of whom are
visiting here from Pine. They played
"a mes and had musical selections UNI
iii = late hour. the festivities winding
Up with most eaC.ung game called
horse racing" Those invited 10
meet the TcnncyS included Miss
ltauoc Shrine. NJ 5. Lolita Vance. Miss
inrZ Earl. Miss irene Noble, Elmer
Ir,,uCagc and Willie Rheims
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-03-12
ENTERTAINED SENIORS.

Or. 7. l.. Bolton pleasantly enter
tanned the members Of the senior class
of the normal at the dining hall Friday
evening. the affair being one that oc-
ours annually. Each young lady of
the class had the privilege of inviting
gentleman friend and each young
man was allowed to invite lady
friend. In consequence nearly Il humid
red young people enjoyed the dostors
hospitality Friday evening. \ buffet
lunch was served. everything being
Dutch" 1t does not necessarily fol-
low, however. that Dutch" was served.
Dancing was enjoyed until the usual
hour and the evening was an enjoyable
one for all.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-03-12

men who became too fresh" The
historic pig was found i'm the parlor
and troop of brisht-cycd. rosy
cheek colcens danced around the pen
and sang. Ne father and mither were
Irish and am Irish too" The pig
was good actor and never once
squcalcd. a mild srunt being the only
answer to the numerous pokcs re-
ceivcd. "Spuds with the Jackets on"
bread and potato salad and butter
milk refreshed the inner man and
prepared the tourists for the next
linz. in the chain-Japdn.
The home Of Mr.. and Mrs J. l.
WarinS was given up 10 the japanese
Two real natives acted as doorkccpcrs
and there were tables set for the
guests where dainty maidens of the
land of Cherry Blossoms served de-
licious tea waters and ice cream
The decorations were all of Japanese
character, artistically arranged. and
japanese lanterns supplied a mellow
light. This wound up the trip To- for
cign lands and the returned tourists
sought their homes we'll pleased with
their journey.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-03-12
MESA
TOUR OF THE WORLD
STARTED FROM MESA
Jules Verne Left Tied to the Post.

jules Verne told what was in his
time believed to be an impossible
Around the World in Eighty DAYS"
Since then it has been frequently
shown that ON" could circumnavigate
this terrestrial sphere i'm much less
time than did Ncrne's hero But il
remained for the ladies aid society
Of the Methodist church to plan and
carry out successfully a tour Around
the World in less than an hour. Ana
i'm making the trip none of the pas
scngcrs became scasick. none of them
encountered storm: there were no
shipwrecks; no pirate craft appeared
Haunting its black flag with skull
and crOssboncs; and during the trip
the passengers visited Mexico. Ger
many. ireland and Japan. From start
To finish the trip was grand sue
cess and enjoyed by all who partici-
patcd.
The start was made from the port
Of departure at the residence of g. :
Steward where Mrs NJ L. Gibbons
and Mr.. Steward dispensed the tickets
and booked the passengers.
The station was profusely decorated
with American flags. red, white and
blue bunting. and the attendants We're
all robed in harmonious costumes.
Many friends came to see the tour
lists off. and give advice as to the
proper conduct upon So long and ar
duous a journey
Nearly a score of automobiles were
on hand To carry the people and as
fast as one was loaded it left for
the land of Manana Mexico was
found To be located ON the Island of
Brack. and DR.. and Mrs. Brack kept
the leading hotel, where the guests
were RECALLED with hot tamales and
chile con Carnc. IL was here neces-
sary To make declaration Of dutiable
goods before being allowed to pass
the customs house, where the collect
or. Senior General Talma-anca dc
Pomeroy. placed his own valuation
upon watches, and diamonds and coll
lected the duty.
The decorations were elaborate. the
exterior Of the house being gay with
the red, white and green of Mexico
and the interior rich i'm draperies OF
drawn work and Mexican brio "a brac
one elegant shawl. valued at 81 600
was shown. This was made in Cali
fornia in 1S47. and is magnificent
piece of work. The attendants and
the guards at the aduana all wore the
national costume of Mexico.
From Mexico To Germany was but
"A brief fifteen minutes, and the tom =
lists were greeted by Frau Clara
Schaefer. who welcomed them i'm pu-n
German and entertained by singing
the national anthem of the Father
land" The decorations were appro-
pirate. and the costumes If the nu-
merUus frauleins were true - life
The country home of DR.. and Mrs. f..
w. Wilbur was given up for the occa-
sion Refreshments consisted of cof-
fee-cake and coffee. with wiener
wurst. wrapped i'm tissue paper. for
a souvenir.
once more on board. and thu pas
sengerS were hurled through space II
lightning speed. bringing up with q
bump at the little green isle. where
the party were entertained at Castle
Kimball by the lady of the house
Mrs W. \. Kimball Here the sham
rock was in evidence on every hand
and the mattresses wore green aprons
and gave q green glare at the young
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-03-12
SUDDEN DEATH.

b. r Thomas. a friend of William
Riggs of Mesa. who has been visiting
in that city for some time, dropped
dead last evening of heart failure. Mr..
Thomas had been suffering with a
complication Of heart trouble and
asthma for several years, and came to
the Salt River valley hoping to find
relief from his trouble. For time
it was hoped that he would recover
from his illness. but last night, with
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-03-12
ONCE AGAIN.

once again the attention Of the pub
lie is called To the fact that thu annual
assessment is being taken for the com
ing year. Those who have not yet
given in their assessment should make
it point to drop in at the office of
4. Nielsen * co. at their convenience,
thereby saving the assessor .he trou-
bic of hunting them up.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-03-12

\ pain the side o. back that
catches YOU when You straighten up
calls for Il rubbing application Of BAL
LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT. II re-
lakes the contracted muscles and per
mits ordinary bodily motion without
suffering or inconvenience. Price sc,
soc and 800 per bottle. Sold by Elvey
* Hulett, quality druggists.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-03-12
WILL SERVE DINNER.

