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The border vidette., 1921-02-26

reparation as to shipments nov ing during Federal control, is specifically limited to one year after the termination of Federal control, and that consequently in any case where it might be necessary to secure refund, the commission would be barred from jurisdiction unless such claim had previously been duly registered with it on or before February 28, 1921.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-13

as Helene had designed it should. But young Elton had not arrived. even long after the appointed time He was the man above all others whom she need ed to make the occasion complete! The great mogul of the Elton estab- lishmentl Her husbands employer! The missing flame to make her rock cts ascent into society regions cer- tainty
 Elton was a great one for joke. Was he going to perpetrate some hor- rid thing about that wife of his, he didn't have, this afternoon? Surely not! But what could he have meant? No one seemed to be anxious about his absence, nor to anticipate mys- tery, no one except Mrs. Leon Arch mont Braithwaite.
 The orchestra was playing softly Lsohengrin's wedding march when the maid announced, "Mr. and Mrs. John Elton." And into the astonished assem- blaze of the elite, walked the great man, and leaning on his arm with the
Arizona republican., 1921-03-13
The Strange Surprise

Helene was busy all the afternoon giving orders to her maids about the decorations, china service and ar rangement of furniture to give space for the Elton Orchestra to whose mu- sic the elite were to be received, and planning her own finishing touches to her gowning She wondered much about Elton's joke about his wife, while she planned. Now and then she thought of Cara's dancing eyes. They had been good friends once, she and Cara Saunders. The ribbon and linen counte~s were next to each other, and Cara w-ss always telling Helene, Ellen Bond in those days, to "cheer up, the best is yet to come!" And Ellen Bond had depended on the other girl con- siderably until she herself had become engaged to the assistant manager. Now she shugged her shoulders.
 "One has to maintain an aloofness if one is to risei" she told herself
 The next day the Mahogany Apart ment hummed with genteel excitement
Arizona republican., 1921-03-13
By Phil Moore


merriest expression on her pretty face, was little Cara Saunders, that had been.
 Just our little joke." Elton ex- plained. Thought this would be a good way to announce it. Have no fuss of a big wedding and all the stuff that doesn't amount to anything. We had simple little time at Cara's home five weeks ago. kept the press out of it, license out of state, and Cara's been wearing her rings about her neck and working in her old place at the store. But she finished yesterday at noon. Her last sale was s49.99 lunchcloth to our mother for our apartment. I've adopt ed Cara's little mother. Mine died when was a little tad" His voice lowered Its love with us, friends, and we don't want any fuss with rinc- tums where folks don't say what they mean and give what they don't wont themselves. We're going to be a good old7fashioned couple, aren't we, Cara?"
 For answer Cara snuggled a little
Arizona republican., 1921-03-13
By Parke Whitney

wished that I were back on the yer anda of the Mountain View House!
 Up, up, we climbed. We had lost our trail several minutes before. Now, it was every man for himself! I had to pick my way and cling to bushes and trees. I dared not look back or down over the precipice. but kept my eyes upon the earth, picking my next step l didn't attempt to locate my com panions, but simply climbed. inch by inch. like a woodpecker going up a tree!
 I reached out to grasp protruding limb to pull myself up by, when-I heard it crack-my head whirled as I fell backward-and I was goneI Down, down, I fell-it seemed miles I tried to speak, to cry out, but my voice failed me. I heard Longley ex- claim, who was behind me, My God! Jack has lost his footing!" My watch fell out of my pocket and rolled down the mountain side. Careening in space, sometimes almost bouncing over the rocks and logs. down fell
Arizona republican., 1921-03-13

with splash of brilliant colors on hats and gowns. in luxurious apart ments (almost equal to the Birds Eye apartments), in the clubs she joined and the theatre, dancing and bridge parties she and her aristocratic hus- band patronized. and especially in her exclusive at homes on Wednesday aft ernoon. Then, too, Helene's ascent made slushing rocket noise as she rolled along the city streets in her angerine-colored limousine, genteel snobbish sort of noise that put to shame all the little frecrackers and penny torpedoes, as they went off in their old way, bobbing along on the sidewalks.
 Now Cara Saunders, though a nice enough girl and most popular, was, in Helene's estimation, penny torpedo and she would not even invite her to the little informal Elton at home the next day Only heads of depart ments should be admitted to such fes- tivities, in her mahogany apartments
Arizona republican., 1921-03-13

