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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-19

then heard the vast body OF wor'
shippers. without any accompanl'
ment. sing the hymns OF long ago
with vim and fervor that would
put the greatest pipe organ to
shame.
They were led by Miss Sadie
Stutxman.
outeiass Church cholrs
They believe musical instru-
ment Just 80 much waste expense.
SO wen trained have they become
In singing without it that they far
outclass the big church choirs OF
tho city.
This adherence OF unnecessary
things has been applied also To the
temporary big dining hall In the
university armory. whore an army
OF e5 cooks. butchers. bakers aud
flunkies are serving over 10000
meals n day. Plain. nourishing food
may be found IN abundance. There
are few delicacies.
A special train OF nine cars ar
rived Yesterday with 800 brethren
from PENNSYLVANIA. New York. VIr'
ginia. West Virginia. Ohio. Indiana,
Illinois. Kansas. Michigan. Ne
braska and Missouri.
Get Best OF Everything
The railroads over which the
train travelled all had special repre-
sentatives on board 90 see that the
brethren got the best OF everything.
Last Sunday they heard n special
sermon from special reservations In
the Mormon temple at Salt Lake
City through the courtesy OF Elder
Morton. OF the Mormons,
Later they held services OF their
own In one OF the Mormon churches.
Portland received them with open
arms. and ss guests OF the Portland
Chamber Of Commerce. they toured
the city In automobiles.
A Coast liner brought biz Cali
fornia delegation yesterday.
Indiana Man Moderator
Characteristic simplicity and
lack OF eieetioncering marked the
selection yesterday OF members OF
the standing committee.
Elder Frank Fisher. OF Mexico,
Ind, for several years at the head
az the Mexico Old Folks and Or
phans' home. In his home city. was
chosen moderator. lie Ia known
throughout the country by the
brethren as a talented preacher and
evangelist.
Other officers elected werr
Reading clerk. l. W. Taylor. Vege o
Vile. Pa: writing clerk. J. A. Dew
Cioverdaie. Pa: doorkeeper. !. =
Zimmerman. Seattle. assistant door
keeper. NJ. Clyde Horst. South Bend,
Ind.
Dress Reform Discussed
One OF the questions they will
have 10 decide will be IN. selection
Of conference city for next year
Another live issue IL the question
OF dress reform In the church.
The committee yesterday re-
ported that II believes that
the Church Of the Brethren 10
rioht In tie persistent endesvor
10 maintain u,odesty and slr,-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-19

Washington chlldren's Home so
ciety will sing.
.. m.--"The Doctrine OF God.
sermon by Prot. D. w. kurtr, OF
Philadelphia, Pa.
3 .. r,.--Temperanee program by
the temperance committee
g .. m.--"Authentlelty OF the
Bible" sermon by r. o. Trout. OF
Elsin, ~.
Six thousand devout members OF
tho Church OF the brethren are
rendering successful the big gen
eral conference Of the church on
the University OF Washington cam.
pus this week.
Scores OF outsiders attended the
services last night In the university
auditorium and saw great audi.
ence OF men and women. clad IN
severely plain black. bowling rev,
erently In worship
They heard dignified sermon
by Elder ]. Harmon Slower. and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-19
5000 SING HYMNS ON CAMPUS
Delegates to

pliolty OF dress, and that the
immodesty OF modern fashions
ls not only contrary TO the word
OF God, but binders Christian
lty and leads to the degenera-
ton OF tho race"
A fight In being waged also In
the conference against racing al
county and state fairs. The fairs
are encouraged by the brethren. but
the racing and other Objectionable
features" are condemned.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-19
ToMoaRow's PROGRAM

.. m.-Muslesl institute at the
auditorium. conducted by o. =.
Wampler. Of Huntington. Pa.
10 .. r.--"The Greatest Thing In
the World" sermon by n. c. Early,
~ Virginia.
.. m.--Musleai Institute at the
auditorium.
ESQ .. r.--chlld rescue program.
BY child rescue committee. A group
% dependent children from the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-19

