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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24

fully about him. Then he spoke
aloud: There's a ladder here?"
Yes, grandpa" nodded Martin.
I'm going to raise it-just as the
runaways do in the story books. Then
wen loosen a window and get into
the home and make up a bundle of
our clothes and-run away"
"Oh, grandpa" fluttered Martin in
an ecstasy of glorious anticipation.
Good riddance!" shifted Mrs. Por-
ter, when that night later she guessed
what had come about.
TITS terrible lonesome" said Henry
a week later, and began to upbraid his
wife for her evil work, took to drink,
lost his position, and the downward
path began for those two.
The refugees led an ideal life for a
month, wandering from town to town,
living mostly in the woods like the
birds about them. Then the ready
money of the old man gave out. Mar
tin broke his ankle in jumping among
some rocks. They had got down to
actual beggary when the old man ar
r1Veu at a serious QeclSlOn.
II am too old and you too young
to learn true gypsy ways, Martin"
he told the lad. Il hoped never to go
back to my ~ungrateful relatives again,
but we can't starve."
"Oh, grandpa! not to Mrs. Porters? y
mo. You see, there is a brother of
mine, William. We q%uarreled and
haven't spoken for years. Surely,
though, he must by this time have
forgotten his old animosity toward me.
Yes, we will try brother William"
1t was a long tramp and Martin with
his homemade crutch made slow prog
ress. One evening they lined the
grounds of a grand old country place
that Jared had not seen for many
years.
What a lovely home!" cried little
Martin.
1T belongs TO my brother William,
explained old Jared and he was anx
ious faced and tremulous as he stool
at the front door after he rang thu
bell.
why, sir" exclaimed the servan
who answered the summons, staring II
seeming gladness at the visitor, "yo,
have come at lastl"
Il want to see your master, Peter,
said Jared.
"Sir-why-aren't you here?" flus
tered the puzzled servant, "Oh, sill
is it possible you hadn't heard tina
Mr.. William is dead? And we hav
been trying to find you for a Ion
time, for he left everything to you"
And to dear Martin" W 'spere
old Jared %fervently to himself, wine
ing his arm about the dear little con
panion he SO loved.
Copyright. 1914. by w. C. Chapman.)
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24

Brazil has met the situation. brought about
through the inability to float new loans, by proyid-
ing for a new issue OF paper currency in addition
to the abundant volume which already is in cir
culatton. Time may demonstrate the wisdom or
the unwisdom of this action as an emergency
measure, but 1t shows the decentralization that the
European war has caused.
South American public men and the diplomatic
representatives Of the different governments In
Washington who know how great the dependence
has been on Europe and who understand fully
the fiscal status of their respective countries, In.
evitably turn their eyes to the United States, and
1t is through them that the query comes as to
whether the United States can supply a few hun
bred millions capital.
The answer which may be given to the question
will determine whether the United States is to
obtain commercial supremacy and to dominate
South America financially.
European fnanciers who until the New York
Stock exchange was closed were getting gold by
unloading American securities In their look ahead
are now doubtless revolving the same question as
to what the United States may do in the way Of
financing South America. To them the question
takes the form of a query: Whether any Of the
So, 900, 100000 indebtedness Of the South American
governments can be shifted to the United States,
and If so how soon and under what terms?
Two billion dollars represents in round numbers
what the South American countries owe in the
form of public debts. What may be called the ma
tional debts do not foot up this sum, but the mu-
nicipal and state or provincial debts, some OF
which are not guaranteed by the national govern
ment, bring up the total.
All the South American countries have had the
borrowing habit. Some of the weaker and more
reckless ones have given the whole continent a
bad name: Yet the truth is that in view of re-
sources and natural wealth and the rapid develop
ment that has been going on $4,000, 900. 900 is not
an extravagant public debt total
It will be found, moreover, that the very large
| proportion OF the debts has been created by the
countries which are solvent and which scrupulous-
ly meet their obligations.
Since the international imbroglio. in which the
United States took a hand, Venezuela has been
paying of its debt until now the total amount
outstanding is less than $36,000,O00
Colombia has what is known as a consolidated
debt. which does not exceed $40 900. The
country has managed to meet the interest in q
manner to satisfy even the critical British foreign
bondholders committee. Colombia, whether 1t
gets the $25,000.000 Panama ~gratuity from the
United States or not. wants a general loan of
something like $50,000,000 to build railways and
rehabilitate the country generally.
Ecuador has a public debt not exceeding $2o.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24