into the open, and were able to look down over the mountain side into yawning caverns and upon picturesque winding rivers and brooks.
 The walking grew steadily more diff ficult and hazardous. We were get ting tired, and felt the excitement of the climb. We were less talkative, and the clear atmosphere, while exhilarat- ing, still seemed to destroy our vocal powers, for our voices sounded thin and weak.
 Now, watch your step!" shouted the guide who was leading We're going straight up the peak!"
 I was next to the last man in the line. I craned my eyes to see, and suddenly I came out to a clearing from which I had a view of Lawton Gulch. of the peak, and enough ot earth and sky. to satisfy anybody. For the moment the knowledge of our situ- ation, that we were like ants climbing, crawling, and clinging to the earth liable any minute to misstep and fall, rather overcame me and I almos:
Arizona republican., 1921-03-13
By Joella Johnson

Frances went upstairs with tray for her mother, leaving the dearest big brother" and the "very dearest girl" to get acquainted.
 Heretofore Harvey's conversation with girls had been limited to very few stereotyped remarks: Pleased to meet you" May I have this dance" "Goodby" But under the exhilarating influence of sparkling blue eyes smil- ing at him across the table, and dain- ty white hands pouring his coffee, he discovered that his vocabulary was much more extensive, without using Latin at all. And he was delighted to find that Ann could talk about other things besides the weather and the "cuteness" of the Burr cat. She had lived all her life in the West, and had had thrilling experiences on camping trips and mountain hikes
 Frances came back in time to hear her brother offer to wash the dishes and suggest lawn party for that evening.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-13
Just Like a Husband

sQueal. Look, George!" she exclaim- ed They're selling shirts at Grey's tomorrow at great bargain. Three dollar shirts for 9S cents. They are able to do this because they bought the cloth before the war" Derisive shorts from her better half. Well, if you won't believe in bargains can't convince you, but just think of the stamps I could have got" Then, as her husband remained uncommunica- tive: Speaking of shirts, George, that reminds me to ask you why you have left of your iannels this changeable weather and put on your lighter weights? I don't wish to argue" as her husband gave an impatient twitch, but I put the question to you in all fairness-are such changes sensible at this timer"
 No answer. MT. Barrows was evil dently deeply engrossed in his story. Mrs. Barrows' interest in the paper had waned. She fidgeted. Finally her attention was attracted to some bar rels in the adjoining yard.
 George" No answer. George
Arizona republican., 1921-03-13

ably settled you began to raise the dust and poke my chair; then I start ed to eat sandwich and you gave a doleful prophecy. Then, when I was trying to keep my temper you started a discussion about shirts and climatic conditions. Grey & Go. aren't wishing shirts on me for nothing, that's a bet. And finally the strike of the ash men held the floor. Martha, I don't want to read all the time, but think man is entitled to one days rest out of the week. Good natured or ugly nagging-- it's just as annoying when woman keeps it up consistently. Now, I'm through. Like the ash men, I go on strike for my rights. If you don't stop nagging next Sunday I'll lock myself in my room and enjoy the first good read in years"
 The next morning Mrs. Barrows con- fided tearfully to her understanding neighbor. What do you think. dear! George accused me yesterday of nag ging."
 But the understanding one nodded negatively. albeit with infinite sympa-
Arizona republican., 1921-03-13
By Elsie Endicott

louder still. No reply. "Georgei" in a shrill tremelo. Don't you hear me?'
 ''Uh. uh," absently.
 Did you know the ash men were out on strike?r
 Are they" more absently still.
 ''Yes, and the Rankins have their barrels out. They told me yesterday that there was no telling when they would be taken and they got theirs out Ion time. Now. before you forget 1t, don't you think it would be good plan to get ours out before"
 She got no further. Her husband bounded from the chair. Can man never find real peace or comfort in his own home? No, Martha" as she start ed to interrupt Let me speak. have hoped that some time I could look on my home as a place of rest and you have consistently nagged-"
 Why. George" tearfully, q didn't mean"
 NO. That's the sad part of it, her husband replied. You never mean but you always do. Take today, for instance. AS soon as I got comfort
Arizona republican., 1921-03-13

