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The day book., 1916-03-16

finished reading letters sent to the
board by women's clubs, small ward
organizations and school clubs. The
letter of the Chicago Federation,
with it's 100000 membership, had not
been read.
Trustee Mrs. VIM. F. Gallagher
arose and asked the secretary where
the letter of the Federation of Labor
was. He was about to admit some
thing when President Jacob Loeb did
a rescue stunt. He admitted that he
had taken it upon himself to order
the Federation of Labor letter sent
to committee, although it was di-
rected to the board.
Trustee Max Loeb, whose actions
in favor of organized labor have
caused Mayor Thompson to regret
that he appointed him, it is said, Of
fered a resolution that letters sent to
the board hereafter should be read
before that body.
These voted for his resolution:
Trustees Collins, Max Loeb, Lpsky
and Gallagher.
And these decided that it was very
good to slight the biggest civic or
ganizatiOn in the city:
Trustees Otis, VosbTink, Jacob
Loeb, Ffrench, Piggott, Peterson,
HUehl, Thornton, Sethness, Kruet-
gen and Eckhart.
ALL THEY HAVE TO DO NOW is
CATCH JEAN CRoNES
Jean Crones, who recently put his
thumb to his nose and derisively wig
gled his fingers at ChicagO's police
force, is about to be indicted on four,
charges by the grand jury.
Some daN CEnnns NAV houn hnd-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-12

Now they say I'm worth $4,000 a
year to any baseball team, yet with
out plenty OF iron In my blood
wouldn't be worth five cents. NuS-
atod Iron supplies that stay there
strength and vim that makes men
OF mark ana women Of power Con
tinulnR. Dr. Snuer said MIR. Cohb's
case Ia only one Of hundreds which
could cite from my own personal
experience which proves conclu-
slvcly the astonishing power OF
nuxnted iron to restore strength and
vitality. even in most complicated
chronic conditions"
Not long ago man came 10 me
who was nearly hair century old
and asked me TO give him prelim.
inaryN exnmina for life insur-
anCc. I was astonished to find him
with the blood pressure OF hoy Of
20 and as fun OF vigor, vim and
vitality as a young man. In fact. a
young man no really was. notwith-
sta ndiug his age The secret he
said was taking iron--nuxated iron
had filled him with renewed life.
Al 30 he was In bad health. at 60
he was careworn and nearly all IN.
Now AZ so miracle OF vitality and
his face heaming with the buoyancy
Of youth. "A | have said hundred
times over. Iron IL the greatest of
all strength builders. II people
would only throw away patent med
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-12
American Labor Wants No "Sioce" Act

IN HE railroad brotherhoods, and all other labor orgauiza
tons oppose and will fight to the bitter end any egis
ation patterned after the Canadian industrial disputes act
The Canadian industrial disputes act provides that en-.
ployes not quit work pending official investigation and
the publication OF hndngsall OF which may be indefinitely
delayed.
The Canadian act is foreign to every principle OF
American life and government King George himself is
IL provides Tor compulsory during indefinite period
Compulsory service nothing but involuntary seitude and
involuntary servude is nothing but slavery matter how
may be disguised by fine legal phrases Slavery uneon-
in the United States and all the congresses and all
the make il otherwise
The Canadian by prohibiting strikes for any period
whatever gives the employer prepare 90 hire strike
breakers and gunner and lay in supplies II has all the
effects OF injunction IN aggravated form.
The Canadian works TO any union or body OF
unoreanized workers who forced submit IL IL
Injuries the weaker and helpless employees than II
does the strong unions II would forever prevent the or
ganizaton OF railroad workers who strong
unions. 1t would cripple those which now strong
The Canadian act is gun placed at the heads OF the
workers by the government with the employers finger on
the trigger
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IndoorLife MakesFa
TVy or. Or kOUErS To KEEP
WEIGHT DOWN. on TO uE-
DtGE stptnIGIOus


People who are confined within
doors and who are deprived Of fresh.
invigorating air and exercise must
take precaation TO guard against
Over-stoutncgH. az fat required by
indoor life IL unhealthy and danger
TO the vital organs Of the body. Lack
OF exercise IN the fresh air ~ said TO
weaken tho oxygen carrying power
of the blood 30 that a. Is unable TO
produce strong muscles and vitality.
and the formation OF unsightiy and
unhealthy fat Is the result.
II you are IS or 20 pounds above
normal weight you are daily draw
Ing on your reserve strength and are
constantly lowering your vitality by
carrying this excess burden. ANY
persons who are satisfied in their
own minds that they are too stout
are advised to go TO f,artell Drug Co
or a good druggist and get n box OF
oil OF korein capsules, and take one
after each meal and one Just before
retiring at night.
Even n few days treatment has
been reported TO show q noticeable
reduction IN weight. improved dlRes-
tion and return Of the old energy.
footsteps become lighter ana the
skin less flabby IN appearance as
superfluous fat disappears
OIL OF korein IL inexpensive. can
not injure, and helps the digestion
Any person who wants to reduce ib
or 20 pounds IL advised TO give this
treatment n trial.
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'.;Si,::,:,,.,;;,,:i. !.

