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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-19
BY B. II. Garfield
Copyrighted. 1918. by the Newspa-
per Enterprise Assoolatlon.l

Copyrighted. 1918. by the Newspa.
per Enterprise Assoolatlon.l
Without being able to estimate
the pension roll that would follow
war with Mexico, or the losses
sustained by the common folks OF
the Uaitcd States. whose wage.earn.
ers vii have Ia do tho fighting and
the occupying OF Mexico. We can
still pile up quite "A respectable fig.
ure of actual cost which would be
necessary ut the very outset OF such
a movement
We have assumed. In our oonsid.
GRAFTON OF this question. that tho tn
itial campaign would DO over In six
or eiSht months. at cost OF about
s. 900 goo day Then. as a mini.
mum. We would have TO maintain an
army OF occupation for ak months.
which would cost at least sl00. 600.
600. Therefore Il viii cost about
Si50. uO0. 600 and 100000 men. II We
can get through with the Job IN
about a years time
But we can't; We would
would have 20 keep an army
there longer than that. Carl
sons would have TO be establish.
ed. lines OF communication kept
open. bandits subdued. II
would cost S25o. 900 900 more for
another year Of occupation. And.
N longer than that. millions up
on millions would have TO DO
added.
II L is a question of protecting the
property OF American corporations
In Mexico. II would be far cheaper
10 pay these corporations all they
might ask for their holdings and let
IL 40 AZ that This cost wouldn't be
A DROP in the bucket. compared to
the cost OF OCCUPATION OF the
country. II IL is money that Is In
volycd, the cost OF protecting" the
interests OF our capitalists in Mex.
leo Is so great that. as a business
venture. the cost would be prohibit.
tive.
" II 10 case Of protecting the
Americans now In Mexico,
whose lives may be endan eersd
In the civil strife In that eoun-
Try. how about the 2so.o men
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-19
MISSING MAYOR
COMES BACK

HILLYARD Dec i3.-Returning
as mysteriously as he disappeared
many weeks ago. Jared Hedrick.
lately mayor OF Hillyard. declares
he would assert his right to finish
out his term which expires Janu.
airy /. Hedrick's disappearance
occasioned much speculation and
many rumors During his absence
nothing was heard from him. In
the meantime W. II. Eaken had
been elected mayor in his place.
Hedrick stated that he had trav-
eled thousands Of miles since leav.
ing. walking most OF the way.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-19

tho nature OF bringing additions
bioodahed and financial loss 10 Mex.
ico in order 10 stop the ioss now 20
ing oa. Invasion. To MEXICO. would
mean n FAR GREATER loss OF life
and property than can be caused by
her own troona In tho field and
fighting each other
The Goa, Of > years war and
years Occupation" 10 Mexico
ana 10 the Mexican people
would be much larger than two
years more Of the same sort
OF warfare that has been 90
Ing or.
For. back OF II ali. the temper
and characteristics OF the Mexican
people must bc considered. Amer
leans will not be hailed m deliver.
ors by any portion OF tho people.
All factions have been infiancd a,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-19
Battle Between
Lion and Mouse
Big Attraction
Piay-ooers Enjoy Excellent Pro
duetion BY Bailey & Mitchell
Players at the Seattle Theatre.

A battle between a lion and a
mouse would be a rather unusual
event. II would be we'll worth see
ing.
Such a battle has been staged at
the Seattle Theatre each night this
week, and the event has attracted
thousands Of lovers OF what is best
In drama.
OF course there is not an actual
physical combat between a real lion
and tiny bit OF mouse. There
is, however, a battle OF brains and
wit. strategy and scheming, be
tween a big, forceful man worth
millions OF dollars and pretty,
dainty young woman. who seeks on
~ TO save her fathers good name
and high office from the double
dealing politicians who toady 10 the
man Of wealth.
Miss Viola Leach az Shirley Ross
more IL an exceedingly attractive
mouse" in this production. She
Is convincing and holds the atten-
ton Of the audience all through
the play. Mr.. Guy Hitner IL an
excellent "lion"--the man Of force
full personality. who usually accom-
plishes what he starts to do, but
who I'm this case is outwitted by
the little mouse"
THE Lion and the Mouse" rs the
best drama ever written by that
great author, Charles Klein. u IA
a play that interests everyone, no
matter what their walk In life. II
will be produced each night the re.
mainder of the week, with matinees
Saturday and SUNDAY.
The Bailey T. Mitchell players IL
the best local company Seattle has
ever had. The Seattle Theatre Is
not controlled by the theatrical
trust, therefore the, best seats at
night are but 80 cents. Matinee
nrices are 20 cents.--Adv.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-19
CAY OLD FLIRT

