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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-02
CRAFTERS Get
CASH-bUT Who?

The city Of Seattle was defrauded
Of thousands Of dollars under the
garbage contract Of the Seattle
Refuse Collecting Co. which expired
January 81.
This has been practically admit.
ted by all members Of the depart.
rent efficiency committee o. the
council, which 10 Investigating the
graft charges. But the responsible
ity for the graft Ia an undecided
question.
Councilman Goddard. while post
lively stating he was convinced OF
fraud having existed during the Is
months Of the contract. uevcrthe'
less took issue yesterday with At
torney Snyder for the complalnantH
a. 10 the health departments re
sponsihllity.
Goddard finally took the position
that Il would bo FAR better and more
effective " the probe were conduct
ed by grand jury
Tho probe 10 not completed. by
any means. John Bathurst. The FIRST
and only witness thus far having
occupied the witness stand all 81
Tuesday Under sharp cross exam.
nation by Attorney Lytcr Tor the
health department Bathurst repeat
ed that he believed Superintendent
Murray was getting a rRke-off from
the private contractors for permit.
ting gravel. sand. scrap iron. prod.
nee waste. brewery bottles. etc. 10
be weighed as ordinary garbage.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-02
SEEK CAUSE FOR
FATAL SHOOTING

~ United Press Leased Wire
Los ANGELES. April Admit
ting that they are mystified. the
police are seeking today solution
ot the shooting and killing Of Mrs
Irene smith q, by Jas. J Murphy
as the young woman was playipe
cards with Murphys nephew. Nor
ris Bohannon. Murphy was arrest
ed. and officers are searching for
Mrs. Estelle Moore. Bohannon's sis.
ter who entered the room with Muir.
phy moment before the shot that
Killed Mrs. Smith was fired
Bohannon believes Murphv's buI.
lot was intended for him. Accord
ing 10 his story. Murphy Ieveled tho
gun after firing one ineffectual sbof
and Bohannon struck Il aside the
bullet shooting Mrs Smith through
tho heart
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-02
MAKES YOUR BACKA(HE VANISH,
DRIVES RHEUMATIC PAINS AWAY
Eases Stiff Sore Swollen Joints and Muscles Relieving Back
ache and Bladder Disorders After Few Doses Taken

This is what Croxone, the new
scientific discovery, does for suffer.
ers of such troubles. II promptly
relieves these diseases because II
reaches tho cause. II soaks right
into the walls and Innings Of the
kidneys and cleans out the stopped
up inactive organs like water does
a sponge neutralizes, and dissolves
every particle of uric acid and
makes tho kidneys sift from the
blood all the waste matter and poi
sons that lodge In the joints and
muscles to scratch and irrltate and
cause rheumatism. II soothes and
heals the delicate Innings OF the
bladder and leaves the kidneys In n
clean, strong, healthy condition. so
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-02
FLAG CASE TO
SUPREME COURT

Fooled again" murmured Judge
John r. HUMPHREYS this morning
Judge Iiumphros was 90 Eet a
fby sfoot. fsstAr American flag
for the wall Of bis courtroom today.
or Forthwith send tho county com
minaionsfs ~ JAN for contempt Of
court
hui The county commissioners
slipped one over on tho Judge
They obtained "A writ of prohibition
from Judge George r. Morris Of
the supreme court. who visited Sc
attic las; might The writ rcstralns
Judge Humrhries from committing
the commits toner's TO prison until
April n. AZ which time the flag or
JAN edict Will be argued before the
supreme court
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-02
SAYS CHINESE
FIX WITNESSES

A Sensational feature was inject.
Cd into the Chinese tong murder
case. on trial before Judge Ronald.
when VIII II Morris. chief attorney
for Chin Quoug. one Of the trio &C.
cuHed ot numbering Wong Sing last
December. accused " y Sing. a
Chinese slcuth. 81 attempting TO fix
Witnesses Morris took the witness
stand and testified that Sing came
20 his office and offered To ditch
two Witnesses. Gum Fong and
Dung Jeck. the states star wit.
ncsscE. for $3.50
Chin Quong denies that he be.
longs 20 any tong except the Chinese
Free MasonH He claims the Hon
sing tong. OF which the murdered
man was n member. framed % the
evidence against him.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-02
WASHINGTON SENDS %
CARLOADS OF CLOTHING
AND FOOD TO SUFFERED

