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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-31

went to bat in q recent practice game
with the yannigans wearing a false mus
tache AS he approached Umpire Owens
he said: I'm batting In place Of Rehg'
Please announce it"
Arnold Hauser, who still ID suffering
from the torn ligament in his right knee,
will be able to return at shortstop for the
Cardinals by May II he Is careful. says
his physician.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-31

There will be about twenty champions
at the show, and on the closing evening
the club will present each Of them with a
medal, and each Of them will he brought
into the ring and announced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-31

Lovers Of bulldogs will have the chance
Of seeing the finest lot Of bulldogs ever
seen in washington. There will be cham
pfons galore. Champion Hewlett King
Gray will be here and the kennels Of Tom
Grfsdale, Thomas w. Lawson and Harry
Rushton will alone be worth visit to
the show.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-31

Walter Rehs, the fresh young Pirate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-31

Mrs. Ralph Thomas, formerly Mrs.
Russian wolfhounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-31

Lloyd A. Douglas has entered won
derful little Boston terrier. Revillo Tad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-31

Bunnie Brief, from Michigan. is being
preppcd to act as Stovaii's understudy 1T
FIRST base for the Browns. II he fails
there he will be kept anyway, for he if .
capable outfielder and general all around
utility PLAYER
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02
EDITORS MAIL

Editor Tho Star: 1t strikes me
as very peculiar thing Why our
public prosecutor should waste our
time and our money IN protecting
the very valuable services that the
Times Is rendering this community.
when the Timea ought 10 be well
able TO pay for itH own protection.
do not think that the Times. or
ans other paper In this community
ia of such public importance that
the county prosecutor should pro
tect it's own special interests.
But IL does appear very funny TO
me that the same MIR Murphy does
not 80 after Western avenue
Af,er all that has been published
about a. There must be some mtg.
ger somewhere IN all this Mr..
Murphy. will you kindly explain.
why one mans honor should be de.
feaded by you. and why AZ tae
Same time IL IL not worth your
while 10 go after Western avenue.
when we know that there were al
least three hundred families In Sc
attic a, Christmas that had TO &C.
cop, a hundred pounds of coal
through charity. | say Il publicly
as business man that there are
more rotten things IN Seattle than
/ Hanfords affair brought out
things that ought 10 be gone after
Murphy. wake up. or step down and
out, MANUFACTURER
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02
THE IGNORED PRODUCER.

I'VE recognize the producer, recently said James
J. Hill
"rhe producer has rights whatsoever and partiea
larry he has right what he produces shall be sold
for says everybody with whom the producer in
Take for instance the Of eggs. Last summer when
the producer took market the eggs his hens had cackngy
laid ard asked humby what he might have them he
told sternly that 20 dozen all that would
be paid and he forced accep. buyers figure
Those eggs went into the buyers cold storage warehouses
and remained there until the hens became awcary quit
laying Tor the Then that buyer put up prices
OF the eggs he had laid away until the consumer was forced
to pay as high as 90 cents dozen.
Thus the original producer had nothing earth to do
with either the price he received the price consumer
pad Tor those The actual OF producing the eggs
cut figure all The speculative buyer fixed the price
for everybody.
To be sure. that speculative buyer is in places now
getting his at the hands OF temporarily active
women who insisting having cheaper eggs That
however IS another and admittedly quite interesting story
but its point only emphasizes that the pro-
Queer only NOT recognized but unanimously ignored
when comes 20 fixing the sale price OF what he produces
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02

n. y. Jan. s.-pretty tough TO pay
$40 dollors for a mllkman, then not
glt him
that's what poor mary jarvis saya
happened 60 her
probably there 10 no mllkman
living that would be- worth so dol.
lers TO you or me. but with mary Il
WAS different
this mllkman used 20 come
around the place where mary
worked. aud she lost her heart 10
him
the mllkman b. seemed 10 think
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02
THREE WOULD RULE
ALBANIAN STATE