not his parents home. 1t belonged to
Captain Stephenson, an u~ncle-inlaw
of the poet, and the poets mother VAS
only temporarily visiting there when
he was born. The real Longfellow
home, which was built by the poets
grandfather, Gen. Peleg Wadsworth.
on Congress street. was given by the
poets sister, Mrs. Ann Longfellow-
Pierce. TO the Maine Historical So
ciety as a public museum and memo
rial. There are kept and shown the
old family furniture and some books,
pictures and manuscripts. It IL still
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24
Use Hardy Plants.

In gardens of large extent, such an
usually obtain in rural districts, shrubs
and other plants should be chosen that
need little care or attention. Those
that really need nothing more to carry
them through the year alive than the
winters rains are ideal, and the nearer
all approach this standard the more
popular they should prove. Plants
from similar climates, as Australia
and South Africa, for example, are
sure to prove satisfactory in most
parts of California. Those from Japan,
Europe, and the eastern part of our
own country need 100 much humidity
both in soil and atmosphere.-Los An
geles Times.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24

Two years ago the Argentine DEBT
was approximately 1861, 900 900. A
year later it had risen nominally
to 1892, 100000.
Something more than a year ago
Argentina sought to float a new
loan in France, but the conditions
we're unfavorable. A new loan on
the same basis would doubtless
still be desirable, but the Argen-
tine government would look to
New York rather than to Paris or
London for funds.
Brazil's various debt issues now
approximate 66O,OO0,O 900. There
have been loans for public i'm
provements and other objects.
Brazil. as a vast country, greater
in size than the United States, with
undeveloped resources the extent
of which Is not yet known. has
been a free borrower.
Within the last year there have
been various propositions for new
loans to take up the old ones. 1t
is not likely that any Brazilian loan
can now be floated in Europe and
none is therefore likely to be
sought nv the government. Later
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24
Back to the Land.

When the country has schools equal
to those of the cities, roads and high
ways comparable to streets and boule-
wards, when sanitary methods prevail
that are equal to those in congested
centers, and transportation of agri-
cultural products from small stations
to the central market is as economical
in time and money as that between
large cities, then, and not till then,
will there be a real exodus back to
the land" When this happy day ar
rives, and it is rapidly approaching,
large centers of population will be al
most deserted at night.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24
The .nIaek Death"

The awful plague known as the
black death" appears to have passed
by way Of Armenia into Asia Minor,
thence to Egypt and northern Africa,
from which region it crossed the Medi'
terranean into Europe. Nobody will
ever know how many were the victims,
but careful estimates place the death
list at 25, 1000, 00e. You are probably
without warrant in fearing a repetition
of that ancient plague in consequence
of the slaughter now going on in Eu-
rope. Even should the pestilence
start. modern science would in all
probability be able to check 1t before
it could do much damage.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24

I'm so sorryl" exclaimed the sym
pathetic woman Did o hurt your
self?"
Hurt myself" responded Uncle
Flopsole. Certainly not"
"But your foot slipped and you slid
quite a distance on your chestl"
"Of course. That's the latest figure.
It's called the walrus wallop-sup-
posed to represent a walrus sliding of
a cake of ice. l do it rather neatly for
q beginner, don't you Think"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24
swItzerIand,s Hotels.

The capital invested in Swiss hotels,
according to the latest figures.
amounts to over 5000, oOO. 900. while the
average annual gross profits are esti-
mated at $50, o00, 900. The report shows
that a number OF the biggest hotels
are controlled by large companies,
which form a kind of trust. in which
there is a large proportion of foreign
capital invested. There T $4,000 ho-
tel servants in Switzerland, most Of
whom are very well paid.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24
rraInInu BUILDING Officials.

