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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-26
FAMINE, ACTRESS"


Joy. You won't bo throwing your
self away on a rcOr country doc
tor. II turned nut 10 be coal land,
Anne. sold Il Tor enough 10 make
us both rich -1odestly rich even
IN New Yofk AM nbamefully. In.
docently rich out home
Doctor Jiml OH on don't "
she cried; but be WAS too elated
and intent 10 heed.
II can offer you practically ey'
orything YOU want, from motor
cars up. Great Scott and two
tours ago | was wondering what
good all that iaonsy would be To
me- But now"
bat I must finish Whist I've be-
gun. can't give up yet Before
i've made my great nameT She
turned, a triflo pale. but so ant
mated and gay that he was re-
PEELED. I'm sorry 10 hurt you,
Doctor Jim" shs added. her voice
faltering. but there'il be more
spice In your li,o now. You'll soon
Iorget--sll this"
! huali ny W.
Anne caught her breath. but
you'll be IA New York a good
deAl7 shall nee you
Il think not I've been consider
Ing a trip to Vienna for a eourse
IN the hospitals there. Probably !
shall go now" lie was very quiet.
very gentle. but there was rigidity
I'm his face that toid with what n.
fort he was maintaining HIS self.
control.
ITS not that Toy friendship has
gone you know" be went on. re-
9eating her phrase. but ! have
feeling that tonight decides it.
that IL you don't care for me now.
Won never will And since you
don't" he paused.
There was only enc thing 20 say,
ard she could not say H. lie walt.
ed a second. thsn turned away for
hts coat
You're not going now7" she
managed 10 ask.
What Ii there To wait for7' he
returned. and again there was no
snswer she could make. She
moved lnstinctiyely nearer the
table for support There lay the
other letter thu. had come at the
hame limo ms Brauers. In a pur.
roseless way she picked IL up.
Where's Mbnnal | mustn't 20
without bidding her goodby." Wal.
lace said. and went to the dining
room door.
Anne heard him call and Minna
arswer. To keep herself from
thinking, she opened tho letter in
Ter hand. Tho signature flashed
VI at her.
Wallace was returning. but abe
raid no attention. A spasm OF
pain contracted bis mouth as be
saw her 70 absorbed. her face vivid
with some interest In which he
had no part.
But che turned suddenly aud
thrust tho letter into his hand
Read 1t. Doctor Jim Read ~"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-26

A piano is a wooden box with
2as miles of wire and a shelf.
sprinkled with ivory and ebony
Keys.
Some human heads resemble II
In every way except for the wire
strings.
There are two kinds. the upright
and the kind that lays low like
villa. Some pianos are played
with the fingers; some with the
feet.
Very often the finger pianos
sound as ii they are being played
with the feet and some of the feet
lianos sound like-yes. Harold.
Milwaukee is in the United States.
Parents should see to il that
their children. especially the boys.
take lessons on the piano.
After six or seven years OF les.
sons and constant practice. they
might turn out to be great bal
players or prize fighters OF
plumbers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-26

