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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-01-02
Fate Has Been Kind to Edgar Battle, Who Has
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The Softest Political Job in All the State

Otis Skinner would call II Kismet
Be that ma II may. Kismet. fate.
or prcdcstinhtion, the immutablo
fact In that certain things are
because there IL no escape other.
wise.
Nature intended they should be as
they are-and not otherwise.
That II the why and wherefore OF
ain pickles, and Judge HUMPHREYS.
and the AK Point car service.
And that is why Edgar G. Battle
is postmaster
II was inevitable. II just had TO
be.
II ho had cried out and protested
against It. IL would have been Of no
avail
There II whs-the postmaster y
job. NJ 5000 plunka per year. with
nothing 10 do but draw down the
knle--the softcHt place 10 lay down
a political head in tho whole state.
Never Even Thought OF II
Did Edgar want 10 he postmaster :.
iarking back TO that red-letter
day IN democratic annals. when one
Woodrow Wilson crossed the tape a
few lengths ahead OF r. H. and al.
most left tho present Prof. Taft a.
the starting post. we rise to ask this
query: Did Edgar Battle nj that
time hAyo any idea OF becoming
postmaster OF Scatter
Answer: Nay"
Edgar was following tho even
tenor OF a real estate mans way at
tho time. but being n democrnt--a
Southern democrat from tho grsnd
old state OF Tsras--hs couldn't fore.
60 entirely tho pastime Of indulsirg
In just little bit OF political activ.
ity.
Joins the Wilson Club
So when the Wilson club was
formed-that was before the con
vention at walla Walla. Edgar wrote
out HIS name and address on n little
card. attended "A meeting or two,
aud left Charlie Heifncr and Paul
Land and some others 10 do the
shouting for tho New Jersey man.
Edgar In fine. genial fellow,
with n prediction for pesce. and,
having voiced his sentiments for
Wilson. he was content TO let Il 40
AZ that. and not engage In the acri.
monions pre-conyention battle
which his own brother. Alfred Bat.
tie. helped 10 precipitnts.
Brother Alfred In rlaht
Brother Alfred. having been n
partner in the law business with Il.
Achilles Ballingcr. was a Harmon
man. and made n speech at the Wal
Ia Walla convention on tho noble
duty OF county committees TO hand.
pick delegates instead OF letting
tho people elect them at primaries.
So. whom Wilson was ordered oy
the people TO room and board At the
White House. and every ono started
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-01-02
It's Loaded, Senator!
(IVTT HEN the time that the stomachs OF the people

(I(x1 HEN the that the omaehs OF Inc people
w empty and they have not any clothes to wear.
we go around" says Smoo OF Utah, and post on all
factory doors placards reading Wilson, that's all
And monopolstc high proteotionist. standpaer, how
YOU would enjoy it, wouldn't you? Anything any cost.
to beat Wilson and get back TO the crib.
look here senator what makes you think that the
OF the people going TO be empty and their
backs barel IL the wish the father to the thought!
Such talk is nonsense, and you know II.
Why last year old mother earth yielded up In the
United States by the things she allowed enough
10 give every family $3.50 say nothing OF the gems and
minerals dug the values put into them by labor.
II the wealth in this in 1913 evened
up everybody would have enough TO keep the in
comfort during 1914 without having take penny from
the wealth accumulated during all the years before
It's dangerous business banking empty stonachs and
bare backs Smoot ought know he has read history
More so than before. since folks learn easily
and rapidly what's what
So. soft pedal that line of prophecy, senator. il YOU
want to stay in public life. Believe us, it's loaded
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-01-02
Woman's Greatest Happiness

(IO KEEP house. wash dishes sweep and cook Tor the
L you love constitutes womans greatest happi-
mess says Chicagos newly we'd most beautiful working
girl"
That and caring for baby Don't forget baby.
What pity that girls aren't trained to be ready
for such Joy when the
To be sure it's old fashioned do such things Mother
did them and her mother before her and many pert
young miss OF today if that good reason why
she should give them the goby.
Instead, she revels the movies in mushy novels
gads the looking for good time
so among the changes OF 1914 we should very much
like girls brought UP be really capable wives
and mothers
We can't think OF thing that would be OF truly greater
Importance to the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-01-02

