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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14
STORY OF GOOD
OLD ST. VALENTINE

There are many stories which ac-
count for the origin Of the feast day
called ST. Valentine. At the same
time identifying the saint and Civ
ing him much credit and material
standing.
One story. which seems the most
authentic. Is Of imperial Rome In
the reign Of Claudius. about the
year as A. ID.
Claudius was fond 81 war. and
persisted in stirring up a continual
tumult ON the borders Of his most
distant provinces. Armies we're
constantly In the field
Rome was drained Of her finest
young men to ill the ranks OF the
armies OF Ciaudius. and mothers.
wives and sweethearts we're natur-
ally bereaved. for many OF the
young soldiers never came back.
At last Rome tired Of this, and
the young men. influenced b. their
mothers. wives aud sweethearts
began TO resort to all manner of
means TO escape serving In the EN-
peroF's army.
And Claudius. percelying that II
was LOVE which was his chIefest
enemy. forbade marriage.
Still there were a few marriages.
for priests were bribed. and young
people ran away to distant parts to
unite their fortunes for good or bad.
veal or woe. In wedlock
And 70 the midst Of all the con.
fusion came Valentine. high priest
In the temple which stood near the
imperial palaces.
II was natural. too. for Valentine
70 come 20 the rescue OF the young
people IN love. for he had long been
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14

There Is entertainment for every.
body At pantagea Tits week com.
edy. nelodrama. music. impersona.
tions and aerobatlc stunts II ap.
plaase be taken for verdict. the
new bin Is hummer. for every.
body from the rafters down worked
the glad hand
The Hold IN With Percivai
Lennon as the heroic telegraph
operator at the lonely desert sta.
ton. proved ia be a blt of melo.
drama heaping full Of climaxes and
sCenlc effects, and easily carried
away first houors Last night the
train was somewhat lumpy. and
refused TO leave ON time or intact,
but the audience was repaid BY the
hold.nn scene.
James IA. LIGHTER pounded n lot
OF comedy music out OF a piano He
certainly knows his way around the
worries. aud made fricnds at once.
Emil Merkel's impersonatinns ~
world famous people went big. and
the Aerial Shaws. Fi,Esimmons and
Cameron and the Variety Trio got
away with their share In rounding
out the bill
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14
PROTEST.

The decision OF the war depart
ment to tranafor Mai G. " kutk
head Of the local United statea
army corps OF engineers. with head
quarters In Seattle has brought
forth a vigorous protest from the
Lake Washington Canal AasoeiH
ton
Ever since Mai kutk took up his
station be has been an ardent
booster for the canal. and members
OF the canal association point out
that Il would not be advisable TO
transfer him at this time.
A formal letter of protest was
sent to the war department seht
terdny.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14
PIONEER is DEAD

John Wesley DE Mott, a pioneer
resident Of King county. died In
Georgetown yesterday He was 70
years OF age. lie is survived by a
widow. daughter and two grand.
children.
De Mott came 70 the Sound 30
years ago and settled at Kirkland.
-Four years ago he moved to George
town. lie was a member 81 the
city council In that suburb. The
funeral services will take place
Sunday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14

The Lewis a Lake Musical Com
edY company this week presents
"A Mixed Affair" a. the Star thea.
tro. ]. W Clifford. Waffle Brooks.
Max Asher. Marlory Lake and 9th.
er members OF the company furnish
a lot Of fun, The piece Is n hodge.
podge Of song. Wit and nonsense
but II EetA over the footliKhts with
n rush The chorus shows couHid-
cradle Improvement under Waiile
BROOKS direction.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14
Three Soldiers
Die in Explosion

MANAGuA. Mic. Feb "A Three
neldiera we're killed. and II IL osti.
maed today 1000 rifles aud 10000.
Hpe cartridges we're destroyed aa
the result OF an explosion IN the am
hamilton barracks near the palace
OF the president The barracks we're
Quilted Search OF the ruins diacloa
cd the bodies Of three aentinels.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14
AT the Theatres

act there, "noeiey aud the nla.
mond, that's worth the price of ad
mission itself Girard and Gardner
played the parts. "nooiey" did the
Prince OF rilsen" fountain act.
only Il was hooae instead Of water
fom Dempsey lived up to his Mot
to. Ranlshes nult Care In mono.
logne. The Three Alex" were
fine. and their teeth figured Ia a
great number Of their aefobatio
stunts, Rlll Barron played musical
instruments and made decided
hit The Six Gypsy Singers" were
there when Il comes to Warhllng.
aud little comedy was also mtxod
In the act ell Fevre aud 81 John
in the show Girl" pleased every
body.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14
THREE HURT
In r. R. CRASH

