The Seattle Star Newspaper, August 20, 1908, Page 4

a : _ THE SEATTLE STAR STAR PUBLISHING CO. __ 1907-1908 Seventh Ave. EVERY AFTERNOON EXCEPT GUNDRY: Main 1080. PHONES = These are exchanges, and connect with all de 4 partmente-—aek fer department or name of person yeu want. BALLARD STAR AGENCY — 6409 Hatierd EVERETT STAR AGENCT—iHerrett Bros, Bunest, Maliard 208 Ay. funent 1008 i copy, stn conte per week, oF twenty five per month Der foe warrior, “Ne Wee copies the Posteffice ai Beatle, Washington, as second-class matter One cont Hivered by mal wubsoription © arrives, If taken from ow o tia, Ao Cie you mise tt. Tn this way we cam be and it le the wer HAPPINESS AND ITS SHADOWS contain of givtag Our sumsertbers « perfect serrtoe The great purpose of life is happiness—at least the near est approach to it that is possible It is for happiness that we toil, aspire, cultivate ourselves, love, marry, accumulate property and perform all the whole some duties of life Yes, too, it is for happiness that we loaf, cheat, lie, steal and commit all sins and crimes There is no other ultimate aim known to the human mind than happiness Our conception of happiness determines our lives There is the true happiness, the substance, and the false happiness, its shadow The one lures us upward, through noble endeavors. The other is a mocking will o the wisp that leads us into morasses of disappointment . . . Are you getting the genuine article, or a spurious imita tion? There is this to be remembered not cost anywhere near as much as the false variety. Perhaps the only one really to be envied, and yet the one least envied, is the one whose ideals are humblest and best fit into the heart For true happiness consists not in the multiplication of material wants, but in the simplification of them There is likely to be more of it in a simple wayside flower than in a conservatory filled with exotics; more of it in the Genuine happiness does song of the wild bird than in the braying of brass bands; more of it in the workingman’s bow! of bread and milk than in the} sumptuous spread designed for the perverted palate of the rich more of it in the tremulous “I like you” of a modest youth or maiden than in the dramatic “I adore thee!” of a dissembling| world | . . . True happiness lies not in what the cyes may see, the ears) may hear, the palate taste and the hands hold, but in the sou! | that senses these things. And he who thinks he must toot the big brass horn or beat the bass drum in order to be happy will find the whole show of | life a delusion and a disappointment “IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN WORSE”! A pretty little story, pregnant with suggestion, is that told| about Norman E. Mack, chairman of the Democratic National Committee. When the present Democratic chairman received a telegram announcing the burning of his big newspaper plant, he smiled with relief, for he had feared that the yellow envelope contained news of the death of a sick child The thought that “it might have been worse” has carried all of us through grave troubles and would carry us serenely through all the petty worries of every day, if we would but let it. “It might have been worse” is a consoling reflection which will apply in any crisis, however serious. For no single event | can represent all the possible elements of disaster. Nothing ever happened to anybody in this world which might not have been worse. Death, indeed, seems to exact all; but it does not; and the deepest griefs are so deadening to the senses that they bring their own balm. If we had no troubles but the great and real ones, this world would be a happy dwelling place It is the little worries—that might so easily be actually worse-—which, if we permit them to survive from yesterday and anticipate them for tomorrow, enlarging them through the lenses of imagination and fear, cat out the heart of hope and sicken us unto despair. Anyway, troubles are like ghosts—they are awfully terrify ing at a little distance, but