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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-09-01
Saturday, Short Story

Idooryard, and the young and childless widow to
whom the homestead belonged stood among the
roses. She was brown and scarlet, and her eyes
were black and merry.
Yes, yes, she agreed, she would sell! There was q
mortgage the place. She intended to pay that off
and have little over. True, the place paid. But
Good Lord she lived all alone, and she didn't enjoy
that
she helped them spread the cloth under fig tree
that had thrown shade for five hundred years. Asabr
passed the champagne, and they all became very
merry together. Indeed the sullen brigand became
Asabri respectfully "excellency," but gratefully
and affectionately as smy father
This one became more and more delighted with
the term, until finally he said
1t is true, that in sense am this young mans
father since believe that if were to advise him to
do thing he would do it.
sThat is Gods truth, cried the sullen brigand
My son, said Asabri tour fair guest affirms
that upon this beautiful little farm she has had ev
erything that she could wish except companionship
suffer from lonelinesss" He turned to the pretty
widow. II WISH = said he, to address myself to you
in behalf of this young man. /"
The others became very silent. The notary lifted
his glass to his lips The widow blushed. Said She
T like his looks well enough; but know nothing
about him. -
IT can tell you this said Asabri, esthat he has
been man of exemplary honesty since yesterday,
land that under the seat Of my automobile he has ii
la leather bag, a fortunesof fifty thousand lire ~
The three brigands gasped
He is determined, in any case z the bankers con-
tinued ito purchase your little farm; but it seems
to that it would be beautiful end to story that
has not been without certain aroma of romance if
self into the bargain. Think it over. The mortgage
lifted, handsome husband, and plenty Of money 3n
the bank . Think it over And ia any ease
the pleasure Of q glass Of wine with youl'
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!. Across the golden bubbling,

They touched glasses. Across the golden bubbling,
smiles leapt
LET u.s. said the second brigand, ssleave the pair
in question to talk the matter over while the rest of
us go and attend to the purchase Of my barge"
1Well thought said Asabri. my children, we
shall be gone about hour. See it, in that time you
cannot grow fond of each other. Perhaps, If you
took the bag of money into the house and pretended
that it already belonged to both of you and counted
it over, something might be accomplished .
The second brigand turned to Asabri. Excel
lency he whispered syou are as much my father as
his"
ssTrue, . said Asabri, swhat of itYv
Nothing! Only the man who owns the barge which
desire to purchase has very beautiful daughter "
Asabri laughed SO that for moment he could not
bend over to crank his car. And he cried aloud:
My son, if the bargeman's daughter is to be had
for the asking, she is yours. But we must tell the
father that until recently you have been very
naughty fellow"
IS They remained with the second brigand long
enough to see him exchange kiss of betrothal with
the bargeman daughter, while the bargeman busted
himself counting the money; and then they returned
The sullen brigand was cutting dead wood out of a
fig tree with saw. His face was supremely happy.
The widow stood beneath and directed him.
\ Asabri went to the fig tree, and he said to the
widow:
FIs all wella''
Yes she said tive have agreed to differ for the
rest of our lives. It seems that this stupid fellow
needs somebody to look after him. And It seems to
be7 God 8 will that that somebody should be E =
FAREWELL I shall come is The wedding. So
It was dusk when they reached the village ID which
the sweetheart Of the youngest brigand lived Asabr
thought he had never seen girl more exquisite
/" And we have loved each other said che young-I
sksince we were children think am dy-l
iIIE, 4 am Sd happy"
= Her Old father came out Of the house
have counted the money + Is correct
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Then he rolled his fat eyes heavenward Just as The
Youngest brigand had prophesied, and said Bless
you, my childrenl''
must be going, said Asabri; but there is one
thing
Four dark luminous eyes looked into his.
You have not kissed " said Asabri; let IL be now.
so that may remember
Without embarrassment, the young brigand md
his sweetheart folded their arms closely about eac
other, and kissed each other, once slowly with fl1
tie tenderness. ss B@S
Asabri drove toward Rome, his headlights piercing
the darkness. The champagne was no longer ii his
blood. He was in calm, Judicial mood.
To think, he said to himself ssthat for q mere
matter OF hundred and fifty thousand lire rich old
man can be young again for day or twor'
(THE ENID .S
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Copyrighted by Charles Scribners Sons.
Continued From Saturday