NAPLES. Italy. Jan. This
city ia out with three candidates
for head Of the new Albanian gov
eminent, which II Is expected will
be formally established by the pow
ers as n result OF the Balkan was
against Turkey.
All three OF the candidates are
descendants OF the great Albanian
hero. George Castriota Skander-
berg. who died In 1878. They are
Don Juan do Aladro Castrtota. a
SpanIard by birth. Marchese Clio
vanni di Carlotts Castriota. de-
scendant of the son OF the patriot,
and Baron di Folcaceca.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02
TODAY'S BEST YARNS

An Irishman Just landed 20,
work on the New York Central as
fagman at Tarrytown. His frs,
day on the fob he waved the red
danger signal before the Empire
state Express. The brakes screech.
ed down, the train stopped. and the
crew ran up What's the matter
Why did you stop this train7" the
conductor demanded.
"Weli'-began the flagman.
Don't YOU know TIA a state
prison offense to stop a train with.
out cause?" the conductor ex.
planned Why. we're 20 minutes
late now"
That's just H." was the answer.
Where have you been the last 20
minutes Newark Star.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02

Tho basis of our method is
TRUTH" says Mrs Hart. And
the means through which 4 Is &C
eompllshed is-PIAY. The factors
necessary 10 the Instructor are
PATIENCE and INGENUITY.
THE method Of instruction Il
simple:
when the child In AZ play.
adapt his actions TO whatever
you want % teach him Cuil
the objects he Ia playing with
By the names you want him 10
remember IN this way no
memories without effort and
without realizing that he is
absorbing knowledge.
Il taught Haven geography
by playing train-conductor and
sea-captain with him When
he pushed a string OF chairs
around the house. bolsterously
shouting orders aud theoretic-
ally changing the engine bell.
as all children do. We played
that ho was going from state
TO state and the stations that
he stopped at we're the cap
iials and largest cities. and the
places OF international interest
In the different states. In this
way he learned all the states
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02

pretty well OF mary. and blmeby he
took her around TO the movies and
bought her fudge Bundya and one
thing aud anuthor
II got so he WAS spending probly
80 or 60 cents week on her. but
yet he dldeut AJAX her 10 marry
him. witch seemed queer 60 mary.
and WIS very Disappointing 10 her
II was nice enough to have the
guy blowing hisself aud making the
luther gerla ieilua. bat mary she
wanted 10 quit working out and be
milkman'a bride. aud In that re.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02
~ NOTHING SERIOUS Y
johnny happened poor mary her sman

hpect there wasent nuthlng doing
4 one day mary wac walking along
3D. avenue thinking about the milk.
man when a card was handed 10 her
II was the advertising card OF a
lady named mrs. grimes, saying
/ that she told past. present and flu
turo. and would make your loved
one come across with the heart
{ throha. or money returned
SO mary she went 10 see mra.
grimes and slipped her a dollar.
aud they had nice little talk. In
which mary happened TO mention
that she had some money IN a bank
well. II aint there no more
mrs. grlmea nlcked mary 25 dol
lers for a lucky Btonesa and so dollerB
for bag OF some kind of smelly
powder TO wear around her neck.
and 100 dollers for some magiek
words 10 say every night. and good.
ness knowa what else, and evry
time she told mary tho milkman
was sure 20 come through In just
a day or two more
he did. all right. only u was an.
luther giri he proposed TO. and he
married her. too. Just about the
time fhary was giving up her last
5-doller bill 20 mrs. grimes
when mary. heard about IL, you |
can imagine how sore she was, she
had mrs. grimes plnehed
but even IL mrs. grimes goes up
The river. that won't mend poor
marys busted heart
anuthsr milkman might. however
iohny
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02
WHY THIS RUSH FOR DIVORCES?

King countys rec6ds make the startling showing that
there has divorce every three or four marriages
contracted in~l9l2.
The proportion is ouragcousy abnormal Just think OF
i'll One o every three four marriages approximately
proved a failure, and reached the divorce court
Why}
1t is not sufficient say that divorce laws are too
No doubt they But that does account Tor the
dissatisfaction dseod which make folks seek the bene-
fits OF the divorce laws,
And what is the fundamental OF family rouble, as
exempiiied by the records of King county,
Whether it is desirable confess not the fact is
high living contributing its daily quota TO
Nonsuppor is by far the biggest
of complaint in There few OF UNI
faithfunes few of incompatiblity, bigger number OF
habitua ntoxieaon bigger number of and
non-support complaints
Wealth is guarantee Of domestic felicity OF course.
But poverty claiming victims who might be happy King
oounty's divorce court shows that every day.
1t is worth while giving thought TO the subject
Failure after long perseverance is much grander
than to have striving good enough be called
a failure-George Eliot.
REGISTERING, like shop AND have a big
ping something convenient bunch of Eks Seattle
ly done early Do il nowl whove ridden the goat
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02
Everyday Bunk.

