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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-03
WHAT In THE DICKENS IS
BEAUTY, ANYWAY? ASKS
THE BEWuDERED BOALT
By Fred l.. Boalt

rejoice In many frtenca Il
never knew until ! started out
to find the most beautiful tels-
phone alri In Seattle how many
frls~ds he'd.
These friends Of mine over
.neln me with their kindness
They want TO help me find the
most beautiful telephone GIRL.
Though deeply gratifisd, !
must decline all offers OF as
slstsnee. Mine 10 the burden.
and must bear it--slone.
I, they persist in trying TO help
me shall tell their wives.
Beauty, What an illuslve thing
is beauty
AN assemblare. SAYS the die.
tionary. 'of graces or properties
which command the appreciation OF
the senses"
Beauty What 10 ~
They do-they do They com.
mand the appreciation OF my senses,
you bet
Again Those qualities which
are most pleasing 10 the eye"
The dictionsry's right Most
pleasing And yet-oh. shucksl
The dictionarys all wrong Beauty
can't be defined Why try7
with a ooldly analytical eye ]
give them the once over" am
critical and hard To please. scru.
tinize a mouth. Good-very good
But the nose is pug Must a girl
have Grecian nose TO be beautiful ?
You might as well say girl must
have swan.like neck TO be good.
examine n nose II Is Grecian.
But the mouth Is not a rosebud
mouth. But when she smiles nj
me | am enraptured She Is beau.
tlful.
u Can't Be Defined
found a cross-eyed girl. ! found
another who had dozens OF freckles
on her nose and checks They were
beautiful. Where do get this
stuff don't know Beauty cant
be defined.
The artists peddle bunk Take n
girl and take her features TO pieces
Each feature may DO perfect. ac-
cordinR 10 the artistic rule-o' thumb.
and yet the girl may be as ugly as n
mud fence.
You understand my perplexity.
They are all--or nearly all-so very
pretty. even though pug-nosed and
freckled
| hope before long 20 encounter n
telephone girl 80 transcenden,ally
beautiful as to Danish all doubt
from my mind as TO who In. beyond
question. the most beautiful tele-
phone girl in Seattle
will even permit my friends
the ones who want TO be so
klnd-to send mo photographs,
" they can get them, OF beautl-
ful telephone girls thoy may
happen 20 know.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-03

IN DEFENDING THE ALLIES
attitude toward the Turks grand
vlxer's apology for his country's
naval activities In the Black sea,
Russia will have the dominant
voice.
This Is not because Russians
we're the sole sufferers by the
Turkish bombardmen OF the cxar's
ports and the sinking OF his ships,
but because IL Is possible for him
TO avail himself OF the Incident to
realize the Slavs' long cherished
ambition 10 occupy constantlnople.
RUSSIA ALONE. AMONG THE
allies. has urgent national reasons
for desiring Turkish participation
In the war.
Great Britain and France cannot
oppose thls desire now, nor would
II be good politics for them to urge
their own Views concerning Tur-
keys integrity at such time.
The question Is one for the car
TO decide practically for himself.
FOR sLAv DIPLOMACY OR
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-03
GER MAN
A R NJ Y IN
RET REAT

HAVRE, France, Nov. g.
The Germans who have been
trying 10 reach the northern
French coast are retrestina
eastward and abandoning the
dead and wounded according to
en- official statement todly by
the Belgian government. which
now maintains headquarters
here.
The BelsIsns. II was declared,
were advancing toward the
Yser.
The kaiser's attempt to reacn the
northern French coast was spoken
OF as his most costly failure Of the
whole war thus far
The Teutonic losses we're said IA
have been enormous.
The cutting Of the dikes by the
Belgians and consequent flooding
OF the country in which the Ger
mans were operating, was the final
crushing blow.
As they struggled in the water
the British and French artillery
tnelled them mercilessly.
Between this fire and the flood
thousands perished
The result was, II was asserte ed
ttst the Teutonic morale was com
pietsly broken.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-03
AnalVSiS of War News

for the diplomacy OF any modern
power the Issue is extremely diff.
flcult.
II takes this form:
Do Russis's national interests
outweigh the arguments against
her diversion OF any OF her Of
fenslVe strength from the exeeu-
tlon Of the part allotted to her In
the campaign against Germany and
Austro-Hunsary7
Commercially Russia's future ex-
panslon ls bound up In the aequlsl.
tlon OF Turkish warm water port.
Do the moral obligations which
Russia owes to the allies outwe qh
the duty which Russian statesmen
owe 20 the development Of Slav
trading lnterests1
This Is the paramount question
at Petrograd.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-03
SULTAN'S
COUN TRY
in vAD Ed

