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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-08

IN the town of BaillnaRh lived a
hatcher who vas famed Tor selling
toagh meat 4 countrymAn weut Ia
ono day 90 purchase some
We'll. ms KDod man" asked the
butcher is u for frying or boiling
YOU want ltfr
Neither. replied John "its 70
make hinges for the stable door
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-08


A Portland man tells of a shift.
leaa inhahliaut ~ Maine tuwn. fe
ioicinE Ia the apiseilatiop ~ Eobe
Carter Whn wpuld NOT Work a min.
ute more than was necraHaTy 60 ~.
cure money enough 10 support him
in idirnras for a fes dava
Tobr had gone into the village
store 10 purchase some Nruceglas.
uue item ~ wbich aaa 81 wngth n
fiowf lio pHt che smaller articles
sn a haNArg. which 80 tpak 90 aaF
arm. while hs carried The fiour 81
thw other
suddrniy T0oe pumped the bun.
die down On fha floor HaY. uiil.
be- demanded. ls flour louerf~
Yea TOTE. replied mn we
give g1 pounds Tor 81 uuw. Instead
~ 10
Weli. responded Tobe. - u ~
siaA when Il goes 40 again. 90 I
shant have % luz ~ much hanp
for 3 dollar
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-08
STAR DUST
BY JOSH

our ncw railway sill run through
your harm
oh will IT. said the old lady
Well lei me teii You that the last
train viii have To- BE- not later than
? u'clock. because youii not catch
me sitting 40 after that 90 open the
doors Tor u OF anything elise. So
mind
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-08
GOV. MEAD'S PLAN DUE TO FAIL

Governor Mead in explaining his plan pu, person at
the head all penal eformatoy and eleemosuay
institutions, says
Subject to the approval Of the governor should be his
duty designate and appoint all the heads Of departments Of
the institutions under his control
That an executive accorded the confidence OF the people 20
the extent giving him the highest office in the state should
seriously propose this hard credit except that IN the hurry
OF mprompu speech he spoke without taking thought Of his
words
There much said for aud against the Capitalization
authority such the governor proposes and there no gam
saying that the tendency toward present but the
governor announcing his plan presents the certain way to
make II a complete and lasting failure
With one man the head OF all the state institutions spe
cas in charge OF institution aud employees at the head Of
each department all responsible TO this man. there could be
other than chaos
Take the hospital for the insane This man appoints
the physician charge lie also appoints the steward the
gncer farmer These three their appointment TO
their immediate superior but state official
What authority could the superintendent, exercise the stew
ard the gardener None whatever They would report 20
their
would be just the IL the proprietor 81 large factory
with orcmcn OF many departments 70 engage
the employees and deal directly with them exclusive OF the
foreman What excuse be for the existence o. the
In like manner what would there be for the
Of superintendent Of the insane asylum the war
den Of the penitcntary'
And yet they are supposed to their positions by
their technical knowledge and executvek along certain
specialized lines The controlling all IN Olympia
could possibly be fitted hold all these offices but accord
ing the governors plans he minister the internal de-
tails
Why limit this mans authority to the heads Of depart
mens Why every empoyc Of every institution
directly responsible him. down the last an,or and team
stcr?
the head Of the institution passed there IS no logic
in stopping halfway
Gov Meads plan on the whole has much commercial and
even some political sanction bat his detail Of taking the heads
departments from under their immediate superior has neither
rhyme. reason precedent.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-08
NO. d.
WHAT 1T ALL MEANS
Chafin, thu Man, and Why He Asks Your Support

Fourth of series OF non-partsan articles written
for First Voters recently Naturalized Citizens,
Busy Folk who have not followed political events
closely, and our Boy and Girl readers.
BY gibson GARDNER
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-08
N FREp ssHAEEER.