Even her little mother was vigorously excluded from such fnne.isns. Che had to make the correct impression
 So Helene, systematically snubbed all except the rockets, and left her orders for the morrow's mousse and bonbons, cakes and ices, in Elton s caterers department.
 On the way out of the store she met smiling blue eyed man. whom she greeted effusively. He, too, was a rocket, or better, fixed star.
 q am anticipating seeing you to- morrow, MT. Elton," she told him.
 T shall be there, Mrs. Braithwaite, Il he said cordially. And bring my wife '
 Helene arched her genteel brows and gasped with surprise. Your wife!" she exclaimed "The great John FL ton married! Whats the joke?"
 The man laughed.
 You'll see tomorrow, Mrs. Braith- waite,". he promised enigmatically were sending over the stores or chestra for you. Fine program"
Arizona republican., 1921-03-13
Climbing Mount Billings

was rough and winding, while on each side were gigantic trees and thick un- derbrush There were wonderful vis- tas of scenery. picturesque and tempt ing to the artists brush. But we left them all behind us with mental note, resolving to put them on canvas at a later date.
 Finally the road grew narrow and steep and no longer was winding, but seemed to shoot straight up. But it soon turned again we saw that it led down along the mountain side. At the point where it ceased to climb there was rough path which broke through a thicket of underbrush and could be seen crawling upward like a snake.
 We stood on the road and followed the path with our eyes. That's the path we take,' said the guide. Its rather steep after you tramp while.'
 We thought so, but were eager to hit the trail. We climbed single file straight up the side of the mountain. Now we were hid by underbrush and trees, and then suddenly we came out
Arizona republican., 1921-03-13
A Teachers Love Lesson

He came downstairs, mentally ad- justing his armor to resist feminine blandishment as embodied in a Latin teacher, and was just in time to see a strange and flushed young lady, clad in one of his mothers big aprons, bringing in dish of bacon and eggs. They stared at each other in silent ap- praisal. hostile at first, then swiftly veering to friendly.
 The girl, blushing, laughed merrily. I'm the new cook" she leased, land hope you like your eggs sunny side up"
 Frances, entering, gave them an in formal and embarrassing introduc- ton. "This is my only and dearest big brother. Harvey, Ann-he hates all women folks outside of his imme- diate family. but I hope you'll cure him. And this is Ann, Harvey-the very dearest girl in the world"
 T don't doubt it at all," retorted Harvey gallant1y, with twinkle in his eye.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-13

70 tempora, o mores!-How times have changed!" she quoted mischiev- ously. as she joined them at the table.
 And times had changedl When Harvey was in the army he had found kitchen police" an irksome duty. but now he learned that pairing potatoes could be an Arcadian occupation, and watching certain young lady mix biscuits was a much more profitable pursuit than going to Hastings on business.
 The two weeks went all too quickly. The evening before the girls were to go back to the academy. Frances came in from a visit to friend to find her brother and Ann talking together very earnestly in the cosy living room.
 Are you reviewing your Latin, liar vey?' she called in gaily from the hall way. Better go over the first lesson: 'Amo.' I love; 'Amas,' thou I lowest; 'Amat,' he or she loves-or should I say he and she"
 She fled precipitously upstairs, as
Arizona republican., 1921-03-13

sides fer 8 couple of miles and then, well, if yer insist on goin ter the peak yer'll list have 4er make it with yer fingers and toes!"
 "That sounds good, like movie stuff, ' observed Thompson. But we took the old inn-keeper's advice and engaged a guide, native of the country, tough as pine knot, and as nimble on his feet as mountain burro.
 The first rays of the morning sun found us awake and preparing for the climb. put on my khaki pants and army shoes. and was ready for the ad- venture.
 "Going to take your paints and can vas and easles along?" I asked the crowd waiting out in the yard.
 NO! came back the shout, "we're going to throw the cargo overheard everything except the grub, and make the trip once, and then we'll come back again and feast on the scenery!'
 Guess that's wise," I assented.
 Our guide was ready for us. We started out in high spirits. The road
Arizona republican., 1921-03-13

