The Seattle Star Newspaper, December 23, 1909, Page 6

Member of the United Press, Pub- Mabe GQnity by The Star Publish- tag Oo, Swed: Let’s Pity Poor Taft ' Just a moment, please, while we stop to pity poor Wil iam H. Taft. What a shame it Is! nothing but peace and harmony and banquets Poor, big, fat, jolly ‘Taft, who wants and golf and auto rides. See what's happened to him as a harmonizer. He's got to go to work Worse yet, the work consists of listening to that Pinchot Ballinger controversy all over again and the bestowing of still another coat of whitewash on Ballinger’s record And after he had it all patched up and buried and settled and harmonized and: tranquilized and compromised and sub sidized |! The people—the common, everyday @ living and have an interest in the national heritage that's due their children and their children’s children—have refused to be pacified by a few meaningless platitudes or by an Aldrich Ysed pat on the back, They have at last refused to accept the tondescending statements of “the interests” as final, They have been patient—very patient. They have waited, politely and respectiully, to give Taft a chance Taft banqueted and golfed his way around the country, and returned to the White House smiling benignly, pleased with himself and his job, and announced that everything was lovely. But now the waiting is over. MANDED of Ballingert “WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH IT?” They want to KNOW about these public riches that they have heard were given away. Tait’s mere declaration that Ballinger is all right, the discharge of Glavis and the attempt to keep both Ballinger and Pinchot on the job wouldn't work A president who was one of the greatest men this country has ever known made famous the remark about not being able to fool all the people all the time. The people don’t want peace and harmony and power trusts and land grabbers and banquets and auto rides and golf and Aldrich and Cannon (At least, not at the expense of the public domain There's going to be a congressional investigation of Bal- Vinger. Of course, as an investigation it will undoubtedly be a joke. The leaders of the house and senate are with Ballin ger. They will attend to the whitewash. — It is possible that the investigation is being framed up simply to discredit Pin chot so that Taft can fire him. Party leaders and public plun- derers have become alarmed at the popular cutcry against Bal linger, and this “investigation” is being fixed up to tag him “Q, K.” again. But all this makes no difference. The fact that another whitewash for Ballinger is necessary shows in tense public feeling SOMETHING MUST BE DONE. It will be one thing or the other, and very soon. Either Ballinger or Pinchot must 0. There can be little more pacifying and harmonizing and compromising. It's too bad for poor, good-natured, jollying Bill Taft, "was ha¥ing such a smooth time. He must do some real think- ing. He must decide between Ballinger and Pinchot—be- tween the man who represents the GREED OF GREAT BUSINESS INTERESTS and the man who represents the people who work for The people have DE- who Too bad! The man who prefers being a live, bes it all over the others with the coward to a dead hero will eave: | givers. fully refrain from getting his whiskers in the Christmas tree il-| laminations. Embezzler Warriner gets six years for stealing $600,000, which leaves a reasonable doubt as to honesty being the best paying pol ley. Brokaw admits calling his wife a little fool. Subsequent events have juatified bis éstimate, and bis pe culiar fitness as an estimator. Well, the University of Copen hagen couldn't have had any better edvertising if it had @ champion football team. It ia not a good system for police- mes to shoot first and investigate afterwards. rc renee Mr. Ballinger couldn't be in much As to the most popular Christmas | worse if he were a county commis. present, the 1910 model calendar | sioner. ~ “JUST KIDS” “My boy, do you know where Mra. theut children.” dunn Wilkins her, ma’am; here but ef she's a | here Sr FRED SHARPER. I vant to see you tomorrow can only ne by Adoit. see me by taxtoab Can I gat phone i vas >u by phone?” No, Ongar, Mf you vant to get I vill have to ¢ me THE OUTBURSTS OF EVERETT TRUE MONTNS AGO You BQORROWKD ATEN FRON Mb, ONO YOU | PROMISED Yo COME AéROSS WITW (7 THE NEXT Day 4 RN USE IT RIGHT NOW = “VD WHAT BAD NEAR, EXCEPT WHEN SOMA iB ASKS you To Wavl a DRINK JOHN D, JR., AT CLOSE RANGE IN N. Yo--AS SEEN BY NORMAN and He Gets a Lot of Fun Out of Life, Too—The Star's Corr spondent Talked With Him at a Sunday Schoo! Dinner, 1155 NEW YORK, Dee. 23.