Possibly what the hernery needs
In these eggisss days II an eff
cheney expert
Eaos are Z cents coxen IN
Syria. But who Ia Syria has the
I cents'
We have named our Wasse-baskst
after q lake in Main.-lsake Char
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS n
ACQUAINTANCE. That's whore all tho
useless letters 80.
Stockings were we'll fi'led snss
seaHon-iudsing from tho spit
skirts that Tapping pass.
This aide Of the line we call them
bandits. In Mexico. generals. But
they continue TO get away with the
plumber and escape arres, on both
sides
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-01-02
Our Daily Animal Story
Hyena Eats and
Digests Bones

The hyena. the soavcngsr OF tho
East" eats and digosta bones He
IL tolerated in tho native settle
mentm. aa a desirable citizen. bu,
10 a cowardly, skuikinE cur.
Tho hyena has tho strongest
Jaws and digestion OF any animal
and cracks tho largest bones left
by other animals 10 extract their
marrow. and without further maau-
cation swallows them almost whole,
and lives
One species. the stripped hyens. ~
called the laughing hyenR be.
cause it's cry resembles a hystencal
human laugh.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-01-02

picking plums for the various faith
ful ones IN the party, did any nns
think Of Edgar Battle for the 5000
job as post master Of Scatter
No, not even Edgar himself.
Fate Comes 10 Rescue
But Kigmet had 1t fixed.
The Wilson supporters had Judge
Macdonald picked 10 get the job.
and Bill Merritt and Hugh Wallace
and other patriots who fought for
Harmon and Champ Clark we're CIV.
ing up the battle. when the presi-
went announced that Congress
Albert Sidney Burleson was select
ed for postmaster general.
Burleson and Edgar Battle were
great old chums In the knee-trouk.
ers period. SO Edgar was drawn
into the battle. And thereafter
there was busy little scrap.
Fate stepped In again. Judge
Mac Donald died. Battles nom
inatIon was confirmed. and sv
cry month he draws 500 round
slnoleons for signing his nsms
10 different documents brought
TO him by Assistant Postmaster
Colkett and others who keep the
postoffiee machinery In running
order.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-01-02

i've resolved not to pay any
more of my bills"
"How's that"
I'm going to get married and
let my husband pay them"
"Oh. see: going into the hands
OF a receiver"
~ am now 49," writes n. J. W..
land have been reading newspapers
since | was IL. but the story that
always interests me most In the
one with the headline. Big Crowds
in Easter Parade.
MY favorite." writes r. w. r..
is Stage Star Once Society
Girl"
THE umpire should be supreme"
says the new president OF the Ma.
tional league That's getting TO be
one Of our own favorite stories.
Our Own Encyclopedia
Tho English language Ia spoken
by more than 10000. 900 people
and murdered by about $40 800 900
The Western Union has issued
an order giving n Saturday hair
holiday TO all women operators
who have been with the company
30 years. Which would you rather
be--a Western Union operator or
patient in the County hospital?
Why Not Wear Csmelshalr Under.
wear Instead OF Trying the
Ego Mash7
Try our sKE mash and scratch ~ you
want your chickens 10 lay during the
winter months a KIRBY 4 Sons -- Dallas
cry Gllj Review
Beef 10 200 per cent higher to-
day than II was % years ago.
What makes II 30 much harder IN
that 30 years ago most Of us were
getting along without beef.
They don't need the turkey or
tango,
Hesitation or modern fandango
| When they 90 out for sport In
Venaneo.
| The Yum yum club entertained their
/ gentlemen friends Friday might at the
! v " BurinG home Hot trimming was
1 tho feature ~ the evening Martin
! WoycrtH won first prize ana walter
Emerine tho computation prize VcnanFo
correspondence. Grant (NebJ, Tribune
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-01-02
KNEW HIS GROUND

you say this man is no
chicken stealer?" inquired tho
Judge.
"Yassuh." replied Mr.. Eras-
tus Pinkley. "Da's whut
said"
what do you know about
tho facts In this case7"
Il isn't s'posed TO know nuf.
fin bout do facts In de case.
| Is an expert witness fob do
defense. New York World.
Williams news., 1914-08-06
BALL GAME IS REPRODUCED
Novel Electric Motion Sign Represents Pitcher and Catcher Going Through
 Maneuvers of Game.

