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placed upon the powers OF the federal
government by the reservation to the
states and the people OF all powers not
enumerated in the Constitution, but there
is also the separation Of the executive,
the legislative and the judicial functions
of government into three branches Of
equal majesty and Importance. In a con-
stitutional monarchy like Great Britain.
or parliamentary republic like France,
the legislative branch of the government
is supreme. In federal empire like Ger
many or an autocratic empire like Russia.
the executive branch of the government
; is supreme. In our country, in theory.
equal, although sometimes one asserts Its
power over the other two in a particular
matter.
For instance. the Supreme Court may
nullify law passed by Congress on the
theory that it Is unconstitutional; and
Congress may refuse to vote money for
the supply Of the executive departments.
But these are exceptional things.
The executive or law-enforcing function
of the government is vested in the Presi-
dent. He appoints the cabinet officers
who superintend the departments. and is.
finally, responsible for all of the varied
activities of the executive branch of the
government-a responsibility that includes
by far the greater part Of the work of the
government and Is greater than that laid
upon the shoulders of any other mortal
man.
The legislative or law-making function
of the government is vested in Congress.
Representatives, elected by the people.
compose the House of Representatives. or
lower chamber and in this body must
originate all bills having to do with tax
ing the people Senators chosen by the
states. two from each state, compose the
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to predict the things that this book tells.
That baby government was poor
that it was forced to borrow money upon
the personal credit of it's officers, OF to
beg the little better credit Of one of its
constituent states. When the Capitol was
built at Washington Uhe central part OF
the same building in which the laws are
to borrow the money to pay the laborers
from the weather. governments OF Mary
land and Virginia. Now. the credit OF the
United States is greater than that OF any
other nation, and it borrows money upon
more advantageous terms than can any
of the great nations of Europe that so
lately smiled indulgently upon what they
called the American experiment.
1t is a. great country. as we'll as a great
government. Having only one-sixteenth
of the worlds population. the United
States has fourth of its wealth. owns a
third of it's railways, distributes third
of it's mail, Yields third of its banking
power and prints more than half Of its
newspapers and magazines.
Having only one-twentieth Of the landed
area of the civilized world. the United
one-third of its coal. one-fOurth or Its
gold. one-third Of its manufactured wares.
nearly one-half of it's steel. more than
half Of it's petroleum. nearly two-thirds
of it's cotton and four-f1fths of it's corn
1t is the land of plenty, for it is the only
country on earth, excepting some OF the
British colonies. where an ordinary labor
ing man may eat meat every day. II he
wants it,
Unlike all governments that had pre-
ceded it i'm the history of politics, the
United States government is established
upon a principle of divided authority and
responsibility. Not only are restrictions
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| to be measured by the care he took of
iceboxes. You do nothing all day but
read in book and complain bitterly at
your lot. / study to see how l can best
help Dick out of his trouble. / tell you
he is In deep trouble. He tries to pass
it off. but I can see into him. Last night
when he spoke at the meeting. did you
notice him? He was not bitter against
the rich; he said that it was impossible
to judge by mans clothes or position
or surroundings how heavy was the load
he was carrying, and that il socialism
would relieve only the poor of their suf-
ferings it would be a failure. He laid
the most stress on the terrific struggles
of the business men of today, and how
gladly they would lay down their re-
sponsibilities if they could. He is in
