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STAR—MONDAY, JAN. 17, 1916. PAGE 4, ‘WILL WASHINGTON BE CARVED INTO TWO STATES? (75), ACE. ~ QUESTION HAS COME UP SEVERAL TIMES, AND NOW | THREE OTHER STATES DEMAND “SECESSION” ve | ee e ‘LAST COLU e Annee N ) BY THE OFFICE KNUTT | “It's a dawgawn shame the way the Past Intellt- | gence boosted the Renick bill, and Member of tne | rung THE SEATTLE STAR Rotered at Meattle, Wash, Postoffice as second-class matter Ry mall, out of city, one year, $3.00; €m onthe, $1.99; She per month up te # moa My carrier, city, the a month This Doesn’t Look Good! F ANY ONE got the idea, just because The Star recently advocated the proposed consolidation of the Chamber of Commerce and Seattle Commercial Club IF IT COULD BE DONE ON THE RIGH1 BASIS, that this paper was going to stand for anything “raw,” they have another guess coming. THE SUGGESTED RULES FOR THE MERGER OF THE TWO BODIES, SUBMITTED BY A CONSOLIDATION COMMITTEE REPRESENTING OUTSIDE INTERESTS, ARE OBVIOUSLY UN- FIT FOR ANY ORGANIZATION WHICH HOPES TO KEEP ITSELF ON AN HONEST, DEMO- { . j * ta gow apparent Y CRATIC BASIS. } i ener” Prank Remi The Star is for the right kind of consolidation. ‘The Star will be the strongest booster for a big, s : pet j oi ] ema avert Virile, aggressive, democratic organization, honestly fighting the good fight for a better Seattle—and | Sens’s eriep, e004, évery man having his say in the affairs of the body. ( : : 5 |creeny, sermart at the Kind Words But The Star is against any sort of consolidation that will refuse ordinary members the right to , : = ene ¢ a help determine the club’s stand on vital public matters—THAT WILL LET HAND-PICKED COM f ot ae fuisalinay Urtasek 49 tee ase? MITTEES USE THE CLUB'S PRESTIGE TO GREASE THE WAYS FOR SPECIAL PRIVILEGE, — rr ah Alay tbl seo) Ks The outside interests which started the agitation for the merging of the city’s commercial bodies, it | hatrs to congregate upon his npper is understood, have planned their line of attack in the event that the Commercial Club balks at their Sia hina ina nie ott ds They’re going to say, in the kept newspapers, that the Commercial Club is standing in the way of ff] Wl, the state of Washington } | trees Murshine commeee 46 Ge Progress in blocking the consolidation. And they're going to try to make the business man believe it. J] Tnis nas been a topic of more or \ | into the corporation counsel's office The Star, of course, cannot speak for the Commercial Club. less serious discussion in the legis a But The Star wants to get up in meeting right here to say that the promoters of this merger can’t convince this newspaper in a month of Sundays that consolidation upon any such terms as are now sug- can be si r: ep | think much of Tom’s plan. ela Hoenig og oom Ben | "Harry Whitney Treat 1s gonna And The Star hopes the Commercial Club members, at their meeting Tuesday night, will look at it the same way. NC Lal to enter the unton as the 49th state. oe LOUIELANG WANTS 150 MORE | Oregon, similar memorials were {n- one brick at a time, as speedily as None of the wed in Eastern Washington, Oregon| Six or sev * . | one of pas f | ng Eastern ‘ton, Oreg seven years ago the min , according to his report to e some Eastern Washington law: | take out @ party of suburbanites for maker rer Een: yet = Be Four “would-be states” and the ir gprs oenn Feo wag | bh Mg, his car line af soon as congress to pa wa oC '| according to proposal, to be carve d out of partes o' ington, Ore-| 4 ton Into an eastern and western! gon and leaner “Uncompahgre” ou t of Utah and Colora Koochich.