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the founder. Ahmed Kahn.

the founder, Ahmed Kahn"
The present sultan. Mahomet V, is a
we'll built, anable Turkish gentleman.
in the prime of life. He wears a mus
tache and trimmed beard: he has a
kindly expression and a most gracious
manner to those who come in contact
with him. and he is much better look
ing than his pictures. At the time Of
his accession he made no secret of his
regret that he was unprepared to rule.
having lost the best years of his life
in enforced seclusion. his brother, the
now deposed Abdul Hamid. having kept
him a prisoner of state for thirty
three years. fearing him as the next
heir to the throne.
They have Ike, me locked up for the
best years OF my life Mahomet V is
reported to have exclaimed. and now
they let me out and make me sultan.
and expect me to know all and to be-
come a wise ruler all in moment"
One of the first acts, however. OF
the newly created ruler was character
istic Of the man. He lad erected a
splendid tomb in the outer courtyard
Of the Sultan Selim Mosque. on the
heights above the lovely Golden Horn.
to the memory of his mother. who had
died half century ago, when he was
only a little child The white marble
tomb stands quite alone on the sum-
init of the green hill which gently
slopes down to the water. and from no
spot in Stambul is there a lovelier
view of the Golden Horn. spark
in the sun, and of Pera. the fair city
on the opposite shore. with its Galata
tower. many fine hotels and splendid
mosques.
Every pleasant Friday during the
summer the Turkish women, in their
silk cloaks and gauzy face coverings.
drive out from Pera to the pleasure re-
sorts on the Golden Horn above Ayub.
Or whole families of women, with their
attendants and children, enjoy them
selves picnfcking at the sweet waters
Of Europe, while the poorer classes.
who cannot afford to hire a "caiaue.
and row up the river. take passage.
with their lunch baskets, and swarms
of little folk on the excursion steam
ers which ply up and down the Golden
Horn at frequent intervals
At Ayub is situated the famous
MOSQUE erected over the grave of the
at the siege of Constantinople in the
year 66S A. D. No Christian is ever
permitted to enter this Moslem holy
of holies, and there Is carefully guarded
the precious sword of the Ottoman
dynasty. with which every sultan must
he invested upon coming to the throne.
The outer walls of this mosque are
covered with texts from the Koran
written in black Turkish hieroglyphics
on glass and framed. They are very
ornamental and are for sale as "ayets"
(the pious quotations which Moslems
hang above their beds). but no unbe
lever can purchase one at any price.
In this courtyard is a magnificent plane
tree of enormous dimensions which is
believed to contain the soul of pious
mueZzin who planted and cherished it.
The tree is certainly of marvellous size
and beauty, Notwithstanding its ex-
treme age.
No river in Europe enjoys more popu-
larity with foreigners than the Bos-
phorus. The European shore is one
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Samuel J. Mills. the father of for
eign missions: John Brown of Osa-
Watomie and Thomas Brown. founder
of Brownsville. Pa, who was her revo-
branch of the family moved to Kansas
in 1857. one of whom. John A. Martin.
an uncle. was governor of the state
from 1885 to 1889. This man had a
most unusual career. At the age Of
twenty he was secretary of the con-
vention that adopted the constitution
of the state. He was colonel of the
Sth Kansas Infantry and commanded
that regiment throughout the civil
war.
With all her duties Mrs. Taggart is
working out a problem for system
attic and effective line of child well
fare work. which she intends putting
into operation entirely of her own mi
tiative as soon as her small son of a
year and a half reaches the kinder
garten stage.
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even the terrible quake OF l349 which
did so much damage to the city. 1t is
now used as watch tower against
fire, the greatest scourge the city now
has to fear. When the Waterman dis
covers a blaze in Pera, he proceeds to
hang out flag by day in that di-
rection from the top of the tower, and
by night fire baskets are the signals
used to notify the fire department. of
the confiagration On the opposite
shore similar symbols on another
tower indicate the fact if there is a
fire in Stambul. Then, without too
much unseemlv haste. the fire depart
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popular monuments raised by great men
to perpetuate their own memory.
One of the handsomest of the chismehs
is that known as the Fountain of Sultan
Ahmed, just opposite the Bab-i-Humayun
and ST. Sophia. 1t is a rectangular
building beautifully ornamented with fine
tiles, and its walls are entirely inlaid
with bands of mosaics and decorative
Inscriptions in fanciful Turkish letters.
1t has a central dome and four smaller
domes at the corners. and on each side
large drinking fountains with rows of
little metal cups on chains. provided
for the public use. 1t has beautiful
carved arabesques, and the inscrip-
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Out of Clothes.