TOLEDO. Dec. 19.-An irate cit.
lien reported 10 the police that a
woman was trying to kiss all the
men near Erie ST. and Nebraska av.
a policeman found Sadie Graham.
aged l02. forcing her giriish stten.
lions on several men, who were try.
ing to keep her quiet. Before the
blushing cop could collect himself
the aged flirt impressed hearty
smack on his profile. Sadie was
taken To the station.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-19

different timon and by diffcrcni
leaders against the "Rrlngocs 90 BE
sides. there H. n recollection oI
tho Mexican war OF conquest. ~
WHICH THE UNITED STATES
TOOK A HUGE SLICE or MEX
iCAN TERRITORY,
Everything possible has
been done In Mexico, especial
iy by the huerta faction, 10
arouse the people against the
Northerners. Not one.half Of
the population can read or
write, but n clever cartoon and
campaign poster has been
made ever since the disorders -
started. The peon. who can
not read. readily can under.
stand a picture, and all Mex.
leaa publications have lnaue.
urated remarkably effective
campaign OF cartoons, showing
Unsle Sam as grasplng Van
ke-. who 10 seeking 10 enslave
the Mexican people by annex.
alton.
No retaliation. because Of thli
campaign, has led many OF the
peoui. 10 believe that the United
States 10 afraid, ami insults hav'
followed II therefore gets dowf
either 10 a point Of honor" or 4
point Of protecting American Ia
tercsa. A STRONG MAN CAN
AFFORD TO IGNORE AN IN
suit FROM A WEAK AMI
DRUNKEN ONE As for "Amori
can interests" n very pertinen
question might be- asked OF eact
man expected 10 do the fighting
"ttow valuable are YOUR
interests In Mesleo7"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-19
DEBATE ON DISARMAMENT

The subject for debate tomorrow
night. at the session OF the Satur-
dag Literary club Of the Y NJ. G. a.
is Resolved. That the United
States should reduce It's navy. with
view 10 disarmament" The Of
firmatiye side OF the question will
be taken BY w. A. So Relic and VII
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-19

from the officers gun stopped him.
He said his name was Joe Carson,
%. He had on four suits OF
clothes which he confessed no
stole with tho suit cases at the
store OF J. Berkman 4 Brothers.
1855 Jackson.
Two masked men robbed J. n.
Russell. 1914 18th " r., OF SIS m
they stopped him a, 18TH y. w.
and s0th st.
Burglars entered tho home ~ r
u. Goodale. 2aib 18th and stole
81:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-19
YOU'D Have to Do the Fighting in Case of War With
MexiCo Just How Valuable Are YOUR Interests There?
WAR AND ILLNESS

Our army IN Cuba included
the great majority of the regu-
lars. aud was. therefore the
flower OF the American force.
Every officer. other than myself.
except one. was down with sick
ness at one time or another
Very few OF the men retained
their strength aud energy There
wee less than 90 per cent who
were III for any kind OF work. ~
Thco. Roosevelt.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-19

who will lose by intervention
and occupation.
The Cost 20 Mexico
Outside OF all this coat--cstimated
and that beyond eHtimntion-we are
morally bound 10 consider the COST
TO MEXICO. The only possible
plea ,or invasion would be TO "paci
n" tho country to "rcAtorc order.
II Intervention were welcomed By
Mexico-by n fairly representative
portion OF its Inhabitants by a
strong rebel party In the field 10
whom tho United States could con.
sistently grant tho rights OF bcllig.
ersnts. thcro would be a FAIR PRE-
TEXT But ALL Mexican parties.
divided In everything else, arc OP.
POSED TO INTERVENTION.
Therefore. under such circum.
stan ,ss. Intervention would be In
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-19
SPENT Money;
TAKES HER LIFE

LOS ANGELES. Doc ia.-pe.
baus. sh. had exhausted her hus-
bands bank account and feared to
face the result. Mrs. Chas. Curry.
wife OF u mechanic. committed sui.
eide. Curry told the police today
tina, he ronsured her when she
confessed tina, she had spent hln
wages ~ 5000 month and covered
her actions by making false entries
In his bank books.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-19
WAR AND MORALS