ROME, Nov. 3.-Russian and
Turkish troops were reported fight
ing today near Trebizond. on the
Black sea coast. in Turkish terri
tory. 80 miles west OF the Russian
frontier.
Russia. anticipating hostilities
with Turkey. was said TO have
massed q strong force of troops In
the southwest of Transcaucasia.
These evidently made a dash
across the frontier the moment war
began.
Adyices from Petrograd quoted
the Russian foreign minister as
saying Turkeys apology for its
fleets acts in the Black sea was
unacceptable. inasmuch as the SUI
tan refused TO expel all German
army and navy officers from his
country.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-03
ALICE MADE A HIT
WITH THIS FELLOW

Los ANGELES, Nov g.
The mental status Of Haven
Cushman, who declared that
he had been enthralled by
the sweet voice Of Miss Alice
lohr. a pretty choir singer,
Will be decided by a jury.
This request OF his attor-
ney was granted after he
had been found insane yes
terday by the superior court.
In his testimony Cushnan
declared that Miss Lohr.
while singing In her church.
looked directly at him and
trilled 81 give myself to
thee"
Since then. Miss lohr said
on the witness stand, he
had deluged her with ferVent
letters, and often called her
to the telephone.
The eompla aint that
brought Cushman Into court
was made when Miss Lohr
had become weary Of his un-
welcome attentions.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-03
TURKISH PORT
DESTROYED BY
BRITISH Shells

LONDON, Nov. 3.-Desruction by the British
cruiser Minerva of the Turkish town of Akaba Arabia,
the east side of the Gulf of Akaba, announced
by the admiralty today.
When the Minerva arrived off the port it said
force of Turkish troops apparently under German
officer, guarding the town.
The cruiser sheled the place until the soldiers were
compelled to evacuate it, when a landing party went
ashore and completed the work of destruction by de-
moshing the postoffice and other buildings.
The admiralty added there British casual
ties.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-03

ality
II is two 10 one that Hanson will
carry the county and even money
against the field that he viii carry
the state II Is even money bet.
ting that the progressives viii win
five OF the county offices
Policemen on Guard
Chief OF Police Crifflths has Is.
sued an order requiring sergeauts
and policemen 20 be on guard at
the polls Ia all the precincts In the
city 80 that an honest election
might be insured Every officer
has been supplied with typewritten
instructions regarding the election
laws The police have been in
formed by the chief and BY Corpo-
ration Counsel Bradford that they
have the right to arrest any fraud.
ulent voter. with or without a war.
rant, upon reasonable suspicion.
What you Vote On
Besides United States senator.
the voters are called upon TO vote
for a congressman. state senator.
two members OF ths lower house OF
the legislature. and county Offices
They are also required to pass
on seven initiative bills. two refer.
endum measures. a constitutional
amendment. a port proposition. and
county bond issue for two addi.
tional wings 10 the courthouse.
Polls will remain open until
: p. m.
The non-psrtisan committee or.
ganized for the purpose OF insur-
Ing an honest election has issued a
cali 20 all patriotic citizens 10 re
main at the polling places from
the time the count begins until 1t
closes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-03
DEMOCRAT CAIN
IN 1ST RETURNS

AVON. Mass. Nov 3.--Avon was
the first town In the country 70
complete its election returns.
Avon complete gave. for govern
or. Walsh. Dem. 1871. Mccall
Rep. 10t. Walker, Pro, 30.
Tho same precincts last year
gave: Walsh. iG3; Gardner. Rep.
81. Baird. Pro. l4s. Foss. Ind. 3.
For congress today's vote was
Olney. Dem. 1853. Howard. Rep.
So. Kincaide. Pro, o5.
HENCE THE GLOOM
Cheer up At least your wife
isn't out OF town"
fT can'tf Che igu't Pofnp'"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-03

