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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-06
Destructive Man.

An English scientist, Sir Ray Ian
wester, says that civilized man is the
most active instrument OF destruction
that has ever appeared on earth; that
he has burned up forests, produced
deserts, polluted rivers. He says that
the most repulsive OF the destructive
results of human expansion Is the
poisoning of rivers and the conse-
quent extinction of fish and nearly ev-
cry other living thing that is in them
He predicts sterility TO meadows and
hillsides drenehed with naHseatinS
chemical manures from factories. The
New York Medical Record speaks in
like fashion and says that these words
Of the British scientist should awake
an echo on this side OF the Atlantic,
for in no country of the world have
the beauties of nature been so wan
tonIy defaced as here. and in no land
have the rivers and lakes been 50 pol
luted to satisfy the greed Of the indi-
vidual- Added to this is the disaster
that Will certainly come to the masses
for such fragrant disregard Of the
health of the people.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-06

MosIem graveyards. BY one cable
order a Bagdad importer bought fifty
American reapers, for use in Assyrian
wheat fields
From this region-made famous by
New Testament history-the stagna-
ton of centuries is passing, and
travel writer's can no longer dub it
"changeless and inert
It's a railroad-the same magic
power that built up our vast west
that's rousing this long-dormant re-
gion of the middle east. It's a great
railroad, too, greater far in possibili-
ties than even the famous Russian
road across Siberia The "Bagdad
railway this singularIy significant
road is called, and already it is half
completed. When finished it will
stretch $50 miles-from Scutari to
Basra on the Persian gulf. the old
'Balsora" of Sinbad the sailors tales
From the Mediterranean to the Eu-
pirates, now spanned by a temporary
bridge. the line is in operation, and
on three sections under construction
q 600 men are steadily at work. From
the Euphrates the route pushes east
to Mosul-on the site of CID Nineveh
thence down the classic Tigris to
Bagdad and Basra
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-06
HeSSOnite,

Hessonite might be a new disease
or new fad, but it's simply a new
shade and it's named for the Grand
Duke of Hesse. The shade. which is
neither distinctly rose nor amethyst,
but blending of the two, is found
chiefly in the semi-precious stones of
translucent composition and brilliant
luster such as are used for necklaces,
chains and lorgnette holders, as well
az for hatpin tops and toilet pins Of
a minor character. Hessonite, con-
sidered as a color, somewhat partakes
OF the yuturists' idea of shade blend
ing. for The rose and the amethyst
tones so melt into each other that it
is impossible to say which one has the
stronger characteristic
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-06
CoLoRED FOOTWEAR IN VOGUE
Black and White Combinations Still
Popular, Though Not In the
Latest Style.

Great attention is paid to footwear
by well dressed women at present.
The most dTessy styles are the sandal
effects with and without buttons. High
button boots have sandal strap open
ings, and low shoes in sandal strap
style are in the button form.
LoH-cut slippers are laced in sandal
fashion with ribbons or leather straps
across the instep, and fasten around
the angles. Sometimes the strapping
is simulated by an openwork design
This gives to the slipper more per
manent shape and outline than if the
straps were fastened at will when the
shoe is worn.
Lace shoes in English style have the
vamp of the shoe in black leather.
tn a tan or biege cloth top, which
is trimmed with strips of brown leath-
er. These strips cover the instep and
the back seams of the CATERS. If
a shoe is made in a brown leather
with a brown cloth top these little
strips or bands are in black to afford
a contrast.
Black and white combinations in
footwear continue to be popular, in
spite of the fact that colors are the
newest feature in costumes. Black
patent feathers with white undressed
leather tops, both in high button and
in low button shoes, are much worn.
A very smart model has a gaiter inset
of white silk rubber, over which the
instep piece of white leather fastens
with impression snap buttons.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-06
Ruins of Renamuende.