Every war. even the brlefcst,
will, In one year, domorallxo
mon lneompsrsbly more than
thousands fof thoftn. arrons and
murders committed In the oourpo
o. centuries by individual men
under the Influence Of passion"
-TolstoL
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-19
sample Sire Bottle Of swamp
Root

Encios. ton cents 10 DR.. Kilmrr
4 Co. ninshsmton. y. Y. for a sam.
pie size bottle by Parcel Post,
should convince anyone. You will
also receive n booklc, OF valuable
information. telling all abou, the
Kidneys. When writing. be sure
and mention Dept. r.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-19
he SPIT ON COP

ST. LOUIS. Dec. 19.--Patrolmnn
Martin J. Malouey vas surprised
TO receive letter inclosing a dollar
bill and an apology for accidentally
splitting on the traffic officer from
a passing street car. Tho note was
signeI. "Sorrowful Citizen"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-19
helm Russo. and the negative by A
W Barth and George Holdmore.
PENCILS BEAR GERMS

SUFFlELD. Conn.-Lead pencils
passing from mouth 10 mouth caut
ed diphtheria 20 become epidemie
IN a grammar school Pencils vess
burned and pupils warned.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-19

Though not ranking with the
chrysanthemum, the sod headed
cabbage has undoubted charms Of
ITS own.-Chicago News.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-19
RAW MEAT PLAQUE CURE

PARIS. Dec. 19.--Raw meat
ig the cure for tuberculosis,
announced by Prof. Charles
ReIchet, TO whom was awarded
this years medical Nobel prize
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-19

And other goodies such as you
never before tasted or heard OF.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-10-23
FOR SALE BY
rIDMAN, of Course.

and Handouff King, is one of the
many attractions that make up
the supporting company, as is
also "Marcellus," the comedy de-
lineator of eccentric feminine
types, Billie Roe, Blackface
Comedian, Nat and Nellie Bios
som, Comedy Sketch Artists.
One pleasing feature OF Miss
Leroy is that, she does not try to
impress yon with the fact thst
there is anything supernatural
about her performance. She &C
knowledges everything is done
by scientific means. and her one
object is TO give pleasing and
refined entertainment.
There will be q complete
change of program every night
and the prices are only ten and
twenty cents.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-10-23
MYSTERIOUS DAISY LEROY
Famous Mind Reader will be at the
Dixie Theatre Soon

Daisy Leroy, the great Telep-
ATHEIST and Mind Reader, will be
at the Dixie Theatre for three
nights, starting Thursday, Oct.
%, and no doubt will pack the
theatre to it's fullest capacity.
A few OF the wonders Miss Le-
roy performs while in a state of
somnolency are finding lost or
misplaced articles, telling what
you are best fitted for in life,
whether you will be successful
in your undertakings, when and
whom You will marry, in fact
this lady can tell you anything
this side of the grave. ALI you
are required to do is to write
your name or initials after the
question. You may do this at
home or in the theatre. Place
the paper In your pocket or purse
and show it to no one. Miss LIE
roy answers all questions free of
charge. In addition to above she
will give her famous spiritualistic
seance.
The Great Andrews, Magician
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-10-23
Mrs. Tom Crick Entertains.

A beautifully planned recep-
ton was rendered the Willing
Workers by Mrs. Tom Crick in
honor of her guest, Mrs. Chap
man of Birmingham, Ala.
The Orr * home, which lie one
of the hsndsomest in town, was
lavishly decorated in ferns and
cosmos.
The honoree wore a handsome
dress of figured charmeuse with
touches of lace and coral jewels.
The hostess wore a becoming lin
gerie costume.
A two-course menu was daintily
served by the hostess, assisted by
Misses Margaret and Oorrine
Crick and Susie May Keathley.
Those present were Mesdames
Chapman, Orlck, Alexander,
Bobo, Campbell, Cunningham,
Louis Hassler, Leo Hassler, Hem
bree, Keathley, Ladd, Marler,
Schaerer, Shook, Sheriff., Wer
ner, Wilson, Wiley; Misses Jes-
sic Harley. Margaret Crick, Rose
Levan, Corrine Crick and Susie
May Keathley.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-10-23
The Family Cough Medicine.


