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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-08-19

NEW YORK. Aug. is.-PayIowa
Ia 20 have n rival for the favor
OF American audiences this winter.
Lydia kyasht IL coming over.
Kyasht. like Pavlowa. 10 a
Russian and rnAdo her reputation
In ST. Petersburg She has since
become well known In other
European cApitals During the
pas, season she has been dancing
In London, where she has made the
biggest kind OF q hit She In noted
for beauty OF face. as well as
Of figure.
The shuberts have engaged
Kyasht for an American tour. and
she will arrive late ia the fall.
The firs, dramatic opening Of the
new season Ia The Silver Wed.
ding" at II. II. Fraxee'H new Long
acre theatre In Yves, 4sth St
This comedy OF life among the
"pennsyivaniA Dutch" written by
Edward Locke, and with Thomas
A. Wise featured. was produced in
Chicago last apring. II 10 reported
10 have been well received there.
but seems too Illogical In theme
and weak IN construction to catch
on here.
The east is excellent wise's
personality IA sufficient To make
almost any play endnrable.
A prominent playwright by the
namc OF Shakespeare Is going TO
receive 10, Of attention In this
town next month.
soshsrn and Marlowc win appear
IN repertoire nj the Manhattan
Opera House. Forbes. Robertson
win begin his "shakespearean
cycle" Mt the now shubert theatre.
and John Drew viii blossom out In
Much Ado About Nothing" Just
10 make the namo good. II IL pos
slbls that William A. Brady may
heave Robert Mahtell into the
arena somewhere along broadway.
Shakespeare certainly did write
a 10, OF good plays. and no manager
has 20 pay a cent OF royalty on
any of them.
The way some American vau-
deviilIans are cleaning up" In
London is giving the ones on this
side awful pains Melvin Gideon.
n cong writer. singer and piano
player OF no great rcnown locally.
Ia getting 1880 week In a
London restaurant The manage
ment allows him shilling for
every patron. The popularity OF
American rag-,ime In London does
the rest.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-08-19

VepS 0su"tN S
Editor The Star: The best
evidence 10 my mind OF tho abto-
iuteiy degenerate state OF present.
day American morals may be found
IN the wide spread popularity OF
tho modern dances" the turkey
trot. grizzly bear. Texas Tommy.
bunny hug. ad infinitum. nd
nauscam.
Some time ago. before these
dances" attained their present
vogue. witnessed them on tho
famous Cor infamous) Barbary
Coast In San Francisco. was not
familiar at the time with the names
OF these acrobatic contortiouE. but
was Immediately struck with
their gross indecency.
There IN an old saying. ''Honi
soft qui NAL y pcnse" tEvil to
him who evil thlnks"D. but Ia
there any one. with tho slightest
shreds OF decency cIinging TO their
nature. who In not ashamed and
disgusted At the sight OF these Inn
modest exhibitions7 Il viii not
degrade tho word by calling them
"fances.") And yet you SEQ young
girls devoted to them
Not very long aso went on a
moonlight excursion on Lake
Washington. II was under tho
auspices OF one of the Sunday
schools. Tho young people
gathered In the bow OF the boat
away from the watchful eyes Of
parents. and | was amazed and dis
gnsted to see several couples start
performing these confortlons
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-08-19
NOT A THUNDER EXPERT.

Tho masterful manner In which
some people evade an issue was
mentioned at recent dinner when
this one was recalled by Rear
Admiral Philip Andrews:
"In New Orleans one night" the
Admiral said. there was a man
on the stage who offered 10 answer
by mental arithmetic any question
that might be asked by the aud
fence.
Just as long as the questloner
remained in the expected channel
tho sailing was easy. but finally
one man got beyond the bearings.
"If you please, cir. said the
man. rising from his seat. How
far off can you hear thunderT
81 cant tell you. SIR was the
prompt response OF the wonder OF
the stage.
"'You cant tell meT responded
the man. Why ! thought
mot about thunder. replied the
stage party. doing quick piece
Of lodging. You see. am n
lightning calculator. '"-Washing-
ton Post.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-08-19
HIS REQUEST.