great need of money
That is true admitted Emil. thought
fully. I'VE have not had meat for four
days-except the Mulligan. Of course
Beans and rice are more nourishing
than meat but dogs must have some
meat" said Ivan. loyalty.
IF could see what he is trying to do
l could stand it BETTER" said Emil, but
what sense is there in his hiring those
two crippled old men and making one
of them stay up all night to work?'
I know not, but am sure the reason
is sufficient Hush. here he comes
Dick opened the door with a vigorous
swing and entered with Mulligan This
October air is like wine,'' he exclaimed,
heartily. Great stuff for the lungs
good for the stomach. too. I think ! can
almost digest those fapjacks now, Ivan.
but they are dangerous things for an
amateur to fool with. You mean we'll, I
know. but your early Russian training
is against you. / fear you use the same
recipe for f1apjacks that you formerly
used for bombs
"A man can do but his best Cooking
is not my gift. I came to this country
willing to lay down N.Y.
THAT'S all right, Ivan. Some are born
cooks. some achieve cookery and some
have to exist on your connections: but
when it comes to the laying down of a
life or carpet, that is an entirely diff
ferent matter Well, I must get to
work.
Before Dick reached the door of his
private office Emil stopped him. Il
should like to have some work to do
Here we have been for three months and
not more than dozen customers.
What difference does that make?" de-
manded Dick. I'VE did not get any
money from the few we did have, so why
wish to be bothered with more?"
Yes" said Ivan. earnestly, but it
seems a shame to maintain expensive Of
fees and not do any business 1t is a
waste of both time and money
Nonsense scoffed Dick. when it
comes to money none of us has any to
waste. but when it comes to time there
is always surplus, anyway. Why. if
you are short of time, just go steal a
diamond ring and they'll probably give
you ten years for it,
Still. l should like some work that
would keep me busy grumbled Emil
Go be continued tomorrow
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Senate, or upper chamber. The concur
renee Of the Senate is required in all leg
iSlative acts, and also in certain ex-
ecutive deeds, including the appointment
Of officers and the ratification OF treaties
with foreign powers. The President has
a part in the legislative function, also.
since he may veto a bill passed by Con-
gress. and unless it is passed second
time by a two-thirds vote In both houses
it cannot become a law.
The judicial or law-interpreting func-
ton OF the government is vested In the
Supreme Court Of the United states ana
other federal courts created by congress.
The Supreme Court is the final arbiter OF
all disputes arising under the laws of the
federal government. and as the inter
prefer Of the Constitution it can set aside
the acts of Congress OF OF the president
on the ground that the power delegated
by the states and the people In the Con-
stitution has been exceeded
Leaving on one side the considerations
Of the statesman who is concerned with
theories and on the other those OF the
ents. this serial represents an effort to
tell Of the work and the workers OF the
federal government.
1t is a plain account of how the Presi-
dent. the Congress. the Supreme Court
and all of the other half-millien servants
| Of the American people do the Work OF
the people for the people.
1t is the story OF the actual doings OF
the men who, as officers Of the govern
ment, protect this nation against foreign
foes. administer its laws to preserve peace
at home, safeguard the public health and
prosperity, conserve the use OF its ma
tional resources. encourage its inventive
genius and do all in their power to adj
vance its moral and material interests
1t is story to make every American
breast swell with pride, a story whose
hard facts loom so large in the record OF
the worlds accomplishments that the
knowledge Of them cannot but increase
the love and honor all Of us have for the
land Of the free and the home OF the
brave
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N0TARIES PUBLIC BARRED.
Will Not Be Allowed to Serve as
Criminal Court Jurors.

