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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01
DO YOU BLAME HIM?

PORTLAND. Or, May i--E Flx
lost hts trunk and vas given
trunk fillea with feminine lingerie.
Ne retained Il 10 make sure bed
81 his own back. Now the railrogi
sompany is suing him 10 recover
he womsns trunk.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01
SHEATH SKIRT MAKES
FOR KNOCK KNEES

MUNICH. May THE sheath
skirt ~ rstining female figures.
stunning development and prodae-
ing race 81 knock-kneed women
says Dr Kari Francke. the eminent
physician
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01
NO MORE FOR HIM

CHICAGO. May flames Degan
went to sleep in HIS cell at the
gard -. police station. dreamed
horrid things. fell off his bunk and
cut his forehead Welsh rarebit
made me dream" he said.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01
SEASICK ON PULLMAN

WARRINGTON. p. q. May -
After 20 years AZ sea. Captain Staa.
ley Lord could not stand the rock.
ing OF Pullman coach coming
from Boston TO the senate Titanic
inquiry. lie became "seasick."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01

WINNIPEG. Man. May l.-Fise
in the main street OF Terreho. Man.
did damage estimated NJ 100000
today. The origin Of the blaze -
unknown.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01

prse I. paid By icczs com mfssiou msr-
chants % the producers. Priess In
All cases are subject 10 variation,
according 20 freshness ana general
Otherwise indicated. are for strictly
first xradee
Eggs snd uutrsr- ceiling rriee
Native Washington but
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01

Dance at Dreamland tonight. 80
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01

Springs. lbs 4 under ~
springs over IDS ~
TurKsyg. i've ....-... .Ss
Hens rs
ttoo<tcrs, live. Id. -. 10
spying duckiing. ...s. ~
Ducks. live, lbs......
Sausba. dor .........., 400
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-25

ran. II was like a foot-race without
spectators.
At last she reached the bridge span
ming a rayine I'm whose far depths
murmured a little stream. The bridge
was new, built 10 replace the foot
bridge upon which Abbott and Fran
had stood on the night OF the tent
meeting. Was It possible that the
superintendent OF instruction was
about to venture a second time across
this ravine with the same girl, under
the same danger OF misunderstanding,
revealed his similar glory Of moon
light? One may do even that. when
duty calls-for surely 1t was a duty
10 warn this imprudent child 10 go
home. Conscience whispered that II
would not be enough simply TO warn:
he should escort her 10 Hamilton
Gregory's very door. that he might
know she had had been rescued from
the wide white night; and his con-
science was possibly upheld by the
knowledge that a sudden advent OF a
Miss Sapphire was morally impos-
sible.
Fran's back had been toward him
all the time. She was still unaware
OF his presence, as she paused In the
middle OF the bridge, and with critical
eye sought a position automatically
the same from either hand-rail
Standing there, she drew package
from her bosom, hastily seated herself
upon the boards, and. oblivious OF sur
roundings. bent over the package as
II rested in her lap.
Was she reading some love-sick ro-
nance by moonlight, or-or possibly
letter? Abbott, without pause, hur-
ried up, His feet sounded on the
bridge.
Fran was speaking aloud, and, on
that account, did not hear him, as he
came up behind her. Grace Noir, '
she was saying Abbott Ashton
Bob Clinton-Hamilton Gregory-Mrs.
Gregory-Simon Jefferson-Mrs. JET
ferson - Miss Sapphire = Fran = the
Devil" She seemed to be calling
the roll of her acquaintances. Was
she reading a list from the package?
Abbott trod noisily on the fresh pine
floor.
Fran swiftly TUNED, and the moon
beams revealed a flush, yet she did
not attempt TO rise Why didn't you
answer, when yon heard your name
called?" she asked with a good deal
OF composure.
"Franl" Abbott exclaimed. Here
all alone at midnlght-all alone. Is 1t
possible?"
NO, 1t isn't possible Fran return
ed satirically, for l have company"
Abbott warmly urged her TO hasten
back home; at the same time he drew
nearer and discovered that her lap
was covered with playing cards. His
advice 10 her, was all 1t should have
been: the most careful father could
have found no fault with his helpful
words-all the same, he didn't under
stand about those cards.
Fran, looking down, listened with
profound respectfulness. and when
he had finished. she said, 1T Is so
nice OF you TO care about me and
worry over what people will think,
80 I'll go home with you just as soon
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-25
Il Want to
Belong to
Somebody
CHAPTER III.
The New Bridge at Midnight.