The management will appreciate
II n any inattention or inciyility on
the part OF employees Is reported
promptly"
Positively no tipping allowed. o.
we cheerfuly rectify mistakes. II
III not satisfied at the end Of 80
days. return II 10 US ane we Will
refund the price without asking any
questions"
NO trouble 20 show gOods."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02

sour. undlgested and fermenting
food and that misery-makIng gas:
take the excess bile from your liver
and carry off the decoppo waste
matter and constipation poison
from the bowels. Then you will
feel goat.
A cascaret tonight will straIghten
you out by morning. 10-cent box
keeps your head clear, stomach
sweet liver and bowels regular and
you feel cheerful and bully for
months. Don't forget tho children
their little insldes need a good,
gentle cleansing. too.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02
DRIVE OF RABBITS
PROVES A FKZLE

STANFTELD. Or, Jan. BE
cause OF the fact that the pursuing
line did not contain enough nimble-
footed hunters, the rabbit drive"
here today Is considered a rather
tame" affair.
Delegations from Hermiston and
Umatilla. and a band of rabbit
chasers from "a far distant n point
as Portland. were present, but only
one-fifth OF the rabbits. 1t was ex-
pected. would be corraled, were So
cured
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02
OF LILLIAN
GRAHAM is DEAD

Patrick Graham, father of Lii
liam Gfahana. who with Ethel Con.
rad. another show girl, shot w. ID.
Stokes, the New York millionaire.
ana were subsequently acquitted.
died at Renton New Years day.
He was 20, and for many years
had not seen his daughter. the girl
having been awarded to the
mother in divorce Nyocoedings.
When his daughter was IN trouble.
he expressed implicit faiA In her.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02
MAKES AN UNLUCkY
CRAB-LOSES HAND

POTTSTOwN. Pa. Jan. a.
while Roy Embody. aged II. vas
cunning. a big rabbit suddenly
Jumped up in front Of his gun. Roy
tried to catch I, with hts isft hand,
when the gun was discharged and
portion of his and was torn off.
He nearly died from loss OF blood,
and he will lose the left hand.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02
CASCARETS TONIGHT! If BILIOUS,
CONSTIPATED, HEADACHY AND SICK

Turn the rascals out-the head
ache. biliousness. indigestion, con
stipation. the sick, sour stomach
and foul gsses-turn them out to-
nighe with Cascarets.
Millions Of mon and women take
. Oascsret now and then and never
know the misery caused by lazy
liver. clogged bowels or a. upset
stornaeb.
Don't put In another day OF dis.
uess-wake up refreshed and feel
ffne. Let Casearets cleanse and
sweeten your STOMACH; remove the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02
Rock Ina for Time


A Richmond darkey called upon
an old friend, who received him in
n rocking chair. The visitor at
once observed not only that his
host did not rise. but that he con
tinued to rock himself to- and fro
i'm a most curious way. similar TO
that OF person suffering from
collie.
YOU aiRt sick. is yo', Harrlson?"
said The caller anxiously.
No. | amt sIck. Nose" said Har-
rison.
A moments silence. during which
tdhe caller gazed wlde-eyed at tho
rocking figure.
o"Ben," continued Nose. why In
goodness does v@ rock yo'se'f dat
way all de time?"
Harrison paused not In his oscil.
lntions as he exclaimed:
"Yo know dat good-fur-nothin'
Blll Bolts? Wen. he done sold me
n silver watch TO So, an efS stops
movin' Ike dis, dat watch don't
go. "-Lipplncotts.
On downtown restaurants
menu
! Homemade stewed chicken"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02