Upon reaching Rome he rode to his palace and as
sured Luigi the valet that all was we'll. Then he
bathed changed, breakfasted, mapped, and drove to
the hospital of Our Lady in Emergencies He saw
the superior and gave her the leather bag containing
the brigands savings
"For my sins, he said. II have told lies half the
night
Then he drove to his great banking house and
sent for the cashier
Make me up, said he, "three portable parcels Of
fifty thousand lire each''
The next day at ten he left Rome in a black and
beauteous motor-car, and drove slowly along the
Appian Way. He had left his mechanic behind.
enough for four and he had not forgotten to bring
along the three parcels of money.
The three brigands stepped into the Appian Way
from behind mass of fallen masonry. They had
found the means to shave Clearly, and perhaps to
wash. They we're adorned with what were evidently
their very best clothes The youngest, whose am
bition was the girl he loved, even wore necktie.
s.Wel met said Asabri, ssince all is well. lie
you he smiled into the face of the sullen brigand,
twill be SO good as to sit beside mel&. The
others shall sit in behind. We shall go
first to have look at that little piece of land on
which grow figs, olives, and grapes. We shall buy
it. and break fast in the shade of the Oldest fig
tree 1t is going to be hot day. =
1T is below Rome and far, = said the sullen brig
and. But with all Difference excellency, have you
really retrieved your fortune ~
And yours, \ said Asabri Indeed, 4 am today
as rich ever was, with the exception his eyes
twinkled behind his goggles-'sof about q hundred
and fifty thousand lire. =
The sullen brigand whistled. g
In the village nearest to the property, they picked
up notary through whom to effect the purchase.
The little farm was sweet to the eye, with the deep
green's OF the figs and grapes and the syery green's
Of the olives furthermore, there were roses in the
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Society

Among the interesting nuptials
OF the early fall IL the marriage
this evening at st. Luke's church
Of Miss June Wright, daughter of
former Mayor and Mrs. George p.
Wright, to A. william Lonmann
of Seattle. Miss Wright Is a
popular Tacoma girl, and a June
graduate Of the University OF
Washington. The groom is a well
known Seattle business man. Miss
Wright will be attended by Mrs.
e. r. Nichols and Miss Lucille
O'Brien, as maid and matron Of
honor, and two little flower girls,
Miss Anita Graybill ad Miss Will
ma Wright. The groom viii be
attended by Nelson Harrison as
groomsman and the ushers will
be friends of the groom, from Sc
attic.
Miss Ava Jane Raze OF North
Yakima avenue will entertain for
the opening salon OF Ls Club
Francois Wednesday afternoon.
The club has been adjourned for
the summer months, having its
last meeting in May.
Mrs. Mary Porter Croker and
Edwin CLARK Blanchard were
quietly married Saturday evening
at the home of Mrs. Crocker, 721
North Yakima avenue. Both bride
and groom are widely known in
Tacoma, and their marriage came
as complete surprise to their
many friends. Mr.. Blanchard Is
general manager OF the Northern
Pacific railroad on all lines west
of Mandan. with headquarters in
Tacoma. Rev. Edwin T. Ford Of
ficiated at the ceremony.
There will be chapter rehearsal
for officers of the Tacoma Chap
ter, o. e. s., Tuesday evening.
Sept. Q, at the Masonic temple.
The first meeting Of the Coterie
CiuU Will NC Helu at euc uouic Va
the president. Mrs. l.. c. Hitch
cock. 1894 South Junett, Friday
afternoon.
Mrs. H. II. Davis, s04 South I.
street, left today for Minneapolis,
where she will visit with her sis
ter, Mrs. Ainsworth. From there
she will 60 to California to spend
the winter.
Fern auxiliary of the o. Il. 8.
will meet at the home of Mrs. J..
w. Wilkinson. 1902 North Union,
Friday, September s. Mrs. WIKI
inson will be assisted by Mrs.
Harry G. Rubidge and Mrs. w. o.
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AT THE PRINCESS

