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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-10
THE TUNNEL TO A BETTER TIME

Many years ago there went about NeW York man who
would talk about The making tunnel under the Hudson
to lei the world Manhattan lie the usefulness Of
such great ,ork His hean burned create something
make lie easier and better for the world
They called him Crazy Luke" The rest Of the world
sane. and knew that this had bats in his beiry.
Nobody but would think OF such thing boring
under the IIadsen aud making there. The water
would break through The mud would i'll up. 1t would
be dark an,hsu. P-hawl What was the use of talking
50 they took poor Crazy Luke and put him insane
as, lam. where he belonged
Rps an idea cannot die even when launched by crazy
man Men Who knew how L curb their enthusiasm took
up the Thought The tunnel made project II
begun Tbs did break through and the ma filled
il up and dark in there and cold and many lives
ostbu the crazy dra The first oi the great tuhes
completed and opened the other dayand the hui
Niagara VII pour through into NeW hork, Long
Island all the boroues Jersey and the whole
west viii ieeN where Crazy Luke lei
The Who talked OF tie Australian ballot
Cray Luke Bt the ballot tunnel completed
and everyone believes IN IL now.
Years ago there party OF Crazy Lukcs" scat
tered aiag the caunrt. They pictured bewlkcred
anateS and eoatsmpiuou.y called Pops" Their repre-
senatxcs IN congress could get respectful hearing
They @SockesS Simpsons and eVhiskcrando PETERS
an,l-aud-wiy they were The absolute Bedamic. wind
anming. oon, mt That's what tlev were They were
Pops Why they Ia favor Of eurhiug the corpors
Especially tbss demanded railway commissions that
wcud regulate rates and value the physical properties u
the railways and control their bookkeeping. and prevent
watering II stock They wanted income Tor the purpose
81 holding down the swollen fortunes and fhey prated 81
sach foreign denominations the Australian ballot the
initiative and referendum
The average poisiciau popaIste regions meeting
81 the other odd party would a. I talk with
demotrat Tor republican. the might be"but damn
Pop Aud tse either would sas Amen"
n And iind that the Pofulist tunnel has been
oPcHcd into the old parties and The Crazy lkcs All
absorbed into the hosts 81 the safe and guilein old
PopHlst got the old Ocaa platform adapted a republican
conTenton IA Nebraska last YEAR and sounded Roscye
an and received with whoops " iud that SocSlcss
Simpson ahead 81 as. that's all
And men ike Fourier. Owen. Mars. George-th Cray
Lakes whose hearts yearned for the people. and Who
preached Of tunnel into land without poverty which an
who desire may work. and shall Al 81 them
The Bedam Of the wild insane But the tuu
mel being bered Not ihe plan ol ans 81 thcli-
hr q Is going under tine waters the dark AND cold
Rcs being host but day the tunnel will emerge into
the Highland the Crazy Lnkes win be justified again al
praise 70 the crazy Lukes" They stir Us up.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-10

b. pitlfni 10 see man Of the natural
ability aud wonderful intellectual
Attachments Of John Sharp VII
Hams. ~ dead 10 the living Issues
which are yeaafing In The whole
mass u the people. And Bailey 40
longer commands NJ confidence.
lir did once. but that VIA before
tho curtain vas fang up On his re.
laiious with Standard OIL No.
There IL uo salvation for the PEG
pie In ths ahibboleth Of parties.
There are az mang feaetionalJ dem.
ocfatk as thafs are feaeiiOuary re.
pubiicnuH. The line Of cleavage
runs tranagefself through both phf
ties. Keep your eye on the man
Nho moves on principle. and boost
him. That Il the only poiitiea 81
The present day
Congress is planning 20 got
through ia April No. ihey Will pay
no heed 10 H0oseTeita message
Ana siil be cat them back in extra
session. ! hope 80.
sincerely yours. BATH
FOR bAsEbAl.L GOODS see
Piper & Taft. 1896 Second sy. -
zee
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-10