A city at the bottom of the sea was
seen toward the end of October, 1888,
near Treptow. in Prussia, when a
powerful south wind blew the waters
of the Baltic away from the shore,
uncoverfng q portion of the sand usu-
ally hidden by the waves.
1t was the ruins of the city of Rega-
muende: once a fourishing CONNER
cial station, which was swallowed by
the sea some five centuries ago The
unusual sight~was visible only for i've
hours. when the storm slackened and
the waves returned to cover up the
place which had once been the scene
Of the dwelling place of human be
ines
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-06
FINDS POISON IN FLOWERS
Bouquet Carried TO Sick Friend Affects
Clergyman, Causing Swelling
of Nose.

Wilmington, Del.-Poison in a bou-
quet of flowers is believed to have
caused a painful swelling in the face
of Dr. W. L. S Murray, one of the
veteran cIergymen of the Methodist
Episcopal church, now stationed at
Epworth church this city. While car
rying the flowers to a sick friend Doc
tor Murray inhaled their perfume
The bouquet evidently contained a
poison of some sort, because shortly
after there was a noticeable swelling
in the clergyman's nose, which soon
spread ever his whole face. Aside from
the pain, Doctor Murray experienced
no serious trouble
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-06
B&E&2S sI2S8SEl
BIG FEATURE FILM.
Burning of Old Family Home
Saved Sons Farm From Fore
closure Proceedings.
BY AUGUSTUS GOODRICH sHER-

BY AUGUSTUS GOODRICH SHEER
When the movies came to Brook
dale Mrs. Hayden took a great inter
est IN their doings She and her Grip
pied husband lived a mile from town
along the river 1t was there that
the motion picture men made their
camp. The scenery was wild and beau
ttful, just the spot to furnish the
frame for almost any vernA drama.
John Hayden had not seen her so
spry and animated for years. He was
glad to note her interest in trif1es and
the household cares of years wear
ing away from her All the same he
did this with a suppression of sad
ness she never penetrated It was
with an aching heart, and that heart
beating next to a certain letter he had
received and kept secret from her,
that the old man smiled at her simple
jOyOusness
Just think of it, John" she said,
only two weeks more and we start
for the boys farm Did 1 show you
the photograph he sent me of the dear
place, with himself and his wife,
Laura, and the two little tots on the
pretty porch? Isn't it delightful to
think OF you and I passing our last
days among such lovely surroundings,
after just negotiating in this ram
shackly old ruin ready to fall to
pieces after century's use?''
1t was indeed a veritable ruin 1t
had answered the needs of two gen.
erations, however. A large rambling
house, 1t was scarcely safe now to
walk across some of the trembling
floors. Neighbors had warned the
Haydens that it would not last much
longer, that any day the venerable
relic might tumble about their ears
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Sashea for Color

If one does not wish an all white
gown for evening there is always the
sash to fall back upon as a means of
obtaining color. 1t may be as bril-
liant some wishes or as demure
Flesh pink is so exceedingly popular
that 1t is difficult to choose otherwise
when one is building a summer eve
ming gown, but the deeper shades of
pink as well as purple, scarlet and
green are all to be had for the asking,
and fashion smiles upon each.
The coolest looking girdles are
those of net They are tied around
the figure in a careless manner, and
add to the diaphanous effect.
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Has Made His Own Way.

William c. Redfield, the new secre-
tary of commerce, began making his
way in the world at fifteen At that
age he was employed as q clerk in the
Pittsfield CSIass-) postofice at three
dollars a week His next step was as
salesman for a paper company From
Pittsfield he went to New York, secUr-
ing a similar place with q paper
house Some time later he became an
accountant for a tool manufacturing
company, rose TO the presidency of the
concern. and after thirty years as q
manufacturer resigned, having been
elected to congress
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Blue and White japanese Creme.