Never before in her stage ca
reer has Miss Warda Howard.
leading woman OF the Princess
company. playing in Tacoma, COW
cred herself with such glory as
she is this week in "Kindling,"
the drama made famous by Miss
Margaret Ellington. Probably
never before has Tacoma aud
fence witnessed such a remark
able play as the Princess company
mas attempted. And to say that
the entire company is absolutely
flawless In its presentation OF the
sociological play, is a mild sort of
praise. ffI
The play was released to the
Tacoma company by request OF
Miss Ellington, who. since her
marriage to Edward J. Bowes of
this city, has hailed Tacoma as her
home. Miss Howard is the first
stock company actress to have the
role of Mrs. Maggie Schultz, the
slum woman who steals for her
unborn child. is arrested and tor
tured into a confession of her
white" crime.
George Zucco, as Maggie's hus-
band portrays the character of the
hard working laborer 10 perfec-
ton. Neil McKinnon, as the
tempter, could hardly be, improv-
ed upon. Others who deserve
high honors for their work are
Ethel Tucker, James Mott, Dorcas
Mathews, Ollie Cook, Frederick
Harrington, J. Will Pike and
James Guy Usher.
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AT THE TACOMA
BILLY CLIFFORD TONIGHT.

BILLY CLIFFORD TONIGHT.
Believe Me" is one of the hits
of the season. Ever since the
opening night of this clever musi-
cal production it's success has
been assured beyond all question.
Already advanced bookings have
been made that will take at least
a years time for the company to
fill. The fact alone that time has
been secured SO far ahead ought
to be sufficient guarantee of the
merits of the production. There
can be no question of merits when
such an artist as Billy s. Clifford
is to be seen in the title role. Mr..
Clifford has long been recognized
as one of the coming stars, and
in this delightful musical product
of a clever writer, he had I'M
doubtedly reached the height of
perfection. believe Me" will be
seen at the Tacoma theater to-
night.
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UNCLE TED'S
CIRCLE

Well Riddles can't imagine how pleased the NUM-
bers children little
Already today have received applications from numbers Of little
other cities and towns Remember don't have to live
Tacoma.
new up BY Saturday. On
dollar
Vacation Days office
by Friday 4Ss
printing the application blank today who
did not Saturday. Send in will mail
certificate of membership
UNCLE TED
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"EVERYWONfAN.o

The engagement of the drama
tic spectacle. "Everywoman," at
the Tacoma theater next Friday
and Saturday and Saturday mat
inee brings to this city the most
talxed-about production of many
years, and without doubt the most
successful. While the play has
been attracting the multitude in
the Eastern cities for the past
three years, this is the first tour
of the West, and owing to the
enormous size of the production
but few places can be played.
Mail orders are being received
and are being filed in the orde.
of arrival. The regular box office
sale will start Thursday, the mail
orders being filed in advance Of
this sale.
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MELBOURNE

THE Mysteries Of Paris, -
showing in picture the gay life
of that gay city, the famous
Apache. and the midnight cafes,
will be the big feature film at the
Melbourne commencing tomor-
row. 1t will be as great film
although on different lines. as the
great production. The Death
Pit" which features the bill clos
ing today. The latter details a
great bullion robbery aboard a
steamer. a terrific fire in the ves-
sells hold and some thrilling res
cues from the fiery pit.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-09-01

Dear Miss Grey: In your
items in The Times you give
so much common sense adj
vice that a. suggestion came
to me. Within about AZ
hours we have heard of two
young people drowning at
the lake. We learn by suf-
fering, or by scientific un-
derstanding that we should
act when we have the oppor-
tunity, so l would suggest
that every reader of your
column in The Times, de-
mand that a pulmotor be
placed at the bath house at
Point Defiance.
l know had such arrange
ment been made before one
young man who was drown
ed at the bath could have
been saved. and be alive to-
day. l was there, and it is
unnecessary to explain fur
Their Concerned.
Al am surprised in this up
and-alive day they have not sucl
at the bath house. 1
seems crime that we so oftel
wait until tragedy occurs be
fore a move is made to insure tn
safety Of the people. As w
look over the long list Of disas
ters from one end of the world h
the other, after they have occur
seems comparatively cas-
to have prevented them. Why no
provide apparatus to proven
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PANTAGES

Feats of magic and "the-hand-
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES" will have
the feature portion of this week 4
bill at Pantages theater. Car
ter the Great. Known everywhere
as the greatest magician since
Herman the Great. has returned
to Tacoma after a long absence,
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SUFFERED ECzrrSsA F1prY
YEARs--NOW WELL