Notaries public will not be allowed "a
serve on Criminal Court juries during the
current term of the District Supreme
Court. Justice Anderson. presiding I'm
Criminal Court No. 1 today. announced
that he would follow the ruling OF JUS
tice Gould when the latter sat in Crim-
nal Court, and hold a notary public ex
empt from jury service as an officer OF
the United States.
Accordingly the court excused Herbert
c. Emery, who claimed exemption from
service, being a notary.
The question did not arise today before
Justice Barnard In Criminal Court No. 2.
But he stated today that he would Join
with Justice Anderson and excuse from
service in his court any notary sum-
moned on the jury.
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Italians Suspected of Murder.

PITTSB nGH, October 1.-Two Ital-
ians, Dominick Selbaggio and Rocco
klawetch. arrested here last Saturday.
will be taken to Sandusky. Ohio. today in
connection with the killing of three coun-
trymen on kelleys Island, twelve miles
from Sandusky. September 23 last. The
fight. it is said, resulted when one Of the
victims drew $1,000 from the bank pre-
paratory to returning to Italy.
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BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.
THE SUBJECTS TO BE TREATED
IN HASKIN'S BIG SERIAL STORY

Following is list of subjects in the great serial The
American government by Frederic Haskin which begins
in The Star today:
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JAPANESE sEALERS SEIZED.
Russian Government Takes Steps ia
Protect Its Rookeries.

VICTORIA. B. c.. October 4.-Ruseta
and Japan were engaged in converse
TONS when the steamer Seattle Maru
left Yokohama. September 10. regarding
the seizure of Japanese sealing schoon-
ers of the Commanderofski Islands.
Several schooners have been seized of
the Russian rookeries. A number were
boarded by armed parties from the cruis-
er Manjuria and sealskins seized and
arms taken.
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Mothers, Wives, Sisters
WONDERFUL

1t was done in days; II had relied upon VIII
power or faith would still be drunkaId, because an
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Suits Worth $50 for $3.50.

Such bargains are rare at the opening OF d
season. Made for speciality store in New
York, which developed financial weakness, the
makers preferred to accept the Palais Royals
cash offer.
For you it means Superby Tailored Chit
fon Broadcloth Suits, with richest satin lining
and all the attributes of expensive made-to,or-
der garments.
Sizes "a to 40, inclusive, and 81 to AZ in be-
tween sizes, in black, navy, wistaria, raspberry
and brown
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The first session of the convention OF
the United Daughters Of the Confederacy
of Virginia was held Tuesday night in
the First Baptist Church at Roanoke.
Va, with a large attendance OF delegates
from every section OF the state.
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Hats Worth $3.50 for S1.08.

Hats worth SZ.SU fOr SU.VS.
The price saves you ifty-two cents-and
brings you the latest-moment 5th avenue
shapes. Choice offered of French and Scratch
Soft Felt Hats in black, navy blue, king S blue,
gold, brown, purple, cardinal and green. 4
Wings, Csc and Soc.
The Mercury Wings and Fancy Feathers
for trimming are Csc instead of 75c, and Soc in
stead of SI.oo
Why not consult one OF the Palais Royals
famous miIliners-and have hat made wh!'e
bargain prices prevail?
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THE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT.
1.-THE NATIONAL MACHINERY.

This IL part OF chapter on The National
Machinery from the book The American Gov
eminent by Frederic J. Haskin, which will
soon be offered to the readers OF The Star
most advantageous terms. See notice. later.
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American Government" by Ere
in The Star today:
1.-The National Machinery.
eThe President.
3-The State Department.
4-The Treasury Department..
S-The Army.
6-Thc Navy.
The Postal Service.
@The Interior Department.
8-The Patent once.
1O-The Geological Survey.
1.-THE Department Of Agriculture.
12-The Weather Bureau.
13--The Department of Comm.rc. and
Labor.
1.-THE Census Bureau.
1.-THE Bureau Of Standards.
16-The Public Health.
1.-THE Smithsonian Institution.
1S-The Panama Canal.
19-Interstate Commerce Comm,s.,ou.
2O-Our Insular Possessions,
Pillow Congress Legislates.
22-House of Representatives.
23-Tbe senate.
24-The Library of Congress-.
25-Tbe Government Printing once.
26-Tbe Civil Service.
27-The Supreme Court.
2S-Other Federal Courts.
29-The Department of Justice.
30-The Pan-American Union.
31-The National Capital.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15
Deep Flowing is No Fad.