—Within five minutes’ walk of that brated corner at Breadway and Forty-second st. there sat down dinner a few evenings ago 120 young men. There was nothing drink at the dinner except coffee, bat ft was powerfully good co! The dinner was a powerfully good dinner for bungry, healthy, yo tomato soup, turkey, Greesing, mashed potatoes, sr peas, boiled onions, celery, pumpkin ple and coffee. After everybq had cleaned up hie tretfeher the waltera went arognd with more pla and anybody who wasn't full took another whirl. ¢ feeding was finished about § o'clock, and from then wntli the young men sat about the table and it a to various ape rs. Not « cigarette was lighted, nor a cig nor anything. story was told, not a word uttered whieh would have offended ears of the mothers or sisters of the young mop, had they present men roast MIGHT HAVE BEEN TAME FOR SOM&, Not to make any further mystery of this un-Proadwayieh af fair, it was the monthly dinner of the Young Men's Bibie class of the Fifth Avenue church, held tn the church parlors, on Forty-aixth st, near Fifth av. A member was kind enough to Invite me, and ft got my firet closerange look at John D. Rockefeller, Jr, who was for seven years leader of the class, and is now a regular attendant at its sessions ond ite dinnors. As the men arrived they were sent up into the gallery of the church to check thelr hats and coats. Coming down, they found at the foot of the stairs one J. M. Troxell, whose handwriting is of the kind commonly known as copper plate. Troxell wrote the surname of each guest with a blue lead penefl on a slip of paper about five inches by two and pinned it on the lapel of guest's coat. This does away with any necessity for introductions, You see a mah whom you think you would HMke to talk to. You look at his labe) and see “Peters” written there. You stick oat your band and say, How do you do, Mr. Peters,” and you're off. JOHN D., JR. WAS AMONG THE TAGGED. Young John D. wore one of the tags with “Rockefeller” Inscribed thereon. | got a surprise when I saw this young man, close up. 1 bad expected a — austere, pale person, modestly ff not soberly garbed, and addicted to rubbing his hands together. Par be it from thus. Mr. Rockefeller Is decidedly good looking, with & woll-filled-out face, large nose, good Jaw, perfect teéth, which show plentifully when he smiles, and clear, expressive blue oyes. He wore a brown-biack striped suit, with English walking. coat, and his Waistcoat, tle antl collar were up with the latest mode. He chatted with various of the men, and from bis frequent laughter seemed to be having # good time. The only guest who did not wear a lapel on his coat was ‘Br Charles F. Aked, You were supposed to know Dr. Aked, if not Mr Rockefeller. Dr. Aked made it a point to shake everybody by the hand and rola few ra at them. SPEAKERS WERE ALL YOUNG MEN. The speakers were all young men. . They were Robert W. Bruere, formerly general agent of the Association for Improving the Coy dition of the Poor; Arthur Shoemaker, head worker in the boys’ de partment of the Henry Street Settlement; John Collier, editor af the Civie Journal, and George R. Hilty, a mission worker very much in earnest, and what they had to say was well worth listen ing to. Mr, Collier seomed ® most remarkable youth. He is extremely thin, wears large spectacies, forgets to comb his hair, and looks aa if he might possibly be 19 years old if he lives until spring. But he has more valuable stuff in his head than young John’s father fas in the bank, and if