One woman notified the Teacher
that her son had not been 90 school
because the family had had nothing
20 eat for tWo days save one Loaf
Of bread
n d delicate matter 90 dise0v.
81 these children They viii not
complain. and ONLY the sharpest
observation by the teachers results
In their discovery.
To overcome this condition, the
children Of Toledo will be- fed "a
the schools In the schools which
have cooking centers. lunches Will
be provided in the kitchens. Where
the facilities do not exist lunches
will be provided from nearby bak
cries or restaufanta
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-10
TOASTED 7. R., WHO ROASTED Rim

Recently, when he native Of Ohio held banquet in
New York senator Foraker the principal speaker the
usual toast the president the United States was oscnta-
tiously omitted
More recently F. II Hartman attended banquet cee-
brate the opening the Hudson river tunnels The prsi-
Dental toast proposed IN the usual way but other
guests paused to whether Hartman would drink or not
Hartman lifted bis glass slowly. then smiled broadly and
drained the amid the cheers OF tie guests all OF whom
followed his example.
Maybe Z. Il Hartman is better patriot than the
members Of the Ohio society o New York Perhaps he merely
had better manners
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-10
BREAKFAST AT SCHOOL
FOR HUNGRY CHILDREN

Seattle Star Exclusive ssfviee.l
TOLEDO. March Does Your
child go to school without break.
FAST
How ridiculous you say. Az
risht But an Investigation con.
Quoted by Supf Van Cieye Of TO.
lsdo's public Schools has resulted
in the discovery that many chill.
dren do not have breakfast before
they leave home.
In some cases thIa occurs coca.
sionslly. when the children ret up
later illan usual aud mHei hurry to
school 10 avoid being tardy
But many cases have been found
where absolute want has sent The
little ones 20 school without brealI.
lasts Their parents are not able
70 give them three meals day
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-10

Entrusted win the thah ~ construct
Ing the first submarine Aud % few
mouths later poor saheffird
on. b. all mHHHH. have nu nYrstl.
cation Of The Holland boat concern
saw an article the other day by
mlig Couch. au the futile mln0rt
"" Ia the house Of representative
n IN o. X lie compares them hpill
tn q eohoft Of dummies ou hObb)
horses, armed Wlth wooden sticks
would ike - send MARKED cupi@y
"a every democrat IN touefrsa u
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-10
INTIMATE CORRESPONDENCE
FROM wa SFfINGTON
BY RATH

1.-THE expenses Of your hotel Oh
fnch LOT eft itemai Aud there was
no suspension Of the public printer
them There wnH no revelation Ia
regard 10 the audit system There
visa no report Of criticism. 81 vote
of cenaufe. or cutting down Of the
appropriation. NJ. chafleYl do
tell ~ 81 p0aslhia those uere Just
iimteting expeditions Do tell d.
tell
Yes n Uncle Joe Cannon a.
minded. a lot oi Interesting ihiagh
could be- uueafihed b. al nFeHti'
cation ~ the house committee on
naval nffaifa. NJ Llllf IL not the
ouiy member Wh0 has emerged from
that committee ef1iag volt ~.
member a little congressman from
NaN York state = feaf or tNo ago,
let out a scream Of outraged virtue
that shook the bronze Liberty that
surmounta the dome Somebody
connected with this same eiecinr
boat concern. be said. had tried Ia
corrupt his virtue always have
done that Congressman the iHiaatioe
a. suspect that Il vas because they
had noi corrupted him that he let
oBt that scream. liHt ~ course. I
am cynical Too close = view Of
fhis legislation factory has made
me 20.
THIS Holland boat concern should
BE- looked Into. Tie bare fact that
they uEe money aa they DO. tahen
in cunncriiuu with these repeated
ouiefnpuinFa 81 Heanaaioua reports
~ bribca and vine aud yacht trips.
ought 20 be enough 70 moye an
honest man a. insert the pnabs.
And. before the Submarine boat
mating business wArFantrd sine
and paid lobbyists ia Washington. !
fs.cnii the pathetic experience - the
real inventor ~ the submarine. ans
Geo " iiaNeF ! believe II wac. ot
Duiauit lfs had worked and ioiind
and sacrificed himself after she
manner 81 poor inventors hnd ~
last had worked oct = submarine n
aas erode bat Il ~as new. aud the
hast that had been made 40 to that
tam. And the nav department AR
ls1inied . board e. loot into IL. and
ihree officers Neut from washing
fnn 90 u~irult 20 ane II dive They
sarr AFuruhis disposed iiaker vas
filled With hope Ne came 20 Wash
iugion aud legged mtout size euffis
doris ~ congress- aud worked 10 get
little appropriation With shieh 10
bsiiid q boat one shieh Noald b. a
rial ttst and would aba~ the GOV
.rum"ut uhat could - dome And
hia Nofk finally VS. aueesaNfal Tbs
naval EifHiFa COMMITTEES set aside
the moury And fhsna-ihen we'll
esmrihinE happened The Hnllsnd
huaf concern tua thsF did not have
boat vas given the award. and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-10