Seems a long time to endure
the awful burning. itchins. smart.
ing, skfn-disease known ~ sstst.
ter another name for Hcx8ma.
Seems good to realize. also. that
DR.. Hobsonss Eczema Ointment
has proven . perfect cure.
Mrs. D. =. Kenney writes -ssl
cannot sufficiently express my
thanks to ron for your Or. Hob
soma Ec5enaa OIntmonf. Il has
cured my letter. which has tron-
bled me for over mt years" All
druggists, or BY mail. soc.
RFEIFFEH CHEMICAL ca.
Gt. Louis. No. Fhizadslrh1o. ~
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J. Dear Miss Grey: What
must woman do, who wish
es to re-marry, who has been
deserted by her husband
three years ago, and has no
idea of his whereabouts2 She
lived in Canada at the time,
and wants to be legally free
both here and there. What
will be the expense?
IGNORANCE.
A. She will have to get di
v0rce. The divorce proceeding
are published q certain number o
times. The expense varies, bu
you can ascertain the price frou
any lawyer.
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Dear Miss Grey: We have
been wondering for some
time IL Cynthia Grey is
man or woman, and think
the problem is solved in
recent issue where you say
you take off your hat to
the city officials" We know
this is not customary for a
lady to do that. But any
way ! will ask you a ques-
ton. / have a baby 5 months
old. He is healthy as can be
but have so much to do
/ do not hold him very much.
I give him all necessary at
tention, but neighbors say /
do not exercise him enough,
and / think a baby will take
the necessary and proper ex-
ercise itself when old enough.
What do you think? SKY.
A.-To take off the hat,
metaphorical expression, and ca
be used by either sex. So their
now. l take off by hat to you To-
l am q man.
The best authority on bah,
raising not only agrees with you
but declares that a baby shoul,
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with series of mystifying acts
more perplexing than he has ever
presented before.
There are several other good
acts on the new bill including the
Frank Mills players in Live
Wires" Ed Raymond and Vera
Hall, Four Baldwins and Carmen
and Roberts.
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rhs remedies We use arr ebsq
90 mot contain mercury. s.
II unable to call personally, 0oud
l0c stamp for diagnosis blau1k
n. VOW CHINEsM AlEuIOfNW CO
iIs1x c....ss. = ss.ss go
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Daily Healthogram

Warn your child not to use
the common drinking cup, the
common towel or the common
brush and comb. They are all
means of carrying disease and
dirt ss&
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The Native Daughters Of the
Pioneers of Washington will meet
in Seattle Wednesday at o'clock
at the Federated club house, Har-
ward and Thomas streets. Many
Tacomans will attend.
The Garment Workers of Taco
ma will give the first of series
of dancing parties September 10
at Eagles hall. Mrs. Rose Bontz
will chaperone.
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Cynthia Grey's Answers

not be handled more than is ne
cessary for its comfort. However
would not advise you to let Il
lie ON the bed. or In its cradle al
the time. Change il around *
that IL will be cool and rested b.
changing the position.
Dear Miss Grey: I am q
girl Is, and wish you would
help me. / have been in the
eighth grade but have never
passed. / want to know II it
would be hard for me to learn
bookkeeping or stenography?
How long would l have to go
before I could take 1t up?
Do you have to pay to enter
college? Please answer.
A. B. G.
A. You could take up the stud!
Of either bookkeeping OF stem
ography at once in a business col
lege, but you should have the
studies that comprise the StI
grade of the public school, ant
the teacher of the business col
lege would advise this. So, VIII,
not make up your mind to pas
that Sth grade, and not let 1
frighten you. The 9Th grade Il
considered the test grade, ant
once passed, you will not have s,
much difficulty with your course
YOu see If you stop without con
quering the grade you are in, yol
are acknowledging it has con
quered you.
You will have to pay at a bus
mess college.
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Dear Miss Grey: Will you
kindly tell me can girl over :
IS be married without her
parents consent. G. r.
! A. L am sorry to say "Yes," for
but few girls of that age know
the realities of married life, and
are more or less enchanted with
romance. 1 do not advise 1t un-
less the case is exceptional.
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APPLICATION
Uncle Ted's Circle
years DID, and to school,
pledge myself kind dumb animals. to honor
mother and my father and persons my
Please certificate Of membership in the Circle and
will always try to be good true friend to Uncle TED and 70
other members.
My Name is. ...................s
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BY the use 81 nne61o-
tnAl herbs and roots
known for their re-
unHrkable cures u
China, We ere kHlo
TO absolutsiy cure
such ailments a.
Catarrhs Oeafn0ea
Asthma Skin Dios
seases, Rheuma<io1
Appsndicitia. Hesft
~ stn 49,
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ASabrii