he doesn't look out he is going to have everybody tatking about him some day ALL GOT THEIR MONEY'S WORTH. With a woman accompanist, a tenor named Dale sang selections and “I Pag’ * and some other little things. t would comp y favorably with many of thowe at the and his selections wore vociferousty applauded. ny man who dida't get his 50 cents’ worth (that was the per sx for the feed), must have had something wrong With hitn to start with The ion to class membership reads Ike thie men regardles party, creed or residence; question for us all is not w we come from, but where we are gb- ing to. NORMAN “Al young WHAT THE LAW ALLOWS WOMEN OF WASHINGTON | Because & married man commits | If, for instance, the husband obtaihe money upon a promissory ndte without the knowledge of the wite, both the a civil wrong of his wife of the to the Injured p if a hus bile dent ng independently the couple is not legall common property Habl For instance sources are Hable for the satisfac tion of the debt The wife cannot save herself from lability by proof that she obtained no benefit from the borrowed money The husband also is manager of the personal property of the rson 1 is driving an automo the dece can only obtain judg and Kills @ person, hetr ment against the husband, In gat m iafaction of such judgment no part Jot the wife’s property or interest jin the community property can be | levied ipon to satisfy the judg ment The wife is only Mable for civil wrongs comunitted by the husband (when she t# a party to the cor sion of them, The liability « his wife credit for because of her acta and not be aries will free him from Mability of her status aé a martied woman. as long as ghe marti exiats i Debts, however, contracted by the Necessaries furnished minor chil | husband are presumed to be for the dren also chargeatle against | benefit of both husband and wife. the community property riage. He no desives without the knowledge or permission of the wife Women’ an contract debts for necessaries without the consent of the husband, The husband ts re sponsible for such debts. No notice to merchants to refuse to ad are All were} e had | Alto- | STAR DUST Wish SAYS: await the testimony of his Byer Gnd spanctes [t The lend le made of little amil Ana Prin len Of witghery in That line the thot; . “ rt ult of sliver inugh Br OF dif and childhood thatt 4 hed with magte windows # t ves to little ned t boys. —Haltl m: if More than bajf @ milijon tmml- |i to thie copntry during oll néver lack for to marry & plain to work in over snobbery = will ntand aghast @ charming apartment, Hirtteth floor! Jebb— Yea; we wanted to be " a where does your father Ho's Aoad.—Lite. The Actor —Thene, wae & of applause when I left the stage ae red One—derves you mht You shquldn't stay on #0 long!— landon Opinion, STORIES ABOUT live? Loutee Jebd~ “Speaking of unusual bappentags |} in police cireles,” remarked a pe trottman, “the expertence I had the other night bas ‘em all topped. “About 10 o'clock the leutenant told me to go out to No, —— et as fast as 1 could ron, but when | arrived at the ad dress given me | couldn't find any thing but two fellows alapptog each other on the back, While one of them kept repeating, 1 tou Fou #0." 1 inquired what was wanted, and - fone of the men was kind enough to enlighten me as follows “Well, you see, I bet George cigar that I could have a cop at my door in five minutes. And here you are, with a minute to spare. You boys are sure the real goods.” 