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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-05

street and rushed to meet him.
Tom-Tom-are you tired.
Tom7s'
Only a little. sweetheart. and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-05
Tom Lewis Kept His Promise; He's in the Mine
Again Earning His Living With Pick and Shovel

BRIDGEPORT. O.. June g.
Tom Lewis has made good his
promise to SO back 10 the mines
the promise he made when de.
fcated for reelection as president
Of the 100000 members OF the
United Mine Workers of America.
Lewis was offered big Jobs
one at $4,000 year as editor of
= tournal-but they didn't tempt
him. He took Mrs. Lewis ON a
little vacation trip aud then. Just
= few days ago. shouldercd his
pick and shoyel-the miners gifts
and set out for Wheeling Creek
mine. where he worked i6 years
ago.
lie was given his check. "No.
l62." and assigned to room "No.
Ia He sought out his buddy"
Cyl Price. who had been his part.
ncr In the old days. Together IN
. mine car they shot into the
mines black mouth. After 4
o'cloek-at the end OF the eight.
hour day that Lewis had won for
the miners-he came again to the
surface. II was an average day
for two good miners, and Lewis
made at least $a50.
Il feel just. as tit as when
threw up my job here i6 years
ago to take my first official posi-.
ton with cie union" he said.
rFitg Well | should say So" IN.
terrupted Syl Price. tom Is jint
= xsxA ~.
worked together. and as good a
miner as ever want 10 work with. "
I'm not back here Just 10 make
= bluff good" said Lewis. TIN
here earning a living for myself
and my family. I'm miner and
I'm proud OF It,
ANY hlisterA Toni" asked a
young fellow Of giant physique.
Look at en-" retorted Lewis.
laughing and dropping his pick and
shovel against his leg. as he opened
his grimy palms. Il never had a
blister In my life" The only marks
On bis hands were few scratches
knocked off by the rough edges OF
the coal.
Al home X was an anxious day
Tor Mrs. Lewis. Accidents occur
daily In the Belmont Co mines.
and she has seen her neighbors'
husbands carried home crushed
often enough. The girls couldn't
, remember when their father used
to 90 to the mine every day, but
they shared their mothers fears.
When he walked home. smudged
with slack dust and dinner bucket
In hand. the three came out from
one OF the prettiest houses on the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-05
To Put Cats on Pay Roll

WASHINGTON. JuEc 5.--When
Postmaster General Hitchcock
sends the estimates for the main.
tenance OF the postoffIce depart.
ment and first and second class
postoffices to congress In the fall.
he will include an Item for the fare
and maintenance OF cats"
Many cats are regularly employed
in the postal service TO hold the
rat and mice depredations down
to a minimum. These cats prevent
the destruction OF many thousand
dollars worth OF mail. mail bags
and other equipment through the
Enawing Of mice and rats.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-05
SENDING FOR WIFE

TOXIC. June "a more careful
investigation Of the go-calied send
Ing for a wife" by Japanese In for.
eign countries, is about the only i'm.
portant change In the immigration
policy adopted by japan following
tho conference OF prefecturai sec
retaries just held AT the foreign OF.
flee. The government IL satisfied
that many OF the wives sent for
are placed In dlsorderly houses.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-05
FED HENS ouINiNE

PLAYA DEL REY. Cal. June s
"A few quinIne tablets broken up
into fine bits and fed TO her chick
ems. according TO Mrs J. T.. De
camp. Is responsible for her hens
laying two eggs n day. Mrs. De.
camp says the indisposition OF an
old her caused her TO learn OF the
wonderful effect Of quinine on lay
Ing hens.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-05
HUNT KIDD'S HOARD
ON CASTLE ISLAND

nos1'eN. June b.-George Kin.
near OF Campello. Mass. aud his
sister are so sure Capt kidd'a
buried treasure n on Castle island.
Boston harbof. they have secured
permits from the park commission.
ers. and are digging for all they are
worth.
kinnear'a sister II spirit me.
diunp aud she says tho while In a
trance she saw the spot where the
treasure is hidden.
The kinneara are confident OF un.
earthing the booty.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-05
Big Colleges
for Rich Only.
Says Wheeler