Continued from Our Last issue)
~ CTAVIA was returning IN ma.
l iestio silence toward the win
~ dow when she suddenly
stopped and faced him,
What IL your name7"
Ethan"
ETHAN WHAT"
Ethan Ioyejoy."
After a Drief promenade along
the Daronial Hall she had rccov'
cred her equanimity, Pausing be
fore a portrait she said. merely as
further proof OF being the gar
dcners daughter. aud not easily
offended
lyon might pu, that old general
In II he were no, so modern He
must have been great tighter,
Judging from his medals"
They stand for nothing"
They stand for distinguished
service. for battles and victory"
"oh. not n Bit No more than
II SO many tin whistles wers hung
across his front
They arc purely reward for
good luck IN being born OF influ-
entail parents"
She moved away few steps, and
stood facing him. What Is your
mission In life. Mr.. ieNeioy 2
Crushing rcyrrcncoG Destroying
Innocent beliefs
WHY. no. that "a not NY mis-.
Slon. My real mission In !lfe. as
a caterpillar. IL rescuing lovely
woman from the clutches Of De
lusi1a."
Then came silence. interrupted
by the draughtsmnn. who began. 1T
n sudden. 10 whistle. then 10 sing
Stopping IN the middle of a note.
ms suddenly m he had begun. he
exclaimed
THERE I've got II this tlme'"
Jumping down from his perch he
exclaimed Get up there your
self"
Somewhat 10 her own surprise,
Oc.ayla put hand In one OF his.
then found herself standing upon
the high stool. surveying the west.
efn elevation OF the restored castle.
Why. yes. one does gc, the
whole effect. !, is really impress.
stve."
And now she realized moro fully
the importance % the undertaking,
this rebuilding OF walls and towers
and terraces She also realized. for
the first time. that all these res
torations. on such n scale. implied
an expenditure OF money that
neither her father nor grandfather
could afford. For. while the Drum.
worth revenues were prine.ly, SO
also was the Drumworth cost OF
living. SO also were the Drumworth
debts. And IN the stately struggle
between the present Earl and his
expenses the Earl was not always
tho victor.
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niiruu:;nniii
A Novel
A Week
BY
John A. Mitchell
Copyright 1911
rs John A Mitchell
E.H.uu.s::HE

American
Are you an American"
mo. I am mostly Chinese and
Hottentot"
Gently. also. she replied:
Il might have guessed IL from
some OF the opinions you have er'
pressed. But you are very clever
person
DO you really think so?"
no"
The drauRhtsman. going on with
his work, began 10 whistle. gently.
n SLOW and dlrge.like cir. This
lasted but moment You must
remember" he said. that even II J
do seem clever 10 you
Bat YOU do not"
lit IL only By contrast. A dull
American might appear 10 an Eng
ish person exceedingly bright.
II might repeat a rude remark
made b. an ill-mannered Ameri.
can" said he. This Yankee ad-
mitted that there " about as much
resemblance between the women OF
the two countries as between
peaches and potatoes"
Octayls Strengthened up In hot
anger. For the briefest moment
she looked into the familiar gray
eyes and she felt-mingling with
her indignatioD--a certain pleasure
In the discovery that the owner OF
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CHAPTER "