when you come bravely to lay your hands on them there's nothing there It sounds paradoxical, but it is true, that the real troubles are unreal, and it is only the worries that have no reality which are real. The first strengthen and develop us; the last depress and kill. For the universe operates under fixed laws so immutable that there can be no accident, no disaster, nor actual cause for worry, except as the mind admits it “It might have been worse” is a good thought with which to smile them all away. —_—_—_—_——. Along with their discussion of an ordinance providing a fine for voters who fail to register, the city counctl would do well to see to It that every voter is given « fair opportunity to register at the city hall The announced plan of confining registration to the regular office hours, if carried out, means the practical disfranchisement of many workingmen who cannot get away from work and reach the city hail in time to register, withont laying off, which they cannot afford to do. For two weeks at least, there should be an evening ubift at the city hall to take care of those who cannot register during office hours Governor Johnson's failure to secure the democratic nomination for president has in nowise decreased the admiration of the Minnesota for him as shown by the remarkable e4 him at the democratic state con ve people demonstration ac on, in Minneapolis yew when he was renominated for @¢ hor, against his own protest 64 minutes after his name was ented, the convention was in an up roar, Which goes to emphasize the fact that Johnson is the biggest man but one in th ocratic party Se Last week it was the Eagles, Thix week it ia the elephants and though most of us are past the stage of carrying water or legitimate ex there are oth uses for attending a circus STOP THE RENT We can sell Homes, Cottages Payments just like rent T. P. FAY CO., INC., Mehihern Bldg. you Beautiful Arnold Vibrator Co. 340 Arcade Annex IDEAL MOTHERS ACCORDING TO SMALL BOY---NO. 4 SS RAAQHy Henry, we've decided that it was only natural for you to go fishing after we told you not to, and that it was a mean, contemptible thing to whip you and send you to bed supperiess, So I've t you up @ nice supper and if you'll onty forgive us I'll let you go Nahing amy time you want to hereafter.” IF THE WICKLEBRIDGES WERE IN WHITE HOUSE BY F. W. SCHAEFER. a * began Mrs, Wicklebridge, but bbe pep- “Now, if you were pery spouse broke fn f There you go again, pipe dreaming on what we'd do Mf 1 wore elected president’ Ry ginger, { couldn't be elected dog catdhoryand you know it.” “ | was going to do nothing of the kind, Mr. Wieklebridige;” the asserted, coloring | was going to say that if you Were y of the mame of father, you would buy your eldest daughte that new red parasol she wants Pine president you'd make, 49 wore, denying your children ratment Yes, I suppose you'd have me on the hip if white house.” growled Wicklebrides. Then, if Ta tapped for a pearl necklace for Hurydice or a Shetta Chesterfield, you'd baw! me out ali over Washington.” . ‘eerot How, I sak? ith interviews. You'd have the newsbors ory: ie: “Allege He's Tightwad! Pregident’s Panill “Nooo, indeed, Mr. Wicklebridge,” she said, with « @iake of | her head. “I have taken notice of such things, and know Wat it | is not etiquette for the first lady of the land to be quoted.” “Well, you'd get it to ‘em just the same. There'd be some in spired tips handed out, ali right. Executive Keonomy! Time Lock on the White Howse Refrigerator! Young Wicklebridges Begging | Handouts in Lafayette Square!’ ” | At any rate, Cleero, it would not be more than you deserve “That is the last straw inevere. Oh, the result would be soon manifest. “Broken by Calurony. Raseleas Attacks on Prost by Own Household, Wife, Confronted by Pasteffice Inapectors, Ad- mits Her Handwriting” How now, wonaaT” But In spite of the elaborate vistons be Wad smoked up, Wicklebridge had to cough up for that red parasol SOCIAL EXCLUSIVENESS Mr Lady—-What's the matter, litle girlie? © children? The Chfld—No'm; not when I got candy PIANOS I TALKING MACHINES RECORDS JonunC.WAiine Co Don't you e qrounds — Theay only or AL ROND & ALTY ©0., 1009 Americas thank Tultitiog, VIC TOR Do you go a mouth without dinner, then feast? Every day without a Victor is a loss you can never make good Come today and learn about our easy-pay- ment plan Payments as low as $1.00 down, $1.00 por week. Sherman,Clay &Co 1406 Becond Ave. THE SEATTLE STARLLTHURSDAY, AUGUST 20, A Word From Josh Wise. “Th man w wisely saves | The Amateur Gardener. “You, sir; 1 must take @ trip China.” to go to slobet” 1 want to aoe If the needa I pla od have co up.” the other aside of t Mysteries. out of your big railway deal?” tin Stax my credit ao that | cam get stilt f ther fa debt.” to be toldthe looks young —Puck Rr Off the Line. The A What did you thi below the weir? The Sketch. No Social Standing. “What do you think, Mari claimed the steel magnate. MOSTA Some Poetry “Six days shalt thou labor, a do all thy work.”—Bx. ex 9, “ee Present day athictes consider 600 this week's Life. baths almost as beneficial to t [muscles as massaging . Now if somebody invents a © yourhatrathome safety sctaso the barber shop will wear crepe ** it hae been estimated that leas to rid exertion is miles on a bicycle three miles necessary ew 9 lyou have the bandage around your lyouhave the bandage around your j head’ Reggie Puck A thought struck “*#e Official statistics show decrease in num | Flies are more sex Burepe go it is said to Canada in first half of this) Bat with same pe- of 73,000, or 43 per cent * of immigrants from pared as ¢ riod last F. L. K. Hob son Automoblie Co. says | days | “Pa, what is the meaning of consistency” asked Freddy | “Inconsistency, my son,” claimed pa, “means a man w land kicks the dog for barking | otabt . Anarchy is a to Memphis physician. anarohiatic ide inease, accordt He fin conclusive ©¢ COLORADO IN DRYDOCK. The crutser Colorado te |drydock being repaired steamers leave Pier 2, foot of Yes ler Way, eleven times dally for t | Navy Yard. Round trip, 60. MEEK TRUNK 4 BAG Co, 819 Firet Ave. Join the Autopiano Club $100.00 TO $150.00 ON YOUR AUTOPIANO, including free use of our etrew i ibrary, Speectal prices riven for a few days on hand Autopianos. Some $250.00 with free use fe brary. V contest will ing will by Bee a of the stew in be Kohler 1318 Ge Weber Piano Deaters. mm” ash payments. & Chase cond Ave,, Seattle, Wash. STAR D BY JOSH spends his time “Why tn the world do you want “Do you expeet to make money “Not'exactly,” answered Mr. Das-| “My purpose te to expend A man 1s a6 014 as he ls pleased | of that twelve-pounder I took just) it was no a bad ! ye should ha’ seen frae the tourteenth tee! Ouring & linen shower the rain ;dence of insanit comes down in shoots. jmit all anarchists as dangerous WATCH FO! “ee lunatics, thus making them harm. Remember, we hold a general Leather Sale every 60 days, Ty The supreme excellence in all leas. offerings, therefore, are not old or shop-worn, but are act things is simplicity —Longtellow sande ee Ines from stocks which were new and complete a couple 8 me. duke of er Jack /as the “moral” winner of the Mara- ito bust neas in prosperous because farme: are buying chug wagons. The farm jer ts the boy with the roll these|“The day is cold, and dark, and ox growts all day and then goes home Pest UST | ovraunst oF everett tae) lk WORE A BEARD. WAT 1 YOU WOULD 4 PRIND Wing WITH SORE THROAT unTy, NOW, | REALLY Béiseve CROW A BEARD, avp —.... | 4 writes that he ts on! his wedding trip and hia wife is « | paragon” A Paragon?’ echoed his wife. “Dear me! 1 can't recall the n of Paragon tn the social regleter. | You must look her up at once, Jobe, | and soe if Reginald han disgraced himeolf by marrying into an infe rior family.” ot ho Mean Insinuation. “Here la @ book of love poems,” anid the leading lady, “I have kept | them under my pillow for seven moons.” it.” | “How thoughtfal!” laughed the | low comedian “Thoughtful” “You; you know they say all poet to ry ttproves with age.” The Piain People. Ae Are thiey keen for politics’? / They are——nix! Ot! Do they dread a party split? | They do—nit! | When the leaders ay they've got \To chip in the campaign pot, | Are they johnnyonthespot? They are—not! on comes election day, Why, then, they 1o the ballot scrolls At the polis, | And there take the time to snatch | Off the halo from the thatch | Of the neargreat with dispatch nk | And @ seratoh ire | Bate why |‘ Huntle t gg ge segsy They've no time to whoop and holler While they chase the honest dollar, And they wear the party collar Somewhat less Wee While it seems they're going slow they're On to al! the tales of woe there Are in polities, and know their Business DOWN-TOWN STORE ===") 1013-1015 FIRST AVENUE UP-TOWN STORE PIKE ST. WESTLAKE AVE, te ~ irre TOME BIG SAVINGS FOR MEN N y 7 HIN At the Quaker Stores Friday and Saturday. All Goods, pri- marily FOR MEN will be sold during these two ma from regular prices of ¥ TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT. Put 26 of every dollar back into YOUR OWN ®OCKer, charge for burning initials upon any piece purchased ip thi: These extra special values are for customers only — NONE DEALERS. Among the leaders will be the following: MEN'S SUIT CASES, GRIP TAGS, WALLETS, BILL BOOKS, MON ad would com- “De you consider that Louise falls in love easily?” “Well, as « rule she succumbs | after about a hundred dollars worth of theatre tickets.”—Best joke tp! ago Think what it means to get a discount of 2% per cent g00ds 45 staple and durable as are offered this week at the Stores. For instance, these ARROWHEAD FOBS—Leather belt, nickeled buckle, metal ar- rowhead, with swastika 15 emblem; spectal c COIN POKES—Sheepskin, extra deep and with strong tape strings. Regular 2c ™19¢ ues, for see BILL BOOK S— Pressed red leather, telescope style; $2.00 value, leas . fou $1 50 | COIN POKI he “* | There are 32,000 blind persons in Great Britas . .| Number of domestic money orders) liawued in 1907 was 62,530,408. ee “-* The trouble with a jealous woman 15 | im that she can't keep the iid on. eee ) makes Tommy Burns and Bill Squires are matched for a third encounter Aug. 24, at Staney. Australia oe Thos. Greenhill, surgeon to the Norfolk, was the thirty. child by one father and ateth mother . ree this eves. FoF many as ever encumber The bald man’s head .-* in England they refer to Derondo @zseas | thon, and Hayes as the “technical” inner. The exhibit of mer- — chandise now to be seenin the McCarthy windows is astonishing tosay theleast. Prices are simply ridicu- lous. The big store is positively going out of business, and judging by the way the goods are — now marked down there will be no difficulty in com- pletely closing out the stock in the short time yet remaining before the store Don’t miss dreary ; iM rains, and weary, | The vine stilt clings to the mold ering wall, ‘ho | But at every gust the dead leaves fall, And the day is dark and dreary, ie ae the wind is never) = M as Li an atl Short: Yes, I believe some for- tune-tetiers are on the level. Not! jong ago one agreed to tell me something about my future for a dollar, Long: Well? I gave her the money and she! told me the time would come when | I would wish | had my dollar back.” | Chicago N ne ds vi i ce he he “| ‘open an account with ws and pay a little down and @ little at a time for saying “siecied trom finally closes. our splendid Fall Show- | . : ing of “Bradbury System” 1 a view of the windows. Men's Clothes ready for-service on the market charges the finest Clothes No extra attached the opening of an account no red tape-—no embar assing of any kind Modern Credit Plan is ALL convenience. Sale Starts Saturday Morning, at 9:30 SUTCLIFFE BAXTER RECEIVER FOR THE-—-- features our Eastern Outfitting Company Ine, 1332-34 209 Second Av. Union St. = = Seattio's Reliable Credit DOWNING, HOPKINS & RYER, Inc. ouse.” ani “. Wires 04. 505-308 Marsine, ® awska 28 — Moth Phones |