TACOMA. June Declaring that
"tha habit OF Yale and Harvard In
drawing their students from the
fashionable and select private
schools fed by the rich IL what ls
damaging them" DIR. BENJAMIN Ide
Wheeler. president OF the unIver.
atty of California. made spirited
speech at n dinner by the univer-
sity club.
Il am In favor OF industrial edu.
cation In our schools. but | would
be suspicious II the great and veal.
thy ones advocate II only for the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-05

soma OF people working for them. :"
said DR.. Wheeler. III that ID the
way Industrial schools are 70 be pre-
pared. God help ua.
III ! were n lnborlnE man ! would
be suspicious Of the aristoerats who
favor II. do not like people TO
suggest special schools for the sons
OF the wording man. The public
schools are better than the private
schools. The habit OF Yale and Har-
ward drawing their students from
where the men have no chance TO
meet others Ii what Ia inJuring
them"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-05
PLAY POLITICS.?

WASHINGTON. June 5.--Thal
the Underwood wool tariff measure
Is political proposition not intend
ed to be enacted. was the statement
today OF Congressman Hin lrep.
Conn., 1T Is intended to reduce
the wool. not to reduce the wool
tariff" he said.
The new schedule. Hin asserts.
n II became law. would be worse
than free wool. coupled. as II Is. with
the present duties on wooden fab
rics. The wool growers. he says
would have their market taken
away and be forced to sell at prices
f1xed In London.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-05
sEws NERVES, May CURE ARM

TRENTON. ". j.. June 5.--Dr. G..
n. ]. Somrser performed an unus-
nal operation here today. when he
sewed together the nerves In the
arm OF II. l. Jobes OF Jamesburg
The nerves became severed
through a fall and the arm was
paralyzed for a year. 1t Is said
there viii be complete cure.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-05
'AUL HEVtHt
HOME DAMAGED.

BOSTON. June b.--An old pow.
der mill in sharon. built in Revol.
utionary days. was destroyed and
the homestead OF Paul Revere wac
badly damaged by fire last night.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-05

feeling n, as a fiddle" he answer.
ed. Then he went around 10 the
kitchen door. 40 AZ not TO track
mud into tho front of the house.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-01-06
CONDUCTORS AND TRAINMEN
GIVEN INCREASE IN PAY

Chicago, Dec. 31-Conductors and
trainmen on fifty railroads running
north, south and west of Chicago
have been granted fiat increase in
wages of 10 per cent.
The increase was granted after a
months negotiation and affects $4,000
members of the Brotherhood of Rail-
Grad Trainmen and the Order of Rail
way Conductors. 1t will mean an adj
ditional expense of $5,OO0.OOO year
to the railroads. The increase be.
came effective Thursday
Canadian trainmen will be affected,
the employees of the Canadian North
ern being represented in the confer
ence.
The employees of this road are in the
peculiar position of being granted q
raise for which they had not asked.
When the move for an increase was
begun, the Canadian Northern en-
ployes refused to join, fearing the de-
feat of the plan.
The management of the road, how.
ever, co-Operated with other roads and
agreed to the increase.
w.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-01-06
TAFT URGES OPENING
ALASKA COAL LANDS

Washington, Jan. president Taft
has learned what legislation may be
expected of congress at its present
session on the conservation of natural
resources.
Secretary Ballinger, Senator Nelson,
chairman of the senate committee on
public lands; Senators Flint and
Smoot, also of the committee; also
Representative Mondell OF Wyoming,
chairman OF the house committee on
public lands, and Representative Par
sons Of New York conferred with on
phases relating to the coal lands In
Alaska, the oil situation in California
and the subject Of appeals from the
decisions Of the department of the in
terror.
The president urged the necessity
for prompt legislation on the most
pressing needs OF the country. particu-
larly the Alaskan coal lands. A ten
tative draft OF bill by Secretary Bal
linger, looking toward the opening Of
coal deposits in Alaska by the leasing
system. was discussed.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-01-06
COLv|LLE RESERVATION
SOON TO Be OPENED