The deep blowing enthusiasts
arenOt advocating new thing,
although We hear a good deal
more about it these days perhaps,
than we did several years ago.
The Romans of History plOwed
on an average Of nine inches deep
and always plowed on an aver
age Of three times for crop and
often as high as nine times on
stiff land. They did not call three
inches blowing, that was on scar
flying. After the dark ages the
Flemish farmers were the first to
follow the better lines of farming
The three main points toward
which they worked were frequent
and deep pulveration of the soil
the accumulation Of manure. and
tine destruction Of weeds. That
would make good farming creed
today.
He, in the middle west, we
thiuk we are going pretty well
Down whsb we pillow eight to ten
inch,s deep but that would be Oh
Is scratching 70 Sugar cane far
men in some parts Of the world in
Louisiana. the tillage f'r eSu, as
erages y to Il inches and on the
Erc plantation in HaW All the as
erage Of blowing is thirty inches.
On this plantation grow the larg
est crops Of sugar cane per acre
in the world.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15
Publicity in Cotton

The Southern Cotton Growers
in session at Montgomery. Ala
bama today resolved to ask the
Government to discontinue send
ing out cotton reports and TO stop
the issuing Of Gin reports and
then straightwsy gave out an es-
innate Of the 1911 crop.
They probably think that their
guesses are better than the actual
count at the gins
II may betruethat bureau re-
ports can bull or bear the crop 70
a great extent. but unless there is
some way TO keep the people ad-
vised Of conditions the spectators
would have all the advantage.
They will have agents all over
the country 20 keep them advised
by wire and by letter and unless
they can have some reliable chan
mel Of information they will
know absolutely nothing about
the market except a. the private
~ instructed buyers may tell
them.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15
We Must Have Bread

Business is the life blood of q
nation. Religion, education, art
science and literature must feed
upon the surplus created by bus
mess. First Of all things W
must have bread and without il
we cannot build churches. sehOO|
houses and promote institution
Of learning. Business Is the founI
that makes all brooks flow and
while there may be eddies and
counter currents in the tide Of I
nation. the steady, powerful
sweep Of the stream must ever b
onward toward the sea Of prol
gress.
When a nation dissipates its enl
ergies in fractional strife and M
elects its material welfare, goverk
menf becomes scarcely more thai
a casket from which the soul bal
fled and in time the people vi
cry for bread. Hunger is a rud4
but very successful teacher an
many people learn only when it
rod is upon their backs.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15

Work on the new count
IS being pushed right slO1I
1t is located on the east b,
the creek, two blocks sOun|
of the public square.
The foundation trenches !
bout finished and the sted
are on the ground and u
erected right away. The q
tiers and brick layers are n
their arrangements and thai
be no delay when the found
workers are ready for then
The Jail is going TO be az
structure in every detail ~
that the county may feel
proud of.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15

The Santa Fe is going to put on
fast train between Kansas City
and Lost Angeles to be run once
a week. 1t is announced that the
service will begin in December.
The train will be known as the
Santa F'e de Luxe" and will be
scheduled five hours quicker than
any other route.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15
Writing from Lakin, Kansas, F

Writing from Lakin, Kansas, +
r. French says: II see in your
last issue that some one Is clam
oring for recognition as the on
ginator of the initiative and re-
ferendum. The Recall was pro
vided for in Article ; Of the Ar
ticles of Confederation. See Ar
ticle Five if you have not read IT
lately. The recall is something
we should use in our political sys
TEN.
Dir. French is correct in his his
torical reference but suppose
will twit him with the fact that
the Confederation was not
much Of success as an expert
meni IN government. however the
the opponents Of the recall
recall was not the weak point in
that expeFiment.-Maii and
Breeze.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15
Texas Cotton Crop.