Installed in conspicuous place on one of the streets of Pittsburgh, Pa., is a novel electric motion sign which represents the pitcher, batter and catcher going through the usual maneuvers of ball game. The cycle of effects is as follows: First, the pitcher and the catcher warming up" before the batsman enters the box; second, the pitcher winding up" and delivering tho ball to the batsman, who knocks foul ball; third, the pitcher throwing a ball which is missed by the batsman, and, fourth, the ball being delivered and the bats man knocking a "pop fly" into the pitchers hands. During the entire op- eration the figures go through the most lifelike movements, and the ball Is represented flying through the air in passing from one position to an other.
 After the ball game is over the sign legend is illuminated in sections dis playing respectively the words Chew" Smoke" and the name of the tobacco advertised. In addition to pro ducing the spectacular effects de- scribed, the sign indicates the time of day by an electrically illuminated clock.-Electrical World.
Williams news., 1914-08-06
GIVES ORIGIN OF ABIG SIX"
Jim Hart, Former Owner of Chicago Cubs, Is Responsible for Name
 Given christy Mathewson.

There have been plenty of reasons advanced for the name of "Bix Six" which has been tackled on to Christy Mathewson. The real reason is new.
 In the old days the National league consisted of two constantly warning factions known as the Big Three" and the Big Five" The St Louis club held the balance of power. and switched it's vote according. to which of the other owners it owed the most money. In New York one day there was 8 hot argument as to whether the Big Three" or the Big Ffve'' had done the most for baseball. Jim Hart, then owner of the Chicago club, snorted: 'a.
 "'Big Three and Big Ffve.'s he said angrily. Neither of them draws anyone to ball games-it's Blk Six out there."
Williams news., 1914-08-06
Sportinu Instinct Aroused,

The street-corner orator had gath cred around him a group of urchins. Why they listened so attdvtively he didn't understand; nor probably did they know themselves. Simply noth- ing doing. But the orator took full advantage of his opportunity and de- livered an improving lecture on the value of kindness to dumb animals At the end he sought for some illustra, tion to point the moral and adorn the tale. It was there at hand. Across the way walked a lady, leading two little dogs in leash. The one was black and the other white. Now" exclaimed the tub-thumper, after what I have said, supposing those two dear little dogs were to start fighting, what would be the first thing you would do?" No answer came at first; but one little arab turned to look at the dogs critically and thoughtfully. Well guv'nor," he answered, at last, T fink I'd ave tuppence on the little black 'uni"
Williams news., 1914-08-06

The medical officer of health for Manchester, England. presents evi. dence to show that the working life of the people of that city is shortened ten years by the acids in smoke and the carbon particles which invade the lungs. Surgeon J. W. Stoner, of the United States public health service, traces 8 connection between a smoky atmosphere and the drinking habits of the people. Women living in sun. less, gloomy homes. attired in som. Der clothes breathing a smoke-flled atmosphere, are prone to be irritable to scold and whip their children and to nag their husbands who flee to the saloon for solace and relief Surgeon Stoner is also of the opinion thai children reared in a depressing at mosphere are dull, apathetic and even criminally inclined. The smoke prob lem is still important.
Williams news., 1914-08-06
ITCHING SALT RHEuM

Oxford, Mont. My salt rheum started with little white pimples. When I scratched they would burn and itch and later on they would fill up, break and spread and get red all around. It came on my thigh. When the pimples broke, just enough fluid ran out to form scales. It seemed to enlarge the sores and they felt like saw-teeth when my clothing rubbed over them. I underwent a treatment for quite a while but got no relief. In fact got worse. was getting 30 that it troubled me very much, as it got so I hated to move my limb for fear to crack open the sores which covered my left limb from my hip to my ankle. The sores were from the size of pea to the size of a silver dollar.
 q got cake of Cuticura Soap and box of Cuticura Ointment. The very first treatment gave me ease and from then on with every treatment could see change. Four weeks from the time I started with the Cuticura Soap and Ointment was entirely well with out a scar." (Signed) F. L. Layton. Apr. .30, 1914.
 Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold throughout the world Sample of each free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post card "Cuticura, Dept L. Boston" ."-Adv.
Williams news., 1914-08-06
NOTES