There 10 happy bride and
groom at the Church OF the
Brethren conference on the
university campus.
The couple. who were Ed
rond Taylor and Mrs. Florence
Nen. were united by the Rev.
w. =. England. while en- route
70 Seattle. aboard the steamer
Yale. while the trim vessel was
speeding from san Pedro 20 San
Francisco.
They are spending their
honeymoon AZ the church gath
erina.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-19

The officers and crew on
board the Hin liner Minnesota
had q whole lot OF fun yester-
day afternoon when they were
favored with a Wait from a gen
erous party OF Sightseeing
Church OF the Brethren dele
gates.
Although the Dunkards en-
Joyed II. they didn't have the
time the ssamen did. The ma
Iorlty had never before seen q
big ship--or for that matter,
water craft Of any sort--escept
In pictures. and the open.
mouthed manner In which they
elamhered about from the
basement" 20 tho top story"
Of the big boat and asked all
sorts Of iand-Iubber questions
tlekied the old salts almost 20
death.
II was Just one OF . number
Of trips about the city taken by
the brethren.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-19
rooAvs PROGRAM

1880 .. m.--"The Worlds sun
day School Convention" D. n, zig
Ter. Broadway, Va.
2:So .. m.--'My Bible" by A
Hutchinson. Lordsbura. Cal.
3 .. m.--"christlan Education
BY Ohio Wlnger. North Manehss
ter, Ind.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-06-19

FUSS & COMPANY
Bis, White. SANITARY Market
STALLS Iie-Iff-sff
Circle w Lamb Chops. N. 1Sr
Pure Pork Link Sausage. h.. 1Sc
No . pail Pure Lard ...........4 Or
No pail Pure Lard ....-. Csc
No. 10 pail Pure lard. 81 30
We have the most up-fc-ists re-
frigersfinr show eases In the market.
Everything under siass-
Lucky Strike Fruit Co.
Stall 33l
Large Bananas. doz. ...... Toe
Bing Cherries. Id. .........1Oc
Extra large Oranges. regular acc
size. DOE. zoe
Seedless Grape Fruit. 8 for. .25c
Regular zoe English Walnuts, ID.
........... $3.50. .........IJc
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-20
The Manicure Lady
By WILLIAM F. KIRK.

like that. which was about as far
from the truth as anything Mister
Ananias ever said. Goodness knows
he has had his poems criticised and
returned as often as any poet that
ever wrote a line Father told him
when he came home with his tale OF
woe that he was a big baby, and he
limited that work and Wilfred
wouldn't never be no great pals
81 always liked to work, and
have worked ever since | can re-
member" said the Head Barber. Il
never got fired but once, and that
wasn't because l didn't work hard.
was little bit shaky from a session
I had the night before, and I cut off
part of "a gents ear. The gent was
one OF them mean old warts that
couldn't take It the way it was meant,
and he said that If the boss didn't fire
me he would sue the place, so out
sailed. I like work now, as much as
| ever did, and l always will like 1t
till I take the last count"
We'll, / can't go that strong" said
the Manicure Lady. "Of course, l
realize that a person ought to do
something to be useful as one Is go
ing through life but I amt no holy
terror for pitching in and making
things fly. I amt as lazy as Will
fred, though. l work kind of cheer
full and fairly patient. think. He is
the limit for lodging the heavy go
ing. He is ali the time talking about
the dignity of labor and wrote poem
once called Triumphant TOLL but he
amt got no callouses on his hands.
He's about like the Young fellow that
was looking for a jC- and asked how
much pay he would get AS much
as you are worth says the boss. I
won't work that cheap says the
young man"
Yes" said the Head Barber, and
the woods is full of young men just
like him"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-20