BY GOUVERNEUR MORRIS
Illustration from pose from life by Pauline
Frederick, star of Joseph and His Brethren, =
and by Earle Williams and William Shea.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-06-11
FOR THE NECK
ANDSHOULDERS
A Free Prescription That Instantly OBJ
literates Blemishes, Tan, Freckles
And the Marks Left by
High Collars.

The Dutch neck and the evening
gown too often expose the diseoloration
and blemishes of high collars or the eff
fects of tan and freckles. It is easy to
overcome these conditions and make the
neck beautiful and white and soft and
smooth-to overcome, in other words,
every blemish and make the low neck
as attractive as it is comfortable. This
preparation can also be used on the
shoulders and face, and it is marvellous
ly effective to beautify the hands and
arms.
If you want to try it, go to your
druggist and get one-ounce bottle of
Kuklux Compound. Pour the entire
contents into two-Ounce bottle, add
quarter ounce witch hazel, then fill
with water. Prepare this at your own
home. One application will delight you,
1t is deliciously cool and soothing and
it is not affected by perspiration. 1t
will not rub off.
If you put it on one hand only, or on
one side of the neck and note the diff
ference, you will see the wonderful
change it makes instantly. The results
are immediate and continued use of this
preparation will keep your skin as soft
and smooth as a child s.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-06-11
ROYAL WELCOME FOR
THOSE LONG SUBMERGED

Long Beach, June ia rousing re-
ception will be given the occupants of
the submarine boat when they emerge
from the water at o'clock this after
noon, after having been submerged for
SO hours. Mayor J. S. Hatch will be
present to break the seal that he placed
on the hatchway when the boat went
down at 5 O'Clock yesterday morning.
Mrs. John NJ. Gage, wife of the invcn.
tor of the boat, will be the first to wei
come her husband back to land, and
hundreds Of interested spectators viii
line the shore. Whistles and sirens OF
every description On land and sea will
join in @he demonstration, and their
blasts will announce the safe return to
the surface of the six men who are now
at the bottom of the harbor making a
new world S submergence record.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-06-11
WILL NOT FORM POOL
TO SELL THEIR CROPS
Willamette Valley Prune Growers As
sociation Thinks Other Method
VIII Be Satisfactory.

The willamette Valley Prune Grow
ers Association held its annual meet
ing yesterday afternoon and several
matters of importance were discussed.
The association will not form a pool
to secure prices for the 1918 crop, as
has been done heretofore. Prices will
be made this year on whatever condi-
tions justify and it is thought by the
members that this plan will be far more
successful.
Secretary H. S. Gile submitted his
report and the following prices are
shown to have been received for the
1912 crop:
Italians-Twenties to thirties, 6.38
cents; thirties to forties, 5.93; forties
to fifties, 5.32; fifties to sixties, 4.2S;
sixties to seventies, 3.O5; seventies to
eighties, 2.5s.
French-Forties to fifties, SAG; fif-
ties to sixties, 4.36; sixties to seventies,
3.51; seventies to eighties, $40; eighties
to nineties, 2.6O; nineties to one hun
dreds, 202; one hundreds and over, 1.39
An election of officers, or in fact a re.
election of officers, was held. The old
members of the board Of directors were
detained and W. J, Crawford was elect.
ed president.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-06-11
SAYS REPLY TO JAPAN
WILL BE MADE NEXT WEEK
UNITED PRESS LEASED w1RE.1

Washington, June 11.-Secretary of
State Bryan announced this afternoon
that the American reply to Japan s re.
ioinder regarding the California lanl
law would be submitted to Ambassador
early next week.
Bryan took to President Wilson this
afternoon note drafted by John Bas.
sett Moore, counsellor of the state de-
partment, which is to be the basis of
the American reply. Bryan and the
president held a long consultation on
its terms. 1t is announced that the cab
met as whole will be asked to en-.
dorse the note before it is presented to
the japanese ambassador