The smile was Ntewarm with
which Octavla returned Ethan Love
Joys friendly good morning" AZ
she entered the Old Hall on the
following day
ignoring Baseborn, OciRyia ap
preached the drawings. Whereapon
tho architect took little bunch OF
Johnny Jump-ups from "a tumbler OF
water that stood on his table I'm
folding clean handkerchief he
wiped the stems OF the flowers.
then. with eeremonlous bow. pre-
scented them.
"W1ll the goddess OF flowers nc.
cept this offering from an ordinary
morthl7'
She took II. and Acknowledged
the gift with a plcasantcr smile
than was In her mornings program.
After the usual inspection OF hts
work. she tossed upon bis drawing
the little photograph Of herself
Your prophecy was correct. am
ashamed OF the manner in which !
acquired the picture"
He picked II up and held II to
ward her. 4 also am ashamed OF
not giving Il to you when you asked
for H. Please take II"
For an instant she hesitated
Then she took the picture, thanked
him briefly. and moved away to
ward her usual seat in the window
On the seat beside her lay q
poke, kodak OF peculiar fashion
She took II up and examined IL
What nice little camera
never saw one Just like H."
Yea. II f. very convenient II
came from the United States"
Impossible"
why impossible
because II is 80 well made"
You mean--they never dc
things well In America"
That IN what ! meant"
Are Americans so bad an that
They certainly have achieved
that reputation. poor things, Per
sonaily, have met few specimens
But ! have found them crude. ill
bred. self satisfied and hldeousiy
commercial Nobody seems to re
spect them
Slowly. In n constrained voice.
and without looking up from his
work. Ethan began:
IA | myself am"
Yes. 81 course. you are aware
Of all that Hut while those
Yankees are personally offensive.
unreliable. tricky. as,onishingiy
smart and without business honor
they do try hard. understand.
poor things. TO make up in extrava.
Fance what hey lack in good breed.
Ing
And you may think II impo..
Hible. but Yankee women are even
more vulgar than the men"
without looking up he inquired
gently:
How did you know | WAS an
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CHAPTER III.
Baseborr

Entering her own garden. Octavia
sat upon a bench and did some
thinking.
Why should her father make q
secret o, this architect and his
work. And who OF her family 70
rich as to undertake these prodIgal
rcstorationsT And. above all. why
should her father conceal from his
own daughter. from the soie heir
OF the castle itself. such a supreme.
~ important-almost publlc-un.
dertaking7
That day. however. brought no
chance for enlightenment. On the
following morning. she AGAIN wend.
ed her way toward the Baronlal
Hall.
The architect had companion
this morning. and as this compan.
lon advanced 10 greet Octavia she
uttered an exclamation II vak not
a cry Of Joy or admiration.
Good morning Don't mind him
He isn't half 20 bad as he looks"
Moving around the dog In a
tcfBlfifties 10 ANOid any pHsHinlT
contact. octnyia stood before the
drawings.
After brief silence. broken by
a sigh from Ociavia. Lovejoy looked
up. II hope you are not tired OF
life this morning"
Il am
What, Already"
My age Is not measured by
years
The words we're uttered In n tone
Of mingled annoyance and despair.
The drauEhtsman raised his eye
brows. whistled. then went on with
his work. III this Is your condition
at twenty. what an inspiriting old
thing you will be at fifty. Your
husband win seek the refrigerator
for warmth
There will be no husband. ]
shall never marry"
Ethan Loveioy looked down at
the dog. "Cld man. did you ever
hear such twaddle7" Then. after
rubbing out line and redrawing
n. You may not suspect II. hut
the man who marries you will be
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those eyes was also angry and was
controlling himself With a mighty
effort
Prompted by this knowledge and
By a keen desire 10 accomplish her
purpose. she tossed the Johnny
jump.ups thru the open window.
saying.
40 not pick any more Of those
flowers The owner OF the castle
might object"
She read in bis eyes that she had
succeeded. His lips frightened.
Raising a hand under HIS blouse he
took from some inner pocket a
shilling; and he tossed IL out the
window thru which his flowers had
just departed.
That" he said. rs your gift 10
me. II should follow mine 10 you.
You paid me-" he added. the
regular fare the other day for row
Ing you across the ferry. and yon
gave RE an extra sixpence for my
self. That was the shilling"
She turned about and regarded
him with new expression.
Then you knew"
Yes. | knew. And have known
all along that you are not the gar
dener's daughter"
This reply kindled in octayla a
more serious indignation.
with the shame OF being 80 easily
trIcked, came modification at the
undignified role she had been play
ing in this mans eyes. All the
pride in her nature suddenly re.
volted.
Then down the hall and out thru
the doorway she passed, head erect
and without haste.
CONTINUED In Our Next Issue)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-12
The Little White Hearse
TT WAS little white hearsc and in it little white