. ever happened. l could not continue
to live where I was now living be-
cause | loved somebody else than my
husband.
While | was speaking Father Dan
was shufflng his feet and pluckiug
at his shabby CassuCk, and as soon as
had finished he flashed out on me
with an anger | had never seen in his
face or heard IN his voice before.
u know who IL is he said, It's
Martin Conrad
was SO startled by this that was
beginning TO ask how he knew, when
he cried
Never mind how ! know, Perhaps
YOU think an old priest has no eyes
for anything but his breviary. eh?
It's young Martin, isn't IT."
Yes"
The wretch, the rascal. the scoun-
Grel, II he ever dares TO come to this
house again, IN slam the door in his
face
knew he loved Martin almost as
much as l did. SO ! paid no heed To-
the names he was calling him. but |
tried to say that ! alone had been TO
blame, and that Martin had done
nothinE.
Don't tell me me has done nothing,
cried Father Dan 81 know what he
has done. He has told YOU he loves
you, hasn't he ''
NO"
"Ile has been Colloguing with YOU
then. tnd getting YOU TO say things ."
Never"
Plying and s>mpathizing with
YOU. anyway. 100 your relations With
your husband" 900
Not for one moment"
HE had better not, Bis man as
he is I'm England NOW, I'LL warm his
jacket for him If ne comes here maxi
ing mischief with "a child OF mine.
But thank the Lord and the holy
saints he's going away soon so youll
see no more OF him"
"But he is coping 60 Castle Raa."
said, and am Ia see him tomorrow
night"
"That. too! The young scouudrel!"
explained that my husband had
invited him. being prompted TO DO SO
by the other woman.
Worse and worse cried Father
Dan Don't you see that they're
laying "a trap for YOU. and like two
young fools YOU re walking directly
into o. But no matter. You mustn't
go"
told him that { should ne com
PEELED tu ju So FOR Martin was COM
Ing on IaN account only. and I could
neither tell him the truth nor make
an excuse that would net Doe "a false
hood
We'll we'll perhaps you're right
there Its not the best way 20 meet
temptation to he always running
away from it That's Irish. hut it's
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-20
Up-to-Date Jokes
o.

How are you to-day?" said Scot
fish landlord to one of his tenants on
meeting him on the road.
Vera weel, sir, vera weel" an
swered John, in his usual way. gin
it wisna for the rheumatism in my
RIGHT leg"
"Ah, well, John, be thankful: for
there is no mistake, you are getting
old like the rest of us, and old age
does not come alone"
AUD age, sir" replied John. 81
won'er to hear We, Aud age has
raething to do wit. Here's my ither
and soople yet"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-20

But I've tried and tried and l can
not | said.
And then told him the story of my
struggle-hoW love had been no hap
piness to me, but only a cruel war
fare how | had suffered and prayed
and gone to mass and confession, yet
all to no purpose, for my affection for
Martin was like blazing fire which
nothing could put out.
Father Dams hands and lips We're
trembling while | spoke and | could
see that he was shuddeTing with pity
for me. so | went on to say that if
God had put this pure and holy love
into my heart, could it be wrong
stop a minute" cried Father Dan.
who says God put it there? And
who informed you il was pure and
holy . Let us see where We are Come
now. You say the Bishop told you
that you could never be divorced I'M
der any circumstances?
Yes"
Yet you wish to leave your hus-
band?"
How can ! help it, The life /
have been living is too horrible
Never mind that now. You wish
To leave your husband, don't YOU"
Il / must
And you want to go TO this o.
this young in short you want
To go to Martin Conrad? That's the
plain truth. isn't it, Don't deny it.
Very well. let US cali things by
their proper names What is the
fact3 You are asking meme, your
spiritual father-to allow you to live
life Of open adultery. That's what
1T comes Ia. You know it is, and
God and His holy Mother have mercy
on your SOUL"
| was SO startled and shocked by
his fierce assault and by the cruel
climax ii had come to, that | flung
up my hands to my face and kept
them there. for ! felt as If my brain
had been stunned and my heart was
bursting
How long / sat like this. with my
hidden face to the fire / do not know
but after long silence IN which /
heard nothing but my own heaving
breath | became aware that Father
Dan had drawn one of my hands
down 10 his knee and was smoothing
it with his own
Don't bee angry with your old
priest for telling YOU the truth he
said ITS hard to bear, ! know it's
hard; but it's as hard for him as for
you, my child, Think-onlv think
what he is trying 10 save you from.
II you do what you wish to do. YOU
will put yourself out of communion.
II YOU put yourself out Of communion
you will cease 20 he catholic. What
will become OF you then, my daugh-
terH What win be left To replace
the consultations of the church-iu
DEATH Have YOU never thought of
that"
never had II was thrilling
through and through me
You say you can not live any
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-20
Reason Quite Valid.