Irregularities and misconduct Of
election officials have been report.
ed In many precincts.
In precinct i54. So Virginia ST..
the officials we're playing cards,
and a large number of people with
out the right to remain In the poll
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-03
Watch for Planters

LONDON, Nov. 3.-Though the
admiralty's order virtually closing
the North sea to merchant shipping
does not become effective until
Thursday. IL is understood King
Georges war vessels are on the
alert for suspicious vessels which
may plant mines in that area.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-03
FRIDAY FAWKES' DAY

The tenth annual entertainment
IN commemoration Of Guy Fawkes
Day fGunpowder day will be given
by Puget Sound Loyal Orange
Lodge. No 100. In their hail. 1927
First av.. Friday night A musical
and literary program has been ar.
ranged
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-03
Urees Intervention

BERNE. Switzerland, Nov. S--As
result of urgent demands by so
cialists, President Huffman OF
Switzerland announced today he
will undertake to reach an agree
ment with other neutral nations
looking toward Joint action for in,
tervention In the European war
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-03
Scuttle British Shin

LONDON. Nov. 3.-The story
that the British steamship Freder.
icka was burned and scuttled to
prevent It from falling into the
Turks hands when the Ottoman
warships bombarded Novorossysk
was confirmed today
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-03
Crown Prince Not Dead

GENEVA. Switzerland. Nov. s.
The German crown prince was not
killed, as has repeatedly been ru.
mored, but was wounded in action
In France, according to arrivals
from Germany. ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-03
Capture 1000 hustrians

PETROGRAD. Nov. 3.-The re-
duction of Przemysl is progressing.
II is officially stated today. Four
thousand Austrians are said to have
been captured when they attempted
sortie.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-03
Shells Start Fire

WASHINGTON, Nov S.-Reports
that japanese shells set fire, Satur,
day. to the town of Tsingtau. in
German Kiaochau province. China
were confirmed today by the Japa-
nese embassy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-03

Central Passenger association
adopts schedule of 2ts cents a mile
to be submitted TO Interstate Com
merca Commission
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-03

Here we have three Of the girls
found by Boalt In his wandering
among the telephone exchanges Of
the city. Here's your chance,
girls, 10 be a second Mary Pick
ford, get a Journey 10 Chicago. a
chance 10 make good with the Es-
sanay Film Co., and 500 for chew.
ing gum. The girls, top to bottom.
are: Helen Stone, Butte rworths
Undertaking parlors: Victoria Fair
child, the Postal Telegraph; Iva
Pike, Chicago. Milwaukee g. ST.
Paul Railroad Co.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-03
SEATTLE CASTS
RECORD V07E;;IT
LOOKS like OLE

A record-breaking vote viii be
east in the state today.
The indications are that very few
straight tickets are being marked.
but that each candidate Is being
considered on his merits. regard.
less OF party.
This Is borne out by the fact
that the average voter Is taking
more time In ghe booths than usual
IL also means that Ole Hanson
OF Seattle will get a tremendous
vote OF the independent citizens.
as both the republicans and demo
Gratis have appealed for straight
party tickets. while Hanson has
made a campaign straight to the
people regardless OF party.
Appoint Special Deputies
Gshadowing even the sena
torial fight Is the prohibition cues
ton --''-
This issue is bringing an army OF
voters 20 the polls today who have
never before been interested In an
election.
Every precinct in the county ls
closely watched for Illegal voters
Sheriff Cudihee has appointed 80
special deputies and Chief OF Po-
lice Griffiths has instructed all his
men to guard the polling places.
Betting Fssors Hanson
The police win work l2-hour
shifts.
All saloons were ordered closed
until 8 a. m. not even being al
lowed to open from to p. m.
as has been customary in previous
elections.
Betting IL even that Hanson will
carry King county by 5000 plur
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-03
A Final Word!

