The Seattle Star Newspaper, August 29, 1911, Page 1

7 PATE THUGTS DENOUNCED BY PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION, REMEDY WITH PEOPLE (my wate 0 or le ding. 28 onan’ die casted | The radfoals propose destroying things generally, while the cone BOSTON, Avg 9 denunciation of the pirate truste/sorvatives seo a real danger tn the growing excitement of the masses, the evils they inflict on the body politic created a sensation here|And weck a way from the situation while conserving political liberty, im the convention of the American Bar association, voiced by “4 Industrial prosperity.” H. Farrar of Louisiana, president of the greatest body of law-| Farrar defended the corporation principle, saying that tt had come im the United States. permanently, and that It was necessary to the industrial development the burning question agitating the minds of the American peo-|°% Be country, today,” said F while his fellow lawyers Listened with the deep: | is how to control corporations, how to break up aggre al seemingly a poWerful as the government itself, and pow to prevent the formation of suth combinations tn the future,” ia no limit presori! [ MThe agitation for the recall of judges,” said President Farrar, Permitted. Merge neon | ie only one aymptom of the political, social and economic unrest per Oly two states, pe a ee bp - ~ ible by the United States su Sone and aatele fi i we court. at ie the work for the house of governors, which will “ yading the nation,” an ed / In the last 10 years there has been competition between the staten | assemble in New Jersey next month.” ee ae to Invent and adopt the most unrestric corporation laws, The pur; pose has been greed for revenue, the encouragement has been the! suecens of New Jersey "From the bosom of New Jersey have come the great trusts, hold-| ing companies and other gigantic monopolies. How wil) it stand with this republic a generation from now if the estates of ity millionaires are perpetually incorporated, as is done in New York now, and ts rendy being copied elsewhere’? How can thé firmest foun om of & free government—a landowning yeomanry—exist under #wch condi tions? “The remedy is concerted action among the itates, An agreement of compact on the subject of thelr respective corporations, with the SAN DIEGO, Aug. 29.—General agreement with the declarations of President Farrar of the American Bar association at Boston today on the trust conditions which confront the people of the United Statew was expressed here today by A. F, Paine, noted editorial writer. Paina sai ° “Farrar ie right in his opinion that the burning question agitating American minds is how to contro! corporations and recover govern ment for the people. He's right, too, in declaring that the people them- seives, through their so-called representative bodies, are responsible for evil conditions. But Farrar ought to get ali right by conceding that it's the people's duty, right and function to reform all bad things | for which they are responsible, especially the judiciary, without which | reform, Farrar knows, as a lawyer, all attempts at reform must fail.’ - “If there are Frankensteins in corporate form,” he continue alking the land, terrorizing and threateni: elves ‘A Kansas man advertises for a wife who can play some music and take care of a four-room flat. But what can you do with music in a four-room flat? BUKE ‘TOMORROW Are As Determined As Ever to Work for the Impeachment of a Judge Whenever His Actions Are Inimical to the) People,” Declares Erickson. OLIVER T. ERICKSON. Counciin.an Erickson, Hugo Kel- | points of these people, an opportun- an@ Pani Mohr will appear for | 'ty, that no visitor has. ‘“ fiers hearing tomorrow wnors-|_.-" Maat aue wey many of these eg, with A. V. Fawcett, ex-mayor if Tacoma, Attorney Horner, Will| large measure of truth in it. | on, Attorney Perry and The alse seen and talked with the jailers éditors, Paik gure (2nd the attendants. | realize that Minis as @ result they jook at life from a different the protest meeting against Han- angle. In short, | have studied The three men in jail will at | sociology to a better advantage than time furnish ball to secure! has ever before been my fortune.” pending the final} Paul Mohr, who is always a | Me bearing tomorrow adent of civic problems, was this : eeceek. will be held befor whing at} morning busy reading @ copy of Com-|“The Spirit of American Govern federal | ment,” by J. Allen Smith. are te RRR RR RERR REAR * * * WATER SHUT OFF * * Water will be shut off to # # morrow from § a. m, till 2 p.* # m. on W. 75th st. from 11th av. & ak.