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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-31

bent mis- knee before the high altar and pre-
pared to leave the house of God, the mother
stole after him and with an effort overlook
him in front of the railing She shyly pucked
his sleeve, and when he politely invited her to
follow him into the parsonage, she walked be-
hind him anxiously, as if she bore bundle of
sins on her bent back.
1t was not so easy to say what she wanted to
say. The old priest listened to her patiently
and sought to cheer her up. He knew very well
how carefully she had had 10 lay aside kreuzer
after kreuzer in order to tighten Feres's hard
ships. In fact, the Christmas package repre-
scented for her several weeks Of stinting on
soup and potatoes, and the times were hard.
But as the priest himself mad blessed the
candle for Feres, he asked her almost resent
fully how she could doubt that the blessing of
God would accompany it and triumph even over
all the wes of the Russians.
The mother skunk away her head bowed
She thought TO herself that it must all be true
what the priest had said. The blessing of
God travels many hundreds Of miles, and it
will not stop travelling until it reaches Feres.
The mother sits in her little room, crouched
over the warm stove and dips her coffee with
spoon out of an earthen jar Her serious
gray eyes stare into the darkness. which is now
so dense that even the star over the stable
doesn't penetrate the gloom. 1t is bedtime. The
FORTRESS is weary from the walking she has
done to-day. But feeling of uneasiness tor
ments her. Doubt knocks with its lean finger
at her heart. The room is warm, but cold
chills run through her body. She feels as if
her back was crushed under a hundred pound
burden, that she totters toward the bed
groaning and bindy waving her hands in the
air. Now the mother, her weary limbs at rest
under the red patchwork quilt, hears the sleepy
call Of the night Waterman passing her win
dows.
Little mother, the way is long, Miles and
miles must the blessing of God wander until it
reaches Feres Your knees shake and tremble
Stay under the red coveret You are old and
weak
But the mother wants to see how things are
with Feres and whether the Christmas gift Is
really going to reach him. To make trip TO
the front in person would not be so terrible a
task. The old FORTRESS, who has climbed the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-31

Mother. the clock is dumb. No sound comes
no bird sings. Death alone dwells here.
The sun now stands high on the horizon. Its
beams do not burn; they have only a gentle
warmth On the edge of the wood troop Of
Russians is encamped. However many they
may be-twenty, thirty or fcrty-their eyes
shine merrily, for on their march they have sue
ceeded in capturing The last wagon of an Aus
train train, which was stuck in marsh. They
are enjoying themselves breaking open pack
ages and boxes which have been sent as Christ
mas gifts to the front, intended for their enc
mics. A spruce looking officer, in green uni
form, his cap pushed saucly behind his esr.
holds in his hands the letter which the ola
FORTRESS has written to her son. He knows
German. He has studied in a German city
and with little effort is able 10 decipher ne
mothers awkward handwriting.
The anxiety which shows in the mothers
simple words moves his heart Also for he mas
back home an elderly wife whom he calls
mother" and whose heart goes out to him IN
motherly care. Mothers letters are talisman'
So he folds the mssive again and sticks It in'o
his breast pocket.
The mother has come nearer, in order TO keep
watch on him. Her withered hand grasps the
crooked cane; her earnest gray eyes ns"
turned to two iaring orbs, In which sp 'o'e
has changed to fierce, lambert hatred
From afar dust clouds rise over the highway.
The tramping Of horses becomes more ana
more distinct.
Mother, your eyes shine mildly again lne'
are like two radiant suns. For Feres is coming
and you will soon hold him in your tremoHos
arms. Pass your hand over his head sp'
breast He is sound and whole. His hair
moist from hard riding; his cheeks have %
come thinner. Yet they ere Drowned from inc
sun and air.
But first there is serious work for him 10 W.
The sun falls bright and cheerful on the feas.'
ing Russians, who do not observe the appr0s''
of the enemy, since the latter are in the snso''
of wood
"Feres, go after them!" whispers the motna'
make away with the one in green, who has my
letter in his coat"
The mother does not need to issue her com
mand. A well-aimed volley rattles through 70.
wood, so that the trees bend their tops. Wv
there in the sunny space there is Wild ID CIV
and death rattle in many threats
The mother walks arm in arm with h9r s''
and when he speaks TO her it is as II 81 ~
folds and wrinkles vanish from her 3d.
Feres has not much time. He must %"
-, Dnno CarpuH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-31
INV THAT you need is a few
~ days of roushins it,
cold MY friend Mr. Ro-