BY FRED ssHAEFER
THAT Popcorn Us All pued something" said the
nut. Ia husky
Shut you eorted the object alluded "or IN tell
you"
They're Jealous Tafy is
Liconco whispered Peanuts inclined
Huh you because you sack" tainted ha
Iicorice giving them "a black
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-08

We pessnstlcay somebody
through
for the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-08

A nov railroad vas being made.
and. the design including q small
farm. the officers Of the line paid
a visit 10 the owner. an old lady
Madam said the surveyor. we
understand that YOU own this farm.
and Y IL my duty 20 Inform you that
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-08

Dagdaa paiter tariff lie wants Canadian ball
pay duty that their
ability with the American industry IN Seattle
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-08

University the
penae certainly show OF college spirit and love for
higher traditions Of alma
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-08

I'd boil my merry chatter.
And hold Il down 10 what
Your policy would net 10 thee
And knock no other company.
And u you'd say. "All rot.
That would cud the matter.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-08

appear shooting Tacoma that
presume
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-08

a Garden TRACTS @z
"a acre tracts. 800 an
aero, easy terms. close To
car limo and lake. loves. clear.
ed lino for chickens and Der.
rics
National land Inv. Co., Inc.
9lT First Az
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-08

Those photograph speeches jus
now
Are having n run.
But. WOW, won't they listen lunnI
When the campaign Is done.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-08
sETrINo HlM RICH.

Battered-up Complainant lpreI
ducing small package from vea
pocket and unwrappinE 10: Herr
Il Ia Here's the very tooth Ne
knocked out OF my mouth
Prosecutor Examining ~. A.
a canine tooth. Ell
Com pl ainant gindignantlyl.
Naw' That amt no dawgs tooth
It's mine.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-08

bard luck
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-08

persons said harsh
things hurry hold
wi
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-08

Sooner city
a. Sis Hopkins nuthln."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-08

These are fast black, with full
length, real strong, streichy,
fine rib legs and closely woven,
very strong feet. Unless you've
tried these, you can't know how
very good low-prieed stockings
can be.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-08

Charity verify multitude Of and the Of graft
very ofena a disposition ughtwadiuess.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-08

ten building the
rather destiny
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-08

the anguish
OF paying
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-08

Here again you'll be fooled
by the price, as these are hon
esily remarkably good for such
low prices-in fact. far better
than you're used to buying in
most stores. Not one store in
a hundred in America viii sell
you as good for as little.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-08

(romoRRow's ARTICLE WILL
DC A HISTORY or THE DEMO.
CRATIC pARTY1
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-08
An Excellent
Stocking for
Children
ISc TO Zoe Pair Is All

Sizes 70 81 are l5e a pair; sizes .
zoe a pair.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-08

firm, splendid, ribbed gray cotton, with fleece
lining
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-08

We've sold il for 10 years,
and never had a complaint: on
the other hand. we've known
hundreds 70 recommend il to
their neighbors. Ii costs Just
the same as the indifferent
kinds. but is vastly different.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-08

Gov Meads plan the whole has much commercial and
even some political sanction detail Of taking the heads
OF departments under their immediate superior has neither
rhyme. precedent.
Dagdaia paiter the tariff lie wants Canadian bali
duty they have their
with the American industry IN Seattle
pessmistlcaIy somebody.
their old scale Of for the next two
University studies the
penae certainly
ne higher
things Miller would hurry home hold
the Job
bard
contemporary
cable
It would appear
may presume eonsanqulniy
A ten million dollar building Of
municipal neghbor OF
Sooner city eouneiwn the conclusion
Hopkins "nuthin from nuhin leaves nuthln.~
Charity multitude and the Of graft
very oitena coaks a disposition to tightwadiuesa
the anguish
Of paying it back
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-13

that men of high intelligence and NOR
al worth occupy the places of honor,
trust and power, and American his
tory boasts that from the walks of
humble life men of ability and integ-
rity have risen to be the leaders of
parties and the rulers of nation. Ac-
utated by the purest motives and de.
voted to the public good the people
recognizing their noble and disinter-
ested virtues, ever and anon, have
turned to do them honor In keeping
with this thought we have assembled to
night to pay grateful tribute to the
memory of Abraham Lincoln, and thus
bear testimony to the world that his
services and sacrifices are still frest
in the remembrance of his country
men and so indellibly written upor
! their minds and hearts that they car
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-13
HON. PETER S GROssCUP> OF CHICAGO
Federal Judge Topic and the Method