more wood on tho fire.
Anne stood beside her, dreatnily
watching the sparks fly up and the
flames leap after them. The dull
green OF her gown brought out the
glory OF her hair In n thoroly
STACEY way. but her face was clean
OF rouge and her eyes Of unrest
and discomfort
How long II takes ua TO zee the
truth--the old. simple. eternal
truths Of lifei Doesn't II. MinnaT
abe said. letting her finger.tipn rest
on the others shoulder Anybody
who's few years Older could teach
US. but We won't listen"
she laughed without bitterness
THE old sayings are right. NINA.
tho To be GOOD and Better a
dinner OF herbs and all those.
They're tho wisdom other women
have gained. slowly and painfully.
thru the centuries. and handed
down for us. What a pity II ia we
won't take them 20 ourselves and
use them before the chance has
passed"
IL guess I don't know what
you mean. ma'am." Minna confess.
ed and Anne laughed again.
Il don't blame you. las vague TO
me. But. meanwhile. IN that some
body knocking. or isn't IT."
Nina rose with elaboration and
went 70 the door.
Miss Anne"
Anne turned In time TO get one
heaming. excited smile. and then
saw Nina disappear into the kltch.
en-. closing the door dlscrectly be.
hind her.
''Dr Jiml" she cried. before she
saw him.
"of course" he laughed. holding
out firm. cool hands
1T isl It's really youl" she
breathed; II seemed incredible that
she even doubted his returning. un.
changed. But she confessed brave.
ly. her voice unsteady. with a rush
of relief.
i thought you'd washed your
hands OF me--that the last BIT OF
your friendship and faith went
when you saw how things were be.
tween Elsie and me-" she STAN.
mered. 1T was terrible. must
have seemed heartless--a failure
where you had believed in me the
most"
When my friendship for you
goes. Anne. there1l be none left
in me for anybody or anything"
he said. with faint smile nj the
word friendship" mo. That's
only phase. You'll pass through
II. and so will Elsie You'll find
each other. IL will come out right.
| know you too well To doubt e."
But It has Already. thank
Cod" And she told him the hap.
renings on Sunday. spsrIng Elsie
all she could. and making as little
as possible OF her own part In the
TT al arrangement When Wallace.
not at all mislcd. exclaimed at her
sacrifice. she diselaimed all credit.
as she did TO Matte.
She told him about Brauer and
the Metropolitan with what vi.
vacity she could summon.
He shook his head over Il. TOO
hard work Yuu'll never stand
that" And when she disagreed:
"Oh. my dear. haven't you had
enough YETI Aren't YOU tired of
Il? You've had your fling. Aren't
you ready 10 come homer To
Brcokfields and me?"
Anne did not answer
II can ask you now with a clear
conscience. | can even urge YOU"
he continued. with laugh OF sheer
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-26
CHAPTER XIII.
Anne's Last Engagement

That night Anne wrote two let.
tcra.
Ono was to lnslee. asking moth.
for shc knew him we'll enough
70 be sure she need never expect
anything more from hlm-hnt civ.
ing the explanation that was due
him.
The second. in spite OF Mattle's
protests. was to Hraner.
wait n few days" she pleaded.
Give yourself a chance Let PEG
pie know you're well and ready 20
vork again. racreti be lot OF
productions around Christmaa--"
But mcanwhilo7" Anne object.
cd. Il must eat. you know. Mat.
tie"
"Oh, eat II II came 10 that.
you might as well stsrve as be
buried alive in a Brooklyn Atockl "
''But may not 80 there. Bruin
may not want me now.
"He will. He'll snap you UP by
telegraph" Matte asserted. dis
ecnsolately.
And indeed Anne's situation
called for some sort 81 prompt &C.
ton. She was IN debt. and h-av.
lily, 20 wallace. who had borne all
the expenses of her Illness.
Tho house had been leased--and
the rent paid In advance by Wal.
llace.--until the middle OF that
week; and tho Anne was all for
going to New York at once. Matte
and Minna between them persuaded
her To stay out the fortnight She
could do nothing In town until she
heard from Brauer. they argued.
and she might as we'll be here. en-.
joying herself and getting her
moneys worth.
"And II wouldn't be treating the
doctor right to run off without let.
ting him know" Matte pointed out.
Hell expect TO find you here when
he gets back"
He'll hardly come now--or he'd
be glad to find II unnecessary.
Very likely he's gone home direct.
and is working night and day 10
make up for lost time" Anne said.
I'm n matter-of-course way.
She and Minna. who was one OF
the family now, went 10 tho station
Monday afternoon with Matte and
John. As tho train pulled out
We shall be on II ourselves Thurs-
day" she said. bright.eyed. but
signing family.
Anne was outdoors almost all the
rext day. tramping about in the
snow. musing soberly but not un.
Happily on her hilltop. and coming
home with frost-brightened cheeks
and eyes.
A letter from Brauer came In the
afternoon mail. II requested an In.
terview in New York the following
Saturday. Another letter was
there. too. but she put II by and
went TO change into indoor dress.
determined TO be thankful over get.
ting an engagement so soon. When
she came back Minna was putting
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-26

