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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-19
FRUIT STORE FOR SALE.
1718 7th ST. NV. 21'

GROCERY STORE and DWELLING; modern i'm
Conduit road, D. G.. Palisades station. ~
GROCERY STORE AND COAL YARD, 80
rent; counters, shelving. showcases, with living
room; public schools and large apartment
houses adjoining; in the Marietta Apt. bldg. 2416
17th st Apply premises. Phone Col. 1918.
JUST what you have been looking for; refined.
well furnished roomins house we'll patronised by
transisnts; also o. permanent tenants; sacrifice.
PRODUCE BUsINEss-An cash trade; whole
sas only asa 's th horse r. and wagon Apply :stsr
BOOMING HoUsE.l4 rooms. bathsI cleo.
This money-makef At q bargain II sold this
month. 458 q NV, over cafe. 1os
BOOMING HOUsE-Well furnished; Is fooms;
all filled; reasonable rent. Phone N. 1862 To-
ROOMING HOUSE; completely furnished; un-
excelled location bargain to quick buyer. Ad-
dress Boz 146-C, Star office. 19s
STOCK and fixtures Of grocery store, $500. 107
7th ne. Dwelling for rent.
THREE-sTORY HOUSE, NV section; ami. !;
good condition; will exchange g. 800 equity for
A good grocery business. Address Box 229-C.
star office. 21s
WONDERFUL INVENTION for Destroying aero
planes; fled 1915: wanted, three men with $500
each. on . liberal basis. to form a company to
protection against air raids: investigation in
vitsd replies confidential. Address Box 1910,
WILL SELL half interest in Dancing. han in
nearby boom town; clearing $500 to 5000 per
month. Address Boz CSC Star ONCE.
ROOMS. newly furnished: rent. s2j: bargain
for cash. 1918 Pa. ave. NV. 2Os
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-13

Tom Meaney it was reported around
the revenue office yesterday, started
to go TO the fair Monday, but neveS
got farther than Murphy's, and on
Tuesday he didn't get any futher than
Ruegers. on Wednesday he got as far
as the Rich, on Thursday a man held
him up at Stumpf's. and on Friday
he was towed over to the Lexington.
When | start tomorrow he said
yesterday. Il shall go by the way of
Fulton, or some one will corral me
at the Jefferson" 1t faint fair
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-13

The smiling face of Anthony Grit
fifth was missing around the judges
stand this week. Anthony is taking
little interest in horses this year, not
having any of the big track nags in
his stables at this time. His smile.
however, lent much to the joy of the
occasion when the horses came un7
der the wire, whether you won or lost
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-13
VIRGINIA
STATE FAIR
VISITORS WELCOME
NOTES OF THE STATE FAIR

President Fairfax Harrison was one
of the lucky ones along Wahoo lane
yesterday. He was in tow of Man
ager Saunders, Directors J. T. An
derson and Sam Marshall The party
took in everything along the line. in
Guiding the hot dog man. AS the trip
toward SpilInan's headquarters was
being made the party was lucky
enough TO receive two of the midway
dolls A penny was tossed to see who
got them both, and President Harrf-
son won.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-13

One of the most disappointed men
IN the fair grounds yesterday was Ed
die Fuller He Just missed the para
chute fall on Monday. and there is
nothing he likes more than them. So
he goes out every day TO take a look
at the parachute. and he just misses
1t. Yesterday the cold truth was
handed TO him by Harvey Atkinson.
why, amt you hep TO II yet? When
the balloon went up Monday, the ae~
ronaut was supposed to drop from
the dizzy heights tied up in bag
and she was supposed to cut herself
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-13
PROGRAM
AUTOMOBILE DAY-Saturday, October 10

he all the models of
another and make your mind
trouble
of the All the
In charge of
Commercial for farm and city will
exhibit includes automobile
the
Wheels. thousands
exhibition all motorists we'll the
the being
nrsts shown for lie
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-13

about to hand her a lift off goes the
car. and me In the mud kerfiop. And
all 1 gifts is the laff, and Just take a
once over me toys. Umph."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-13

TT never pays nearly always to get
too alert in trying to help the ladies'"
ruminated Biily Phelps, keeper OF the
grandstand yesterday, AS he present
ed himself before Danny Hogan in
John Moore's symposium unCer the
grandstand. why Is II not?" asked
Danny because Just look at my
looks once. and remember If you can
ever think when / was never as fun
of mud like this here When l see
a young lady trying to git into a car,
and / asts to be Of service in not
letting her get her White tan shoes In
no muddy sand, and les as l am
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-13

out Of the bag and drop gracefully
by means OF parachute. She never
done it. She dropped Just like any
other parachuter, and that made Con-
ME Saunders madders than bunch
of hornets after fat man. Connie
said we had got too old and too wise
for them kind of drops. and he gives
the aeronaut the sack" And I've
been coming out chere every day for
to see that, and 1t amt" said Eddie.
as he looked at the girl in the trapeze.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-11-01
CHAPTER v.
The Rescue Of Vera.