admonished, as she juggled the broom back and forth in futile attempt to catch the offending particle. T just want to get a little dust see under heath your chair. You sit right still. I don't want to disturb you"
 More futile jabs with the broom Mrs. Barrows became nervous and in des- perate effort to sweep up the tor menting speck of dirt brought the broom dangerously near to, MT. Bar rows nose. He jumped up with an inn patient ejaculation
 For heavens sake, Martha" he said. Why. of all days. do you have to sweep on Sundayf Aren't six days enough to chase dirt?"
 His wife was plainly aggrfeved "Why, George Barrows," she exclaim- ed. "I want you to know sweep ev- cry day of my life! All think of Is to have a clean, comfortable house so that you may enjoy it but that is all the thanks woman gets.- plaintive- N.
 MT. Barrows indulged in little moue, unseen by his wife. "Now
Arizona republican., 1921-03-13

Martha" he soothed. Do sit down and enjoy the paper, and forget all about dust. You have the cleanest house I know of" Then, in a des- perate attempt to divert her attention, Here's the fashion sheet Have you seen it?"
 Mrs. Barrows seized the sheet and was soon engrossed in it's fascinating descriptions. Her husband, feeling slight bangs of hunger went to the pantry and returned with large, luscious sandwich, which he was eat ing with great relish.
 Martha, the observant, cast stern eyes of disapproval on him. Why. George Barrows," she exclaimed. You surely are not going to eat again so soon after breakfast?"
 I'm going to finish this sandwich; i; that's one sure bet" retorted her spouse, between satisfying mouthfuls. Nov, Martha, for heavens sake, don't lecture about that"
 Silence. Mrs. Barrows returned to her fashion sheet, looked on the oppo- site side and gave triumphant little
Arizona republican., 1921-03-13

me how to make coffee? Is 1t tea spoonful or a tablespoonful to a cup? I never remember. Oh, dear, I wish had found time to take a cooking course. Harvey knows how-from his camping trips-but don't like to ask him. Besides he didn't get home un- til very late"
 Ann was sympathetic and encour- aging. "I adore cooking, Frances. and if you'll let me get breakfast I'll be perfectly happy. I haven't had an op- portunity to fuss around nice big kitchen since I left home"
 A little later, Harvey, opening his eyes lazily, became interested in the tantalizing odors that foated upstairs. Nothing smells quite as appetizing as a fragrant whiff of coffee in the morn ing. and bacon just crisping on a hot pan, and griddle cakes turning a deli cate brown.
 Mothers exerting herself for the honorable Ann," he muttered, as he got up slowly.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-13

Nonsense, my dear. we can manage perfectly well. You'll meet them, won't you, Harvey?"
 Have to go to Hastings tomorrow, mother, on business, and won't be back until midnight. I'll ask Ted Bates to meet them" Harvey sighed. Its going to be awful having a Latin teacher around for two weeks. I'd better get out my Cicero and Virgil so I can swap appropriate quotations with her at breakfast Well, I've got to be going, mother"
 The two girls arrived the next aft ernoon and were greeted affectionate- ly by Mrs. Burr, although Frances was much disappointed not to see her brother at the station
 The following morning, Ann Win throp was awakened by frantic knock at her door. Frances came in looking very much downcast.
 Ann, darling" she began, moth CT has one of her headaches and can't get up. Can you by any chance tell
Arizona republican., 1921-03-13

up there somewhere-like the youth in 'Excelsiori"
 "Old man, I'm with you!" suddenly exclaimed Thompson who hadn't yet taken part in the conversation. I'm with you!" And knocking the ashes out of his pipe he stood up his full si1 feet and strode over to where I was sitting. Put it therel" he said, and thrust out his hand. Shake! We'll make the climb tomorrow morning-start at sun-up, what dye say?"
 That suits mel" replied. taking Thompson's hand and rising. Well do itI" And then, looking at the other members of the party. inquired, "How is it, fellers?"
 Suits me-" said Longley-
 Well, if you insist" said Howard, 'I1l do it-Im no quitter!"
 That night we inquired of the hotel keeper about the best trail up the mountain side. Better have a guide, he warned us. "Yer' kin only go about a mile on the road. and then yer strike narrow path which winds up the
Arizona republican., 1921-03-13