tn childhood were toaaed because
they laughed inmuderatelf aud
this has iofi lasting marx.
The Hloaf fascinating laugh Is that
which Is made out ~ three ct four
notes the chrumntie scale.
taking whatever notes are must
pleasant Ca the caf and easiest to
iauah ufnu
Laughter need not be- loud Many
If the celebrated comedians whp
have ralainud their youth much
longer than usual attribute this to
their genital. happy disposition aud
frequent iauHhtcr
Tie physical gnod tom laughter
camea from the very act. which In
efeasea the circulation. stimulates
shs heart action and necessarily at
che functions of the BODY
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-10
nr MARoAREr MApIeoN


n fuu know huw On laugh
or eoufse you thlnk you DO but
that lsat the question. no yoat
Most peaplr cacklc or Elssie
aqnaek Ike a cFaa oF whuop like a
Sioux The man % WumHn Nhu
laughs al over from the soul Is Il
were is a. rare aa tho pearl
oyataf.
life needs more comedy No,hius
l. 80 beneficial mentally oF phgHl
eaIle. As aashter n iuoTr peaple
knew how to laugh there would be-
less dK spensiA.
II Eirl realities that she cactles
Instead ut Swing veal To ripple ut
murfs music. She eau overcome the
fault bx practice Most EiTlH are
too haahtul to laugh heartily Many
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-10

what maiasr though Wall o. be
HEuMsas
And ms ere Of the piunEcr be
sad
The World vii soon coaso 70 he
fuxNy.
And aooa vii The downeast be
ziad.
For congress the good word has
spoken.
And Aell dine upon steak. stead
Of hash.
The huodou Il SURF to be- hrok en-
When the motto gees back on
the eaHh.
So. eheer M. 20 rich who are dole.
fml
And ~ilo called for loan on II.
Gfeau
Let four praises rcsound. loud and
soulful.
Though you've mortKarcd your
foreign machine.
For congress IL saving the nation
PROM folloeing Wall 81 20
smash.
~ restoring. mid loud approha
ton.
TIE motio that long graced our
cash
Denver Republican
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-10

Z think. aid The frss Wash.
inNfnu MAJ. sth3f our senators
ahuaid ~ selected hy popular
vote.
g ent~ exclaimed the sporty
iooaiuE ahs. what Mud - a ball
fram euHld we sit that wAg -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-10
STAR DUST
BY JOSH

trouble ~ getting them through
fuur hale Chicaso Ness
yefted
lie Is thorpashig seFaed In the
aaama. understand
! should sai ~ responded The
aaamihai Eiri. When n seesat ssfa
a. ia the audience. he can tell IL
: miuHtr 10 It's q E~huiur infss
fupfian ct just "a part ~ tbs ahossf
WaahiaKfua Herald
noth We're Ftot stuff
Que iuseF eoFd ufth harnln4
Nafsia~-
Called her hla clover honey.
The otkeF made hcF sarm 20 him
e. aimHly bafning MONEY.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-10

TIE Max VITO READS A MORN.
tSg PAPER ~ IHE ENkNiSe.
rs MISSING a lot THAT HAP
pfsNku = IfiE MEANTIME
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-10