m HE spebinders going tell you between and
~ election day, whole lot about American honor and
rights Mexico and the mistakes inconsistencies and coward
ice OF Wilson's Mexican policy Mr. Hughes going to try
climb into the presidential chair largely thru convincing
that Taf and Wilson'S OF Mexican affairs all
wrong and that he has the only paeer aho he doesn't tell
what it is
But, though the standpa spclbnders will about
your international honor and rights they'll keep mighty
quiet the real underlying of Mexcos troubles and
her hostility Americans which the fact that she
has been mercilesy looted by foreigners especially Amer
leans
Six months before President Taft let 60 of the Mexican
problem, with pleasure the u s. consular reports showed
the wealth OF Mexico. according the nationaites
follows
american ........ Amount of investment, Sio5777oooo
English ............... 32l $500
rfcnCn.
Other Foreigners...... 1855. $50
Mexican. .............. 793,lS7 PAP
Americans have money in Mexico than Mexcans
themselves by S264825S-twee much in railway stocks
IS times much in railway bonds, 80 times much in
mines four times much in smeers three times
factories thirty times much in oil and twice much in
timber lands This gigantic OF Si057770000 called
Investment" A big part OF it is water"
Mr. Wilson's alternative has been, Mr.. Tas TO
go the limit in permitting Mexico settle her own troubles
herself to slaughter looted oppressed starving people
for Directing to being owned by outsiders When Mr.
Hughes talks about going further than has gone he
talks he talks bosh
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-26

HOME GOSSIP
:. Ia, shs, :. ne wife goes away on The
big vacation with the Kids. leaving
ist a r.. a. e nom ATOM, sor comn nm s''
Hence the outburst. with apollo.
e. e. :. se,s home ON SUNDAY q
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-26

Stevens Is the man who says
music can be tasted. He 10 d.
rector OF music at the University
Of Chicago.
Notes from the flute are like
sugar; the clarinet like grapefruit;
the piano like clear water; the VIC.
lin like olaret. and the saxaphone
like buttermllk, he says.
Chopin Is luscious fruit, while
Gilbert and Sullivan are prunes
Bach, Stevens finds. is oatmeal,
while irving Berlin is "penny all.
day sucker"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-08-26

Blair for a father.
Yes. but what about fiariand =
Msttle biurtsd out, and then.
ashast a, tho hlnnder; II mean
that you've thrown her plump Into
his arms He She
VIII marry Very likely.
They 70 fond Of each other. and
they have everything In common
tastes, ambitions. opportunities.
and youth. She'll he happy wlih
him. think. and safe. too. ! hope
II ends In wedding very soon. .
Anne said, With mistaken serenity.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-29
REPUBLICANS MEET
 THOUSANDS OF VOTERS

After q most gratifying sreaking tour through Mesa. Tempe. Wicken- burg. Buckeye and the smaller pre- cincts of the county. parties No. and No of the county and justice pre- cinct candidates will speak at the Washington school on Monday night, Chandler on Wednesday night, osborn school on Thursday night, Y. NJ. C. A. stadium on Friday night, and Glendale on Saturday night. Special prepara- ticns are being made for the Chand- Ter. Osborn and Glendale meetings. The Redewill military band will be Q nhand at the Y. M. C. A. stadium.
 If yon have not attended any of the county candidates meetings. you will find 1t well worth your time 10 be present, as they have a real message 10 deliver to you. They are not office seekers, but men of business anu standing who are asking you for your support on their records as business men and their ability to properly eco- nomically and efficiently administer the several trusts to which they have been persuaded to run. Come early and get acquainted.-Adv IL
Arizona republican., 1916-10-29