In every home there should be
a bottle of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery, ready for immediate use
when any member of the family
contracts cold or a cough.
Prompt use will stop the spread
of sickness. s. A. Std, of Ma
son, Mich, writes: "My whole
family legends upon DR.. Kings
New Discovery as the best cough
and cold medicine in the world.
Two SOC bottles cured me of pneu-
monia." Thousands of other
families have been equally bene-
flied and depend entirely upon
DR.. Kings New Discovery to
cure their coughs, colds, throat
and lung troubles. Every dose
helps. Price SOC and $10O. All
druggists. Il. e. Buckleu & Co. ,
Phlladelphia or ct. Louis.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-10-23
Club Entertained.

The Thursday Afternoon Gard
Club was delightfully."- entertain
ed by Mrs. Ernest W ,rner last
week at her lovely home on Rail
road Avenue. Throughout the
house soft red glow was visible,
being reflected from a profusion
of rich red saliva which was used
with artistic effect for decora.
tions. A color motif of red and
yellow was beautifully empha-
sized. The pretty tally cards
were ornamented with Hallow
cen emblems. Progressive bridge
whist was enjoyed at three
tables. MINIS were served dur
ing the game. Mrs. Bowers won
the club pin. A delicious lunch
con menu was served at the card
tables. The guests included !:
Misses Irma Hampton. Jeanette
White, Viola Kelley; Mesdames
Horace Bowers, Lewis Hines,
George Tidman, A. j. Kelley,
Martin Marugg, William Brad
ley, James Alternately and Ernest
Norvell.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-10-23
Eczema and Itching Cured.

The soothing, healing medica-
ton in DR.. Hobson's Eczema
Ointment penetrates every tiny
pore of the skin, clears 1t Of all
impurities-stops itching instant
ly. DR.. Hobson's Eczema ONT
ment is guaranteed to speedily
heal eczema, rashes, ringworm,
letter and other unsightly erup-
tlons. Eczema Ointment Is a
DOCTORS prescription, not an ex-
pertinent. Ali druggists or by
mail, Soc. tfeiffer Chemical
Co., Philadelphis and 1t. Louis.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-10-23
Stoves and Heaters.
Do not forget to get our prices
before buying. You will save money.
The New York Stores
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as admins
tratrix of the estate Of my de-
ceased husband, F. r. Nussbaum,
notice is hereby given to all per-
sons indebted to the said F. r.
Nussbaum, deceased, to come
forward and make settlement,
and all persons having claims or
demands against said estate are
also notified to file the same with
me, duly authenticated as re-
CURED by law, on or before the
25th day of April, 1914, or the
same may be forever barred.
MRS. Rosa NUssBAUM, Admrx.
Gruetli, Tenn.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-10-23

John Henry Heer, born Janu-
airy, 1880, at illarus, Switzer-
land, and who was among the
pioneer settlers of the Swiss
colony IN this county, died at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Anna
Marugg, here last Friday after
noon at l o'clock, after an illness
of several days.
Mr.. Heer was about 81 years
old at the time of his death and
had been a resident Of this coun-
ty for 40 years. He leaves three
children: Mrs. Anna Marugg of
this city, Henry Heer of Nash
vile, and Mrs. D. @. Hughes of
Louisville, KY.
The remains were inferred at
the city cemetery Sunday after
noon with funeral services by
Rev. W. Fl. DuBose.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-10-23
Early Snowfall.

A snowfall of over SIX inches
on last Monday, accompanied by
severe cold weather, marked the
opening Of an unusually early win
ter. Thermometers varied Mon
day night between 10 and 20 de-
grees above zero. Bushes and
trees full of green foliage were
in many instances borne to the
ground by the heavy snowfall.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-10-23
Called Meeting at Sewanee

At called meeting of resi-
dents of Sewanee, held at the
Otey Parish House Oh Saturday,
the 18th, to consider the lnvita-
ton issued by Tracy City and
Monteagle Boards of Trade to CO.
operate in the Good Roads Move
ment, the following committee
was appointed to represent Sc
vance on the "Sewanee- Mont
eagle Tracy City Highway Com
mission: W. H. DuBose, Jos.
Riley, Thos. Hamilton, Telfair
Hodgson and Q, X. Benedict.
The Com mission will meet at
Paramount College on the even
ing of Nov. LIST for the purpose
of organization and discussion of
plans. IL is probable that the
work of Board of Trade will be
done through an already existing
organization, the Sewanee Vii
lage Improvement society, which
has achieved much for the town
10 the past. Mr. Claiborne is
the President.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-10-23
A Gentle and Effective Laxative