You are the dullcst boy ever
aav exclaimed tho baldheaded
parent
Well. papa replied the young
ater. Yuu cant expect me 10 get
things into my head as quick as
yoa do cause you don't have the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-10

FROM a Fepoft % a divufcees
wedding a. sfifien b. ths base.
ball reporter lad a. the aosniule
pronounced the waria. the bride
waa advanced la M~cond
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-10

Hanlma Is thaf a f4isiluw bed
HNa. an dafllnG dauRhtsf
ltHl saes at the crsaMsa tn g.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-10

Thn desperation With which
fhaan round lhe eufid augolsta arr
pluuaIuz thruaRh snnwdFifia wnald
lead Ypu Il tigiak that Paris l. ait
ting up waiting fuf them uat Il
isn 4
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-10

! y H4*H - - = N4tAA"N
AnA face the noise less gun.
And charge iai0 = saiisy.
Not kugN lnK there Maa one
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-10

IN you believe IN trial mar
riarss
Can't SAY I'm not a trial
Jude
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-10

nuY your bat q 2. i. n,oet, |.
Co. 1871 ssoosd a.. -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-10

A useful storm coat "a ~.
aFeleiteH cloth has ~
shoulder cape which extend. a..
fhe front 70 the hem Of ~ -.
stitching and buttons Win wl's
fof the eol.af are The oniy 80
ming
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-10

supposed 10 take for he guide and
standard. wtth astentioa especially
directed % same Of the passages
alsaas not judging. and ataui lot
lur aud bcing heirfui
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-10
20 Pool Tables

largest Pool Room IN city--The
Oriental. ffis Third Az. near Pike.
zee
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-10

see GharieY lands Is tslkins
slesst ins~siiKaginE the easf - uofk
III the RoYemment printing pffics
lie. be- lfn. ho' Aud laaa.d And
hue al.oui that Investigation
Charley. which yon enndaeted last
sunmerf a. the munual fepaEs 81
the secretary 81 the senate are =
shol~ bunch nl iiums aisoal railroad
travel from nclhi "a MAshinEi ton.
aud Washington 70 Delhi. iud aud
baek again. and forth again and
the travel 20 youf secretary. and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-10
a Word From Josh Wise.

"its twice as
cruel ter dock a
fos terrier a. ter
dock q ocean grey
hound
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-07-24

We are selling two and three dozen OF our
Japanese Tycoon hats daily. Better come in
before they are gone. c. n. Atwood Co.
SOMETHING NEw-white waxed papers for
packing lunches; also "Pure Food Picnic
Plates" each 10 cents per package at Bene-
diets.
When you want fancy can OF vegetables
buy White and Gold brand at Rich "
Hathorn's.
You will not make any mistake IL you try
our coffee, prices lsc, 25c. soc, 35c. Rich &
Hathorne.
/ FOR RENT-One or two nice large rooms on
second floor OF Battell block. Address T. K.
Boyce. Stf
The Eastern Herald, the popular Catholic
family paper for this State. Issued every
Saturday. Only $lOO per year. 49tf
II you have money to loan come and tell
me about it. II you wish to borrow money
come and tell me about it. A. W. Dickens.
i5tf
Grand View Inn occupied for the remain.
please notify the Inn by mail OF telephone.
30t3p
WANTED-Ten to fifteen head OF cattle to
pasture, to replace like number removed for
slaughter. Abundance OF water, good feed.
o. E. Converse, Bridport. 29t2
For pension business, etc., and general
business through all departments OF govern
ment, couecuOns made. Melvin W1lk1nson,
Notary Public, Bridport. e0tf
Grand View Inn will not be open this
season. House is occupied picnic parties
accommodated and horses fed. Mary E.
Smith, Vergennes, MOI. 26tf
WANTED-Money on "Gilt Edge" first mort
gage security in our home county per cent.
interest. Why not take the matter up with
me confidentially. N. s. Foote.
The dental Office of DIR. W. H. Kingsley and
DIR. Howard L. Averill, and also Drs. L. K. and
z. E. Mellen will be closed Saturday after
moons until further notice.
The Eaton and Hurlbut papers are IN
equalled in style and quality by any other
make and yet they cost you no more than in
ferior papers; sold at Stems Park Drug
Store. New lot just in.
REwARD-For the apprehension and con.
viction OF the miscreant who recently wan.
ionly destroyed the hedge in front OF the
Battell Block, reward OF $25 90 will be
given. Trustees OF Middlebury village.
For SALR-House and barn, two acres OF
land. good orchard, all kinds OF fruit, good
water, on Salisbury Plains, known as the
Charles Cole place. Reason for selling, own
er has business out OF the State. Inquire OF
b. q. Peck. East Middebury, Vt. 2s Il.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-07-24