sERENCH fashions have stopped
coming over" said Mrs. Olive
HaZleton. president of the Cleveland
Woman's Club, land evening gowns for
the winter will, in consequence, be less
decollete"
Mrs. HaZleton smiled.
"A good thing. too" she resumed. II
said to a woman at dance last week:
How beautifully your daughter is
dressed Don't you find it difficult to
keep her in clothes?
Indeed I do" my friend replied.
Haven't you noticed the decollete
gown she's wearing tonight"
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reopened the gate, and during the
siege of Constantinople in 1453 by the
Turks, the gate was left unfastened by
accident. The enemy, stealing in, in
the darkness, swarmed into the city
and planted the victorious star and
crescent upon the neighboring towers.
The Turkish version tells that an in
discreet Greek maiden opened the
postern to slip out to meet her lover,
and that while the twain were needless
of the lapse of time. the Turks found
the gate unfastened and entered the
city, causing such a panic on their
presence being discovered that no re-
sistance whatever was made.
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was not only one of the wealthiest
men of the city, but also one of its
leading legal lights, took the full aca-
demic course at the Kansas City Uni
verSity.
Later she completed a course in a
commercial college at Kansas City, Mo.
and then went to work in her fathers
law office. Later she held position in
the county attorneys office in Kansas
City, where, she declares. she learned
more of the great need for real char
ity work than she had ever dreamed
existed.
formation for club paper, she was
referred to Mr.. Taggart, who was
dubbed walking encyclopedia" The
mutual friend introduced them over
the telephone, and half an hour later
Mr. Taggart came to call and bring
the desired information in person. AS
Mrs. Taggart expresses it, THAT began
it," "it' being the courtship which re-
suited in their marriage about eighteen
months later. In the meantime Mr.
of county attorney.
Though a member of various study,
art and literary clubs prior to her mar
riage, Mrs. Taggart devoteS little time
to club life in Washington outside of
her d. A. r. and Congressional Club
affiliations
Her studies, particularly those Of art
and history, she faithfully keeps up.
civil war history possesses the great
est fascination for her. and she not
only possesses an extensive library on
that subject, but has read countless
contemporary volumes descriptive OF
that conflict.
There are few women who can boast
of a longer line of distinguished pa
triotic, kinspeople than this daughter
of the Sunf1ower state.
Her first ancestor in America was
Peter Mills. who settled in Windsor,
Conn.,. in 1850. BY intermarriage the
descendants of Peter Mills became re-
lated to many of the distinguished
families of America. A son, also Peter
Mills, married Joanna Porter, a grand
daughter of John. Porter, settler of
Windsor. in the year 1888. This woman
was also a granddaughter of the Wal
ter Gaylord from whose family both
Oliver Ellsworth. Chief Justice of the
Supreme Court of the United States,
and a Trainer of the Constitution, and
Gen. u. S. Grant claim descent.
Jedediah Mills. grandson of the origi-
nal settler and direct ancestor of Mrs.
Taggart. married Abigail Treat, grand
daughter of the celebrated Gov. Treat
of Connecticut, best remembered be-
cause he was governor when the ia
nous charter was hidden in the oak.
Other relatives worthy Of note are
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las, the summer residences of the
wealthy merchants of Constantinople
and the foreign legations and embas-
sizes. The river is always filed with
excursion steamers and merchantmen
with sharply pointed sails on their way
to the busy ports on the Black sea
The Galata tower was SO substan-
TALLY built that it has withstood CEN
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Advocates Childless
Couples Adopting
Waits - She Comes
From a Distinguished
Ancestry.