which it is supported. The address
was considered sufficiently important
to receive general publicity through
out the United States, advance copies
being secured by the Associated Press
and distributed to newspapers through
the length and breadth of the land to
be released when the judge began
speaking. In this way Rock Islands
name is before millions of readers
today
1.-The Ideal and the Method"
Judge Grosscup's topic was. "The
Ideal and the Method" He did not
hesitate to declare that he believes
the country is facing a grave peril in
the continued agitation against cor
porations. He expressed the fear that
tie refOrmative energies of the PEG,
PIE will become exhausted in a mere
furnishing of those who have already
committed crimes and whose prosecu-
ton cannot undo their evi! work. and
when the time comes to do the real
work of refOrni-clOSe the avenues so
that there cannot be a repetition of
the wrongs-there will be no momen-
tum left in the body polite and the
opportunity will still be left open for
a recurrence of the things that we as
a nation are so vigorously striving
to annihilate.
The banquet last evening was the
sixth annual function held by the club
alternately on Lincolns and Washing,
tons birthdays. There were 100 lead
ing business and professional men of
the city and number from abroad
present. The affair was probably the
most successful yet held The COLA
ton was above criticism aud was
served by the club steward, George l.
Weaver, with commendable dispatch.
Prior to the banquet proper and in
formal reception was held in the club
parlors and the members and guests
were given an opportunity to mee
Judge GrosscUp and Hon. John H
Hanley of Monmouth. the other speak
er of the evening. During the recep
ton and while the banquet was bein:
served Cordts' orchestra rendered
concert program.
The banquet hall was heavily drapet
in the national colors. the central fig
Ure being a bust of the war presiden
back of the speakers table over whic
hung three large flags festooned wit
flowers. Seated at the table of homo
were President G.. L. Eyster of tn
club, Judge Peter S. Grosscup. Hor
J. H. Hanley. Judge F. D. Ramse!
Robert Rexdale, Colonel f. L. Hobb
and Judge R. B. Olmsted.
DR.. G.. L. Eyster presided as teas
master and most gracefully acquitte
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-13

Another evil in the same connection
is the system of credit that is growing
more and more complicated year by
year. The big corporations are the
greatest bOrroWeTs-have borrowed
too heavily, in fact. the judge held
and the straining of credit to the
breaking point was declared to be the
real cause OF the recent financial dis
turbance
The speaker held the corporation is
of itself an admirable and necessary
institution TO do the work of the world
Nothing else now devised can take its
place as a means of cooperation in the
use of cal ial. The point made was
that the problem that confronts us is
not the punishment of those who have
been driven by competition to take
advantage of openings that defective
laws have lett open but to remedy the
laws and thereby the corporations,
President Roosevelt was credited with
perfect sincerity and with having done
a great work but it was held that the
, time has come for a change in the
policy of administration.
Judge Grosscup said in part:
"Mr. Burke Cochran, in a speech
in the house the other day, said that
what the country needs is a crusade
and crusader; and the whole house
without distinction of party, is said tC
have loudly applauded. A crusade
: oh ind ~
ment, mere vigor of enthusiasm above
| the sober carnestness of the American
common sense! Have the people gone
mad?
"A crusade against what? Against
the great new Industrial domain of the
country that is in corporate fOrm-tht
great new domain in which the ener
gies and the fortunes of the American
IpeOple are so largely bound up? Th'
American farmer who has reaped pros
great new incorporated domain have
established, and the American work
ing man who knows that in his domail
alone, is to be found his field of oppoI
tunity, will think long and carefull
before they go in for a crusade lik
that.
"A crusade against what? Agains
those who are said to be offenders G
, the law? Why should not the Offer
: ders against the law be tried in tn
: future, as they have been in the pas
+. according to the forms of the law-t
the executive the duty and respons
5 bility of presenting the charge, to tn
judiciary the duty and responsible
= CT determining guilt or innocence. Ha
/ anything happened that the sober
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-13

rle in legislative halls, walking 100
miles to the capitol of his state; the
struggling Young lawyer rising quickly
to distinction and fame an ornament
to his chosen professions; the leader
of a newly organized party embracing
within its ranks different elements of
loyal citizenship thai stood for jus
tice. liberty and trtth and then the
chief executive Of the graudest nation
on earth directing its civil and mill
tary affairs as only the master mind
could do in the supreme test for its
existence, until at last he stood tri-
umphant in the moment of his tragic
death with tire broken chains Of slav-
cry beneath his feet and III his right
hand the olive branch of peace
Gives Hope to the Humble.
Let no nlinoisian blush. LET no
American DE ashamed OF the lowIy
birth and humble surroundings from
whence this ruler came. 1t may not
be in keeping with the wealth. the
pomp and grandeur of the old world,
Out nereln lies the great distinction
and crowning glory of this republic.
Here every position of honor and
power under our flag is open to the
poorest youth and if he is worthy the
people delight in conducting him TO
the uppermost seat in the great Temple
Of Fame But they always have and
God grant that they always shall re-
sist with patriotic zeal the entrance
of any man into that temple who de
ponds for political .prefermsnt upon
birth or wealth. instead of those high
qualities OF mind and heart and lofty
aims and glorious deeds that fit him
for "a certain hour and place in the
nations life
The politicians all tell Us what the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-13
Says Country Will be Saved by
Preventing Crime, Not by
Furnishing Guilty.
CRUSADE HAS DONE ITS WORK
Rock Island Club Entertains Promin-
ent Guests at Annual Birthday
Function.