G. A. Stewart was business visitor in
Burlington, Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Carr and S. B.
Langdon were il Burlington Tuesday.
Prof. Walter E. Howard was in Castle
ton on business Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Brewster are
camping at "The Rocks" Long Point for
month.
The Rutland Railroad Co., has nearly
completed moving $50 feet of the rail
road where the recent landslide occurred
to safety. 1t was thought unwise to
again replace the roadbed.
DR.. and Mrs. Watson, Mr.. Mark Wedge
and Miss Agnes Halpin have returned to
Bridgeport, Conn, after week spent
here with Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Halpin
In looking over the geographical dis
tribution OF all patients thus far received
at the Pittsford sanatorium since its
opening December Is last, Addison coun-
ty stands second, having sent twelve
patients there. Many of these returned
home cured.
In Addison county this season in most
cases about one-half the average crop of
hay will be cut. Some of the farmers
June rains is the reason, while others
are of the opinion that the seed that
was sown last year was winter killed,
there not, being enough snow on the
ground to keep the seed warm and pre-
serve it.
A large force of men and teams have
commenced preparing the ground on the
Morgan horse farm, which will be made
into lawn. A crushed stone road, cir
cling the grounds, will be constructed.
1900 feet in length and 16 feet in width.
Another large gang of men are fencing
in pastures to be used for the horses. J.
E. Feeley & Co. of Boston have the con-
tract for sinking an eigbt-inch we'll and
work has begun under the supervision of
E. 7. Dubois of Boston. The water from
this we'll is calculated to supply the whole
premises and will be handled by the pneu-
matte system. w. F. Hammond states
that the improvements, to be put in this
season, will help to make the place one
of the best of its kind in the country.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-07-24

or six long onesl
Pure t.rugs-Dutton's.
Racine feetet Gee Sisters
Mileage Boz at Marshalls.
Ripe Grapes at Joe Calvis.
Lenox Oil forsale at b. C. Ryder's.
Direct teas and coffees at buttons.
Hair switches al Gee Sisters, Seymour st.
Everything in vegetables at Piper's Market.
GO to Taylor's for lunch or square meal.
FOR SALE-Kitchen range. John A. Fletcher,
29t3
Iced tea glasses, plain and etched, S125 and
$2OO dozen at Sheldon's
Dining room girl wanted at the Hotel Allen.
24tf
A 2O-lb kit of tripe at Gorham's market
for 81.
Call at Piper's market for choice cuts of
western beef.
Rooms to rent on third floor OF Battell
Building.
$1,000 cash buys seven room house in vii
age, centrally located. "B" Register Office.
26tf
Cold creams for sunburn lat sterns' Park
Drug Store.
Losr-Ladies Silver Watch. Please return
to this office. Ht4
Hathorne.
Four cans OF Early June Peas for 25 C at
Rich X Hathorne's.
GIRL WANTED to wash white dishes at the
Addison House. IS tt.
Ripe Georgia and Bartlett Pears at Joe
CalvIs.
LosT-Blue enamel Swiss watch. Finder
= Kindly leave al Benedlct's store for reward
The best line OF tobacco, cigars, pipes, con-
fectionery and fruits at Taylors.
WANTED-A good driving horse, good look.
,,,l,e I .ratl No.
Fresh native strawberries every day in the
week at Piper's market.
FOR SALE--One good ong milk wagon,
Inquire at Shackett's market
Cut flowers at all times nj Hunts Green
houses. 42tf
Some odds and ends in paper stock at a
discount at Stems Park Drug store.
II you want the very best herosene oil. buy
Pratts Astral oil at Ice per gallon.
r. S. BENEDICT.
Ice cream soda with a variety of 1avors
None better anywhere, Stems Drug Store.
A complete line OF walkover oxford shoes
at Rich & Hathorne's.
Hunts plants for sale at Robbins &
Seyerance's. l3tf
Three pounds OF Coffee for SOC at Rich and
Hathorne's.
Have your Glasses repaired by A. d. Barter
work done In one day. l3tf
Come and see our new line OF ladies anC
children's low canvas and russell oxfords
Rich 4 Hathorne.
FOR SALE-A second hand Mccormack
mower. and horse rake. Price $1,000. En-
Quire AT Register office. IS tsp
For SALE.-A Jersey Bull two years old
Enquire OF &. Ii. Pratt. Middlebury, r. +. D. 5
;6tf
One good heavy work horse and breeder
FOR sale at c. W. Phelps, Leicester Corners
80t2
Rooms TO ReNT-To college or school girl:
with or without board. REGISTER OFFICE.
EFT
WORK HORSE FOR SALE-Inquire OF c. W
Hurlburt, Middlebury. 29t2p
Canned Green apples, nice for pies. max es
good apple sauce-25 cents per gallon can a
Benedict's.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-07-24