In the absence OF the regular
teacher OF small boys class In
certain Los Angeles Sunday
school some time ago, a beautiful
young woman was asked TO as
sumo charge. The fair one sweet
ly accepted the responsibility. and
Immediately started to dlslodge
all possible thought OF Sabbath
fishing and Sunday baseball from
the infant mind.
Throughout the entire lesson the
boys were very attentive, and nj
It's conclusion. the pretty teacher,
feeling greatly encouraged. turned
TO the youngsters with a charming
smile:
Now. boys" she said. I'VE still
have n few minutes to spare. and
II thoro is anything that any of
you want to know. dos't want
you To hesitate TO ask" 90
For moment there was great
silence and then little Willie rose
superior 10 the situation.
Please. ma'am," said he with
startling plainness. have you got
any cigarette pictures on your
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-08-19
Women Not the Sole Offenders

men, should get together again. and pass resolutions
~ of indignation wonan's inhumanity to woman
II is favorite theme and can't be repeated too often
There was OHara He making great strong fight
or the betterment Of working girl conditions and the abo
don slavery This didn't suit Big Business IN lit
and strike back the because the
neone were with OHara But there might be another
Is down hnhis past So they tried 10 drag an affinity
scanda on the theory that you throw mud enough some
10 it will stick -, ,
Then there Gov Sulzer Wanted TO wipe out the Wall
street gambng wanted direct primaries and wouldn't
crook his Tammany bossism However, New York
ound that while Suffers could be defeated each
time one them voted down Albany the people waxed
roh From some mysterious OF the past chorus
rirl came forth with breach-of-promse sut-with about
1hc usual evidence CD in such cases.
Turn again to Muhall The rage and pain at his dis
closures which, regardless OF Muhall himself down in
black white somehow be soothed So rake
his private life with a fine tooth comb.
All these instances freshly bring mind how free MEN
are from mountaineering The past is thick with such
examples.
Ii all this sprang from determination that must
kecp themselves unspotted from the wofd and forced
women are to end off the slightest chance for criticism
might rejoice But there yet evil gossip which
did spring from malice sheer maiceand Often sheer
[mvy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-08-19
EDITORIAL PAGE OF THE STAR
: MOST ANYTHING :
An Indiana Calamity

Tho toughest piece OF III luck
happened To the News Saturday
Uncle Nesbit Endicott who has
been and IN stanch supporter OF
the local paper. dropped In 10 pay
the subscription on four copies he
has been keeping up for years
Vision OF 81 passed before the mind
OF the manager TO be dispelled later
like the many dreams OF youth,
when looking up the accounts II
was found each was paid up six
months or more In ADVANCE
Poseyville Und.) News.
Lost: A Day.
(By MAX r." poinciana Apart
Lost: A Day.
Twas somewhere between sunrise
and sunset:
fta value can never be told.
IL is deep cut with beautiful mo-
menta,
inlaid with intentions pure gold.
Lost: A Day.
Rewards WIN the finder please
noticel
And no questions asked. should
he call.
Poor stray little Day. my heart
tells mo
You'li never be found. after all.
soms,ims.--
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Aid Point car
iikethls,
Don't you wish II could DO
Mor-o-iLk-s.t.hI-s1
A New York surgeon announces
he viii be grating arms within a
Tow months They're right out
with II In that burg. They know
the police won't stop 'om.
"is anybody able 20 make any
thing out Of those cubis,a' pic,ures-
Sure. Tho men who sell them"
Nat Goodwin says he will never
marry again. In Il possible that
Nat has married all the women In
th. United States who are willing
10 have himf
One must cay this for Nat. how.
ever; lilo never had two wives ai
tho same time
The temperance movement. &C
cordlng 10 cable. II spreading In
England The mcn have to keep
sober to dodge tho suffragettcs.
A Paris dancer who 10 eor,lno
over ia few weeks says she's
going 10 wear a ring In her nose
when sha dances. We're glad
aho's goIng To wear something.
Doc Cook ssys there's music At
tho North Pole. Which reminds
us
VIVA, has become OF tho old.
fashioned man who used 20 think
Doc Cook reached the North polc-
A sur Drink.
Homo made sausage drank with
hot coffee caused the death OF
Missouri woman the other day
Dahloncga (Ga.) Nugget.
The governor Of indiana 10 TAX.
Ing vacation. tho first he has had
I'm his Sc years on earth. Tho
people OF Indiana must be- enjoying
Il greatly.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-08-19
Advice to
Beauty Seekers