II was almost time for summer va
cation. Like ali conscientious super
intendents OF public schools, Abbott
Ashton found the closing week es-
pectatfy fattgutng. Examinations were
perye-testing, and correction OF exam
ination-papers called for late hours
over the lamp. At such times. when
most needing sleep, one sleeps least
s One stfolls, ut hours devoted by
others TO slumber. Abbott Ashton,
for instance, had fallen into the repre-
hensible habit of boiling from the
clearinghouse, after the last paper
had been graded, no matter how late
the night, and making his way rapidly
from town as II TO battle his soul In
country solitude. Like all reprehen-
able habits this one was presently TO
revenge itself by getting the profess
sor' into trouble.
One beautiful moonlight night, he
was nearing the suburbs, when he
made discovery. The discovery was
twofold: first, that the real cause OF
his nightly wanderings was not alto
gether q WEAKNESS Of mental toll; sec
ond, that he had, for some time, been
trying TO escape from the thought OF
Fran. He had not known this. He had
amply run, asking no questions. IL
was when he suddenly discovered
Fran In the flesh, as she slipped along
crooked alley, gliding in shadows.
that the cause Of much sleeplessness
was made tangible.
Abbott was greatly disturbed. why
should Fran be stealthily darting down
side-alleys at midnight? The wonder
suggested its corollary-why was he
running as from some intangible en-
envy? He realized that the Fran
thought had been working In the un-
der-layers Of his mental processes all
the time his upper crust had busted
itself with rehearsals Of Beyond the
Alps lies Italy" and the determine
ton OF Hamlets madness. But now
was no time for introspection, and he
set himself the task OF solving the
new mystery. AS Fran merged from
the mouth OF the alley. Abbott dived
into its bowels. but when he reached
the next street, no Fran was to be
seen.
Had she darted into one Of the
scattered cabins that composed the
fringe OF Littleburg? At the mere
thought, he felt a nameless shrinking
Of the heart. Surely not. But could
she possibly, however fleet OF foot.
have rounded the next corner before
his coming into the light? Abbott
sped along the street that he might
know the truth, though he realized
that the less he saw OF Fran the bet
ter. However, the thought OF her be-
ing alone in the outskirts OF the vii
lage. most assuredly without her
guardians knowledge. seemed TO call
him to duty. Call or no call, he
went.
II seemed to him long time before
he reached the corner. He darted
around it-yonder sped Fran like a
thin shadow racing befere the moon.
she had taken the direction OF the
open fields and SO swiftly did she run,
that the sound Of his pursuit never
reached her ears. She ran. Abbott
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-25

"Will you? Then I'm going TO
tell you all about myself--ready to
be surprised Friends ought to
know each other. In the first place,
am eighteen years old. and In the
second place am a professional lion
trainer. and In the third place my
father ls-but friends don't have to
know each others fathers Besides.
maybe that's enough 10 start with. "
Yes" said Abbott. ut is" lie
paused. but she could not guess his
emotions. for his face showed moth
Ing but sort OF Darkness. 81
should like 20 take this up seriatim.
You tell me you are eighteen years
old?"
And have had lots OF expert
ence."
Your lion-training: has II been
theoretical. or"
"Mercenary," Fran responded:
real lions. real bars, real spectators.
real pay-days"
But. Fran" said Abbott helpless
ly. II don't understand"
But you're going TO. before I'm
done with you. | tell you, I'm a
show-girl. a lion-tamer. a Jungler,
I'm the famous Fran Nonpareil, and
my carnival company has showed In
most OF the towns and cities OF the
United States. | guess you feel fun
ny 10 have such a celebrated person
talking TO you. but in ordinary life.
great people aren't different. It's
when I'm in nv blue silks and gold
stars and crimson sashes. kissing my
hands to the audience, that I'm the
real princess"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-25