In answer 10 The cry for food
sent out from Dayton. o.. yester.
day. the people of this state started
20 carloads OF food and clothing
east By special train today.
Eighteen carloads we're sent
from North Yakima and two from
this city.
Tho train from North Yakima
carried 300 tons Of potatoss. on
ions, apples. -four grocerlcn aud
crackers These were donated by
farmers and packing associations.
and tho Hartman lines ar. traus.
porting tho food 20 Omaha free,
from which n will be taken on 70
la, ton by the Chicago and North
woatern.
One thousand cases Of salmon.
donated by the Alaska Packers az
ISOLATION, were ordered sent direct
from the company'B warehouse In
New York. and should be at Day
ton today.
H. addition 10 the food already on
the way. i,700 has been collected
teIe and various amounts. totaling
neaily 5000. have been collected
IN other cities throughout the state.
.'nls will be wired 10 the Rel
Cross headquarters.
$4,000 AZ Los Angeles.
~ United Pre-. Leased wiz.
LOS ANGELES. April 2.-Ffty
thousand dollars has been sent from
Los Angeles today for the flood sur.
ferers In Ohio and Indiana. More
money In being raised.
More Money Needed.
By United Pre-. Leased wiz.
COLUMBUS, o.. April 2.-Goyer-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-02
WORK SHIFTS OF
FIREMEN NOW

The double platoon systom In he
Seattle fire department went into
effect this morning The day SHIFT
went on duty NJ g a. m, and will
be on duty until G p m. The night
shift viii work from 6 p m 20 s
o'clock tomorrow morning. The
doublc.shlft plan nccpssliated the
Immediate employment % 1872 new
men. and the additional cost Of the
new system viii DO Sl39.000 an.
uually
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-02
THEY'RE HOP SINGS

THE Hip Sing and the Hop Sing
tongs are two different societies
and have nothing 10 do with each
other" said Lock Hong. president
Of the Hip Sing tong. today
The Star enormously connected
the Hip Sing tong with the trial
now on IN Judge Ronalds court
The Witnesses who testified
against chin Qu0ng are members Of
the Hop Sing and not the Hip Sing
society.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-02

they can filter the blood and keep
you well.
II you suffer with baokache-hass
pains In the neck or sides-nervou'
or dizzy spclls-a few doses OF OroA
one Will relieve the congestion anu ,.
you will be surprised how 0uicsi,,
all kidney. bladder and rheuhiAu'
troubles will disappear.
Croxune Is different from al QUE !.
remedies. Il Is so prepared tna'
is practically impossible to taAe ~
into the human system witDSa. ~
suits. An original package Q! ,Io ,s.
one costs but a trifle, ana All ua re
gists are authorized 70 ret''raassn,d
purchase price Il Croxone snV'
fail In q single case,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-02
'L|FER,'
HE'S INNOCENT
ny United P'.- Lss..a Wiz.

BY United Press LsS.-d vlr.
MADISON. Wis, April a-co.
Mcooyern has granted a conds,los'
al pardon 70 William N. pulls-
sentenced from Dane county n
1898 70 serve life term IN VA.
pun Tor the murder OF an ay.1
couple at Black Earth.
William Bestor. who was ,ouuA
guilty at the same time ana =
eelYed The same sentence. made a.
affidavit just before be died -
Gently that Fuller had no psrt /,
the murder. Fullers father az
mother are now too old TO supuor.
themselves. and Il Ia one OF ,bs
conditions OF his pardon that h.
provide for them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-02
ENGINE
FOR TAX BILL

COLFAX. April 2 Sheriff VIM
Cole and deputies Of Whitman
county are today holding an O-W.
r & n engine and caboosc as host
axe until the railroad company pays
personal taxes assessed by the
county The sheriff also seized a
passenger train ana power car Of
the Inland Electric Co. but this
was released through a rusc by the
local agent OF the company after the
train had been delayed 90 minutes
The agent Of tho O-W n q y Co.
stated the matter had been referred
TO Portland ofnc ale of the road
Court action may result from tho
seizure Of the companys property
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-02
LAST RITES FOR
KING GEORGE |,

Ily United Press Leased Wire
ATHENS, April . Marked by
the impressive rites OF the Greek
church. tho state funeral Of the late
King George. who was assasslnated
recently. began here at 10 n. m. TO.
day.
Later private services were held
In the royal mausoleum, with only
members OF the deceased kings
family present. King Constantine
ana the other relatives present
wept during the ceremony. The
metropolitan OF Athens and all the
Greek bishops ia the country Off.
ciated Mt thoae ceremnnies
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-02
WRONG CUE, WONG

ny United Press Leased Wire
SAN FRANCISCO. April 2.-Ah
Wong, who guided the police in
Chinatown gambling raids. is I'm
bad. All thought he could run n
little pi gov game on his own nc.
count. Enter some OF Abs police
men friends. He invited them into
the game. The place was pulled. +"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-02
CARRIERS TO DANCE