|# N. W. to 15th av. N. W. * TT HIN nty and none of them has any in F tention of putting up bail wotil their tomorrow. What Erickson Says. Iman Erickson Is not we: He is not “crestfallen Brickson {x as bale and hearty eer. In fact bh looking better. “Me, crestfailen? Erickson p thismorning. “I never feit better in My life. Of course none of us LIKE Incarceration. But we know we are here and know we stand what is right. We are as de- d as ever to work for the im. ent of a judge whenever we’ are inimical to the . And we don't! particularly whether his name to be Hanford or anything as NEWS ITEMS FROM THE HICKTOWN BEE There has been quite a lot of wind the past few days and some pot Bquare are loning their leaves and look quite naked Miss Blossom Hale announces that wi , toon have enough to get of this office painted up. ecu “4 have learned something since €ame in here. By talking to the mers as a fellow prisoner | have Opportunity to learn the view ‘Christian & pena to be says, and then he don't Watertower notiow tt S From » ford are cx B Of the popular section of Western Washington petitions calli g today. The unprecedented response shows t feeling to rid the bench of Han 4@$ many a hundred names of voters. /T0 THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES :— F We, the undersigned, citizens of the United States and res P Washington, believing C. H. Hanford, echaracter, conduct, habits, temperament, and his disregard of t PMittee to investigate his conduct and his judicial decisions duri OH formulatis - ; ; ? : 3 NAME rticles of Impeachment. I ADDRESS VOL. 13, NO. 161. HANFORD MUST GO jordism in this state. Voluntarily circulating petitions and the mail is bringing to The Star single petitions bearing . §. Judge for said District, to be unfit by reason of lion, respectfully request the House of Representatives of the _ONLY 1 F0 FISHER | OUTLINES | | Hla POLICY (Ry Special Cable United Press.) CORDOVA, Alaska, Aug. 29.-—In R J LET ‘EM BARK | a talk with leading citizens of Cor dova, where feeling on the coal quee- tion is so high that some months ago practically the whole popu! turned out to dump a cargo of Brit ish Columbia coal into the bay, Sec- retary of the Interior Waiter |. Fisher outlined his fundamental pol- icy in dealing with the resoruces of Alaska. } He said that in settling the larger problem of the remaining natural | resources of Alaska, the interpst to} |be considered ts the good of the) lwhole community, This end will) (mot be served by turning the coal) [over to unrestricted private exploit: lation. The object should be prompt land wise development Two methods are especially prom- tnent before congress and the coun try. One method is private opera | jtion, under public supervision by |means of liberal but carefully guard- jed leasing laws. The other method }is direct operation by the govert-| ment and the sale of the coal to the | people at actual cost, including, | thowever, all elements that make up | the cost. Both methods are qwdrthy of con- sideration. ss, “If government Owhersbip should * founda’ be adopted, where would you have the government stop in dealing witty such matters?” he was asked. “At the point where it appears that, taking the total effects into consideration, private enterprise can better serve the needa of the whole public than public enter- prise,” he answered. “Understand me,” he continued; “I am not now committing myself to either policy 1 have not finished my investiga tion, But I shall recommend the policy which, in my {ndgment, seems to promise the best results for all concerned.” “TWINS, ONE. WHITE, THE OTHER BLAGK (Ry United Prose Leased Wire.) PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 20-— Happily cooing today in the same crib at the Chestnut recreation pier are Sallie Bon- five months old, who is al- white as snow, and her ister, Marie, who is the ace of spades. The parents of the children are white. Physicians say similar s have been noted In va- parts of the world. WEATHER. For Seattle and vicinity: Fair tonight and Wednesday; light south west winds, Mean temperature, 61 Got that face Picking bees. ng for the impeachment of Han- he depth and the determination Scores of citizens are idents of the District of Western he law, to hold"his present posi- United States to appoint a com- ng the past ten years with a view NDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER _ IN SEATTLE, WASH., TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1911. — ee Newspapers that stand for special interests and that are invariably found on the side that is arrayed against the people, are, in the being fought against ord and injunction rule, to job publishing plain, unvarnished lies in behalf of their The Star has no fight with the other newspapers. the corporations and crooks. The Star serves the People. Each side, represented by newspapers. Let the best win. The opposition press is, of course, and on others connected with the present campaign. tained in these attacks are lies, Some of them have just enou; ion of plausibility. The Star.and its editors them immensely, but The Star sii lieve they