Facilities are now provided in every
large city and important center of
population in Germany not only for
the technical and business training of
builders, contractors, building me-
chanics and construction engineers.
but also for the instruction of pro-
spective building inspectors and other
public officials, to whom will be in
trusted the enforcement of state ana
municipal regulations relating to build
ings and construction operations of all
kinds.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24
NoncommlttaI.

Redd-Which OF the cup-defense
yachts do you think win win?
Greene-I dunno.
"Some say the number Of letters in
the yachts names has something to
do with It."
$50 ! heard"
zone of the yachts has eight letters
and the others have seven"
Eyes, l know that"
"Well, what do you think are the
c~hances?"
"why, 1t looks like seven to eight"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24

a handsome house, in a good part Of
the city, easily accessible to strangers
and visited by several thousand every
year.
ON the other hand, the Fore street
house, in which the poet happened to
be born, is now in a tenement house
district, inhabited mostly by Italians,
and is out of the way. The house has
been dismantled of it's front door and
side lights, front doorsteps and best
mantelpiece, and its partitions have
been changed to fit 1t for six families.
There are no Longfellow or Wads-
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24
BIRTHPLACE OF GREAT POET
Move to Purchase House Where Long
fellow Mas Born Meets With
Some Dlsapproval.

A relative of Henry w. Longfellow
has written to the Houghton Mifiin
company a letter CONCERNING the
movement to buy the birthplace OF
the poet through subscription. The
letter says:
'The birthplace Of MI. Iongfellow
on Fore street. Portland, Me-, was
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24
QUESTION OF QUALITY.

Little Red Ridinghood, however, was still con.
siderably at a loss.
Just why" she asked, Knitting her pretty
brows perplexedly, do you wish to eat me?"
The Wolf threw one leg carelessly over the
other and laughed.
I've heard so much about this better babies
movement" quoth he, and fecked the ashes from
his cigarette, that wish to see II there's any
thing in it."-Puck
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24
COMPARATIVELY LITTLE.

Awful, isn't it?"
Dreadful! But I did not know you knew
about It."
why, every paper is full of it,"
Every paper full of the fact that my wife's
relatives have come to spend the balance Of the
summer with us? You must be crazy!"
You must be crazy! l was referring to the
European war situation"
Huh! l wouldn't be bothered by a little thin
like that"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24

worth furniture, books or manuscripts
that a be had to put in this house.
ut is believed that the movement
for purchasing this birthplace, such
as 1t is, is not a spontaneous one. It
has not the approval of either the
Maine Historical society nor OF the
Longfellow family, nor OF any but a
very few Portland citizens"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24
HAD BEEN THERE BEFORE.

Right in the midst of the advice you we're
giving him you broke off and hurried away"
That's what l did"
But he was listening deferentially to all you
had to say"
You bet he was, l never had a man listen
to me that deferentially that he didn't try to touch
me for five dollars before I got away"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24

II III UTU TUT TVuHS' - 81 T---
were in the midst of commercial and financial crises
due to economic causes which were at work the
world over. Part of the loans wanted were merely
to take up old obligations by new issues, but in every
case there was also a demand for additional capital,
which would have increased the total indebtedness.
The war has dealt a death blow to these expecta-
tions. In the famous Jockey club at Buenos Aires,
where international finance is discussed, it is now
perfectly understood that with the European coun-
tries staggering for the next so years under the
debts which the war will create there will be no
more loans for South America. The same under
standing exists on the coffee exchange in Rio de
Janeiro and on the bourse in Santiago.
Temporarily some of the South American countries
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24

More overproduetlon.
Japanese tooth brush manufacturers
are the latest to join the chorus OF
complaint Of overpyoduction.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24

will suffer as much from
the war as the nations
which actually are engaged
in it. They will not only
be unable to obtain money
abroad but also their whole
foreign commerce will be
dislocated through the loss
of markets.
Some of the countries
have met the emergency by
following the example Of
the European nations and
d ecreein g moratoriums.
Harassed South American
financial institutions and
big commercial firms which
were in difficulties may
therefore bless the war as
avoiding the necessity of
forced payments, but they
will welcome it only as a
means of immediate relief
to debtors who otherwise
would be forced into bank.
ruDtcy.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-10-24

he United States spare South
America $500, OO0,O 0 during the next
five years? Can it supply 100000 900
during the next ~ months?
South America wants these amounts
within the period stated. The needs
of several of the countries are press
ing. They must get money somewhere.
When the war cloud broke at least
half a dozen countries were negotiat-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-05
MICHIGAN TO CHECK FIRES.
Will Work With Federal Govern
ment in Saving Forests,