Russell, Ford is more than hold1ng his own in the Federal league.
 Hal Chase is now a Buffed, and bets are now in order as to the length of time he'll stay there.
 The trip around the world has hurt Joe Benz so much that he has pitched only a no-hit and a one-hit game.
 Marty O'Toole, whom the Pirates bought from St. Paul for $22,50O a few years ago, will be turned loose.
 John McGraw of the Giants is said to be jealous of the success Charlie Herzog is making as manager of the Reds.
 Connie Mack's pitching staff is do- poets are having Q close fight for sec ond place.
 Grover Land, the beefy catcher of the Tip Tops, would be far more val uable if he could run as fast as the average backstop.
 After the Lincoln teams name was changed to the Tigers they recovered from long losing streak. The Ante lopes" was their Jonah.
 Where did the Feds get the $75,OOO they offered Walter Johnson to jump? Maybe 1t was raised by popular sub scription among American league bat ters.
 Failure of Lou Nordyke to cover first base on an inf1eld tap that should have been an out beat Pitcher Stall cop of Edmonton out of no-hit game against Regina in the Western Canada league. It was the only ball hit in tbe game that was not f1elded cleanly.
Williams news., 1914-08-06

mander, and we will rule the world!"
 'Hurrah for the queen! Hurrah for the queen of the air! Hurrah for Queen Rositta!"
 How sweet that sounded to the beau tiful woman! A tear glistened in her eye. She ran into their arms and kissed one after another. The last was Santos, and he was the least en- thusiastic of them all.
 Rositta, queen of the air!
 This was her election. When the enthusiasm had somewhat abated she gave them the oath of obedience, the oath that would be kept secret until the day of it's worldwide proclama- tion. They swore to be true. obedient and brave for the queen. And she swore to be faithful and true to her little army.
 We have only one man to fear, and that man Is Napoleon Edison. You all know him. Seemingly he has met with some misfortune. as he has disap- peared. When he returns we will fight him and win, and then the world Is oursi"
 That same day while this infamous thing was happening in Suemeg the American Eagle slowly descended to the roof of the Crystal Palace. It was dusk and no one noticed its arrival. The tall man who alighted from the machine seemed weak, but he fast ened the machine, then slowly found his way downstairs. After gentle tap on Astra's private door he entered.
 Mother and wife were there.
 Napoleon had returned at last
Williams news., 1914-08-06
WRONG BREAKFAST. Change Gave Rugged Health.

Many persons think that for strength, they must begin the day with breakfast of meat and other heavy foods. This Is a mistake as anyone can easily discover for him. self.
 A w. Va. carpenters experience may benefit others. He writes:
 T used to be a very heavy break. fast eater but finally indigestion caused me such distress, became afraid to eat anything.
 My wife suggested trial of Grape. Nuts and as had to eat something or starve, concluded to take her advice. She fixed me up dish and I remarked at the time that the Qual- ity was all right, but the quantity was too small wanted saucerful.
 "But she said small amount of Grape-Nuts went long way and that I must eat 1t according to directions. So I started in with Grape-Nuts and cream, two soft boiled eggs and some crisp toast for breakfast.
 "I cut out meats and a lot of othei stuff I had been used to eating all my life and was gratified to see that was getting better right along. ) concluded had struck the right thing and stuck to 1t. had not only been eating improper food, but too much.
 q was working at the carpenters trade at that time and thought that unless had hearty breakfast with plenty of meat, would play out be fore dinner. But after few days of my ',new breakfast" found could do more work, felt better in every way, and now am not bothered with indigestion"
 Name given by Postum Co.,, Battle Creek, Mich. Read 'The Road to We'll ville," in pkgs. There's a Reason"
 Ever read the above letterf A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of huma1 Interest.
Williams news., 1914-08-06
CHAPTER XXI.
The Valley of xIuh.