The Seattle letter carriers will
give their annual ball Wednesday
night az Leschi Park pavilion.
Postmaster Russell will lead the
grand march. and all the other pos
tai officials OF the city will attend
DELEGATIONS OF carriers will be
present from Tacoma. BremeFton.
Everett and other cities.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-02

ia held In jail here without bail.
Mcdonald. who II charged with kill
lng y. G. Jones. "A mission worker.
In 1909. Was refused bail on The
ground that the governments Wit
nesaca would have 20 appear first
so that the court could Judge as TO
the seriousness OF tho crime.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-02

nor Cor and the Ohio r.,,.,
nlssioh today plan a tour q, IN, ~
states flooded districts pre,a :, i1s
to iuaugurating a plas ~
wofk for food sufferers thu, 's ...,'
run into''he hundreds Of ,boas. WI
It vas estimated today tha, 10 'l sa
wiz be needed IN Columbia i = Y.
IN the rc-estnblinhing Of hn..~ slf
thht 800. 1000 VIII be needed h n a'a
ton alone The stricken d,s, Daf.
are appealing for more money !.
the finances IN tho hands !, ~. -
lief commissiOn are getting law ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-02
TT WAS BIC NIGHT

They didn't get home TIM morn
ing the big crowd at the Dream
land pavilion. who enjoyed the
April Fools dance given by tho So
attic Press club. Tho grand march.
led by Mayor and Mrs Cotterlll.
took place AT 1880. and all the col.
orB Of the rainbow flashed daz.
zllngly as the line Of marchers
wound Itself into circle within n
circle, because OF It's extreme
length. About $500 we're present.
Mid pleasures and palaces tho
we may roam
We may find suffragets but never
at home
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-02
MCDONALD is JAILED

JUNEAU. Alaska. April a.
Joseph Mcdonald. general manager
OF the Consolidated Mining Com
pany OF Guanajuato. Mexico. who
paid the cost OF his extraditiun from
Mexico 20 face a charge OF murder.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-02
Cremation Society
OF WASHINGTON

This Society has every modern equipment for the
OF funerals given direct to us, attending to all
the arrangements, furnishing motor hearse, motor
for family casket such is sold by the under
takers for $50 to $780, embaming, care OF re
mains, Of chapel music and all other expense Of
service, with cremation earth-bural for S85 to
$50 perpetual Of ashes when the body IS
cremated) When a Grape casket is used will
attend to the disposition OF the remains by
tion earthburia for $50.
When body is to be shipped, charge will be
500 per cent less than usually asked by the under
taker. This society is not in debt-has no out
standing accounts, pays commission TO no one for
recommending this institution, avoids unnecessary
expense and will give to those who have been Wis
tied by this sorrow. that later will over
shadow all lives such treatment hope
will be given under the same conditions
ARTHUR A. WRIGHT,
Manager.
Office Phone-Queen Anne 885.
Night Phones-Queen Anne Az and Harrison 1897.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-02

THE NATIVE DAUGHTERS
OF WASHINGTON will hold a bus.
lness meeting In Redmens hall.
Fourth av. and Pine st, Friday
evening.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-02
SCHOOL HEAD HELD
UPON GIRLS STORY

ny United Press Leased wire
PITTSBURG, April Charged
with assault by Miss Ethel Fisher,
former housemaid In hts home. s,
L. Heeter. superintendent In the
Pittsburg schools. was Indicted
hero today. George Patterson. the
girls sweetheart. Was also Indicted
on a similar charge The girl ties.
titled before the grand jury.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-02
Regal Dental Offices

Or. L. r. CLARK. D. D. S. (marlpe
1905 Third Ave, N. w. Cor. Union.
NOTE-Brlng this Ad with you.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-02
We Never Hurt a Bit

Filings that stay IN. crowns that
stay on. plates that III perfectly
that so Stimulates the
natural teeth az 10 defy detection
It's the high.Erade material used
and the scientific manner In which
an our work ~ inserted that &C.
counts for its complete dependable
ity and enduring quality People
who lot us do their dentistry have
comfort satisfaction and good
teeth our work IS nawlcss and
strictly guaranteed Cut rate prices
always prevail IN this office We
viii make you an extra heavy $40
Gold Crown for s&00 or one OF our
regular SO NovorSlip Plates for
$500
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-04-02