TT WAS little white hearse and in it little white
= caskct.
Following in sorrowing group the hearse was driven
from the little white home. the parents and the
brothers and sisters Of the little white hcarses burden
Sobbng the father broke down. and the mother had TO
clutch his arm steady huhe appeared the Drawer OF
the
"And think that the last thing said TO her was,
You're naughty girl the father said between his sobs
There there Harry, Jessie doesn't remember that; she
the red tamoIhante you bought her the night
before" said the brave little wife.
Il hope SOL hope sor' said Harry
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-12
tPAID ADVERTISEMENT
Landon High Man
SAYS KELLOGG

Candidate for Congress, J. Y c. Kellogg issues the
following open letter to the public:
Seattle. Wash. September H. 1916
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
In the Seattle Star Of Monday September H. Iohn
+. Balaine Candidate for Congress in the Republican
Primaries, carried large advertisement concerning his
candidacy in which he stated that few days ago
test poll taken in Birds Cafeteria in the Lumber
Exchange Building, in which 500 ballots were cast and
that in this poll he, Baainc led. having p votes
than the highest candidate said highest can
didate being what said Ballaine termed "a standpat"
This statement contained III Mr.. Baaines advertise
ment is false. Only poll has been taken in Birds
Cafeteria and that poll took. The counted
in my office Dan Landon first having votes
than any other candidate and considerably more than
John T.. Ballainc. Shortly after took this ballot Mr.
Balainc teephoned me to get particulars concerning
il. He stated that he had heard that he was first |
replied that this the case and that he was
not first
make this statement a matter OF fairness because
believe the public should know the truth
Very truly,
]. Y {. KELLOGG.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-12
Hopes Women Will
Adopt This Habit
As Well As Men
Glass Of hot water each morn
Ing helps W look and feel
clean, sweet, fresh.

Happy, bright. alert-vigorous
and yivacious-a good. clear skin
a natural. ROSY complexion and
freedom from Illness are assured
only by clean. healthy blood. II
only every woman and likewise ev.
cry man could realize the wonders
OF the morning inside bath. what a
gratifying change would take place.
Instead OF the thousands OF sick
~. anaemic-looking men. women
and girls with pasty or muddy
compilations; instead OF the multi
tudes OF nerve wrecks" run
downs" brain Tags" and pessi-
mists, we should see virile, OPP
timistic throng OF rosy-cheeked
people everywhere.
An inside bath is had by drink.
ing, each morning before break.
fast, glass of real hot water with
a teaspoonful OF limestone phos-
plate In II to wash from the stom-
ach, liver, kidneys and ten yards
Of bowels the previous days indl-
gestible waste, sour lamentations
and polsons. thus cleansing. sweet.
ening and freshening the entire all
mentary canal before putting more
food into the stomach.
Those subject to sick headache,
billousness, nasty breath. rheuma-
tlsm, colds; and particularly those
who have pallId, sallow com
plexion and who are constipated
very often, are urged TO obtain a
quarter pound OF limestone phos-
phate at the drug store, which viii
cost but a trifle. but IL sufficient
10 demonstrate the quick and re.
markabIe change in both health and
appearance awaiting those who
practice internal sanitation. We
must remember that inside clean.
illness Is more important than out
aide, because the skin does not alb.
aorb impurities 10 contaminate the
blood. while the pores In the thirty
feet Of bowels do.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-12
COUNCIL TO SETTLE
PHONE FRANCHISE

Council Monday adopted the rec.
ommendation Of the franchise com.
mittee. instructlng Corporation
Counsel Caldwell 10 proceed with
litigation to determine the status
OF the Independent telephone fran.
chise. The city was stopped from
taking down the company's poles
according to franchise forfeiture
clauses. by a federal Injunction
some time ago. The action will be
against the Sunset Telephone com
pany, which absorbed the Indepen.
dent.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-12

NOTE .-Nuxated Iron. recommended
above by pr. ssuer. Is no, patent med
icinc nor secret remedy but one which
Ia well-known 60 druggists and whose
iron constituents are widely prescribed
by eminent physicians everywhere. Tn.
like the older inorganic iron products. "a
IL easily asaimiiated, does not inlure the
teeth make them black. nor upset the
stomach. on tho contrary. Il IL most
potent remedy in nearly all forms Of In.
digestion rs well as Tor nervous run
down conditions. The manufactures.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-12