On account Of the conflicting
reports. which have been made re-
garding the Texas Cotton Crop.
Judge +. Z. Kone, Commissioner
Of Agriculture has sent out re-
port blank 10 individuals. com
mereial and agricultural organi-
zations throughout the State.
asking for a comparison Of crop
conditions IN each county this
year with last The purpose Of
the data. ~ explained in the CIR
cular. j. 20 correct the exaggerat-
cd estimates Of the Texas cotton
crop and at the same time gath
er reliable reports on the eonoi-
ton Of the cotton crop through
out the State.
Texas produces one fifth Of the
worlds supply Of the fleeey sta
pie and all the inhabitants Of the
a-fh are interested in the cotton
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15

The building roads is a public
function and should be secured in
fhe same manner as other public
be secured by the levying Of tax
Is by which every citizen will
contribute in accordance with
bis means. II constitutes one OF
the public burdens. which must
pc assumed by every citizen.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15

When the Illiouois Central shop
men came face to face with the
hardships that would be involved
in a general strike it seems they
are disposed to approach the eri-
sis with much caution. The lead
ers may yet conclude that the
boiler makers who started this
trouble had no real cause Of con
plant.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15
Duck Raising PrOfitabl|

MrsD. NJ. Fields OF Wills
as, who has a duck farm, y
closed a deal with Louisianl|
ties for a flock Of ducks q
fine species. Mr.. Fields "
one of the few exclusive
farms Of Texas raises On'
best grade of birds and roe
raising Of these fowls for .
a profitable investment
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15

John Stuart. who has been ae-
i've in Masonic circles in Texas
for several years. died Monday in
Fort Worth. He has been a mem
Der Of the committee on work al
Waco and j. kindly remembered
hy eli Masons who have attended
the meetings Of the Grand Lodge.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15
The New Santa Fe SO

That the Santa Fe Is no'
things on a cheap plan IS =
ed by the station at Snyda
building is a beauty and IS,
to any city. It is moderDi
ished inside and out and
ficials are to be commeno'
this class of wark.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15

Il was hoped that when Madero
came into leadership IN Mexico,
that the cruel bull fighting Gus
top would be put under ban, but
il looks now like the country is TO
remain as crude and revolution
airy as ever.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15

There is money enough in this
county to finance several factor
les and such concerns would 60
far. toward building a flourish
ing city Snyder ought to have a
broom factory. a tile factory, q
creamery and there are numerous
concerns that could be made a.
profitable.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15

When a solicitor Of the Signal
talks 10 yea about the value of a
gold dollar you know he is talk
ing actual facts. Its the same
way when he talks to you about
the value Of the Weekly Signal.
as an advertising medium.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15

The cattle raisers, the farmers
and the business men viii stand
together. they can reyOlutionize
the meat market and other trade
arrangements
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15

A regulation highway is now
being planned from Dallas to Tex
srkana and it will go through
Plano, Mckinney. Whitewright.
Bonham, Honey Grove, Paris.
GAINESVILLE. and New Boston.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15

Senator Bsiley's defense Of
I.oriner cost him more friends
than any other one OF his numer-
Gus eceentricities. The people be
came convinced Of the corruption
Of the Illinois Senator and refus-
ed to stand for poliatiOn Of his
sins.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15

II was noticeable the other day
when Senator Bailey shocked the
country with the announcement
that he would not again be can
didate for the Senate. that none
Of the probabilities would express
themselves a. 10 bis success. Each
possibly thought Of the very most
suitable man. but mOdesty kept
them from suggesting.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15

Many q town has found ont 10
is sorrow that it did not look
osod enough TO q farmer 10 in
dnee him 10 kill bis team get
ting 20 it. Country life in many
sections means almost complete
isolation four months IN the year.
xse farmer who is continually
waiting for il TO rain or for the
land 10 dry out. without finding
nelhine about the farm that
.an ~ prolitably done IN the m
|n IS ~ one yho always has
.'.n IS Ied\ q the bank.
liking tusi-
~ d.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15

The holiness people OF ~
toic faith closed then
ing at their tabernacle !
their objects of special pray
Tor a brother who has 81.
injuries by being throWn
horse. The brother clan
have received some bench.
he was completely healed
has not yet been reported