"Take this lantern, McCann," I
called, and held it up to him, "I'll need
both my hands free. Hold it as low as
possible. Now, here goesv
did not pray audibly, but prayer
was in my heart, as I released my grip
on the rug and took the plunge. The
first chair crumpled beneath my
weight, but by good luck the second
held just long enough to enable me to
grip the latch of the door and cling
tight. The slant Of the deck gave one
cropping foot precarious purchase on
the threshold, although water swept
nearly to my waist, and for moment
I tottered there, helpless to do more
than merely sustain my position. The
noise made by this struggle must have
been heard within, for became aware
Of water splashing, and fist pounded
the door.
"Help! Is that you, Mr.. Seeley?"
"No," answered, nerved to new
effort by the sound Of her voice, and
the knowledge that had indeed locat-
ed the right spot, and found her still
alive. 'This is Hollis. IL the door
lockedf
Eyes, Mr.. Seeley has the key; you
must be Quick-the water 10 already
above my waist"
"No time for keys, then,",;I said.
"Staad back until ] nut Q way IN.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-11-01

eede. Rage took the place of fear
the dirty murderer was backing off!
was leaving us to sink! I clawed my
way across the stateroom, seeking to
gain view without, but could perceive
'!ttle. The glass was dimmed with
moisture, and through 1t I could see
merely the circle Of green light reveal
ing the outline of a high bow. No
other CLEAN was visible, but above me
Q man cursed hoarsely, and then
screamed out some order, which I
could not distinguish.
All this was the work of an instant.
What had occurred was as clear to my
mind as though had actually wit
asssed the scene from the deck above.
4 great steel steamer. a tramp, no
doubt, from It's darkened decks, had
plunged out of the blackness, and
BANNED her bow straight into us. The
contact must hsve been well forward,
0ear the bridge. We weru going Down
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-11-01

the CLEAN of the lantern her eyes met
mine, full of questioning, but fearless
She must have seen, and understood
also, for she called to me, elinging to
the rail to keep her footing, her loos-
ened hair tapping in the wind.
"They are leaving us. Mr.. Hollis1 Is
not that the steamer out therew
"Ay, the last glimpse we'll ever nave
Of her." answered bitterly, forgetting
myself in anger. 1.-THE D. brutes
think more of few dollars than our
lives. But we'll make fight just the
same. Come, wake up, McCann! Aft
with you-oh, yes, you can; crawl
along the rail; once beyond the cabin
there's good foothold. Now, my lady.
I'll not let you fall-good! You are
the better sailor Of the two"
held the lantern In my teeth, and
clambered after them. It was thirty.
foot climb, but the rail stanchions
made fair ladder, giving good hand
and foot hold, although occasionally
the hulk beneath US rolled SO heavily
In the sea as to bring us to pause.
clinging grimly to the tarred rope in
order to retain our balance. Twice /
thought the doomed yacht was actu-
ally going down, as under the blow Of
some swell she leaned heavily to star
board, giving glimpse Of the black
water Just below where we chung SO
desperately. Yet with sodden, sick.
ening motion, like the last painful eff.
fort Of dying creature, she managed
to right herself once more, every tim.
Der grooming in agony, the salt spume
of the sea blown into our faces.
Once beyond the overreach On the
cabin we found opportunity to stand
erect, gripping the iron supports which
had sustained the awning above the
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-11-01
CHAPTER w.
The Wreck Of the EsmeraIda.