Spokane, Jan. 3.-More than 1,000,-
900 acres of agricultural, grazing and
timber lands will be available for
homestead purposes when the Colville
Indian reservation, north of Spokane,
is opened to settlement, according to
Clair Hunt, alloting agent in charge of
the apportiOnment of the reserve land.
There are about $3.50 allotments to
be made" Mr.. Hunt said while in SpO-
kane, land the Indians are choosing
chiefly agricultural and grazing lands.
This will take about 100000 acres Of a
total of 100000 contained in the re-
serve, leaving 100000 acres that will
belong to the people.
Much of this will be first-class
agricultural land and a large part of it
will be covered with some of the finest
timber in the state of Washington A
few of the Indians have shown dis
position to take land in the timber re-
gions.
"The Colville Indians are good agri-
culturists and grow all kinds of grains,
fruits and vegetables. Some of the
finest peaches raised in the state of
Washington are grown on reservation
lands. The Indians are peaceable and
friendly to the whites. They are in
dustrious and thrifty, and only few
of the older men, who are incapacitat-
ed for work, require aid from the gov
eminent"
Mr.. Hunt added that while no date
has been fixed for the opening of the
reservation, it is likely this will fol-
low soon after the completion of the
allotment work. Much of the prelim-
mary work of assigning lands has been
completed, but SO far few of the allot-
ments have been made. However, the
work is progressing, and with the ar
rival of another agent and additional
help it is expected to complete the as
Segment and allotment in short order.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-01-06
PLENTY Of GOWNS NEEDED
Several Simple Dresses Are Much Bet
ter Than Few Very Expen-
sive Ones.

There is q tactlessness In dress that
is almost as inexcusable, and can as
nearly often wreck woman's chances
of happiness. as tactlessness OF speech
This, perhaps, is somewhat OF an ex-
aggeration, but there is enough truth
In it to warrant women giving it their
attention.
We all know how Ill at ease WON
an is who is not suitably gowned. II.
unfortunately, she has chosen a high
neck gown when other women are clad
In low neck ones, she has reached the
most acute stage of discomfort II she
clothes herself in tailor-made when
the occasion calls for an afternoon
frock. she is still uncomfortable, but
not so absolutely wretched as In the
first instance.
The woman Of small income should.
therefore, have in her wardrobe sew
eral simple gowns that will suit every
occasion, rather than one or two ex-
tremely handsome ones. 1t seems that
the plain coat and skirt are the form
Of attire for which the larger number
Of occasions exist just now. And a
good looking tailor suit is absolutely
essential II q woman wishes to be
well dressed. They can be had with
rood lines and Of smart cut In near
~ all the shops. but one should be
careful not to select one that Is over
trimmed.
A simple theater frock Of some light,
attractive color, slightly round at the
neck and with the short sleeve, Is also
very necessary garment. Then II one
possesses q black crepe de chine din
ner gown, low in the neck, with lace
or net sleeves, one has the three es-
sential garments in a woman's ward
robe, and one can always feel that
one is in no danger of finding herself
without suitable frock for any &C.
:asion.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-01-06
FASHION HINTS FROM PARIS
Increasing Vogue for MingIing the
Lightest Stun With Fur OF
Various Kinds.

There Is an increasing vogue for
mingling the lightest stun with fur.
One sees In Paris even embroidered
Indian muslin with bands Of ermine,
and it Is predicted that this mode will
hold throughout the winter. It has
certainly charm all it's own.
Because of the scarcity and increas-
ing value Of furs taupe IL very much
in evidence, and so Is skunk. For err,
mine, sable and fox one pays small
fortune. Only astrachan seems for
the moment to be in disfavor. But
this cannot possibly be for long, as It
is q fur that goes well with 20 many
things and has much distinction and el
egance.
A Paris fashion which IL not 90 at
tractive and far more eccentric Il the
use Of furs colored to suit the tint Of
the gown. This IL pretty when the
tones are gray, and endurable when
they are those Of brown and yellowc
but absurd and ugly in maroon and
red.
Hats give also q delicate example
Of the nghtest stuffs with fur. Old
lace and black velvet fur make -
charming combination.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-01-06
BILL PREPARED FOR
QUADRENNIAL SESSIONS

oiympla, Jan. 3.-Should the next
'esislature pass the initiative and ref
e'endum bill, and all indications point
~~aid Its going through, a measure
SNl De introduced providing for the
aUOllshlng of the state legislature as
How constituted.
III us place will be substituted a
COMMISSION of three, who will meet
~e'! year, to go over the laws that
nv "i'lated and to draw them up in
noopei form, see that the language is
saa !ect and effective, and provide
os s"lnst conflicting bills, that is, bills
49,. sne same subject, so as to prevent
WI uOuluSion to voters. This commission
oe either appointed or elected.
in ~ 'ne place of a legislature meet
ms every two years, there would be
sir WV which would meet every four or
ri oregon has had so much trouble
wo .n us laws in this respect that
, masnlngton will have a chance to
n nrOn' by the mistakes of that state and
prevent confusion.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-01-06
SEATTLE JUDGES REFUSE TO
ENJOIN RECALL ELECTION