You, who want good gov
ernment, have the power
of the ballot today to ac-
complish ii by electing Ole
Hanson for the United
States senate and Austin E.
Griffiths for congress. You,
who want Jones and Hum
phrey, enemies of the COM
mon welfare, defeated, will
be wasting your votes if
YOU vote for others than
Hanson and OriffithS. Two
years ago, Humphrey slip
ped in by 400 votes because
the good-government forces
split their strength among
two candidates.
Don't make the same
mistake this year. Unite
your strength.
You outnumber the re-
dictionary element if you
combine on Hanson and
.GriffithS.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-03

Watchers are requested
10 send In the election re-
turns, In part or complete,
10 Main 94co. In the coun-
try precincts. In unlncorpo-
rated towns, the polls close
at 7 p. m. All Irregularities
should be reported al once
10 the police. Main 1853, or
TO the sheriff Main 1880.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-03

A record-breakins vote win bel ality.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-03

WEATHER FORECAST -~ To
night and "Wednesday cloudy, prob
ably rain. Easterly winds.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-03

As Gale Dornlek remarked,
that war In Europe must be a
terrible blow 20 art. Gale thinks
some Of the old masters will
have an Idle SPELL"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-04
Gala Lily Collars.

One Of the most popular collars to
be seen on summer frocks will be the
new Gala lily style-a style that
curves gracefully away from the back
of the neck and opens in the front,
somewhat like the cup of lily. Par
ticularly when the collar is made of
white crepe de chine, is the flower eff.
sect heightened. However, soft shadow
lace is the medium generally used.
The Favored skirt.
The skirt which is finding a good
deal of favor has a plated front and
a draped back, with loosely falling
sides which balloon a little. Rows
of buttons hold the plaits in place near
the waist in front, but otherwise they
are untrimmed
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-04
FOR COMMISSIONER,
DISTRICT NO. 2

I take this method Of announcing
to the voters of Polk county that
will be a candidate for the office of
county commissioner in and from
District No. 2 in the primary of
1914.
In making this announcement, I,
in a measure at least, realize the i'm
portance attached to the office; that
with the board Of county commits
sioners rests the duty, among 9TH
ers, Of equalizing the valuation of
taxable property of the county, and
Of the construction and maintaining
of roads. In this connection l de-
sire it understood that I believe in
equality in taxation, and that all
persons, both rich and poor should
alike bear their share Of taxation
in proportion to the value of prop
erty owned by them.
| also believe that better roads
should be built and maintained.
If nominated and elected l shall
work to this end.
MARK s. BOWEN.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-04
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

| announce my candidacy for the
office of county treasurer, subject to
the action Of the Uemocritic pri-
mary. Having been bookkeeper in
that office for five years, | am thor
oughly familiar with the work, and
refer to any county commissioner or
member of the school board concern
ing my efficiency Being thus emf
nently qualified for the position, |
respectfully solicit the support of
the voters, and promise, If elected,
to give the same CONSCIENTIOUS and
pains taking care to the service of
the county in the future as | have
dene In the past.
EDWARD j. YOUNG.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-04

But added Joyce, If that telegram
had been delayed an hour you would
have read the letter.
Eyes, but the telegram wasn't de-
layed
She left the letter lying on the din
ing table, where it reposed all through
dinner When Joyce, who was head
dishwasher that day, gathered the
kitchen, she took the letter also.
think was the only one who saw her
pick 1t up. My first impulse was to
ask what she was going to do with 1t,
but something held me back-a sort
of sympathy, perhaps for the nefari-
GUS plan, whatever 1t was, that l
thought had popped into her head
"'None of you girls need help with
the Dishes she said with unwonted
saintliness. I feel that haven't been
doing my share Of the work AS that
was the general opinion, no one In
sisted upon following her into the
kitchen.
When she joined US an hour later
she looked dangerously innocent Just
see what has happened, she exclaimed.
I left the mysterious letter on the
plate warmer above the teakettle, and
the steam must have loosened the seal,
for the envelope is open
"'You little imp!' cried Virginia.
"She couldn't control her curiosity
any longer, which would have been
too much to ask of any human girl.
She took the letter and read 1t, and
she didn't even try to conceal from US
that 1t contained an ardent proposal
Of marriage. suppose we shall never
know what caused Johns sudden
change of heart"
did she send 1t back?" asked Nell,
breathlessly.
Joyce put it in the envelope again,
carefully resealed it, and it was re-
turned to Mr. Hartridge without COM
ment. Poor Virginia, who was really
guiltless, would be painfully mortified
if he ever learned that it was opened.
So, remember your promise, dear, and
don't tell soul"
mo, indeed, III never breathe IT,"
Nell assured her impressively. did
all the nine girls promise secrecy r.
Chicago Daily News.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-04
HOW TO keep A SECRET F:
BY GEORGIA HORN.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