Federal Judge Peter S. Grosscup of
Chicago delivered to the people OF
Rock Island and to the nation last
night at the annual Lincoln day ban
quet of the Rock Island Club mes
sage that will start a new train of
thought in the minds of many a one
who is earnestly graphing with Amer
lean economic questions. An dig
archy of power cannot exist in re
publican government he said. If there
be such a Capitalization of power there
must also be an Oligarchial govern
ment. In other words. if the United
States is to be continued under repuJ.
lican form of government there must
be republican ownership of the prop
erty of the nation.
Coming from man of Judge Gross
cups standing this statement carries
much weight outside of the logic with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-13

country needs. but the country does
rot need many of The things that any
of the politicians mention Il needs
an Abraham Lincoln who knew enough
to know chat right is always right and
wrong is eternally wrong and who is
courageous enough 10 say 10 mis- party
let us stand upon the declaration and
against human slavery and the gates
OF he'll shall not prevail against us
The problems that confront us must
be met with intelligence. patriotism
and courage and with an abiding con
yiction that the element in our nation
that stands for what is good when
aroused TO patriotic action is more
powerful than al the forces of evil
There will be no danger then, our
leaders will see the beacon light of
Lincoln and know where truth and
duty leads and while thrones tremble
and empires decay, the republic for
which he died will endure serene and
respondent. Its mountains clothed in
beauty, its valleys filed with music.
its noble race of Godlil;e men blessing
with higher aims and truer lives their
own beloved land and bearing with
new and increased meaning, freedom.
love and hope and peace to all the
nations of the earth
After another solo. 20 Promise Me =
by Dekoven, by Mr. VanSant. the
banqueters rose and sang illinois as
a fitting close to the evenings pro-
gram.
| These at the Banquet.
The complete list of those present
at the banquet is appended:
Judge z. S. Grosscup, Hon. J. II. HanIey.
| Chicago. Monmouth.
Judge F. u. Ramsay, Colonel F. E. Hobbs.
Morrison. r. I. Arsenal
DR.. c. l.. Eyster. Robert Rexdale.
JudgeR.w. olmsted, Hon Z. w Hurst.
Hon G. A. Cooke, w f. Barrett,
Aledo. New York
Hon. William Nc Hon. T. J. Medill.
Entry. Phil Mitchell.
Judge C. ]. Searle. Major G w. tlawes.
e. D. Sweeney. e. H. Guyer.
Henry Carse. c. e. Gallagher,
A. j. Dillman, Omaha.
Minneapolis. DR.. w. Z. Taylor,
William G. Brooks, <Tatertown.
saco, Maine. Carl HellpensteH
w. z. Mcintyre, J. w WEIGH.
John Ingram Captain ". II. whis-
, f. O. vanGalder. Ter.
DR.. F. A Smith. B. c. Hartz.
E. L. Golf Theodor. Hartz.
&c l. Walker. H. W. Ralston.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-13


diers on the Mains
meet it if it co rTS Ei"er 'hey Will
Tbev'rn taIl,ipr nm in V-.,st,i,,...,, 49,.
tbc bn,t- ana ,--L ''''''' '''i ""'"'
Tho hattlrshins ag.,iIi,,, re =, -,
~ 80, ,la,,',, '''''" 'ii ~ Gic''
7 Writ to yeiII an tnI,f,ri-,, In. ., 49,.
his nny-.lrr d. ''' ~ ~
er sidc fhc How 10 q ''H-
An all the folks i'm Europe wonders
N1yh1f were g.oir. 49, IL
I scAu il in the nun,,s I ~. ,..li,,. .
~ ia. stcr.. - was i'""ih
Rut ri hatro,. no s,.,.,,.ts ir ,,,I,i,.,,,
il TO Won. ~
We're a--goln' to fly Old Glory up the
down to HamT S}t POI Podd seen was
eli you ol Sh9Ilf fbi ilyG ,,j as menny years
When Fightin, Bob put out to sea an
An off to South Amcriky as brave a.
>''' . '''''' III
r''" pron S'S t6pt E GoT '"it was mighty
TO see the navy hikin' off into a for
The people cheerin everywhere all up
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-13
JUDGE CROSSCUP MAKES A NOTABLE
ADDRESS At LINCOLN DAY BANQUET