Greasy salves and ointmcnta
should not be applied II good clear
skin is wanted From any druggist
for 25c or 81 90 for extra inrRc size
get . bottle OF zeno when applied
M directed, n effectively removes
eczema. quickly stops itching and
heals skin troubles. also sores.
burns wounds and chatting. n pen
etratcH. elennses and EantheH Zatnn
is dependable and inexpensive. TRY
~. as We believe nothing YOU have
ever used II Hs effective and salts
flying.
Zemo. Cleveland.
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new and purely commercial coun-
try where the people were. of neces.
aiiy. initiative In social matters and
backward In intellectual develop
ment. yet happy and selfsatisfied.
And IN 10 doing he innoccntly fur.
nishod Lady Oetayln with ammuni.
ton for her attack upon the Yankee
invader.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-12
Just a Money Matter

n HER upl The Pacific Mail Co right out and
~ tells the truth put the American flag back back on
the Pacific ocean freight high When
this war prosperity ends. will take the American flag
eli the Pacific
There's sentiment in business, is familiar saying.
The OF the American flag IS merely
matter dollars and in somebody's private pocket
Tell why the people should periodically worry
because their flag isn't particular ocean,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-12
AGITAT0RS CHASED

EVERETT. Sept. t2.-Five more
agitators we're arrested, and later
run out Of town. by the citizens
committee and the police here.
when the yattempted to speak on
the streets here last night. The
sheriff, police and a number OF cit.
liens have combined to keep speak.
ers from the streets They are not
prohibited from speaking in the city
park, however.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-12
EVEN TIE ANIMALS

In a shop recently vell-known
actress, who Is noted for her per
ennial youth. asked for a travelling
Dag Of alligator skin. The shop
Keeper. who had none OF tina, par
iicuiar sort. brought out instead
some OF smooth leather.
And you tell me this IL alligator
skim" objected the actress. Why,
where are all its wrinkles
"Ah. madam" replied the willy
dealer. who knew his customer.
wrinkles are out OF vogue. The
correct alligator bag IS made from
the skin of an alligator that has
been massaged."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-12
WILSON TO CARRY
INDIANA, NE SAYS

NEW YORK. Sept. IA sweep.
ing democratic victory in Indiana Is
predicted by United States Senator
Thomas Taggari
President Wilson aud the demo
cratic ticket will carry Indiana by
so. GOO, the senator told Chairman
Mccormick OF the democratic ma
tional committee.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-12
4N0T11NGN SERIOUS e

But vouldn't Il be proper TO
pave II first"
"Of course: though, you would
understand that. Then. after Il II
paved and a drain put in. well have
II repaved
"All In readiness TO be dug up
again FOR the gaspipe7 ! see you
understand the principles OF munic.
Ipal economy. And after We have
had II repaved for the second time,
then what
We'll. then II will be ready for
widening There's nothing ad.
mire so much az system In the care
and improvement; OF our roadvays."
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after meals for two weeks. Then
test your strength again and see
for yourself how much YOU have
gained. have seen dozens OF
nervous. run down people who were
ailing all tho while double their
strength and endurance ana entirely
get rid OF all symptoms OF dyspep-
STA, liver and other troubles IN from
ten to fourteen days time simply hy
taking iron m the proper form. And
this after they had In some cases
heen doctoring Tor months without
obtaining any benefit. But don't
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-12
RACE SUICIDE

She was years old and besides
her husband. she Is survived by
four children.-Union Hill. n. j..
Hudson Dispatch.
Among the squad OF policemen
who were being examined on am.
bulance work was one TO whom
the doctor put the following ques-
tons:
Doctor-What would you do 10
man who had a cut on the fore.
arm?
Shure. sorr, Id battle
II with warm. soft water.
Doctor-What 70 you mean BY
soft water?
Policeman-Ochl Just soft wa.
ter. sorr, wet water.
Doctor-And what IS hard wa.
teri
Pollceman-Ice, sorr.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-12

take the old forms of reduced iron
simply to save few cents. You
must take iron In form that can
be easily absorbed and assimilated
like nuNeted iron II YOU want IL to
do YOU any good. otherwise IL may
prove worse than useless.
Many an athlete or prize fighter
has won the day simply because he
knew the secret OF great strength
and endurance and filled his blood
with iron before he went into the
affraN, while many another has
gone to inglorious defeat simply for
the lack Of iron.--E Sauer. NJ. d.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-12

have such great confidence in Nuxated
Iron that they offer to forfeit si0o %
to any charitable Institution II they can
not take any man or woman under 90
who lacks Iron and increase their
strength zoe per cent or over in four
weeks time provided they have no So
rious organic trouble. They also offer
10 refund your money " Il does not al
least double your strength and endurance
In ten DAYS uQie, 10 Is dispensed in this
city by owl Drug 90. Barten DRUG Co
swifts Pharmacy and all good druggists.
Advertisement.
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soed batter
quick 10 sNins
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