There is no excuse this season for
not having attractive summer fur
nishings for ones self and ones home
Artistic goods are so very reasonable
Particularly pretty blue and white
cotton crepe in japanese effects can
be purchased for IS cents yard
This material is suitable for kimonos,
draperies for windows, table covers
and sofa pillows. Besides the fact @.
its cheapness and beauty, blue and
white is one of the coolest-looking
combinations for hot weather that one
can select
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Don't worry" Sarah Hayden had
smiled brightly. 1t will last our time
Only a few days and we will bid it
goodby; we are going to make our
home with the dear boy, David. out
west"
The small patch of ground around
the house had no value whatever, even
for average garden purposes. AS to
the house, a millwright had offered
$50, intending to tear it down and use
J: the old lumber to build sheds on his
Town place. It was this that the Hay
.dens had depended on to pay their
way to the boys farm out west.
: 1T will kill her when she knows the
truth groaned John Hayden as he
moved away on his crutches from the
house. How shall I break the news
to her? Poor mother! Poor, dear
boyi"
Then the old man sought a secluded
spot near the river and for the hun
dredth time took out the secret let
ter and pored over its contents
That letter contained a real heart
tragedy in its few soul-crushing lines.
1t informed the distracted father that
heI and his wife must abandon all
thoughts of coming out west. David
Hayden had met with dire misfortune.
The year before a scamp of a trav-
cling swindler had induced him to spe-
cialize on new grain. The crop was
a total failure.
WORST of all" wrote David, Il had
borrowed $500 to try the experiment,
and ! gave the little farm as security
They have fOreclosed. for $500 is a lot
of money out here. Unless l pay that
and a penalty Of $50 inside of a
month my farm will be taken away
from me-the dear little place Laura
and l have worked SO many years tc
secure"
No wonder, therefore. with this
dread secret on his mind, that John
Hayden took little interest in the gay.
careless, gifted group of men and
women-actors and actresses they
called themselves daily posed
and Unanswered before the camera
to supply city dime shows with attrac-
tive motion picture films
1t was not in his kindly nature. how
ever, to be surly and sulIen with any
body. The gypsy-lik crowd was made
welcome to the shelter of the old
did some extra cookiPg for them. The
man in charge of the movies, one Ru-
pert Dale, appreciated all these little
courtesies. Twice when he needed an
old couple in the scenarios he paid
husband and wife aSsubstantial sum.
Mrs Hayden was as pleased as q
child
TO think of US old folks earning
money, real money, IN what is going
to make US look like real actors to
the people who will see those pictures
when they are finished" she mar
Veled.
At any other time. .Kith mind free
from care, all this would have been
a pleasant series of Iepisodes in the
quiet, humdrum life of John Hayden.
Now. however. it was a false position
it made him assume-to smile when
his heart was breaking! Each dawn
ing day drew them closer and closer
to the vortex of ruin,1 that must be an
nounced sooner or LATER
Il am going 60 tell her-I must tell
her. he said one day. after a long
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spell of deep thought in his favorits
solitude by the river side.
, Yes, the blow could not be averted
longer. His wife must know the truth
The old man tried to steady his
nerves, to gain courage for the dis
tressful disclosure
He arose and sighed as he noted
the bright, cheering sunlight beyond
the network of vines that screened the
natural spot of beauty where he had
been seated in painful medita-
ton. About to take up his crutches
and proceed on his cherries mission
John Hayden paused Some one had
halted just beyond them, engaged in
conversation. He recognized the tones
of one of the speakers as that of the
rollicking, good-natured leader OF the
movies, Rupert Dale:
Yes he was saying. we're ready
to report in now, almost. There's two
more scenarios and then we're
through
How about the finish up of that big
feature finn"
We've got to burn up a house to
act that out"
We'll, why don't you find one to
burn?" demanded Dale's companion,
evidently a person of importance and
The company don't stop at expense
you know, where it's an extra good
film
i haven't run across an empty
house III our travels just suited to
our purpose replied Dale.
Why, the ideal old barracks to
work in the fire and the explosion is
that old ruin 1 noticed right beyond
here. Do you know who lives there?"
oh, very we'll"
Offer to purchase it
How much?'
"Oh-say $780, was the careless
reply of man who made money so
fast that the amount was a mere in
cidenJal trifie.
I'll take it, oh, I'll take it," cried
a quavering voice, and John Hayden
staggered into view and from very
Joy and gratitude fell senseless heap
at the feet of the two astonished mo-
ton picture men.
In graphic, sensational style the old
house went up in smoke the next day.
Following a secret telegram John Hay
den sent to his son, happy old couple
took the train for that little farm out
west. Sarah Hayden was never to
know how narrowly the joy Of living
had escaped the bleakness of despair.
And all the way of that rapt train
journey, the. heart of the happy old
man was singing a glad strain OF
gratitude and perfect happiness and
peace
(Copyright. 1913. by W. G. ChapmanD
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-06
FOR DAY OR EVENING WEAR
Smart Coat That May Be Made Up in
Black Satin or Other Materials
to Suit the Taste.