|_ The woersore Tae sete unit, In 1913, the movement gained | ing” out of northern Minnesota and “Superior” out of the upper pen- gonna presen : Pt F 2 explains, in outli ing the proposes nar ber oo ittee session method of run- trodu for the purpose of taking name “Uncompahgre,” {s to em-| possible. a ming things, that it is ridiculous to let ordinary members decide questions of policy. {the portion of Washington east of | brace that portion of the two rtates| | Hank iseots bes out rentia: ; jcani ' |the mountains, northeastern Ore Whenever the question has come! between Tennesseo and Marshal)| mayor a! A fair sample of good Americanism, that thought! H ue Sis ie " vq [[{kon and northern Idaho into the|up in Washington the arguments| passes, the crest of the Rocky| paper. That boy always had am- IF THIS CONSOLIDATED CLUB INTENDS TO GO INTO THINGS IN WHICH IT ISN'T | plan for the creation of a new state. presented were chiefly that a more| mountains, and the Wasatch range| bition. ONSIDERED SAFE TO LET ORDINARY MEMBERS HAVE A VOTE, THEN IT LOOKS TO US jany of the leg! ut the agi-| and Northern Idaho, t under the eral kings of Duluth and Minne- jtation begun in Washington has/ present divisions. It was contended | sota’s fron ranges rebelled from the |‘. ‘ b ce * aa | started stmflar movements in other| that tho east and welt halves of the| farmer rule of rural Minaesota Lr ign ppondd ee ae + adel Nos state The latest demand for a state have really no common in-| tried to form a new state, “Kooch- Blasi _ MADDER THAN EVER all the discoveries of science set at naught. For, §)iew state—tno fourth, In lne—|terests. One borders on the Coast |iching,” out of the mineral-produc- aE: HIRTY years ago, on January 2, 1886, M. Pas- humanity itself is mad—blood mad. And _ thus teur of Paris, France, inoculated four children from Newark, N. J., with his newly discovered Serum at his laboratory in Paris. The world doth the world move backward. suffictently so that in idaho #nd| ingula of Michigan. Star with a brick house—sending | It was to be named “Lincoln.” tural division would occur by|in Eastern Utah, » LIKE A BLAMED GOOD CLUB TO STAY OUT OF. j x WOULON’T IT BE GREAT STUFF comes from Calumet, Mich. and its interests are maritime, fish sections o at commonwealth. IF THEY ALL CAME ACROSS LIKE THIS? (From the Montezuma, oy Bae land jumber. The other portion is The business kings of America’s agricultural largely. lar to that of “Superior’—the com-} copper capital are applauding and) The movement never recetved| plaint that while a few counties pay seconding a demand that the 16/ serious thought on the west side-—-|the most taxes, the older part of counties of northern Michigan se-| until after the state voted dry. [t|the state gets the most benefits. Ind., En- THE YEAR before the war, Germany's balance of Mr. and Mrs. Ed watched with bated breath while the children the crucial period which would indicate that were to escape the dread malady. When they did, many a fervent prayer of thanks was sent aloft for the great discovery which M. Pasteur had en to mankind. Now, a third of a century later, hydrophobia thruout the old world; a malignant, virulent form of rabies. The Pasteur remedy is impotent; one brother gives to a weaker brother tn distress; but tnwardly his motive was purely selfish. He is & mean, cringing, cowardly hypo crite, There are no words that ~ will quite describe a man who will take, advantage of two helpless girls in such a manner. Bat since you were ignorant of the real ob; of his gift, and ac cepted only In the spirit he pretend. | 3} ed to give, you are under no obit-| |-| gations to him. funds. He very gen- ‘ came to the rescue by pay- } hospital expense and get- @very necessary thing for her she left the hospital. She Mot fully recovered yet. It is about four months since she home. remember we appreciate | tho we accepted it bef HH She of the pressing need. well for a short time. jw says his manner toward her is the same—that he acts as if had been bought and paid for that he owns her, very much game as he would A dog cow or some animal. She feels tho she can never marry a man that, for such a life would be able. The result of his ac- is that she cannot feel the toward him—and the dreadful ‘of it Is, It will look as if she ungrateful for what he has for her if she breaks the en- ent. He seems wild about too, and I’m eure he would It very hard. She has told him his manner seemed to her, and he will not do so again, a while, appears to do all an to make up for what he has then suddenly, when least ex- he falls Into the same old ir, and she cannot depend on e@ is continually a disap- int to her—she cries herself she Is still so weak and 8. _ | feel like he ts a hindrance to In regaining h too, that she couldn’t go thru I of ing him in her state of hi ih, 1 bring the problem to you. Will kindly advise me what | should ? 