to what anyone would expect certain death! Helplessly I reached out to grasp something-anything-a limb, a twig even, but I could clutch nothing! I thought over my past life-my sins everythingi
 had just about given up all hope of surviving when-suddenly-I fell into an immense rotten log-gouged out by weather and time-fell into it as straight as though had been shot out of gun! I couldn't have asked for a softer seat, either in heaven or on earthl It was upholstered as it were. by about eight inches of decayed wood as fine as powder, as soft as feathers!
 It was a miracle, that's all, and m answer to prayer! just sat there for half an hour, congratulating myself upon my wonderful deliverance and looking down into the gulch beneath me. Finally heard the guide calling.
 I'm all right!" I shouted back. "Tell the fellers to keep going-I'm through climbing. I've got a good start down, and I'm going to hunt my watch! No more movie stuff for mel"
Arizona republican., 1921-03-13
N R. BARROWS settled himself |N in his easy chair with a sigh
 of infinite content. It was a

of infinite content It was a rainy Sunday-a steady downpour that threatened to deluge any neighborly person who might wish to venture out. MT. Barrows was aware of this fact; hence the sigh of infinite content
 His wife entered the room, her eyes darting here and there for dust after the manner of good housewife. She espied her husband resting blissfuIly in the big chair; his feet crowning a second one.
 That's right. George. she beamed. sEnjoy yourself. It's your one day of rest through the week, and it's rain ing so hard nobody will be here to- day. SO you can read without inter suption."
 MT. Barrow's answering smile was somewhat apprehensive, but he smiled pleasantly as he answered. That's the idea. Martha. I sec good day ahead of me. Some life" Then he sank down even lower in the easy chair.
 Scarcely had he started to read when his wife's wandering eye found the long sought bit of dust on the car pet. It happened to be under the arm of her husbands chair. She hustled out into the kitchen and returned with Inc broom
 "Now, don't you move. George" she
Arizona republican., 1921-03-13
~ OOD morning" purred Mrs.
 - Leon Archmont Braithwaite,


 - Leon Archmont Braithwaite,
 fashionably to an assistant manager, as she adjusted her furs and strolled through Elton's linen depart ment on her way to the confectioner's. Then she tilted her auburn head a trifie higher and .snubbed little Cara Saunders, who was presiding over the noon hour trade-pretty as pink rose with the dew on it.
 Cara finished tying the $49.99 luncheon cloth, smiled at her elderly customer, who had come in for share of Mrs. Leon's snub, and then smiled ag8in as she put her hand with a ouies gesture against two hard glist- ening round little objects, that for ex- act1y five weeks she had worn beneath her blouse, suspended by gold chain. Cara was still smiling as she watch cd Mrs. Leon's snobbish progress down tho aisle, and greeted fair large man who at that moment sauntered down from Elton's offices and smiled hack at her over the counter.
 Three months before. Ellen Bond clerk at Elton's ribbon counter, had mAEried Leon Archmont Braithwaite young Elton's assistant manager and Helene Bond-Archmont-Braith- wo,te she had gone up like rocket
Arizona republican., 1921-03-13
LETTER from Frances, moth er." Harvey called gayly as he entered tho living room.

he entered tho living room Mrs. Burr hurried in from the kitchen "a letter from her daughter was a joyful event She opened 1t quickly, while Harvey lowered near. waiting Dor her to read it aloud
 Dearest Mumsie." Mrs. Burr began, eI1l be home Saturday afternoon on the 1 o'clock train. There is an epi- aemic of measles at the academy, so E4 are closing up for two weeks. Noth- inlSserious, so don't be alarmed. I am bringing Ann winthrop with me. Her home is in Colorado and she has no place to go and is awfully lone some, as this is her first year out of college. She teaches Latin here and is my best chum, and know you will love her. Tell Harvey he won't be a woman hater after Saturday.
 Harvey huddled his six-foot length uncomfortably in the morris chair. "If that isn't the limit!' he ejaculated in deep disgust. Can't you send tele- gram or something. mother, and ward off the Latin teacher? You have good excuse. The maid had to go away to take care of her sick sister, and you can't be expected to entertain all by yourself"
 Mrs. Burr laughed good naturedly.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-13
A State Secre6

How did Constable Slackputter get hurt2" asked the washing machine agent.
 He says he was run over by bunch of joy riders," replied the land lord of the Petunia Tavern But there is a hoarse rumor going around that he fell asleep while cranking a lady's Ford, and she thinking he was through with the job. started forward and surg ed athwart him, as they say in stories"