want this newspaper to combat with other newspapers. Therefore, desir to aprrt af are tilting at Sty omg to men ly a it cannot have muc large, WHO ARE ENGAGED Wi Star will refuse to be drawn into a newspaper fight. But, as a final word, The Star hopes the other pa us. It reminds one of the “The little dogs and ee adie kena y h STORY REPEATED| Eighty years ago some federal judges who con- sidered themselves sacred gent an editor to jail for criticising them. But the 80 years ago wouldn’t stand fay such despotic, high methods, and con- took away from f this power which had abused. It is no crime now to criticise a federal judge. It is no crime to demand his impeachment and to hold meetings to forward his impeachment. BUT JUDGES CAN DO THINGS WITH THE LAW, and, as Samuel Gompers points out, they often do things indirectly which they are absolute- ly forbidden to do directly. arbitrary power ing men to jail for the “crime criticising them,” BUT WHAT THEY CAN’T DO ONE WAY EY WILL TRY HARD TO DO IN- AN. TIKE. THE cTAND in the city hall were today recom- (By United Press Lensed Wire.) mended to be raised from $65 to $70 per month, by the Finance committee. Councilman Hesketh was instrumental in securing thie. increase to these men, who arp probably the lowest paid men in CHESTERFIELD COURT HOUSE, Va. Aug. 29—Attorney Smith stated today that Henry Clay Beattie, jr., would take the stand in his own defense on the charge of having murdered his wife. Beattie the service of the city. (By United Prone Leased Wire) probably will be called this after- LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29.-—With- out a single clue to a solution of erious disappearance of hie son, George H. Shoaf, a writer for the Appeal to Reason, who is said to have discovered evidence that the McNamara brothers were not implicated in the dynamiting of the Los Angeles Times building, Capt. G. 8. Shoaf, head of the detective force of San Antonio, Tex., today Eggs 40c - a Dozen And will be worth 50 and 60 cents this winter, as usual . Why chicken ranch? SHOAF NOT FOUND CHESTERFIELD COURT HOUSE, defense for _ on trial for the murder of his young wife, is believed today to be prob- able. Weeks ago alienists examined Beattie preparatory for such a plea but It was not expected that this would really be necessary. timony of Paul Beattie, the accused = mai cousin, grips the young banker that prove his only hope. Beattie, his father and brother are bitterly opposing the insanity plea, but the lawyers believe that it will be absolutely necessary. Henry Beattie appeared as debonair as ever today, despite his cousin's testimony, which holds the follow- ing facts in the face of the defense: That Henry sald he “wished to God he hadn't done it,” and “would not do it again for a million dol lars.” That Henry said he would kill Beulah Binford if ske “opened her mouth or sald anything about this affair.” That Beulah Pinford 1 af getting a note from Be “1 not start a ineanity may We have some fine, level land between Seattle and Tacoma, near Auburn, suitable for fruit and chicken ranches, at $60 per acre, on terms of $10 Cash and $5.00 Per Month OLE HANSON: & CO, reckon Henry Clay will marry me 314-316-316-317 New York Blk. after this.” ICTAL of Poor Tom in “King Lear’ , Tray, Blanche and Sweetheart, they = The Seattle Star SEATTLE ONE Py BS CENT. == present campaign that is| be discovered right on the masters—the corporations. | They serve their bosse: therefore, indulging in personal attacks on Star editors | Most of the statements con- | gh truth to enable a well pleased with these attacks and enjoy son, Pau! Mohr 3 wants to tell its readers that it does not be- | jail for speaking their opinions loud the main issue by enterin; let them go to it, but and while this may be amusing an editorial e Star must) interest for the public at ITH A BIGGER ISSUE. For that reason oe wh« pers will continue to amuse bark at me.” aaa | GOES TOGO ) BY AMERICAN STOMACH: 1. HAWLE Y D1D IT laitd the courage jsame old way 'STAIE OW AT HOME EDITI “A man i <== n Pennsylvania looked into a mirror for the first time in 40 years, saw his beard and rushed to a barber N THAINS AND KWS STANDS be. shep. Bearded gentlemen, please note. GOMPERS DELIVERS RINGING ADDREGo | People’s Rights Are Often Crushed and Trampled, Said Speaker, So That They May Be Preserved—Pays High Tribute to Men Jailed for Free Speech. “I am awfully glad to be with you just now, you are nearly, all of you in contempt Greeted with thundering 4 crowding the Eagles’ hall world’s foremost labor lead sentence the stbject of court a beautiful bougnet of flo md HH om “You have in your city a ju tion, taking away the r S state supreme y jail. Others are ba’ flowers, “has been presented to r ¢ in jail.” Holding the flowers as andespapping his powerful jaw, “T accept this as the present to protest 4 ickson, M