1 haven't the means to take away. She would willingly go 1 had. Would she do wrong to ise him after what he did for ir? This Is a long letter, but | want This is a long letter, but | ‘want to relate another Incident, . Her friends, , were go glad jassed the crisis safely that _ they took special pains to remem- ber her with little gifts at Christ- mas, and kept her in flowers for several weeks after she came home. He wi lous of all these little attentlo on the part of her friends and wasn't nice about It at all—was not pleased that they gave her gifts, altho she received nothing of any value; but it was the spirit of love and thankfulne “that prompted the giving. 1 will ‘watch and wait for your reply. ‘a A WORRIED SISTER. | A-—"'Tis not what we give, but what we share—for the gift with 5 out the giver is bare.” Outwardly, this man gave in a free spirit, as , Tell your Ifttle| sister for me that she may break her engagement tomorrow with a clear conscten nd consider be: self lucky to have discovered the/ wolf in sheep's clothing. | | Q—I would Iike to know what. rights the law gives to a married woman. | have helped my husband In his business, now he Is Investing the profits In a property in his name. He telis me not to worry, | shall always have a home with him. | Now the work | have done would provide me a home anywhere and wages beside. FAIR. | A.—The law gives you an Inter. | est in all the property, tho it fs tn your husband's name. He cannot sell or mortgage it without your signature. 1 Q—I am a young widow and have been corresponding with a man two years older than myself. My people say | should forget him, but he is on my mind continually. He will be coming to the city soon. If he aske me to marry him, should | accept? CLAIRE, A-—You do not say why your| people object to the man. Consider carefully their reasons and decide for yourself. Aside Yrom some fault in his character, there is no reason why you should refuse him. | A widow, particularily when so young, marries again with perfect | propriety. | Q—t! did a wrong act when |) ‘was young and Ignorant. That was years ago. | have two lovely chil-| dren, a beautiful home and all tha goes with It, and a husband who worships the ground | waik on. Still | cannot forget that mistake. My husband reasons with me that | shouldn't worry about it. Can you | help me to find a way for forget?! BLEEDING-HEART. A.—Try the science of reasoning. | You have already expiated your} fault many times over. No person| lives who has not made mistakes Say to yourself over and over, “I| am forgiven!” You have evidence that this is ‘true. dwelling too much tn an unhealth past, you are dimming your future by neglecting the present and ali} the good things it has to offer. As a philosopher once wrote: “Lay | hold of the happines of today; | make the most of it; {t ts all that} Lite offers, for what is tomorrow but another today?” I believe that to be the secret of happiness, Hving Just one day at a| time, making the most of 1t by get ting all it has to offer. Q—in buying stationery or| handkerchiefs for a girl friend, should | select the initial of her| first or her last name? R, A.