~ days of rOushins it."
said my friend, Mr.. Ro-
tund Nimrod. Now, you just pack up
a few things and run down with me to
nv place on Chesapeake Bay. Well get
some ducks, and maybe a few geese.
1t was showing at the time, and | saw
a picture of myself being frozen stiff
in q duck boat or catching double pneu-
MONA and things. But looked at
Rotund Nimrod. who was fat and who
vheezed when he exerted himself. II
he could stand the perils and rigors OF
rushing the duck on Chesapeake Bay
WHY could not I? The primitive instinct
for the chase responded. ! accepted.
decided to forget that | had once
chased the elusive duck in the marshes
Of the San Joaquin, where the tule log
soaks right into the vitals. BY the time
was able to sit up the duck that | had
slain had spoiled, and the doctor
strongly advised against going after
another.
We motored to Nimrod's little shack
ON the Chesapeake Bay. 1t was sim
ple affair. with only twenty-one rooms
2 garage and servants quarters. cleo
trio lighted and steam heated.
simplicity is the keynote, you see'
explained Nimrod. when one goes
hunting one does not care for the lux
uries and fXings.
Consequently. the supper was simple
not more than twelve courses and
only three kinds of wine.
Eve will have to turn in soon, ad-
vised my host I've must get out to
the blind early. you know. The con-
founded ducks are early risers. Pity
that Burbank can't do something IN
wild ducks. make some cross or other
that would produce wild duck with
enough consideration not TO drag huhl-
ers out of bed in the middle of the
night. But that will come some day.
Duck hunting is becoming more and
more popular as sport.
dreamed that night that ] was back
in the marshes of the San Joaquin, try
ing to shoot flock of wild pneumonia
germs flying over my duck boat. The
more fired into them, the thicker they
came. The negro boy, bearing break
fast tray, woke me just as the hunting
was getting good.
After breakfast proceeded to array
myself, first in several suits of woollen
underwear and the heaviest outing
clothes had | came down to meet my
host. bundled to the ears. He was al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-31

A BRIGHT winter sun shines into the liv-
n ing room Of the old village Fortress
4 n The geranum and fuchsia plants on
the window sill have put forth fresh buds IN
spite Of the sharp cold. The room is small
and low. wainscoted in yellow pine. Since
Christmas is drawing near large carved
stable interior. with wooden figures, STANDS on
the ANTIQUE sideboard, which fills the space be-
tween the two narrow, hoe-ike windows This
stable, with stalls built in, shows the birth OF
Christ. In the background rises the town OF
Bethlehem.
In step-shaped semi-circe are grouped the
familiar figures Of peasant life, all neatly
carved the peasant with his scythe, the mother
with the child on her arm, the carpenter with
plane and saw. the woodchopper, the smith IN
his leather apron, the cobbler and the tailor
and, finally, he who knocks at night time on
door and window and begs for sheter-the
stranger. the vagrant. Over them all floats a
golden star. fastened to thin, shaking wire.
So strong is its reflection that the shepherds
below hold their hands before their eyes, for
its glory dazzles them.
Big sticks Of wood glow in the green por-
celain stove. The FORTRESS sits in her arm
chair, her hands folded. She needs rest, for
she is old. Her back is bent. II is not very
long since she gave up her daily trips from
the little mountain village TO the nearest mar
ket town and back.
But they tunnelled the mountains and laid
wooden ties and iron rails. After that no one
cared for the services of the carrier, who with
her hamper on her back, used TO climb the steep
packhorse trail AT the bottom Of her basket,
or in bag hidden beneath her skirt, she some
times God forgive her for her SIM carried
smuggled goods-a pound or two Of sugar or a
package Of snuff. But those times were over
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-31

| subsidized into one of the chairs
while two negro servants opened trap
in the floor of the blind and produced
TWO oil heaters. One was set by the
chair of my host. The other was ad-
iusted for my own convenience. The
temperature began to rise and | was
forced to take off some of my wraps.
won't you have something" asked
my host, solicitously. There is moth
ing much on the blind but little
Scotch and soda. Of course, | can ring
for a julep, if you would care for one."
He picked up little telephone and
waited The telephone, it seemed, was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-31