I'M IDIFrd Ifess-I
WE.NATCHEE. f'eb. IA 1.-Two
mail clerks and a brakeman ARE IN
iured as a result Of the derailmcul
Of the eantbound Great Northern
passenger train No 4 last nlEht. ~
miles east OF Weuatchce The whole
train Of nine cars went of the
track and the wreekaEe was not
cleared up until today Part OF the
train ear.snod down an embank
ment for SO feet and rested on the
edge OF the Columbia river
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14
1T ISN'T SAFE TO KICK If
YOU'RE WORKING FOR u. S.

n you are a mail carrier and you
think your superior officers are
giving sou too heavy loads to car.
~. Il Is best not 10 complain TO
Postmaster General Hitchcock. II
yon want to hold your foh.
At any rate such Is the expert.
ence 81 four mail carriers who cir.
culated petition asking for the In.
yesiigation Of the conduct OF Super.
inteHdsnt William Copestick. and
who have been discharged. The
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14

pay SO large a percentage OF the
cost
With Murphy's record In the
council an open book. hts integrity
aud his honesty never questioned,
the report of the so.callad Citizens
Committee will HAYS but little effect
on the men aud women voters of
Seattle. who appreciate a man who
has made good at every move he
has made In the city council for
almost a dozen years.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14
TO MEET TONIGHT.

The Rainier VALLEY Improvement
association will hold its regular
monthly meeting tonight AZ the
York Presbyterian church. corner
3fth av $. and Horton Municipal
car line bond issue wlll be dis.
cussed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14

petition was signed BY more than
$50 carriers
Inspectors were sent out 10 In,
vestisate the charges. but instead
sought out the carriers who had
been active In circulating the petit.
ton. So the discharged meu dc.
clare. An appeal was sent to Post.
master General Hitchcock. and the
men state that II they fail to get
justice there. the ease viii be
taken up To President Taft
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14

EVERYTHING lesser cities Of
snohomish county. including Sno.
homish. Monroe. Marysville. Airing
ton and Granite Falls. have united
liz protest to Director Dugand
against the census figurcs Sno.
h0mish. given s.2t4. claims $500
Monroe. credited with $50 Is clam.
oring for 1900: Arlington. with
f.47g, asserts the correct figure
would be nearer i.s0G. and Mays
vile. announced at 1.93a. maintains
Il can show Z.000
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14
PROBE PROTEST OF
ITALIAN CONSUL

At the behest Of Mayor billing.
Chief OF Police Banniek will probe
the charge that DIT. A. Ghiglione.
Italian consular agent for Washing
ton and Oregon. was afforded but
scant courtesy By the police follow.
ing The dynamiting of bis garage
several weeks ago.
The mayer has turned all CORE.
spondence between the Italian con
sular agent and Gov Hay over 10
Chief Banniek with a recommends
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14
AT THE THEATRES.

/ Moore seven Days"
/ Grand The Gentleman From
| Mississippi
! Seattle The Great Divide.
| Alhamhra Faust
! orpheum New vaudeville.
! Majestic New vaudeville
. pantaqe9 New vaudeville.
/ Star Lewis a Lake Co.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14


Mike Bernard. a youth who can
knock more rag.tlme out of the
planoforte In II minutes than YOU
can shoot iackrahhits with a scatter.
shot gun. along with his warhllng
partner. Willie Weston. stand at the
top of the orpheum bill this week.
and last evening gave out alopath.
ie doses OF melody and then some.
The only other act ON the bin that
Is up 80 dollar vaudeville standard
Is provided by Lola Merrill aud
Frank Otto. Young couple who
have q nice little line Of patter.
some dancing aud not too much
singing.
The rest Of the entertainment Is
not OF particularly startling order
Il IS furnished By Frank and Rose
Gordon. dancers. Corinue Frances.
sunny singer. whatever that
may be. The Fire Commissioner =
heavy drammer. Mr.. and Mrs. 1lui
mite Barry. rural skit the motion
pictures and the Four uuntlngs.
The -Four Huntings offer a clap
trap sketch reminiscent OF the AZ.
terpiece % ye olden days The bill
Is the weakest of the season.
f5y Freddie Our office Boy.l
Been 90 the Majcsticg Well then
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14

EVERETT. - The Commercial
club of Monroe has initiated a move
mont to bond Snohomish county Tor
81. $50 .000 20 be used in the con
atruction OF good roads throughout
the populated portions OF the
county
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14
coLleoe sroRe Ronegp.