—Usually the initial selected is | that of the last name. In thé case of children, the first initial is used, to distinguish between membdbs af the same family. trade against Great Britain was $200,000,000. It’s what they call “negligible,” this year. SINGLE FOR 64 years, a leader in three wars, Kitchener now dares to marry a widow. What kind of a cross do they hand out for personal courage like that? GERMANY TRYING to float a loan in Switzerland leads one to strongly suspect that several of those Euro- pean tails will be wagging the dog before this war is over. cede from the remainder of the| was Eastern Washington which con- state and set up & new Kovernment| tributed chiefly to the victory of the the state of “Superior.” In Washington, strange to say, reverse condition obtained. | prohibition and then, for the first) While Eastern Washington had been | Roger M. Andrews of Menomtnee | time, serious talk began, principally |to the front in the agitation for a | gave the movement official tmpetus.| among the liquor interests, «.{ es-| division of the state in two, it is | Andrews got up before the annual) tablishing a new state, leaving the) Western Washington which pays banquet of the Calumet Chamber| eastern portion to join with what-| most of the taxes, and heretofore ot Commerce and asserted northern | ever territory It might choone, | Michigan had been ruled long | enough by the larger but less| Three years back, an insula he said should rise tn ite) orn Utah, and was taken up by the | might and throw off the southern) Chamber of Commerce in Grand | thi ©, set up Its own capital at Mar-| Junction, Col ly quette or in Calumet, and prepare This proposed eta to which Coloradoans gave t bas received fewer benefits in pro- portion. The “cow counties” bave agitation always combined against Seattle, | wealthy lower half. The upper pen-| for a new state was started In Dast-| chiefly with the r it that the tures have been controlled by tern farmers rather than the thickly settled parte of the state. express their heartfelt thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Van Sickle, liv- ing in Leathwood, for delivering and making us a present of a nice turday by junday ickie’s example, their kindness would be appreciated as was theirs. We were not expect- Ing the chicken and milk for noth- ing and offered to pay for them, but they would not accept anything. ED HAINES. MERCHANTS’ A B C ADVERTISING CONTEST Here’s a Chance to Make Money During Idle Moments —In two advertisements printed below are typographical mistakes. In one is a misspelled word, in another a typographical error. On the pa; over carefully, locate the misspelled words, fill out the coupon, stating what they are and in whose ad they were found, and mail to is a coupon. Read the advertisements Seattle Star. The first two correct answers received will each be given an order for $5.00 in merchandise upon the stores whose advertisements contain the incorrect words. All answers must be in The Seattle Star office before 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. They will be numbered in the order in which received prior to the hour mentioned, but will not be opened until after 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. No one directly or indirectl connected with The Seattle Star is rmitted to take part in this contest. This contest will appear each Monday for 13 weeks. Address all answers to A B C ADVERTISING EDITOR, THE SEATTLE STAR. Remember in making your answers that abbreviations will not be counted as mis- takes. Names and addresses of winners will be published at the head of this advertisement each Monday. Those who have won once are not eligible to win again. The prize winners last week were: J. H. Brown, Wintonia Hotel, and Miss Maxine Switzer, 1517 Ninth Ave. Washington Theatre FInST AVENUB Foor oF COLUMBIA Bc Best Show in the City Be Coal Heaters, $1.50 and Up diye Cutpemn, Zintioum, Beas‘eea deeting? tn SHULMAN BROS. FURNITURE CO. Phone Main 2972 1528 Firet ave, ‘The newspapers often tell of In- stances where people lose all gut thele money In @ stock - @ been robbed. When yor you invite the burglar THE STRONG BOX thetr savin, ing or bu have money aro sneak thief The best strong box in the world te = & There your money in protected and earns inte German-American Mercantile Bank 3%;° nd the hous Milk contains more nutriment than beef—and the bet. ter the milk the greater the