Michigan is the latest addition to the
states which have taken advantage of
the act of Congress permitting co-opera-
ton between the federal and state gov
ernments for the suppression of forest
fires. the forestry service announced yes
terday. The agreement calls for an ex-
penditure or 5000 annually by the gov
eminent to be used solely for paying look
out watchmen or patrolmen. The amount
that can be spent in any one state by
the government in year is limited to
$4,000.
The list OF states to which Michigan
has been added includes Maine, New
Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Con-
necticut. New York. New Jersey, Mary
land, West Virginia. Kentucky, Wiscon-
sin. Minnesota. South Dakota. Montana.
Idaho, Washington and Oregon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-05
DECREASE IN PRICE LEVEL,
One Per Cent Less for Meat Animals
May Is to June Is.

There was a decrease of l per cent
in the level of prices paid to American
producers for meat animals during the
month from May 10 to June Is. last, the
Department of Agriculture announced
Yesterday. For the same period last year
the price level showed an increase of
1.6 per cent
During the six months from December
Is to June 10 the level of prices for
meat animals increased ga per cent, as
against u per cent during the same
period year ago.
June Is last. the average (weighteD
price of meat animals-hogs cattle sheep
and chickens-was $7.22 per leo pounds,
cents more than it was in June 10. 1913
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-05
Instances Cited.

For example.
The swimming pool is one of the most
popular features Of the camp. and one
of the most appreciated. but one
mother objected most strenuously to
her boy going in the other day.
Billy. he takes his bath otherwise"
she declared.
AID for instance:
Thee is a little five-year-oId girl
out there who. when asked why her
mother ois not accompany her to the
camp. sravev replied. Mammals hus-
band died YESTERDAY"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-05
Jewish Conference Idles for Sabbath

DETROIT. Mich. July while the
public generally celebrated the Fourth
of July today, delegates attending the
central conference of American rabbis de-
voted themselves to the services of the
Jewish Sabbath. Today's program called
for no business sessions. After the de-
votional meeting in the forenoon the
visiting rabbis planned to spend the re-
mainder Of the day in sightseeing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-05
One Pretty Feature.

The close Of the usual day at Camp
Good VIII constitut>s>one Of the pref
test features of he daily life. After
supper the whole \camp assembled in
the James pavilionl the little children
in a ring in the center. then the larger
children, the mothers occupying the
seats of honor on the outskirts. The
lanterns are lighted. The talented of
the group then sing and give recita,
lions. Friday evening Mr.. Taylor read
one of the shorter Of Rudyard Kip
lings tales.
When bedtime comes all go to the
lamp house. situated just back of the
dining pavilion, to get their lamps
lighted, as no matches are allowed in
the tents. Then everybody seeks his or
her downy couch (only they aren't ex-
actly downy and aren't meant to be-.
and the same old bugler sounds taps.
and another busy day is ended at
Camp Good Will.
Life at Camp Good VIII is normal
wholesome living. with its smiles as
we'll as its frowns There is plenty of
sunshine and all kinds of happiness.
but now and then a tear CLEANS
through the beams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-05
If You Rely

Upon what the advertisers
tell you IN the Want Ads of
The Star You give to your
self the advantage of getting
the best kind of a deal for
yourself.
Take the advertisers at their
word and believe what they
say until at least you have
answered their advertisements
in good faith-if an advertiser
should attempt to deceive YOU.
you will find him out berNre
you buy-it Is best not to
doubt until you've found the
deceiver out.
Telephone your Want Ads to
The Star. Phone Main 244O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-05