This is an extremely smart coat OF
black satin; the style is one, however,
that may be copied quite well in pop
lin, Shantung or fine cloth, and is
suitable for day or evening wear. Our
model is lined throughout with black
nerve, which has the advantage over
a co1ore6 lining that it looks we'll with
a dress of any color, and is really bet
ter style for day wear The right
front is braided at edge with silk
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-06
silks for Wrans

Moire silks are one of the accepted
novelties for wraps, combination pur-
poses and for garnitures- Brocades
and matelasses in variety are being
largely used for outer garments. com
binations, trimmings, and confidence
is expressed in an increased distribu-
ton during the forthcoming fall seq.
son. Plain and printed Gibbons ar
staples.
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Rich Rihhnns

The characteristics of the new rib
bons are richness of coloring and very
large, bold patterns. Large designs,
peoples and orchids and roses are
typical. In the velour ribbons dark
floral effects will be especially in IA
vor Moire brocaded ribbons, with
floral backgrounds In rich tones, too,
will be used for millinery
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AUCTION OFF PETRIFIED MAN
GreWsome Patsgonian Relic Sold
Under Hammer in Paris to
Highest Bidder.

Paris.-A petrifed man was sold by
auction in Paris recently. The man
lived some thousands OF years ago in
Patagonia He was about six feet FIVE
inches in height
Though he is now a stone statue,
the body bears traces of two deep
wounds 1t is supposed that the man
was killed, and that his body was
slowly changed to stone by the action
OF water charged with lime salts
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Laws of Physics.

Caustic Calkins dropped his watch
on the sidewalk Did it stop" in
Queried Solicitous Jones. AS the flag
ging is four inches thick" replied
Calkins, 1T did. But 1 think, if I get
a heavier watch it may go through
next time"
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Test Three-Year-oId Eoos.

Trenton, N IA test of eggs
three years old was made by the state
board of health here If the board
survives $4,000 worth of ancient eggs
viii be- released from cold storage.
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Great Convenience.

Parcel post is a great thing
Yep" asserted the grocer You
can stick a stamp on a can of corn
and send II right out TO a farmer
Judge
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Mrs Winslow-s Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, sOfuens the gums, reduces infamna-
tion,allays pain cures wind colo, sc bOttleAs.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-09-06

Pride may go before a fall even
when a girl falls in love
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The poet is born; after which he's
mighty lucky if he can contrive merely
to exist.-Alfred Noyes
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Honesty, the excuse lazy man has
for being poor. is worn threadbaTe by
now.
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Blessings come disguised, but so
does ptomaine poisoning
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Most excuses are so thin that blind
people can see through them.
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braid, and is lightly draped up at low
er part under handsome passemen-
terie ornament The collar and cuffs
are both at edge
The hat has crown of dark mauve
straw, with a brim of lighter shade;
it is trimmed with a wreath of mixed
flowers
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CHANGE in Paris Humor.

opyright. 1913, by ". G, Chapman)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-05-29