Nine dozen fountain penH and
drawing materials valued at $3.50
we're stolen from the book store
operated by students Of the state
university few nights ago No
trace OF the burglar has been
found
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14
GIN FOR THE KIDNEYS

Good para ein j. splendid faf The MD
neFa bladder aud other nftaarF organs
y hen properly prescribed. a iraaiaa
phvkitian eltea the following a. the baaf
and u8ast reliable prescription Hls uuaces
HDad uuse Ein, halt uumre uufas com
pnmud half uunrs field rNffarl burhu
Mfs mru aue take enc 60 two teaspoon
fals after cath meat And AZ led time
an eosd dfNFHisis haze fhase insFedt-
anfs Thta uuteklF eurfH hnrkafNe. fhsu-
matte palna auH other sell kapau sNnp
toms Dent te4 cab or stek kidnefs g.
without treatment Sc serious ifuuhie mAy
aaFalap raplaif
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14
BARGAINS IN WALL PAPER

Are TO be found here now. This is
the time TO start your spring house
cleaning. Save money by buying
your paper at the
FEDERAL PAINT AND WALL
PAPER CO.,
1914 LIST Av. Near University st
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14
PLAN A BANQUET.

The Chamber Of Commerce will
observe the birthday Of the Father
OF Our Country In fitting style A
banquet will be served On the night
before. Feb 81. and promising
program Is being arranged
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14

Lincoln. keb.-F Phillips. pro
feBaor Of forestry at the state uni.
versity, committed suicide NJ his
home yesterday b. inhallnR gas.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14
WOMEN DROWN


CARSON. New. Feb Ia search
- being made today for the bodies
Of Mra Jones. wife of the keeper
Of the Hobart Greek reservoir dam.
and Mrs Campbell. who we're
drowned when an Ice Jam crushed
the dam and carried away the
keepers house. In which they were
sleeping Jones Was found IA a
pile 81 debris on the creek bank. un.
conscious. and today la IN a pre-.
cariouA condition
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14

NORTH YAklMAs--To save the
two North Yakima companies of the
National Guard from asking for con.
trtbutiona or from diabanding. a
sham battle will be held February
q Admission will be charged.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14
ID Vegetables May

Cause Deaths OF five q
= SPOKANE. Feb "a Spoil 4
4 ed vegetables Ia the cellar Of 4
= the home Of r.. A. Oliver may a
. cause five deaths from typhoid 4
= fever. Mr. aud Mrs Oliver hav. a
4 ing died last week. and sAr and 4
= Mre. VIII oliver. who uureed 4
. the victims. were yesterday 4
= taken IN. and are In a precafl =
4 Gus condition Or John W a
4 cosfofd. one OF the attending 4
= physicians. ia the fifth victim. 4
and lie not expected to recover 4
4 sstss = A
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14

sh@FsF was the prime mover BE- shs 10.
eteii&sian - ths new and up fasdete &C
raNntiNE - stern whlgh maas she prod &C.
tlsH ~ iris hsianee sheet possible IN
order that YouF ballot suaE ~ tnstra .
pasAsat In plsetns the affairs - the city
IN safe hAnAs--3n she haaaw ~ ron.
scisnsiaMa sra experienced huFtneks men
-~gva csc ~ 50 YeufNelf 70 tnsestiKatn
fhe record % fr0dnFtek aawwsr.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14

ton that the investigation be thor.
ough.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14

COLyiLLE This town claims
the census figures Of 1919 Ia only
half colville'H actual population and
has entered vigorous protest The
school census shows GO children.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14

WASHINGTON. FEB. it-Col.
onel F.noch ~ Crowder today be
came Judge advocate general OF the
United States army.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14

ron new modern furnished fesfns ~
ipH pfierH. call - the Nifatntus sos Wiz
stnia At. near Weetiake AZ. .ss
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14
PRINCES HAVE MrAslEs

LONDON. Feb, 1.-THE condition
Of the prince Of Wales and hts
brother. Prince Albert. who are SUI.
feFing With the German measles al
Dartmouth. VAS unchanged today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14
AROUND The STATE.