PIONEER lLL-Henry Grove. an old time resident of Phoenix and the | valley is very i'll at his nome on Eas; Van Buren street, south of Montezuma 1 Place.
 NEW NoTARIES- Notarial com missions were issued yesterday to J. B. Flanagan of Parker. O. P. Parker Of Prescott, and G. F. Byers of Phoenix.
 DOGS WANT HOMES Whoever wants good dog may have his chance between nice collie pup at 135 North Ninth avenue and a large part New foundland at 36S East Coronado.
 SABRA SELLING CARS-John Sa- bra, well-known locally as racing car driver, and recently as truck driver with the Pershing expedition, has en- tered the employ of the Bryne- Ray Cadillac company in their used car department. Sabra is a recognized au- tomobile expert and should do well as a salesman.
 MRS. SHOWERS DIEs-Mrs Mary Showers died yesterday afternoon at four o'clock, at the home of her son, Daniel Showers, 1l4l East Willetta Mrs. Showers had long been a resi- dent of the valley, having recently re- sided at Scottsdale The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at ten o'clock from the Merryman Undertak ing parlors, Rev. Varney officiating
 WeEDlN WILL PROBATEO- The will of Thomas r. Weedin was filed in the office of the clerk of the su- l perior court yesterday. The former registrar of the United States land office beQueathed his entire estate to his daughter Miss Jennie F. Weedin who is named as eXecutriX. The hear ins on admitting the will. which Is dated September 29, of this year, to 1 probate. is set for November 13.
 DEATH OF MRS. RAVERTY-Mrs. l Mary Raverty died yesterday at the l home of her daughter Mary E. Ray l erty, Sl0 North Second street She 1 was S9 years old, and had been a resident of the valley for some me. 1 The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at o'clock aJ the Catholic ! church. The remains will be shipped [ 10 Sleenv Eve Minnesota for burial 1 CHILDREN'S PARTY-Master Will liam Sherill. aged seven, son of Mir. and Mrs. r. l.. Sherill of CHS North ] Fourth street, was host To eight of his young friends yesterday at a birthday i party. During the afternoon, games were played, refreshments served.
 and the kind of a time dear to a 1 youngsters heart staged Among those 1 present were Freddie Mercer. Arthur
 Mercer. Roselyn Parsons, Jack Ma ! han. George Smith. Virginia Johnson,
 Arthur Harrd and Beatrice Fieestead.
 kOEHIER HERE-A. Koehler man i ager of the wholesale department diyi-
 sion in the automobile tire department
 of the Los Angeles Saddlery and Find 1 ing company is in Phoenix for a few
 days after a trip through southern
 Arizona where he has been placing ] agenCieS for the NOrWalk inner tubes
 and Racine Horseshoe tires and tubes
 He reports business as splendid and
 says their Arizona sales are most sat , isfactory. Koehler Is an experienced
 man in the tire business and was for merly state manager for another tire
 concern which he helped to establish l heIe.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-29
ALMOST 2OO LITTLE
 K|DD|ES FUR EXHIBIT

Proud mothers. who are dcsirous of 'Xhibitins their little kiddies in the Better Babies" show at the Arizona tate fair had better hurry and make ! heir entries, as the list of 200 young ters is nearly filled. according to th.. announcement made yesterday.
 Mothers who want 10 enter theii babies are requested to call at the chamber of commerce. where they Slll be ahle to enroll them.
 So great has heen the response to he call for taby exhibit. that the lroposel list of 200 infants Is now near the end and 1t Is expected that within the next few days the entries will reach this number.
 The Peter Ba oies' show at the state f1ir will te one Of the big fea ; ures and it Is expected that the ef- 'orts of the committee in charge of the show will be met with exceptional success. judging from the great inter est alread. manifested
Arizona republican., 1916-10-29
MANUEL $ WORRIES
 HAVE NUT CEASED