A Gentle and Effective Laxative,
A mild, gentle and effective
laxative Is what people demand
when suffering from constipation.
Thousands swear by DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. Hugh Tallman,
of San Antonio, Tex, writes !:
"They, are, beyond question,
the best pills my wife and | have
ever taken" They never cause
pain. Price 25c at druggists or
by mail. FL. E. Bucklen & Co.,
Philadelphia or St.. Louis.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-10-23
What frightened Him.

During furnace cleaning opera
tions in a large steel works the
workmen occasionally had to
walk across a plank high in the
air. One of them would cross it
on bis hands and knees. "Are
you frightened of walking on the
pIank?' the foreman said to him
once. "No, SIR" replied the
man; "tis frightened | am of
walking off it'll"
Read Mrs. Grundy.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-10-23
Card of Thanks.

We would like to take this OPP
portunitv of thanking all who
kindly assisted during the illness
and death of our loved one. MAY
Gods blessings rest upon you.
MRS. ANNA MARUGG
AND FAMILY.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-10-23
STATE NEWS ITEMS.
Interesting Happenings Over
Tennessee.


ing seven pounds and meas
uring twenty-six inches in cir
conferences, was taken to Hum
boldt recently. The potato was
beautifully rounded and develop
ed and the largest grown in that
section this year.
Transfer of property in Nash
vile from DR.. Samuel s. Briggs
to the Trustees of the Cumber-
land Lodge No s, Free and Ac-
cepted Masons, has been record
ed, This property is opposite
the Governors Mansion. Plans
are now being made 30 erect q
handsome Masonic Building.
Two men supposed to be from
Enid, Miss, came to Memphis
Friday night and stopped at the
jefferson Hotel. Upon retiring
they blew out the gas and were
found in an unconscious ccndit-
ION by inmates of the hotel. The
fact that the window was up an
inch or more saved the lives of
the two men.
While making some repairs ut
the Gallatin workhouse unearth-
ed q bundle of old legal papers
dating as far back as 1S46.
Among the lot were notes, re-
ceipts and accounts against the
corporation of Gallatln aud other
private individuals. There is
quite a number of accounts
against the corporation dated
1850.
1t was reported last Thursday
that natural gas h9d been discov
cred where the Battle of Chioka-
manga began in 1868. The dis.
covery was made by a farmer
named Smith. At Alexander's
bridge, the farmer was boring q
we'll when he made the strike.
Having reached a depth of about
300 feet he suddenly began to
smell gas, so the report states.
The Tennessee Synod, Cumber-
land Preoby terrain Church, met
Tuesday evening with the Old
Beach congregation of Sumner
county, on Shackle Island, seven
miles from Gallatin. The synod
is celebrating its Tooth annivers-
ary, and it was with the Old
Beach congregation that the first
synod of the Cumberland Presby
terian church was organized in
Tennessee.
Capt. William Hoddad, who
has the contract of transporting
the United States mails from
Cumberland City to Dover and
W no has experienced great
trouble, caused by the low stag
of water during the past summer
and fall, has decided to use a
new type of boat In the trade.
The boat will be of the hydro
plane type with surface propeller
and will draw only eight inches
of water. 1t will have a length
of 80 feet with eight foot .beam
and will be driven by a 36-horse
pewer engine that will develop a
speed of 10 to 10 miles per hour.
After eighteen years of free
dom William Heady, who escap-
ed from the Tennessee periten-
tiary in 1895, while quarrying
rocks for the walls of the present
prison, has been captured in Ar
kansas, and will be brought back
to complete his sentence. His
never-dying conscience and grow
ing dread of the long arm of the
law finally led to his detention.
While under the influence of
liquor and crazed by his fears
and dread of discovery Heady
grew delirious, and while in jail
at Helena, Ark, raved of his
ancient crime and escape from
the Tennessee prison. He was
overheard by Sheriff Jorman of
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1913-10-23
Lost, Strayed or Stolen.

One red and white yearling
heifer, label in lower part of
right ear. ANY information lead.
ing thereto will be literally re-
wardet.
JNo. N, SUHILD, Gruetlj,