You can got rid Of crows rect 81
wrinkles about the mouth cor
by using a wash lotion prepared ~
dissoivfng 1 on. powdered shtoii.'
in X pint witch hazel. This ight-
ems the skin and tends 20 hisperss
wrinkles. and It's tonic effect 10 mofs
than temporary.
Rrsasy that IL attracts dust ana dlft
and you have an awful time kseplns
your face clean looking or free from
once by asking your druggist for an
ounce OF mercolized wax Apply
nightly like cold cream. removing IN
the morning with warm water -
the wax gradually and harmlssfiy
absorbs the affected cuticle. not only
will your freekles vanish. but the
new and younger skin which APP
pears will have n healthy colof.
Probably you will need 70 con tinus
treatment a week or more.--Adser-
tisement.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-08-19
Best Short Stories of the Day
HIS MA6TERpiECE.

A certain renowned ball player
whose name has been appearing In
magazines over certain signed
stories pertaining TO the game
bumped into his editor a short
while ago.
Say" he said to his literary
manager. who wrote that last
chunk OF dope | had in your maga.
zine7"
Bib Blank" replied the editor.
Whats the kick7"
"Oh, no kick at ALL" replied the
athlete. u was only thinking that
In many why's II was the best story
have ever written. Golfers
Weekly.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-08-19
Neutrality-suspicious. rTnYI &Elall
The Smartness of Tony Brady

liver hear of Tony Bradyl Chances didn't unless
IL YOU Glanced read of his death the other day ae'
Tony il appears left an of SlooOoooo And Tony
first work was as a bootbaek in Albany hotei
Mighty smart lad he must have been. you say so pne
up from that humble beginning, IN one lifetime ,
equal years average income OF all the peope !" wy
Of a million inhabitants. 4. .
Yes mighty smart For he saw quicker than nost inc
easiest way it. He had hounds scent Tor priVege'
The nckels of the people made the start o, ms
r;cels scent for street car rides which. they had been
running their they might have had Tor thIe cents
or less This recipe for enrichment is simple Get your
franchise as gift borrow bonds TO pay for your road
repeat the process you've spread over large and
area options adjoining land and short oil ooas
fnmines great fires cannot escape from becoming N
the nckels grow in volume every time BABY Is porn
But Tony another pay streak American tobacco
That's the trust that Taft busted Here again the recipe was
ample though not quite simple the other one ~ con-
es OF adding enough plants together until there IS
monopoly then forcing down the prices OF what YOU o
and forcing ND the prices of what you SELL The crimes oil
sasm The system would have worked out unerringy IN
any event -, ,,,
Toward the last OF his romantic life Tony saw sun
surcr field OF privilege and electricity folks mao oesn
get on TO the and they were yeuhg oi
somebody TO bust But get community by me
throat through its need of light heat and power and VIII
stand lot OF squeezing before il arrives at the STATE
impatience impcng take these works oil Puoe
necessity usually what the private expoef
asks, initiation and all ,...;.
Yes indeed; he was a boy. to rise in Lifetime
from bootblack TO hundred-fold millionaire Rather
smarter don't You think than the public which paid so large
II toll for the service he rendered.
BADLY scooPEo 49,. 49,, %,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-08-19