were set fixedly upon space as they
solemnly paraded beneath the watch
full moon. AS Abbott watched her,
the witchery of the night stole into
his blood. Beneath them. the brook
murmured drowsily In its dark bed.
Beyond. stretched the meadows. and.
Tar away, the woods. Before them.
and behind, ran the rutted road.
hard and cleaning. over them, the
moon showered its profusion OF sill
yer beams. Within them we're
wishes.
The last plank was crossed.
Now" Fran cried breathlessly
what did you wish?" Her body
was quiyering. her face glowing.
THAT might succeed" Abbott
answered,
oh" said Fran. My, That
was like a cold breath. Just wish
ing 10 be great. and famous, and use
full. and rlch,'
Abbott laughed as light-heartedly
as il the road were not calling them
away from solitudes. We'll, what
did you wish, Franz"
THAT you might always be my
friend, while we're together, and
after we part"
1t doesn't take new bridge to
make that. come true" he declared.
She looked at him solemnly, do
you understand the responsibility OF
being a friend7 A friend has TO as
sumo obligations. just as when a
mans elected 10 office. he must repre-
sent his party and his platform"
"Fn stand for you" Abbott cried
earnestly.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-25
WHICH WOULD YOU PREFER AS A
GUEST-THE BABY OK THE DOG?

JERSEY CITY, N. j., Dec. 1.-The
baby or the dog-which?
This Is the throbbing question over
which the society of an entire city Is
being split into factions, and upon
which a sedate Judge Is giving his
most serious thought
AS q matter of fact, this Is a throb-
bing question. for 1t shows the people
OF America to what pass the stork
has come In "our effete east" where
most OF the fashionable women. in.
stead Of carrying sweet little babies.
are seen Juggling lap-dogs under their
armsi
The problem is forced upon the at
tention of Jersey City by FairmouRt
hotel against Clinton s. Dow, broker
"a suit which has for its focal point
the question whether Edwina Dow,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-25

But the management didn't seem
to think It's guests would agree to
that, II appears from Dows testimony.
and so, before Edwina was born, he
moved. And then. he says, he was
sued by the hotel for $50 on his unex.
pired lease
In trying the case Judge Erwin OF
Jersey City was forced TO hear the
testimony Of many society leaders
who told how they had been allowed
TO keep dogs In their apartments at
the hotel.
After all testimony was In. Judge
Erwin announced that the matter was
too weighty for snap judgment and he
promised, after reflection, TO render
a decision later as TO which are really
to be preferred hereafter in this codn.
try as housemates--dogs or babies!
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-25

Though she spoke lightly, she was
well aware OF the shock she had i'm
parted. For a time her face had
never looked 80 elfsh. but in the
silence that ensued. the light faded
from her eyes.
Abbott was unable to analyze his
real emotions. and his one endeavor
was TO hide his perplexity. He had
always treated her as II she were
older than the town supposed, hence
the revelation OF her age did not so
much matter; but lion-training was
so remote from conventions that II
seemed In a way almost uncanny.
II seemed to isolate Fran, to set her
coldly apart from the people OF his
world.
"rm going home" Fran said
Abruptly.
He followed her mechanically, too
absorbed In her revelation to think
Of the cards left forgotten on the
bridge From their scene OF good
wishes Fran went first. head erect,
arms swinging dehantly; Abbott fol-
lowed. not knowing In the least what
to say. OF even what to think.
The moon had not been laughing
at them long, before Fran looked
back over her shoulder and said, as
II he had spoken. "Still. Id Hike for
you TO know about IL"
He quickened his step to regain
her side. but was oppressed by an
odd sense OF the abnormal
Although" she added indistinct-
ly. at doesn't matter"
(contlnued.)
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-25

two pears old and very sweet. is a
better or worse house companion than
Red Nike very Irish and very ca
ninel
A few weeks before Edwina was
born. her father. Il seems, went to the
management Of the Paramount hotel,
where he had q suite. and asked to
be allowed to move into a large apart.
nent He gave, az the reason, that
be expected an increase In ME fam
n.y." Thereupon. he charges. he was
fiven 20 understand that he had bet
Ter move. a. babies were not wanted. :
But. cxpostulated.' declared Dow,
that our dos. Red Mike. had never
been kept out Of the hotel. so why
should our baby when 10 II born?
Smelly, exclaimed. q baby IL more
|..itabl1 m Z hotel than a dogl'"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-25