Washington Judge John G. Den.
ncy of Everett has been selected by
President TAFT Co be registrar OF
the Seattle land office.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14

the Seattle land office
Washington. Within seven years
the trade of the United States with
Its uoncontlguous territories has
doubled la value
pittsbura Alleging that the soul.
ful kiss Of her younger sister.
Sophia nsierhaeh. had been em.
nloyed 60 Woan her husband away
from her Mrs Henry &. Baxmeier.
wife OF the secretary of the indie,
pendeuce brewing company. has
entered suit for divorce.
Reno When told that death was
near. Martin Lutz. a Carson pioneer.
arose from hia bed. dressed warmly
aud went to the woodshed, where
he dug mp 81 500 In gold twentiea.
which he would not trust with the
banks lie returned to hts bed and
soon died.
Washington The condition OF
Clara Barton. founder OF the Red
Cross. who has been ~ NJ her home
near here. Is rapidly Improving
Spokane-Mrs. May Jackson col.
lapsod today when Judge Needham
sentenced her three small sons 20
the state rcformatory She and her
five small children were recently de-.
serted by her husband
vaneouver--when S. w. Thornon
heard suspicious noises. which
sounded much like burglars on his
front porch last nlght. he grabbed
up a shot gun and paered out of a
second story window u was only
robins feastlng on crumbs on the
porch.
North Yakima--A bounty Of "a
cents has been offered for magplea.
Which have been voted a. a pest
here. A thNidermiat has offered
cents more.
South Bend--osrrina;or Reed, -
yrarald Portland boy. may lose his
LED. which vas broken while he WAS
visiting family here. because the
family refused to send for medical
aid. declaring that the Lord would
heal the member
North Yakima.--The corpse OF ~.
y. Jacobs. a carpenter who has been
missing many months. was found
floating In mill pond by boys. A
girl at the time Of the mans diaap'
pearnnce reported she heard some
one fall In the pond,
EVERETT. ~ Charles Case, IS
years old. u Ia a local hospital with
bis head severely cut as the result
OF an accident al the McWtlliama &
Henry mill here. lie vii recover
SPokANE.~-Fred loxisr inter.
rupted plans for his own funeral BY
walking into his own home and In
forming his grisvlug mother that
he had not been drowned At Boiling
ham. az reported The body found
had been wrongly Identified.
EvERETT.--poiice Judge Shelter
today threw a bomb into the camp
Of local blind piE operators BY not
only filming the arrested Offenders.
but requiring each 10 give 81 900
bonds 20 obey the law.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14
Try This for Colds
Prescription Known for Results
Rather Than Large Quantity

90 60 your druggist and get Two ounces
Of Ctycsrlue and half an ounce Of
Concentrated Pine com pound Mix these
with half pint ~ good whis1gey Shake
we'll Take ONE 70 two tsaspounfulH after
each meal and AZ bed time Smaller
doses 90 children according TO age"
Any one can prepare this az home This
h said 90 be the quickest cough and cold
cure known 90 the medical profession he
sure to get only the genuine t8iobsj Con-
centrated Pine. Each half ounce bottle
comes ia "a tin screw top eeaied case n
the druggist BE- ont Of stock he VIII quick
~ get it from his wholesale house. Don't
fool with uncertain mixtures II IL risky
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14

Washington. Within seven years
the trade of he United States with
Its uoncontlguous territories has
doubled la value.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14

EvERETT.--peliee Judge sheller
today threw bomb into the camp
Of local blind piE operators By no,
only filming the arrested offenders.
but requiring each 10 give 81 900
bonds 20 obey the Law
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14

Jay Freddie Our office 6oy.l
Been 90 the Maicstie7 Well then
don't miss Il because there's one
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14
DIABETES

with Sal-Sano, there Is rapid relief Of all
symptoms, gain in weight. In nerve and
muscle power and in energy without
restricted diet. Excellent results even In
gangrens. At ieAdng druggists.
SAL sANO co.
Write FOR Booklet
G6-ks Pine st. New N
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14