What can be- said OF the stata Of
religion In America when these 40
called dances" have Invaded even
the church and Sunday schooisv
Yours very respectfully.
cHAs. T. HOOPER.
sosA 23rd av. 3.
New Plan for Saloons
Editor The Star. In Tuesday
evenings Star | read Mrs y. =.
VS. letter. IN which shs says.
Close the saloons Saturday after.
noon. because men get paid then.
and II the saloons were closed. they
would take tho money home"
would like 10 ask Mrs =. 8. w.
why allow man to run n business
nj all N II n wrong to run II nj any
and all times7
Now my idea Of the saloon bus.
mess In this: II IL not the drink
habi, "a much ss tho treat habit
that takes n mans money.
would say. take off tho license
and make the distiller and the
brewer put MP their whisky and
beer or other liquors IN bottles of
not less than half pint. then put
a stamp over the cork, and make
II n crime for tho dealer TO remove
tina, stamp. and allow no bar In any
place where liquor Is sold. and al.
Low no one 10 drink inside tho
building whore II Is sold. Thon no
man could buy less than n half pint
and he would have to take II out.
aide the building TO drink II. You
would have but very little treating.
and men would not spend 30 much
money. A. w.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-08-19
MOONSHINERS FLEE;
GIRL WRECKS STILL

SCoTTSBORo. Ala. Aug. Ia
Miss Annie Higgins. daughter OF a
farmer living near Larkinsville.
raided and destroyed large wild.
cat distlllery and lot OF liquor. In
a wooded swamp. near her fathers
farm.
The young woman had noticed
that the farm hands came In from
work In an intoxicated condition.
and 80 she set out 10 find the source
Of their liquor supply. She secretly
followed ono OF the workmen and
found the sim In full operation.
When the operators saw her APP
preaching on horseback they fled.
The girl az once destroyed the still
and poured out the liquor. then noti-
fled tho revenue officers. who went
TO the place and confirmed her
statement that she made good work
In the stills destruction.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-08-19
KnouU Your City
Y NOW your city. Know what it produces. Know IS
- attic Made Goods"

II NOW your city. Know what produces. Know Sc
N attic Made Goods"
At the armory this week, there is exhibition of
Seattle manufactured goods that will prove only highly
Instructive but also highly interesting Some OF the
exhibits works of original attractive and in their
practical uses most fascinating You should Seattle
nanufacturers' and merchants fair at the armory
Learn what Seattle manufactures. Get in and boost
Add your prosperity and growth Of the city by
ing the enterprise which is aiming to make Seattle one OF
the big manufacturing centers of the country.
Seattle the Seaport of Success wants all the manufac
turing plants it bring here. Let's all help.
nor TO REVERT
They're showing signs reverns Broadway
don't slit skirt.
MORAL upLFT BY THE INCH
An
Sunday reading children
feared that the
actrsssss models and bshers dressed
Sny hardly any
KEEP GOING,
Felix Dax congratulate her
Philadelphia and kind
Of 1875. Hueta won't
Nothing hurry, nothing under strain, 10 really
we'll 6one-H. q. Wells
. desire fulfilled happiness stake-Ed
win sJorkman.
WONDER WHAT old snoIno Of Jsmsca Of
Jssonisn would done strictly "dr" Sunday
In Washington
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-08-19
OUR HERO.