out on high ai consequences nr | More power to you? I am glad this has occurred to you. sometimes necessary to rub the fur the wrong way in order that realize the soft purr of the injunction, we may “Tam that sort of an Ameri of Independence, something to me any reason why lawyers as soon sanctified saints? pointed because of t “You may critic a member of the state le gressman, your senator; yes the United States, But dor court judge. We elect our judges. They have a power of impeachment. are in contempt. “What's the odds? Some Where, then, at your meeting tyranny, they are now m' Gompers treated at some length his own contempt ease in the Buck Stove and Rahge incident. He paid his respects to recent acts of the} courts in the following words: “The court has decided that the Standard Oil Co, and the other trusts mustn't rob the people in the and the day after} hese firms | ise or denot slat g! the stocks of all of t went up.” ‘The meeting was presided over | by President W L. Onstott of the} Central Labor Council. Wm. Han non, vice president of the Inter-| national Machinists’ Union and) Hugh Todd, state legislator, pre ceded Gompers. | The first half of Gompers’ ad-| dress was taken up with a spirited | discussion of the labor movement Now and then his eyes would flash and his jaw snap, as he spoke of held a meeting “I have a great respect for the men of the lega But isn’t it true that, there is a notion abroad that a lawyer as @ rule will take any side that offers the biggest salary? Is there ¢ in for life. pplause from the 1,200 people verflowing, Sam Gompers, the . last night introduced in the above unctions. He held in his hand nt him from Councilman Erick- “y, incarcerated in the county; Gompers said in part: 1dge who has issued an injunce hts declared to be your rights by the Some went to And this,” holding p the ne by the three gentlemen—the as his small stature would allow, he continued of these men who have the grit nst an injunction and bear the and Kelley, good luck to yout It’s can citizen that the Declaration the constitution, the right of free speech mean al profession. as they become judges become How many can you recall who have been ap- heir legal trend as corporation Jawyers ince a councilman, your mayor, ure, your governor, your con- you may criticise the president of y ‘ all other officials but we mustn't elect ‘ou dare criticise even a police They are beyond recall. You And when you suggest it you men have got to go to’ jail. six or seven spoke against ultiplied by thousands of voices.” the curse of child labor. , The great audience cheered him time again. Banquet Before Meeting. Preceding the Eagles’ hall meet+ ing, a banquet in honor of the labor leader was given at Olympus cafe, Flowers that had come from the three county jail prisoners deco- rated the tables and at each plate was a little bunch of sweet peas, also sent from the jail. When Gompers was introduced by Toastmaster Hesketh, he seized three roses from the vase stand+ ing before him, saying: “I take these three roses as @& token of the three men in jail. As l crush these flowers that they may. be preserved, so the people's rights and justice are often crushed and trampled under foot in order that they may be preserved.” HOGE BUILDING About 20 men employed on the new Hoge building construction went on strike at noon today. ‘An agent of the Thompson-Star- rett company, the builders, inform- ed The Star that the men had quit/ work following a discussion of some between the sheet metal ers and the carpenters. All men employed on the job are union members. The trouble will probably be adjusted at a meeting in the jabor temple this evening. 96 BRIDE FOR SIXTH TIME (By United rress Leased Wire.) TROY, Mo. Aug. 29.—Mrs. Nancy Eddy, 96 years old. to- day, is a bride for the sixth time. Her sixth husband is Reed Inrow, a farm hand, 72 years her junior, The bride's fifth husband died six weeks ago at the county poor farm at Troy. GRAFT PROBE BOSTON, Aug That Bawin Hawley, and n vie Reid, | engineered the recent W. raid, is the opinion of Writer Adams, as express to the Boston financial bureau. is claimed that. llnwley made enor mous profits by going short of rail | Foad securities. (By United Press Leased Wire.) PORTLAND, Or., Ang That » investigating the graft and the vice and was Indicated nber and character called into the jury situation in Por today by the of witnesses QUINCY, Ill, Aug. 29.—Replying to President Taft's speech, deliv« ered at Hamilton, Mass., last week, Speaker Champ Clark of the house of representatives today gave the executive a sharp grilling, saying that if it had not been for the house democrats Taft would today be a thoroughly discredited official PARENTS, att ATTENTION! Boys’ All-Wool School Suits The Kind That Wear! WITH. 'TWO PAIRS KNICKERBOCKERS 5 Shafer Bros Arcade and Arcade Annex. ‘chamber rate