RS. JOSEPH TAG
CART, wife of
X e pr e S e n tative
Taggart of Kan
sas. has always
been most en-
t h u siastic over
the subject of
child w e l f a r e
work, and with
the growth and
d e velopment of
har onn haal1ff-
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that kill the founding homes and
orphan asylums.
yes, there is a risk that the child
may turn out badly. but 1 am sure
that investigation would prove that the
number of adopted children who turn
out criminals are greatly the eXcep-
ton. Every married couple should
consider it high privilege to raise
a family, and if this is denied to them
why cannot they discharge their debt
to humanity by helping some orphaned
or nameless child to its rightful heri-
tage of love and care"
When all is said and DONE" de-
clared this energetic lady from KAN
sas, the bringing up of children is a
womans great test work, and the love
and respect OF a groWn-up family the
most lasting monument any woman
could desire. But, you see, l have
pronounced views upon this subject
What about her social and club
duties?" She repeated the question.
rs it possible that any mother can
place anything above her obvious duty
to her own children? If SO. ! cannot
see how she would dare intrust this
to any one else. 4 mother certainly
should take care of her children, and,
no matter how inferior her qualifica-
lions are, one can take her place.
The moment she delegates this pre-
cious trust to any one else, she shirks
her duty
Have you any special rules for the
care of children Mrs. Taggart was
asked.
THE simplest you could imagine"
she replied. First of all, keen them
at home, and by prevention avoid
many of the ills and evils that seem
to hover over the physical and moral
well-being of children. Our children
have been reared to date without an
hours real illness. and do not know
the meaning of pain
1T is apparent that American chill
dren need discipline, but much of that
discipline belongs rightfully to the
fretful, nervous, excitable mothers.
Mothers and children were different
when this republic was founded l
believe in discipline and strict obedi-
ence and the enforcement of strict
family regulation, and in taking what
ever measures are necessary for this
purpose. Patriotism and love of coun-
try should be instilled into children
far more than it is"
Mrs. Taggart insists that she has no
hobbies or fads. Whatever she does is
the result of carefully considered plans.
for Mrs. Taggart is no visionary, She
is a practical business woman. who
acquired her knowledge of conditions
through actual experience in the BUSH
ness world before her marriage to Mr..
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ment gets out it's little hand cart and
buckets and ambles leisurely around
to try and locate the blaze. MA
shalla," Or, LAS God Wills is the
motto of all Moslems as we'll as the
firemen, or, allah kerim," God will
PROVIDE SO they do not consider it de-
vout to be in too great a hurry to ex
tinguish the fire, which God Himself
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lions are in gilt letters on a green
background bordered with splendid
Persian tiles of the same sacred rue"
green being the color of the prophet.
over the arch of one of the fountains
is seen the Sultan Ahmed HIS own
dedication: "Wayfarer admire this
beautiful work: turn the tap in the
name of God, drink thy fill and bless
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The Koran itself enjoins all true be-
livers from the use of intoxicating bever-
ages, and commands them to wash their
faces, hands and feet before entering the
sacred precincts of the mosque for prayer.
Consequently, a fountain is necessary
adjunct to every mosque, and public
drinking fountains also are met with fire.
quently on the streets of the city, being
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past were abrogated by Turkey. In a
formal note the Secretary of State re-
Gently informed the sultan's govern
lnent that the United States did not
acquiesce in the setting aside of the
capitulationS; to which as yet no reply
has been vouchsafed. However, the
American government is prepared Tor
trouble in Turkey. AS 1T is now i'm
possible to send warships through the
Dardanelles to Constant1nople, the
cruisers Tennessee and North Carolina
have been suddenly dispatched to Turk
ish waters. the Tennessee, which was
to be ordered home october l, being
dispatched to Brindisi, Italy, on the
Adriatic, within fifty miles of the OF
toman empire, while the North Caro-
lima is reported to have received or
ders to remain Indefinitely in Turkish
w-terS
tonstantinople, the sultans capital. is
one of the most wonderful cities in the
world 1t has natural situation
which alone makes it of supreme i'm
portance, situated as it is on two con-
tinents and washed by four seas. The
city marks the dividing line between
the east and the west. and the larger
portion of the American residents in
Turkey are living in Pera. the Euro
pean section. opposite the old Moslem
town of Stambul.
On the famous Galata bridge, from
dawn till dark, all types are seen and
specimens of every nation on the globe
are encountered a good modern bridge
now replaces tUe Ola WOOutn STRUCTURE
Joining the peninsula of Galata with
the typically oriental quarter across
the broad waters of the Golden Horn.
The third portion of Constantinople
is known as Scutari. and it lies in Asia,
being connected with Galata and STAN
bull only by dilapidated line of ferry
boats which ply the Bosporus at in
frequent intervals. as Scutari is dis
tinctly Asiatic settlement of very little
importance
Approached by steamer on an early
morning, the domes and minarets of
Constantinople appear out of the mist
like celestial city. Like Rome, she
lies on her seven hills, and the build
angs on both sides of the Golden Horn
rise from the waters edge, showing
every shape and color. and are only
lost to view in the cypress groves
which crown the heights.
One Of the most familiar landmarks
in the city is the old Galata tower on
the hill, on the Pera side of the Galata
and originally known as the Tower of
the Cross" In the time of the En-
peror Justinian the tower. which Is $50
feet high. was used as a handy recep-
tacle for holding the bodies of the i'm
mense number of daily victims Of the
plague. to save the time and trouble of
&nterr1ng them, proceeding which did
}fot tend to decrease the ravages of the
kcourge.
Today, for a couple of ''piasters," any
ene can obtain permission to ascend
xhe old tower by the ramshackle circu-
lar wooden stairs. On stepping out
upon the stone baiustrade on the top.
only protected by very insecure and
badly damaged iron railing. one is re-
warded for the climb by the magnificent
view secured of the city. with it's teem-
ing population. inst below stretches
the great bridge, and across the waters
Arizona republican., 1914-07-13
ANIMALS IN 200 HOLD
ALL DAY RECEPTION