The train was somewhat full Still although he could
not find corner seat there really plenty Of room
Algernon. Plenty yes; but on the seat be-
side him lay a sack which gave off most fearsome
smell
Il say" remarked Algernon to the yokel the far
Their side of the off ensive bundle do you mind
ing that sack from the seat?'
Il do" replied the countryman Il mind very much.
Algernon was silent for while. Then
Unless you that sack" he sighed, I'm afraid
shall have to call the guard"
Then call the guard
Algernons lips said nothing, but his eyes said much
And the station he duly carried out his threat
The guard, being peaceloving man. tried to settle
the dispute by tactful persuasive methods.
come come!" he pleaded, after a lengthy argument.
why won't you the gentleman asks, and shove
that bundle the rack?"
'.Why?" replied the countryman. Because it amt
mine"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-20
By MAUDE MILLER.

IT We hobby? on yes ] think you might
call It that cali it mania And Lois
Meredi th leaned back into the depths Of
the big cretonue armchair sminely inviting me to
ask her what it was
And this isf the tale she told me of hobby and
the train Of results that follow:
Perhaps you may can me vaiu-but If there is
one thing in the world am proud Of it is my feet,
feel that they are just important beauty and
even more important to health than are my hands
and SO / treat them well and dress them well. too.
And now YOU have the whole secret OF my hobby
slippers
why, 1t nearly breaks my heart to have to
old shoes in Help Wanted | don't mind wearing
an old dress but If I might only go in present
able pair of shoes I'd Ice tempted send a letter of
thanks 10 The ma nasemcnt
every time ! 80 cut for a walk ] to pass a
shoe store-and then in go and have a real buying
Pretty ones. comfy ones. useful oues-boots for
tr9mps in rain and storm. slippers for dancing and
shoes for climbing and sneakers for tennis
- have the RIG ht sort OF footgear for every occa-
sion. am extra VACANT about shoes.
And sometimes when / think about the three
headed result get feel satisfied that my one ex-
travagance saves me lot in health ANA comfort
and satisfaction
My feet are always smooth and free from callous
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-20

Yes, l certainly advertised for a
valet" said the gentleman, in reply
to the man on the lookout for a berth;
but you're as old as the hills"
well, sir" answered the applicant,
begging your pardon, aren't valleys
always as old as the hills?"
Hezekiah (seeing the sights with
his father)-Say, why do they call
this ere building the Exchange?
Old Dubbs "a lamb who has been
shorn) Hezekiah, that's
where you exchange your cash for
experience.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-20

longer with your husband because he
has broken the vow he made to you at
your marriage. But think how many
thousands of poor women all over
the world are doing it, every day
living with adulterous husbands for
the sake of their homes and children,
and not only for the sake of their
homes and children only, but for the
sake of their souls and their religion.
Blessed, blessed martyrs, though We
know nothing about them, holding So
ciety and the church and the human
family together"
l was trembling all over felt as
If Father Dan were trying to take
away from me the only sweet and
precious thing in my life that was
left.
To Be Continued To- morrow.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-20

kkVTT HAT became of that nice
wv young man that worked
on the third chair yes
terday?' asked the Manicure Lady.
THE nice young man got fired,
said the Head Barber He was one
of them languid workers, and when
he shaved a man he acted as If he
was doing the man a favor. Watch4
ed his speed all day, and when them
shades of night was falling, as the
poets say, l tied a can to him
You might have given him more
of trial" said the Manicure Lady.
He looked so neat and handsome
in his white coat"
He'll look just as neat and hand
some driving a team" said the Head
Barber THAT kind of a guy never
needs to get his clothes pressed very
often no matter what kind of a job
he has. ! have saw quite a few like
him, and they amt no good. He said
he wasn't much in love with the job
anyway, and / told him that made 1t
nice all around. 1t beats all the
number of men there are in this
country who are looking for a job
and afraid they will find one"
q guess that is So" said the Man
icure Lady. Brother Wilfred is a
good deal that way himself You
know that job | was telling you
about, that job he had writing soa ,
ads? Well, he passed that up after
working three weeks just because the
owner Of the concern took a notion
that he didn't like one of the verses
Wilfred wrote. 1t was only little
eight-line Jingle. and he could have
wrote another in ten minutes, but he
felt as bad about getting it turned
down as a playwright would feel
when he found he couldn't get his
play on the stage. He told the boss
that he wasn't used to having his
poems criticised and turned down
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-20
YOU MUST DECIDE.