the WRECK OF the 66mefaIoa.
We passed the greater part of the
dry below, and long before night came,
a heavy, sweeping rain set in and kept
us there. never recalled more blind
ing, disngreeable storm ut this season
Of the year, and in those waters, al
though there was very little wind or
sea accompanying it. The smother,
however, made it safer to proceed mt
hnln-spccd, and the loOkouts forward
were doubled.
It seemed long evening, as was
In no spirit for cards, and discussion
was altogether about the war, and
the projected copper pool. Darlington
received several messages in further
proof that the affair was already we'll
under way but he made no other at
tempt to arouse my interest. BY ten
thirty l had retired to my stateroOm.
Yet even there. and when partly dis
robcd. IL temptation to explore the
decks again asSailed me. / unscrewed
the port md glanced out, the cold rain
driving hard against my face. Nothing
could be seen; stared into an impen-
e1nhle black wall. There was evil
IDENTIFY nothing to do but remain where
{ was. and closed the port and lay
down in the berth.
do not know what aroused me, but
! sat up suddenly, wide awake, a
strange. ill-detined fear clutching at
my heart. What was it l had heard?
cry? blow on the deck above? Had
really heard anything. or was it
merely the echo of dream? The
stateroom was dark as Erebus, but
got my feet over the edge of the berth,
and switched on the electric light.
Even as stood thus, my hand still on
the Switch someone ran swiftly across
the deck directly overhead, and q voice
wavered out:
sport, sir! Hard aport-my God !"
There was q startling crash forward,
the awful sound of crushing iron and
rplintercd timbers. was flung head
long against the partition, barely saw
ing myself by outstretched hands, but
falling bruised and helpless to the
deck. The electric flashed out instant
~. but dull CLEAN from without
etreamed through the glass of the port.
1t was a CHASTITY green light, and I
recognized 1t ut once as the port Ian
tern of the ship which had rammed us.
Before l could get to my feet even, still
dazed and trembling from the shock,
the CHASTITY green radiance began to re-
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-11-01

away: the rifle of tangled spars and
ropes to port under which I knew lay
dead bodies; the smashed bulwarks,
and a wrecked small boat hanging
stern down fromsa davit, with mans
arm and head dangling. All about Us
the night and sea was black as ink
not a glow anywhere except a single
white CLEAN far away to starboard like
distant star. It was not start
was far too close to the horizon-be-
You'd doubt it was a masthead light
on the steel monster which had run us
down.
I held the lantern behind my body,
and stared out through the void at the
faraway spark-lt was no more than
pin-prick, barely visible across
miles Of open water, and growing
fainter each second. I read the whole
meaning, despair clutching my heart.
The vessel had waited and picked up
the Esmeralda's boats; believing she
then had on board all who lived, she
had resumed her voyage. We were
alone, deserted, in the midst Of the
dead, possibly without even q chance
to save ourselves from goieS down
with the sodden wreck.
But II there should be q chance there
remained not an instant to lose. I
flashed the light about into the face
Of Mccain and the girl, the man white
and haggard, his eyes as dull as though
he had taken an opiale, absolutely stu
pe6ed With fear. But the grill In
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-11-01

strength tor the Effort.
after deck. In the dim rays of the lam
tern the scene was one Of utter wreck
and desolation. There had been four
boats hung in davits above the rails;
two Of them were gone one hung trail
ing overheard, half submerged, with
the bow still swinging to the tackle;
the fourth had been smashed into kim
ding. I staggered across to where 1
could look down at the dangling craft,
holding my lantern out over the rail.
It was broken amidships and useless,
but damned under a thwart lay
mans body; the CLEAN Of light rested
on the upturned face, and recognized
with horror the features of Fosdick.
Sickened, covering my eyes with one
arm, chung to the shattered rail, com.
pletely unnerved. The voice of the
girl aroused me, brought me back to
manhood.
"Mr. Hollis, the dory is still here!"
I swept the lantern about, confused,
and unable to locate the sound. Nc
Cam was crouching against the cabin,
but the woman, aided by the flag
locker, had crept aft, and now leaned
out over the stern rail and was point.
ing eagerly down into the black water.
I worked my way cautiously forward
to where she chung, the lantern swung
oversize, its small ring of light giving
me view of the whole uptilted stern.
The dory, which had evidently been
left trailing astern, was actually afloat,
although half filed, and her oars
damned securely under thwart, were
still in place.
The position Of the vessel, the water.
logged condition of the smaller craft,
told me at a glance the whole story.
What was left of the crew of the Els.
meralda, together with those guests
who had lived to cttain the deck, had
made their escape in the two missing
boats-they would hold twenty each,
and were strong and seaworthy. No
doubt the smashed one there had been
lowered first, but the tackle damned,
and in the wreck Fosdick had been
killed. The others had clambered
aboard the two left leaving him
crushed behind.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-11-01
The two men and their charge
manage to get away In the dory
from the sinking yacht but their
troubles have only begun.
tTo BE coNT1NuED.)
The povynh,lI Road.