Seattle, Dec. 31.-After Judge G. ii.
Hanford, Of the United States circuit
court, and Judge R. B. Albertson, OF
the superior court, had refused to IN
terfere with City Comptroller W. J.
BothweH in the discharge Of his duty,
the petition for the recall of Mayor = !.
G. Gill was certified as sufficient short
ly before 5 o'clock last evening.
The total number of names on the
recall petition, according to the count
of Comptroller Boutwell,, was ILLS,
of which 1924 were retained and l7S4
rejected. Under the provision q tne
city charter, the petition Of 8,671 vol.
ers is sufficient to invoke the recall.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-01-06
POSSIBLY REAL RIVAL
FOR ssTANDARD OIL

New York, Jan. 3.-That an enor-
NOUS battle is being waged between
the Standard Oil Company and the Ris.
ing Sun Company of England was
cheerfully acknowledged at the offices
OF the Standard Oil Company in this
city.
The fight represents war Of mil
lions, with a total capitalization OF
81 900, 900, 900.
The Rising Sun Company is an Eng
fish concern, said to have the backing
of the Rothschilds.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-01-06

tweed Is used for this costume; the
skirt is trimmed with band Of tho
material lightly braided. with buttons
and cord loops in front. The fronts
and back of the coat are cut with
curved out pieces just below the shout
der, in which a button is sewn; the
edge of fronts is cut to follow the
same lines; buttons and cord loops
form the trimming, hooks being used
for the actual fastening. The collar
is braided all over. Large velvet hat
trimmed with grey bird. Materials
required: 61k yards As inches wide. 10
buttons, yards cord. yards skirt
lining. yards silk for lining jacket.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-01-06
'NoARY PAYMENTS SET
NEW FINANCIAL RECORD

disbn1 asgregate of $226,747,350 will be
ih nse during January by railroads,
banls" 'iial and traction corporations,
tional and trust companies, the ma
Yor1 soVernment and Greater New
ing 70 ~ dividends and interest, accord
Yora ~ compilations made by the New
nero;s oournal of Commerce and Com
high 81 bulletin. This sum marks the
teras+ "s.er mark for dividend and in.
Il is disbursements in this country
than approximately $4,000, 900 more
was distributed year ago.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-01-06
REPORT OF PRISON BOARD
OUTLINES QUEER CONDITIONS

Olympia, Dec. 31.-Young oacn aton
are the ones who fill the Wasn'Ae
Penitentiary at Walla Walla' 49, 49,
ing to statistics compiled by the o.a.o
Board of Control and submltteu ~
Governor M. E. Hay. me ieps
shows that of the 901 inmates ~ 49,
prison 5e1 are under 80. Of tne eee
78 are 10 years old or less, wnlie 40'
are between 20 and 30.
Taking the ages of the prlsonels
by periods of ten years, it would seen
that as men grow older they gro" oee-
ter or fewer; at least there are OILY
238 in prison who are more tnan ~
years old and less than 40, as COM
pared with 4S3 between the ages OF
20 and 30.
The Older the Fewer.
The decrease is even more pro-
nounced in the period between ~ anu
So, as in this class are found but ~
prisoners, while only 81 men between
the age of so and so years are III
prison. Those over so but less tnan
10 years number IS, and there is ohly
one inmate who has passed the DID,
lical span of life, three score years
and ten. During the year one man
81 years old was taken into the prison,
but he was discharged.
Married men are less apt to get
into much trouble, as 319 of the pr1s-
oners are in that sad condition, while
1876 have fathers dead, 1923 have MOTH
ers dead, As do not know whether
their parents are dead or alive and
only PIG have both parents living.
Protestants greatly outnumber the
Catholics, as the former number SAT
and the Catholics 313. Nine Jews and
nine heathens are serving terms.
There are no Mormons nor atheists,
but 23. profess to "have no religion"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-01-06

ONE DRESS - Mulberry-colored
III cashmere makes up smartly in
this style. The skirt is a circu-
lar pattern trimmed with silk en-
broidered galloon. The bodice has the
over-sleeve cut in with it; embroidery
and lace, with tiny velvet revers, form
the trimming; the vest and long
sleeves are of finely tucked silk. The
fulness at waist is drawn in by a vel
vet waistband Materials required: 6
yards As inches wide. 5 yards gal
loon, ~ yard lace. % yard velvet on
the cross, ~ yard silk % inches
wide.
Tweed Costume-Soft greenish grey
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-01-06
For Hatplns.