He wheeled and flung up his hand al
if to check some hidden movement OF
Willie's.
NO voylence yet, Will! What dyou
mean, Mr.. Speed?"
Speed uttered what he knew was
his final joke on earth. Il mean thai
| refuse to run straightaway. I'm an
all-around athlete, and / must run all
around something"
Amid shouts of confusion, those who
had taken position along the course
came crowding back to the starting
point. Willie wrapped his legs about
the top rail Of the fence and drew 9
second revolver, while the two fore
men beloved indistinguishable threats
at each other. Chaplin lost no time In
withdrawing bis guests out of the
turmoil. but Helen kept her place, hel
face chalky but her eyes very bright
What are you tryin' to hand us?'
roared Gallagher.
Still Bill was quick to take a cue
Don't get hectic!" said he. There's
~ASNAih AZ thC ailiSiCo dpOut
straight. Let EN- run around the cor
raj"
But at this suggestion every voice
seemed to break simultaneously.
"Humpy Joe ran straightaway," de
clared Gallagher.
Yes. an he kept at IT," piped VIII
lie, II favor the idea Of them runnerI
comm back where they start from"
Listen, all OF you," Speed an
nounced, II am going to run arount
and around and around this corral
II Mr., Skinner chooses to accompan!
me. he may trail along: otherwise
shall run alone"
Never heerd OF such a thing!'
Gallagher was dancing in his excite
ment, but Skinner Gained him by an
nouncing. CURLY:
I'll beat him any way he wants II
run"
You couldn't beat a rug" retorte'
Wally, and Glass suddenly smote hi
palms together. crying, blankly:
4 ! forgot the rugl"
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crowd he pounded at the heels OF his
antagonist, then out upon the second
lap. But now his fatigue increased
rapidly, and as It increased, 80 did
SINNERS lead. At the second turn
Wally was hopelessly outdstanced,
and began to sob with fury, in an,
ticipation Of the last, long, terrible
stretch. Back toward the final turn
they came, the college man desper
ately laboring, the cook striding on
like machine. Wally saw the rows
of forms standing upon the fence, but
OF the shouting he heard nothing.
Skinner was twenty yards ahead now,
and flung a look back over his Shout
der. AS he turned into the last
straightaway he looked back again
and grinned triumphantly.
Them. Wallingford Speed gasped
and calling upon his uttermost atom Of
strength, duickened the strides Of his
leaden legs. Skinner had fallen!
shrek of exultation came from
the Flying Heart followers; 1t died as
the unfortunate man struggled to his
feet, and was off again before his op
| ponent had overtaken him. Down the
alley of human forms the two came;
then as their man drew ahead for an
instant or two, such a bedlam broke
forth from Gallagher's crew that Law.
renee Glass, we'll started on his over
land trip, judged that the end had
come
But Skinner wavered. His ankle
turned for a second time; he seemed
about to fall once more. Then he
righted himself but he came on hob
bling.
The last thirty yards contained tbs
tortures of lifetime to Wally Speed
His lungs were bursting, his head was
rolling, every step required separate
and concentrated effort Of will. HI
knew he was webbing, and felt hi
knees ready to buckle beneath him
but he saw the blue tight-stretchet
ribbon Just ahead, and continued t
lessen the gap between himself AM
Skinner until he felt he must reacl
out wildly and grasp at the othe
mans clothing. Helen's face stood GU
from the blur, and her lips cried t,
him. He plunged forward, his out
flung arm tore the ribbon from 1t
fastening. and he fell. But Skinne
was behind him.
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wrong In the burr, but he's game
Yittlo guy"
As the Centipede foreman counted
the money. Helen came forward, an
nouncing
You'll have to win now, won't you.
Mr.. SPEEDY I've wagered five hun
dred dollars on you. I bet against Mr..
Fresno"
Fresno! So he's out from cover
at last, eh?"
II haven't been under cover" spoke
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have broke your arm. Now-it's too
late"
But Speed Joined his friends with
the most cheerful Of greetings.
They responded nervously, shocked
at his hippant assurance
"This. Mr.. Speed. is the scene OF
your defeat!" Gallagher made the IN
PRODUCTION.
And this IA Mr.. skinner. no
doubt7" Wally shook hands with the
Cenupede runner who stared at him,
refused to recognize his knowing wink
and turned away.
you think pretty we'll Of yourself
don't your" suggested Gallagher un'
pleasantly. and Speed laughed. There
was no reason why he should not
laugh. Either way his hour had come
II s'pose that satchel 10 full OF
money!" Gallagher pointed to the suit
case.
ION the contrary. It 10 full o,
clothes. 1t Ia I who contain the mon
ey." He thrust a cold palm into hi
pocket as Covington dragged him
aside to advise him not to be an ut
ter idiot, to throw his money away Il
no must, but to throw It to chart,
or to his friends.
yes" Glass seconded. lugubricias
~, land hold out enough to buy me I
Gates Ajsr' In immortelles." But h,
said also. a. Il TO himself. He may b