While Manuel Modal occupied a cell in the county jail F.. E. Scott colored. is alleged to have insulted his wife according to the complaint sworn to yesterday by Mrs. Modal, who charges him with using obscene language in her presence.
 Modal was arrested a few days ago for the theft of an electric fan belong ing to Scott who is the young Mexi- cans employer. The bootblack was acquitted but freedom did not bring him happiness for domestic difficult ties loomed large. according to the young wife, who reported her troubles to the sherifrs office. She made SC - rious accusations against Scott which resulted in a warrant for his arrest
 He was arraigned before Justice De Souza yesterday and his preliminary hearing set for ten o'clock Tuesday morning. His bond was fixed in the sum of $500 which he had not furnished last evening.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-29
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LECTURE

William R. HathVon, C. :. E., mem Der of the board of lecturship of the Mother Church. the First Church Of Christ. Scientist. of Boston. will de- liver free lecture on Christian Sci ence at the Columbia theater next Tuesday evening. October 3l. Mir Rathvons home is in Denver. and he speaks here under the auspices of the First Church of Christ, Scientist. of this city. which extends a hearty in yitation to all to attend.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-29
NEW TEACHER NJ

NEW TEACHER Miss Edith Helm has been appointed member of the teaching staff of the Independence school to take the place of Mrs. Al bert Rhodes, resigned.
 MAR RlAGE NSES-Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to John ". Swillng and May R. Porter. both Of Phoenix Norman Carpenter, of Phoenix and Agnes Florence Malt house. Of Long Beach. and Percy Wood and Nauda Pigler both of Ajo.
 THANKS ERS-Harry Welch. secretary of the chamber of commerce yesterday expressed the appreciation Of that organization to the farmers who so generously co-operated with the chamber in gathering together the agricultural exhibits at the lnterna- tional Soil Products exposition.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-29
WEATHER TODAY
TeepubIioan A. ?. Leaseo VII

GRepublioan A. p. Leased Wirel
 WASHINGTON. D. C., Oct. 2S.-FOr Arizona sunday generally fair, war mcr east and central portions; Mon day. partly cloudy.
 New Mexico: Sunday and probably Monday generally fair cooler in southeast portion.
 Vest Texas: Sunday fair, colder in north. Monday fair
Arizona republican., 1916-10-29
To Hold Cnnuentinn

The aradise Verde Water Users Association will hold it's annual con- vention in the Knight of Pythias hall in this city October q. The water rights for these lands will be fully determined at this meeting. Tn view of this it k expected that nearly all Romesteaders and land owners in the salleys will be present
Arizona republican., 1916-10-29
LOCAL WEATHER YESTERDAY
U S. Dept. of Agriculture Weather Blu
 reau, Water Users Building

Excess or deficiency in temperature yesterday. 0 degrees.
 Deficiency in temperature since the first of the month, l24 degrees. Accumulated excess in temperature since January l, 36 degrees. Normal precipitation January lst to date 6.31 inches.
 Actual precipitation January lst Co date, 6.37 inches.
 Accumulated excess in rainfall since January l. .06 inches.
 KENNETH WEAKER
Arizona republican., 1916-10-29
OF LOCAL INTEREST
STORED WATER SUPPLY
Water Service Report for October 27

Water Service Report for October 27 E ovation of water in reser
 Vuir at 6 d. m. .......... 2lO9l Contents. acre feet .993 Loss in 24 hours. acre feet 463 Elevation one year ago ...... 206.26 Contents one year ago .....I069, ,S13 Normal flow water for lands
 up to year .............. 57,60O Flow Salt and Verde rivers,
 NJ. l. .................... 62, ,5OO Water used for irrigation.
 north side. Nj. I. .......... 27.65O Water used for irrigation,
 south side, NJ. l. ......... 14,611
Arizona republican., 1916-10-29
IN JUSTICE COURTS

punch board artist and alleged forger was arraigned in the Justice court Of the west precinct yesterday. Justice De Souza set his preliminary eXamina- ton for ten o'clock Wednesday morn ing and fixed bail in the sum Of >b0V which he was unable to furnish.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-29