In a great deal OF trepldation a
dlffldent young man called nj the
office Of the father Of the girl he
was smitten with and stammercd:
"Sir. f-I--pardon me. but want
10 marry your daughter
I'm busy, go and see her
mother. young man." said the
father.
II have already seen her mother.
and still wish 70 marry your
daughter. "--Everybody's Magazine.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-08-19

Modern. elegantly furnished
rooms: transient soc to 81: weekly
$3.50 to $500. virginus Hotel, so4
Virginia ST.. near Westlake Ave-
Advertisement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-08-19

Some Star reader wants 20 move.
Tell him about that furnished room
you have. Use a Star want nd.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-08-19

Hpg YOU IN!
Eastern Ssoooo
IS Eveess Eden.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-08-19

Is |. not CARELESS for you longer put off coming
and renting private box In absolutely fire-proo
and burglarproof Safety Deposit Vaults, Our rent for
private box only $500 and up. for whole year When
keep jewery heirooms and valuable papers in
home not only you in danger of LOSING them
but you are also in danger OF losing LIFE Be prudent
Come in today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-08-19

Scientists say that wont on siIfours
showing Of revertng TO that Broadway
DolJee don't interfere with the silt skirt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-13
LOCAL MENTION.

ch Als ySs gift So for friends TIE BOOK Of
called to your attention, at Halls. Zerch-
er's. Crosby Bros, Mills, PetersOn's and
BARS in North Topeka. Price 50c.-Adv.
Gold fish sc to 40. Gold. fish supplies.
Rosser Bros, 500 Kansas ave.-Adv.
E. Montgomery, secretary Of the Topeka
Grocers' association, has formed what ID
called the Merchants Collection and Rat
ing association, a state wide organization
with offices in the Columbia building. j.
B. Larimer will be At the head asao OF the
Mr.. Montgomery formerly owned gro
Gerry store in Topeka.
itself forward rather than Jesus? This is
the theme for discussion at the Westmfn-
ster Presbyterian church, Huntoon ana
College avenue, TOMORROW morning. IN
the evening there will be an illustrated
sermon on the subject. The World Pre-
pared for His Coming. ADV.
Mrs. F. f. Guibor and Miss Jennie Bross
have returned from st. Marys where
they spent spent. the pa oa. month with Mr. ana
w. e. jeffrey, Dentist. 7os Kansas ave.
Folding chairs. tables and linen covers
for rent. H. w. Bomgardner. Phone
49, W.-Adv.
Surely. madam, you will try Golden Egg
Machine Dried Macaroni or Spaghetti.
Once. Just ask your grocer.-Adv.
Raymond Stevens, aged %, and Birdie
Payne. aged g. both Of Topeka, were
married Friday afternoon by the probate
judge.
Try Illinois nut coal for cooking; it's
washed. Call 31SS. J. F. Spohn.-Adv.
Are you looking for an appropriate
Christmas gift for friend? The book
of "Ramblings" by Myra Williams
FARRELL is called to your attention, at
Halls, Zerchers. Crosby Bros, Mills.
Peterson's and BARS in North Topeka.
Price 50c.-Adv.
The South Side Civic Improvement club
held its regular monthly melting Friday
evening In the assembly room Of Van
Buren, school. Seating capacity was tax
ed to accommodate all who came. H. B
Wilson, superintendent Of city schools
addressed the meeting The enlargement
OF Lakewood park was discussed, and q
committee appointed TO investigate the
feasibility of a benefit district for the
condemnation Of the necessary lands. In.
terest in club work ID increasing. AL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-13
CRAWFORD BOY won.


More than 1000 people this after
noon witnessed a victory over rae
ing goose by George Crawford. The
Crawford boy and fifty others entered
the race, which was given by the
Payne Shoe company. It's Kansas
avenue. The first prize was won by
George Crawford. $3.50; the second
by Morris Swearingen, 1914 East
Eighth street, SO; the third by Byron
Boone, 1912 Clay street.
The race against the goose was held
at o'clock this afternoon. Kansas
avenue, between Seventh and Eighth
streets. was lined with spectators and
for half an hour street cars had a diff
ficult time in getting through the
crowds. When the race was called,
fifty boys were lined up in front OF
Crosby Bros, One or two girls also
endeavored to beat the speedy goose.
After some delay the forty-yard race
began and several boys came out
ahead of the goose. The judges in
the contest were J. Will Kelley, DIR. c.
M. Hensley and Charles Lagerstrom
II the Crawford boy had not succeed
ed in beating the goose, his prize
would only have been IS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-13
MASONIC REUNION HERE
Masters and Wardens of Sloan
Lodge in Work Tonight.