Tho IadIcs Of The Altar sOCIetN OF the
Catholic church viii serve dinner in
the basement of the church this even
ing from To 10 o'clock. The menu
viii consist principally Of chicken and
cnchiladas with the usual extras. and
the price will be 81 cents The meal
is guaranteed To- be well worth the
nrice
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-03-12
a STRONG SMELL

\ strong smell. but pleasant one.
pervaded the atmosphere i'm the vicinity
OF Harmer's drug store all DAY yester-
day. 1t was the result Of a cleverly ar
ranged little device that literally
sprinkled the spectator as he Or she
stopped to admire a wen arranged dis
play Of perfumes in the window.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-03-12

Take HERBINE for indigestion. 1t
relieves the pain in a few minutes and
forces the fermentcd matter which
causes the misery into the bowels
which causes the misery into the
where it is expelled. Price soc
Sold b. Elvey 6, Hulctt, quality drug
giStS
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-03-12
puRLlc MEETING.

The Epworth league of tn" NJ +
church. South. viii hold public meet
ing this evening at Gas. Miss Carbm
will be the leader and there will be an
instructive subject The public Is in
\itcJ 10 attend
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-03-12
HERE AGAIN.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Il. Warren Of Wash
ington. who were here short time in
January. arrived here again Friday
from Los Angeles where they have
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-03-12

The ladies planning and success
fully carrying out the arrangements
for the tour certainly deserve credit
They will have To wait for new set
Of wings before they get the reward
they deserve. They are happy. how
ever. i'm the consciousness that they
secured enough money To- greatly re
duce the indebtedness upon the
church piano.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-03-12
ERROR IN DATE.

In announcing the date of the school
election an error was made i'm ycStcr-
DAYS paper The election viii take place
on the last Saturday i'm this month. the
9th. instead Of the nth. a stated.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-03-12
O. SOUTH SIDE NEWS .

been since. They will probably remain
here several days. and are now stopping
at the Casa Iona.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-03-12

THE LATEST STYLES OF HAIR
GOODS FOR SALE. COMBINES
MADE INTO PUFFS, cURLS AND
SWITCHES. FOR A HAIR DRESS,
SHAMPOO OR MASSAGE sec
SHIRLEY & SHlRLEYS TOILET
PARLOR, 80 &. ADAMS ST. PHONE,
RED so72. OVERLAND PHONE 1923.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-10-13

Two sure thing followers Of the
green cloth packed their suitcases full
| Of loaded dice and bought tickets for
! the cNubcrant and trustful west At
| the top these dice had rounded cor
ncrs. at the bottom the edge of every
| high number was carefully bcvclcd.
! The little spinner through the center
was movable.
The two gamblers made a canvass
of the saloons in every town they
visited. They pointed out To- the sa-
loon Keepers the value of the dice
for beating the counter players for
drinks. Every saloon keeper they APP
preached bought one BY pushing the
spindle so that the round-cornered
side was i'm service the patrons in
variably throw low numbers. Taking
the dice To- spin for the house the
saloon keeper. or bartender deity
pushed the spindle in the opposite di-
rcction. spun the dice on its high"
side and won from the patron.
Fine hUsinoss-for the house.
But the two travelling sharpcrs had
another game. They sent the name
OF every purchaser 10 two confeder-
ates in the east. and these partners
prepared to take the road With them
they carried similar spinning dice
loaded to throw only eight They
went into each place where their ad-
vance Confedcratcs had sold. played
for drinks with the proprietor and
lost. then suggested playing for mon
cy and lost
After these losses had reached a
fair figure these trustful players
reached for their roll" and suggested
one play for the bundle What bar
tender with fixed spinner would
miss the opportunity? The bartender
would lead on the throw and the ac-
tive gambler Of the two confederates
would reach for the dice Then he
would deity palm it. substitute his
own that was loaded for bear" win
the bet. and before the bartended
could let out roar the pair would
vanish
But even that was not all Not
content with selling the bartender the
original crooked dice at $50 each and
then sending i'm two trimmers To take
his roll away from him. a third pair
canvasscd each of the towns pre-
viously invaded 10y their fellows and
sold crooked dice right and left to
men in the street and saloon patrons
at s. each So that they could go
in and trim the house"
In other words. every one who was
approached on "A proposition that
guaranteed them as winners fell for
the bait and laid i'm wait for the prey.
Not only We're the saloon keeper pur-
chasers afraid to spring one of their
loaded instruments. but they suspect
ed everyone owning dice SO strongly
that the custom Of throwing for
drinks was abolished in more than
score Of western cities
It's a great game. that sucker game.
And even the canny fish bite when
the bait is shiny enough or there
is an attractive piece Of red flannel
on the hook