BLANTON'S RAZOR STORE. POS W. Washington street. Raxors sharp ened. Single edge. 25c dozen; double edge short. 35c dozen. Gem and Star. solid back 20c; double edge. long 50 dozen, regular raZoTs honed soc. guaranteed Mail in your blades -Adv
 II
Arizona republican., 1916-10-29
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Republican Leaoue

The Women's Republican league O. Arizona will meet Tuesday evening, October 3l, at s o'clock in the head quarters of the Hughes Alliance. All members are urged to be present.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-29

We want a bright young fellow who wants to become a printer, to start apprenticeship in the mechanical de- pertinent of The Arizona Republican. Apply to Chas A. Stauffer, business manager. (adv)tf
Arizona republican., 1916-10-29
HOLD SOCIAL T

HOLD SOCiAL-The Central Ep- worth League held one of the most successful socials Friday evening. in the history of the organization. Many were dressed as ghosts as the affair was a halloween social or ecers for the ensuing year were elect ed at the gathering
Arizona republican., 1916-10-29
To Reopen Course

The Phoenix School of Higher Psy- chology will reopen its course with a free lecture Sunday afternoon, Novem- Der :. at 3 o'clock. The session will be held at the residence of Dr. O. H. Mitchell. 223 West Monroe street. The public Is invited
Arizona republican., 1916-10-29
"Wednesday Social Circle

The Wednesday Social circle will meet Wednesday afternoon, November l. at Grandma Acuffs" on the Christy road. All members are requested to he present at the meeting.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-29
100 LATE 10 CLASSIFY

4 BEAUTIFUL extra large rront room in new house. separate entrance. private access to both. five minutes walk to business center. ideal for two young men. G06 South First Ave.
 CALL DIAMOND O Emrloymen; Co. l5 W. Washington St. for male pr female help 1 have outside con nections and can furnish competen: help on reasonable notice Phone 257I. rs
Arizona republican., 1916-10-29

Arizona School of Music announces beginning class in ball room dancing for adults, Monday evening, 7:30 to 30. (AdvD IL
Arizona republican., 1916-10-29

TROY LAUNDRY-Rou Dry G. ID. Flat work ironed. Blankets. and lace curtains our speciality. Phone 1902 fAdV1 If
Arizona republican., 1916-10-29

Third Annual Convention of Para dise-Verde Water Users Association meets at F.. of r. hall Phoenix, Oct. Sl, 10:00 a. m.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-29
HOSIERY TEA GARDEN

1907 North Central avenue. Open every afternon from to 6. (adv)gb
Arizona republican., 1916-10-29
AUCTION SALE

NII HUN SNI4t
 Friday Nov. 3rd at R. Mauzys ranch, T. mile north of McDowell road on the Asylum road. Herd Of "A one dairy cattle and sp~inging heifers. together with other things to ie adN ertised later
 B. W. GETSINGER. Auctioneer
 If l WILL TRADE cows and calves for good team Of horses or mules. Phone l03R12. gb ALL KINDS of housekeeping done. Phone 35g2 gb
Arizona republican., 1916-10-29

c. PHEBF.
 Secy. (Adv.) gb
New Britain herald., 1916-06-23
MISS FAY SHOWERED

Miss Mary A. Fay was rendered 8 surprise miscellaneous shower by thir- ty of her friends at the home of Mrs. George H. Smedley, IT,, on Olive street last evening" During the evening vocal in instrumental selections were rendered. Miss Fay was the recipient of many handosme and useful gifts, including cut glass and linen. She is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. William Fay of Hartford avenue and will be- came the bride of Joseph Collins of Bristol at St. Mary's church next Tues day morning.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-23
MANY TO CAMP

The annual camp of the Y., M. c. A., which will be held at Lake Wangum- baug next month was thoroughly dis cussed at a supper served to prospec- tive campers in the banquet hall last evening. This is expected to prove the most popular year since association started it's camp. Already the follow ing have signed up for the camp: Emory Corbin, Edward Bassett, Royce