Here is a TyyoIean story By Hermann Gre'n@,
icho bears a name distinguished in the World o.
letters ia the TyroL Rudolf Greinz IS an at
thor Of high repute IN Austrria's loyal mountain
orociace sard Hugo Greinz IS successtm
noUelist. and journalist az WeU Hern1dnn's
name does not appear IN the German Who's
Who"
Herr Creme little sketch Is poetic and sym
bolistic in form. II has an engaging r'~stlcty
Of feeling the true atmosphere Of Iyroteo"
peasant life But its appeal is universal (os
II is meant to be-, for the Mother Of the noun
tain village i merely symbol Of all mother
hood facing the sacrifices Of scur and torn wtth
anxiety for the safety and aceubeinS Of sons
uhont lcar has summoned to the front. 1t 70
another Christmas ,Cor story Of an unusual
and highly Imaginative type.
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connected with the little shooting
shack.
"A little Scotch will do very well" I
murmured. Il want to rough 1t while
| am here"
Ny host looked gratifed. I was get
ting into the spirit Of the thing.
It took the negroes five or ten min
utes to set the stools. They had hardly
taken the launch away when four fine
canvasback ducks began to stool in with
beautiful sweep. We fired together,
my host and I, without leaving our Nor.
ris chairs.
At the sound Of the guns one Of the
negro boys, in duck boat, padded out
and picked up the two ducks that had
been killed.
My host picked up the telephone.
Bring us a couple of honkers," he said
to some one at the other end.
Il have told the boys to call some
geese" he explained. One Of the ne
groes came up through the trapdoor Of
the blind and handed each Of US
heavier bore gun. The new weapons
were carefully padded at the butts.
We waited FIVE minutes, but there
were no geese.
"Confound those boys" said my host.
II shall have to speak to them harshly.
They continually keep me waiting for
geese
He was juggling the telephone impa.
tiently when two geese flew right over
US and Topped into the pond. We fired
as they rose One dropped and the
other futtered for few hundred yards
before settling down into the water. The
boy in the duck boat started in purs 1t
of the wounded one.
1--WE shall have to go slowly" said
my host. IF we don't we'll have the
limit too early in the day. I'll ring for
luncheon and the New York papers.
But first, if you'll pardon me, want to
get my broker on the wire. If you feel
like shooting a few more ducks, go
ahead! Don't mind me. One chap who
was down here with me shot seven
geese while was buying little Steel"
| left the next day, though. Rough
ing it was too much for me. | felt that
my host had left me too much on my
own resources in the chase of the wild
duck. He had not provided me with
any help to pull the trigger.
Still, when certain part of the hard
ships can be eliminated and the sport
made little safer and less venture
some, should like to go duck shooting
again. Though, of course, may never
expect to feel the primitive call of the
chase as strongly as my fat friend, Mr..
Nimrod.
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THE MOTHERS DREAM
Bv HERMAN GREINZ

nth Introductory Comment by William h. Mcpherson
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Continued on Page Screen
Arizona republican., 1916-09-11
At the Plaza Tuesday

A jealous husband. who accuses his wife of wrong doing under a misaprehersion and wrecks the hap piness of four lives, is the principle figure in the Mutual Masterpicture, "Thc House If Mirrors" a five act drama of modern life featuring Frank Mills. which comes to the Plaza theater on Tuesday, This in- tersely dramatic photoplay is enacted by an exceptionally able cast, which includes, in addition to MT. Mills Lillian Kemble, Rudolph Cameron and Bliss Milford.
 This is the program that will be shown for the benefit for the family of little Harry Aaron, today.
Arizona republican., 1916-09-11