nutriment. Our Milk and Cream are both prize winners and ideal for children, Our wagons deliver today’s Milk today. PURE MILK DAIRY of Maplewood Products A 4 Clover Menta” a bolling meats, cheaper cuts are just the thing to make A full Iine of the aay . juicy steaks, for nourtshing stews and » father smile at the snow and the erippe. best for this week Joe Mueller, Stall 100 Two Shope. Corner Market. ELLIOTT 2530, Mrs. Mueller, Stall 103 Sanitary Market. P stands for pianos, The name pin that are manufa “Crown” stands for good ctured by the Gea. P. Bent Company longo, and sold direct in Seattle at d buyors are taking advantage of saving: GEO, P. BENT COMPANY Keattlo Show Rooma and Office, 1418 Third Ave. Latest Victrolas, Grafonolas and all the Records. If you want absolutely fresh Creamery Butter, come in and see it made RED SHIELD CREMERY Westlake Public Mar- i , Goats Cleaned 91.00 STONE & VALEN, Cleaners and Dyers 40% UNION ST MAIN BOIL Headquarters for Sporting and Athletic Goods Including Footballs, Basketballs, Indoor Baseballs, Gym Sults, We also carry a full ine of Guns and Ammunition, THEODORE WILTS 704 FIRST AVENUE 10 per cent discount to all purchasers’ showing Star ad WOMEN’S $1.25 HOUSE SLIPPERS REDUCED TO 65c Detaty Fett sit; trimmed with Fur er Ribbon, A Real Big Boston Similar Values in Men's and Women's Shece at 62.50 and 62.96. Boston Sample Shoe Shop Co., Inc. Second Ave. and Pike Second Floor, Bitel Bids. It Is Worth $1.00 ON AN $8.00 PLATE—GOOD UNTIL JANUARY 24 UNION DENTISTS 306%, Pike st. Over Owl Drug Co. be sure to visit Seattle's n: Stere, where you t When you want Fic and most up-to-date Fi value for your mon Chrysanthemum You are welcome. ROSAIA BROS. Phone Maim S508, 1001-1003 Third Ave, 2 for $1.00 7x11 Van Dyke Photos at NORDLUND'S FOTO SHOP 1313 Fourth Avenue NO COUPONS NEEDED jon tn now on. Come in and see them. THEY SAY “SLATTEN’S” BECAUSE IT’S ind our prices are rene- re, SLATTEN’S, Mfg. Confectioner 1522 Westlake EXCEPTIONAL VALUE! C. and H. Coffee at 25¢ a ib—Fresh Roasted and Ground to Suit You COLE & HARADEN Leading Grocers and Coffee Roasters DOWNSTAIRS—PIKE PLACE MARKET—SEATTLE WE WANT TO BE YOUR TAILOR Give us the opportunity, and we will guarantee to give you the utmost clothes pleasure you ever had. W. H. BUTCHART, Merchant Tailor syira 3017 Ave. “walet the latest stunt for fored hip,” why the lady that's © permitting the dip, makes On Tultion Fee if presented before January 24 at the MODERN BARBER COLLEGE 109 MAIN ST. to men and women while learning nothing to tack Your figure It’ the will stay, wages SERVED PIPING HOT Hiest Grade Blend, 400 1b. Other Good Blends, Ib. HI-GRADE 100 feet north of Pike COFFEE Co. at 1515 Second Ave. A lot of Coffee sattefaction for a little trouble. MODELED AND REPAIRED AT HALF PRICE. MODEL MILLINERY 527 PEOPLE'S PREPARE FOR A BANK BUILDING GOOD POSITION METROPOLITAN BUS|NESS COLLEGE Consolidated with the Acme an attle’s oldest busine 4 Seattic Business Colleges, Se- *s training schools. P-L Building. Suite made from your own matert: Coats made from your own Skt matertal a oe rts made from your own $2.00 SCHWARTZ LADIES’ TAILORING CO. Phone Main 3005 New and clever suggest: Full ne of Sweater Su and Novelties. 1804 Third Ave. fons for the baby its, Bath Robes, Dresses, Dolls POPULAR PRICES MISS OLIVER’S BABY SHOP 500 Union Street Our Doctor will examine, advise and prescribe, and we will furnish any bottle of medicine prescribed by the Doctor for ........ This offer is not good RIGHT without this ad, DRUG CoO. 1111 First Ave. Between Spring and Seneca Sts, AN OYSTER STEW Tastes Mighty Fine These Cold Days THE UNION CAFE Serves 3061 Union St. Oysters, Any Style, Night and Day Opposite Postoffice. BIG REDUCTIONS ON ROSARIES rades « 7h erades, $2.00 grades, $5.00 grades $1.0 vas 31 guara ALL COLORS, ALL BIRTH STONES nt guarant 20-year guarantee THE KAUFER COMPANY Jobbers and Importers of Church Goods. Minspellea Word Typographical Names of Wirms and Ad Contestant’s Name ..... Address 1122 Third Ave.