the most digestable of all animal fats.
Cottonseed oil is very much like olive oil,
the only difference being that the Fair
bank process of treating cottonseed oil
makes it much milder in flavor. These
vegetable oils are exceedingly wholesome
being prescribed for the diets of dys-
peptics and consumptives as flesh build
ers. Cottolene is therefore food as well
as a frying and shortening medium.
How about lard? Do physicians pre-
scribe it Tor any pork products) to in
validsf The most critical cannot taste
whether food is cooked with Cottolene
or with lard and butter. Indeed the cook
has to be clever to use lard with as sue
cessful results as Cottolene. Cottolene
is used alone, or with part butter, for
making cakes. 1t cannot be equalled as
shortening for biscuits, pie.crus etc.
Cottolene produces best results in all
kinds of frying-giving doughnuts, pota-
toes, and meats just the right color and
fiavor-without greas iness. And food
cooked with Cottolene is digestibe. We
sell and recommend Cottolene.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-07-24
buttons Pharmacy
TUPPER BLOCK.
LOCAL NOTICES.

Notices under this head ten cents per line
Arst insertion; five cents per line succeeding
Insertions. Count seven short words to line
or six long ones.)
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-07-24
It's Clean, Too !

CoTroLENE is simply a
combination of the finest
cottonseed oil and prime
beef suet. Everyone is
acquainted with beef suet
The Detroit times., 1908-11-12
7. RS DINNER
IS NOT OFFICIAL
INVITATION IN
cLUpEs NoN-uNioN LEAD
ERS OF LABOR.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.-The dis
cussion which has arisen over the din
ner which President Roosevelt Is u
give in the White House next Tuesday
10 a number of labor leaders brought
forth from the executive Offices OF the
president an ofiicial statement pointing
out that the dinner is not an ofhcial
one and declining TO discuss the omis
sion Of President Gompers, Vice-Presi
dent O'Connell, Secretary and Treas
urer Morrison, OF the American Fed
Grafton OF Labor, from the guest list.
The statement follows:
AS the statement has been made
that this Is an official dinner. IL Is
worth while pointing out that II Is
nothing OF the kind. The president
has on several different occasions
had various labor leaders with
whom he had been thrown in con-
tact and whose views he wished to
obtain, at dinner. For this occa-
sion he had asked number OF
men within and without the gov
eminent service who are interest
ed different phases OF the labor
question to come TO dinner.
Three-fourths of these men are
not members of labor organiza-
lions. Six or eight Of them were
connected in one capacity or an
other with the work OF labor or
carnations. II would. OF course.
be absurd to take any notice OF
any discussion as to who should or
who should not be invited to din
ner by the president.