himself in that capacity, paying a
glowing tribute to Lincoln in his
Introductory remarks. The first
number on the program was vocal
solo by Laporte VanSant of Daven-
port. who rendered "My Dreams by
him back and he gave Long Ago in
Alcala," by Messenger, with fine effect.
shows How Responsibility shifts.
Then came Judge Grosscup's adj
dress. The Chicago jurist devoted his
opening remarks 10 showing the trans
tion of the sense of responsibility of
government from the average individ-
ual to the large owner through the
Capitalization Of property. The Amer
lean people have made their great
progress. he held, because of their in
dividuality as expressed in business
and government. OF late years, how
ever, millions of the population have
been drawn from the farms and small
shops TO work in the great Centers OF
industry. This change has been for
their individual welfare. for their re.
wards are now greater than ever be-
fore, and they are in fact the real
money lenders of the country. Their
surplus funds are invested in the Sc
curities that form the financial foun
dalton of the great industrial enter
prises of the country. Being lenders
not owners, their interest in property
is secondary and they do not easily
see that the effect of regulations and
restrictions upon material holdings
mnSt in fact he horne by themselves
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-13
when he's shootin' off the guns,

when he's shootin' off the guns.
1 b'leve in all the nations shakin'
hands across the sea,
But likewise that fraidy-cat don't
win no lastin JOY,
An l reckon l seen service in the DAYS
of siXty-threc
A-luggin' Of musScJ with the men
from Illinoy
But spite of all, it sets the blood attn
gle in the veins
To dream about the bugIes and the
rattle of the drums
The sailors on the ocean an the SOL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-13

u. Thronson. J. y wendell
W. \. Schaeffer. J. Is. Brardenbu-g.
II. SteIck. J. : White.
J. NJ. Colligan. ]. ". Ecttendorr.
Charles McHueh. w. NJ Reck.
T. ". Bahnsen. .. T.. Sharpe.
Charles r. Hndt II. T. Brown.
otto Huber G. +. Marshall
II. p. Simpson. NJ g Rice
w l. Bogardus. G K. Chamberlin.
Mayer Levi w L. Gansert
l. Simon. IL H. CIeavolaud
john EollI. NJ. p. Vore
Val J. Peter. DR. +. VI. Sala.
G. D. McLane l.. D. Connolly
IL r. Van Duzer. Dr. g. l.. Silyis
F. W. Lewis. II o. Rolls.
b. ID. Lamont. Gus TcEeIer.
Ardo w Mitchell. G. a. Price.
Charles D. Rosen- y l.. Richards
field. NJ s HeaGy.
L. w Mitchell f. w. Young.
DR.. Z. c. soule. Ferd Levy.
d" |. =. COmegys. ice RoSenGcld.
Dr.. J. r. Hollow c. S. Mcdaniel.
bush. J. w Parker.
c. J. Larkin. ]. I. Stafford.
| Dan McNesI w II. Reck.
Allan y. WEIGH w II. Dart.
| w. J. Sweeney. DR. r. NJ. Pearce.
T. F. LaVelle. Laporte Vansant.
Henry Kramer. o. B. Hampton.
E. Z. Bunum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-13

for the loss Of the jewelry She has
the jewelry in a small leather case
marked, "Cowan" She is positive that
when she left the hotel she had the
case. and that it could not be found
on her return.
Offers Bi.: Reward.
Mrs. Harper. according. 10 the Chi
cago papers. has offered a reward for
the return of the jewelry, of $500 and
no questions asked"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-13

No flower could at all compare,
With this pretty lass SO young and
fair;
Her step is light, her heart is free.
Since taking Rocky Mountain Tea.
Harper House pharmacy.