VEGETABLE SILK
UNDERWEAR AND HOSIERY
Looks Like Sllk. Costs One Fourth
SOC Peoples Bank Bldg, End & Pike
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-12-04
CLASS Of SAL IS
CLEANS KIDNEYS
1t Your Back Hurts or BIad-
der Bothers You, Drink
Lots of Water

When your kidneys hurt and your
back feels sore. don't get scared and
proceed to load your stomach with a
lot of drugs that excite the kidneys
and irritate the entire urinary tract.
Keep your kidneys clean like you keep
your bowels clean, by flushing them
with mild. harmless salts, which re-
moves the body's urinous waste and
stimulates them to their normal actfv-
ity. The function of the kidneys Is
to filter the blood. In "a hours thew
strain from it 500 grains of acid and
waste, so we can readily Understand
the vital Importance of keeping the
kidneys active.
Drink lots OF WATERFOWL can't drink
too much; also get from any pharma-
cist about four ounces of Jad Salts.
take tablespoonful in a glass OF
water before breakfast each morning
for few days and your kidneys will
act fine. This famous salts is made
from the acid of grapes and lemon
juice, combined with 1ithia, and has
been used for generations to clean
and stimulate clogged kidneys; also
to neutralize the acids in urine so ii
no longer Is g. source of irritation.
thus ending bladder weakness.
Jad Salts Is inexpensive; can not in
jure; makes a delightful effervescent
Whitewater drink. which everyone
should take now and then to keep
their kidneys clean and active. Try
this, also keep up the water drinking.
and no doubt you will wonder what
became of your kidney trouble and
backache. advertisements.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-12-04
Acid Stonachs Are
Dangerous
Common Sense Advice by a Distin-
guished Specialist.

"Acid' stomachs are dangerous be-
cause acid irritates and fnfiames the
delicate lining of the stomach, thus
hindering and preventing the proper
action Of the stomach and leading to
probably nine-tenths of the cases of
stomach trouble from which people
suffer. Ordinary medicines and medici-
nal treatments are useless in such
cases, for they leave the source of the
trouble, the acid in the stomach, as
dangerous as ever. The acid must be
neutralized and its formation prevent
ed, and the best thing for this pur-
pose is a teaSpoOnful of bfsurated
magnesia, a simple antacid, taken In a
little warm or cold water after eating,
which not only neutralizes the acid.
but also prevents the fermentation
from which acidity is developed Foods
which ordinarily cause greatest dis
tress may be eaten with impunity IL
the meal is followed with a little BIZ
surated magnesia, which can be OBJ
tanned from any druggist. and should
always be kept handy.-Advertise
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-12-04
MODERN PORT|A
WILL DEFEND
ACCUSED
Vassar Graduate Studies Jur-
isprndence and Specializes
in Criminal Law

Putting away the lures of social
gaiety that she may help enforce the
laws of the land. defend the unfortu-
nate brought before the bar of JUS
tice and dispense justice as Portia
did of yore, Miss Ruth Valentine.
graduate of Vassars OF 1909, daughter
OF Mrs. John J. Valentine of Oakland.
is winning scholarship honors at the
school of Jurisprudence of the Univer-
sity of California
She is enrolled IN the regular law
course, but is specializing in the Grim
inal branch. Her career will be de-
voted to the defense of accused men
and women. unless perchance she. be
added to the public service side; that
is, be made a prosecutor-by no means
an impossibility i'm the days of women
policemen and social service inspect
ors.
Miss Valentine is considered one of
the brightest women students in the
graduate department. of the state uni
versity. Her degree from Vassars en-
titlessher to high standing in the state
institution. and, with four years of
Greek and Latin accomplished. she
has taken up Blackstone, Coke, Little
ton and Wigmore with mental clear
ness that inspires mere man.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-12-04
Safety First Prizes
Are Awarded by S. P.