All the animals inl, the zoo held
a reception yesterday and it seemed
as if all Phoenix had turned out to
pay their respects to them. Each
and everyone of the inn 1ates of the
various pens and cages received their
full share of attention; but even the
monkeys had to take secondary
place in comparison with Mutt the
big alligator 1t has alw avs been
claimed that murderers hao pecu-
liar fascination for women ilnd since
it became known that Mutt really
did murder Jeff he has been the cen
ter of attraction, Like all criminals
he loves notUriety and instead of
floating like a half submerged log in
his pool he craWled out on the sand
and basked in the sunlight all day
long, so that rs admirers might get
q good look at him.
He has a new companion now but
there is no chance of his Deco ming
a double murderer for the pool has
been divided into two compartments
by stout wire fencing, and his new
friend will find refuge from the big
teeth of Mutt over on the Jersey Side.
Another thing that drew the or owds
was the huge RATHER "HoOdOo.' He
Arizona republican., 1914-07-13

in Wickenberg is evidently bound to
be one of the big contributors for he
keeps sending in a new one every
day or SO and on Saturday two of
the finest specimens of wild cats ever
seen about here arrived with his COM
pliments They are the two that
snarl and spit at everyone they see
and whatever we may think about it
they have mighty little use for the
Salt River Valley.
The big we'll that supplies the pool
with water has been deepened sever
al feet and the flow of water is now
so tremendous that with the new ia
cilities for the quick emptying of the
tank, there will be six feet of water
in the pool by five o'clock every
Monday his water is about the fin
est for drinking purposes that can
be found in the valley and it is free
to anyone who cares to cart it away
in any amount from a bottle to a
barrel
Lodges and societies are using the
park more and more for picnic pur-
poses and never a day passes with
out several parties making use of the
wonderful opportunities afforded by the
park. All are made welcome and on
every Monday and Friday all women
and children are admitted free to
Riverside up to three o'clock in the
afternoon. Children of five and I'M
der, with their own bathing suits,
are admitted to the pool free at all
times when accompanied by their
mothers
Arizona republican., 1914-07-13

got his name because he is six feet
seven inches long, has thirteen rat
ties and arrived at the zoo on Fri
day. He is the undisputed king of
the snake den and the rattlers and
the bull snakes, the sideWinders, the
ella Monsters and the horny toads
all pay him homage.
The monkeys are disguised at the
notoriety the other cages are getting
and from the amount of chattering
they did yesterday some plan is ev-
identity on foot to bring about a
change They made an awful fuss
when Stephen Spears went to feed
them and he says that there is sure
ly trouble brewing for somebody.
The happy family" is a delight of
the children. 1t consists of a Wild
cat kitten, a black and white mon
grel pup, baby fox and a black
and white rabbit. They romp and
play together in perfect hamony all
day long and nobody in Riverside
park is any happier than this weird
collection; not even the beautiful ring
doves that are busy building nests in
their new homes in the cages with
the green herons.
1t is surprising what an interest
people take in the collection of ami
mails that Riverside is gathering to-
gether. They flock about the cages
all day long and every new arrival
in noted with interest. New animals,
reptiles and birds are arriving every
day and they are being sent in from
all over the state. Dick Roberts, up
Arizona republican., 1914-07-13
ADJUSTMENTS
CoIumbia's Big Week End Show