brutality. she leaves his house. and learns that her hus9and has been left as dead by Q lreacherous Indian guide. She marries Le Clerq.
 But Devil Cabot is not dead. He has been revived and nursed back to health by prospectors. II wild moment, he shoots those who have aided him, and makes his escape. and starts back to find his wife. He ar rives at the trading post just after l baby has been born to Adrienne and Jules.
 He enters their house. binds Jules and seizes Adrienne. of into the deep woods be goes again. taking with him his wife and her child. Fer Q few months. the poor girl lives with him. in utter terror lest he work some harm to herself or he. 1 baby. Then she sees her opportunity { She strikes Devil across the head witl |! a heavy implement, and he falls to the floor in a heap She thinks he is dead. and runs out into the snow Al , the door. she meets Jules Le Clerq
 who has been searching frantically ] for her. ever since Cabot had takeI
 her away.
Arizona republican., 1916-09-11
LOCAL ROAD CLUBS
 ACCOMPLISH GOOD

Only a few persons get what they
 wish without working for it. Good
 roads cannot he obtained by merely
 wishing for them. It is necessary to work for them and to work contin-
 ually and forcefully. This is just SIS true of good dirt roads as of the most expensive types Furthermore, one or two men in a community can ac-
 complish very little, except to per
 suade others to help actively in the campaign for improvements. Roads arc community affairs. and good roads are only obtained and maintained by community energy. expended contin-
 Uously. It is not enough for a man to say he is interested in good roads: he must prove his faith by his works. Hundreds of good road clubs have been organized but few have lived long or accomplished much because they did not work continuously along well-laid plans Yet there is hardly community where a good roads club cannot become a strong influ- ence iE improving the local highways and by ways. The main roads receive the attention of the state and the , county officials. but the much greater mileage of roads which are not parts
 of through routes must always be oi
 Local concern only Tho improvement
 of through routes by the active, unit cd effort of numerous persons inter- ested in touring is one of the mos; noticeable results of a large part oi 1 the present methods of road propa- ganda. The same kind of work in 2 | commrnity will bring about equall,
 good results in the betterment O 1 local reads. II Is tie system of loca
 roads which means most to iarg,
 portion of the rural taxpayers. for i
 is over the local roads that they gS l to market their children so to school
 and they take part in the socIal life 0 their neighborhood. The local clul l can accomplish great deal of goo
Arizona republican., 1916-09-11

Jules takes the frail woman in his arms and carries her back to his house. But the excitement has been too much for her She dies after the long trip, and leaves her little girl in Jules care.
 The first husband meets justice later at the hands of Le Clerq. when he accosts the daughter in a saloon. A struggle ensues between the factor and Cahot, and Le Clerq is victorious.
 William Thompson at the Arizona
 II is a generally accepted fact among players of the speaking stage making their first appearance before the motion picture camera that to utter words befitting the action of the scene aids one materially in his interpretation of the character he is Dortraving Dialogue. they claim. al ways has been the very backbone of their efforts before the footlights and they usually find il extremely diff cult, sometimes impossible, to con- tribute 2 firely drawn characteriza- | ton without the assistance of the spoken word.
 Tn singular contrast to this theory was inc work of William H. Thomp- son. the dean of the American stage, ? who has recently been making his appearance in the screen in Triangle piays produced by Thomas H. Ince. Thompson's initial effort was made for Peggy the now famed Scotch | comedy drama in which Billie Burke | is starred During the production oi I this screen play, the venerable actor seemed fearful that words spoken by | him would disconcert the others in | the scene, and, a5 feslllt of his conclusion, he remained almost con | Ns.4.. 4I-- fI... 4sN--- | In front of the lens. In scenes in
 which he was supposed to be talking
 he spoke barely above a whisper ant
 this was done merely to be consistent
Arizona republican., 1916-09-11
Plaza Today