Liverpool may construct an eleven-mile
subway system soon.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1914-11-01

will figure prominently in the gayety
forming popular and children's class
es His season will be limited aS he
has a series Of engagements in Pas
adena, Santa Barbara and San Fran
cisco, where he will give exhibitions
and instruction.
Fashionable folk have always
shown their patriotism by generous
" supporting the fair, taking an act
I'VE interest in its womans depart
ment and in being i'll daily attend
ance at the races. They propose do
ing more this year They will ex-
plot one of the states greatest At
tractiOns-its flowers. Mrs. Ernest
Lewis, Mrs E. A. Marshall and Mrs.
Reba Elliot will have charge of the
exhibit which will be held in Agri-
cultural hall. A great pyramid Of
loses, long -stemmed American Beau
ties, fragrant La France and gor-
geous chrysanthemums will occupy
the center of the room throughout
the week, the judging of which Will
take place on Tuesday and Friday.
On Wednesday and Thursday a.
group of prominent society girls will
sell flowers on the grandstand for
the benefit Of Associated Charities
Among those who will lend their as
siStance will be Miss Henrietta Oh
ney, Miss Ruth Ainsworth, Miss
Rema Doris, Miss Eleanor Sloan,
Miss Harriet Hurley, Miss Katherine
KEENAN,, Miss Ruth Jessop, Miss Sci
ma Goldberg and Miss Marion Dor
ris After the announcement of the
floral show there will be undOubted-
ly innumerable offerings from the
many beautiful town gardens and
country places. The feature is well
worth while for besides attracting
for it's beauty it brings to mind that
Arizona is truly the sunshine and
flower state Well known matrons
are, as usual, to preside over the art
and needlework displays and as an
incentive to exhibitors the shops
have offered several splendid prem
, iums. Mrs. E. ]. Bennitt. who al
ways contributes to the special
premium list, has offered a gold
thimble to a girl not over sixteen
years for the best hand hemmed
table cloth, and Mrs. Isaac Taft
Stoddard will give a work box, hand
somely and perfectly furnished for
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1914-11-01

claimed by society. The Bachelors
ball on Friday night at the Arizona
School OF Music was delightful, while
the soiree dansante at the Country
club the preceding evening was quite
the most charming and interesting
affair that has been given in many
a day. The patronesses were Mrs.
William NJ. Seabury, Mrs. Gordon
Tweed and Mrs. Herbert Burr Atha,
and the Country club was crowded
with its members and their guests
who were asked to meet Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Murray Anderson of New
York. Phoenix is admittedly dance
mad and its love and appreciation of
dancing reached it's height when Mr..
and Mrs. Anderson gave an exhibit
ton of the aeroplane waltz. Moth
ing more charming, graceful and eff
fective can be imagined than the eX-
ecution of these accepted leaders OF
ball room dancing Several of the
rev creations were danced, includ-
ing the new steps of the one step,
the Fox Trot the Ballroom Tango,
the MaxiXe, the Half and Half and
the Lulu Fado Everyone is enthus-
iastic over Mr.. Andersons work and
lis junior and senior club classes
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1914-11-01
CLUB NOTES

our state chairman a most important
letter from the Department of House
hold Economics of the General FEEDER
alton.
September End, 1914.
Mrs. f. j. Flanagan, Bisbee, Arizona.
Dear Madam Chairman: The present
time is one of great anxiety for many
in this country. 1t is a time of agony
for our sisters over the sea. Under
the existing circumstances it has
seemed right to us to urge upon
club women all over the country a
consideration of what the home &C.
onomics department has to offer Ill
the hope of mitigating some of the
evil effects of the rapidly increas-
ing cost of living, much of which we
cannot hope to prevent.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1914-11-01
McDougall & Cassou
The New Way" Mems Shop
(Suits and Overcoats)

supplies of all kinds. They generally
set the standards of living. Condi-
tons are now such that in thousa 1ds
of cases the wage and salary earn
erS can get no more. Yet the prices
of the necessities of life have risen
steadily for the past ten years, ra
pidly within the past few weeks.
This increase must be understood
and met in the right spirit and pro-
per ways. In spite of the fact that
advantage of the situation, the fact
remains that legitimate and unavoid-
able demand upon our resources has
and will cause rise in the prices of