LOS GATos. Cal. Jan. a.
She's teacher. as well as mother.
IL Mrs O. - Hart. mother Of Haven
Hart. who. through an original sys-
tenn OF training has probably made
OF her lad. mentally and physically.
the most remarkably developed boy
OF his age In California
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02

OF the United States, their 20
sition on the map. their capi-
tails and largest cities. and
their produce Their produce
WAS tho freight that the train
hauled"
Il began ins;ructing Haven last
January so that he would not have
TO 20 TO school. ! have taught
school ten years and experience
has shown me that the public
school system OF this country ID
weak. There Is too much exam
lining and criticizing and not
enough teaching. This method
teaches the children 10 lie and
cheat believed that could give
Haven a better education at home
and that he would advance faster
than in school He Is now doing
third grade work and his trsining
up TO date has consumed less than
a year"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02
SPOKES CHOKE.
FARMER TO DEATH

UNIONDAIE. Pa. Jan. a
Charles +. Coleman. a farmer. was
choked 20 death when he tumbled
from bis buggy in such n way that
his head fell between the spokes
OF one OF the wheels.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02
FIND EGG MAKER
IN LAKE BOTTOM

TROY. Ohio, Dec. 19.-Allen
Davis, farmer drank from
spring. swallowing eggs OF water
lizards. Physicians relieved him of
20 lizards. measuring from three to
six inches in length.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02
Waiting . Chance.

And. said the fortune teller. AN
enemy will shortly cross your path.
Good" said the motorist i
hope he does II where there aren',
any apecd IImItA !"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02

Al last we've found out where
dried apples come from. A Brand.
enburg Ky firm has shipped
23.s26 pounds 20 81 Louis We're
going the other wny.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02

Msdirected energy
Trying TO borrow 100000 from
j. p. Morgan without security.
Trying to borrow sl.000.000 from
anybody without security.
Trying to borrow 100000 from
most men with security.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02

Mrs White-iIave you a sweet.
heart?
Hogan-Yes. | met her at her
uncles funeral. She was the life
and soul OF the party.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02
" 1T SHOWS

GIT SHOWS cries the
schoolboy," the poet wrote,
gushily, but the kid eyed his
sled in dismay, for the snow
that fell yesterday melted so
slushily, the instant it reached
the earth, so annoyingly mush-
lily, that the kid said: mo
eoasting today"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02
Magnificent Moyino ploture,l

Magnificent Moving Picturesl
PAT-"Why. do you suppose. are
there so many splendid moving pic
lures IN town -
MIKE don't know. unless II 10
because the moving pictures pro-
duce muscular eye troubles. and that
gives J. W Edmunds, the eye spe-
cialist IN the Leary Building, cor
ner on the eye business. cause most
people 80 tn him"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02

Mrs. Newwed-Fve been awfully
economical this month.
Mr.. Hewwed-Have you, pet?
Mrs. Newwed-Yes. why I've only
spent s25 more than my allowance
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02
rive YEARa AGO

The Castle" roadhouse. raided
and twelve persons taken.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02

Cleveland is 10 have .. as many
people say, season Of grand opera
or. as many other people say. a
dose.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02
N Faet. a onat Society prama.

IN Fact, a G0at Society Drama.
Uncle Toms Cabnr' that heauti-
ful and tender play Of social life and
OF particular interest to women and
children. viii be presented by Leon
WashbuTn Stctsou'a Jingle Tom s.
Cabin" company at the orsnd op4ra
house on Friday evening wilton
stowe. Uncle pms Cabin" Is one
fof the few dramas that appeals
principal lsoto the fair sex. and has
for its NsdinR characters people
whose prototype ~lcaIh be of0und to-
day In many faHhiotsh bio drawing
rOOms.-Kcnf CO.. Democrat
FIX Senator Beyeridge still Insists
the progreastsF party lost the elec.
ton technically And as matter
OF fact. the staNInent is correct
Technically is Ose Of the ways It
lost
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02

Records show that a.ii7 mar
rage licenses were issued for year
Of 1901.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02

Two hundred men walk out OF
Ornamental Iron. Wire and Plating
Works.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02

YES. indeed; several folks
know who will control over at
Olympia, but they won't tell,
50 there
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02
FORT LAYTON, for three

years in charge OF negro
troops, is full OF white hopes
today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02
BIG DIFFERENCE.