"The Business of Life" will hold
you spellbound from the opening
chapter. The first scene, be-
tween Desboro and the wife of his
friend, will make you catch your
breath.
And your interest in Desboro's
character will deepen, as you read
of his meeting with the dainty little
daughter of the old curio dealer,
and of how he prolonged his bust
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-25

bridge. she explained. you must
make wish. tn come true. Won't
you do II. Abbott"
"of course. What a superstitious
little Nonpareil! Do you hold
handsf"
Honest hands" She held out
both OF hers. Come on then. What
are you going TO wish. Abbott? But
no. you mustn't tell tin we're across,
Oh. I'm Just dying TO know, Have
you made up your mind. YETI"
Yes. Fran" he answered indul-
gently, "it's something always In
mind.
About Grace Noir?"
Nothing whatever about Miss
Grace Noir"
"All right. I'm glad. Say this;
- Slow Me-go,
Two in a row
Don't talk or anything. Just wish
Oh. wish with all your might
With all my mind and all my
heart.
While we're together and after
we part
say that"
Abbott repeated gravely:
with all my mind and all my
heart.
While we're together and after
we part
" What are you going to wish,
Franz
"sh-h-h, Num-" whispered
Fran, opening her eyes wide. With
slow steps they walked side by side.
shoulder TO shoulder. four hands
,lasped. Fran's great dark eyes
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-25
IN DS&Oxxx 400 VI LII
A Romance of Modern Society
By ROBERT W. CHAMBERS
Illustrated by CHARLES DANA GIBSON

ZACH ONE of Robert w. Chambers stories has been
- stronger than the preceding it,, Each has dealt
frankly and earessy with the real problems of modern
society. His steady development is remarkable the
been received by the entire English reading public.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-12-25

ness call to the utmost limit of
good breeding.
There is no doubt of what will
follow: his life and the lives of these
two women, of totally different
mental, moral and spiritual natures.
will soon be intermingled in tan
gled skein.
Five superb full-page illustrations
by Charles Dana Gibson. Get
YOUR copy before the news-stands
are sold out.
The Red Cloud chief., 1912-02-15
NEWS FROM THE STATE HOUSE.

BY q vote OF 1863 to 1,179 the mem
bers OF the state teachers associa
tion have decided to hold their 1912
gathering at Omaha. The dates will
be November 6. Z and 8, the vote for
these three days being 2.197 as
against a few scattering for dates ir
that month.
State Hotel Commissioner McFsd
den. In a talk at the banquet of the
United Commercial Travellers at Hast
ings, stated that he and deputies had
inspected $40 hotels located in f)rty.
nine counties OF the state, outsj ie of
Lincoln and Omaha. He reports the
work In his department as pre- gress.
ing very satisfactorily.
Governor Aldrich suggests that
schools take steps to celeb'a ate the
forty.ffth anniversary Of tle state
March /. by having one or more pa.
pers read commenting on tie growth
OF the state. and that citiz ,ns of the
state write a letter on II at date to
some one or more friencs in other
states telling them OF Ne )raska's de.
velopment.
The money in the state treasury in.
creased from $530,776 to $3.50, $50 dur.
Ing the month Of January, according
to the report of the state treasurer.
The trust funds and the money in
the general fund reached sufficient
proportions that the state official was
warranted in calling in the $3.50, 900
worth OF outstanding state warrants.
Claims for the destruction of CLAN.
dered horses amounting to S6031 .O5
have been paid by the state from a
total appropriation OF s25, 900 made by
the last legislature. The claims have
been coming in at the rate of nearly
$1,000 a month.
Three machines for making shoes
will be purchased by the state for in,
stallatiOn In shops at the Koarney in.
dustrial school. The institution In the
past has been turning out between 500
and 700 pairs Of shoes each year. the
product OF the hand labor OF the boys
w. II. Smith OF Seward, secretary
OF the senate at the last session OF the
state legislature. has filed as candi-
date for the democratic nomination
for state senator.
Prof. l.. l.. Zook. a corn specialist
In the department OF agriculture al
Washington, will visit Nebraska and
accompany the seed corn trains.
which will tour the state the last
week In February. Professor Zook is
deemed one OF the greatest corn spe,
cialists in the country His visit to
Nebraska at this time indicates that
the urgency OF the seed corn situation
Is recognized at Washington
The Red Cloud chief., 1912-02-15
Mount Vernon Token Returned