1--we been out of town for a few
days." remarked Alice to her friend
Nell. "Bess and Claribell Spencer en-.
tertained all our old school club at
their summer place, Rose Lodge, be-
fore they closed it. There were ten
of us all told, and we had quite an
exciting time. wish | dared tell you
about II"
why shouldn't you tell me?"
We'll, | know | really should not,
but If you'll promise eternal secrecy,
believe | will tell you, because you're
a friend of Virginia's and anything
that concerns her will be Of special
interest to you.
"You see, the first night we were at
Rose Lodge we sat on the floor before
the blazing fire and played truth The
engaged girls all confessed, and when
it came Virginia's turn she laughed
and said she wasn't engaged-yet!
And that was all she would say.
you know how kilograms are
usually delivered by telephone in the
country. Well, one morning when
was Strengthening the dining room a
message came over the phone for Vfr-
ginia. She was out walking, so took
it for her. After the operator had
given it to me he insisted upon my
shouting it back to him for vertical
ton. Bess, Helen, Anita and Mar
garet, who were the dinner committee
that day, were in the kitchen and
heard every word. Well, their curl
osity was equal to mine"
What was the telegram" demanded
Nell.
ut was. L earnestly beg you to re-
turn unopened special delivery letter
mailed you yesterday. Deeply regret
cannot explain 1t was signed John
Hartridge.'
Before Virginia came in from her
walk the letter itself had been brought
by boy from the village, and handed
Virginia the dispatch that | had writ
ten down and the letter at the same
time.
What will you do? we all inquired
of her.
Just what he asks, of course was
Virginia's virtuous reply.
But Virginia, aren't you almost
expiring to know what's in that let
ter?' asked Joyce.
"'Of course am she admitted,
but don't think 1t would be right for
me to open it after getting Johns mes
sage. Do you, girls?'
MOO we all agreed, reluctantly.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-04
A Few Large Hats.

Some of the newest hat models are
large and fiat and very deliberately
garnished with flowers, lace and rib.
bon. Maine is a very important fac
tor in the construction of these
models. black and the most delicate
tones Of pink and amber having the
preference. Ostrich plumes Of con-
trasting color are favored by this de-
signer, vino also achieves remarkably
beautiful results by Frightening up her
black models by giving them exquisite
" tinted tapestry or chiffon crowns.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-04
FOR COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD

the illenns or Mir. d. .. owens,
recognizing his valuable services as
a member of the county Board of
Public Instruction, present his name
for reelection to this position from
the Third district, and urge the vot-
ers to support him.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-04
TO THE VOTERS OF POLK COUNTY

respectfully announce myself as
a candidate for the office of county
commissioner of District No. l. and
earnestly solicit the support of the
voters throughout the county. If
elected, | promise to fl 1.-THE office to
the best of my ability to and for
all parts of the county.
Respectfully,
2457 j. E. LANCASTER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-04
FER COUNTY TREASURER

l announce myself candidate for
county treasurer Of Polk county sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
primary election June 2, 1914.
WERNER G. JONES,
Auburndale, Fla.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-04
TAX COLLECTOR

| announce myself a candidate for
Tax Collector Of Polk county, sub
ject to the action Of the Democratic
primary election June 2.
+. NJ. LANIER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-04
The Favored skirt,
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

The friends of Mr.. Eppes Tucker
Jr., desire to announce his candi-
dacy for the office of representative
Of Polk county.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-05-04
FOR TAX COLLECTOR

To the Voters:
4 hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of Tax Collector of
Polk county, subject to the action of
the Democratic primary June I'd
| solicit your vote and support.
Respectfully,
- PHIL. j. LANGFORD.