The Valley of Xiuh.
 The first raptures of the reunion were over. Words took the place of mute expressions of love. Napoleon began to tell his story:
 NO one knows of my return, ex- cept my men at Ciryne, and they will keep 1t to themselves. I did not use the graph, as I did not want certain people to know that was safe-the papers would get hold of it and by morning Europe would know" He smiled. They have tried to surprise us. and now we will surprise them" His eyes rested lovingly on the two women who were his nearest and dearest.
 ''It is exactly eight weeks today since I left Washington to continue my search for something that felt convinced nature had provided for a certain use; that is, to remove the electro-magnetism of cirynith. found it, thanks be to Providence. The dis covery nearly cost me my life. but I never was happier than the moment when my aerodromone was helplessly falling down. It is a wonder that I came out alive, but, aside from a few bruises, all isi we'll.
 T was circ1ing around an active vol cano and the wing of the Eagle was touched by the warm fluidj gushing up from geyser. The wings folded to- gether and the Eagle was helpless. turned the tail rudder to break it's fall, and thus escaped with my life. D
 A ci1 nrf "a two loving women, prayer of thanks to Him who had saved him to save America
 'I lost consciousness when the aero dromone struck the ground by being hurled into the bench. When opened my eyes it was night and was on a low bed. An ancient oil lamp was flickering on table at my head. tried to sit up, but could not My strength was gone; even my eyelids fell down, down, and I had a feeling that I was falling from great height. felt some one come near, and a mo- ment later I felt cooling bandage placed on my head by delft hands. lost consciousness again and do not know how long lay in stupor, but think 1t must have been at least eight days.
 "The first clear moment I had I found that was in the home of some rich Indian family. Later found that they were Aztecs-indeed, the direct descendants of the Incas. In the clear moments during my fever saw a very beautiful Aztec girl by my bed side nursing me. She was the daugh- ter of the high priest. to whose house I had been taken.
 Tt was five weeks before I recov- cred from the terrible fall. AS I regained my strength the old priest, named Xiluhama, assisted me to a porch-like structure that stood before the house, and beheld won- derful picture. A few hundred yards
Williams news., 1914-08-06

Marriage Causes False Fire Alarm. Seven minutes of blasts from the whistle of the Passaic Metalware com. pany, in honor of the marriage of the daughter of the superintendent, re. gently turned out five volunteer fire departments. The fog made the whis. tie audible in Rutherford, Nutley. Belleville, Garfield and Clifton and the aremen rushed to headquarters at the alarm.
 It took half an hour to determine where the whistling came from. The wedding which caused the commotion united Miss Sallie Karp, 217 Brooh avenue. Passaic, to Michael F. Der nan.-New York Mail.
Williams news., 1914-08-06
CLEVER WHITE sox PITCHER
Picked Up by comiskey from Fort Worth Team at Draft Prices, He
 Rapidly Developed Into Star.

Ewen Albert Russell, better known as Rebel Russell the left-handed pitch CT of the Chicago American league. was born on farm near Albany, Miss. on March 12, 1889. When a year old his family moved into Texas. He worked as farm helper until he was fifteen years of age, when he be- came teamster, which gave him a chance to play ball at odd times with independent teams. He was finally of fered a chance with the Bonham club of the Texas-O Oklahoma league early in 1912. His work was so good that he
Williams news., 1914-08-06
CHAPTER xx.-continued.


 What need have we of European commerce and troubles? The Ameri- can continent is ours, we love it and we can live on it. The Z-ray stations have been kept in order and we can easily cut ourselves off from those warning countries. We will not be the losers." So his address ran. He sat down amid tremendous applause.
 However, another orator arose and propounded opposite reasons for open ports and no determination was reached.
 Astra and her mother-in-law were sitting in the library at the Crystal Palace depressed and sad The uncer- sleepless nights.
 Thus they had lived, day after day. hopefully and fearfully.
 The life of the woman who had been the handspring of all their troubles was different The Princess Rositta had never been happier than now. The twenty-first aerodromone was finished, and she. like general, would drill her flying squadron per sonally.
 Rositta had acquired great skill in handling the aerodromone, and she could execute the capturing act very easily. She was loved by the whole crew, which was composed of men from noble families. t
 These men admired their leader, they were hypnotized by her charms and she handled them so that they were, as one man, ready to give their lives for her.
 After successful maneuver day Rositta gave the order to her men to gather in the large hall. The hall was the schoolroom where Santos taught them the art of aviation in theory.
 There were forty men in all-young, vigorous, brave and. bold. When Ro- sitta entered, followed by her hus- band, cheer rang out: "Hurrah for our princess!"
 She walked to the platform, and her clear voice rang through the hall:
 "Gentlemen!" The silence was in tense. T have called you together to explain the situation. The American continent has voluntarily taken from us Europeans, children of a different caste, different race, our most cher. ished traditions. There is not one among you who is not a nobleman You all know the situation and Flu ropes eyes rest on us. Europe is awaiting our action to restore the old order of things. We have the might! Think of these words: We have the might!' Therefore, we have the right! The aerodromone foulla is my owr property. Think this over and con sider!
 Is it right that I-that we-shoult obey orders that come from powerless rulers? That we, the gallant aeria fleet. should consider those who are held to the ground? That we who have the might should obey anyone else except the one we choose?
 Gentlemen, we were all born to bt rulers, or I would not have selected you as my aviators. Gentlemen! Yo, must select one of us for our com