The feature Of the safety first"
campaign OF the Southern Pacific COM
pany is the annual competition among
the II divisions OF the system for ban
ners awarded those sending in the
largest number of practical sugges-
lions for safety an dthe elimination
of carelessness ana hazardous condi-
stions ard practices The winners for
1913, announced this morning, include
the San Joaquin division, the. coast
division, the Shasta division and the
Sacramento shops, the latter compel
ing with the shops of the entire sys-
tenn OF 2.6T3 suggestions received this
year 81 per cent were found. practical
and put. into effect at a. cost of $41,634.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-12-04
In Jail Two Years;
New Trial Ordered

REDDING, Dec THE remittitur
from the supreme court reversing the
Judgment in the case of Daniel Elem
ing, Southern Pacific guard, coIivicted
of manslaughter two years ago this
month. was received here today This
is the first official knowledge. the
Shasta county superior court has had
that he is to have a new trial. Flem-
ing is still in jail here and has been
there since November. 1911. He is now
entitled to bail. and it is understood
his attorneys will ask for his release
on bond, and if second trial is Ing
sisted upon by the District Attornesr
Chenoweth change of venue will BE
demanded. The general opinion istthat
planning will not be tried again.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-12-04
Miss Alice Lloyd Give instructions on Stage of the Cor
Theater After Matinee Performance Each Day

Come on everybody who wants to
learn to dance the tango, the turkey
trot or any of the other latest terp-
sichorean crazes.
The Call has arranged for Miss
Alice. Lloyd, who comes to the Cort
theater next Sunday. to teach you.
Fill out the coupon, present IT at
The CalPs business office and you will
receive a card that will admit you to
the Cort stage and entitle you to a
lesson.
Miss Lloyd will open Sunday after
noon at the head of her own COM
pany. After the matinee each dav,
the curtain Will be lowered and Miss
Lloyd, assisted by her 80 expert dan
GERS, will proceed to teach The Calls
guests the steps that have made her
famous.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-12-04
Western Fuel Wants
$1,000 Fine RENTED

petition for a rehearing has been
filed by the Western Fuel company in
the United States circuit court Of APP
peals in the matter of the $4,000 fine
imposed upon the company for its
original refusal to produce its books
before the federal grand jury. Now
that the books have been produced
the jail sentence against Secretary
David d. Norcross of the company has
been automatically RENTED. but the
fine still stands.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-12-04

This is your opportunity to learn
the dance of your choice under q mas
ter of the art
The young folk of the nation-and
many of the older ones-have gone
dancing mad. The Hit of the waltz.
the fancy intricacies or the tango, the
riotous fun of the turkey trot have
assumed tremendous popularity. All
of them are danced--rnore or less COR
rectly-but Miss Lloyd will show you
how to do 1t EXACTLY.
A feature of the performance in
which Miss Lyold is starring is a
dance revue of all nations called
Dance Mad" It offers a realistic
glimpse of the famous jardin de danse
atop the New York theater.
The engagement of Miss Lloyd will
last until the night OF December H.
8 days in also lose no time in get
ting your dancing lesson cards.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-12-04
Free School Book
Prospect Brighter

look for meeting the great demand for
free school books is brighter, as last
month the state printing Office broke
all previous records by putting in the
warehouse 1887 books. State
Printer Friend W. Richardson says:
I'VE now have on. hand 275, 456 books,
and hope to gain 100000 this month
With this number. and the steady run
ming of the plant we. can meet any
reasonable demand. Another edition
of Biographies will be ready next
month. Considering cramped quar-
tiers and limited mechanical equip-
ment the output is remarkable"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-12-04
CRABS AND SALMON FOR
INMATES OF HOSPITAL

Seattle crabs and Columbia river
salmon are on the menu this week at
the city relief home and the city and
county hospital. The fish and game
commission seized the consignment
while it was en- route from the north
to this city, the shippers hoping that
the crabs and fish would arrive here
just in time to be placed on sale De-
cember ], when such sale became
legal. They were the least bit pre-
vious. however, with the result that
the state commissioners presented the
consignment TO the city patients.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-12-04
Night Clerk Held
UD~and- Till Robbed

Night Clerk A c. Cotcrell of the
Athens hotel 1856 Broadway, and
George Johnson, an elevator boy of
the Same place. were held up at the
point of a revolver by two youthful
highwaymen shortly after midnight
this morning and Cotcren was forced
to hand over 70 the bandits all of the
funds IN the office TILL Johnson was
locked in a back room while the men
forced Johnson to hand over the
money Neither of the holdups men
was masked
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-12-04
Returns in Time
To ROut Burglar

On returning home at 8 O'Clock last
night Milton Glaze. 1861 Harrison
street, Oakland, found all of his valu-
able silverware piled high on a spread
out newspaper on the par1or table.
Glaze tpoked his head out of the front
door in time to see a man running
away down the street The man had
gained entrance with a skeleton key
through the front door, He was ap-
parently disturbed by Glaze while he
was in the act of looting the house.