"A. ]. Balfour, head Of the British
commission, told pathetic anecdotd
at New York reception about a young
peer.
"He was dreadfully wounded at
Mons" said Mr.. Balfour. '.and, though
he fingered on a long time, he knew, az
we all knew, that his hurts were NOR
tai.
II met him limping painfully on his
crutches in Pfccadilly one morning. He
was the shadow Of his former self.
"cYou're walking very slowly I said.
HE gave q sad kind CT laugh.
"Rut I'm going very tast,' said h"
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-11-01
Stove and Furnace Parts
All Makes. Mail orders promptly attended "a.
81. PAUL STOVE sat NRNan REPAIR WORKS, 81. PAN, MResn
Efficiency.

Efficiency.
After many trials and tribulations
Mrs. Timson had managed to get a
"maid" Of sorts.
'Now, Thurza," said she, 'be careful
about the water. We only use the
well water for drinking, Us we have
to pay man to pump it. The rain
water is good enough for washing up
and so on"
After tea Mrs. Timson asked:
did you remember about the water.
Thursza?"
"Oh, yes, m'm," said Thurza. II
filled the kettle half full of water
from the butt and the other half with
water from the well. I thought that
bottom half might as we'll be getting
hot at the same time for washing uD
after tea."-San Francisco Argonaut.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-11-01

It's all right to stand by the nag.
but don't stand still by the flag.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-11-01
An Innovation.

An Innovation.
Talking about educational improve
nents. would suggest to have school
rooms rugged like vessels"
"Why so?"
Because then they could have what
Is much needed-a spanker BOOM"
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-11-01

Ellen Wade. deceased, leaves 81 900.
600 to Cleveland charity.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-25
FL Pdsoans Returning.

Lieut. and Mrs. Walter G. Selman
returned Friday from CloudcroIl'
where they have been spending their
honeymoon at the Lodge
AR. and Mrs l. II LOckett and
daughter Frances. have returned
from a visit Of several weeks IN Dali
las and san Antonio. Tex
Miss Maud Novels is expected 20 ar
rive in Fl PasO in a few days from
Chicago. where she has been spending
the summer. Miss Novels viii remain
here for the winter
Mr.. and Mrs A. StOlaroff and son,
S0IIie. have returned from cloud
croft. having closed their summer
cottage there. They viii occupy
apartment in the RosemOnt. for
the coming winter.
Mrs NJ a. Ernest has returned 20
the city after a several weeks trip
spent I'm New York. Chicago. St Louis
Kansas City and other large cities o.
the east. Mrs Ernest was accom-
panied by her son. Alvin Ernest
T. T. Van Surdam is in the city en-
route TO the officers training camp
AZ Leon Springs. from san Diego,
where he has spent the summer sing
ing at Hotel del Coronado. and has
received many complimentary men.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-25

lie whole world OF feminlnity is
so UP TO its eyes in war work
Il that society has completely
upset former frivols and froth- As
sure as sure can be, we are going
back to the simplicity OF our civil
war grandmaters. For aren't we even
now being told that it is a needless
waste to serve refreshments mid
meals parties NOT excepted-and
that our forebears Of former war
times were happy in giving their
guests a glass Of water2
We do ike 10 do the right lhlns-
we honestly. sincerely DO And We
are apt TO let our super-enthuslasn
assert itself But after ali, hYsLeI-a
should be avoided-things should De
kent as much as possible In dccus-
TONED grooves. And, though We're
not TO be eNtravaEant or WasleIll,
there seems no reason why we should
not. in a pleasantly informal way,
take a brief respite and have our
friends with US occasionally, as
change from constant making OF pan
dages. absorbing first aid and KNIT
ting war garments. There are cy cleS
in fashion and there are cycles lu
philosophy Things that seem
fa7irfror1s and wonderful at one time
are accorded a dismissing shrug OF
the shoulders and dulled ears, at an
Other our latest intensity is pa
triotfsm and war economy We get
I'd in the wee sma' hours TO weed our
var gardens Then. having break
tasted. we rush down town, either to
the mezzauine Of the White House
10 roll yards and yards of Eauze into
needed supplies lot the keQ cross
box. or we Join the Comfort Bag So
ciety in filling its substantial fare
well gifts 10 the soldiers, or else re-
port at Navy League headquarters IN
the Border bank building for wool
and needles TO knit into hoods. nit
tens. socks. mufflers and what not
for the brave seamen who are cour-
areousIv facing torpedo-infested,
mined mazes Of destruction. Then
there are the classes in home care Of
the sick and elementary hygiene, IN
which we've q big representation OF
rratrons and the unmarrIeds who be-
Geve in efficient preparation.
We are giving every cent from
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-25