MY husband can do most any
thing. He's a real jack of all
trades"
My husband is a Jack OF clubs
lie belongs u about ten lodges and
societies, and can do most any.
body"
What has become OF the old
fashioned man who used to say,
What time is II by your watch and
chaln?"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02
ONE YEAR AGO

one giri dying. another seriously
hurt. In bob sled accident ut Green
Lake.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02

Matthew Dow enters mayoralty
race.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02

why are Jack and Kitty not
speaking
They quarrcled about which
loved the other tho more"
"Well7'
And now each 10 afraid 20 give
In for fear OF offending the other"
- Boston Transcript.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02
Where's He From.

CCeorge PepeerB Of town was In
TINS section buying veal calfos last
week. - Fountain. Cor. Liicksville
Tribune.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02

Deacon Wine
asp, who has just
returned from a
trip abroad, as
sures ~ that the
streets Of Beelcy.
sport are nearly
az clean az those
Of a Chinese al
ley"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02

Little Madeleine. aged Q. was told
that baby brother had arrived the
night before. 'f1l bot mamma will
be surprised when she hears H."
said Madalrne.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02
SKYCACk FROM MARS

ORGANIZATIONS IN HIS NOTE BOOK ON
EARTH CUSTOMS
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02

From the fire warning OF the Cen
trial hotel. Vinnaes. Norway: III
more persons are 10 be saved YOU
have to pull up the contrary end Of
tho rope. liz this at the hook and
go on till nobody ia left. !"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02

ALL in all, the Seattle, Rem
ton & Southern has carried
bigger loads and generated
more steam than any car line
of its size in the country. we
wot.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02

AND now we have a big
bunch of Elks near Seattle
who've never ridden the goat.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02

RESOLUTION for January
2: That human nature is
cussed; that the rule OF the
pendulum is immutable in that,
if it swings forward, it must
swing back that, il a man has
been unnaturally wicked on
the last day OF the old year
and unnaturally good on the
first day OF the. new year, he
Is nightly liable to emulate
the example OF the pendulum ;
and, finally. that the practice
OF some men Of climbing on
and falling oil the water wag-
on constitutes a menace 10
traffic along the road OF life.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02

Now that Taft has accepted a
Yale profeBsorship. the constitution
will do well TO stick around New
Haven. Conn.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02

REGISTERING, like shop
ping. is something convenient
ly done early. Do it nowl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-01-02
How About Debt ?

Stella Have you kept out OF the
Christmas JAM
Bella-Yes. but not out OF the
pickle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-30
M U SIN G s

Strategy is merely finding out our neighbor's faults before he finds out ours.
 It isn't only being able to pay the bills for shoes and hatsthat enables a man to make both ends meet.
 Time is money, which may be the reason some people spend it so fool ishly
 We never fully appreciate happiness until we reach the point where We look back on it,
 Natures handiwork sometimes seems to need readjusting. The man with the biggest heart generally has the smallest pocketbook.
 The worst thing about giving ad- vice is that you so often have to take it back if it's damaged.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-30
PROGRESSIVE INDIANS
 BUILD ELECTRIC PLANT

VICTORIA, B. C., Jan, 29.-The In- dians of the Queen Charlotte islands have already a national reputation for enterprise, but is was left to the Skidegates, whose village lies at the southern end of Vancouver island, to back the most ambitious undertaking ever projected by a Coast Indian na- tion. During the coming year they propose installing an electric system for lighting their village and furnish power for a variety of industrial en- terprises to be carried forward on CO., operative principles. They will also put in a modern sewer system, water works and complete fire protection equipment
 The Skidegates are just little ahead of the whites of British Co- lumbia in the encouragement of the love of art, offering a tribal prize an nually for the best specimen of orig inal composition. Their band enjoys the reputation of being the best Indian band in America. It's honorary pres ident is H. R. H., the Duke of Con naught, Governor-General of Canada.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-01-30

The Pittsburgh bank with president who has been par doned out prison probably enjoys unique distinction among financial institutions But employment of econvcs is to be encouraged why should the benefit of the high er-up" grade be denied?