When Mount Vernon. the home OF Washington.
was restored some 30 years ago the various
states were asked to send some token to be
placed in the rooms The women Of Kansas sent
n solid walnut. hand carved seal OF Kansas to rep.
resent this state. For 30 years the beautiful seal
has been standing In the former home OF the
Father of His Country and 1t has just been re-
turned to the Kansas Historical society to be
placed In the exhibit of Kansas curios.
The piece Is carved from solid piece Of ma
tive Kansas walnut one OF the few perfect pieces
of walnut wood found In the state. search OF
several months was required to find tree suit
able for the work. One found In COifey
county and was cut down expressly for this
ing. 1t is four feet long and two feet high and
Is Intended to 60 over the door OF some hall.
The seal was carved by the late Henry Worra
OF Topeka. the first artist In Kansas He worked
all one summer on II. In the center is the great
seal of the state painted in colors In Oil by Pro.
fessor Worrall. Around the seal are the words
Great Seal of the State OF Kansas, January 90.
1861 carved by hand each letter In relief
Around the seal grouped the products Of
Kansas
When the servant quarters were restored at
Mount Vernon. Kansas school children raised the
money to pay for the restoration. 1t was then
decided that Kansas had sufficient representation
among the relics in the home and the great seal
was returned to the Historical society.
The Red Cloud chief., 1912-02-15
TROUBLE MAKER
Coffee Poison Breeds Variety Of lils.

A California woman who didn't
know for twenty years what kept her
III. writes to tell how she won back her
health by quitting coffee:
Il am "a years DID," she says. have
used coffee all my life, and for 20
years suffered from indigestion and
insomnia. Life was a burden and
drag to me all the time, and about
once year my ailments got such hold
upon me that l was regularly sick In
bed for several weeks each time.
II was reluctant to conclude that
coffee was the cause OF my trouble. but
l am thankful that found out the
truth.
Then l determined to use Postum
sxclusively-for a week at first--for I
doubted my ability to do without cof-
fee for any length OF time. l made
the Postum carefully. as directed. and
before the week expired had my re.
ward in perceptible increase In
strength and spirits.
Seeing the good that my short ex-
pertinent had accomplished, l resolved
to continue the use Of Postum. cutting
out the coffee entirely. This did for
nine months, finding. daily. increased
cause for qualification at my steadily
improving health. My Indigestion grad.
ually left me, my sleep returned. I
gained &c pounds in weight, my color
changed from sallow to a fresh. rosy
hue and life became a blessing.
Then l thought | would try coffee
again, and did SO for few weeks. The
punishment for deserting my good
friend. Postum, was a return OF my old
troubles.
THAT taught me wisdom. and am
now and shall be all my life hereafter
usirg Postum exclusively and enjoy
ing The benefits 1t brings me-" Name
given by Postum Co.. Battle Creek.
Mich.
There's a reason" and 1t Is explain
ed in the little book. "The Road to
Wellville," In pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full OF humaA
iatercst.
The Red Cloud chief., 1912-02-15
Thinks He ls Entitled to II.

Fremont. -- Eph Johnson. who dis
covered coal on his farm in the north
crn part of the county. says further
investigation has convinced him that
he Is in II position to lay claim to
the states offer Of $4,000 for II coal
vein over twcnty.siN inches thick. as
the vein on his farm is thirty and as
much as thirty.iivc inches thick IN
places. Below is is a clay like sub
stance. Above is a shalc. resembling
the shalc from which cement Is made
The Red Cloud chief., 1912-02-15

conspicuousy before his countrymen. Here. In
the old Carlisle house. which remains to this day
one Of the chief SHOW places" of the historic
old town. George Washington and other leading
men OF the colony had lengthy conference with
the British commander on the night before the
expedition ct out upon the campaign which was
destined to SO down In history as "Braddock's
defeat"
The old Carlisle house. which Is assuredly one
of the mcst interesting structures In the United
though rove looking to its complete restoration
has latteriy been made by a patriotic society
George Washington was frequent guest at
Carlisle house-the mansion of Major Carlisle
and when, after a social function in Alexandria
he returned to Mount Vernon by boat II was al
most invariably from the Carlisle house that he
set out. the terraced grounds OF the mansion
sloping down TO the river, rendering It convenient
for General Washington and his house guests to
step into the barge to be rowed to his manor
house farther down on the Virginia shore OF the
Potomac 1t was also General Washingtons GUS
tom to sup at Carlisle house each 22d of February
when he came to Alexandria to attend the birth
Night Balls" which were instituted In his honor
In Alexandria after he rose to fame as the hero
of the War for independence These balls were
held at Claggett's tavern and constituted the su
lone height Of AleXandria's social glory,
General Washington most intimately identi
fled with the history Of Alexandria from the year
1863, when he purchased considerable property In
the town. He showed himself good citizen by
becoming member of the Friendship Fire En-
gne company This was volunteer organization