Lodge No. rs. A. F. & A. NJ. win hold
their twenty-ninth reunion at the Masonic
Temple in Topeka tonight. The degree oil
Master Mason win be CONFERRED s Elmer 1t.1
will make an official visit of inspection
The banquet begins at $50 O'Clock and the
reception Of grand lodge Officers at I
o clock. The work began at o'clock this
The committees are:
Reception of Grand Lodge Officers
Sadlier ]. Hodgins. Frank L. Sturges and
General reception committee-owen J.
Wood, Frank S. Crane. Charles W
Kouns, John D. Freeman, Ferdinand J
Drieshbach. Thomas Bowles. Joseph Il
Fay, Charles Joslin. Harry w. WasnDurI
Banquet committee-George w: Hart
James Nelson, Floyd A. Baker. Hiram =.
Mohney. Paul E. Duncan, Joseph l.
swayze. Victor s. Boutwell,. George J
Swan, Thomas 8. Stevens and Luther M
Jones.
Committee on invitations-C. F. Reich
enbach, William L. Excl, and Elmo b.
Whitmore.
Master of ceremonies - Augustus o.
Marshal-James e. Thomas.
Tue officers are-Wtlliam A. tinker
master: William L. Excl. senior warden
8. Crane, treasurer: George w. Banter
secretary; Aston w. Dana, senior dea.
con: Victor 8. Boutwell,. Junior deacon
Louis RI vsspeT fn senior
Bowles. chaplain: VIM. G: F. Reichen
bach, master Of properties: Frank L
Sturges. director Of work; George L. Ham
mel. stage director: Louis M Dice' assist assist
orRanist; James Moore, chorister; James
Nelson, tyler.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-13

to the North side.
f. d. McConnell Of Men0ken Vas .
N3 y s1ee DcnnesS Wator rn3oez -.
haitian, where he will spend . short time.
Mrs. r. +. Conwen left this morning Aor
Berryton.
A birthday party was given Friday
evening at the home Of Mrs. c. L Car.
1873 Central avenue. The AFFAIR was given
were: Ruth See. Grace Watt. Lilas Fin
ney. Gladys Rum. Edna Bolts. Alice
Kessinger. Hanna BlairsdeIl. Marguerite
Miller. Pauline Bealer. Lois Leonard.
Margaret Irwin, Mildred Carr. Robert
Myers. Maynard Brossfield. Archie Hut
ten. DWIGHT Bealer and Merle Carr. Re
freshments were served at the close OF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-13
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

James B. Evans, aged IS, died Fri
day In the military hospital at the
Soldiers Home In Leavenworth. He
formerly lived in Topeka ana was well
known here Mr. Evans owned the
land of Evans addition west Of North
Topeka, and lived IN that district un-
tn ten years ago. Since then he has
made his home with his granddaugh-
ter, Mrs. D. F. thinker at 1911 Wayne
avenue. He went to the Soldiers
Home about two months ago.
Mr.. Evans served as soldier during
the Civil war and then moved to To-
peka. He came here when the coun-
try was sparsely settled. He served as
a Justice OF peace in North Topeka for
number Of years. The funeral will
be held In COnWell's chapel at 2:30
o'clock Sunday. Members Of Blue
Post q. A. r.. will have charge of the
services. 1nterment in Rochester
John II: Peaslee. aged Sc, died Fri
day at his home at 1882 Quincy street.
His body was taken to Manhattan this
afternoon for burial.
Calvin Crith. colored. aged 10. died
Friday at his home at 426 Lime street
The funeral arrangements will be an
nounced later.
Harrison Chfles, colored, aged Is,
died Friday night at the home OF his
son. Ibeeon Chiles, in Oakland The
funeral will be held at 2 O'Clock Sun
day in Browns chapel.