Tonight brings to a close one of the
best all round shows of the Columbia S
season, and to those who have net yet
witnessed it, vaudeville treat is a
certainty.
Billy Dodge, "Santacruz' Gabrielle F.,
the three reels of excellent first run
pictures, and the ladies' orchestra sup
ply ID variety of satisfying entertain
ment.
Tomorrow - Tuesday-is change
night at the Columbia, and the new
show is to be as different from the one
which closes tonight as vaudeville can
possibly get to be-
'Hesse", the tramp juggler, closed at
the Orpheum theater, San Francisco
Saturday night, and stands at the head
of his class.
The MacKimmon Sisters come to the
Columbia from the Hippodrome, Los
Angeles, and have been showered with
favorable press notice for their work
in musical comedy and in vaudeville.
Albert Sechrist renders Italian, Chin
csc and Irish ditties as few others can,
and as the Columbia patrons enjoy
good singing. they are promised much
good melody in this number.
General Cruz From Santa Cruz"
presented by Thomas Minor & Co,
nave novelty playlet as full of laughs
as the proverbial egg is of meat, and
make the jump to Phoenix from the
Great Northern. Chicago.
The new pictures and the ladies' or
chestra, fill the bill, and as stated pre-
viously. it promises to be well worthy
the patronage of the most critical.
Arizona republican., 1914-07-13
Out Mutual Girl at Lion

In the 18th installment of our Mutual
Girl which is shown at the Lion thea
ter today, you'll see great summer
fashion display at the big store of Stern
Bros. in New York. as well as more of
the story of the little girl who Mar
garet rescued from the dance hall. Our
Mutual Girl is becoming more inter-
esting and the Lion announces that
every one who attends on Mondays and
Tuesdays. will receive a copy of the
new Mutual Girl Weekly, which is an
interesting magazine in many ways.
The program at the Lion today also in
Cludes a two reel Thanhauser feature
entitled "A Womans Loyalty and a
Majestic comedy called THE Different
Man" making a splendid program in
every respect
Arizona republican., 1914-07-13
Loves Lonq Lane"

Loves Long Lane now showing at
the Lamara theater.is one of the finest
and clearest Lubin pictures that has
ever been shown in Phoenix. Yester-
day it caused all sorts of comment
The story is a delightful romance in
which the sensations of the stock eX-
change are mixed with a great deal of
verify. 1t tells a story of deals in
Arizona copper stock. 1t is a good film
well worth seeing. The rest of the
program is also GOOD. There is always
something doirg at The Lamara
Arizona republican., 1914-07-13

The Voice in the Wilderness in
which Francis X. Bushman is featured,
is without doubt, one of the best
dramas ever shown in the city. The
action of the play is rapid and entrans
ing, the plot is new and pleasing and
the ending distinct surprise.
almost an outrage" is on the same
reel with While the Band Played" and
provides a comedy feature that is most
pleasing.
Hearst Selig News Pictorial is a
feature of the Sunday and Monday pro-
gram at the Avenue that is looked for
ward to by the regulars. The present
issue carries wide range of interest
ing worlds doings.
Arizona republican., 1914-07-13

81 have a damage suit against a rail
road. Will you take my case on
contingent fee?"
1 mad better send you to anothe
LAWYER miss. l fear my charges woull
he too high. To be candid YOU ar
not pretty enough to get over $500 ii
my opinion. louisville Courier jour
Arizona republican., 1914-07-13
The Regale.

The Winner" a stirring tWo-reel
Victor drama, will be today's feature
offering at the Regale theater. 210-
PIP East Washington street. In this
exceptional film are featured Fritz
Brunette, Glen White and the world
famous jockey, Harry Stafford. hhe
theme deals with the race track and
a most interesting love story. 1t is
a photo-play with thrills and with
heart grips. The Cross Roads," a
Victor drama, is no small part of the
excellent bill "Slim Becomes a Cook"
Arizona republican., 1914-07-13
ABOVE HIS JOB

The Caddie Master Ito a green
keeper. who has had mishap wit
load of moulO-'Ere stow tina
langWidge. Wot dyer mean by it
teavin yourself as if yer was a fu
blown member of the club ?-Th
Sketch.