TO carry hatpins when travelling
make a case the length of your longest
min and about liz inches wide OF
white or colored linen. Finish the side
and one end with a shallow buttonhol-
Ing and bind the other end. Fold the
material twice like an envelope and
embroider the word "Hatpin" on the
outer fold.
inside the case have piece OF elder
down. about half an inch narrower
than the linen and as much shorter az
tho length Of the flap. Through this
tha pins are to be run. It can be
lifted out 50 that the case can be
washed.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-01-06
Christmas Boxes.

Not In the English sense OF .
Christmas present. but as an early
nrenaration for the fast-approaching
season Of gfft-giving.
TO make them. cut pieces Of card
board and cover neatly with fancy
wallpaper, then lace the corners with
baby ribbon run through eyelets and
attach I ribbon to the top. with small
bows and punches Of silvered artif-
cial holly or mistletoe.
This makes . pretty receptacle for
holding homemade bonbons Or ether
tribes.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-01-06
WHAT SOL0NS HAVE
BEFORE THEM
,rc DOM LARGE IN MANY OF
THE STATES THIS
WINTER.
-.;,tv.seven Legislatures Will Elect
o.,.+ors in January-Prospect Is
49,. ceesion of Illinois Lawmakers
.rr See fractional Fight-Nebraska
calf Over Liquor Controversy.

Chicago. Jan. january will see
.,o legislatures in thirty-seven states
corning into action. Thirty-three of
.,o assemblies will elect or re-elect
,,nitod States senators, and in some of
.bo states spirited contests are on the
.ohodu1e Several Republican sena-
.ors will relinquish their togas to
nouocrats as result of the November
landslide. In most of the states i'm
rortant legislative programs will come
bofore the lawmakers, the most elabo-
rate one. perhaps, being that OF Ore
ron where the electors pOlled on 80
Initiative and referendum measures.
Weird Things Expected.
BECAUSE of the political landslide
many statesmen nominated as a
nike without the slightest thought
tbav would be elected, have been in
aicted mon the country as lawmakers,
ond some weird and sensational things
are likely to result in all states.
Illinois faces a legislative session
that threatens to be marked by in
tense bitterness. The Republicans,
with a scant majority, are split by fac
tous and the speakership fight appears
IN he between the "drys" and "wets."
Tvpntv-four candidates for speaker
are already in the field Chief among
the legislative acts to come up are the
following:
Civil service extension, state and
county; initiative and referendum; cor
rupt practices act; modernization of
the taxing system; legislative reap
portionment; county option; abolition
of minority representation; deep wa
terway, and numerous bills desired by
union labor
Kern to Be Senator.
In Indiana, John w. Kern will be
elected senator. Chief of the legisla
tive program are various liquor laws,
the Democrats being pledged to modi-
fly the strict laws now in force. Regis
tration laws and bills creating the
committee form of government are
promised.
Michigan will probably elect Charles
L. Townsend to succeed Senator Bur-
rows
In Nebraska, both parties are split
wide open on the liquor question. The
governor is Republican, while both
houses are Democratic. Gilbert M.
Hitchcock will probably succeed Sena-
tor Burkett.
Missouri is chiefly interested in the
employers liability and railroad laws.
David R. Francis seems assured of be-
ing elected United States senator.
Railroad Commission Up.
Kansas will not elect senator until
TWO years hence, and chief interest
centers in proposed commission,
which shall have absolute control over
all railroads and other utilities.
Iowa is full of candidates to succeed
General Late Young.
oklahoma will wrestle with bank
guaranty and good roads laws
In Wisconsin La Toilette will be re-
tected senator. Insurgent Republi-
CANS have control of both houses and
some radical laws along socialistic
lines are assured.
ARKANSAS will be occupied chiefly
WIN working out new tax laws.