II He following clipping, concern
inga well known and much loved
= FL Paso girl and the success
attending her. IS taken from the Aug
ust IS number Of Musical Courier
Miss BuckIer is the daughter Of Mrs
MARGARET Buckler Of Rancho santa
NIargarira, Tsleta, and has made a
brilliant success since her return from
Europe. where she s,,idied under lead
ing world instructors or naestros-
1T is quite evident that that very
charming prima donna. Marguerite
RuczIer. revels in work. Size, unlike
most Of her opera colleagues. mas ndu
and still is having most siren uolS
summer. Mss Buckler mas beeh oH
a concert tour through the eastern
states and viii not complete her TOUR
until the first week in Septemper-
In an interview in one OF the Dig
eastern cities. this athletic young per
son expresses her views on me SUD
flcr Of athletics versus MUSIC
d. Music TO me is my life. in fact
I can never remember the time men
was not singing she Sald- ION
the age Of two. I had that longing
to express what I felt in song, but
my music had very lively rival anu
that was anything pertaining 70 alL-
letics. I was taught 10 shoot rae,
swim. etc. by the greatest experts
this country has ever known-the
Rangers on the western border our
own beloved cowpunchers- The great
success that have met with every
where on this eastern tour Is the
only thing that half way compen-
safes for the loss Of the sports which
the great out of doors affords during
these summer months.
Miss Buckler resumes her Work
with the Chicago Opera Association
the middle Of October. and is looking
forward with great pleasure TO the
proposed season in New York and
Boston"
A little daughter was born Thurs
dav TO Mrs ". H Nell at the home
OF the latter's mother. AIRS. George G.
Sauer. Of 1901 Hawthorne Place MS
NeilTs husband is q captain in the
United States army, at present sta
toned at Fort Sill. OSl, where he
was recently transferred from Fort
Riley for instruction in artillery The
happy mother was formerly Miss
Hildsgard Sauer. and came 10 Fl
Paso several weeks ago.
Mrs. r I. Smith was operated
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-25
Miss Mary Frances Coleman Is
The Bride Of Leo VIM. Falls

IF the bride more than so years ago
in Topeka. Kan The marriage oc-
Cured during a family reunion Of
SIX daughrers. three soniulaws and
three grandchildren
-
a double wedding Of young FL
Pasoans occurred Friday evening al
the home of Rev. o. j. Wade, of the
Cava Iry-H0ustou square Baptist
church. when Frank MUSTANG and
Miss Bertha Wolf were united IN
marriage, and Miss Mary Young be
came the bride Of John T. Willis The
two young couples viii make their
home at 2510 New Orleans street, in
Highland Park.
Invitations have been received from
Rogers. Ark. 20 the approaching we'd
ding Of q. Byron Cady 20 Miss Vivian
We're Krause. daughter Of Mr. and Mrs
Ed F. Krause, OF that city ny Cady
is a newspaper man. connected for a
year or more prior TO 1910 with The
FL Paso Herald. The wedding viii
take place September T.
Mr. and Mrs Robert H Bishop an
nounce the engagement OF their
daughter. Alice. TO Edward Earl
Wheeler. Of Douglas. Ariz- The we'd
ding viii take place September 8,
at the First Baptist church
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-25
Out OF Town isitors.

Mrs. r. /. Daugherty and her two
daughters. from Van Sorn, Texas, are
guests at the Hotel Zieger.
Mrs +. w Hissen and baby have
arrived from Wichita, Kansas, TO
Join her husband. Lieut.. Hissen, now
stationed at Fort Bliss
Gen. II. A. Allen. Lieut. Col C. B.
Dobbins and Lieut.. Fred H Wins-oW,
all OF the United States army, are
STAYING az the sheldon Hotel
Miss Mary c. Balenger. Of Dallas,
was in FL Paso Saturday en- route
TO Hachita. y ". TO visit a brother
She was Joined here BY her brother.
c. Ballenger, who accompanied her 10
Hachita.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Russell and
two daughters are at the sheldon.
Mr.. Russell has just taken the posi-
ton OF director Of music in the High
school and has come from Warren.
Ohio. The family VIII make their
home ir this city.
Miss GeoEine Hughes. Of Oklahoma
CITY. is visiting few days in FL PasO
before she continues her trip 10 cali
foruia. where she viii join her mother,
Mrs. Frank Hughes Miss Hughes is
the niece OF Mr.. and Mrs J. y. Hughes
of this city and cousin OF Dave
Hughes.