Dear Miss Fairfax:
| have three admirers, all are
very nice and like them, one |
met at a party; another ! met
accidentally. and the other | know
from the place where | work. All
three have asked me to keep com
pany with them. Which one All
| choose? BLESSING.
The decision lies with YOU. can
only suggest that you let your head
assist your heart In making the de-
cision. BE sure the one you choose
IS of good character
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-20
TELL THE TRUTH.

Dear Miss Fairfax
am 10 and am deeply in love
with "a young lady one year my
Junior Recently / made an APP
pointment with her. but on that
! day ! oversight and could not
keep the appointment Now, 1
love this Young lady and would
like to regain her friendship, but
am afraid if ! relate the true
facts she would spurn me
SLEEPY HEAD.
If she is a nice, sensible girl, she
viii accept your apology with a
augh, The girl who would condemn
/ man for this most human weakness
3 looking for an angel
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-20
Advice to the
Lovelorn
BY BEATRICE FAIRFAX.
TELL HER THE NEWS.

3 Dear Miss Fairfax;
! am young man of q, and
: have been keeping company with
a girl two months. At first she
was much In love with me. but
my folks were not satisfied Some
time ago ! notified her about the
news. and since then she does not
1 seem as interested in me as she
was at first Now, | have CON
suited with them. and they seem
s to he pleased What can ! do
10 regain her love as before
A. \. u.
Naturally she resented their ami
nde. Now that you have won your
PARENTS to your side, tell the girl so
Ind tell her speedily before you lose
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-20
WORKING GIRI.

A marriage to d would prove I'M
happy for you. though he supported
all your relatives, Follow your heart
The problem OF your mother and three
sisters will find some other solution,
] am sure they would not ask you to
sacrifice yourself for their sake
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-20
The Woman Thou GaveS Ne R By. tA s n a: 7 Century

Copyright 19l2 by Hearsrs Magazine
Copyright 1913, by Hearst MagR4lue.
Copyright IN Grcnt britain Copyright.
1918 hy j b Lipplncott Company,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-20
Perhaps You May Call Me Vain. :"

skin and painful foot troubles that might call me
to the chropodst. l never have to forego a cross
country tramp for stimulating walk in the rain
or a game of tennis for lack of the right footgear
81 never have red a feeling of nervous
Indigestion from shoes that pinch run down
at the heels and throw me into uncomfortable
position in standing walking No matter how
tired | am | go out for invigorating little
tramp in the fresh ar-for | always have fresh
cool. restful pair Of shoes to change to.
so you see my slipper mania keeps my skin clear
and my temper even and my digestion good.
And honestly, | do feel well dressed and sure of
myself when don dainty pair of slippers that
make me feel trim from head to toe"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-20
HIS ADVICE is GOOD.

Dear Miss Fairfax:
am . a girl of is and am
madly In love with "A young man
the same age. He has been court
ing me these past three years
The other night asked him what
his Intentions were since he earns
very little and has no future To
my establishment, he told me Ito
try and forget him and to look
for another. because he could
never support me. | felt that |
could not part with him as the
!. shock will kin me.
DISTRESSED
Such talk. after three years court
ship, is brutal, admit but there j
some sense in H. lie can't afford &
A long engagement Is unfal
10 you, so do as he says, forget him
He will be more interested in You i
you make the effort.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-20

LET 1T BE ].
- N1}ga EairfaN

am girl Of "a and have two
gentlemen friends y rs very
wealthy and willing to marry ne,
He is willing TO support my moth
er and three younger sisters. !
is the man | love and he has also
proposed to me but he is too poor
to support my mother and three
Younger sisters
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-20

To Be Continued To morrow.