North Yakima.--The corpse Of NJ.
y. Jacobs. a carpenter who has been
missing many months. was found
floating In mill pond by boys, A
gtrl AZ the time Of the mans diaap.
pearnnce reported she heard some
one fall IN the pond
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14

South Bend--oarrina;on Reed, -
yearold Portland boy. may lose his
LED. which vas broken while he Was
visiting family here. because the
family refused to send for medical
aid. declaring that the Lord would
heal the member
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14

pittsbura Alleging that the soul.
fal kiss OF her younger sister.
Sophia nsierhaeh. had been em.
nloyed 60 wean her husband away
from her, Mrs Henry G. naxmeier.
wife OF the secretary Of the indie,
pendence brewing company. has
entered suit fof divorce.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14

SPokANE.--Fred loxier inter.
rupted plans for his own funeral by
walking into his own home and In.
forming his grisviug mother that
he had not been drowned At Boiling
ham. az reported The body found
had been wrongly Identified.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14

North Nakima--A bounty ef vi
cents has been offered for inagptea
which have been voted a. a pest
here. A taxidermiat has offered
cents more
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14

EVERETT. --- Charles Case, IS
years old. u Ia a local hospital with
bis head severely cut as the result
OF an accident At the McWilliama 4
Henry mlll here lie wlil recover.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14

Reno. When told that death was
near. Martin Lutz. Carson pioneer.
arose from hia bed. dressed warmly
aud went To the woodehed. where
he dug mp $500 In gold twentiea.
which be would not trust with the
banks. lie returned to hts bed and
soon died.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-14

Vaneeuver--when S. w. Thoraon
heard suspicious noises. which
sounded much like burglars on his
front porch last nlght. he grabbed
up a shot gun and peered cat of a
second story window II was only
robins feastlug on crumbs on the
porch.
The Washington bee., 1911-12-30

appearance of Mr. Wilkinson would
lead one to believe that he is not
over so or 90 years of age He is
the youngest old man in the United
States, which was fully demonstrated
last Tuesday evening His dress was
fau1tless, and if his age was not
known one would presume that he
was a gay old bachelor. No citizen
is more highly esteemed than Mr.
Wilkinson. For a number of years
he has been employed as assistant IL
brarian in the law library OF Con-
gress During his stay as assistant
librarian he was appointed a member
of the board of trustees of the col
ored public schools, in which capacity
he served with honor and distinction.
He has been prominently and highly
connected with many benevolent and
political organizations, and today he
is one Of the best known and most
highly respected citizens OF Washing
ton. This city's most exclusive social
set turned out to honor Mr.. Wilkin-
son on last Tuesday evening.
Among those present were:
Messrs. Eugene Brooks. Roscoe
Conkling Bruce, VIM. H. Brucce,
Atty. w. Calvin Chase, John c. Dan
cy, Judge VIM. L. Houston, Asst.
Atty. Gen. w. H. Lewis, Henry Lin
coin Johnson, Daniel Murry, Hon ].
c. Napier, Register of Treasury; DR..
Michael H. Robinson, Judge Robt II.
Terrell, Ralph w. Tyler, Auditor;
David Warner, Prof. n. F. Weather
less, Jno. T. Y. Wilkinson, Jr,. VIM,
L. D. Wilkinson, Thomas H. Wright
The Washington bee., 1911-12-30
Mrs. Williams Received.

Mrs. Z. c. Williams received her
friends at a beautiful reception at
the Conservatory of Music on Sun
day, December "A, from ) to !, in
honor of her sisters, the Misses Helen
and Dorothy Chestnut, of Cleveland,
Ohio
Mesdames Robt. II. Terrell, Walter
Pinchback, Amphas H. Glenn, Ralph
w. Tyler, VIM. L. D. Wilkinson, Mn.
II. Clifford, Chas l. West, Jas. c. Ma
pier, and the Misses Blanche Walle,
Jessie Parks, Annie Howard and FL
eanor Curtis, assisted III receiving.
The Chrysalis Club served in the
pretty decorated dining room. After
the reception, the ladies assisting, and
their husbands, remained to a supper
and musicale Mr.. Harry Williams
sang and Messrs. Jeter, Weir and
Grant played several exquisite selec-
tlOus