1 raked my brain for all the ordinances and laws | ever heard of, but couldn't think of anything that would entitle me to make a Pinch, and anyhow, they were so good natured about It.” HAVE YOU A VICTROLA IN YOUR HOME? You Will Find Them In Homes of Culture and Refinement ty: to the tall the plano { prominence the great | } husband and wite’s re} 6 shown thetr appreciation tetrola t pidging It ir on The Vict arrived are fh beth They any me coration VICTROLIAS ON PABY TERMS, rrom $125 to $250 1 tod andard 1 (4 minute) records selgctions © stock is cc can encumber it if be} ‘ . Third and Give well Xmas as one and fait i clere box of = CACOlMS: as a merry send great profit to you. may be one of the mark-downs. thunder |i | 50¢, 95¢, $1.75, $2.75 and up to $22.50 1 made a record |f Baillargeo Prices in Many Lines ( Open Until 9 P. | Rearrangemeut of Stocks and Readjustment of er] M. Tomorrow Too Small Quantities to Advertise) to Hasten Their Going. A walk through this store The tomorrow may prove of article you have desired Shop early, and favor the deliveries by taking the smaller pareelg, Our Basement Section for your convenience and easy selection hag arranged tables as follows: For 25c Cups and Saucers, Dinner Plates, Oat Meals, Bon Bons, Salad Bowls and Cake Plates; worth up to 65c. For $1.00 China Casserolles, Fern Dishes, Ice Bowls, Chocolate Pots, Salad Bowls, odd fancy Plates and Syrup Pitchers; worth up to $1.75, CUT GLASS BOWLS $3.95, $4.45, $5, $6.75, $10 CUT GLASS VASES CUT GLASS PITCHERS $2.65, $3.65, $5.00 and to $22.50 CUT GLASS PUNCH BOWLS $7.50, $10.00, $12.50, $30.00, $40.00, $50.00 CUT GLASS COMPORTS $2.25, $3.75, $5.00 and $8.50 COFFEE PERCOLATING MACHINE $5.75, $8.25, $9.25 and $12.50 CHAFING DISHES $4.25, $5.00, $8.50 and to $15.00 SILVER COMB AND BRUSH SETS Quadruple Plate— $41.00, $5.00, $6.75 and $7.50 Silver and Gold Frames and Jewel Cases— 25¢, 50¢, 75¢, $1.00, $1.50 and up to $5.00 Automobiles, Velocipedes and Tri- cycles with rubber tires and well made, At coeeevevee oe MAGIC LANTERNS / 75¢, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 and to! $10.00 } PHOTOSCAPES $1.50, $1.85 and $2.75 Electric Attachments $4.00, $4.75, $7.00 and $10.00) | TIVE CHICAGO MISF.T PAR- LORS, 1490 FIRST AV. \§At any Gas Heater Cali and See and Be Convinced Seattle Lighting Comp 1314 Fourth Ave. Savings & Trust Co. of Seattle Fourth and Phones: Ex capital. The Oriental Surplus and undivided Profits .....6+-s 40,000 Bar, restaurant Keep enough money to make you your own master in the end. If you didn’t have the money, you would not spend it. Then why spend it simply because you have it?) Money in a sav- ings account is satisfying. INTEREST J PER CENT Third av., between Compounded Semi-Annually * * JAMES D, HOGR, Prestdent N. B, SOLNER, Cashier. DIRKOTORS: Ferdinand Schmit! man, AB. Stews: B.C. MeCormick, NS. H. Soiner. CORNER SECOND and CHERRY STREET Branches at Ball If the turkey over. taken rine’ + D. Low. pe Lr . HL Bebb, on D. Hoge, The ride of witonen in every way. be Waldort Bide. TON-10 Pike St Drums, minute fs what you can have 46—Pool Tabies—15 26—Solo Tables—25 } seven chalr barber place of the kind in the world cash given away daily. We have choice pou PALACE MARKET AND YRSIIR, MALLEABLE RANGtS ‘OR—FURNITURE You 80 pér cent. For 50c Cups and Saucers and neatly decorat. ed Fine China, in values up ia $1.25, For $1.50 Comb and Brush Trays, Pitel Sauce Tureens, Platters, Hand-Paint ed Plaques, Dresden Plates, Cu and Saucers; worth up to $275, MINTON’S CHINA White and Gold 10%-in. Plates nas on ov i serpeere eG 2 White and Gold 7%4-in. Plat White and Gold 6%-in. Plates, p WEDGEWOOD 7%-in. Plates, per dozen .... 1034-in. Plates, per dozen , SERVICE PLATES 104 and 1114-in., in large assortment, per dozen— s $24.00, $36.00, .00, $45.00, $50.00 1. $65.00 7-PIECE SALAD SETS $2.25, $2.75, $3.50,$4.50, $5. and to $31. 14-PIECE CHOCOLATE SETS — $3.00, $5.75, sB.00. $12.50 to . 100-PIECE DINNER SETS $7.95, $13.00, $26.50, $46.25, $59.00 and to $3 All Open Stock. GENUINE ITALIAN $4.25, $5.75, $9.50, $ to $57.50 REAL FRENCH CLOCI $4.00, $7.50, $12.50 and up $32.50 : Weedin’s Fine Steel Steam En | $1.00, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50 a up to $10.00 Pianos, Horns, Blocks and Trunks— 25¢, 35¢, 50¢, $1.00 and Wi with one of our improved Henry Bidg. University. 75; Ind. 67. Pool Rooms ‘The Newpe CAFE & GRILL FIRST AND MADISON. 9) Se oll clgar stand and shop. Largest $10 1413-15-17 Pike and Union For Christmas D Mark 1 t orders alt the are comes from the Palnee y Of all Ki an porn TRAP ngNes In mo: strat Wwe correcting eye dol t have eyery ° ouble, sea] ule Fie Schuchard Optla 7 120% cht mee * 4