 Tho flood, that is the Friday part of if. somewhat put Manager Cave ness Saturday program on the blink, but to the advantage of the Plaza fans, because now they will see two serials on one program. Today the Plaza program will contain the cur rent installment of "The Secret of the Submarine" in which Hope res cues Cleo from suicide. and Olga gets killed by Norton. and the black order pass sentence of death on Mahlin and Satsuma all this just as the Secret" seems about to be discovered.
 The second installment of "The Social Pirates" is also to be shown. This is the part of the program Sat urtlay that was delayed on account ofthe flood. Rather than deny the house patrons this picture, the man agcment decided to run it today. There will also be shown The Kid mapped Stock Broker" a two-reel Vitagraph drama, with a number of favorites in the chief and supporting roles.
 The musical program must not be overlooked. The new Foto player will be used at each performance.
Arizona republican., 1916-09-11

good vote tomorrow at the republican primaries.
 As a finishing touch to his cam paien. Judge Stilwell will speak to- night at Tempe and Mesa. He will speak at Tempe at 7:15 o'clock and at Mesa at SIS o'clock Neither of his talks tonight will exceed hair an hour in length but he expects in that time to deliver to the people of the two southside towns a message tha- will he of importance to them. in de- ciding their vcte of tomorrow.
 Judge Stilwell found encouraging reports awaiting him here from Yuma county. from Gila. from Cochise. Pima and Pinal. If nominated. he expects to begin statewide cam paign that will be complete and which will result in his election at the No- vember polls.
Arizona republican., 1916-09-11
Window of Dreams and "The vaqa-
 bond at Lion

The Lion theater today presents Charlie Chaplin in a return showing of the Mutual comedy, The yaga- bond which was written and direct cd by Chaplin. This picture is some what different from the usual Chap lin comedies inasmueh as if contains many dramatic moments, especially at the end of the story. On the same program today Grace DeCariton is featured in "The Window of Dreams {, a drama that, while only in three reels. is as good, if not better than lots of five act film plays. The Window of Dreams' is more of an impression than a drama. a produc- tion in which we are scarcely con scicus of the number of it's parts, q simple theme clearly outlined and not overburdencd by detail other than that which has direct bearing on the story in which constitutes this perfectly natural and deeply pathetic picture.
 Agnes C. Johnson sis responsible for
Arizona republican., 1916-09-11

days doing self and Betts believe would opponent, should be nominated to office? E Have noticed that Bes not denying that he advertising himself the north bona de resident citizen Yavap Deceivng the entire north in order to capture votes? IE 
 he the fact that he citizen Phoenix? unfair put the opponent what Bets calls adignfed campaign!
 
 Mrs Official Mine in report of the Commission the Miller acknowledges writing the regarding valley Legislature garbld the tell Mrs Baptist Punke Bone and Doyle that when they that letter has been using them tools pull him bad gentlemen sucking another Qualified"
  Oh Yes! Bet "Quafions" Are Fne He Will Be Shining Light Add to That Rotten Railroad a the Capitol
 P. J. MILLER of Yuma ackmai John CAD OR CORPORATION EMPLOYEE!
Arizona republican., 1916-09-11

are ir store for all those who witness this big laugh producer. The musical numbers will undoubtedly win I great deal of applause from the merry Coliseum patrons Ed Clancy Gilbert and Jim Cohen" Dooley will, with the assistance of Messrs Hallen and Won Blk, and the ever popular vanity maids" fill out a most enjoyable pro gram and not forgetting the win some Phiel sisters. who will be heard in brand new specialties. This bill will run until Wednesday night. with a complete change Of program Thurs day
Arizona republican., 1916-09-11
STnWELL AT MESA
 AND TEMPE TONIGHT

Judge William Ii. Stilwell returned last evening fIom a tour of the north ern tier of counties in the interests of his campaign for the republican nomination for United States senator
 He visited Flagstaff, Williams. Wins low. Holb-ook. Kingman, Prescott, Wickenbnrg and other prosperous towns and in each of them received a royal welcome He expressed con- fidence last evening of rolling up a
Arizona republican., 1916-09-11
ADJUSTMENTS
WILLIAM FARNUM IN
 WONDERFUL DRAMA

William Farnum once more brings into play the marvellous strength and powerof his frame in the newest of William FOx's pictures of the great Northwest, The End of the. Trail" " In this photoplay. Farnum acts Jules Le CIerq, French Canadian. factor in a Hudson's Bay trading post.
 Lc C1eTo has fallen in love with a woman fGladys BrockwelD whose husband (Willard Louis) has sieZed her and carried her away to a lonely life in the forests. Overcome by his